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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-09-14
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For the Gazette.
VALPARAISO, chilli, S. A.
BY LUIS.
CONCLUDED.


In default of being able to make you shake
With laughter, kind readers, must try the
effect of an Earthquake upon you. and if the
effect produced but equals that which it had
on the writer every physician will be called
to attend eases of the Ague. But to the
point. April 1ss, 1851 will ever be memoir
able in the records Of my erratic life; for old
Sol, short while before retiring. shot forth
rays of deep crimson color and intense heat.
Lighting up the whole sky with unusual bril-
liancy while to few light. ever varying
clouds that lowered near, he lent the hues and
general appearance of streaming lava Oh!
it was a sublimely magnificent scene And
scarcely bad the soft twilight thrown its love-
inviting spell DER the beautiful harbor, than
Volcano shot forth its food of light SEEM
ingly burlesquing the glorious sunset. Those
on board whom experience. that stern but
faithful master, had taught to know these
symbols, pronounced the eruption an "araut
courier" to an earthquake The following
morning, as | stood in the Plaza de raduana,
conversisg with some of the officers Of Her
Brittauic Majesty's steamer, DRIVER" low
murmur fell on our ears, distant yet distinct,
and increasing in sound, like the roll of a
combing wave on q low, sandy beach. I'm.
mediately men. women, children. and even
quadrupids, instinctvely rushed to the centre
Of the large square, the men and women, beat
ing their breasts and praying aloud, dogs
barking and whining, and horses neighiug,
forming such Babel Of sounds that we stood
transfixed, gazing in mute establishment on
the scene. But not long stood we thus for
shock, such as never hope to feel again,
nearly threw our feet from under us. and a
shower of tiles and two cbimneys warned us
to follow good example. and shift our quarters.
4 few rather long steps brought us to the
centre of the square, secure from the danger
of being crushed by falling tiles, or even
houses, or anything, except the Custom
House steeple, and this we watched most
anxiously, for it careered FIRST to one side then
another and seemed every moment to be on
the eve Of falling! While thus we stood in
anxious suspense, closely huddled together. a
motley crowd. the earth opened in the square
just between my feet, separating there about
half yard three successive times; and OBJ
the agony Of that moments One terrific yell
burst from the crowd. as they scattered on all
sides, preferring to risk the falling tiles, rather
than be swallowed up in their too affection
ats mother earth.
To me hope came not, l deemed myself
lost; and in that one brief moment every i'm
portant occurrence Of my life passed in re-
view before me. could not move from the
spot till she horse of one of the Vigilantes
bounding near me recalled me TO myself, and
! / sprang on his back. dceming myself more
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-09-14
MARTNsBURG, VA WEDNESDAY MORNING SEPTEMBER H. 1885,
MANNERS OF the ruRKs.

In . new work just publised in England.
entitled "Rambles in Southern Selavonia !"
by Neighebaur. German traveller, is the
following description of an incident illustra-
tive Of the manners Of the Turks -
Landing at Belgrade. be found. for the first
time in all bis travelling experience. no ofic-
icus hands ready to seize bis baggage. A
few PAGES off. in front Of a tavern, sat several
Turkish porters smoking their long pipes -
The Doctor doubtless looked helpless enough,
standing beside his portmanteu. but not one Of
them rose to offer bis services.
"Will no one earn piece of money /" /
at last called cut to the smokers, as observed
that my waiting was likely to lead to no other
result than carrying my own baggage.
'All Of US. willingly" replied the porters
almost with one voice. bu. without stirring
from their seats. But, which of us shall
serve you? Whom do you wish ?"
Come who will" was my reply.
The porters pulled hard at their pipes and
looked at each other in silence. At last one
oftbem, seemingly the Oldest, spoke. "Allil, ;"
he said, have you had a job to day p
NO." was the reply of slender young
Moor, attired in white turban, white jerkin,
and large red trousers.
Then carry the gentleman's baggage"
rejoined the other; and the Moor rose from
his stone seat to take possession Of my port
manteau
AS active now as be had previously seemed
apatbetic. Allil led the way to zdania Otter
ally the Building, par erceHence), a hotel
which may vic with the best in Europe as
regards structure and appearance. but where
DR.. Neighebaur had great difficulty in finding
any one to attend to his wants
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-09-14

HxJ- When God formed the rose, he said,
I'll gu shalt iourishand prcad Thy perfume.'
When he commanded the sun to emerge from
chaos, be added. Thou shalt enligbten and
warm the world" When be gave life to the
lark. be enjoined upon it to soar aud sing in
the air Finally. be created man. and told
him TO love- And seeing the sun shine. per
ceiving the rose scattering its odors. hearing
the lark MARBLE in the air. how can man help
loving!
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-09-14

Rss-A good house wife should not be a
person Of one idea. but should be equally ia
miar with the flower garden and the -four
barrel; and though her lesson should be to
lessen expense. the scent of fine rose should
not be less valued than the cent 10 the till.
She will doubtless prefer yard Of shrubbery
to yard Of satin. II her husband is skill
full sower Of grain, she is equally skilful as a
sewer of garments. He keeps his hoes bright
by USE she keeps the hose Of the whole iam-
lily in order.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-09-14
VOL. 54.-N0. IS.
GOING AS rnEraHr.

En- lrishman whose funds were rather low.
had footed it al the way 20 Wheeling and
was still DESTROYS to get as far rs Portsmouth,
thence to proceed By canal to point no: far
distant from the latter place. where work was
to be obtained. Having worn his toes through
bis boots, and the heels Of bis old shoes quite
low. be gave up the idea Of using ''shank's
mare any longer. There we're plenty Of
steamboats, putting and blowing at the landing,
and he became quite fascinated at the idea Of
such an easy mode Of conveyance.
Captain dear" said be. stepping on board
Of a beautiful craft. Captain dear. an, what'll
ye charge to take me to Portsmouth p
"Sevea dollars, in the cabin"
SEWN dollars arrah !! SEWN dollars! =
Why captain dear. hasas slss af that
sum" 1870
"oh. never mindithat. Pat, II take you
as deck passenger Cor three dollaiN IL you'll
half work your passage, that N Snbshds
wood the boat"
Pat unused some time on this proposition,
and then put another question.
"And captain dear. what'll 70 take about
q hundred and saxty pounds Of freight for I"
I'm charge you seventy five cents for
that"
"Ihen, Captain, 70 see I'm just tho boy
that weighs that. 50 20 can enter me A.
freight and III stow away snug enough
somewhere below stairs
A proposition so novel pleased tho captain
highly, and calling one Ct the hands, he gayo
directions to have Pat slowed carefully away
in the hold. and ordered the clerk TO eoter
on the freight lst "oue 1lishman weighing
100 pounds"
Pat kept snug until he reached Ports
mouth, distanc Of 356 miles. having shown
himself but twice, and only for few minutes
at time during the whole passage There
he paid his freight of IS cents. honorably,
and vas next seen with bis bundle, tramping
along the tow path Of the canal for the de-
sired destination.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-09-14
TAILORING.

"AVING renewed his residence in Martins
j burg, and fitted up Tailoring Shop on
Main Street over the Tobacco Store of B. s. Lyeth,
the subscriber avails himself of this method to no.
tfy the public that he is prepared to accommodate
all who have clothes to cut or manufacture, OF
whatever style or description.
He will be in the constant receipt of the city
fashions He is fully prepared to please all tastes
as well in the style to the manner and durabili
ty of his work, And he solicits the support of hi
friends and acquaintances, and of the public gen
orally. WILLIAM HoKE
June 10, is5t-.y
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-09-14
1pofti1al.

Dk5~The members Of the aMind-your-own-b
ess Society" propose for consideration the fol-
wing
QUERIES.
If person feels person treading on his toes,
sed a person ask person how person knows
Is it any body's business,
If gentleman should choose
To wait upon lady,
If the lady don't refuse
Or, to speak little palmer,
That the meaning all may know,
Is it any body's business
If lady has a beau7
Is it any body's business
WHEN the gentleman does call,
Or when he LEAVES the lady,
Or if he leaves at ALI
Or is it necessary
That the curtain should be drawn,
To save from further trouble
The outside lookers-on
Is it any body's business
But TIE LApY's, if her beau
Rides out with other ladies',
And doesn't let her know2
Is it any body's business
But the GENTLBMAN's, if she,
Should accept another escort,
Where HE doesn't chance to be7
If a person on the sidewalk,
Whether great or whether small;
Is it any body's business
Where that person means to call Z
Or if you see person
As he's calling any where,
Is it ANY OF YOUR BUSINESS
What HIS business MAY BE THERR2
The substance of our query,
Simply stated, would be this:
Is it ANY BopY's BUSINESS
What another's BUSINESS is?
If it is, or if it isn't,
We would really Ike to know,
For we're certain if it isn't,
There are some who make it so.
If it is, we'll join the rabble,
And act the noble part
Of the tattlers and defamers,
Who throng the public mart;
But if not, wen act the teacher,
Until each medler learns,
1t were better in the future
To mind his OWN concerns
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-09-14

Bey-"We see but in part, in the beauti-
full language of the Bible. is well and forcibly
illustrated in the following
A traveller, as he passed through large
and thick wood, saw part of huge oak,
which appeared misshapen, and almost SEEM
ed to spoil the scenery.
"If" said be, Il was the owner of this
forest. would cut down that tree"
But when he had assembled the hill and
taken full view Of the forest, this same tree
appeared the most beautiful part Of the whole
landscape.
"How enormously have judged, said he,
while l saw only part y
This plain tale" says DR.. DIN, illus
trates the plans Of God. We now ssee in
part The full view-the harmony and pro
portion of things--all are necessary to clear
up our judgment"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-09-14

The discovery Of faults in those whom We
believe to be perfect, is alwaysa sad tcmpta-
tion to injustice. Our vanity is concerned !;
We have deceived ourselves but do not &c
knowledge it, and insist on believing that We
have been imposed upon by others. And we
fling guilt annoyance and hatred on pcr-
son, who certainly was not the cause of our
installing him from what be never desired to
be thought. Gathe
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-09-14
TWO SHAR PS.

An old man picked up half dollar in the
street
"Old man that's NINE" said keen look
ing rascal. $50 hand it over!''
"Did yours have hole IN il 7" asked tho
old man. "a
Yes il had. said the 9th hstly.
Then il Il bot thine" nj! en- ibe
old man. "tbec unst learn to b1zlittIS sbarp-
er the next time. my boy"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-09-14

sa-lt is not generally bpown that the
leaves of geraniums are an excellent spplica-
ton for cuts. where the skin is rubbed of.
and other wounds Of that kind. One or two
leaves must be bruised and applied on linen
to the part and the wound will become cic.
atrized in very short time.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-09-14

Hs1% The Norristown (Pa.) Watcbman
states that che following lines we're taken
from tombstone upon which there was no
name, in an old grave yard in Virginia:
"My name, my country. what are they to thce7
what whether high or low, my pcdigrcea
Perhaps far surpassed all other men,
Perhaps fell behind them all. What then7
Suffice It, stanger, that thou sce'st tomb
Thou know'st its use ii hides no matter whom "
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-09-14
MISCELLANEOUS.
WATCHES, WGgCEas,
AND JEWELRY.
REMOVAL.

I WOULD would inform the citizens of this
j. county, and the public generally, that l have
REMOVED my WATCH and JEwELRY STORE to No az
BaLTIAORE STREET. siz doors beiow Charles
4sxA street, Bdtttmore, where they will find {~3n
Gha large supply Of fine ooLD Levers, IA
Lepine and SILVER wArcHgs Of every description
GOLD LEVERS from S25 to 500
ALSO, variety Of Gold Chains, Keys, Gold
Pencils and Pens, Rings, Ear Rings, Bracelets,
&c. Also, fine assortment Of Silver spoons, Cups
Butter and Fruit Knives, Of genuine Silver Coin
4, variety Of Aibatta Forks, Spoons, &c, &c
Watch-makers Tools, Jewels, Hands, and Watch
Glass Of every kind
R6-COUNTRY MERCHANTS and watch-ma-
kers will find it to their interest to call and exam
inc my goods as intend to sell as low as any other
house, at Wholesale or retail. prices
CHARLES BLAKE,
No. 2l7 Baltimore street, Baltimore
March 90 .S53--Iy
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-09-14

HJ-Tbers is Young lady in Lafayette.
Indiana, so excessively modest. that every
night before retiring she closes the window
curtains to prevent "the man in the moon"
from looking in
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-09-14

ger. and obedieut to the rein boundea off to-
wards the beach. but ere we reaobed. IL the
shock was over. About three hundred build
ings were either thrown down or SO much in
jured as to be insecure; and. strange 10 saw
no one was killed As soon as practicable
| returned on board, and found that every
thing breakable, particularly glass and csock-
cry ware. was at premium, and to mendsthe
matter, (not the ware,) there was scarcely
enough let whole ia Valparaiso to supply our
wants, SO We had to descend to tint The
landmen. too. had scarcely any wits" left.
as the phrase runs some thought the judg
ment day had certainly arrived while others,
consulting some old tsrs, we're very gravely
informed that the country had taken its usual
ague ut, from whence it derived its name Of
Chill; while many, like Pats parrot, said
nothing, but Kept up divil OF thlnkin' !"
During the following three days we expe-
rienced one hundred and thirteen shocks, but
as the genius said when deqriving those slip
perry specimens OF the piscatorial species, de-
nominated "eels." Of their outer covering,
lts nctning, when they get used to 1t y so
it was With US and the earthquakes. Scarce
~ family in the city resided in their houses,
gu. preferred encampIng either in the streets
or on the surrounding hills. The neighbor-
!no cities suffered far more severely; the loss
in Santiago was estimated Ut four times that
in VALPARAISO vb;cb was ahout a million.
The Temperature during the shock was very
hot and oppressive. but the thermometer
showed no change. A semi sulphurous semi.
carbonic odor waa MAINLY ,l;st;nou;sbable
causing one to dread that he was nearer dread
pblepetbou than was nartico,arlv env;ab,e
The motion Of the earth was ohsorvea 10 he
more violent in some places than in others
even at the short distance Of fttv Yards
strongly. built edifices were reduced Il ru;ns
whilst old shattered cabins. which one MIGHT
think would be DESTROYED bv the first rnds
breath Of old Boreas remained nerfectlv So.
cure. The cantains of vassels offered nm
asylum to any who might deem themselves
more secure on water: for which they re-
ceiyed letter Of tbaoks from tho In.enden,a
Gen Blanco
But lot ne turn N . loss sbock;uo suh;oct
one On which mn.. conra.s vso,r.n oo,hr
siast. | refer to mus;c. Al one time in The
haroor Of this place. there vera sixteen men,
of war at anchor, nine Of which had Bands on
board; at sunset our musicians RECALLED rs
with some gallopades, choice selections from
operas values, polkas, etc, finishing with
some national air then the band Of II. B..
MS frigate "Thetis,' entertained us with
some grand operate music, admirably exccu-
ted; then followed the band, par excellence,
OF the Portland, carrying US far away, on
the wings of the soft. touching melody of
Moore's Sonos N tho .oreo, ;slo of ,bo
~.
."u'esoiuple'l "pere We 'e'eheu III al IL
delights TILL nine o CLOCK, when "GOd Save
=, >, So,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-09-14

DsG" During your travels 10 Csnaaa. Mr..
slocum did you meet with anything 4kskar-
rested your attention ?" YES, SIR Dem
uty Sheriff He not only arrested ny at1cu-
ton, but my person. and marched Us both
Oft to Lincoln county Jail, for crossing the
line without paying duty on a yallow dog "
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-09-14

Ha~ Boston. they say. is the richest city
IN the world in proportion to its population.
IT its taxable property were equally divided,
every Bostonian would have fourteen hundred
and forty dollars. In New York if diyis-
ION OF property were made. they would only
have five hundred and eigty- four dollars
a piece.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-09-14
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a YOUNG LADY,s TOAST.

AZ the 4th Of July celebration in Marion
county. ILL.,. young lady offered the follow
ing toast:-'The yonng men Of America -
Their arms our support; Our arms their
reward Fsll in men, fall in"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-09-14

Ng-lf you put two persons in the same
bedroom, one of whom has the tootbache and
the other is in love, you win find that the
person who has the toothache will 60 to sleep
hrst @ fe
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-09-14

H<g- What beautiful virtue il heneyo
lence 1t is a precious tie existing between
man and man. as children Of one common
Father-a tie wholly unaffected by difference
Of age, station. kindred, or country. and over
which the artificial distinctions of vain world
have little power
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-09-14

Isa-"l could write down twenty cases."
says pious man. when | wished God had
done otherwise than He did but which now
see, had my own will, would have led to
extensive mischief"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-09-14

Bs5~A mathematician being asked by
stout fellow, IF 2 pigs weigh 20 pounds,
how much will large hog weigh r. replied.
jump into the scales. and viii tell you i'm.
mediately."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-09-14
A CARD.


".S just received and opened fresh supply
i Of Drugs, Medicines Dye Stuifs Paints, Oils,
&c., superior lot OF Jewelry of the finest quail
ty and style Fancy Goods--a large assortment.
The attention of the public is respectfully call
ed to stock, and shall be glad TO show goods
to all who may favor us witha call. Wewill make
prices suit to all who may be in want of any arti-
Gle in our assortment. Nov "a, 1882.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-09-14

- ANDAE# EupsH rkBfNET MAkEk 8HoF--
nTTasaxxar blishe very edne sday Morning
81 paid In zavansr 81 within
sx mspth8 from the time Of subscribing
nNo PAPER will be liscontnu uare
paid, except at the option ofthe Editors.
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nss, Under, for the rst three times and Is Cents
ser sqaarefor every subsequent Insertions
Fin all cases, the number ofinsertions required
noted the MSS, the advertisement received win be
- published untilforbid, and charged accordingly.
- The charge for column per will be fifty dollars
w Merchants and others who advertise By the year will be
charged fifteen dollars for four squares with the privilege
change at WILL for anything that they will be char
ged at the usual advertising rates per square
Erv. D. PALMER, the American Newspaper Agent, is
only authorized Agent for this In the cities of Bos
ton Nea York. and Philadelphia and Is duly empowered
to advertisements and subscriptions the
oured by His receipts will be regarded pay ments-
His Offices are-BOSTON ,Scoiiays Building; NEW YORK
Tribune Building; PHILADELPHIA, N. W. corner Third
and Chestu ut streets.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-09-14

FsEJ- Place bone across pork riDd, and
you have .Bony-p part crossing the Rhine
This is termed illustrated history
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-09-14
LIVERY STABLE,

INV EN- SINDLEs
YNHE subscriber having purchased the Horses
i Carriages and Buggys of Mr.. Daniel o. Sny-
der, will continue the Liv- N=s<xp -
cry Stable at the same old EEff43531S--ySTrRp
stand. He will ut all times yol..::l IirMjM TMM
be prepared to furnish horses or convey travel
lers to the country or any of the neig hboring
towns, and likewise to accommodate Pleasure or
Pic Mic Parties Confident that he will render
satisfaction to all he socits for his establ shment
the public patronage. HFYOUNG
August lS53.-6m.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-09-14

BeB~ Contentment it is said is better
than wealth; but the people do not appear
to have much belief in tho assertion.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-09-14
DRESS TRINIMINCS

VELVET Ribbons, Buttons, Braids, Sc.
v a large lot OF them and something nice
For sale cheap. J. w. Ora NTHAM.
November "a. 1852.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-09-14

3D. Somebody says thu Mississippi has
raised one foot When it raises tho other,
it will probably run.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-09-14
INVENTIONS.

Having accidentally come across the dates
of the following inventions. we did not know
that we could make better use of them than
to pass them over to FIJI some vacant corner
in our paper. They may be of some conve-
nience to our reader for reference:
Glass windows were first used in 1850
Chimneys in houses 1886
Lead pipes for conveying water 1852
Tallow candles for lights 1890
Spectacles invented by an Italian 1879
Paper first made from linen 1902
Wooden cloth FIRST made in England 1881
Art Of painting III oil colors l410
Printing invented 1440
Watches made in Germany 1477
Variation of compass noticed 1910
Pins first used in England I543
Circulation of human blood first discov--
cred by Harvey 1919
First newspaper published 1880
First steam engine invented 1649
First Gre engine invented 1868
First cotton planted in the U. States 1860
Steam engine improved by Watt 1867
Steam cotton mill erected 1888
Stereotype printing invented in Scotland 1856
Animal magnetism discovered by Mes
mer 1888
Sabbath school established in York
shire. England 1850
Electro magnetic telegraph invented
by Morse in 1882
Daguerrcotype process invented 1889
Lewist0Un Farmer and Mechanic.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-09-14

Mind your own buiness, and don't
NEEDLE with your ueighbor'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-09-14

u ESPECTFULIY offers his services to the cit
III liens Of Garardstown and vicinity, in the
practice of Medicine and Surgery Office at Mr..
George NJ Bowers. pk7y- References---Dr N r.
Smith, Baltimore Dr. r. u. Thomas Baltimore
Dr.. Samuel Chew, Baltimore; and Dr. VIM. NJ.
Hammond, Martinsburg.
Marcb % 1879 -I E.r .ltr