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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-16

ns3T-At town mccti held in Wiaches-
ter Oh the 4th inst, it was resolved to in
struct tie Senator and delegates from Fred
crick county, to offer and advocate q bill for
the repeal of so much Of the charter Of the
Warren and Hampshire Coal Mine Railroad
Company as forbds any connection between
that Road aud the Winchester and Potomac
Railroad
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-16

Somebody says. and we endorse it, that
"the man is dclt-an unuitigatcd fogy--
who neglects 20 use The great fulcrum Of
power--the press-in giving publicity to his
business, aud in making known bis wants =
A jrdicious system Of advertising win yield
one hundred fold F"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-16
Commercial iscforo.
Martinsburg sHarlscs, Mar ne


1T I VI o Il r Pr GEES CURRENT
For rnE WEEK ENprss NAEcn ~, 1873
Rsport.G by Randolph x Latimer % Soaik lssse
C0RN-Is dull with downward tendency sales
ofWhite in shipping order at so to 81 cts.
FLOUR.-Market not active aud the transactions
ofthe week are limited. Holders general
ly have refused to sell at less than sis7's
and buyers have offered S475 cts Some
few sales made al 81 ST.. cts.
WHEAT. Receipts buy light and wife an active
demand, prices are higher relatively than
the price OF -four Sales Of inferior to good
reds at 100 to los cts; good to prime 20
to TO cts, family-Honr white 100 TO lVo
W0JI. Sales Of washed at So to 10 cts; unwash-
ed q to 80 cts.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-16
~ PUlSONING.-x9

Thousands Of parents who use Vermliuge compo-
posed Of Castor Oil, Calomel, &c, are not aware,
that while they appear to benefit the patient, they
actually laying the foundations for series Of
diseases such as salvation, loss OF sight, weakness
Of limbs, &c.
In another column will be found the aavertse-
ment Of Hobensaeks Medicines 10 which we ask
Tho a,tcntion OF NIL those interested in their own
as wen as their chidren's health. IN Liver Com
plaints and all disorders arising from those Of a
bilious type, should make use OF the only genuine
medicine, mobensack's Liver pills.
nssgsi BE nat oeceipsdn but ask for Hcbensaek's
Worm Syrup and Liver pills, and observe that
each has the signature Of the Proprietor, ]
HOBENSACE, as none else are genuine
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-16
sALsIFY.

We are indebted to Capt James S. Brown.
for large mess Of this delicious vegetable
a single root of which measured ga inches
in circumference, and long 10 proportion--
This is tho most extraordinary growth we
ever saw
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-16
cuAnrnrowx, Va March I. 1858.

70 ~ Edtor affAs H1,tinsiurs Ga'sftt:
Ny Dear Sir On the morning of Iii
dsy ias,, il was my great misfortune TO lose
by fire my Office Building Printing Materials
Bonds. Books. doth Of Subscription and Ae.
counts 1t is my purpose to commence By
the 1st Of April il possible, the re issue Of
our paper; aud avail myself Of tho piifi-
lege 0. your columns to request that all per
sons who were subscribers to our paper, no
less than all others who may wish 70 become
such, will either give us notice by letters. Or
leave their names at the nearest l'oss iilce.
Those who may know themselves Indebted
are requested 10 forward to US ST their earliest
convenience whatever amount their own sense
Of justice may suggest as rceempense, tor
the Dor we haye bestowed, With our best
wishes to promote tie public coed, though
most bumbly and feobly exerted.
Most Respectfully, &c.
JAMES W. BELlER,
Eilor aad Publisher Of Esprit Of J.gerson
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-16

EG5~ Rev. DR.. Tying of New York. deliv.
cred discourse to his congregation on Sat
urday evening last on Spiritual Rappiugs. in
which he admitted their spiritual origin, but
contepded that the Devil was concerned in
their production
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-16

Bsy Temperance puts wood on the fire,
-four in the barrel, meat 10 the tub, vigor in
tue body, intelligence in the brain 1t diffu.
SEES happiness and prosperity, gives health to
ENJOY the plenty which surrounds us. and a
grateful heart toward the God Of all these
blessings.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-16
nay- We do not consider the Cabine, 9th

EEs~ Wo 90 not consider Tue Cabinet eth
er very strong or very popular one. -
The wonder y. how Jefferson Davis consents
to work in harness with an out and ont Com.
promise President As for Mr. Gushing, we
take it, be would pub kindly with an out.
and-out anybody, provided that anybody was
10 power -.5lex Gas.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-16
THE RUSH Foit OFFICE.

II i. stated tha. the number Of letters aud
papers sent to tie President, in favor Of the
different candidates, is tremendous. The
clerks in the various departments are classi'
flying them, and making out short abstracts
Of their contents. Some Of these letters have
been printed by the candidates II is stated
that Gen. Pierce will make al the impoltapt
appointments himself. The President hns
been oyerrun with hungry lords, aud has re
fused audience to great numbers. Tic nun
ber of applicants and the strong claims they
al present, seriously embaIrass the admins
tratian. which was nat rrerared TO f"a 1t
owed its success TO such numerous band OF
disntegosted patriots
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-16

HEy~ The National lnntellgencer states
that there have not been many nominations
yet sent into the Senate by the President, and
none Of a very important nature. excepting
those forming the Cabinet. already aunoun-
cod
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-16

nsssr~H should he mifsrsdlig knowR--for it Is
strictly true---tnat indigestion is the parent of a
large proportion ofthe fatal diseases Dysentery,
diarrhna, cholera morbus liver complaint, and
many other diseases enumerated in the city in
spector's weekly catalogue Of deaths, are genera
ted by indigestion alone. Think Of that dyspep-
tiosi think of II all who suffer from aisordered
stomachs, and il you are willing to be guided by
advice, founded upon experience, resort at once
don't delay day. to Hollands German Bitters,
prepared by DR., g II, jackson, which, as an alter
ative curative, and insigorant, stands alone and
unapprcached. General Depot, 100 Arch street
We have tried these Bitters, and know that they
are excellent for the diseases specified abese...
PHlsaelFkis GU Pen --jnly, % a2--2n
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-16
SI9.sG Sale,
OF Valuable Town property.

DY virtue of Deed Of Trust executsd by Bar.
1 } ton Campbell and wife, to the Undersigned
for the benefit OF Charles james Faulkner, and by
him assig ed to r. harris Townef, will expose y
sale at public auction, before the courthouse IN
Martinsburg On Saturday, the a6M day u NneA
nert. between the hours OF and 4 O'clock, z. NJ,
the LOT OR LOTs, now occupied by said
Barton Campbell, living Mt the corner OF Queen and
Church Streets. Naftinsburg
The property is highly improved with corn.
modious wrll-fnishei dwelling louse. two stories
high. and other convenient out buildings.
Tefms.--Ca Cash.
EDMUND p. HUNTER,
Fehrnarc % 1S53-ts Trustee
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-16

HrS- ashington is full Of rumors, says the
Gazette, ono of which is, that Mr. VIM Il.
Rstchie, of Virginia, who took prominent
part in the nomination Of General Pierce, IL
to get the Consulship at Liverpool.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-16

TNITSi FITS!i iITS..!-rersons who are Ia.
boring under this distressing nalady will find
the VEGETA BE EPILEf7llC Pills 10 bs
the only remedy ever discovered for curing Epil.
epsy or Falling Fits These pills possess specific
action on the nervous system; and although they
are prepared especially for the purpose Of curing
FITS. they viii be found Of especial benefit for all
persons afflicted with weak nerves, or whose ner.
vous system has been FRUSTRATED or shattered FROM
any cause whatever Price 50 per bex, or two
boxes for SIS. Persons out Of the city enclosing a
remittance, viii have the pills sent them through
the mail free Of postage. For sale by SETH IL
HANCE, 1903 Baltimore street baltimore, Nd. 10
whom orders from all parts Of the uniou must be
addressed. prepaid lmay 10. ls52--iy.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-16

ra- 4 Baltimore mechanic has applied
for space in tie Crystal Palace to erect a
stc@n engine which lie says will carry steam
ship across the Atlantic il SO hours.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-16
Correspondent; of the South.siie Democrat.
Washington City, Feb. % 1858.


They are still pouring in upon us. Hun
dreds arrive daily to participate in the diyis-
ion Of the spells. 1t makes ne sick at heart
to witness the eagerness with which men, ap-
parently in every way qualified to earn much
more than livelihood in the pursuit of indie.
pendent business, rush to clutch pl.ce un-
de. the government as though under the i'm
preston that if they fail to fasten themselves
on the treasury OF The United States they
and theirs are doomed TO starvation Among
them | perceive the faces Of all the veteran
politicians of the party; the political wire
workers by trade, who, for many years past,
have undertaken to shuttle and cut the cards
at home. 10 every State in the Union. and in
Washington on such an occasion They are
well nigh all known to me personally many
Of them having been IN Congress within the
last twenty or twenty. five years | suppose
That at this mopent there are quite 100 ex
democratic members of Congress in Washing
ton, al! Of whom haze come hitler either to
beg Offices for themselves or Others They
are a bood of harpcs. vile are drawn togeth
er ouiy by the smell of the prey which they
have scented from far eff They seem to
tatten ON their expectutiou.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-16
,ag::gs3Taa GAZE e.
IN ARTINsBURG:..e
WEDNESDAY MORNING, Manea IS, 1853.
NOTICE.

eErrev SIR Andrews will preach IN the FPS
cctal Church this, Wednesday night, in regard
10 the sporiaao, Of circulating res,goLs literature.
The public are invited 10 attend.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-16

gsa5- The Richmond Republican under
stards that John s. Barbour jr., is to be APP
pointed Marshal Of the District Of Colpmbia.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-16
rsg-Axernrn selrxrrlc larosfs..

fry~Axornrn Scfrxrric WoSpER!--faporfcs,
10 Dysgemies. pr J S. HorcHToS's pEPSiN, The
True Digestive Haid.or Gastric Jeic.prepared frcl
Remit, or the Fourth Sfoaiaeh efsas Or, after di
rections Of Baron Lilpio, the great Physiological
Chemist, by s llououros N. D. Philadelphia
This IL truly wonderful remedy for fadsgesfica
Dgsgssa, jpsa,d;cs, i,psr Ccaaplaiat Cons,aap'iea
and Debility euring after natures otrH nsetsoa, y
natlsyss ora age,st. the Castro Juice Pamphlets
containing Scientific evidence Gifts value furnish.
ed by agents gratis See notice among the medical
advertisements.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-16
Tempcrance Address.

EssrThe Rev. X. A. Fink, win deliver o Tenn
perancc Address at Bedineton on Sunday, March
Goth, at lois o'clock, A NJ. Subject 'Ihs Maine
Li0aor Lac1 Is
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-16
"spIs,ir or .yEFrrl.soS."


James W. Bller, Esq, Editor and pro-
rrie.cr of the esprit Of Jefferson publish
ed in the ''Free Press" of last Thursday, a
circular to his friends and patrons. lie says
On the morning Of the 4th Of March, du-
ring necessary absence from home, the
Building, Printing Materials, Books Of Sub
seription and Accoun., Bonds,-everything
pertaining 10 the esprit Of Jeiferson"-was
destroyed By Fire.
The paper was never more prosperous than
Al the moment Of its destruction. The sub
stantial manifestations Of sympathy upon the
part Of our friends, no less than a self-reli-
ance rpon our own energies and exertions,
has induced us 10 announce that the paper
will be started again Al the earliest moment
practicable We shall leave for New York
the present week, 10 procure an entire new
set Of type and other materials, and we hope,
that on the LIST Of April ensuing, the esprit
Of Jefferson" phonix-like, will again rise
from its ashes. We shall have great need
for the kind assistance of our friends, and can
only refer to the past, as an evidence that
their confidence shall not be misplaced, or
their good Offices lightly appreciated.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-16

BsI-The Union heads a leading editorial
article Danger to the Democratic party
We thought that the party we're ''out of the
woods, I" and had no danger to apprehend -
Alexandria Gasette.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-16
GlorrjfO

In Emittsburg, Nd ON Tuesday the sth inst. by
the Rev Mr. 0chingbough. Mr. WiItiAa II. CRowi,
of this County 10 Miss ElizA Ann iiogc OF Fred
ericl; County, Md.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-16

W-The steamship Georgia arrived at N.
York, on Tuesday last, with nearly three
million dollars worth of California gold dust.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-16
THE LEGIsLATURK.

This body has done nothing during the
past week, of special interest to oar readers.
When 1t will adjourn is not known,-but
probably not before April.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-16
March 0
-
NOTICE

hereby given that the undersigned viii apply
4 TO the Circuit Court of Berkeley Comfy. on The
9th Of April, 1883 being the list day OF the term
10 authorize him 10 receive, for and recover all
money or personal property, which mny belong TO
his ward, and TO remove the same to the State of
Ohio ID JACKSON DREAMER
March 10, SIT Guardian o. Christy
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-16

70 Samuel Taylor was elected Constable
in the Opequon District on Saturday the 9th
inst. in the place Of B. w. Stewart, resigned .
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-16

IrThe Baltimore Conference Of the NJ
Il. Church, which adjourned its session in
Hagerstown, on Friday last, the llth inst,
made the following appointments for the
Winchester -GEoRGEHMpT, p f.
Winchester Station-J. S. Martin.
Winchester Circuit-A. G.. Chenowith, J.E.
Armstrong
Jefferson-If. G. Eggleston, A w. Wilson.
Berryville--F. Israel, L. j. Stauber,
Martinsburg-Geo. w. Cooper, w. Ii.
Enos, sup.
Bcrkeley-Geo. Stevenson, Hamilton Gaver.
Bath - j. Leaf
Springield-Robert Smith. One to be sup
piled.
ardeusyilo-T. NJ. Goodfellow. One to
be supplied.
Shepherdstown-J. s. Deale.
Harpers Fcrry-E. Welty, w. F. Speake.
Hillsboro-T. MCGEE, j. n. Hank. One
to be supplied.
Leesburg-S. Rogers.
Loudon-W lIirst, III. b. Ridgway.
Mission TO Colorea People--F. c. Tebbs,
and a member of Loudon quarterly Con
ference.
Warrenton-J. n. Coombs.
Pleasant Valley Niission--J. NJ. Grandin.
C The Rev, John Poisal remains in Bal
timore; the Rev. II. D. Chambers is on
the Rockingham Circuit, aud the Rev. John
w, Wolf on the Lewisburg Circuit.
The next meeting Of the Conference will
be held in Baltimore.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-16
TO ALL WHOM II NAY CONCERN

YLNHE new standard Of weights and measures
have come TO hand, the law requires all who
sell and buy with weight and measure to have the
same sealed under penalty Of twenty dollars
Come on and have them tried and sealed, viii
try TO Tye you when you cali at my place Of bus.
mess.
W. IT. MATHEWS,
Assayer Of Weights and Measures
q
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-16
Household ana Ekitchen rurnis ure

Such as Beds, Bedsieads and Bedding Gar
pets Chairs; Tables; Washstsnds Desk,
and Bookcase: | Stdeboard; 2 Bureaus;
eighi-day and | twenty four hour clock
Looking glass; ] large Cooking Stove; / Ten
plate Stove 2 air ,igh Stoves with pipes;
large Copper Ke,,e. ne,e; small do; laras
Iron Kete and many other articles not nee
essary TO mention.
Crain- SGD lushels Of Corn and 80 ,ushss
of Oats.
TER.ns--six months credit will be giya
on all sums above FIVE dpllais---tie pnrchasa
giving bond and good security, So and rndtr
cash. No property 10 be removed unill liz
conditions OF the sale are complied with.
GEO II. MCCLURE,
Ear Of a RosanLergsr. Dsta
March l6, 1888
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-16
EXECUTORS SALE.

N1II.L be sold al public safe. on Tuesdn
w the 29ih Of March, 1853, nj bis late rest
dence about three miles north west OF Martins
burg. all The personal properly Of Anthem,
Roscnberger, decd. consisting as follows:
Three coscs Hogs and Shesp; Wayoa;
Carts; Pioaghs Wood s. Gram Laadsrs
Collins Brides aad 7iaees
Sleigh, Harness and Beis;
Tire horse BareIsehe and HaYasM
WAssitarYce Grsa1sttns
Grai. Grader, and Aosesag Scgaxs
Forks and Rokes
4 tof q inch l'ins p'ank
A lot 81 sca3diing for Gatss;
aer C.deF Fress ard Cy6E-Bor
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-16

vWe call the attention ofall interested,
to our terms of publishing, advertising, &c.,
at the bead Of the 6rst column, co the 6rst
rage.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-16
THE LAST AUCTION +!

!" ILL come off this wednesday, night, at the
w cheap store next door TO Rawins' Hotel.
TO be sold 1900 yds Of Spring goods and great
variety Of Fancy goods Cigars. Tobacco Boxes,
3 watches, good Coal stove with Pipe Terms
Cash To commence at early cande-lght
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-16
NEGRO WOMAN WANTED,

"ANTED to buy negro woman, who is
w good cook, ironer and washer, between the
'ge of33 and 40 She must be well recommended
Is family servant she will not to taken out Of
he county Enquire at sTlIiS OFFIcEn
March 10. 1883
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-16
NOTICE.

skg- The Pew Rents in the Presbyterian Church
were due on the list inst Holdees win please
call and make payment, J.W BOYD.
MINERAL WATER with different hayoys,
Va fer sale az y RATstlA -
March ?
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-16
FELT HATS.

M E have a fine lot OF Felt Hats on hand ss
w present, call and examine for yourself
March Q, w Hx&J MATHEWS.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-16
LARD, LARD.

A FIRST-RATE article just received ana for
"A sale by W. II Il j. MATHEWS
March o. ~
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-16
musn rols 1uE srulLs.

We again draw upon the correspondent Of
the Petersburg Democrat for fresh revelations
Here is pleasant addition to the lovely pic
turc, which was presented yesterday Rich
Wig:
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-16

To lis Excellency WILLARD FILLMORE,
President Of the United States.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-11-09

the sine IA carefully wiped from the Marble the mcall Il
trimmed rep rcd ard anotei with the composition.
sieoi rae marble AMI when peies lily dry put hack In
its place; ard the l. continued until sIhcen
ber OF these smsl fractions Is made form section
Viii, is heu the whole. and when SET removed
and treated the small pieces; by this method the
caoTie allowed e>csp" and the maroie becomes her
mccaly scaled aud Ia this coalition would last Forever.
great deal Of time has been lost account OF the
immense amount Of water absorbed 10y tho marble; the
artists have obliged to wait In spite Of incessan'
sponging late before they could apply the
position, the rcpelins it rs fast a. IL applied
No acid used to deeompose the soap alcohol aud ether
used to solve and perfectly remove the fatty acids
taiued 10 the soap.
The Of the word coarse has evidently given rise
ocaion with granite other stones OF large grain
used the altogether In relation To the difference 10
sculpuremarbes; SUCH for instance, "a were u.cd by
oudon ia his uncassc age, aud that OF the Apollo tho
Venus, and the LAGOON.
The amateur suggests experiment upon plaster Of
Paris prove the injurious effects OF soap upon marble.
4 schoo5oy would say that the objection To applying
grease marble would he account o its being ready
recipient Of dirt stain, which water could not solve.
made known the condition OF Houdons statue OIL
GERS ofthe government the artists employed
about the hrst made il known TO And this
before o,p pssier touched the parts which cvince
decidedly s unfortunate state, and 50 perpcSed
| party immediately Interested in the operations.
That should have been urgent and emphatic in my
circular than NATURAL flor TO this glorious
record subjected injury, well risk OF final
destruction, without effort IL, looked ker oh
bng the moral world Of her greatest gem, aud poeri,y o
! her just inheritance. w. j. HUBBARD.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-11-09

~ A member Of the Agricultural Society, from
a distant county, claims the privilege to express
through our Aumns his diss?Probat of the action
OF the Executive Committee in the appointment Of a
Sc rotary II is no, to be disguised denied, that
that action has met with gene raj condemnation anu is
the only part OF the proceedings connected with the
late Fair which has excited un pleasant feeling The
objection is not to Mr.. Ru:lin personally though
another who had rendered more service than any
man in the State--the President Of the Society OK
cepted without whom, IL may be safely asserted
the late Exhibition would have prove n iaiure>-waS
the general favorite. But many dsapprived of the
mode Of election. The Secretary should have been
chosen by the Society tsef,-and he would have been
il such result had been Anticipated Bat the main
and just cause OF complaint is that the office was
created for the purpose of obtaining the whole ana
undivided services of some man. who could and would
devote all his tme the interests OF the Society lie
was expected to keep an Office in Richmond, always
open to the members of the Society TO be always in
attendance himseli;o obtain seeds, farming utensils
&c--and to be ell the time upon the alert to promote
the interests of the Society and of Agriculture gene
rally. To this end salary of $500 was voted to
the Office Now, it is not apparent, tina Mr. Rulin,
residing on his farm in Abemarc, perform these
services, indeed that he can pcroi any service
there that will be worth $500 agar TO the farmers
of Virginia. In this aspect, the Office Parishes OF
the nature of a siaecre-ani people in the world
should OF d. more cordially abhor sinecurc than
farmers. IL will be found, apprehend, that they
will not give their money for any such purpose The
Executive Committee has committed blundcr which
it would be wise To correct; but which, we fear, is
destined intro luce discord into the Society and
riously impair its popularity and usefulness.
With no objections on our part whatever to Mr..
RIihn, whom We esteem a. a friend, merely speak
for the Common good.