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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16
DIR. RICHARD M'SHERRY, JR.,

UEAS resigned his Commission in the Naval
l service ef the United States, for the purpose
of devoting himself to the practice of his profession
in Baltimore. sss@0aice and residence No. 1871
Mulberry Street, between Paca and Green.
Baltimore May 10. ls5l-6m
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16

T~No matter how humble the home
may be. how destitute its stores, or how
poorly its inmates aIe clad; il true hearts
dwell there. it is yet bome--a cheerful
prudent vie. obedient and ahectiona'e chill
drcn. will give their possessor more real joy
than bags of gold and windy honor.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16
VOL. 52.-NO. IL.



Pr. Graves has written communication
IL tie Edinburg Philosophical Journal. in
which he states there is another sea in the
world just like the Dead Sea OF Seldom -.
This il the great Sal, Lake Of :he Mormon
country. discovered and explored by Lieut.,
/ Fremont The waters If tho great American
Salt Lake are nearly of the same compost
ton. and present similar phenomena TO that
Of the Sea of Sodom" He also states, .the
surface Of tie Dead Sea Is 300 feet below
the level Of the Mediterranean" &c.
Or. Graves has been misinformcd IN refer
cncc 10 The great American Salt Lake Of il o
Mormon country. That Lake Is l,2u0 feet
. above the surface of The Cult of McKee, aid is
wholly unlike that Of the Dead Sea
have before me an analysis Of the water
of the great American Salt Lake ii is as
follows:
Chloride Of Sodium. Common SALT 81 50.
Chloride ef Calcium. u0Gl,
Chloride Of Magnesium. 90 "a.
Suiphase of soda, 0023.
sulphatc OF Lime. 0l12.
100 90
Tile water Of this Lake makes tic hest
quality Of salt by simple evaporation. Tho
diliquescing eLloiides contained in amount to
less than one per cent. II is similar to the
brine made az the salt mines in South West.
crn Virginia.
The water of the Dead Sen contains but q
small proportion oil the Chloride Of Sodium.
and very great proportion tf tho Chloride
Of Calcium and Magnesium and is wholly
unfit for making salt
We have BEETLE Of the wafer Of tie Dead
Sea, presented 10 Us by Fisher Howe, Esq.
be obtained it from tie Sea Of Sod m, less
than two years since We have not vet an
algzcd it bat from careful examination. it APP
pears to be like water obtained from tho
deepest salt well at Mon,czuma That well
is 604 feet deep 4 well has been sunk ut
i.oekpit to the depth Of 400 feet from which
similar water was obtained The water Of
both these wells contains more Chloride Of
Sodium than tic water of tie Dead Sea
In SINKING the Lockpit well subtcranean
river of fourteen feet deep was passed. hav.
ing current 50 strorg as TO cause the stem
Of the augcr to Nitrate. In striking sec
ond body OF water in that well tie mingling
Of the two brought the fluid 70 the point OF
saturation. which caused the Suiphate Of
| Lime held IL solution to crystai3e INSTANTLY,
forming dattered eight sided prisms. produ-
cling beautiful transparent Selepite. We
use this water for the condepsing cisterns to
our Mcieoric Wines. II is not affected in
the least by the most intense cold
The Sea Of Seldom Is wholly unlike any
other body Of water Of Which NC have any
record. and the Sculpture History Of its for
nation need not be questioned, nor need We
lock beyond H. E.M
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16

REE@We should give as we would receive,
ebeerfully, quickly, "a without hesitation
for there is no grace sa benefit that sticks
to the fingers SeRGca.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16

References:
PHILIP c. PESDLEToy
CHALEs FAULKyER, ,,ar,;..,.x v;u..,.
JAMES n RIDDLE, 'Hsh'"
DAVID H. CONRAD.
ASDRRw HUNTER, Charlestown, Va.
JAMES Il. STEWART, Bath, Morgan Co, Va.
DAVID GIBSON, Romney, Va.
SAMUEL ALRxAyDFR Moorefeld
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16

IANDLES-Just received Adamantine, Sperm
I Mould anandDip Candles For sale by
June3 W DORSEY.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16
PAY YOU TOWN TAX!

TINE Town Tax for the year 1881, are nov due
and ready for collection. All persons VINO
are tax payers will call and settle their town taxes
as no indulgence can be given.
July /, 1851. A. STEWART, Collector.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16

EoRMERLY of Washington, d. c., having re
4 moved to Martinsburg, will practice an At
rney and Councillor at Law, in Berkeley and the
doining Counties. March 70. 1919,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16
Daniel III. Doll,

AND HoUsEJoINER--shoI
I on Burke Street, two doors East of the Ger
nan Reform Church. July 81, ls49.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16
WANTED.

DUTTER. Eggs. Poultry, Hard Soap,
ID Wood, Corn, Oats. Rags, Apples. Pola
toes. and in fact, any and all kinds OF Country
Produce, for which will pay at all times the
highest market price. Call a. the New De
pot. ID. II. BofD.
September 80. 1851.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16

Bs- Affection, like spring flowers, breaks
through the most frozen ground at last and
the heart which seeks but for another hears
TO make Il happy viii never seek in vain.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16
John "a. RIOndeI,

TTNIN, Copperanl Sheet-Iron Manufacturer, and
Brass Founder Shop, corner Of Queen and
Martin SITS, and opposite the Lutheran Church
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16

4 TT0RNEY AT LAW Martins6urg, Va will
N give prompt attention to business entrusted
to his care in the Counties Of Berkeley, Jefferson
and Morgan. Sept /, 1910.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16

selection of Tobacco and Cigars For sale by
June3. w,.DoRsEY.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16

CHARLES l., DREBING,

ROPE MANUFACTURER,
.Nartinsburg, Berkcleg County, Vuginia,
HNVITES the attention oil Merchants. Far
4 mers, millers and others, TO his stock of
ROPES. comprisinga general assortment Of
Coil Rope. Bed Cords. Plough Lines, Mason
Lines, HaHers, Blocking Tcine, Broom
Iicinc &c, Sc, NH and Machine
Ropes manufactured to order.
G3-Punctual attention will be paid to all or
lers received. JAM lS5l-lv
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16
Andrew Bowman
John II. Norris,

CtABINET IAKER.--shop on the corner o
I j Queen and Burke Streets
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16
A CARD,

I0HN W MURPHY Attorney and Counsellor
~ at Law, will practice in all the Courts of
Frederick and the adjoining counties Office in
Clerks Office OF the County Court of Frederick
Winchester July 90. tSjl--ly.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16
JOI,n a. A. NadcnbOush,
Dr.. fg. sum, ma ers

"oUSE-JoINER-Sh on Burke SIT. three
/ doors WestofRaenhal'sC onfectionaryS Store
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16
ROSS FLOUR.

p OSS' Family and Extra Flour, always
~ on hand and for sale. Terms Cash.
July Is, 1851. RIDDLE & BRO.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16

RaDWAY'S READY RELIEF,

That in few minutes Il would the most scyere
pains in the bowels that in fifteen miuu would stop
painful aud darahoea discharges impsr genial warmth
to ever and secretion of the body would posi-
lively relieve the and disagrecabIe pains Of
aud headache In fifteen minutes and efecualy
cue this distrs T'ng complaint.
Thatit would instant mitigate the cruel pangs
Nedrigc pains aud permanently this excrueang
ieetion Taat would stop the most tormentng toohace
Ia few seconds.
That would remove all rheumatic pains in fifteen min
acs, and cure many Chronic rheumatism In few
hours
fnit possesses miraculous soothing relieving in
h1,n'e over all pains originating from Rhcunaus Neural
&c rvous ant Bilious Complaints and that the patient
suffering the most circulating tortures, would feel It's
? thing influence in a few minutes.
The world was startled ut the pupeaten of dscove-
~ Tie wise of Medical Science their heads
IN doubt The SICK and afflicted hoped yet feared that like
other remedies would quicker paper BY
teal Observation-Disclosures who were Suffering With tho
consequence that from almost every village, town. aud
CITY, within 900 miles Of daily recipi-
ents OF or ers for extraordinary remedy The people
tired and found good; the tortuing pains were
mltyaed weak and feeble victims of Rheumatism who
had been bed ridden for years. suddenly from
pau an restored to health So with the of Ncu-
ralsc, Sick AMI Nervous Headache Chill Fever Diarroca
Clamps. Spasms Cholera Mobus, and In fact in painful
AMI distressing Acute Complaints suddenly relieved
from their fortunes and restored 20 health It's fame spread
from city 70 city The people sounded its wonderful virtues
he had run its YEARLY ronrse
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16

"AvING located himself in Nartinsburg for
IL the practice OF Medicine, may be found at his
residence, nearly opposite the Lutheran Church,
April26, 1SA9
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16
=. GaGarss

COMMISSIONER IL CHANCERY--oflce,ov ,
J the Clerks Office of the Circuit Court.
April 80, 1850.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16

Counterfeits of tbs diminutivc coin are in
and have been offered at several
stores IN our town. They require closc ex-
animation, as the small size Of the gold dollar
renders The spurious imitation less liable 10
detectfcn from light weight than that o. any
other gold coin Certreuale { Md J Times.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16
DIR. PENDLET0N,

HAAS resumed the practice OF Medicine and
Il 4 Surgery in Marinsburg. Go-Otlice one
door West OF Hunter s Hoge's Office.
January 7 1851
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16
PAINS OF ALL KINDS ARE
INSTANTLY ARRESTED ny
Railways Ready Relief
DIARRGA.

DIARRGA.
On the first symptoms Ct parhoca Dyseutery, take
down teaspoon, o. RELIEF, in aud battle the
bowels externally aud your sickness aud pain will be
the affair Of moment. Let persons who ans read
pamphlets Those cases that the Ready Relief will
reach il will act upon quick, promptly and Gectuay.
SEC that ca Oh hotle hears the slrnllmrn Of
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16
DR.. WIN. NJ. HAMMOND

HAVING located himselfin Martinshurg Of
fers his Professional Services to the public
generally. Bess~offce ut United States Hotel.
Martnsburg May 20, ls5l-1y.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16

4 tRACKERS.--A fresh supply of Water Soda
~ and Butter Crackers, also Ginger Nuts-just
received and for sale by
w.DoRsEY
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16
WIN. "a. Eles.etine.
Norman Miller

A PoTHECARY and Druggist, and Dealer in
"A Paints, Oils, Dye-Stuffs, &c, Queen Street.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16
FIVE MILLION BOTTLES WEE SOLD i;

In every iowa in Name New Hampshire Vermont Rhode
lslan Massachusetts,, Connecticut. New York, and Ohio
ia Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois. Indiana AIissoura the
people have tested its merits aud pronounced Safeguard
against disease aa quick antiote for pain In New Je
sey Prnasylsani, Delaware the Caronas, Georgia. Ala
ba II, and bou<ana-in every town in each has
male friends and proved its efficacy.
TO THOSE WHO KNOW NOTHING OFT.
lfyou are unsequainted with the merits of
RIDW1YS READY RELIEF,
sai you reside in any the above
refer TO the druggists TO physicians and the people
Take bottle oft toany s<fu physician let him 1t
wiz risk its reputation his opinion
oe drop has frequently cured the most tantagng Tooth
ache Forty drops taken three times per day, Will cure
sour Stomach sixty drops taken four times per day, viii
cage Wsakqrss and Debility. Ten drops taken every ten
minutes, will Dia-rhoea Thirty drops, IN fifteen
minutes stopped the Sick Headache Sixty drops,
every minutes has cured Cramps, Spasms, &c Thirty
Drops has, in iesn minutes, cared Tic Doloreux sxty
de)ps has twenty minutes stopp che pains Neural
ga farty drops, every minutes, has cured Chill Pc
,irtg drops has. in fye minutes, curei hind the
Som1'h Tary drops has, Ia fifteen minutes, Cho
Morbus One application externally has stopped the
most painful Rhenmatir affection, and cured Sprains,
Strains AMI Spasms Three applications has cured The salt
kheun Three applications has cured the Rash and Tet
rhree applications has cured Pimpies and Blotchca
Six Applications has cured the EryspeaS. Three appca-
lions has cured the painful swelling Sxappllcatons,
In nyfour hours, cured Curved Spine. Que appca-
tion, in fifteen minutes, cured the Lumbago
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-03-20
Nntices of New Rooas.

GRAHAMs Magazine for April is beautifully illustrat-
ed with steel engraving Of the Italian Girl an en-
craving Of the % Home of Milton" and plate of the
latest fashions The contributors for this number are
James R. Lowell, Henry T. Tuckerman, Mrs. Eliza
beth ]. Eames, Alice B. Neal, ]. NJ. Legare, George
III. Boxer (the celebrated dramatic poeD, George D.
Prentice, VIM. H. c. Hosmer, Henry VIM Herbert.
and L. Virginia Smith, This volume of Graham, thus
far has surpassed that OF any previous year. Terms
per annum. Address G. r. Graham Philadelphia.
GoDEY's LADYs Book, for April, is good number
containing contributions from the pens of H. Hastings
Weld, T. S. Arthur, Mrs. c. H. Butler, Mrs Sarah
Hale and others The illustrations are very beautiful
Terms, SO per annum. Address L. A. Cooley, Phila-
delphia.
The KNIcKERBocKER MAGAZINE, for March, we have
received Of the Western agents, Post Co.. Cincinnati
II is the best 50 Magazine in America and the number
before is unusually interesting. The Bunkum Flag
Staff" and the Editors Table" are repete with wit
and hunOr.
We under obligations Post & Co., of Cincinna.
ii, for BIaekoOOd, the Edinburgh RerieD and other
Quarterlies.
Go Immediately to Ross s Rays, and get copy Of
the Rsreries Of Bachelor, if you have the blues 1t
will dispel them.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-03-20
JNo. ). SPANN,
AUSTIN H. BRowN, Secretaries.

At meeting of the Masonic Fraternity, convened on
the occasion of the death Of Bro. GEO. A. CHAPMAN
in Masonic Hall in the city of indianapolis, Sunday
the 10th inst, the following proceedings had:
The committee appointed at previous meeting. re.
ported the following preamble and resolutions, which
motion, were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS 1t has pleased the Supreme Grand Master Of
the Universe to remove unto himself our esteemed
brother George Il. Chapman a member and Senior
Warden Of Centre Lodge Therefore,
ReSoIUed, That we bow in humble submission TO the
affecting stroke reminded thereby of the fraty of
earthly hopes and of the certainty that too ira
yelling upon the level of time TO that undiscovered coun
try whence no traveller ever returns.
Resolced That commend the spirit OF our depart
ed brother him who rules in righteousness and judges
in mercy, who is long suffering and orbearing, and
whose almighty power and loving kindness endure
beyond the grave.
ReSOlred, That we deeply sympathize with the wild
ow of our deceased brother under this dispensaton
earnestly beseecing that he who tempers the wind to
the shorn lamb will enable her to bear up with resgna-
ton and ortude under this stroke of his Providence,
'al that afflicted brother, Jacob p Chapman,
also tender our warmest sympathy.
RoSolred, That the Jewels and furniture of Centre
Lodge be clad in mourning for thirty days in CON-
memoration of deceased brother and that copy Of
these resolutions be furnished the surviving relatives and
be published in the city papers.
CHAS. FISHER, Secretary.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-03-20
Indiana Railroad Items.

The cars are now running upon 245 miles oil railroad
in Indiana, and by the close Of the year full 500 miles
will be in operation.
! The Terre Haute company have procured the I rail
lay their road indianapolis this season. 20 miles
the Lafayette company have sold their bonds and pur
chased the heavy rail to lay their road &c mles-the
Peru road is in operation a good fiat bar, No
besve % miles. and is progressing north preparatory
to the superstructure this road is &C miles in length
the Jacksonville road is 10 miles, and will be
completed to Columbus this season. from which place it
being constructed direct Shelbyvle where it inter-
the Knghtstown road, which is to be extended
through New Castle to Muncie.
The New Albany company running some 80
miles to Salem. and pushing their road forward to
Gosport with much energy, from which point is to be
extended up White river TO Indianapolis
The Evansville road is progressing Princeton, to be
ultimately extended to Indianapolis by Vincennes or
Gosport.
The Shelbyville road l6 mles), the Nashville road
GO miles,) and the Knighstown road GO miles)
in operation over good fiat bar, and doing fair b-si.
ness.
The Lawrcnceburg road is to be completed to Green's
burg this season. and ultimately Indianapolis through
shelbyvlc.
The Richmond, Hagorstown, and Newcastle road is
being graded of Richmond, and is be ended
the Belefontaine road Pendeton Anderson
and ultimately the Lafayette road under the amended
charter.
The Richmond and Indianapolis company, have or
ganized under their charter, (by which the Terre
Haute and Richmond road is divided Indianapolis
and elected Samuel Hannah Esq, President Of the
pany.
The Marnsville and Franklin road is being laid with
the flat bar, and viii probably be completed this year
The Charlottesville company waiting the arrival
Of the I rail- contracted for in England, to complete
their road to Lafayette.
The Madison company are taking up the balance Of
the fat bar their road, and laying the heavy rail-
preparatory the heavy fall business that must be
thrown upon the road.
The Junction road is being located from Conncrsvie,
on the direct line to Cincinnati, leaving Hamilton Ok
ford, and DunIapsville to the north of the line.
The BeIleontaine company laying the heavy I rail
from Pendleoa Anderson and will extend the road to
Munce this season. and to the Ohio line the next %
miles of this road in daily use and the will be at
Anderson early in May.
The Ohio and Mississippi company, contemplate push
ing their road from Cincinnati to St. Louis, drumming
from Lawrencebnsg yincennes, through our state,)
as as possible
The above does comprise all the roads in Indiana,
constructed, and contemplated, but viii suffice to give
our readers idea Of what doing in railroad
matters.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-03-20

mob, to rescue fugitive slave: but If he would not
encourage others do it, then confess do
dersand his Worcester spcech the resolutions Of the
meeting at Centrevle at which he, and his friend Hen
ry c. Wright, figured extensively All the petitions
introduced by him that subject during the late ses
sion Of Congress, for the repeal Of the law, and
such we understand to be his position We have
other than kind feelings towards Mr. Julian person.
ally, but have hesitation in saying that would
prefer the election CT wing in the fourth congressional
district by wing votes, the election of abotionst
by democratic votes. In the case responsibility
attaches to the democratic party In the other they
are. to some extent responsible. If the principles of
the wing party fastened the country although in
opinion. they will operate oppressvey yet the
try will survive. Ii ABoLITIoNIsrs SUCCEED, AND
ATTEMPT TO CARRY OUT THEIR DOCTRINES: THEN THIS
GLORIOUS UNION AT END. We expect to see a
National Democrat elected to the Presidency in 1852
one who will sustain the compromise measures, and the
Constitutional rights of every section Of the Union-but
we frankly confess, that we would rather Willard
Fillmore President, for another term than either Hale,
Chase, Seward Giddings We for union and har-
mony, which is success We will stand on the time
honored platform of Democracy, and will not bow
the knee to the slaveocracy South or aboonsm North
nor VIII VIC nou communion with Such fanatics, long
as they advocate doctrines which must subvert our pot-
zeal institutions
We advise friends the fourth district to vote for
Democrat for Congress. They under no more OBJ
legation for Mr. Julian than they to vote for
Mr.. Parker, or any other Wing. They belong diff
eren party organizations, neither of them have any
connection with the democratic party. We now
done with the JeGersOaiaa What have written has
been in the spirit Of kindness. Our will be un-
changed, and time alone determine who are right
those who stand by the compromise measures, those
who oppose them We in favor of maintaining them
as whole, and let who will attempt to break them
down, whether it be Wing or Democrat they shall meet
with that frank and manly opposition which has always
marked our independence politician 1t is painful
for to separate from old political friends but
wherever duty leads: shall follow Consequences
may take care of themselves The Democratic party is
party of principles, not of expediences Adherance
to those principles alone give them permanent sue
cess. Truth is mighty and will triumph all opposi-
ton whilst although surrounded by gttering vo-
taries will sink and dwindle into insignfcance.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-03-20
Georgia Lands.

Several of the wing papers, taking for their authority
belous article which appeared, some time since, in
the Madison Courier, have implicated in this
ton. The article destitute Of truth, and inn
probable, that did suppose, Cor moment, that
we had personal political enemy earth, thai
would have given currency to story so fabulous. ",
kao hosc the State by the possession those lands
and we have heard tina; they sold by Gov Dunnng
to Hon. Martin r. Green, for very trining considera
ton compared with their original cost but under what
authority they were sold, do not know, and far
from having any agency interest in their SALE any
connection whatever with the transaction, we never
heard Of it, until the question up before the Legis
laturc on the application Of Mr. Green for the conrma
ton Of SALE The whole story is the fabrication oil
fellow who dsgraees the profession OF an editor, by
his continual abuse Of whose characters far
above his, that his vuperaton and SANDER would be
harmless if not picked up and endorsed by Others who
are strangers his reputation, and the motives which
influence his bitter assaults We trust our worthy
temporaries who have published this vile SANDER, will
do as the Justice correct it through the medium
unless they are able adduce evidence in support
Of the charge.