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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23
BARN Sc, BURN ED.

We regret to learn that on Sunday morn
ing last the barn belonging to Mr.. Wm. D.
North, near Banker's Hill in this county,
was entirely destroyed by fire. In the barn
at the time of the fire we're four or FIVE hors-
es, about 100 bushels of wheat. quantity of
hay, fodder. &c., with gears. farming impc
ments. &c., all Of which were consumed The
loss is considerable. The fire is supposed to
have originated from spark from gun,
which Mr. North had discharged ut hawk
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23

a series Of resolutions has been introduce
ced into the Ohio Senate looking to the ',ex.
tension Of the ara Of freedom" The fol-
loving may serve as specimen:
Resolred. That Il it be ia Heavens will
as We think it is. to ecnseclate tie whole
continent, with the Islands Of the sea ada
cent thereto. to freedom and to place them
under the protection OF our aag. true im"ri
cans will not mnrmnr at he DEGREES of Pre-
violence, but. on the contrary. with oil other
good christians, will say, Gods will be
DONE
Very much like the NANTES. destiny men
Of Cromwell's time Resolred, that tie
Saints shall inherit the earth. Resolred.
that ice are the saints = Boston Courier
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23
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Tflks. "a hin u u.


A correspondent of the Richmond Enquir-
er, writing os the subject Ct the Cabinet.
says:--
The States Rights. Union and Free Soil
Democrats. constitute three we'll known div-
sions of the Democratic party. There is a
bitter feeling Of hostility. which truth will not
allow us to disguise existing between these
three divisions. In all sections of the coun-
try this feeling is openly manifested. We
fnd. at the South, the States Rights party
opposing the Union division with more bitter
ress and hostility. than is exhibited by them
toward their common opponents, the Wings.
What is true Of the States Rights party of
the South, is equally true of the Free Soil
party OF the North. Any attempt. therefore,
to form harmonious cabinet-a cabinet that
will act in concert for the best interest Of the
party aud of the country. by uniting men of
these different opposing sections must prove
abortive, as we Rave every reason to believe
the bitter experience Of the President elect
has proven"
The writer then goes on to argue that
national and harmonious cabinet cannot be
formed from the Free Soil or States Rights
sections OF the party, either siugly or COM
bIned, and therefore recommends that the
members OF the new administration be taken
exclusively from the Union division of the
Democracy. The material for such a cabi.
net Che says) can be found in every section
of the country
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23

CARL should be universally kaora--fer II is
strictly true---tnai indigestion IL the parent Of
large proportion Of The fatal diseases Bysentery,
diarrhGa. cholera mcrbus. liver complaint and
many other diseaaes enumerated in the city in
spectors weekly catalogue of deaths. are genera
ted by indigestion alone. Think Of that dyspep-
ties think Of it all who suffer from disordered
stoEachs, and il you are willing TO be guided by
advice. founded upon experience. resort at once
don't delay day. to iIoohand's German Bt,crs,
prepared by DR.. g H. Jackson, which, as an alter
alive, curative, and iuvigorant. stands alone and
unapproaehed. General Depot, 100 Arch street
We have tried these Bitters, and know that they
are excellent for the diseases specified above.
PhHadeiphia City TEN July. rs 52-2m.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23
ARTINsBURG..>>--
WEDNESDAY, MORNING, FEBRuARY 20. 1858.
THE PACIFIC RAIL ROAD.

Were the question put directly to the peo-
pie Of the United States, whether tlis road
shodld DO built BY tho government, and be
made National Work, wc believe the 70.
spouse would be all almost unanimous Yes !,
But whether the work is done by the general
government, or by individuals, or q company.
aided by government. is matter Of l:tile i'm
pertance neither is it matter of very
great importance what route is taken, so the
work is accom- lished. No individual can
appropriate the benefit of such an enterprise.
1t is National. No particular section Of our
country will be benefited by it. to the cxclu-
sion Of all others it is not local in its nature,
but will conduce to the benefit os the whole
people. and the whole eouatry. Already we
have, or soon will have. an almost continuous
line of Rail Roads from Maine to the far
thermost verge Of civilization in the West 49,
So that the great Pacific Road may be said
not only to be commenced, but well under
wa. Should Congress see proper 20 favor
the scheme now before it. and order the routes
surveyed. and the work commenced s, soon
MS practicable. it will accomplish more for the
real good the country than to acquire all
the territory that adjoins ~. Who cau esti
mate the immense trade that this line o; com
nuiicltion would open up. uur own mar,
kets would. be supplied with all the products
of China, Japan, and all the Indies. by WY
Of the Rocky Mountains, aud so would the
markets Of Europe. And by mears of this
same route would the surplus products Of our
own country frd far better market on the
Pacific coast than they ever found in Europe
We hope to see the day when this great work
shall be complete.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23
pte0,

At his residence in this county. on the 10th inst,
ofTyphod Pneumonia, Mr. JonS FERREL in the 33d
year of his age.
Mr.. f. was one Of those noble though rare speci-
mems of humanity. Honesty in all his relations to
men one of his characteristics. A few days
before his death, when asked If he desired to live
longer, he remarked" Oh yes, fit were posi-
Bile should like to travel while longer with my
fellow men, if not resign myself to my fate.
have always cndcavorcd to act right between man
and man, between myself and my maker. III have
erred hope my will be attributed to my
weakness rather than to an inclination to do wrong'
In religion he received creed but the Bible and
acknowledged no name but that given to the prim-
tive christians you follow me-" says Christ
'you are my disciples" With this Injunction he
endeavored to comply the Is last years of his life
He was great friend of education and a most
profound student And although he lived long
enough to be useful he died too to receive re-
Enumeration for his mental labor.
He left a wife and three children with large
train of connections. to lament his loss.
In New Market, Md, on the LIST inst, Mrs, CAru-
ARINE SrErhsNs, aged 55 years months and l6
days.
Dearest Mother thou hast left US;
Here thy loss deeply feel,
But It's God that hath beret u.s.
He can all our sorrows heal.
Yet again we hope to m Get thee,
When the day of life is fled,
Then, in heaven, with Joy to greet thee,
Where no farewell tear is shed. s.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23
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THE LEGISLATURE,

We observe nothing in the recent proceed.
ngs OF the Legislature of special interest to
our readers except the passage. by the Sen.
ate of bill introduced by Mr.. Granthanl.
It max direct appropriation of $4,000
to the Berkeley and Hampshire Turnpike.
It is designed to enable the Company to
McAdamlze the road between Nlartinsburg
and North Mountain, to improve the road at
other points, and for the building of bridges
Nhe appropriation is absolutely necessary for
travel in the wiuter season, and no doubt
seems to be entertained that it will also pass
the House. Rep
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23
POST OFFICE MATTERS.

The Postmaster General has very proper.
" re-established the post Office at Capon
Springs, which will enable the summer yisi.
tors OF this pleasant resort to receive their
letters and papers regularly. as heretofore
D w. hullin is postmaster. A post Office
has been established at Burlington, in Hamp.
shire. 5. Crawford, postmaster. JosEpu
BURNS has been appointed postmaster Of
Mastinsbnrg, vice John w. Boyd, resigned.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23
THE LEGisLATUIkic.

The Legislature will not adjourn on the 25
as it had resolved to do. the Senate has al
ready recinded the resolution to adjourn on
that day, and TIE House will do the same.
Much has been done, and much yet remains
to be done, for the advancement of the inter.
ests of the State. The present Legislature
will long be remembered for its liberal policy
of the benefits Of this policy every interes.
will partake, Commerce. agriculture. Sc
all will long feel the impulse thus impaired tt
them We trust the stand still policy O
Emgicia is at an end
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23

EaJ~ The Scientific American says that
camphor has been discovered to he an anti
9ote t. that terrible poison, stryehuine -
y man who had been thrown into commissions
by two dcses of tho poison, one sixth of a
grain each. administered for the rheumatism.
was relieved by theniy grains of camphor, ia ).
ken in six grains OF almond mixture. DR..
ouddock, in letter to TIE London Lancet.
claims to have made tie iscovery.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23
THE L,sr pIEs,D ESMAL ELECTION.

The deluse of Democracy which over
whelmed the Wing candidate at the late Pres
idential election seemed so universal, that the
successful party who swan upon its waves did
not hesitate to believe that their less fortu-
nate competitors we're totally aud forever sub
merged But since the sun has come ou.
and tie waters grown calm. there has been
no difficulty in discerning their crrcr. The
Wing party still lives refreshed, purified aud
iavigorated. like the green earth when the
foods subsidized. Though they were not vic
torious in the great contest, they exhibited
greater strength than they had ever before
displayed -aud held in reserve power which
IT put forth would have more than given the
majority on their side which appeared against
them Lynchbarg Tirgiaiaa
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23

nsY~The Committee of the House Of Del
egates, Mr.. Miller, of Boutetourt. chairman. J
to whom the subject of removing the free
people of color from the Commonwealth, had
been referred. have reported against the
scheme, ard it will. of course, drop. The
Richmond Despatch says, there is too much
humanity still existing in the State of Vir-
GINA to permit such an atroeious abuse -:
power towards class of persons whose help
lessness, il rothing else. appeals so strongly
to our better feelings
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23
DIsIDGING THE sUsQUEnAsNa.


The Maryland Legislature will probably
pass law authorizing the bridging of the
snsquehanna river. which ought to have been
'dono years ago but Maryland will exact
from every passenger who passes ever the
bridge per capita tar. Thus, passengers
are taxed 81 so by the Railroad Company to
60 from Washington to Baltimore distance
OF thirty eight miles, while the railroad fare
from New York to Albany distance of one
hundred and fifty miles, is only 81 Mary.
land. however, exacts one fifth Of the fare
| aid to tho company, or about thirty six cts
from every passenger who visits the seat of
Government. To this it is now proposed to
add fifteen cents additional. This is iilchine
from the pockets of travellers in order to ray
the expenses Of the State, and one effect of
such lesMation is to turn persons in dif-
ferent direction Of travel. Very many pas
sergers 60 South now by sea, some to Nor
folk, others to Savannah, Charleston. and
New Orleans, who but for such exactions
would take the land route N. Y Express.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23
Commercial RECORD.
Mariimsburs Market, rob ~

ALTIMORE PRICES CURRENT
fos r9e wssK ENDING rEBauAsy22 %, is'a
Reported BY Randolph - Lastmer ne Soafh Sect
Germ Is extremely dali OF sale and prices have
declined since we last quoted. We quote
yellow in shipping order at IS 10 IS cts aud
white in shipping order AT 55to 81 cts.
FLouR.--Since the receipt of the last European
news, -four has declined asi sales have been
made today at si,s7ls and 4o324 though
most holders are eontending for more. II IL
feared the next steamer will be more una-
forable still
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23
GuAIIAM,s MACHINE.

The March number of this most deserving
of all the Magazines is before us. The get
ting up of this "new series" is 'irst rate"
the matter all s'frst rate" and is fully equal
to the best English periodicals. We COM
mend ssGraham" to our readers because it is
more than worth the money asked for it, and
also because it may be considered firm
friend Of tee South.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23
E<J- Mr.. Geo. n. Saunders, the Mitor o.

ESJ.Mr Geo. n. Saunders, the Mitor Of
the Democratic Review has published a
letter in the N. Y. Herald. in reply to the
denunciations of the Washington Union,
The Review has been bitterly assailcd of late
BY the old fogy press, and the editor pays
them back with interest. The fight is a
beautiful one to behold, though Wa rather
sympathize with the fogies than with the pi.
ratical wing of the party. Mr.. Saunders
says
AS to our principles, they are at this day
the earnest faith OF two thirds Of the Demo-
cratic party proper Blitis', possessions in
North america Cuba IIayti the Northern
states, Mexico Central America the Sand
wich Islands, Africa by colonization and By
the conquest d the freed American negro !;
railroads and telegraphs to the Pacific : the
country will 60 with US on these vital propo-
sitions What is the course of the Washing.
ton Union in opposition to our programme
Denunciation, dcnunciation--abus and OBJ
loguy-the Argument of fools from the time
of that fool Esau, who sold his birthright for
a dinner. The Reriep must be stopped
says the Union. Stop the Rerieio has been
the fogy waschword from our frs, ISSUE
But ! say to Young America the Reuieac
shall not stop Let them send on their sub
scriptions If bnt one out Of hundred of
the millions who think with us take tho Re-
riep, fogyism will soon be purged from the
Democratic party. The subscribers cap re
" upon the continuance Of some OF the able
pens which have given me such powerful sup
port"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23

Bxg-A portion Of Ire baggage shipped by
Gen Pierce to the White House via Boston,
consists Of twenty five Genesee -four barrels
full of the letters and petitions already re-
ccived from Office seekers aud still they
come.
Washington, Feb q Gen Pierce reach
ed here at So o'clock this evening, accom-
panied by Sydney Webster aud Pierson But
Ter.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23
Tho Illustrated {, ga lac az ART.

This is tho title of new publication by
Mr.. Alexander. Montgomery. No II Spruce
Street. Nav York. We have received the
first number. and iud it fully worthy any
commendation which may be bestowed upon
it. The reading matter is first rate, the Ell
cravings are numerous and elegant. Terms
SO. free Of postage, or to any clubs Of three
or more g.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23

Although the 25th inst. has been desie
mated by joint resolution for the adjourn
ment Of the Legislature, the subject Of Dis
triniing the State has not yet Teen acted
upon. Yesterday, however a beginning was
made. For the first time, though, appointed
twelve Or eighteen months ago, the commit
tee was convened The chairman grayely
euquired. If airy gentleman lad a plan to ,ro-
pose aud no one responding. and he being
too modest to exhibit any Of the half dozen
he might chance to have in his pocket, the
committee adjourned over till this morning
The parties seem to be a. dead loek.-
Rich. Uhig.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23

BE- Ar. Mason. Of Virginia, in bis late
speech on the Tebuantepec question, advert.
ed as follows 10 some Of the difficulties that
lie 10 the way Of an immediate construction
Of Rail Road to tue Pacific Ocean:
Now. sir. mean to wage no war in this.
With those who say that railroad can be
made across the continent through our own
territory. have no doubt il is in the pow
er Of the country to make such road, but |
doubt exceedingly whether it can be used eff
fectively after il mas been maze. You may
make railroad ten thousand miles long as
easily as one ten miles long, il you have the
means but it depends at last upon the eli
mate. aud the nature OF the ply steal obstruc.
tions YOU meet what is to be the use Of it af
ter It has been made. Compare railroad
stretched across the nor;hcrn part Of the con-
ii cut with one at the sthmus Of Tehaunte-
pee, but one hundred and seventy miles IN
length. We eau. use the seas Will certainty.
team navigation has proved that; aud there
is no danger Of obstruction from ice either in
the 1ulf of Mexico or on the Pacihs side.
But in this Herculean work which is project
ed to throw a road between the Mississippi
and the Pacific, there can be no security Of
passage whatsoever Passing over the dep
ralations Of hostile Indians, you are to ira
verse deserts destitute Of either wood or wa
ter both indispensable to motive power
For nearly two thousand miles you are be-
yond the reach Of any resources but such as
travel with you aud to end the whole. for
nearly halt the year the way when opened is
obstracted BY impossible barriers Of ice ana
snow.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23

E, bts~lhe Virginia Cattle show, which it IS
proposed to hold at Richmond next fall, is TO
commence immediately after the Maryland
Cattle show in Baltimore, so as to allow eat
tie exhibited there to be taken TO Richmond.
The ei izcs $ of Richmond are subscribing very
literally in aid Of the exhibition.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23

Such as Wagons, Ploughs, Hanows, Wheat Fan.
horse gears &c.-also barouche and harness.
four horse Threshing Machine, sett hlacksmith's
tools about 500 bushels corn, and about 20 acres
Of Wheat in the ground.
7ermsNine months credit Willie given on all
sums five dollars and upwards. the purchaser
giving bond and approved security, under five dol
lars the cash viii be required.
BARNET CUSHWA, admir-.
February 10, ls53.--ts--Gaz.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23

bs0~ a freuchmau, giving an account Of
his travels in the United States, says that
while on board the steamboats, be felt the
same degree Of security that no should have
experienced had he resided in the third story
of house Of which the basement was pow
der magazine with the next house burning
down.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23

HsaF- BALTIMORE, Feb. 1.-THE mechan.
les Of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad slous
TO the number of eight hundred, resumed
their labors this afternoon, making in all a.
bout sixteen hundred that are now A. ,ho
full rate wages demanded.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23

Bfy~ASornER SCIENTIFIC WONDER - Important
10 Dyspeptics,-Dr. j. s llouGnroSs pEPSIN, The
True Digestive Flnid.or Gastric Jues prepared from
Kennel, or the Fourth Stomach QftAe Or, after di
rections of Baron LtEBIa, the great Physiological
Chemist, by J IIouGHroS NJ D., Philadelphia
This is truly wonderful remedy for Indigestion
and Debility, curing after NATURES omn method, by
natures o,ra agent the Gaaric Jidce Pamphlets
containing Scientific evidence ofits value furnish
ed by agents gratis See notice among the medical
advertisements.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23

BsS@Gen. Fierce reached philadephia on
Thursday evening last, where he remained
over Sunday, and reached Baltimore on Mon-
day. and was expected to reach Washington
on "Wednesday
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23

Heg~ Last III ursday Was the day to take
down the Suspension Bridge at Wheeling
according to the decree of the Supreme Court
but the Gazette says il is sill, standing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23
NOTICE.

A LII persons indebted to the estate Of William
IA Il. Seibert, decd, are hereby notified to make
payment to the undersigned, and those having
claims against the estate to present them properly
authenticated ior settlement.
BARNET CUsHwA, Adm'r.
February 10, ls53.--3t--Gaz.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23

ITO my customers Of last season am pleased to
announce that have been fortunate in pro.
curing an other supply Of those goed seed, OF which
have never heard OF single one that ever failed
TO come up and produce Just what We say they
will, and to these who have never tried us we
would extend kind invitation TO call and try,
and We warrant they will yer buy any other than
siScLAiR's SEEDS The following list comprises
our assortment -
Asparagus giant
Bea.ls, six week drop.
" China.
g Caseknife pole
I. Kidney drop
$ horticultural pole
I" Lama
2 Red marrow drop.
Peas Barry charlton
!. Bishop drop.
!" Extra early.
q Green imperial marrow.
/" Marrow dwf
Deets-Long blood
!" Hall long blood
Turnips.
/" Mangis wburisel
Sugar
Brussels sprouts.
Broccoli purple.
Cabbage Bartnsea or E.
8 Large drum head
Flat dutch
Green Savoy
yellow ditto
Carrot-Long Orange
COMPLEMENTARY
Celery White solid
Cucumber--Long Green
Early frame
Cluster
!" Brrr, Egg plant
Corn Smiths early extra
Celica--Lettuce
q Large white head
Cantalopc.
Mountain sproutW mellon, marjora sweet
Nasturian
onion--white and silver skin
Persley double
Parsnips
Pumpkins--Potato
Qushaw
Pepper-Bull nose
Radish-E Early scarlet
White turnip
Black spanish
Rhabarb
Spinach
Tomato-Large yellow
Red
e Snaall red
Turnip--White fat
Squash bunch
Long neck crooked
All Of the above seed an. prepared to warrant
fresh and genuine am prepared 10 sell at whole
lie prices TO country merchants all the above nut
in labeled papers convenient for sale by
JOHN +. HARRISON
Red Awning post Drug Store, Queen St
February 20, 1888
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23
fzY-Mr. Funsten's resolution in the s

F1J~Mr. Funsten's resolution in the Sem
ate Of Virginia. resembling the order for the
adjournment Of the Legislature. on the 18th
inst. passed on Thursday last, by vote of
80 to s. II will. no doubt, also, pass the
llonse Of Delegates.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23

Ex-Governor Lucas died suddenly in Town
City. on the 9TH inst. Mr.. Lucas was ma.
tive OF Jefferson County Virginia, was for.
merry Governor of Ohio, and was afterwards
appointed Governor of Iowa while it was un-
der territorial government
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23

B1- Counterfeit tives on the Merchants
and Mechanics Bank Of Wheeling, are in
circulation in that city
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23

BkJ-A bill has been introduced into the
Ohio Legislature for the suppression of spir-
itual rappings
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23

The early hour at which we 60 to press,
prevents us from noticing the proceedings had
at the celebration on yesterday. in full as
we will do next week