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The Pioneer and woman's advocate. (Providence, R.I.) 1852-185?, 1852-10-30

said Clara, Il have something | wish to
sny to you about your proceedings, and
to tell you how we seem to stand
Yang, yang, yang, or l don't know
about it. was his rough and
accustomed reply. Il shall do nothing
about it, said Mr.. Bragger, and gave
himself a whirl, and went Immediately
out of the room.
Clara felt for a moment that her task
was hard one. but she summoned up
all her moral courage, and said to his
wife, lady Hopewell, who was seated
near her
I'VE must have this sale postponed a
few weeks, or our estate will be sacri-
feed. have come for the purpose Of
reasoning with your husband, if there is
any reason left in him. said Clara.
',Weli;' rejoined lady Hopewell, Il
think you had better follow him, and
make him hear you, for that is all the
way we can get along, you know
very well, then,' said Clara. if that
is the only way l can make him hear
me, / will do so,' and she Immediately
followed him into the kitchen.
Now, Mr.. Bragger,' said Clara, 'Iwish
to know why you have advertised our
estate before calling on us? Or why
did you not say to me that | must get
some one to tpke our mortgage or you
would sacrifice our estate? Now, sir, |
wish to say to you that we must post
pone this sale, for we wish to get anoth-
er man to take our mortgage, or at least
to sell at private sale. And why not
take it out of the paper? Do you not
see that you have ruined the sale at any
reasonable price Why will you act
so much like raving, distracted mad
man? Is it because we are only wo-
men? while you have professed so often
that you was always willing to help
them in saving their property; and is
this the way you would help us9 Will
you make yourself so mean as to drive
US to sacrifice our estate?'
1You may postpone it two or three
weeks, if you have will said Mr..
Bragger, but | will not take it out of
the paper
well, then,' said Clara, if this is all
you will do, you have the power to keep
it advertised, and sell it, if it should en-
tirely ruin our estate; and if you will
do so mean an act, then go on, | shall
return home and see what can be
done.'
So Clara staid and talked the matter
The Pioneer and woman's advocate. (Providence, R.I.) 1852-185?, 1852-10-30

over with lady HopewelI, until the ri
val of the stage coach, to make her 'ay
home. Then Clara remarked to 'ady
Hopewell, that her husband was do;nga
very mean business to hurry the'a in
such a manner, when he very veil
knows there are enough sharpers ST nd
ing ready, in hopes they can pure ase
our estate under mortgagee's sale. for
about one half of its value. Their. on
the other hand, there is Mr.. Wall veil,
and lawyer Steadman, and Wi-'iam
Goodell, and my sisters son, y ung
Frank Fearing, who know are oing
all they can to place our estate in safe
position. And, when think again said
Clara, that there is set of sha vers,
as thay call them, who would sha, :. me
out of all | have, if they could do so in
a fashionable way, I find indeed.' said
Clara, that need all my mora, cou-
rage, all my hope, and all my dete min
ed perseverance, and faith, and wi for
there is Mr.. Bonas Bragger, the m riga
ge, and Mr.. Fairman, the aucti neer,
and Mr. Fenno, tight shaver, an Mr..
Aimer, another smart shaver, an, Mr..
Romer, who would be glad or inte .ds to
purchase at half price and there 5 Mr..
P. Green, the wine.bibbing cashIre, as
Mr.. Bragger says, who is talking loud
ly, and with about the same gree ness.
and impudence, and folly, as ever, We
we'll understand that all these m, n are
expecting that our estate will be Id for
about half of its value. Some of these
men are shavers of long standing espe-
cially Mr.. Bonas Bragger, he is me of
the reckless kind that depends tirely
upon his money, and over that he boasts
most heartily, And Mr.. Fairm' a, the
auctioneer, is an accomplished Ind at
the business, as there are but fe men
who can look out on all sides ith SO
smoothe grace in the power If Ian
guage. The way Mr.. Bragger shows
his benevolence, is to tell the omen,
with coed deal of pretension, mat he
will take mortgage to befriend them,
and in few months he will 7 Owe to
them that he has only done it to put an
extra interest into his own pocket. But
let him 60 on continued Clara, such a
miserable slave to the devil ne ds our
pity and abhorrance alike
WELL rejoined Mrs. Hopeweil. itis
even as you say, for know he ID a slave
to his money, and I am sue ] would
help you if l could
This understand very weA,' said
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-08-18
ALpHABETIcAL ADvloE.--By Dow. Jr.

A. Always attend to your avocation, avoid
ale houses and artful women
B. BE benevolent but not prodigal; bury
all chickering's in the bosom of forgetfulness
G. Coutrive to collect cash and keep it.
ID. Do your duty and defy the devil. :
+. Early endeavor to eradicate every err
ror. Of both head and heart
+. Fight fairly when you fight; but the
better way is not to fight at all. Fiddle for
no fools.
G. Grace, goodness, gumption, and lit
tie goose grease, enables a man to slip thro'
the world mighty easy. Get them and glory
in them
Fl. Haroor hope in your heart, it you
would be happy but bark ye, hope can't
render rotten the rope of the hangman.
!. lnqnisitiyeness is insufferable, indulge
not in it.
J. Juleps may bccalled the juice Of joy
and the yeast of jest; but let them alone,
for too much joking often destroys the jovial
ity of the social circle.
x. Kindness hindles the fire Of friend
ship. A kiss always avails more than a
kick
L. Love the ladies' look before yon leap !;
escbew loaferism
NJ Make no mischief by meddling with
other folks business.
n. Never be caught mapping except in the
night time. ~
o. Order is Heavens first law; obey it.
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FRUIT.

A discussion is in progress at Cincinnati,
as to the wholesomeness or otherwise of fruit
The Chronicle takes ground in favor of ripe
fruit. and assigns sensible reasons, thus -
Nothing can be more wholesome aud nu
tricious during the hot sultry season, and. in
fact, during all seasons of the year, than good
ripe fruit When unripe or decayed it is de-
leterious as is decayed or mouldy bread. too
long dead or putrid meat and fish, and edi-
bles of all sorts improperly preserved or drcs-
sed But sound aud fully ripe fruit has a
soothing and cooling effect upon the stomach
and bowels, and tendency to keep them
gently open; and possesses at the same time
more Of the fat producing properties than pc
tatoes, turnips. parsnips, and all the long ar
ray of vegetables which deck the market
stalls, and load our tables combined.
Fruit, like every other good thing. when
INDUCED in, is dangerous, and leads to dysen-
terry. darrhea and cholera; and if people
will gorge themselves with it they must ex-
pect to suffer the penalty. But if various
kinds OF fruits were to come into more gen
eral use. and take. IN a great measure, the
place OF many innutritious and indigestible
Vegetables which occupy prominent place
IN our daily hill Of fare. there would be less
sickness prevalent in the community" What
say our friends of the medical profession ?
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-08-18
nAxIns FOX THE xonsc.


Keep good company or none
Never be idle. If your HANDS cannot be
usefully employed, attend tie cultivation OF
your mind
Always speak the truth.
Have no very Intimate friends
Keep your own secrets if you have any
When you speak TO apsrson, look him 10
the face s
Good character is above all things.
Never listen to loose or idle copverss. don
your character cannot be essential Nv iniu-
red except by your own acts.
When you retire to bed. ak over what
you have been doing during '.ne day.
Make no haste to be Itch, il you would
prosper nee
Never play at any game Of chance
Never run in deb.s unless you SEQ way TO
get cut.
Our greatest blessings often arise from the
disapPolntmer. Of our most anxious hopes.
and our NOSE fervent winhes:
----isLet us know 8Sif
Our indisc retioa sometimes serves US we'll.
When orr deep plots do fails and that should
teach us
There sa divinitythat shapes our ends,
Ro,gh hew them how he wiln N
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-08-18
EXCHANGE BANK
sp
SELDEK, WITHERs & CO.,
WASHINGTON, D. c.


VIE undersigned respectfully announce that
Il they have formed aco-partnershipto transact
q general Banking and Exchange business in this
Cjty;under the firm Of s ELDEN, wITHERS q co.
and are prepared to deal la
Foreign and Domestic Exchanges, Time Bill, Pro-
misor9 Votes Certificates Of Deposite, Letters If
Credit, Baak yotes md Coin
Weunderfake TO make collections and promptly
to remit the proceeds any designated point with.
in or without the Union
Dir. Vim. selden, member the firm, and for
many years past the Treasurer of Unied Suites.
will give hiscarefu personal attention to all fnan-
cial business which we may be employed to trans
act with any ofthe Departments ofthe Government
The busnesswhich our employers may require
US to transact, will be conducted with fidelity and
and upon the most reasonable terms.
WILLIAM SELDEN
Lute Treasurer Of the IT, s..
JOHN WITH Frs.
OF Ateraadyia, Va.
r. w LATHAM
Of Washington, D. c.
LIP BAYNE
Of Bait.more, Nd.
WASHINGTON Dec IN 1881
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cURRAs AsD THE FARMER.

4 farmer attending fair with hundred
pounds in bis pocket. took the precaution Of
depositing it in the hands of the landlord Of
the public house at which he stopped Hav
ing occasion for it soon afterwards. he resor-
ted to mine host for the bailment but the
landlord TOO deep for the countryman, wonder
ed what hundred he meant; was quite sure
no such sum had been lodged in his hands by
the astorished rustic After an Intellectual
appeal to the recollection, and finally to the
honor Of Bardolph, the farmer applied to Cur
ran for advice.
Have patience. my friend said the coun
sci. speak to the landlord civilly, and tell
him you are convinced you must have left
your money with another person Take a
friend with you, and lodge with him another
hundred in the presence Of your friend, and
come TO me-
We mast imagine, but not commit to pa
per, the vociferations O. the honest dupe at
such advice. However moved by the rhet-
oric of authority Of his legal friend he follow
ed it, and returned to tho worthy counsel
And now, sir. don't see as Pm to be
better of for this. if | get my second hun
dred again. but how is that to be done 2
Go and ask him for it when be is alone,
said the counsel
Ay sir, but asking vii: not do, am afraid,
without my witness at any rate
Never mind. take my advice. said the
counsel do as bid, and return to me-
Tie farmer returned with his hundred.
glad to find that safe inhis possession.
Now suppose must be content but /
don't see that | am much better off,
We'll, them said the counsel, now take
your friend with you and ask the landlord for
the hundred your friend saw you leave with
him
We need not add. that the willy landlord
found that he had been taken off his guard
whilst our honest friend returned to thank his
counsel with both hundreds safe in his peck.
ct
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-08-18
COFFEE.

1t appears BY an srticle in Hunts Mer-
chants Magazine for July that the coffee con
sumed in the United States during the year
lS5l amounted to the enormous sum Of one
hundred and forty nine million pounds OF
this amount, 107 millions are from Brazil.
and the balance from Cuba Domingo and
Java. The average consumption in 1921
was Ia pound per bead for each inbahitant;
in 1880 it increased to three pounds. 10 lS40
to 5s4 pounds and in 1850 to Ga pounds
The increased consumption OF coffee in Fla
rope is also very great, but BY no means equal
to that of the United States In 1850. Che
latter, with population Of twenty three milt
lions, consumed in round numbers one hun
bred and forty-nine million pounds. while
Great Britain, with population Of about
thirty millions consumed only about one third
of that amount The consequence of this
gradual increase the trade has been atten-
ded with the usual consequences, VIZ cor
respondent decrease in the price In 1871
the average price was twenty cents per pound
in 1851 it was only eight cents
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-08-18

Senator Norris has acquired distinction as
one of the authors Of document certifying
that General Pierce never uttered the OBJ
noxious sentiments that are imputed to him.
The value Of the certificate was reduced be-
low par BY the discovery that two OF those
who signed it. -Messrs Norris aud Hibbard
one representing New Hampshire IN the SEN
ate, and the other in the House were them
selves identified with Freesoil agitation. and
appear in the State and National records in
connection with the well-known series Of res
oluiiohs 10 support Of the Wilmot Proviso. -
We called for an explanation upon the sub
ject. but have received none The organs
have not word to say in vindication Of eth.
err Of the gentlemen, who are still cited. how
ever, as Gen. Pierce reliable sponsors.
We now have another fact to chronicle in
reference to Mr.. Norris 1t is no less than
an extract from speech delivered by this
firm friend Of Gen Pierce on the occasion Of
the discussion Of the Wilmot Proviso resolu
tions in the New Hampshire Legislature ~
Mr.. Norris was then Speaker Of one branch
Of that body, ard be lett the chair to deliver
the remarks from which we quote The pas
sages are taken from the report published at
the time in the Concord IN H lndepen-
dent Democrat, and we understand that their
accuracy has never been impugned by Mr..
Norris
81 should be willing to 60 further than the
resolutions themselves. should be willing
to say this, and have said it. and to Southern
men, although 'dongbface that no more
territory should be admitted into the Union
1phere slarery e1ists, and that acould uote
for an organic laao prohibiting it,
"Sir, ] am 10 favor of these resolutions. -
think they speak the sentiments Of truth,
Justice, aud freedom; and should like to
know il there is a man in this House IL hope
the yeas aud nays will be called Il should
like to see the first man in this House who
will dare face the freemen Of New Hampshire
and vote against them. should like to see
the first who will go home to his constituents
ane say, | voted against these resolutions be-
cause they are all wrong. They avow the
principles upon which our Government must
rest. They avow principles for humanity
and for God himself and His laws. And
hope they will be adopted as they are"
Mr. Norris then, was in no respect behind
the requirements Of the New Hampshire De-
mocracy. and is well entitled to the honor Of
certifying that Gen. Pierce is sound on the
slavery question.
We have one question, aud only one. tc
ask in regard to this matter. If Mr.. Foss
the reporter Of Gen. Pierce's New Boston
speech. is not to be credited on oath because
and only because-he is Freesoilcr, and
if Mr. Goodale. the editor of the Manchester
Democrat, is to be disbelieved for the same
reason, on what ground is the country asked
to place implicit confidence in the certificate
of Mr. Norris, who is as deeply committed te
ahulitionism as either of them We desire
specific reply Washington Republic.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-08-18
1T WON'T DO.

It is curious how many thousand things
there are which it won't do to do upon this
cozy planet Of ours where on we eat, sleep
and get our dinners. For Instance
II won't do to plunge into law suit, re-
lying wholly upon the justice Of your cause
and not EQUIPPED before hand with brimming
purse.
1t won't do. when snow drifts are piled up
mountain high, and sleigbs are eterna'Iy up
setting, TO ride out with beautiful, lively,
and facinatine girl, and not expect to get
SMASHED with her.
1t won't do for man when horse kicks
him. to kick back in return
1t won't do to crack jokes on old maids in
the presence Of unmarried ladies, who have
passed the age Of forty.
It won't do to imagine Legislature fed at
the public crib viii sit but six weeks. when
orc half Of the members have not capacity to
earn decent living at home.
Il wont do for man to bump his head
against stone post, unless be conscientious
" believes that his bead is the hardest
II won't do when mosquito bites your
face In the night TO beat your own Uranium in
pieces with your fist. under an impression that
you are killing the mosquito.
1t won't do for man to fancy lady is IN
love with him. because she treats him civilly.
or that she has virtually engaged herself to
him because she has always endured his COM
pany.
1t won't do for chap to imagine a girl is
Indifferent to him, because she stuGiously
avoids him in company
1t won't do to be desperately enamored Of
a pretty face until you have seen it at the
breakfast table
1t won't do to be so devoted to tender
hearted wife as to com ply implicitly with her
request when she asks you Nov tumble over
the cradle and break your neck my dear. won't
you 2
1t won't do for a politician to imagine him
| self elected TO the gubernatorial chair while
''tbe back counties remain to be heard from
1t won't do to pop the question more than
dozen times after the lady has said mo =
1t wont do to extol the beauty of a lady i
hair before you know that it did not once be
long to another lady's head.
1t won't do to talk of cabbage when tailors
are standing BY. nor Of wooden nutmegs and
white oak hams when there are Connection,
Yankees about.
1t wont do to go barefoot 10 winter to gel
rid Of the trouble from corns.
1t won't do to take every man to do that
you would like to, even if so to do would be
to do a favar II wont do
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-08-18
A FRAGMENT.

Swiftly glide our years--they follow each
other like waves Of the ocean Memory calls
up the persons we once knew the scenes in
which we we're once actors they appear be-
fore the mind ike the phantoms of night
vision. Behold the body rejoicing in the
glory of his soul--the wheels of time cannot
ron too rapidly Cor bim--the light of joy dan.
ces in his, eye-the smile Of expectation plays
upon his lips he looks forward for long years
Of joy to come. bis spirit burns within him
when he hears Of great men, and mighty deeds
he wants to be man, he longs to mount
the Hill of ambition to tread the path of hon
or, to bear the shouts of applause. Look at
him again. be is how in the meridian of life,
care has stamped the wrinkles on his brow,
disappointment has dimed the lustre of bis
eye. sorrow has thrown it's gloom upon his
counteDance, be looks back upon the waking
dreams of youth, and signs for its futility;
each revolving year seems to diminish his hap
piness, and he discovers that the season of
youth. where the pulse Of anticipation beats
high is the season of enjoyment Who is
he of the aged locks His form is bent ard
tottery--his footsteps move more rapidly to-
wards the tomb he looks back upon the
past his days appear to be few, be confesses
that they were evil the maguifeence Of the
great is to him vanity the hiarity Of youth.
folly; he considers how soon the gloom of
death must shadow the one and disappoint
the other, the world presents ittle to attract.
and nothing to delight him, still he would lin
ger in it, and still be would lengthen out his
days--thoughts of 'beauty's bloom, offarcy' $
fash, of music's breath" he is forced to ex-
claim, 81 have no pleasure in time" A few
years of infrmity, insanity. and pain. must
consien him to idiocy or the grave-yet this
was the gay, the generous, the high souled
boy. who beheld his ascending path Of life
strewed without thorn. Such is human
life. but such cannot be the ultimate desti-
MES of man.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-08-18
sfARKs OF THE GENTLEMAN.

No man is a gentleman who, without prov
ocat;on. would treat with inciyility the hum-
blest Of his species. 1t is vulgarity for
which no accomplishments of dress or address
can ever atone. Show me the man who de-
sires to make every one happy around him,
and whose greatest solcitude is never to give
just cause Of offence TO any one, and | viii
show you gentleman by nature and by prac-
tice, though he may never have worn a suit
of broadcloth nor ever heard of lexicon.
am proud to say. for the honor oee our species
that there are men in every ehrob Of whose
hearts there Is solicitude FOR the welfare Of
markiad, and whose every breath is porfum-
ed with kindness,
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1t is common remark, that you may
know man by his friends. You can tell
something about him by noticing who are bis
enemies. Gen. Scott has various opponents.
The Rev. Mr. Brownlow opposes him be-
cause be caused the churches and religious
services Of the Catholics il Mexico to be res
pected by his soldiers And oil supporters
Of the Religious Test in New Hampshire. and
scctarian bigots everywhere. follow the lead
of the Rev. Mr.. Brownlow.
The London Times opposes him because
Gen. Pierce will be valuable practical al
ly to the commercial policy Of England by
which Ireland has been ruined and America
seriously injured And the capitalists and
landholders in England follow the lead Of the
London Times
Messrs. Toombs and Stephens oppose him
because 'he gives no other guarantee for the
policy Of bis administration than the known
incidents Of long life,'' and they have look.
ed through them, and can find nothing that
indicates any leaning toward their views
And the Southerh, Secessionists follow the
lead of MessIs. Toombs and Stephens.
The Philadelphia Sun opposes him, because
he is disposed to grant too many privileges
to foreigners And Nativists everywhere
follow the lead Of the Philadelphia Sun.
The Mexicans and Canadians oppose him,
because they think 'he is too much Of a mil
itary man. |" A
The South Carolina and Frontier malcon.
tents oppose him. because they think be is
too much Of Peace man.
The Snags and Sawyers and Shoals and
Breakers in the Rivers and Harbors oppose
hun, because they know that ifhe is elected
thew will have 70 move.
Loco Foco Office holders, here and there.
oppose him for the same reason.
And the greater part Of the Loco Foco
party follow their lead, simply because they
are Loo, Focos without knowing why or
wherefore