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The daily republic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-11

TIE WING CONVENTION of the second district
of louisiana assembled at Donaldsonvile OH the Isl
instant, and nominated c. Theodore G.. Hunt, Of
New Orleans, for Congress. Resolutions in favor
of railroad to the Pacific, commencing at oil
near New Orleans, were adopted.
The Democratic Convention in the third dis
trct nominated Judge John Perkins for Con
gress .....
The daily republic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-11

study of the literature of Brobdignag for the
purpose of perusing its columns.
ANOTHER RAILROAD AccIDENr.-Under our
Geographic head will be found the particulars of
another Of those distressing results of the care
less, reckless manner in which the transportation
of passengers is conducted upon some of the rail-
roads of this country, which occurred the
Camden and Amboy Railroad between Philadel-
phia and New York 1t will be seen that lady
of this city and her children were injured, though
providentially but slightly. That, however, was
their good fortune, and not in any way attribute
bic to the managers of the road. Others were
killed, and many manned or otherwise seriously
injured for life. Who can fathom the wo and
misery caused by such an accdent-rather let us
call it brutal recklcssnessin the hearts of rela-
tives and friends but lately parted from or hourly
anticipating joyful meeting with the passengers
on this train, some of whom have been hurried to
the grave, and others crippled and mangled for
ever? The passengers held an Indignation meet
ing, and denounced the company and its agents
but the matter ought not stop there. The indig
nation of the whole country and the severest pen
aties of the law ought to be brought to bear upol
the guilty parties, and that without delay
The following resolutions were reported by
committee of the passengers, held upon the seem
of the accident, and unanimously adopted:
"Resolred, That the wounds and deaths whcl
have occurred on this occasion are tho result o
the bad arrangements upon the Camden and Am
boy Railroad, and the reckless carelessness of tin
persons employed by the company.
"Resolred, That the use of telegraph $50 III
dispensable upon single-track road) might have
prevented this sad catastrophe. @ ~.
m e IL II
railroad between the cities of New York ant
Philadelphia is disgraceful to the company tina
enjoys so lucrative a monopoly and to the com
mnnities that tolerate it.
''Resolred, That these proceedings and resolu
tions be published in the public papers ...
The daily republic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-11

AN AFFECTING SroRY.-The Memphis Appeal
contains the following:
GA most touching case, illustrative of conju-
gal love, occurred at our wharf few days since.
man and his wife were coming up the river,
when the husband took sick and was supposed to
have died. When they arrived at this city the
wife had coffin purchased, and her husband was
deposited in that last home of the dead Just be-
fore the moment of closing the coffin, however,
and the final intermcnt of the deceased, the be-
reaved and agonized wife insisted upon once more
looking upon and embracing the cold remains of
the deceased partner of her bosom. Whether it
was her warm embrace returning conscious
ness, certain it is that the supposed corpse sud-
denly cvnced signs of life, and the proper restor-
atives being applied, within twenty-four hours
the invalid enabled to proceed on his journey,
with every prospect ola speedy recovery, owing
his life to the untirng devotion and love of his
true and ia thfill wife -
The daily republic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-11

FELL Our OF WINDow.--A lady residing in
Brooklyn fell from third STORY window, at an
early hour on Tuesday morning, whereby she sus.
tanned serious injuries. It seems she went up
stairs for the purpose of calling the servant girl
and feeling exhausted, opened the window and
sat upon tho SILL from which she fell to the pave
ment below. She struck upon projection over
the front door, which broke the force of her de
scent, or she would in all probability have been
instantly killed. Mr.. Hoyt picked her up and
took her into the house. Her injuries not
considered of a fatal character.
The daily republic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-11
journal OF Commerce.

We would esteem it a personal favor if the
Journal Of Commerce should be folded up into
something like readable dimensions. Its area
is about equal to that of the Mesilla territory;
and, as we are rather of the stature of Fac
cheus, we shall be compelled to resort to the
expedient with which CULVER pursued the
study of the literature of Brobdignag for the
purpose of perusing its columns.
The daily republic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-11

MELANCHOLY END OF NEARLY A WHOLE FAM
nY.-By the railroad collision at Chicago, last
April, an unknown man, woman and two boys
were killed, and an infant child, uniniured was
taken from the ruins. The dead bodies were
buried, and their graves marked unknown, - and
the infant taken in charge by respectable family
in Chicago. A few days ago, two young men and
young lady, arrived there, and soon asccrtained
that the unfortunate unknown persons were their
father, mother and brothers. The name of the
family was Kellogg, and they were from New
York on their way to Minnesota, where the two
brothers were residing at the time. The infant
too, recognised their little sister. An
other brother, aged seventeen, being still missing
the grave of another of the victims of the accident
(who, when buried, was supposed to be a MIR
Misner) was opened, and instantly recognised as
the lost one. This is the saddcst tale Of all con-
nected with this memorable catastrophe.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-12-14
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USEFUL RECIPES.

To Remope Grease Spots from Merinos,
Silhs, &c. WITHOUT Iyury.-Take the yolk
Of an egg. entirely free from white, mix it
with little warm water. (but be sure and
not scald the egg and with soft brush ap-
ply the mixture and rub it on the spot until
the grease appears removed or loose. Wash
off the egg with moderately warm water, and
finally rinse of the warm with cold water
Should not all the grease be removed from
having been ON long time--dry and repeat
the operation. Coat collars and cuffs may DO
treated in the same manner.
To cure Warts. Take the inner rind of
lemon steep it twenty four hours in distil
led vinegar. aud apply it to the warts 1t
must not be left on the part above three hours
at time, and is to be applied fresh every
day.
Wash to Whiten the Nails TO two
drachms Of diluted sulphuric acid add one
drachm of tincture of myrrh, and four ounces
of spring water. Mix these well together
Cleanse your nails well with white sosp; az
ter which, dip your fingers into the wash.
Lotion for Blotched Face, - Rose water,
three ounces; sulphate If zinc, one drachm !;
mix together. Apply this to the face; after
which gently dry it. and thsn touch it over
with cold cream. which also dry gently off.
Gargles --Gsrgles are made from varie-
ty OF substances Sage tea. with the addi-
tion Of honey and alum. makes an excellent
garSle for sore mouth
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-12-14
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IMPORTANT DECISION.

NJ. A McCue, Esq. High Sheriff of An.
gusta County having refused to pay the tax
of seven hundred dollars. levied on him in v;r.
tue of bis Office BY the County Court in &C.
cordance with the act of Legislature, on the
ground that it was unconstitutional; the cues
tian came up during the late term of the Cir.
cult Court, aud was decided by Judge Thomp.
son against the Sheriff We did not hear
the opinion Of the Judge, and hence cannot
give the argument. This decision is impor.
sapt, and one in which oil tho Sheriffs in the
Valley are interested. there having been an
understanding among them to resist the tar
and test its copstisu.icnali.y, - staunton
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-12-14

On Monday Of last week Mr.. Brodhead
gave notice in the Senate of bis intention to
introduce bill extending the provisions of
the several laws granting bounty land to the
officers and soldiers who have been engaged
in the military service of the United States
This is probably the same bill which was
before Congress last winter, which provided
Tor every one who served for any period in
the war Of 1872, BE, 100 acres of land We
hope the provisions of this bill are such, that
justice, though long delayed, may yet be done
to the surviving seteraLs Of the last war with
Great Britain.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-12-14
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR.

The authorized strength Of the Army is
ssnted TO be l3.s21--oficers ard meo; but
it's actual stfesgth is only l0.l47 Ofthese
o,37S are employed on the frontiers. The
concentration Of force on the Rio Grande
frontier was required for the protection Of
our citizens against the incursions Of lndi,ns
from Mexico, and for the enforcement of our
treaty stipulatious with Mexico to prevent In.
dian invasion from our own borders. This
movement has restrained present depredations,
but much larger force is considered neces.
sary to secure permanent peace IL Is es
timated that 1000 recruits will be required
for the service Of the ensuing year. to main
tain the full compliment of rank and file
The strength Of the regular army is generally
reduced in the proportion of nearly one. fifth,
by desertion, debility. death, &c. but chiefly
by desertion; aud this may be expected to
continue so long as the disparity exists be
tween the pay Of the soldier and that of the
laborer in civil life. and length of service is
encouraged By no reward The average an
nual loss to the army including discharges by
expiration Of service. to be supplied by the
enlistment of new men, is 1892, more than
one third the whole force. To obviate the
embarrassment resulting from this state Of
things, the Secretary recommends an increase
OF pay. with an additional increase for every
successive period of FIVE years the soldier shall
remain in the army. and provision for promo
ton to the lowest grade of commissioned of.
6cers or such non commissioned officers as
shall merit it He proposes to give to the
soldier who shall re. enlist within month at
ter bis honorable discharge. two dollars per
month in addition to his ordinary pay. for the
first five years. and further increase of one
dollar per month for each successive period Of
five years service The Military Academy
at West Point, received merited commenda-
tion. 1t is proposed to extend the period of
instruction 10 five years
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-12-14
CONGRESS-.

Not much of interest was done last week
in either house. Several important bills
were Introduced, mostly for grants of land
for purposes Of Improvement in the West.
Rev. Henry Slicer, formerly of Baltimore,
was chosen chaplain of the Senate, on We'd
nesday, and Mr.. Milburn chaplain of the
House. The latter is blind, and is from AL
ALBANIA.
Gen. Armstrong, editor of the Union, was
chosen printer of the House.
dn tue Senate on Thursday, Mr.. Hunter
called attention to the death of Vice Presi-
dent King, and pronounced an eloquent eulo-
gy, concluding by offering the usual resolu-
tions of coincidence and respect to his men,
Dry, and that the chair of the President OF
the Senate be shrouded in black He was
followed by Messrs. Everett, Cass, Douglas
and Clayton. Both Houses adjourned till
Monday, Mr.. Kings death being also an
nounced in the House, and speeches deliv-
cred by Messrs. Harris, of Ala, Latham, Of
Cal, Taylor, Ashe, Barton aad Philip.
On Monday last Beverly Tucker, ESQ.,,
editor of the "Washington Sentinel" was
elected printer to the Senate.
The standing committees were also announ.
oed. Senator Mason of Virginia, is Chair
man of the committee on Foreign Relations.
and Hunter of Virginia, Chairman of the
committee 'on Finance and ofthe committe,
'on the Militia
The House committees we're announced OF
Monday. The Hon. G. j. Faulkner, is a
mcmber of the committee 'on Military AT.
FAIRS and also of the committe ION tho Ii.
brary.'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-12-14

Several correspondents having desired the
editor Of the Gernsntown Telegraph to re-
publish bis recipe for curing beef and pork,
he complies with the request, and not only
inserts BIS own. which be thinks cannot be
Surpassed. but several others. comprising, al
together. she very best known.
The Telegraph Recipe To ] gallon Of
water, take Ia lbs. salt. u ID. sugar. u CT.
ssltpetre. Also. it would Be better to add
u On. Of pearlash
In this ratio the pickle TO be increased TO
any desirable quantity. Let these be boiled
together until all the dirt from the salt and
sugar (Which xill not be lttle) arises to
the top, and is skinned CT Then throw the
pickle into large tub to cool. pour over the
beef or pork. to remain the usual time. say
four or Eve weeks. according to the size Of
the pieces. The meat must be well covered
with the pickle, and should not be put down
for at least two days after slaughteriDg. dur
ing which time it should be slightly sprinkled
with powdered saltpetfe, to free it from the
blood. &c. This pickle has been tried, with
out boiling, ard proved to be excellent
The hams of Maryland and Virginia have
enjoyed wild celebrity At last years ex-
hibition Of the Maryland State Agricultural
Society four premiums were awarded for hams
We are informed BY those who had the OPP
portunity Of examining them, that they we're
Of first rate quality. The one which took
the first premium was cured by Mr.. 7. E..
Hamilton. from the following recipe:
TO every 100 lbs of pork, take lbs Of G.
A. salt. 2 OF saltpetre. 2 lbs brown sugar, Ia
or of potash, and four gallons of water. Mix
the above, aud pour the brine over the meat
after it has lain in the tub for some two days
Let the hams remain six weeks 10 the brine
and then dry several days before smoking -
l have generally bad the meat rubbed with
fine salt when it is packed down The meat
should be perfectly cool before packing
A correspondent of the Albany Cultivator
communicates the following recipe, which is
regarded as very 6uc:
Make pickle with eigh. pounds Of salt, six
ounces Of satpetre, two quarts of molasses,
and three gallons Of water to one hundred
pounds Boil and skim the pickle Thus pre-.
pared Then pack your hams in the barrels
aud when the pickle is cold, pour it on the
meat, and in four weeks you have excellent
ham, very tender and sweet
The following is the famous Newbold re.
cipe, which has acquired so much celebrity
Seven lbs coarse salt. lbs brown sugar, 2
or Of pearash, gallons Of water. Boil oil
altogether aud skim the pickle when cold -
Put it on the meat. Hams to remain in 8
weeks-b beef 8 weeks The above is for 100
pounds weight
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-12-14
REPORT OF SECRETARY OF THE NAVY.

The report of the Secretary of the Navy,
contains important suggestions for the in
crease aud the reorganization of the Navy
The Secretary recognizes the fact that steam
is PROFESSIONALLY the great agent to be used
on the ocean as well for purposes of war as Of
commerce. He thinks steam propelers best
adapted for war purposes, and he recommends
tlat the Department be authorized to have
constructed at least six FIRST class steam frig-
ate propellers The opinion is entertained
that that number may be built in our several
yards in addition to the work now going on
and the repairs usually needed on the return
Of vessels from long cruises 1t is estimated
that they will cost between four and five mil.
lions of dollars, and can be built in about
twenty months. He also proposes the alter
alton into propellers Of the frigates Santee
aud Sabine, now on the stocks
In regard to the re organization of the Ma.
Wy, be expresses the opinion that its present
organization lis not only essentially defective
and unwise, but is, in its practical operation,
working palpable aud serious mischief to the
efficiency and character Of that branch of the
public SERVICE The great evil in our pres
ent system is said to be, "thst neither merit.
nor service nor gallantry, nor capacity, but
mere seniority of commission. regulates pro-
motion and pay, and the opinion is expressed
that "a retired list, on reduced pay, for the
faithful who have become iufrm the dis
charge Of inefficient. who have no claim on
the country or their Government for services;
promotion, regulated BY capacity and merit.
and not by mere seniority of commission !;
and pay to some extent controlled by sea SER
vice; are reforms not only demanded by the
condition of the service and by considerations
of justice. but absolutely necessary to the
preservation Of efficiency and usefulness"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-12-14
cHKIsT9lAs FxEsRK1s
AND NEW TEARS orPTa

WIS have On hasd large assortment A. -
w clss win Be found 70 BE- suitable =. ~
above purposes and offer them at rsasonahls -, -
ces, we name
Gold articles - Brtast.pins, Ear-ring, to.A...
Pencils, and Finger-rings;
Porte Monies--Psarl, silvsrsd, Velvet, Ms,oss,
and Calf;
Card cases--Peari, Shell, Cut Velvet and y,...
Toilet Bostlss--China Gilt, Cut CLAN, ana rss;..
elied
vases--china 3ilt q beautifol asscrtnebs
China ware-Cups and Sauesrs, Card Baal.s.
Work Boxes--Rose Wood, Ebony, Mohoseny' 49,
Enamelled; ~
Cologne watsr--put up In handsome s,,ls,
French Extracts--A superior assortment ~ a.
Genuine kinds;
Port Philosopher Machie and Morocco.
Poems--Ssandard authors, and Handsomely he,.,
Biblcs-Family and Pocket, in richest bindir.sA
Prayer Books-0ot up in superior style.
Albums-- OF the most costly binding
Children's Books mbracing great varis,,
Accordeons-D Double and Single Key;
Superior French Hair Oils, and Pomatums.
With long list Of other articles which sh.uA.
sold ~ cheap If not cheaper than elsevhera n.
shall be glad at all times to show our goods
Dec Ia, 1888. VIM DORSEY, Druoo;s
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-12-14
THE PxEsIDENr,s MESSAGE.


We we're disappointed in not receiving the
message earlier than we did,-it was sent
from Washington on Tuesday morning Of
last week, by tho kindness Of Hon Charles
Faulkner. and should have been received and
distributed here at the same hour il was read
in Congress Assem- blcd but for some reason
1t was not received until Friday. when We a.
once gave it to our town readers, and on Sat-
urday sent it BY mail to our county subscri-
bers.
The Message is regarded as all sorts of .
document by some as most able State
paper" commendable because of its brevity-
by some IS ",corthy Of a careful perusar'-
by some as strongly resembling Fourth
Of July orasion" by some as "e1ceedingly
cautious and non-committal"
The New York Herald. (dem.) says:
IF there is one thing in it more noticeable
than another, after the somewhat tawdry rhe-
toric in which it is couched, it is surely the
care displayed to avoid precise statements Of
opinion, and to cover over a cautious silence
with fourisdes and fine language"
The National Democrat says:
The style of the Message is easy, smooth.
practical. and without any attempt at dis
olsy Of mere words without interest or moar-
tg. or Of an Embellishments for popular effect"
The New York Mirror says:
"Tbe Message states that negotiation Of
the Fishery question has been entered upon
With fair prospect of favorsLle result
that Mr.. Buchanan has been instructed to
open negotiations in regard to the Central
American difficulties that some progress has
been made IN negotiatings new treaty Of CON-
mercc and navigation with Franee--tbat Gu
ban flahusterism will be repressed- that
Spain should be paid for the Amistad negroes
--thxt the principles involved in the Kozsta
case should be msiptained--tbat there has
been an expedition to Japan that we are
right about the Mesila boundary-that we
are negotiating for the free navigation Of the
.Amazon--tkGt Peru owes us indemnity that
there rs q good deal of money in the Treasury
that the tariff should be modified because
We have too much revenue--tha. the Navy
should be enlarged and the Army modified
that the Post Office does not pay expenses by
some TIVE millions--that much public land has
been snrveyed. located, donated and SOIL
that State Rights forbid the construction of
the Pacific Railroad---that the Compromise
is alright, and that this is q great countrs.
If there is anything else in the Message, we
'capaot Cad IT,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-12-14
COMMISSIONERS SALE on IISa

DY virtue Of decree rendered at the sen,..
I'D Der term, 1858, Of the Circuit Court Of nsrl
eley County, in the case Of Geo. H. Beckv;,h
Co, rs. George Swimley, &c. the undersisna !.
Special Commissioners, will proceed 10 sell Al mn
lie auction to the highest bidder, on Sa,gdsv II.
2ls day Of nea month, January. 1854, a yalnan'
tract Of land in the County Of Berkeley, uras
which the said George Swimley now resides r.
containing 100 Acres and . Po,es
and also q remainder interest dependan, upon a.
life of Mrs. Catherine Swimley in SAX acres ps,,
Of the same general tract
For more particular description Of the se,.u,
parcels composing said tract, any one disposed !.
purchase can refer to the undersigned Lewis =,
or to George Swimley residing on the premise
The sale win take place on ths premises, a, a.
house occupied by said Swimley y, about 10 o'eors
Terms Of Sale 0ne-fourth OF the purchase NAV,
ey cash, and the residue in three equal pavme,.
at six, twelve, and eiahtees months, with Legal IA
terest on each from the day of sae, said deferrs,
payments to be secured By deed Of trust on d,
premises. ANDREW HUNTER
Dec IL, is53.--ts LEWIS FRY.
garCharlestown Spirit copy till sale.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-12-14
A NEW COURT HOUSE.

The Magistrates of the County having
been summoned for the purpose, on Monday
last, considered the matter of new Court
House, and came to the determination that
the present one is insufficient for the purposes
of the business of tho County, that the old
one must be enlarged and improved, or a
new one erected. A Committee was ap-
pointed to report to the Court suitable To-
cations, the cost Of tie same, the probable
cost of building, &c. -.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-12-14
FOUR DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.

HALIFAX, Dec. S.-,-The steamer Niagara
has arrived with Liverpool dates to the Goth.
Hostilities in Europe has been suspended
for the winter. The Turks continued sue
cessfnl in Asia. A new attempt at reconcile
iation is being made.
The latest Constantinople letters ito the
10TH show that the operations at Oltenitza
were merely feigued attack, intended to de-
ceive Prince Gortschakoff. The plan sue
ceeded, and Omar is combining bis troops to
attack the division of Gen. Luders in Bessa-
rabia, and the Ottoman force in the Black
Sea is to cooperate with the land forces in
the attack.
The Porte has received from the British
and French Ambassadors assurances of effec-
tive cooperation in case of need.
The Paris s'Patrie says that accounts from
Vienna to the 2ls state that the Russian ar
my has received orders to assume the often
sive and cross the Danube.
Egypt has prohibited the export of grain.
At Liverpool cotton was firm. The i'm
proved tone in breadstuffs had been lost
Wheat and -four had declined in price. BAL
timore -four thrty-seven shillipgs three pence
corn forty-eight shillings. Consols ad-
vanced to 95ss.