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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-01
THE SNAKE AND THE CROCODILE.

The following thrilling account Of an en-
gagcment between boa constructor and =
crocodile in Java. is given by an eye witness
1t was one morning that stood beside a
small lake, fed by one Of the rills from the
mountains, The waters were clear as crys-
tai. aud everything could be seen to the very
bottom. Stretching its limbs close over this
pond. was gigantic teak tree, and in its
thick, shining. evergreen leaves. lay huge
boa. in an easy coil. taking his morning nap
Above him VISA powerful ape of the baboon
species, leering race Of scamps, always bent
Oh mischief
Now the ape, from his position, saw croc-
odle in the water, rising to the top. exactly
beneath the coil of the serpent. Quick as
thought be jumped upon the snake. which
fell with splash into The jaws Of the croco
die. The ape saved himself BY clinging to
the limb of the tree. but battle royal imme-
diately commenced in the water The SER
pent grasped in the middle BY the crocodile,
made the water boil BY his furious contor-
lions. Winding bis fold round the body Of
his antagonist, be disabled his two hinder
legs, ana, Wy DIS cJhtidtttous, uiduc tHc oV"icc
and bones Of the monster crack.
The water was speedily tinged with the
blood of both comhatants. yet neither was
disposed to yield. They rolled over and over,
neither being able to obtain decided advan-
tage. All this time the cause Of mischief was
in state of highest ecstacy. lie leapcd up
and down the branches of the tree, uttered a
yell, and again frisked about. At the end OF
ten minutes a silence began to come over the
scene. The folds Of the serpent began to be
relaxed and tlrugb they were trembling along
the back, the head hung ifeless in the water.
The crocodile also was still. and though
only the spines of his back were visible, it was
evident that he, too, was dead The monkey
now perchcd himself on the lower limbs Of
the tree, close TO the dead bodies. and anu
sed himself for ton minutes in making all
sorts of faces at them. This seemed to be
adding insult to injury. One of my compan-
ions was standing at short distance and ia
king a stone from the edge of the lake, buried
it at the ape. He was totally unprepared
and as it struck him on the side of the head
he was instantly tipped over and fell upon
the crocodile A few bounds, however
brought him ashore, and taking to the tree,
be speedily disappeared among the thick
branches.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-01

Shouldn't like to make bonfire Of all
the Hints co Young Wives Married Wo-
mans Friend, &C., and throw the authors af-
ter them have little neigbbor who be-
lieYes oil they tell her is gospel truth, and
lives up to it TIE minute she sees her hus-
band coming up the street. she makes for the
door. as il she hadn't another minute to live
stands in the entry with her teeth cbattering
in her head, until be gets all his coats and
muiflcrs aud overshoes, and what do you call
'em Of. then chase around (like cat IN 6t. J
after the boot jack warns his slippers and
puts EN- on. and disl, Gates her wrist carving
at the table, for fear it would tire him
Poor little inn. cent fool. She imagines
that's tue way to preserve his affections -
Preserve fiddlestick The consequence is,
hes sick Of the sight Of her. snuhs her when
she asks him a question. aud after he's eaten
her good dinner, takes himself eff as soon as
possible. bearing in mind the old rroverb. that
too much Of a good thing is good for nothing.
Now the truth is just this. and wish all
the women or earth had but one car in com
mon. so that could put this little bit Of COS
pei into it just sol long as man isn't quite
as sure as If he knew certain, whether moth.
ing on earth could ever disturb your affection
for him. he is your humble sersanr, but the
very second he finds Tor thinks he does, } that
he has possession o. every inch OF your heart,
ard TO neutral territory, he will turn on his
heel aud march off wbistling Yankee Doodle
Now, 1t is no use to take your pocket hand
kerchief aud go snivelling round the house,
with pink nose and red eyes--not a bit of
it, You have made the interesting discove-
ny that you we're married to make sort Of
upper servant, or housekeepcr; keep all his
strings and buttons and straps on, and then
keep him at distance as house keeper
should-them' my sentiments have seen
one or two men in my life who could bear to
be loved Gas woman with soul knows how
without being spoiled by it, or converted into
tyrant- they are rare bilds, and should
be caught. stuffed, and sent to Barnum Now
as ministers say, III close with an interesting
incident that came under my observation
Mr. Fern came home one day when had
such a crucifying headache that | couldn t
tell whether | was married or single, and
threw an old coat into my lap to mend -
Well, tied wet bandage over my forehead,
and sat down to 1.-THE might as well asked
me to make bin new one; however, lin.
ed the sleeves. mendcd ell the button holes,
aid sewed on new bottoms down the front and
al ovei the coat tails--when finally it occar-
red to me q believe it was suggestion Of
Satan, that the pocket might need mending;
so turned it inside out. and ,chat do yoi
think found? Il lorf lefter from him to
my dress maker | dropped the coat !
dropped the work basket dropped the but
tons, dropped the baby lit was FEMALE.
and thought it just as well to put her out
of future misery.) aud ren hoped into a
chair, IN front of The Kissing glass. and re.
marked to the Young woman | saw there,
Fanny Fern J-you- are-erer--su :
a. confounded- fool dgain" AND IwAsN'r
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-01
TOO MUCH EDUCATION.

"For my part can't conceive what on
airth addication is commin to. When |
was young, if gal only understood therules
Of distraction, provision, multiplying. replen
ishing, and the common dcnominator, and
knew all about the rivers and their obituaries,
the corvents and dormitories, the provinces
and the umpires. they had addication enough
But now they have to study botomy, algier-
day, and have TO demonstrate supposltions
about sycophauts aud circusscs, tangents and
dingohics of parallegrams. to say nothing
about the oxhides, euwsticks, and abstruse
triangles" Aud the old lady was so confu-
sed with the technical names that she was
forced to stop
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-01
YOUNG MEN.

The idea is prevalent in some communities.
statesmen, and that they must be kept in the
background until their physical strength is
impaired by age, aud their intellectual facul-
ties bluuted by years. Let us look at the
history Of the past and from the long list of
heroes and statesmen who have nobly dis
tnguished themselves, we will End that they
were young men who performed those acts
which have won for them an imperishable
need of fame. and which placed their names
on the page Of history Alexander, the con-
queror of the whole civilized world viz: Greece
Egypt, and Asia, died at So Bonaparte was
crowned Emperor Of France when SO years
of age Pitt, the younger brother. was SO
years Of age. when in Britain's Parliament he
boldly advocated the cause of the American
Colonies and but - when made Chancellor
of the Exchequer Edmund Burke. at the
age of %. was the FIRST Lord Of the Treasury
Our own Washington was hut 20 when he
covered the retreat of the British at Brad
docks defeat. and was appointed to be com
mander in-chief Of all tie Virginia forces -
Alexander Hamilton. at 20, was Licuten-
ant Colonel and aid to Washington; at %
member of Congress. and at 81 Secretary of
the Treasury. Thomas Jefferson was %
when he drafted the ever memorable Declar-
alton Of independence. At the age os 80
years. Sir Isaac Newton occupied the me-
chaniea chair at Cambridge College. Eng.
land, having, by bis scientific discoveries. rem
derod bis hame immortal,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-01
WAIT FOR TIL ZEE.


The hearth is swept-thc FIRE is bright,
The kettle sings for thee;
The cloth is spread-thc lamps are light,
The hot cakes smoke in napkins white,
And now | wait 70. thee,
Come home love, home, thy task is done
The clock ticks listengly,
The blinds are shut, the curtains down,
The warm chair to tina freside drawn,
The boy is on my knee
Come home love, home, his deep, fond eye
Looks round him wistfully;
And when the whispering winds go by,
As if thy welcome step was nigh,
lie crows exultingly.
In vain--he finds the welcome vain,
And turns his glance ON mine,
SO earnestly, that yet again
His form unto my heart strain,
That glance is so like thine.
Thy task is done, we miss thee here
Where'er thy footsteps roam;
No heart will spread such kindly cheer,
No beating heart, no listening ear,
Like these viii wait thee home
Aha, along the crisp walks fast,
That well known step doth come,
The bolt is drawn-the gate is past,
Tho baha IL wild with iov at Iast
A thousand welcomes home
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-01

There are now 402 Students at the Uni
versity--being two more than ever before
with the certainty of an increase to 40
Virginia sends 1888; South Carolina %; Al
abama2l +; Louisiana 10; North Carolina 8
Mississippi 8; District of Columbia S Ken
lucky s.; Maryland s.; Tennessee B; Mis-
souri, 3; Arkansas 3 (; Georgia 2; Texas =;
Pennsylvania 2; New York / /; Ohio / In
diana |. The various schools are attended
as follows: Ancient Languages l4l; Mod.
ern Languages 1888; Mathematics 1853 Nat
ural Philosophy 90; Chemistry 1872; Medi-
cine 81; Physiology and Surgery 90; Anat-
omy 81 Moral Philosophy ia; Law rs.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-01
QUALIFICATIONS.

Somebody very truly remarked, that good
pife exhibits her love for her husband by
trying to promote his welfare, and by ad'
ministering to his comfort.
A poor uife "dears'' and my loves her
husband, and wouldn't sew button ON his
coat to keep him from freezing
A sensible ivife looks for her enjoyment at
home-a silly one abroad
A ,oiSe girl would win lover by practi-
cling those virtues which secure admiration
when personal charms have failed,
a simple girl endeavors to recommend
herself by the exhibition of frivolous accom-
plshment and mawkish sentiment, which are
as shallow as her mind.
A good girl always respects herself, and
therefore always possesses the respects of
others.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-01

The future is purchased BY the present.
If thou wilt be cured Of thy folly. confess

The future is purchased BY the present.
If thou wilt be cured Of thy folly. confess
it.
Uncomfortable answcrable objection wa
we'd against all Improvement
Fanaticism daughter of ignorance
and the mother Of in6delity
Change = the only thing which Is constant
--mutability being an immutable law Of the
universe.
Few men feel joyous and light hearted. and
remain utterly selfish they must communi.
cate their feelings
There is no necessity to make the tour Of
the world, to convince everybody that the
sky is blae.
The world is only rigid for petty and
common faults. rare audacity astonishes il ];
a splendid misfortune disatms it.
When man is unhappy. people are ready
to find him faulty lest they should be forced
to pity him.
A fine book resembles Kaleidoscope; and
whilst admiring, the authors hand moves,
and fresh beauties rise,
There are two classes Of people that can
afford to be modest; those who possess a
vast amount Of knowledge, and those who
have but little.
Perhaps the most acceptable kind Of fiat
terry consists less in eulogizing man actions
or talents, than in deerying those Of his rival
1t is ouly in the bitter time ofaifliction, the
sanctuary of mems heart is open, in quiet
times, the temple Of Janus is closed.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-01

ES9y@"Thousands of men" said Chalmers,
breathe. move and live-pass off the stage
Of life and are heard Of no moro = why p
They do not partake Of good in the world and
none were blessed by them; none could point
to them as the means OF their redemption ;
not line they wrote, not a word they spoke
could be recalled; aud so they pcrished.-
Their light went out In darkness, and they
we're bot remembered more than insects Of
yesterday. VIII you thus live and die. Q
man immortala live for something Do
good and leave behind you monument Of
virtue"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-01
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YANKEE INGENUITY.
A Yankee always knows how TO take

A Yankee always knows how to take ad-
vantage Of things A Maine brig recently
arrived at HAVANA with a perishable cargo.
1t requires long time to discharge . cargo
there. and so our captain had it whispered
round that the boxes and barrels on beard
his vessel contained powder and guns enough
to blow up the Island Of Cuba. Forthwith
he was boarded BY an immense squad Of po-
lice. who hustled his cargo ashore in 40 hour.
thus saving from the rot immense quantities
Of potatoes and other vegetable. Ficr,vns.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-01
DYsPEPTIC PHECEPTs.

l. Eat your bread, especially leavened
wheat bread hot trcm the oven. Never let
it be day old Bread Two or three days
old is IA very terrible anti dyspeptic.
2. Take very little exercise, but let that
little be always just after meals, never just
before them
3, SIT up late at night, and be abed late
in the morning Early hours and exercise
before meals, are worse against dyspepsia, if
possible, than bread two or three days old
4. Do not laugh or talk much. nor read
loud nor sing; but sit mopiug and thinking
abou. your stomach.
5. Smoke or chew tobacco do not say
great deal, because il you begin, the great
deal will be sue to follow.
You may heighteu the efficacy Of the above
rules, in various ways-by taking alcoholic
drinks, for instance, ever so moderately or
by eating from voriety of dishes at the same
meal-the grcasier the better-or by taking
a snack between every two meals.
But these latter reinements and additions
are supeliuous You may rely upon the five
precepts to give you. or to keep you, as beau
tiful case of dyspepsia as ever baffis6 doc
tor or worried 6 patient.
BY way of Cling up, allow us if you please,
gentle reader, to add:
l. Let the soles Of your shoes be very
thin, that dampness may easily penetrate.
2 Seldom or ever veutilate your room, es.
pecially your sleeping room Let the atmos-
phere be confined and impure as may be-
Surgical Journal.
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Ned what's the matter ?

Matter euough---Jobn Jones called me
liar, and I'm looking for him to cane him"
But Ned. Jones is much the larger man
Of the two, and it may prove somewhat dan
gerous operation.
"True enough don't think | am able to
cane Jones, but hang him | ieiR stone his
dog"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-01

By ELIZA COOK.

Peal on, peal OIL love to hear
The old church ding-dong soft and clear !!
The welcome sounds are doubly blest
With future hope and earthly rest;
Yet were no calling changes round,
There's not place where man may dwell,
But he can heara Sabbath bell.
Go to the woods when winters song
liowls Ikea famished wolf along,
Or when the south winds scarcely turn
The light leaves of the trembling fern
Although the cloister chimes ring there,
The heart Is called to faith aud prayer
For all Creations voices tell
The tidings Of the Sabbath bell.
Go to the pillows, let them pour
In gentle calm or headlong roar
Let the vast Cceau be thy home,
Thout find God upon the foam
In ripling swell or stormy roll
The crystal waves shall wake thy soul,
And thou shalt feel the hallowed spell
OF the wide waters Sabbath bell.
The lark upon his skyward way,
The obin on the hedge-way spray,
The bee within the wild thyme's bloom,
The owl amid the cypress gloom
All sing in varied tone,
A vesper to the great unknown;
Above, below, one chorus swells
OF Gods unnumbered Sabbath bells.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-01
now TO RUIN a sos.

l Let him have his own way.
O. Allow him free use of money.
8 Suffer him TO roam whore be pleases on
the Sabbath.
4 Give him full access TO wicked com
panions.
5. Call him 80 no account for his evenings.
8 Furnish bin With no stated emp'oyrnsns
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-01

JUDGE LIGHTLY.

Judge lightly, 0 judge lightly Of
The evil deeds of men,
Speak not 10 them with bitterness,
o. heedlessIy condemn;
Perchance the light watch blesseth thee,
They have not felt or known
Have never seen smiling face
Or heard kindly tone.
God only knows what bitter pangs
Within their bosoms dwelt;
lie only knows the tempting thoughts
And miserics they felt.
lie only knows how hard they Fought
With all their many foes;
Then leave to him the right to Judge,
Who sees their crushing woes.
Perhaps tbs tempter has not come
Totry his mighty power;
Perhaps thou never yet hath seen
Temptations trying hour;
For if thou hadst thou wouldst not blame,
Nor heedlessly condemn
But thou would always lightly judge
The evil deeds of men.
Judge lightly 0, judge lightly for
We all one day must meet
Each other round the throne of God
Before his mercy seat
Then pass no sentence here below,
On those who tread earth's sod:
They shall receive their sentence from
A justiee-loving God.
Let no. the blessings we enjoy
Fill us with JOY and pride,
Because we have not felt like them
Whose hearts are solely tried;
But lightly judge the sons of men
Who evil deeds pursue;
Perhaps they never had the light
That pours its rays on you.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-01

Es7s~A gentleman Of this city has favor
tie p2rlor dog, which has long manifested a
decided taste for music uniformly taking up
bis position near the piano whenever il Is play
ed, aud e,incing unusual interest in the per-
formanccs. a few days since. US the gentle
man informs u.s. his wife sitting in an sdjoin-
ing room. was surprised to hcas as she sup.
posed, some person fumbling at tho piano. 10
a singulsrly awkward manner On examin-
ing the cause Of the disturbance, she found
the dog seized by an impulse Of imitation.
standing upon his hind feet. and actually en-
gagged in attempting to play upon tho instru-
ment. This is wonderful dog, and no doubt
with proper training, may become musical
prodigy Boston 7rarellcr.
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ray-A resident Of a western town. !

Fy-A resident Of western town. com
planning that be could not sleep one night.
summed up the causes A wailing babe Of
seventeen days-dog bowling under the win
dow-cat fight in the alley--a colored sere-
made at the shapty over the way--tooth ache
and pig trying tog get in ~ the back door
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DIR, WIN. M. HAMMOND

TTAvING located himseifin Martinsburg Of
fers his Professional Services to the public
generally H6y-0iiee and dwelling on Burke at,
one door East Of Mr. Dennis McSherry' residence.
Martinsburg. may 20, 1881 lily.
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AnsrEMIous DIET.


Many cases Of Illness. both in adults ard
children, may be readily cured ~ abstinence
from all food Headaches, disordered ston.
achs. and many other attacks, are often caus-
cd by violating the rules Of health. ind in
consequence SEINE parts Of the system nre
overloaded, Or some Of the organs are clogged
Omitting one, two. or three meals, MS The case
may he. gives the system u chance to rest.
and allows the cogged organs to dispose Of
their burden. The practice Of giving drugs
to clear out the stomach. though it sny If
ford the needed temporary relief. always
weakcns the system while abstinence secures
the COED result without doing any injury
Said young gentleman TO o distinguished
medical practitioner in Philadelphia. doc.
tor what do you do for yourself when you
have turn Of headache Or other slight ut
tack p
Go without my dnKcr, was the reply
And if TINT does not cure you, what
then {"
Go without my supper" A
'But if that does not cure you, VIA.
them
. Go without my breakfast. We physi.
clans seldom take medicines ourselves, or use
them in our families for We know that alb
stinerce is better. but we cannot make our
patients believe it,
Many cases Of sligbt iadisposition ara cured
by a change Of diet. Thus, If person suf-
iers from constipation, has headache slight
attacks Of fever, on dyspepsia, the enuse may
often BIO removed by eating rye mnsh aud
molasses baked apples. and other fruits
Domestic Receip. Book.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-01
OUEEN CITY HAMS.

nNE fierce John Shay's Queen City Su-
~ gar ured Canvassed Hams, for sale by
NAV s. 1852. RIDDLE s. BRO.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-01
HOW TO ..EINIsH'' A DAUGHTER.

l. BE always telling her bow pretty she is.
2. lnstil in her mind proper love of dress.
3, Accustom her to so much pleasure that
she is never happy at home.
4 Allow her to read nothing but novels.
8, Teach her all the accomplishments, bat
none Of the utilities, Of life.
g. Keep her in the darkest ignorance of
the mysteries Of housekeeping.
T. Initiate her into the principle that it is
vulgar to do anything for herself
g. TO strengthen the latter belief let her
have ladies' maid
o And lastly, having given her such an
education marry her to clerk in the Treas
ury npon e75 year, or to an ensign that is
going out to India.
If. with the above careful training, your
daughters is not finished, you may be sure il
is no fault of yours aud you must look upon
her escape as nothing short of miracle
Punch.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-01

TNoRMERLY Of Washington, D c.. havingre
moved TO Martinsburg willpractice At
rney and Councillor at Law, in Berkcle. andthe
doining Counties march 20 1919
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Holm III, RIOudcI.

yH,IN, copperand heet-lronanufacturer, and
4 Brass Founder Shop. corner of Queen and
Martin SITS. and opposite the Lutheran Church
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8, Garard.

57tcMMISSIONER IN .cHANCERr--Otlce.o over
Z the Clerks Office OF the CiicuitC Court.
April 30 1880
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DIR. IL. Summers,

HAyING located himself in Martinsbu. g for
4 the practice OF medicine may be found at his
residence, nearly opposite the Lutheran Church
Anrii2 % lSio
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-01

HAS resumed the practice Of Medicine and
u l. Surgery in Mar,insburg. 0S-Oflice next
TO Hoge's Opposite the ourt.house.
January 90 1852