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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-23
[FoR Tur GAZETTE.
FAREWELL TO CAPE HORN.

ByLIIs
Adien lonely Cape where the Pacifcs' pillows
Resent with sssrnfarr Ailanfiss' Vance;
whereihe ssarn-<ing his head on thy rugget
point pillows,
And chill south west winds thy dread horror.
enhance!
Where loud roaring pillows in wildish comnlotion
Thy rock-girlied coast with vain fury assaulted
Where naught gree,s the ear, save the strife oil
the ocean,
The sea-iowrs wild scream or he patter ofhail
How many gallant ship gracefully bounding
Der oceans Wild waste, in hopes gay, cheering
bloom,
While round her stont decks JOY and m;rth are re-
sounding
Hath met with aheart-rending, needless doom
Dame Nature meier smiled on thy bleak, chilly
mornings,
And even DAD Sol looks down codly on thee,
Thy moons, if bat sunny, are but the read warn.
ings
oftempestsand night-srrfe, between sea and
sea
Farewell, rugged Cape, aud may distance us sever
for distance tits said lends charm to tn,
riew)
From thy barren shores, nd storm revels forever
Withouta regret can bid you adieul
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-23

HSSy- In the formation Of single locomotive
steam engine, there are no fewer than 6.416
pieces to he put together. and these require
to be as accurately adjusted as the works of
watch Every watch consists Of at least
292 pieces. employing, probably, 2l5 per-
sons. distributed among 40 traders. to say
nothing Of the tool makers for all these.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-23
M MERCHANDISE.
LIMIT Off AND PRICES LOWER,

VIE subscriber would respectfully an
i nonDee TO The ellizens OF Mannshurc and
Iciniy. ihafte Is now getting his Pail and
Winter Stock OF
New and Fashionable Clothing.
Aware OF the pressure he SNOW prepared aud
will sell Clothing lower tiian was ever offered
IN The Valley Of Virginia. Come ana examine
my stock before You buy, and save something
Beng connected willia large Clothing Empo
rum in one Of our Eastern Cities. he shall
consequently have all lie latest patterns aud
styles, His stock 81 present consists in pari
of Cloiss. Cassln+res and 1weeds. Goals of
bysiness. frock aud dress patterns Cloth Gas
inere. SatiDef and other Penis. OF new lash
onahle goods, Satin. Silk. Cashmere. Mar
settles. clotii and all klnds Of Vests and cf ey-
CIV price Siorks. SearIs. Cravais. Pocket
Handkerehiefs. Shirts. Collars. Drawers. I'M
der Shirts. and IN facI every thing 10 be found
~ gsnilen,ai's Fashionable Clolhing store
A fresh suPpiyof fashionabIe hats. Gaps.
fancy Boots. Carpei Bsgs. Trunks. Sc. &c
A small stoek OF elegant Gtcass. hned and
laced Overeoais. i}angtps. s'arks. Sc :. ST..
Come give llnl call aud he'll warrant you
are pleased with MS stock and prices. This
is ,aiif place ~ he is determined 10 sell lower
than al.y one else. n. III slime.
september 90. '22.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-23
JEWELRY, sc. sc
I USr received and IN hand and which we off
81 for Sale on the most reasonable terms
325 PIECES OF GOLD;

Breast Pms, Ear Rings, Finger Rings and Cuff
Pins also Gold Collar Buttons, Gold Guard Slides,
Gold Guard Hooks single and doub e Gold Lock-
ets, Gold ever pointed Pencils, solid Silver Thin
bles-- Gold and Pearl shirt Studs Gold Pens and
Silver Cases; silver tiped Pen holders. Silver
frame and other Speciac es; Cases for same; Cog
giles fine plated tea and table Spoons Butter Knives
--Papier Mache Folio; Leather iieelicues Card
Cases: Port Monnes; Steal and Jet Bracelets
Perfume; Dufwood and lybry Bracelets; Steel
Beads and TASTES; Coat Loops Plated Mock
Combs; Accordeons; China Vases. China Cupsan
Saucers. CHM Card Baskets; Superior Work Box
es. with long list of other Fancy Goods TO which
the attention OF the public is invited, as we are de
tcrrnned to sell AZ small profits
Dec /. 1852 WI DORSEY, Druggist.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-23


ssyT- EefruIn. you's heard 90 aiassa Hobbs
dc nun what picked all de locks, bab'usyous
Yeah, oh course, ! hab. Wat you ak dat
for, sam7
Case dis chile knows lock dat 10 cant
rick no how. an wants to az you wat yon
tink it am dat's all
Now den 'spose you tell I
Don't know oh lock dat Massa Hobbs
can't pick yeath.. o. couse.l dqcs. Lock-
jaw . heah hcah got you OAR niggcr'
no you deut llefruui. OATS putty good
for Eeirum; but dat ANT ir I; its lock Of
har. heah.. heah,'
IVA wa wat you laflin at Sam dats nuf-
fin. ldnu't see de linisarity tail doesa,t
look heab Sam. dis chile knows two.
tree. half dozen locks. all 'cn stouter o dem.
What he cant pick
Mats dem Ecfraaf2'
Wy. de locks on do Erie Gunail Oh courso
sam Don't you know muffin. nigger9
Oh 20 way. you amt no count tall you
amt got nuilla aaore do wild such ign rant
callud man as you..
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-23
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
EXCHANGE BANK
sHLDEN, WITHERs & co.,

~
THE undersigned respectful, announce that
i they have formed aco-ptrtncrshipfo TRANSFER
a ,saer,l J,nkins AMI Exchange business in this
Cay under The hrm sELDEN WRITER'S 4 CO,
an are prepared to deal Z,
Fgrsiya md Domestic ", hanyes, Time Bill Pro-
nisorg Nofes Certificates u Drposste, Letters9
Credit, Bahk Votes md Com.
We undertake to make collections anil promptly
TO remit the proceeistoany designated point with
in or without the Union
Mr. VIM 5eiden. u member Of he firm. and for
many years past the Treasurer ne UnHed Sates,
will give his careful personal attention TO all fn-
cial business which we may he employed to trans
act with any ofthe Departments ofthe Government
The business which our employers may require
to transact, win be conducted with fidelity and
promptituds, and upon the most reasonable terms
WILLIAM SELDEN
Lutte Freasnrsr Of tae q. S.
JOHN WITHEES,
or Afe1dndria, Va.
RW LATHAM
Of IYastiagton, u. C.
L. P BAYNE
Of baltimore I'D.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-23

The way to subdue your desires: II they
be i'll permit them not 10 advance, If good,
so moderate them as not to expect for the
future greater favor than the nature Of the
thing aud the Inconsistency offortune will per-
init always balancing what YOU hope for with
what you fear. a wise man ought to live no
mere in hope than in fear. not putting il in
the power Of Fortune to take any thiug from.
n add anything n lie felicity
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-23
FRESH SUPPLY.
WIZ. DORSEY, Druggist.

III AS just received anil opened fresh supply
i of Drugs. Medicines bye Stutfs, Paints. Oils,
Sc. a superior loi of Jewery OF the finest quai-
~ and style. Fancy Goois--a large assortment.
The attention OF the public is respectfully CALI
ed to our stock and shall be glad show goods
to all who may favor Us wthacal We will make
prices sui, 10 all who may be in wantscf any arti
Gle in our assortment Nov "a, 1852.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-23

rSg~Pbilosophers say that shutting the
eyes makes the sense Of hearing more acute.
A wag suggests that this accounts for the
closed eyes that are seen in our churces on
sunday.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-23
our OF rnE slocIn og IABEs. &c


A physician Of high standing, an opposer
of religion, was about to start for California,
when his little child came TO him and banded
him Testament, saying PA, you must take
this to read on the road !" lie pushed the
child away in passion, saying that he did
not want to lie epeumbered with any such
thing. His wife persuaded him to take it to
please the child. On bis way to the gold re-
gions he was taken dangerously sick, and his
companions were obliged to leave him. as they
thought, to die. he became alarmed for bis
sins and was about TO give up in despair,
When he thought If the Testament He
commenced reading it, aud his mind was led
to take bold Of the promises. aud to accept Of
Christ as his Saviour. He recovered from
his sickness. went to tho gold regions, aud a
few days since returned rich nos il the trca
sures of Egypt. bat 10 shat more durable
substance that fadeth not away, eternal 10
tho besvene
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-23
WINTER GOODS.

TENIlE subscribers have just received and open
1 ed fresh supply of giNfER aud FdNCf
GOODS, consisting in part of Bonnet Ribbons
IT'S Straw and other Bonnets. Ladies' S-7v,
TysTySs Collars Kid Gloves. Parasols berege 81
<-sfNS de Lame all coors, Powered Cotton W.
Nusln, dg'd Swiss, al, colors, plain do, Moll
Muslin. besides every article usually kept in "a
Fancy store
GRENSFELDER & SC.ILoSS.
December s. 1852
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-23

RsIg~ Punch wants to know the reason why
gentlemen, upon their hcalths being drunk,
invariably feelit to be the proudest moment
Of their lfe?"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-23

God intended all women 10 be beau
figul, jast as much as he did morning glorics
and roses, and what he intended they should
become they would, if they would only obey
his laws, and cut Incidence, and corset strings,
and indulge in freedom aud fresh air. For
girl to expect to be handsome with the ac-
ton Of her lungs depending upon the expan-
siyc nature Of a cents worth of tape, Is is
absurd as to look for tulips in a SNOW baak,
or a full grown oak tree ina flower pot.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-23
MON /.

HyIIOaE persons Ayho have not settled their ac-
counts with us, will save money by doing so
Immediately 1t is important that our former b.
siness be closed up without delay and those IN
debred may feel assured that they can pay their
accounts to us with less money than to any other
nerson G. & {, W DOLL.
December 6, 1852
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-23

"YoU have two children, said l.
Il have four was the reply; Two on
earth. two in heaven"
There spoke the mother
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-23

feg~A A youth with turn for figures had
five eggs to boil, and being told to give them
three minutes each, boiled them quarter OF
an hour altogether.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-23
NEW GOO S.

FORGE w. BURNS, Is now opening his new
r supply OF FdLL AND WfNFbK o,'oDN,
selected with more than usual care whlch ne "i'
dispose ofupon terms TO SUIT the times
october AZ, 1882
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-23
lloetifal.
IRON THE soururns wreKlY g. O. rosr.
THE PAPER

THE PAPER
In cities, when from sleep we rise,
What is il on the table lies,
And earliest greets our waking eyes
The Paper,
When. whirling on our iron way,
We e'en complain of stsam's delay,
What soothes, and cheers and makes US gay
The Papcri
at village inns when we repcse,
Near qnies summer evenings close,
And helps US then and there to doze'
The Paper!
At home around our blazing hearth,
Where throng the sweetest joys Of earth,
What stirs our tears or tempts our mirth I?
The Paper.
What to the planters mansion brings,
At well known hours, on punctual wings,
The current history ofthings
The Paper
What in the pine-knot's glorious blaze,
Spreads out before the poor mans gaze,
The worlds mutations and its ways
The Paper
What to the partizan makes known,
The turns OF the contested bone"
And tricks of parties not his own
The Paper,
What tells the housewives curious eyes,
Nice recipes for cakes and pies,
And how the roles ut taught 10 rise
The Paper!
What 10 the fashionable belle,
The latest fashion comes to tell,
With those dstatls she fixes SO well2
The Paper!
What the romantic school girl shows,
The last grim tragedy Of woes,
Where love still finds its usual close
The Paper!
What, to be bsiei, appears designed,
70 entertain and foym The mind,
And cheer the heart of human kind
The Paper
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-23

These words affected me deeply. They
came to me through the CRATE of a prison
door. from a young man about twenty five
yeors Of age. of good form and intcligel I
countenance, but quivering aud trembling
from the effects Of iutemperance.
When were you brougl. IN herea'
Yesterday.
On what charge
Drunkenness and disorderly Conduct
~ here are you from Z
.philad lphia.'
~ hat was your occupation there z
Some years sso bad very good place
in Diapers store but fell into bad habits
and lost my Place. Then tiled peddling
books Yesterday came here and hecpme
iasoxipated and wsa taken Up and pat II.
Jail
Were you religiously brought up
Not BY my parents, but | had religious
instruction in the Sunday School
Then you have attended Sunday School p
Yes. sir
What were your first steps astray?'
Going about in the evening. and taking
walks out into the country on sunday
Did you drink when you went on Il ose
excursions 2
Sometimes we did. sometimes we dd'u
Have you been in the habit of praying to
God?'
'Nerer, since aoaS Z child '---Journal Of
Commerce..
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-23

I~ The moro mareied men YOU haze, Tho
fewer crimes there viii be. Examine the
ftigAtful column Of your criminal calenJers
and you win there find hundred 5onihs ex-
ecatcd to ore father Of family. Marriage
renders men more yirtuous, aud more wise
The father Of . family il not willing 70 blusl.
before his children IIo Is afraid to mako
shame their inheritance.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-23

Ignorance is blank sheet. on which we
may write; bat error il scribbled one. from
which we must FIRST erase
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-23

Rsg-As there is no prosperous state Of
life without its calamities, SO there is no ad-
yersity without lit beue6ts
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-23
A CARD.

1--WE undersigned have formed n partner
Il ship in the ,-gai profession. They will
attend the County aud Superior Courts Of
Berkeley. Jefferson, Morgan. and Frederick
and the Superior Courts ofoiher counties ~
such cases only in which They NAV be specially
retasn~d. CHAS. =. PA tts .kNF.Hs
FRANKLIN THOMAS.
AIarinsburr. Aprtl &. I252---ly.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-23
nprsS TRIMMINGS.

yvEIyE Ribbons. Buttons, Btaids, &c.'
larce 10, of Them aud something nice
For sale cheap. J. w. IkaNIhANi'
November "a, 1882.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-23

b. Nature makes poor only when We want
necessaries, but custom gives the name Of
poverty to the want Of superauisies
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-23
BY NORMAN MILLER.
THE MARTINsBURG GAZETTE.
o1sfcE on wEsr KING ssrsgsT, Dsg wesT or
Asoasw EersH's cABisgr nAKsh sHor


|c1- Fra ikzsrrg abishsdev Wednesday AlorDing
JaIln tdyanset 3pii mot paid within
six noaths iroaa the time ~ subscribing.
|e- ~ sa,-r viii ssonsnnsd anti aIiarrearagssare
I'D 4. except afths option 1fths Editors.
or vii be At 81 per square of
~ iaes, uadsr Dor the drstthreetmssand 70 Cents
per sluarefor every subsei lnsertion
IA all red must be
notst the VI ~, tbs advertisement received WILDE
pub fshsI Until orbid. and charged accordingly
n~ The charge for column vii be hfty dollars
r Merchants and others who advertise By the vii be
charged teen oliars for four with the pfis
changs will for thing that they will be char
ged ~ thsnsulI sdvartsng rates per square
Erf, y. PALMER. the American Newspaper Agent, Il
I'd ONLY horissi Age8 for this ths cities Of Bos
ton, New ork, and Philadelphia, and Is duly empowered
70 take Aivsrtsemsnts and subscriptions At the rates RI
gurrd BY His receipts will be regarded ients
Hs OfFees are--BOSrON srolsys Building; NEW VOL
Tribune Building; PHILADELPHIA, N. W. corner Third
and Chrstp ut streets.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-23
CoyrECTIONAaY.

A LARGE assortment Of Candies, Figs Raj
~ Gins Nuts Prunes in jarand box. Currants,
C-iIron. Pickles Pepper Sause. &c. &c.
noc 80 is52 J + HARRISON
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-23
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.

ELUTES. Flagele,s. Violin, Aecordeons
IL and Music Boxes for sale BY
n. = ,s2 w. II. HEsLETINR
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-23
NEW GODS.
Grcnsfclter d Scssi0ks
IL AVE just received at the old stand, new
4 ! and complete assortmenSof
FANCY GOODS.

selected with great care, consisting in part Of
scotch Plaid Ginehnuas; Plain and Printed Lawns;
Do, do. Bareges d., do, De iaines
Changeabe Silks Plain aul Figured do,
Black Alpaca Lustre; Tn brpdcred Grape Shdwls;
DO, Collars Plain Jacnnrto do, taidbriss;
striped Camhrics Plain suisse; Striped Suisse;
Bishops Lawn: Nirll NWln; EWh'd. Guns;
Linen Cuts Embd. Caps, la,e caps Sussr Edgng;
Suisse Inserting u comet Edging' 10. Inserting;
Biafs SILK Nrt Figured do. White Cotton Illusions
DO SIX de-; foloresl SIX Illusions, etc, etc.
Ladies' and Misses Shoes &c, dc.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-23
GIVE ~ paw.

Breathe not sentiment, say not word.
give not an expression Of the coubtenance,
that will offend another. On send thrill Of
pain to his bosom We are surrounded by
sensitive hearts. which wprd. Or a look even.
might Gil u tile brim with sorrow. If you
are careless Of the opinion and expression q
Others, remember tla. that they are differ
emily constituted from yaarself and lever,
By word Or sign. east shadow on a happy
heart. or throw aside the smiles Of jay that
love 10 linger on pleasant eauuteaance.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-23
A CARD.
Dr. WIN. ID. gurky,nrt.

OFFERS his professional services TO the citi-
rens OF Mar'nsburg and its vicinity ~ So
licits share os their patronage lie may be fonnd
for the present ut his fathers residence. when not
professionally engaged (marcl 80, '52--tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-23

Ea Mrs. Patirtington says thai she was
much calculated last Sunday, BY hearing =
line couconrse % tho psrody ofsbc prodigioas
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-23

The French under Napoleon Ill now claim
the music of the British National hyuh
God save the King" 1t was they say.
composed by Lull By order of Madame dc
NIantenoa, for Louis NV. and they se-
count for its transportation to England, by
asserting that Handel copied tia Versailles
brought il to London, and passed i off as
bis own. Some of the musical Journals Of
Paris have very recently revived this curious
claim aud one Of them gives the following as
the words to which Lulli composed his mu-
sic -
Grand Dieu sause le roi,
Grand Dieu vcnee le rci
Vlve le roi,
Que toajours glorisax,
Louis vic,orieux,
Neies ennemis
Tonjours soums!
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-23
BLANKS.
nR. MM. NJ. HAMMOND

TVAvING located himself in MarIinshurg, Of
fers his Professional Services to the public
generally. B6r0tfice and dwelling on Burke ST..
one door East Of Mr.. Dennis McSherry's residence
Nartinsburg. may 20, is5l--ly
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-23
Tl,eOpIstl,

C,oNFEcTION and Grocery store, Queen 81
I three doors South OF Rawlins' Hotel
march l6, lS4S.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-23

1 rTORyEY AT LAW Martinsburg Anvil
n give prompt attention TO business entrusted
q Ills care in the Counties of Berkeley Jefferson
nj Morgan sept.li, lsi9.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-23
Andrew Bow man,


NBISEr MAKER shop on the corner OF
y Queen and Burke Streets
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-23

| IoUSE-J0lNER-Shop on Burke SIT three
l ioors Westof Raennal sContectionaryS Store
a TiNERAL WATER with different Aavors,
3Nh for sale at q. RAENHAL'S.
Mns~Ae
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-23

4 PoTHECARY and Druggist. and Dealer N
\ Paints, Oils, Dye-Stuffs and Fancy Goods
nearly opposite the Post Office, Queen street
ran 49, 1889
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-23
8. Garard

-. Garard,
+ COMMISSIONER iN cHANCERv --Ohce over
l j the Clerks Ghce OF the CircuitCourt
April 80, 1880.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-23

Norman sIiiIer.

4 PoTHECARy and Druggist, and Dealer u
Paints Oils, Dye-Stuffs. &c, Queen street.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-23
Philip DiGenderfcr.

ITOUSE CARPENTER AND JOINER,
will give prompt attention TO al orders IN
his line of business. Shop on West King
Street. .uarriEsburg. nearly opposite the resi-
dence OF Mfr. Conrad Rousch.
April 6. 1852.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-23
John Il. Norris,

EoRMERLY of Washington, ID. C., havngre
4 moved to Mlrtinsburg willpractice asan At
rney and Councillor at Law, in Berkele! and The
aoining Counties march 30, 1919
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-06-02
THr Hrss1As FLr.-We have been

The HEss1AS FLY.-We have been
informed that the ravages of this fly up
on the Wheat crop, in certain fields in
this county, are very destructive. We
have not understood that this complaint
is general The Staunton (Va.) Spec
tstor; says that the fly is doing great
damage in that county. The following
account of the fly is from the Abstract
of the seventh Census:
In 1776, there was entailed upon this
country an enduring calamity, in conse-
quenee of the introduction of the Hes
sian or wheat fly, which was supposed
to have been brought from Germany in
some straw employed in the debarkation
of Howe's troops, on the west end of
Long Island. From that point this in
sect gradually spread in various direc-
tions, at the rate of twenty or thirty
miles year, and the wheat of the entire
regions east of the Alleghanies is now
more or less infested with the larvae, as
well as in large portions of the States
bordering on the Ohio and Mississippi,
and on the great lakes; and SO great
have been the ravages of these insects
that the cultivation of this grain in
many places, has been abandoned.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-06-02
re- To persons having the care

R To persons having the care Of
steam engines the following from the
Lawrenceburg Register may be valua-
bic: "Mr Ira Hill has informed us that
he has accidentally made a valuable
discovery, by which the deposition Of
lime upon steam boilers may be obvi-
ated. Two or three shovels of saw
dust are thrown into the boiler; after
which process he states he never had
any difficulty from lime, although using
water strongly impregnated with it
He always found the inside of his
boilers as smooth as if Just oiled
Whether the lime attaches itself to the
floating particles of saw dust, instead
of the boiler, or whether the tanic acid
In the oak saw dust forms salt with
the lime which will not attach itself to
iron, remains to be explained. The saw
dust was placed in the boiler for the
purpose of stopping a leak. The ex-
pertinent is cheap and easily tried"