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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-09-23
rrlr nANpoLpu nEcnoEs.

A writer in the Boltimore Patriot, who is
travelling in Ohio, gives an account of the
Randolph negroes, who, it win be remember
ed, were driven from their homes which had
been procured for them by the whites
Troy. about twenty miles from Dayton,
is small and rather dlapidat,d town, be-
tween this place aud Pequa. Along the en-
nal The majority Of the Randolph negroes are
located 1t was in the adjoining county Of
Mercer the large tract of land was purchased
for their settlement. from which they were
foreibly elected by the while inhabitants.
The condition of these poor creatures is sad
commentary on the miserable policy of eman-
cipating negroes and allowing them TO remain
in this country. The majority Of these once
invaluable servants are now worthless pests
upon the community among whom they are
located, and often want for the common ne
cessaries life. beard several express an
ardent wish to return to the shores Of Roanoke
again, where they once had plenty, and did
not know what it was to want"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-09-23
MOUNT VERNON.

More aud more the conseerated spot where
rcpose the remains ofGcorge Washington is
becoming an object Of public interest. Three
times week now there is conveyance here
from Washington and Alexandria, by steam
boat. aud three times week pilgrimages are
made to the tomb of Washington. 1t is no
longer necessary journey over Virginia roads
and fences, through public gateways and
private plantations The placid waters of
the Potomac bear yon almost to the new
Tomb and the old, and within sight and sound
of the Mansion Of the father Of bis Country.
It is quiet and delightful SAIL and either
by land or water, full Of "reminiscences con
nected with the life and services Of him whom
all tongues delight to praise, and all nations
delight to honor The Potomac is not so
beautiful river as the Hudson or the Sus-
quehanna, and FAR less grand and majestic
than the Ohio and the Mississippi, but on
the banks Of no other river rest the remains
of one whose memory is SO cherished or of 50
world wide reputation.
4 visit to Mount Vernon refreshes the
memory Of one at once so great ard good -
The lard where he lived seemed to be all hal
lowed ground. and the river that flowed at
his feet, like the sacred streams Of old, as
healing waters Cor the pilgrims, who come to
renew their vows Of patriotism upon this hall
lowed spot of carth.--N Y Express
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-09-23
MARTINsBURG VA, TUESDAY MORNING SEPTEMBER 49, 1851


The editor Of the Evansville Journal retir-
ed from bis editorial sanetum short time
since, on a visit to another State, and while
absent took unto himselfa charming wife
On bis return home. and in resuming the
conduct Of his paper. he Thus discourscs =
In announcing the fact Of our return home
with lib, We cannot rc.rain from expressing
our profound disgust for bachelorism and
bachelors and We expect to be Disguised
with both several weeks We are well aware
that in times gune by, we occasionally made
ourselves ridiculous in the eyes OF sensible
mep, by upholdng the bachelor state us the
only lie OF happiuess, independence aud earth
y glory But We were young and green
shea, and Of course knew but one side OF the
subject. Now, stand up here, you consarn-
ed ugly pictures Of humanity rejoicing III
the name Of bachelors, and answer US u few
questions
What are you good for in this world I?
What good are you doing for your
country! What interest have you in the
generations yet unborn" you read Of
Where viii you be when old men, il your
vile habits ever permit you to arrive at a
good old age? Won't you be like lonely,
scared and scatbed trees standing in big
clearing without a companion, and your life
unprotected from the irosts by young sap
ings ard shrubs at your feet? Or won't
you be like pumpkins in a corn field, more
prominent, because your prodigious uglincss
aud loneliness, .han the stocks ut your side
laden with golden grain? Hold your heads
up ard talk like men, whether you can act
so or not Now don't you feel ashamed of
yourselves? Look at the girls about you
all smiles and sugar--hearts overlooking with
love ready to be spilled on the first good
fellow that can touch their sympathies feeling
rich as cream. which by kindred spirit can
soon be worked into butter and 5mead over
your life till you are happy as I kirds of
spring Look at en-, and feel IN susting
position which you occupy in u eahbagc
garden of humanity. What are .yy holding
back for? Now, just reform -puHon your
best looks and your other coat41yisit the
girls, ice cream them, talk to item pretliy,
drive them, please them-thenl propose, get
accepted marry, and the country will rely
on you as a faithful an4 sll disposed eiii-
zen
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-09-23
WOMAN wlTmour RELIGION.


A man without religion is at best, poor
reprobate, the foot bail Of destiny, with no
tie linking him to inGuty. ard to the won
drous eternity that is begun within him; but
woman without il is even worse--a fame
without heat, rainbow without color, a fow-
er without perfume a man may, in scme
sort. tic his erail hopes aud honors, with weak
shifting ground tackle to business Of to tie
world; but woman without that anchor
whieh they call Faith, is Drift and wreck
A man may cIumsily continue kind Of NOR
al responsibility out Of his relations to man
kind, but woman, in her comparatively is
olate4 sphere, where affection. and not pur-
pose, is the controlling motive. can find no
basis for any system of right action, but
that of spiritual faith. A man may craze bis
thoughts and his brain to trustlulness in srch
poor harbouragc as Fame and Reputation
may stretch before him, bat womas--
where can she put her hope in storms, if not
in Heaven? Aud that sweet tru.hfulness.
that abiding love, that enduring hope, mel
lowing every page and scene Of lifc--lighting
them with the plcasantcst radiance, when
the worlds storms break, like an army with
smoking cannon--what can bestow il all, but
Il holy soul tie to what is above the storms.
and to what is stronger than an army witt,
cannon9 Who that has enjoyed the love Of
a Christian mother, but viii echo the thought
with energy. and hallow il with fear r.
Rereyics of Bachelor
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-09-23
EQUALITY OF THE SEXES.

Many silly things have been written, and
are now written, eonceruing the equality o.
the sexes; but that true aud perfect com
panionslip which gives both man and wo-
man complete freedom in their places, with
out restless desire to go out Of them. is as
vet imperlcctly understood. The time viii
come, when it will be seen that the moral
and intellectual condition OF woman must be,
aad oughs to be. in exact correspondence with
that Of man, not only in its general aspect
but In its individual manifestations and
then it will be perceived that all this discus
sion aboutrelatiye superiority is as idle as a
controversy to determine which is most inn
portant to the world, the light ofthe sun or
the warmth of the sun Mrs Child.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-09-23
THE RELIGION OF PAYING DEBTS.

One of our religious exchanges has the
following strong remarks on this subject
They drive the nail in to the head and then
clinch it,
"Men may sophisiicate as they please
They can never make il right, aud all the
universe cannot make it right for them not
to pay their debts. There isa sin in this
neglect as clear and as deserving church
decipline as in stealing OF false swearing
lie who violates his promise to pay, or with
holds the payment Of debt when it is in
his power to meet his engagement, ought to
be made to feel that in the sight Of all hon
est men he is swindler Religion may be
very comfortable cloak under which 70 hide !;
but it religion does not make a man deal
Justly, it is not worth having"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-09-23
EXCHANGE BANK
SELDEN, WITHERS g. co.,
WASHINGTON, .. c.

NASHlN0ION, ~, Z.
vEsHE undersigned respectfully announce that
/ they have formed partnership to transact
a general Banking and Exchange business in this
City under the firm Of SELDEN, WRITER'S & CO.,
and are prepared to deal in
Foreign md Domestic Exchanges Time-Bils, Pro-
misofy Notes, Certificates Of Deposite, Letters Of
Credit, Bunk Notes md Com.
We undertake to make collections and promptly
to remit the proceeds to any designated point with
in or without the Union.
Mr.. Vim. Seldom a member Oft the firm. and for
many years past the Treasurer efHs United States,
will give hiscarefu personal attention to all fnan-
cial business which we may be employed to trans
act with any ofthe Departments otthe Government
Thebusincss which our employers may require
US to transact will be conducted with fidelity and
promptitude and upon the most reasonable terms
WILLIAM SELDEN.
La7e Treasurer qfihe US.
JOHN WRITER'S,
Of Aiexohdrid, Va.
r. w. LATHAM,
Of Washington, d. C.
L. F. BAYNE,
0f Baitmorr. Nd.
Washington Dec IL 1850.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-09-23
ccSsoL,sa IDEA OF DEaTn

Il congratulate you and myself wrote
John Foster 70 friend that life is passing
away. What superatiycly grand and con-
soling idea is that Of death! Without this
radiant idea, this delightful morning star, in
dicating that the lumiuary Of eternity Is go
ing to rise life would, to my view, daiken IN
to midnight melancholy. Oh the expeeta-
ton Of living here. and living thus, always
would be indeed prospect Of overwhelming
despair. BIZ, thanks q that fatal decree that
dcoms us 70 die-ttanks 10 that Gospel
which opens the vision &c an endless life
and thanks above al. 70 that Saviour friend
who has PROMISED 70 conduct I'LL the faithful
through tho sarrca trance Of denth into
scene of paradise and everlasting delight"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-09-23
Joseph 3. Gilpln.

James p, Erskinc. Joseph B. Gipin.
Soldiers entitled to Bounty Lands under the
act Of Congress, September %, 1850.
rJNIiE undersigned having ossociatcd themselves
il together for the purpose " transaeting
LAND AND GENERAL AGENCY BUSINESS,
and located themsclvesint the city of Quincy State
of llinois-a location in he 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 H.
linois and Iowa. We offer oursclvesas Agents for
Tie Location Of Land Warrants.
Our fees for locating Warrants. and procuring
Patents viii be $40 for 100, 81 for so and S. for
40 Acres each---the fee D accompany the Warrant
or may be pail TO Meisrs RIDDLE & BRornFR OF
Nartinsburg, Va, cur authorized Agents, whose
receipt for the same will be received Us 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 10 be lost free Of all expenses to the ow-
ner for one half OF Lands recovered.
ERSKlNE 4 GILPIN,
June 3, 1s5l--Gm City Of Quincy, Illinois.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-09-23
a Ho1 spaslNc.

One Of the members Of the Mexican Bom-
dairy Commission, writing from Santa Riia.
New Mexico, to the Providence Journal, thus
describes a spring discovered on the I'd
May:
Having heard Of remarkable hot spring
a few miles from cur read. all flat wcie
mounted determined to visit it, aud on leay-
ing camp, strack off into the plata ia u
straight direction for it. ABIDE of about
five miles brought US to the spot, which was
indicated by hil aboct coo feet IN circum-
ference at its base, and about 80 OF 40 feet
high, which was formed entirely BY the de.
posits made BY the waters of the spriug -
On the summit of this bin was basin 20
feet in diameter, containing the hot water
the surface Of Which was six or eight feet be-
low the top Of the basin The temperature
of the water was found to be I25 degrees
and Of course so hot that the hand could not
be borne in it, Dir. Webb collected tile gas
which bubled up from the bottom. and found
it to be neither hydrogen or carbonic acid
gas. His conclusion, therefore. was that it
was purely atmospheric air. The water was
pleasant to the taste, and would be palitable
Il cooled At one sile Of the hill small
spring burst cut, an at short distance where
it collected in pool, the water was cool
enough TO battle IN, but even then it was lit.
orally hot bath"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-09-23

No mans enemy but bis own happens gen
orally to be the enemy Of every body with
whom be is in relation. The leading quality
that goes to make his character is reckless
improvidenee and selfish pursuit Of selfish
enjoymcnts independent Of all consequences
No mans enemy but bis own rms rapidly
through his means, calls in friendly way on
his friends for bonds bail, securities, involves
his nearest kin. and leaves his wife beegar,
and quarters his orphans upon the public,
and after having enjoyed himself to the last
guinea, entails life Of dependence on bis
progeny and dies in the odors Of that ill-un-
derstood reputation Of harmless folly which
is more injurious to society than many posi-
tive crimes. Lady Morgan.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-09-23

iloetifal.

gkg-The following beautiful lines are from /
pen Of the gifted 9. D. PRENTICE, of the Louisyi
Journal
lis morn-the sea breeze seems to bring,
JOY. health and freshness on its wing
Bright flowers. TO me all strange and new,
Are glittering in the early dow
And perfumes rise from every grove,
As incense TO the clouds that move
Like spirits DER yon welkin clear ("
But / am sad--thou art not here.
Ills noon--a calm, unbroken sleep
Is ON the blue waves of the deep
A soft haze, like fairy dream,
Is floating over wood and stream;
And many broad magnolia flower,
Within its shady wood and bower,
Is cleaning like lovely star
But l am sad--thou art afar.
IT'S eye--on earth the sunset skies
Are painting their own Eden dyes
The stars come down and trembling glow
Like blossoms in the waves below
And like some unseen sprite, the breeze
Seems lingering mid the orange trees,
Breathing its music round the spot
But am sad-l see thee not.
IT'S midnight-with a soothing spell,
The far tones of the ocean swell,
Soft as mothers cadence mild,
Low bending DER her sleeping child
And on each wandering breeze are heard
The rich notes of the mocking bird,
In many wild and wond'rous lay
But am sad---thou art away.
sink in dreams-low, sweet and clear,
Thy own dear voice is in my ear
Around my neck thy tresses twine--
Thy own loved hand is ciasped in mine
Thy own soft lip TO mine is pressed
Thy head is pillowed on my breast
Oh! have all my heart holds DEAR
And am happy---thou art here.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-09-23
IGNORANCE Of GREAT pnYsuoALTnurrIs.


How few mea really believe that they So
journ whirling globe, and that each day ard
year Of life is measured by lis revolutions.
regulating the labor and the rcpose of every
race Of being. How few believe that the
great uminary Of the armament, whose rest
less activity they daily witGcss, is an i'm
movable star, controlling, BIZ its solid mass.
the primary planets Which compose our sys-
tenn and forming the gnomon Of the great
dial which measures the thread Of life, the
tenure of empires and the great cycles Of the
worlds change. How few believe that each
of the millions Of stars those atoms Of light
Which the telescope can scarcely descry--are
the centre of planetary system that may
equal, il not surpass our own? And how
very few believe that the solid pavement Of
the globe, upon which they nightly slunber,
is an elastic crust, imprisoning fires and for
ces which have often burs. forth in tremen-
dous energy, and are at this very instant
struggling to escape-now finding their way
in volcanic fires--now heayiug aud shaking
the carth-now uprising Islands aud conti-
nents, and gathering strength for that final
outburst which is to usher in the new heav-
ems and the new earth, wherein dwcllcth
righteousness, Were these great physical
truths objects Of faith as well as deductions
Of reason, we should reason, we should lead
a better life than we do, and make quicker
preparation for its cl0sc.- North British
Reric,c.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-09-23
GOOD ADVICE.


Let your homes be provided with such
comforts and neeessaries as piety, pickles,
potatoes, pots aud kettles, brushes, brooms,
benoyolence. bread, charity, cheese, crackers,
faith, -four. affection cider sincerity, onions,
integrity, vinegar, wine and wisdom. Have
all these on hand, and happiness vii be With
you. Don't drink anything intoxicating, eat
moderately, goabout business after breakfast,
lounge little after dinner. chat after tea, and
kiss after quarreling; and all the joy, the
peace aud bliss the earth can afford shall De
yours, till the grave closes over You, and
your spirits arc borne to brighter and hap
pier world
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-09-23

Some writer's and speakers are apt to deal
too exubcrantly in the one article--fancy /;
and, though you are amused for the moment
with the rocket showers Of brilliant and
many tinted ideas that fall sparkling around
YOU, when the exhibition is ended you are
disappointed to find that the whole was mo-
mentary, and that from the ruby and cmer-
aid rain scarcely one gem Of solid thought
remains.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-09-23
BY NORMAN MILLER.
THE MARTINsBURG GAZETTE.

svvicE ON SoRTn auggS STREET. TWO DOORS NORTH
or EAaLB HorEL.
ny ryx GAzsrrE Is published every Tuesday Morning
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p- No paper will be discontinued until all are
pad, except at the option OF the Editors
e-ADyEHIsgMesTs viii beinsertcd per square (of
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per square foresery subsequent insertion.
ln all eases the number 0lnsarons required must he
noted on the HSoor the advertisement received Will be
pubIshed anti forbid, and charged accordingly.
kA liberal dsconnt made to t,oSe who contract to APP
verlise by the six or twelve months.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-09-23
DIR. RICHARD M'snERRY, JR..

VI AS resigned his Commission in the Naval
L 4 service Of the United States. for The purpose
OF devoting himselfto the practice of his profession
in Baltimore. G@is@olIice aud residence No. 12l
Mulberry Street, between Paca and Green
Baltimore, May H. lS5l-Gm
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-09-23
: ~ ~ - 49,
Sk EEfsiNG COOL.

Tne Montgomery Advertiser and Gszetit
winds up notice IL tie result Of the election
for Congress II that district with the follow
ing cousolatory paragraph;
bat We feel Ike he fellow Who stamped
bis toe he Was too big @ ety. and II hurt
so id bad he couIant laugh So we will
Just lay down our pen for the present and
take to excissorising murders. hres. and Gu
ban revolutions.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-09-23

Hy-He that would do good to Others,
without practicing self-denial, does but dream
the way Of philanthropy is ever up hill, aud
not uufrequently over rugged rocks and
through thorny paths
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-09-23
Referenees

PHILiP C. PESDLEToN,
CnALEs j. FAULKNER. ,,o..... ,,.....
JAMES n. RIDDLE, . siuia
DAVID IL CONRAD.
ASDRRw HUNTER, Charlestown, Va.
JAMES +. STEWART, Bath, Morgan Co, Va
DAVID GIGsoN, Romney, Va.
SAMUEL ALEXANDER. Moorefeld.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-09-23
John IE. IglonAel.

TTNIN Copperand sheet-iron Manufacturer, and
I Brass Founder shop, corner of Queen and
Martin SITS, aud opposite the Lutheran Church
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-09-23

HAvING located himself in Nartinsburg for
L / the practice OF Medicine may be found at his
residence, nearly opposite the Lutheran Church.
April 20, ls49.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-09-23
IS CARD,

EoHN W. MURPHY. Attorney and Counsellor
~ at Law, will practice in nil the Courts OF
Frederick and the adjoining Counties Office in
Clerks Office of the County Court of Frederick
Winchester July % ,S5l--1v
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-09-23

Congress, in july, lS4S, having passed an
act allowing interest to that portion Of the
Chcrokces located principally in North Car
DINA, and Ia parts IL Georgia aud Tennessee,
to be paid annually on the communication Of
removal and subsistonce--tley prcferring to
remain whore they wcrc instead Of accepting
oil new homes Vest Of the Mississippi, with
many Of their red brethren Colonel A. Nj
Mitchell was short time since appointed by
the Treasury Department, aud H. X. Smoot,
Esq. By the Indian Department as lis as
sistant, to visit the people and dIs5mse the
annuity These gentlemen returned to Wash
ington on Friday. having traversed tile wide
extent Of country over which these Cherokees
arc scattered, and paid oG about fifteen hum
bred Of them in .he course of seven weeks.
These indians have been represented to US
as in the enjoyment, generally, Of a high con-
diton Of prosperity, having well cultivated
farms aud school houses, aud other blessings
Of civilized life. At Quallatown, Hay wood
County, North Carolina. Messrs. Mitchell and
Smoot met with Kalocteh, or Little Dog,
who is one hundred and twenty years Of age.
lie docs not seem to be more than seventy
fvc or eighty He walks with stick. but
says that be 'can kill deer yet" Chico.
We loskec, his wife, aged one hundred and
twenty-five years, died last year, or as he
expressed himself event out like candle"
We Learn that a number Of the Cherokecs
have attained to five score ears.--RepubHc.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-09-23
$. Garard,

COMMISSIONER IN CHANCERY--0fIice,ov over
7 the Clerks Office Of the Circuit Court.
April 80, 1850.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-09-23
Daniel II. Doll,

UNDERTAKEN AND HORSEPOWER Shop
| Oh Burke Street, two doors East ofthe Ger
man Reform Church July 81, ls49.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-09-23

A TTORNEY AT LAW, martinsburg "a, will
"A give prompt attention to business entrusted
TO his care in the Counties of Berkeley Jefferson
and Morgan Sept. IL, 1919.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-09-23

CANDLES. just received Adamantine, Sperm,
I Mould anandDip Candles For sale by
June g. W. DORSEY.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-09-23

HNOBACco & CIGARs--Just received choice
selection Of Tobacco and Cigars For sale by
Juns3 W DORSEY
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-09-23

ns5y- Mercantile credit, like female reputa-
ton, is sullied by breath
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-09-23

of Washington, d. c., having re
Il moved to NIartinsbnrg willpractce as an At
rney and Councillor at Law, in Berkeley and the
doining Counties March ~, 1910