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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17

If there existed any doub- that the admin
istrst;on il fairly in for the Pacific Railroad,
the following from the Washington Union
(which we suppose, i authoritative in this in 7
stance) would be conclusive.--N \. Herald.
ut may turn out. and we think it prob
ably will. that the determination Of the gov
eminent to furnish effectual aid in the con-
struetion Of road through its own territory.
wherein lie the great physical obstacles. will
give to the enterprise so much certainty Of
success, that individual and municipal capital
viii be enabled to construct not only one but
many diverging tracks through the States
through whose territory it may pass In that
event the original strict doctrine of construc-
ton stands intact. If il becomes necessary,
however. for the government to give aid to
private capital to promote the enterprise in
the State, then il does not follow that m ap-
preparation from the Treasury will be essen
tial-the aid may be derived from the public
lands of those States; and. in that event. the
old strict construction principle may not be
disturbed. But even if it becomes essential.
in order to insure the success of the enter
prise, that money should be appropriated by
the governments to be expended in aid Of the
work in the States it may be found. upon care
full investigation. that the power to protect
our Pacific possessions. in obedience to an ex :
press trust assumed by the government, may
so far be regarded as q specified or express
grant in the constitution a. to authorize the
appropriation"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17


The Great Council ofthe Improved Order
of Red Men Of the State Of Virginia, at its
annual meeting held in Winchester. on the
9th uitimo, elected the following officers 70,
the ensuing year
Andrew McAlister, Of Suffolk Great So
chem ! j. p. A Eutler of Shepherdstown,
Great Senior Sycamore; John II. Tatsa
paugh, Of Alexandria, Great Junior Saga
'a''r., JYSohu b. Evans, Of Stanton, Great
Prophet; G. A. Is. Coaroth, of Winchester
Great Chief Of Records; Samuel Hardy,
Of Winchester. Grea. Keeper of JYampum.
d. d. Fiske, Of Portsmouth, j. r. Bowen,
of Winchester, and d. Seigle, Of Ilarper's
Ferry, Representatives to the Great Coun.
Gil Of the United States, which meets in Bal
simore on the 18th day Of September next.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17


pay A correspondent Of the Baltimore
Clipper, in speaking of Williamsport Nd.
says
Trade there is again in healthy condi-
tion, all traces Of the Cholera having disap-
peared, except it be those whose friends were
stricken down by this dreadful scourgo. An
incident related to me is worthy of note, as it
speaks we'll for one whose self sacrificing dis.
position prompted her to become an angel Of
mercy to the afflicted and suffering of that i'll
fated place. A young lady of Martinsburg,
bearing of the distressed condition of those
suffering from the attacks of the ruthless dc.
stroyer, voluntarily left her comfortable home.
and offered her services to the sick. She re-
manned there until the disease had disappear
ed, and then returned to enjoy the sweet sat
isfaction Of having aided in the relief Of suf-
fering humanity. She bad no friends there
not even common acquaintances to prompt
her to the act, neither had she ary pecuniary
consideration. for on ample fortune placed hcl
beyond the reach Of poverty or necessity tt
toll. but the noble impulse of humanity LEI
her forth to offer herself sacrifice for tn,
good Of others F"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17

This body met in Charlottesville on the
Sd inst. The number Of delegates in atten-
dance were about lis There were no deli
egates from this county. About shirty coun-
ties were represented in all. The following
resolutions were adopted
ResofDed. l. That there ought to be q law
prohibitory Of the manufacture or keeping for
sale, and Of the traffic in intoxicating drinks,
guarded BY proper provisions and penalties,
and especially by the provision that all such
liqaors found in ones possession, contrary to
law, shall be destroyed.
2. That such law ought to be submitted
TO the people Of each county and city, and
be in force, when it is adopted by majority
Of legal votes.
3. That in those counties, and cities, where
it shall be rejected, the county or hastings
courts ought to have power IN their discre-
ton, to refuse all licenses for the sale OF in
toxicating liquors.
4. That memorial be drawn up in ac-
cordance with the purport of the above reso-
luton, to be presented to the Legislature,
during the ensuing winter.
8. That 49, be appointed to present said
paper, aud that he apply for permission to
appear at the bar Of the House for the pur-
pose Of addressing it in favor Of the law
prayed for.
6. And that there be formed throughout
the State associations to be called Anti-Li-
cense Law Leagues, to be composed Of all
such persons as will pledge themselves to la
b<.~ x~~4a E>r /. AL NJ ha npan
Laws, and the adoption of a prohibitory Ii
quor law. The following form of pledge is
recommended: 4f
pledge myself 70 use all proper means to
secure law prohibiting the manufacture and
sale Of intoxicating beverages and will vote
forit, and aid in enforcing its due observance.
An Executive Committee was appointed,
consisting of the following gentlemen Gen.
John II. Cooke, of Fluyana; Capt. Dim
mock, Alfred s. Lee, Samuel Reeve and Col.
Thos. j. Evans, of Richmond F. N. Wat
kins, of Farmville; Lucien Minor, of Louisa
John Il. Minor, Of Albemarle; D. Robert
Read, of Henry; and Daniel Dodson, of Pc
tcrsburg.
This Committee was authorized to employ
four lecturers to visit the different parts of
the State and deliver lectures on the subject
of temperance.
With regard to means for advancing the
cause oftemperance, q counties were pledged
to raise $2500 for that purpose.
The Convention appointed fifty delegates
to the ''World's temperance Convention."-
1t is called by some of the most respectable
men in the South and the North, and is to
meet in New York, on the 9th of September.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17
ARTIKsBURG: --~~-----
WEDNESDAY MORNING, AUGUST II. 1858.


We have received from the publisher, Mr.
HxaRMASs J. MEIER, 1G4, William Street.
New York, numbers of the "United States
Illustrated" and ss0Teyer's Universum. p
The former is a magnificent work, just com
snenced. 1t viii appear in parts, at so cents
each, and two volumes--one devoted to East
ern, and the other to Western subjects-will
be completed before the close Of the presen,
year. Each part will contain four steel en-
cravings from original drawings by ominen,
artists.
The number Of "Aieyer's Universum" be-
fore US is the first Of Vol. IL. This work is
published in scmi-monthly parts, price rs
cents each. The Literary Gazette says it is
-'ihe most elegant and the cheapest, the most
instructive, and the most entertaining book
Of prints in the whole world" Both works
are edited by CHARLES A. DANA, whose
name is sufficient guarantee that the liter
airy department. will possess substantial merit.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17
| !, PUBLIC e SALE
VALUABLE VIRGINIA LAND

shk undersigned, executor Of Anfhcny Rossn.
Il berger, decd, will sell At public anctlou 10
the highest bidder, in front Of The Court-bouss
Msrtinsbnrg, Berkeley County, on .Aesasy, sAs loI
day q OcteeO, tConrf-dsya 1888, that desirable
tract q Land known asths s'Rossaberger FARM
$50 Acres md ~ Poles,
TO be divided into tive porsions--the former q sr
tanning 200 acres the latter 100 acres ana rs poes
VI the former about as acres are in keaf TssI.- :
the balance highly cultivated, with good fencing
and well waterei BY never FAILING STREAM
running near the Dwellings. There are three
aad one Peach. ~
The improvements consist off comfortable Tsssr
Dwelling, Kitchen, and all other out Buiidinss
- necessary to the convenience Of Farming,
such ne good Barn and Stabling. .fwS
lx Corn Houses and Sheds, two good Teuensv'
Houses, one large Straw House, Stone DAIRY os
two stories, Carriage House, Poultry House. Neat
Houses, 60 Also, good Cistern, well Of Psrs
Limestone Water In the yard, with Pump attach.
ed.
OF the latter tract about IS acres are heay,lv
timbered---ths balance highly cultivated
fenced and watered By stream running through
the tract near the dwelling This tract like The
former is furnished with good Dwelling, Ks,ch.
en-, Barn, Stabling, Corn House. Smoke House, aaa
q never failing we'll Of water in the yard
There are also upon the Tract few scattering
fruit trees.
The Farm is situated in Berkeley County, three.
miles North1wese Of Martinsburg ave miles sonth
Of Hedgesville, and three miles West Of the Ball.
more and Ohio Rail Road, adjoining the LANDS Of
Messrs. Nadenbousch, Jno. n Small, yno. P. Wal.
tiers, and others Its location and advantages rem.
der II one of the best market farms in the Countv
Its richness soil is acknowledged superior 10 any
in the County, ifnot IN the Valley.
Terms of Sais.--Five hundred dollars TO be nai8
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17
THE STATE OF FRANKLIN.

1t is not generally known that. 10 1884,
the Western portion of s. Carolina seeded
from the Eastern, forming new State called
Franklin. DR.. j G Ramsey, who has re-
Gently published an interesting history Of the
state Of Tennessee, has substantiated the fact
The State Of Franklin maintained seperate
existence for nearly four years. 1t after
wards, With other territory. became the pres
cut State of Tennessee.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17
gH-The ALBANY Argus" thus talks to
IL VT-.... IL M~....

the Washington Union and Marcy
"We suspect that the Washington Union
when it deigns to cast glance at matters in
this State. looks through other glasses than
its own We have heard it intimated, and
with great deal of plausibility. if not prob
ability, that in taking sides. as it has most
distinctly Of late. with the free soil faction 10
this State. as against the national and true
democracy. it permits somebody other than its
responsible conductors to speak for it, that
somebody is not the most reliable or uupreju-
diced person that might have been selected to
talk about matters and things in this State.
"But it would be strange if the functionary
alluded to did not sympathise with his free
soil friends and supporters for the Presidency
here. in '52. and the supposed advocates now
of bis claims for the succession. instead of
those who distrusted to him. under bis new
associations then. have seen nothing in his
proscriptive and intolersnt course since to as
sure them Of any thing save his applicable en-
nifty toward all who, standing on their ancient
principles and by old and tried friends stand
also in the way of bis authority"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17

People wonder at the quick efficacy o. the r..
II. z Remedies in stoprinx 4sai removing il
causes, and curing the most obstinate complaints.
Yet there is no mystery ia it--there 10 moth ing
miraculous about r. True, until the r. 4. X
Remedies were introduced no remedy or medicine
was ever known to stop the most torturinr pains
in few seconds, and aliay the most violent Cramp
OF Cholera, Neusalgia, Spasms, &c, In few min
utes. Railways Ready Relief will stop main in.
stantly because it produces counter action upcn
the parts where pain is felt 1.-THE patient suffers
from Neuralgia, it Immediately acts upon the
nerves, produces counter irritation, invigorases
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 counterfeit the effects produced BY diseased ac-
ton. Ii you are the victim of Cholera. il acts
instantly-taken internally, itset:les the stomach
and aliays all painful irritation and sickness, il
infuses heat into the blood, and its warm and
healthful influence thrills through every portion
Of the body; il
NEuTRALIREs THE POISONOUS MALARIA or
CHOLERA AND cEEcEs IT'S PROGRESS.
Applied externally, II allays Cramps und Spasms
and restores the coid-crampen aid almost lifsless
victim, TO life and health. II you are troubled
with Sick Headache. the Ready Relief taken IN.
ternally will neutralize the acid Of the stomach.
make the stomach sweet and pure, and the breath
fragrant; externally, 1t viii produce q 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 ia the science Of it's chemical and pharmaceu.
teal combination. So with each Of the other h.
II. X. Remedies. The Resolvent acts in like man.
ner upon the blood and the diseased deposits rem
ovating and resolving away from the system oil
scrofulous humors and poisonous deposits
RAILWAYS REGULATORS For regulating
tbs organs Of the system and securing regular
action of each ha hoWe ALL retain
ed humors, assisting the stomach, aiding the d.
gestive organs in their functional duties, the liver
to secrete its Bile, and the kidne and bladder
their urine; the bowels 70 discharge their burden
and the skin 10 emit free and healthy perspira-
ton. Such are the effects the r. r. n. Remedies
have upon the system, and the mystery of their
curing the sick so quick
r. r. h. Remedies are for Sale by Druggists
generally. sNae i-s
Aug. 10. s53,-4Esm
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17
LIST OF LETTERS

REMAINING in the Post Office at Martins
burg, August II, 1858, which, if not called
for by the lst Of October, will be sent to tho
Dead Letter Office
A-Thos. e. Austin, Jas. Anderson.
B-Wm. Barrett, Loreny Beck, Cornelius
Brosnan, Thos. Brown, Jas. Bynal, Jno. II.
Bussard 2, Ormond Butler, Lewis E.. Bourn,
Mrs. Boteler, Rev. T. G.. Ball, Mrs. #. NJ.
Bloom, Isaac v. Byne, Sam'l. Brossnahan.
C-Jno. II. Campbell, Mary G. Osborn,
Emily Cole, j. j. Clark 2, Jno. w. Cham
bers, Mr.. A. Cleaver, John h. Cox.
D-Rev. S. s. Deale, Tenant 7. Didiet.
Samuel Dooley.
C--Miss Martha Ganisran, w, S. Graf.
H-Thos. Haskell, Sam'l. Hotinger, Geo.
w. Hall, A. G. Hammond 2, David Horner,
T. T. Hudspeth.
ii. Intyer, 2.
Louis johnson, Elisha James.
k-Thos. Kellyhan, Thos. Kelly,2
L-Miss Leland, Jacob Light, Robt. Lang,
Robert Love, Richard Lamar.
M-Geo. McGinksons, Mary p. Miller,
John Myers, McMurphy, Miss Frances NAL
lory, Miss Marion Miller, Cal. Maccurdsrs,
David Miller, Mrs. Elizabeth Miller.
P-Mrs. nj. Porter, Jesse Paine.
Q-Simon Quinn.
R-David Rosenberger, Anthony Rye 2,
Laurence Roach, Miss Rachael Richards,
Patrick Render.
S-Dr. D. s. Strange, Miss Caroline Suter,
John Snowdeal, G. w. Slower.
Caleb Tate, Samuel Taylor, e. G.. Ia
bier, Miss Caroline Tennson, Mrs. Thornbury
W-Andrew Wrench.
Persons calling for any Of the above
letters will please say they have been adves-
tised, otherwise they may be forgotten.
aug II. SAM'L. ALBURTIS, p. N.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17

BB-A Northern paper. speaking of the
opposition of the Virginia politicians to the
Presidents Pacific Railroad project, says the
Administration can afford to loose Virginia.
the Enquirer inclusive. Is this possible? We
have seen good many signs, indicating quite
clearly that Virginia and Virginia statesmen
no longer enjoy the repute at Washington they
once did but can it be. that the B,igadier
entsrsains for moment the monstrous absur-
dity, that the Government can move peg
without the aid of Virginia ? Get along with
out Virginia, the Enquirer inclusive !! Why
it is fat burglary! The Brigadier will have
to be taken out and talked to !-R Whig
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17
ALTERED NOTES.

We learn from the Morgantown (Va } Mir
ror that notes. altered from 81 to $40, on the
Cumberland Savings Bank Of Cumberland,
are in circulation in that region. The one
shown the editor of tho Mirror was so inge-
niously executed that persons not in the con-
slant habit of handling paper currency would
scarcely notice the fraud. 1t was done by
pasting the words Ten Dollars" over Zone
Dollar" in the centre Of the bill, and the
figures 10 in the right and lett medallions a.
the up per corners.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17
Fatal RAILROAD ACCIDENT.

The passenger train which left Cumber-
berland on Thursday morning last for Balti-
more, ran of the track seven miles above Sir
Johns Run. VIM. Linthicum. the fireman
Of the train. was Instantly killed, and the en-
gineer, Charles Linthicum. badly burt
Robert anderson. an employee Of the road,
who was on the engine was also severely in
jured. None Of the passengers were hurt.
We learn that Charles Lintbicum died on
Saturday last from the injuries received.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17

EarAu exhibit Of the public debt and re-
sources Of the State Of Virginia has just been
prepared for the financial public BY 1.-THE hank
ers of the Commonwealth. Messrs. Selden,
Withers & Co., Of Washington city. This
exhibit is noticed 10 the Union as very COM
plete and satisfactory one. That paper says
1.-The existing debt of the Commonwealth, on
the 25th Of March last--aitbough nominally
nearly sixteen millions dolars-is reduced,
by representation of old and valuable. and
uniformly dividend payment bank stocks. to
an internal Improvement debt $10.553.6l5 ;
and of this sum. $6,134,645 is. properly. a
canal debt incurred in the construction Of the
Great Kanawha and James River canal
leaving Of the debt
To productive Railroad object 1901, 66S
Miscellaneous & non productive 1887 1902
The State by reccLt acts Of the Legisla-
ture, determined to extend and encourage q
more general and complete system Of railway
Improvement; and to this end, fixed upon
three ffths, or 60 per cent. of the aggregate
cost Of each trunk line to which she proposes
to oxtcnd her aid, as the basis Of a direct is
sue, or contingent loan Of credit and public
faith The aggregate cost Of the State Of this
system, in any possible or contingent event,
(the whole calculated to be completed in three
years, and much Of lit rendered productive be.
fore the expiration of that period is $11.-
S54,737; Of which on the 25th oe March,
"a, DOS, 664, was known to be direct and GER
tain, the remainder left to tho claims which
private or corporate enterprise may hereafter
make on the Commonwealth for her three
fifths aid to certain trunk lines Of railway
contemplated by the aots Of the Legislature"
-4lcx, Gdz.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17
THE CROP OF THE WEST.

A gentleman, who has just returned to
New York from an extensive tour to the West
including the northern parts of Ohio, Indi-
ana, Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin. rep
rescuts the crops generally as exceedingly
good. and that the yield of grain, hay. &c.
would be large. The Western part of Penn
sylvania is likewise described as Seing unu-
sually bountiful in production.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17

Philadelphia, Aug 10--Yesterday after
noon, the train Of ears which left Ambcy al
4 P. ". going very fast TO recover lost time
when vt the oia bridge eight miles from Am.
boy. collision occurred with the train from
Philadelphia. The engine was smashed and
several cars were destroyed. Four passen-
gers we're killed, and over twenty wounded
The killed. are the daughter Of Mr.. D. Dustin
Of New York; the nurse Of the same, whose
name is unknown; and German, aud an un-
known Irish woman.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17
FIRE.

About 7 O'Clock, on Saturday evening last,
smoke was discovered issuing from the roof
of The dwelling Of Mr.. Andrew Rouch The
alarm being given, the Fire Company with
their apparatus, and large number of citi.
gems were promptly on the spot. aud the fire
extinguished. IL is supposed to have origi
mated from lighted cigar or match being laid
on the bed in the attic. But little damage
was done.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17
Total to Aug. u, IS


Sixty. Eve casualties hundred and seven
ty- six DEATHS and three hundred and thirty
three persons injured.
And yet this table does not comprise those
numerous casualties which have been wholly
or partly owing to the carelessness Of the vic
Tins 1t only contains those disasters which
might have been avoided by the proper man
agement Of the roads and by the attention Of
the officials. We leave the above synopsis to
preach its own eloquent story, trusting that
it will arouse, not managers and directors to
proper performance Of their duty to society
of that we have no hope--but legislators
to devise and enact such coercive measures
as shall be sufficient, so far as human wisdom
eau effect to protect the community from
those terrific daily disasters, which. in their
consequences, are hardly less fatal to lie and
limb than would be the existence Of state Of
civil war.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17

The Union quotes approvingly, an article
from the Philadelphia North American (whil-
ON, "a federal. whig Journal y in favor of
the Pacific Rail Road, and the attitude ofthe
Administration. with regard to that work. we
presume. federal. whis' journals, will not,
hereafter be in such disrepute as formerly,
with the Administration wing of the democrat
ic party'-Ale1. Gag.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17
Commercial Refor0.
Martinsburg Market, August l6

,.ruM q n II PRICES CURR &c n.
yok rHs WEEK nsprss AUGUST 10, 1850
g>,oyt.d by ndolph - Lsstmerso 2 Sosfh srse'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17
DANGEROUS FALL.

On Wednesday night last, one Of the hands
a colored man, belonging to the night passen.
ger train, being little "behind time" at biz
supper. at Staub's Hotel, was left He pu.
on all the steam possible. and was jus. abou!
70 overtskc the train on the Bridge, whom,
the floor being removed for repairs. he went
through. and fell some thirty feet. striking on
his head and shoulders he was considerably
bruised, but not seriously injured
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17
LARGE ARRIVALS.

The amount Of arrivals. at Strothers Hotel,
during the week. has been two Hundred and
Sixty Two. Aud Sixty Two at j. O'Fer-
rails Hotel. making the aggregate arrivals at
the two principal Hotels, THREE HUN
DRIED AND TWENTY FOUR. Amongst
whom are some of the most distinguished sons,
(and daughters too.) of the earth.--B. En..
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17
Tho yellow Fever a. New Orleans.

New Orleans, Aug. 18th The ravages Of
the fever show no abatement in the virulencc
of the epidemic. The deaths on Sunday we're
1865. on Monday 1913, on Tuesday 164 and
on Wednesday, l95 showing total of TIT
for che four days.
New Orleans, Aug 1sth.--The ravages
Of the fever continue undated and there is
no check to its unprecedented fatality. The
number of deaths up to II o'clock at noon
TO- day has been 200 of yellow fever alone.