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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-10
rHrR1GnT COURSE.

The subject of State Improvement is at
this time occupying more attention IN VIZ
ginia than any question of federal politics.
This is as it should be, and is most en-
couraging sign OF the future prosperity OF the
State. She has fallen behind other States
simply because she has devoted her attention
chiefly to national affairs and neglected her
own business, while they. more wise and prac-
teal, bestowed their energies mainly upon
State improvement, and made federal politics
matter ofsecondary consideration, Thus. 1t
has happened that the South, advocating State
Rights with peculiar energy and eloquence,
and giving to general government most OF its
brightest ornaments in the council and the
field, has fallen behind the North. whichIhas
said little about State Rights, but acted up
on home policy, and thus acquired wealth
and power to secure its rights against en-
croacbment.
Now that the South has discovered her
mistake, we anticipate the speedy building up
of all her great interests The same talent
and energy which, applied to federal affairs,
have crowned the nation with glory and pros
perity, will be followed by like benefcent re-
suits, when devoted to the development Of
our own resources, to internal improvements
to direct foreign trade. and to popular educa-
ton. The State pride and feryid patriotism
of the South will find their legitimate use and
direction when, instead Of appearing belted
spurred aud plumed upon a federal arena
they grapple with strong hands and resolutt
hearts. with the exigencies ofther own domes
tic condition. This path of action may BE-
comparatively narrow and humble. but it viii
lead from the lowly vale of advesity to thu
mountain top of fortune, honor and security
| - Ricb 1f1il
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-10
TIE HARMONIOUS DEMOCRACY.

Hon. James Maurice, Democratic member
of Congress from the FIRST District of New
York, finding The appointments Of the Presi-
dent so exceedingly unpopular in his district,
has felt himself called upon to come out in a
"letter to the Democratic voters disclaiming
all agency in those appointments. and adding
his personal condemnation Of the Presi
dents course. We will give an extract from
his letter:
"For the present it will be sufficient to ob-
serve that if had believed it possible that
the nominee of the last Baltimore Democrat
ic Convention could lend himself to the fur
therance of faction north or south, my name
would not have been presented for your suf.
trsges. And Ii the great body of the Amer.
lean people had noe been deceived into his
support, as was, General Pierce would still
be practiciug law at Concord, and illustrating
by turns the politics aud the Jurisprudence of
New Hampshire have too high respect
Tor the office OF Chief Magistrate Of this Re-
public, and | am too willing to yield to its
possessor that respect to which the Office it.
sell deserves, TO say more at this time on the
subject"
Such is the testimony Of a Democratic
member of Congress in relation to the ap-
po'ntments of the administration and he
differs from the great body Of the sober mind
cd Democrats only in this; he publishes his
disapprobation, while many others "grin and
bear it,"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-10

Martinsburg Market, August

BALTIM Il E PRICES REM.
roe ras wssk sspIss AUGUST s, 1883
Reported 6y Randolph ~ Lasimer, b2 sosth Syss
BACON.-Sides are bringing ~ to 8 cts.
Shoulders 61a to cts. and the ordi-
a nary style of hams IL to l21s cts.
CORN.--Ratber dull. with sales of White al
GA to 65 cts Yellow at 65 to &C cts
CLOVERSEED.-O Of season, nominal
at So to 1925.
FLOUR. = The late news from Europe,
though favorable has been without eff
feet on the market. Sales continue al
S5,1S34 to 1926 for Howard st. and
$685. for City Mills. though no
sales of the latter have been made
Holders frm.
HOGS.-$6, SO to$7.
OATS.-Md are worth 81 to 40 cts. and
prime Ha at 40 to 43 cts.
RYE.-Sales at 60 to 70 cts.
WOOL.--Is on the decline and sales to day
of Washed at 38 20 43 cts. Uuwash,
ed at 26 to 80 cts.
WHEAT-Sales of Good to Prime reds al
$1,15 to $1.lS; Inferior to Good
reds at 81, 10 to 81, is; Prime Fam
lily Flour. white $3.50 to $l.25.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-10

The Right Worthy Grand Band of Virginia,
Of Independent Order of United Brothers,
held their regular communication in thi,
place, on Thursday the 2sth ult., and cleo
ted the following grand officers for the ensu-
ing year =
N. w. bearing, r. w. Grand Master,
X. P. Henry, r. w. Deputy Grand Master
john II. Tatsapaugh, Grand Warden;
John Koonce, Grand Secretary, tre-clected);
+. NJ. Burkhart, Grand Treasurer
Edmund p. Hunter, Grand Chaplain !;
David Seigle, Grand Marshal.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-10

In the year 1892, Mr.. Murdoch made use
of gas in lighting his house and office at Red
ruth, in Cornwall, where he then resided
The mines at which he worked being distance
some two miles from his house, he was in the
constant practice of filling bladder with
coal gas, in the neck of which he fixed me-
talic tube, with small orifec, through which
the gas issued; this being ignited, served as
lantern to light his way for the oonsidera-
BILE distance he had mig chilly to traverse
This mode of illumination being then cener-
ally unknown, it was thought by the COM
mon people that magical art alone could pro-
duce such an Clegs's Treatise on
Coal gas.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-10
THE PACIFIC RAILROAD.
Democratic adoption of whis Doctrine


The National Intelligeucer publishes a re-
cent article of the Washington Union, defend
ing the constitutionality of the construction
by Government Of the Pacific Railroad, with
the following comment:
at was remarkable article TO be found
in the columns of that journal, and, regard
ing it as evidently speaking fer the Execu-
tive. we read it with as much pleasure as sur.
prise. The arguments were not new to us
we had heard them in former times repeated
from year to year by the great champion o.
Internal Improvements. the illustrious Clay,
with all the power of his peerless eloquence,
and especially in bis, great speech in the
House of Representatives. in 1S17-'1S, and
we could not suppress the qualification we
felt at seeing them substantially reproduced
as Democratic arguments in support of o
great national measure"
The New York Evening Post, one of the
organs of the Democracy in N. Y, notices a
previous reference of the Intelligencer to the
Unions article as follows:
1.-The article struck us precisely as it did
the lntelligencer, but we have so long been
accustomed to see Wing policy defended ia
the columns Of the Union that we did not
mind it. If Mr.. Fillmore's administration
had lasted another term. the Union would
have be en- its organ by this time. 1t is do
ing his party much more good. however, now
than it ever could or can do in the capacity
of an organ for any party"
The question will soon be askcd-"What
has become of the Democrats ?"-Bal.imore
american.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-10

ry-Mr. Benton is getting more and more
enthusiastic on the subject of his route to the
Pacific. He says. "Thc time has come, and,
if not. it will soon be here, and in claps of
thunder, when error shall hide its head, igno-
rance hold its tongue, and scientific" spec
ulation cease to befog he plain question Of
the plain road to the Pacific. Common sense
and practice arc at work, and will vindicate
truth and justice against the errors of ail as
sailants If the 'timc" is to be ushered in,
with ''claps Of thunder then. it behooves all
doubters to look out !-Aler. Gazette.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-10
-----..>>.:M A RTINSBU n G :.,,,.-----
WEDNESDAY MORNING, AUGUST 10. 1863.

rE-It is very singular that VIC should be
compelled to defend ourselves against the
uncalled for attacks Of the Republican, be-
cause in the discharge Of our duty, We mo-
ticed, and gave the facts in relation to the
"missing money!" as fully as we were then
possessed Of them, and without the slightest
prejudice or Partially. But 50 it has been.
Instead Of giving the facts und our notices
of the matter, that the public might then bet
tor judge, the Post Master, through his pa
per, has charged us in his first article with
"unneccssarily giving publicity to THE loss -
and in the second he characterizes what he
is pleased to term the "Gazette's Disclainl-
err" as "contemptible pretex"--languagc
we think altogether unbecoming the high and
dgnifcd position which ho holds. We said
in our last number that eve did not intend
to cast the slightest reflection upon the Post
Office here, or upon any one any ,rhere. =
But the Republican of last Saturday, says,
<sstill there seems TO be disposition to make
capital out Of the circumstance OF the lost
money, at the expense Of this Post Office, no
matter whose character is is traduced. -
This VIC utterly repudiatc and rcpel-we
throw it back, full in the face of its author.
We are not at present in want of the kind Of
"capitap here alluded to, if we understand
it rightly; --and as for "traducing character"
we refer to the files of the Republican. But
further the same paper of same date says
ssBut If this is the game to be played, and
we are compelled to notice the matter again,
it must be in different way" Now with
out pretending to give an Interpretation to
this sentence last quoted, we have simply to
say, that whenever any event of public inte-
rest occurs, we shall notice it if we please,
and in our own way, and whenever attacked
by any person, any where, we shall avail
ourselves of all the provisions of the 'sfrst
law Of nature" sat all hazards, and to the
last extremity"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-10
A BIG SNAKE.

We understand that while Mr.. Whip, a
farmer in the Bedford Valley, not far from
Cumberland, was moving his meadow few
days since, he discovered the track of some
enormous reptile, and upon following it up,
came to the skin that had been shed by
snake, which upon measurement, proved to
be twenty -one feet six inches long This
may seem to be most marvellous snake sto-
ny, but there are several persons in this place,
not remarkable for credulity, who fully be-
heye it. 1t was told us as fact, aud we
tell it as such.-Cum. Journal
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-10
GENERAL AGENCY.
WASHINGTON. D. C.

TIME Subscriber offers his services to the pub.
lie In the prosecution Of claims before Con.
gress or any Of the Departments of the Govern.
ment Some years experience as Disbursing
Agent of the Indian Department, with general
knowledge Of the mode Of transacting business in
the offices of the Government enables him to
promise satisfaction to all who may intrust bust.
ness Of this character to bis care
He will also give special attention 10 the collector
Of Claims against parties reading in the Disfra Of
Columbia vicinity 10 negotiating Loans az veil
as the purchase or sale Of Stocks Real Esfas, Land
Warrants, &c, SC, or furnish information 10 cor.
respondents residing at distance, in regard TO
any business which may interest them at the sea,
Of Government
In all cases where ii is necessary, the legal SER
vices of the lion. SAMUEL Chiffon will be secured.
BsS- Office over the Banking House Of SELpos.
WiTnERs 4 Co., to whom he refers.
JAMES j. MILLER.
Nd. References fthe most satisfactory char
acter viii be given TO correspondents in whatever
State they may reside.
August g. 49, A
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-10
nj. R. hi.
MIRAcuLOus CURES.

People wonder at the quick efficacy Of the r.
R. r. Remedies in stopping pain, removing It's
causes, and curing the most obstinate complaints.
Yet there is no mystery in it-there is nothing
miraculous about it. True, until the r. X. X.
Remedies were introduced, no remedy or medicine
was ever known to stop the most torturing pains
in few seconds, and alay the most violent Cramps
of Cholera Neusalgia, Spasms, &c, in few min
utes. Railways Ready Relief will stop pain in
stantly because it produces q counter action upon
the parts where pain is felt, 1.-THE patient suffers
from Neuralgia, it Immediately acts upon the
nerves, produces counter irritation, invgorates
the nerves and imparts vitality to the parts where
pain is experienced. The action Of the Relief is
quick and the very moment it is applied, il begins
to counteract the effects produced by diseased &C.
ton If you are the victim of Cholera, it acts
instantly--taken internally 1t settles the stomach
and allays all painful irritation and sickness, it
infuses heat into the blood, and its warm and
healthful influence thrills through every portion
of the body; it
NEUTRALIREs THE POISONOUS MALARIA OF
CHOLERA AND cEEcKs ITS PROGRESS.
Applied externally, it allays Cramps und Spasms
and restores the od-crampen, and almost lifeess
victim, to life and health. II you are troubled
with Sick Headache, the Ready Relief taken in
ternaly will neutralze the acid Of the stomach,
make the stomach sweet and pure, and the breath
fragrant; externally, it win produce counter
action on the scalp and refresh the senses. This,
then, is all the mystery about the action of r. r.
Relief it does not lie in the action of the Relief
but in the science of its chemical and pharmaceu-
teal combination. So with each of the other r.
r. r. Remedies. The Resolvent acts in like man.
ner upon the blood, and the diseased deposits rem
ovating and resolving away from the system all
scrofulous humors and poisonous deposits
RAILWAYS REGULATORS. For regulating
tbs organs Of the system and securing regular
action Of each freeing the bowels from all retain
ed hnmors assisting the stomach, aiding the d.
gestive organs in their functional duties, the liver
to secretc its 5ile and the kidney and bladder
their urine; the bowels to discharge their burden
and the skin to emit free and healthy perspira-
ton. Such are the effects the II. r. n. Remedies
have upon the system, and the mystery of their
curing the sick SO quick
r. R. r. Remedies are for Sale by Druggists
generally.
Aug 10 SIT
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-10
uPOISONING.-x11

Thousands Of parents who use Vermfuge compo-
posed of Castor Oil, Calomel, &C., are not aware,
that while they appear to benefit the patient, they
are actually laying the foundations for series OF
diseases such as salvation, loss of sight, weakness
of limbs, &c.
In another column will be found tie advertise
ment of Hobensacks Medicines to which we ask
the attention of all those interested in their own
as we'll as their children's health. IN Liver Com
plants and all disorders arising from those Of Q
bilious type, should make use ofthe only genuine
medicine, mobensacks Liver Pills.
D6s-"B Be not deceicedn but ask for Hobensack',
Worm Syrup and Liver Pills, and observe thai
each has the signature of the Proprietor, J. N
HOBENSACK, as none else are genuine
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-10

The New York Day Book thinks the ine
arts DO not stand much Of a chance in CON-
petition with things ola grosser nature. The
editor says: An exquisite statue of a girl
in prayer is placed directly beside platform
weighing scale, in the North Nave of the
Crystal Palace. We watched them both for
fifteen minutes, and found that twenty seven
people weighed themselves. while only one
stopped to look at the statue. The line arts
stand about the same chance as man has
to win at roulette.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-10
HEALTH OF wIr.LrAMsroRr.

The Williamsport Journal Of The Times says
we can. this week. present, as we have long
wished to do, "clean bin Of health" We
do not know Of single case having occurred
within che last fortnight. in our town; nor
are We now aware that there is any sickness
prevailing not even the usual amount OF ordi-
nary illness usual to the Summer months. In
the surrounding neighborhoods there is still
some sickness. which appears to be rapidly
subsiding; and we now indulge the confident
hope that the dreadful scourge has left u.s. TO
repair so far as we can, the havoc it has made
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-10
IMPORTANT DECISION.

Judge Lomax has decided that the tax on
licences, paid by lawyers, physicians and
dentists, for the year 1852, was unconstitu-
tional, and the town council of Fredericks-
burg has passed an order directing it to be
refunded.
This case will doubtless be carried up to
the Court of Appeals. The Constitution de-
clares that all taxation shall be upon the ad
paiorom principles, and therefore mans
profession cannot be lawfully taxed in the
shape Of license.
The case of Sheriff Gilkeson will be taken
to the Court of Appeals.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-10
BERKELEY SEMINARY.

IN English and Classical School for Boys.
YTNHE next session Of this Institution will CON-
mence on Monday, the 29th Of August. The
course Of instruction will embrace all the branch
es usually taught in the best Academies.
Lectures on various scientific subjects, will be
delivered, to render the course ofinstructon more
interesting. Every attention will be given to
make the course thorough and lasting.
Scholars will be received at any period and
charged from the time of entrance.
Terms per session Of FIVE months for English,
$1,000; for Juniors in Classics and Mathematics,
si2,50; for Seniors in Classics and Mathematics
$500.
For further particulars apply, either in person
or by letter to the Principal, when satisfaction
will be given. SAMUEL d. JOHNSTON,
Principal
Martinsburg Va. August 10, ,53-5t-RKr
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-10
- - - -
BALLOON ASCENSION.

Negotiations are now pending between til e
proprietor of the shannondale Springs, and
Mr. WISE, the celebrated aronaut, for hay
ing balloon ascension at Shannondale.--
should the negotiation be completed, which
IS probable, the ascension will take place
ABOUT the 10th of this month. Capt. Sap
png'on makes every effort to administer tc
the comfort and amusement of his visitors.
Free Press.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-10
PUBLIC SALE,

w The 24ih inst, the following
Personal PROPERTY, viz:
4 Horses and Coltsj
Sheep and Hogs;
2 Wagons, / Cart;
2 Barshear Ploughs. neic,
Dnuble and Single Shopel Ploughs
Wagon Gears; Wheat Fan
! Cutting Bog; Hay, (by the tony
Grindstone; Stands of Bees;
Il lot of Bacon and Lard.
Household and Kitchen Furniture.
Consisting of Beds and Bedsteads
Tables; Chairs !; Bureaus
l first rate Rife;
3 Stores, one a cooking store;
! Safe; l Lounge; and many other ar.
ticfes not necessary to mention.
TERMS.-Six months credit on all sums above
five ollars, with bond and approved security, all
sums under five dollars the cash will be required
No property to be removed until the terms Of sale
are complied with. JOHN YOUNG.
August TO- $50
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-10
TEMPERANCE CONVENTION.

At meeting held in New York, in May
last, it was resolved to appoint committee
consisting of one from each State, to make
arrangements to hold Worlds Temperance
Convention. That committee, comprising
most estimabls and respectable gentlemen,
have called the meeting to be held in New
York city on the 9th of September next
No doubt a large convention will be assem-
blcd, much useful information impaired, and
active steps be taken to arrest the fearful
spread Of intemperance.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-10

assy- AS sign of the confusion prevail
ing among parties. it may be mentioned, that
some Wings are under serious apprehens,ons
least the Locos should rob them OF all their
principals and measures. We wish some
of our Locofoco contemporaries would inform
the public whether any such felonious design
is meditated. They might at the same time
answer the question: lis there Democratic
party among us ?"--Rich. Whig
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-10
p,fa,

On the goth ult., HELENA VIRGINIA. sged months
only daughter OFF = and NJ E. Musctter of this place
AT her residence, Thursday night last Mrs. NANCY
RoSENBERGER, reiet Of MIR. Anthony Rosenberger
decd, Of this County.
In this place. on Monday, the Sth inst Mrs ANGELICA
ROBINSON relict OF Alexander Robins on of Baltimore In
the seventy eighth year of her age.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-10
PUBLIC SALE OF REAL ESTATE
I'm Morgan County.

DY virtue OF decretal order of the Circuit
- Court Of Morgan County. made a, The
last term, in cause therein pending, in which
Redwood, Cook & Co., are pllffs., and John
Stewart deft., the undersigned, as special Com.
missioners. will proceed to sell al public auc-
ton, before the front door Of the Court-house
Of Morgan County, on Monday. the 22d day Of
august aert. (being Court day.) between The
hours Of l0a. m. aud 5 p. M; the following
valuable tract Of land, viz:
A Tract Of Land, containing abom
1Oi ACRES,
lying in the said County Of Morgan, between
Bath and the B. & O. Railroad. This land IS
principally well improved. There is kss.as
Dwelling, Stables, and other improve ~
ments ON it. l, is convenien, 10 the E1lY
Railroad. and is we'll Timbered and well Wa.
tered. The properly is at present in the Dos.
session Of Mr.. John Stewart, who can eiys
any further Information 10 persons desiring 10
purchase.
Terms One third OF the purchase vnon.y
in hand, One-third in nine months from the day
oil sale, and tire residue in IL months from tae
day Of sale. The deferred payments to X sc
cured by bonds, bearing interest ftca' oa'ei
and the title 10 be withheld until me las. pay
men, be made. j. BLAIR HOGE,
US. DUCKWALL.
Spell Com'a
p.-i.t.,, c...,,cs T,lv OF 1870
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-10

% The officers of the various lines of
railroads extending from Tcrre Haute and
Cincinnati to Niagara Falls have issued in
vitations to large number of Southern and
Western editors to make a trip to the mighty
cataract. The tickets allow each gentleman
otake alady with him. The Cleveland Her
aid says, "the project is magnificent one
and in keeping with the wholesale liberality
ofwestcrn railroad and steamboat enterprise. -
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-10
Berkeley Springs. July 81. 1852.
BEDFORD MINERAL WATER.

TAGAIN would announce to the public that ]
L am in constant receipt Of this highly rcpuiea
Water, and am prepared to offer it ut the ver9
lowest possible price, either by the season. gallon
or barrel; we could secure certificates from MANI
who have been benefited by the use Of this water
in cases ofGeneral Debility, Dyspepsia, Deranse
ments Of the Bowels and Liver in Dyspepsia We
have every confidence in its power to produce =
permanent cure, as we are ourselves living wit
ness to the fact, as we'll as many others to whom
we can refer when called on then let all cone
and be cured-for sale by
July 81, 1923. J F. HARRISON
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-10
DEATH OF s. A. GOLDMAN.

The Illustrated Family Friend came to US
last week shrouded in mourning, for the death
of its accomplished and talented Editor, s..
A. Goldman, who departed this life on the
18th July, at the residence of +. w. Hem
ry, Esq, in this State. Mr.. Goldman was
brilliant writer, and had achieved for him
self an enviablc reputation.