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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-02-18
NATURES ENGINEERS.

Mr. Benton, in his late speech in the Sen
ate in favor of the bill for the construction
of road from st. Louis to San Francisco,
said:
There is new idea become current flatc
"a new born idea-that none but q man of
science, bred in school, can lay off road
That is mistake. There is class of top
ographical engineers older than the schools
and more unerring than the mathematics
They are the wild misunderstanding, elk, deer,
antelope, bears-which traverse the forest,
not by compass, but by an instinct which
leads them always the right way, to the low
est passes in the mountains, the shallowest
fords in the riyels, the richest pastures in
the forests, the best salt springs, and the
shortest practicable lines between remote
points They travel thousands of miles,
have their annual migrations backwards and
forwards, and never miss the best and short
est route. These are the first engineers to
lay out road in new country; the Indian
follows them, and hence buffalo road be-
comes war path The first white hunters
follow the same trails in pursuing their game,
and after that the buffalo road becomes the
wagon road of the white man, and finally the
Macadamized or Rail Road of the scientific
man. 1t all resolves itself into the same
thing--into the same buffalo road and thence
the buffalo becomes the first and safest engi-
necr Thus it has been here, in the coun-
tries which we inhabit and the history OF
which is so familiar. The present national
road from Cumberland over the Alleghanies,
was the military road of Gen. Braddock,
which had been the buffalo path Of the wild
animals. So of the two roads from Western
Virginia to Kentucky--one through the GAP
in the Cumberland mountains, the other down
the valley Of the Kanawha. They were botl
the war path of the Indians and the travel
ling route of the buffalo, and their first ac-
quaintancos, the early hunters. Bufaloes
made them in going from the salt springs or
the Holston to the rich pastures and sail
springs of Kentucky; Indians followed then
first, white hunters afterwards and that il
the way Kentucky was discovered In more
than hundred years no nearer or better
routes have been found; and science nov
makes her improved roads exactly where th,
buffalo's foot first marked the way, and thu
hunters foot afterwards followed him.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-02-18

A FALSE PRIEST.

The following abominable sentiments ar
from sermon lately delivered in New Yorl
on the Fugitive Slave Law, by the Rev
Charles Beecher:
"This law then is wrong in the sight 0
God and man--it is an unexampleaf clima1
of sin. 1t is the monster iniquity of the pre-
sent age, and it viii stand forever on the
page of history as the vilest monument Of
infamy of the nineteenth century. Russia
knows nothing like it. Hungary blesses God
that she never suffered from anything worse
than Haynau Aud nations afar of pause
awhile from their worship of blocks of wood
and stone, to ask what will those christians
| do next?
"God from his throne, who beheld all the
nations of the earth, looks down, and Christ
who hungers and tbirsts-is naked, sick. and
In prison with Que of the least Of lis broth
rem looks down. to see what gigantic calmi-
nation of guilt, what accumulation Of shame
and sin, is proceeding to its contamination,
for remark--that there is yet one thing
more guilty than the act of passing this law.
There. is yet one ssep wanting to render
complete and awful in the sight Of God our
mighty guilt; and that step is obedience to
the law. That is sin even more exquisite
ly sinful than the making of the law itself,
for two reasons first, because it has the
whole righteousness Of the law itself; and
secondly, because it has the whole atrocious-
ness of stab at the freedom of conscience.
and Of private Judgment.
"1f this law is obeyed, what does chris
tian do ard why does he do it answer,
he commits an act of piracy, and he does it
because the law says so, and because he must
obey the law, right or wrong, as long as it is
law"
Such perversion of Scripture and such
horrid blasphemy we have rarely seen. The
Scripture expressly enjoins obedience to the
law and law givers even under the cruel
dcspotism Of Nero, and when system of sla-
very existed in which the master had power
over the very life of the slave. This false
priest ought to adopt some other book Of re-
ligion than that which, under the guise of a
friend, he cssails and stabs. There is an.
other "iniquity" more "monstrous" than sla-
very, and that is the base Hypocrisy, so
common in these times, which "steals the
livery Of the court Of Heaven to serve the
devil in."-Richmond Republican.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-02-18
THE CHARNIES OF LIFE.

There arc thousand things in this world
to afflict and sadden--but oh how many that
are beautiful and good The world teens
with beauty-with objects which gladden.
the eye and warm the heart. We might be
happy if we would. There are ills that we
cannot cscape-the approach of disease and
DEATH of misfortune, the sundering of earthly
ties. and the canker worm of grief-but a
vast majority of the evils that beset us might
be avoided. The course of intemperance, Ia
terwoven as it is with all lgaments of society
is one which never strikes but to DESTROY -
There is not one bright page upon record Of
its progress-nothing to shield it from the
heartiest execration of the human race. II
should not exist--it must not. Do away
with all this-let wars come to an end, and
let friendship, charity, love, purity and kind
ness, mark the intercourse between man and
man. We are too selfish. as If the world wa.
made for us alone. How much happier
should we be were we to labor more earnest
" to promote each others good. God ha.
blessed us with home which is not dark
There is sunshine everywhere the sky
upon earth there would be in most hearts /
we would look around us. The storms di,
away, and a bright sun shines out. Summe
drops her tinted curtain upon the earth
which Is very beautiful, even when Autumn,
breathes her changing breath upon IT, Got
reigns in heaven Murmur not at being 81
bountiful, and we can be happier than we do
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-02-18
FROZEN TO DEATH.

Mr.. Bernard B. Light, Of Hedgesvillc
Berkeley County, Va, was frozen to death
on Tuesday night the Sd Of Dec few miles
North of Downieville, California. 1t appears
that Mr.. L. started in company with a Mr.
Pullman for Grass Valley, but towards even
ing, feeling unwell, determined to remain
where he was until his partner could procure
assistance, and was the next morning fount
frozen to death. lie leaves wife in Sacra'
mento City. l~
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-02-18

BG1-If the Southern people do not stand
by and support such men as Daniel Webster,
who have been willing to sacrifice themselves
at the North for the sake of unfolding the
Constitution, and the rights of the South
what can they expect, hereafter. from the
politicians of the North? We think it is our
duty and should be our pleasure, to take ev-
cry occasion to show them that we appreciate
their motives and honor their conduct. We
should be magnanimous enough to forge,
sectional distinction, when our friends show
that they forget them.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-02-18
RULES FOR HOME EDUCATION.


We extract the following rules from an cx-
change paper. They contain thoughts which al
most every parent needs to be reminded Of fire..
qucntly:
i. From your childrcns earliest infancy
inculcatet the necessity Of instant obedience.
2, Unite frmpess with gentlencss. let
your children understand that sou mean OK
actly what you say. .sssf.a, FL.
3, Never promise them any thing, unless
you are quite sure you can give them what
you promise. pDh
4, If you tell little child to do some
thing show hun how to do it. and see that
it is done. au4 e.iii8 ssF&s
8. Always punish your children for will
fully iisobeying you, but never punish them
in anger.
6. Never let then, perceive that they can
yex you or make yon lose your solf-com-
mand
T. If they give way to petuiance and tenn.
per, wait till they are CAIN, and then gently
reason with them on the improperly Of their
donduct. ~ ~
s. Remember that little present nun.
ishmcnt, when the occasion arises, is much
more effectual than the threatening Of a
greater punishment should tho fault be re-
newed g4
Q. Never give your children any thing be-
cause they cry for 1t.
| 10. On no account allow them to do at any
one time, what you have forbidden, Under
the same circumstances at another. ga
ii. Teach them that to only sure and easy
way to appear good is to be good.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-02-18
poeti1aI.
THE MARRIAGE vow.

Speak itnot lightly It's holy thing
bond enduring through long distant years
When bliss DER thine abode is lowering
Or when thine eyeis wet with bitterest tears,
Recorded by an angel pen on high
And must be questioned in Eternity!
Speak it not lightly Though the young and gay
Are thronging round thee now with tones OF
mirth,
Let not the holy promise of that day
Fade like the clouds tina. with the morn have
birth;
But ever bright and sacred may it be
Stored in the trcasure-will of memory
Life will not prove oil sunshine: there will come
Dark hours for all: o, viii ye, when the night
0fsorrew gathers thickly round your hons.
Loves ye did, in times when calm and bright
Seemed the sure path ye trod, untouched by
And deemed the future like the present, fart
Eyes that now beam with health, may yet grow
dim,
And cheeks ofrosc forget their early glow;
Langour and pain assail each active limb,
And lay, perchance some worshipped beauty
low;
Then shall We gaze upon the altered brow,
And love as fondly, faithfully as nowa
Should fortune frown on your defencelcss head,
Should storm o'ertake your bark, on lises dark
sea,
Fierce tempests rend the sails so gaily spread
When hope her syren strain sung joyously;
viii ye look up, through clouds your sky
o'ercast
And say Together we will bide the blast ~
Age with its silvery locks comes stealing on
And brings the tottcrlng step, the furrowed
cheek,
The eye from whence each lustrous CLEAN hath
flown
And the pale lip, with accents low and weak;
Win ye then think upon your life's gay prime,
And smiling, bid Love triumph DER timed
Speak it not lightly Oh beware, beware!
IT'S no vain promise, no unmeaning word;
Lo men and angels list the faith ye swear,
And by the High and Holy One tbs heard
Oh then kneel humbly at His altar now,
And pray for strength to keep your Marriage
Vow
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-02-18

He wore hashy waiscoat Oh the night
when first we met, with famous pair Of
whiskers and imperial Of jet His hair bad
all the haughtiness, lis voice the manly tone
Of gentleman worth forty thousand dollars
oil his own, saw him but moment vet
methinks see him now, with aashy wais-
coat aud beaver on bis brow. And once
again saw that browne neat beaver was
there, but shocking bad 'un was bis hat.
and matted was his hair He wore brick
within bis bat. the change was all complete
and be was aanked by constables. who mar
ehed him up the street saw bnt mo-
ment. methinks see him now, charged by
these worthy officers with kicking up row.
Hampshire Independent.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-02-18
NEW GROCERY ESTABLISHMENT.

II HAVE opened small Grocery al my
Il house, and have received small stock OF
G ROC e RlES,
such as
Sugar, Coffee, Tea, and Molasses; !.
Mackerel, Salt, Candies, aud Tobacco;
Pepper, and Spices of erery kind;
Cotton Bats and Candlerick,
Candies, Mace, Nmtmegs and CloreS,
Cinnamon, Matches and Shoe Backing
Wooden Ware, &C., &C.;
To all of which would respectfully call the
attention OF purchasers, as they will be sold
cheap.
G5-Butter, Eggs, Sc, takenin exchange for
Groceries. A. STEWART.
October g. 1880
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-02-18
Martinsburg. Nov. 5, 1850.

TEWELRY, &c.-Just received. beauti-
- full lot OF fine Gold Jewelry. such as Fin.
ger Rings, Ear Rings, Breast Pins, Shirt Studs,
Collar Buttons, Bracelet Clasps, Bead Clasps,
&c.; with Teaspoons and Tablespoons, plated
on pure German Silver with the finest Silver.
Also, Ladies' superior Pen Knives and Scis-
sors, SC. Sc. Articles bought Of me are war
ranted to be as they are represented. For sale
by VIM. DORSEY,
December Druggist.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-02-18
Merchandise.
NEW GOODS.


YNIE undersigned would respectfully cal
= the attention Of his customers and the pub
&c generally, to his large stock Of
SeasOnablc Goods,
wnich, having been selected with great care
ne ieeis conhdent In saying that he can't Be
DeM. His stock consists in part Of the follow
ing articles, to wit:
FOR THE LADIES.
Plain changeabIe Silk; Satin de Chin.
Ego six BPk Dress and Vazele do;
French and English Meripos Of ali coloys.
PER- Cloths; PIN French de Lains, all COPS:
Cord Alpaca; blk do, from Csc. to 81 Is:
MouslIns, from l2s up; Ginghams;
British and American Prints.
Also,
beautiful lot OF Shawls of every description
and all prices; very large stock of Ribbons.
Bonnet materials, Gloves and Hosiery. with
many other articles that are new and pretty
for the Ladies.
CESTLEMEs's WEAR
Blk, Blue, Brown and Green French Cloths;
Overcoat Cloths; Tweeds;
BPk and Fancy Cassimeres;
Black Satin, fancy Silk, Merino and yaleD..
tia Vestinas; M
Black and fancy Cravais;
= Sospendefs, Gloves, &c.
OOM6o44C &C 0O6s
Blue, BLK and grey Sattinetts;
Steel, Cadet and OK ford mixed do;
Jeans, kerseys, "a, u 8 and "a pl'd Innings;
Bed. Negro and Horse Blankets;
81, 7-S and Brown Muslin
Bleached do; from Ga up to Id Bleached
Sheetings;
Bleach'd, brown and cold Cotton Flannels;
81, 7-8 and "A Osnaburgs;
Bleached and brown Drilngs;
Apron Checks, &C.;
Together with very large stock Of Liquors,
Groceries, BootsandShoe II hardware, q ueens-
ware, Wooden Ware. Sc.
| case ofwell-fnished 30 hour Brass Clocks,
at reduced prices; large stock of Looking
Glasses, with many other goods that are use-
full and cheap.
The undersigned is satisfied that If the pub
nc will give him call, he will pay them well
for their trouble. Call and see. whether you
buy or not. EZRA HERRING.
October %, 1850
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-02-18
READY-MADE CLQTHlNG.

II HAVE added to my stock large assert
Il ment Of RE.aDY-Jf.aDE CLOTHING,
made in NEw Yosx, in the pery best siyls, con
sisting Of
Over Goats; Sack do; Frock and Dress DO;
Blanket and Beaver do;
Satin, Silk and Merino Vests;
Cassimer and Sattinet Pants;
Shirts of every description.
These goods are made OF best materials. and
will be sold cheap. JNO. w. BOYD.
October %, 1850
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-02-18
MATCHES WITHOUT SULPHUR.

lust received lot of Superior Matches
- made without the use of sulphur, conse
quently not offensive when ignited, put up in
neat wooden boxes, and for sale by
WILLIAM DORSEY.
Nov. 26 Druggist
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-02-18

HsJ~ Swedenborg says that though the
virgins he saw in heaven were beautiful the
lcipes were incompatible more beautiful and
went on increasing in beauty evermore"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-02-18
CHEAP SADDLERY.
M 2M CAN and See. D

TIME subscriber has just received an add
Il ton to his stock of Saddlery, selected with
care from the best assortment in his line OF
business, in the City of Baltimore--to which
he respectfully invites the attention of his old
friends and customers. He feels confident that
he can give satisfaction to all who call upon
him, either for good articles or good bargains.
He continues to sell a, reduced prices. and on
liberal terms, at his old stand, opposite the
Store Of J. w. Boyd
J. vTNCENHELLER.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-02-18
OyER-COATS.

4 LII in wan, Of this article, are hereby in
"A. formed that we have just received ano'h-
err LOT, sill finer and cheaper than those re-.
Gently sold by us. First come, first served Z.
Dom, blame US iryou don't get the choice oil
the lot. J. F. CUNNINGHAM & co.
Octoaer 90
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-02-18
MORE NEW GOODS.

@ ST. S. NIXDORFF have just receiv'
-. ed their Fall supply of
New and SeasOnablc Goods,
which will be sold at such prices as will make
il the interest of persons to call and examine.
Oct Is, 1850.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-02-18
CASH FOR WOOL.

WILL pay the market price for WOOL.
| III in cash. either washed or unwashed.'as
soon as delivered to me, except Dishley or pure
| Coiucoh. w. l.. WEBB,
Sent. 3, lS50-f Shepherdsto,cn JMills.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-02-18
MORE LIGHT!

NyE have just received another supply OF
w Belmont Sperm Candles;
Adamantine do;
Mould and Dipt do;
for sale cheap by the box or poun
Nov. 5 Riddle bfsO.
B.-Etherial Oil always on hand. r. s B
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-02-18

True politencss is perfect ease and free
dom 1t simply consists in treating others
as you would love to be treated yourself.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-02-18

ny Mason says :-"As it would be graat
folly to shoe horses, as Nero did, with gold.
SO it is the mark ola weak mind TO spend
time in trifes." N
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-02-18

ED~He that is never idle win not often he
vicious.
Jealousy is parricide which destroys that
By which it lives,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-02-18
THE MARTINSBURG GAZETTE.

Z \
ofFief os sosrH QUEEN STREET., NEAR the ssUAnR,
AND oSx Door SOUTH a n g. W. poGLsS sroRB.
u ImE GAzErrR is pabIshed every tuesday Morning,
81 ~ per year. Ii paid ia sAsssse 25e paid within
yHaci and 50, II paid after the year expires.
Hs~No will discontinued until all are
pad, except a. the option OF the Editors
ADvgRrrsRxssrs will be inserted at 81 per square fof
IA lines fer the FIRST three times and Is Gems
per square every subsequent insertion
fn a the number ofiHserticns required must he
noted the MSS the advertisements received viii 10
published until forbid, and charged accordingly
s- hAral dseocat made to those who contract to ad
sertise BY the six or twelve months.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-02-18
SUGAR-CVRED HAMS.

lust received, another hid. of superior
~ Sugar cured Hams. RIDDLE & BRO.
Nov ~ Burke Street.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-02-18
CINCINNATI HAMS,

EXTRA Sugar cured. just received and lol
Ia sale by W. II. s. J. MATHEWS.
November 10
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-02-18
LIVER COMPLAINT

q Dyspepstd, chronic or Nervous Uebffv Dissas,
gtte hns1eys, and all Diseases arising from a ~,
Ordered Ltrer or Stomdch--suc6 as
= Constipation,
hazard Pies, FuHaess or
BLOOD 10 the Head, Acifitv or The
Storaach, Nausea, Heart Buyn Disena
for FOOD, Fufness Wtsghf ia The Sfomaeh
Soar Fluctuations, Sinking or Elntfering at he PHI
q ths stomach, Steinln,ing Of the Head Hurried and
Dcah Hrenhing, F7utfergg Heart Choking or 81
locating sensations lcen lying posture Dipaess Of
pslon, Dots or Webs before the Sight, Ferer and
Dull Pain IN the Head, Deficiency Of Perspi-
ration, feiiotrness offhe Skin and Eyes
Pain in the Side, Back, Chest
Limbs, DC, Sudden F7ush-
Is Of Heat,
Burning in the Flesh Constant lrnnrin;nss Of Epa
and Great Depression Of Spiyifs,
oAA BE EFFEcTU
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-02-18
Oh aooFxAND'S
CELEBRATED GERMAN BITTERS.

Chas Robinson, Esq, Easton Nd, i1 letter to
DR.. Jackson, Jan o, 1850, said:
My wife and myself have received more benefit
from your medicine than any other have ever
taken for the Dyspepsia and Liper dtseasen
'The Tenth Legion,o published at Woodstock,
Va, Jan. 10, 1850, said:
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-02-18

The uPhiladelphia Saturday Gazette" the bes
family newspaper published in the United States
the editor says Of 4.aE
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-09-25

10 be Twenty-Five years Of age. His sister
certified that he was not iweniy-one, and her
application for his discharge was therefore
successful. The triumph, however, was but
momentary. On leaving The court room,
Rlev was arrested Oh the charge OF false pre-
fences, aud committed to the Iombs.
AT this turn of events, the poor sister be-
came almost broken heurIed. She had la
bored to bring her brother TO America ; when
he came he enlisted she had successfully
sriveu for his discharge from rhe army, and
he was imprisoned for crime! The ignorant
accused, now fearing thai lie would be SEN
fenced 10 the State Prison. reproached her
Tor what She had done with the kin,lest in.
ieniions, aud begged her TO let him return to
military service. The officers were commu-
nicaIed with, but they refused TO receive him
back unless his sister would go before the
Surrogate, take out letters of guardianship
and formally consent TO the enlistment This
she Ultimately consented 10 do, but when the
parties appeared before that officer at the
Hall of Records, the prisoner being asked
his age, replied twenty-five, and as infants OF
that age are not known 10 the law, the letters
sought were refused. Finally, after suffering
two days. Imprisonment an arrangement was
effected, and Riley has re>en!isted.
Il may be well to publish the dlffTcnltie:
which are sure to attend proceedings of tbis
character, so long as the officers of the army
resort to arresting alleged minors. discharged
from enlistment on charge of false pretences
There are few who will not prefer military
resIrnint, however rigid, to the cells of pris
on.--N. Y. Com. 4dp.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-09-25
The Egyptian Copts.

The Copts of the present day have entire
ly lost their ancient learning, and are both
intellectually aud socially degraded; though
still retaining a proud recollection of their
ancestors. After having been thinned by
ages of persecution and apostacy, they still
amount to some 10000 persons, nearly
10000 of whom reside IN Cairo, in quar-
ter specially assigned them. Great numbers
live in the district called the "Faioon,' and
the remainder are scattered up and down IN
the cities and towns, where, for the most
part, they fill the Offices of secretaries and
accountants. Their language is radically
lhe same with the old Egyptian, but with
many foreign admixtures and additions. II
il moi spoken. but is still used in their sacred
books aud public services; and it now fur
nishes valuable key TO the study OF the
heroglyphics. From The numerous monas-
teries in the east SO many manuscripts in
the Coptic and Sahidc dialects have heen
discovered by the venerable Archdeacon
Taltam, and others, that complete copy oi
the sacred Scriptures has been recently
printed. believe, in their language. The
Co2lic tenets are in the main orthodox; but
the people are divided into various sects, Ja'
cobites, Eutycbians, Monophysites. and Mo-
nOthelles. Some Of their practices are pc,
culiar. They use both circumcision ano
baptism. The former is not deemed essen
tial; but they consider that child dying un-
baptised will be blind in the future NE
Pilgrimages they highly es'eem, especially
10 Jerusalem, where they nave convent
and like the Jews and Mahometans, they
abstain as we'll from pork as from things
strangled, and from blood. Their reIig'ons