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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-08-24

The Scottish TH1sTIE The origin of this ancient
emblem of Scottish pugnacity, is thus handed down
by tradition When the Danes invaded Scotland. 1t
was deemed unwarlike to attack an enemy in the
pitch darkness of night instead of pitched battle
to avail themselves of this stratagem; and in order
to prevent their tramp nom being heard they march
ed barefooted They had thus neared the Scottish
unobserved, when Dane unluekily stepped with
his naked foot upon superhIy prickIy thistle, ana
the assault to the Scots, who ran 70 their arms and
defeated the foe with terrible slaughter The this
tie was Immediately adopted as the insignia Of Scot
land
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-08-24

LOLA MoNTEz. The marriage of Lola Montez does
not to have softened the aspertes of her tenn
per- few days before the sailing of the last steam
er difficulty had occurred at the theatre where she
dancing. She made speech which so pleased
the audience that it shouted in applause. The next
day the Californian newspaper declared that the
thusiasm all a sham from an audience packed
for the purpose This gave offence to the countess
and here is copy of letter she sent to the editor
To tile responsible Editor Of the Daily Californian:
SIR:-The extraordinary article concerning myself
which appeared in your paper this morning. requires
an extraordinary answer. l use theword "extraor
dnary," for astonished that respectable G)
Editor should in such barefaced manner, and be
void of gallantry and courtesy yourself I am
a woman. do not advocate woman's rights, but at
the time RIGHT myself by infcting
mary justice upon all jack-an-APEs!! After such
gross insult you must don the pettcoats. l have
brought some with me, which can lend you for the
occasion-you must fight with me. 1 leave the
choice of two weapons to yourself, for 1 very
magnanimous. You may choose between duell-
ing pistols, take your choice of pill out of pill
box. One shall be poison and the other not and
the chances request that this affair may
be arranged by your seconds possible,
my time is quite valuable as your own.
MARIA LANsFIELD HULL GoLA MoNTEz)
Hull is her marital name. Whether the poor fell
low took the pill or the gunpowder is not stated.
Mobile Tribune.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-08-24

SOMETHING TO MAKE AMERICANS PROUD! No true
American read the following compliments in
duced by Capt. Ingrahams conduct in the Costa af-
fair without feeling his heart swell with pride The
London Advertiser the following language:
"The mother may learn profitable lessons from
her daughter. Young America sets examples to
Old England which it well for the latter to i'm
itate. The United States, though in their infancy
as compared with the nations of Europe, not only
possess greater vgor than any other country under
the sun, but, having the giants strength the Repub
lie knows how to WELD it for her interests and
her own honor America is no country. She
has courage, and she knows when and how to dis
play it. No power will insult her with impunity
She has not only quick perception of what is
afront but she loses not moment in resenting it.
We say what all see, that America can, and that
she will, protect her citizens and guests She has
standing army-she has scarce navy, but her
flag is safe upon every sea- and the name of Amer
ican, and the passport of America, warrant from
atfront and outrage. Unarmed, unframed, she takes
her place among the nations, and is treated with
spect and awe. We saw this in the Hungarian war;
when Daniel Webster made the Austrian Govern
ment abjectly eat the leek. We see it again
The reason is plain. America represents that prn-
cple of liberty that makes every people her ally.
American statesmen speak and write in the interest
of a country, not of class. The act of this Amer
lean captain is the theme of England, of Germany
and France Their journals express what the people
feel. Even the Charivari jests no more but shouts
" Long live American
The Charivari proceeds The refugees, the
Pariahs the maligned of Europe are living men once
America claims these waits of liberty, and
offers them the safeguard of her flag. The hulks of
Austria, motonless beneath the pointed cannon of
America, render up their victims. The noble
duct of her marine at Smyrna is great fact in his
tory. The of the demand of NJ. de Costa by
her Minister at Consantinope set the seal upon her
magnanmity. March forward, Young America, in
humanity's cause and shout that rallying shout,
"Go aheadn which makes every heart beat hgh!"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-08-24

Out of hundred youths who spend their time in
idleness and folly, not than one, if as many,
will ever be a useful ora thriving man. When once
the propensity to idleness becomes habit and la
Dor to be considered disgrace we would not give
farthing for that mans usefulness in fe We do not
care whether young has wealth or not It is
decree from Heaven that by the sweat of the face
man shall earn his bread, and can slight the de-
cree with impunty q
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-08-24

SUDDEN DEATH m CHURCH As the congregation
OF the Methodist Church in Camden On. j. were
rising from the attitude of Sunday even
Those in her vicinity gently nudged her but without
effect and q closer examination revealed the fact
that she was a corpse.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-08-24

Exercise is better than pills, to preserve health,
Mark says sensible writer, the laboring man, who
breakfasts at six and then walks perhaps two miles
to his work. He is full of health and stranger 70
takes tea and toast at eight, and gets down to the
store at nine, or halfpast He is a pale efemlnat0
creature, full of sarsapariIa, and patent worm meG
cine and pills and things What pity it is that tnls
class of people do not lay down yardshcks and tns
scissors and take up the scythe the fail for yea
or two. By remaining in their present Occupation
they only help to FILL up cemeteries and that's about
as miserable,a use of humanity as you can name
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-08-24

sINrEREsrl on Loans OF MONEY. In England, under
Edward VI it was from religious motives, forbidden
entirely; under HenrysYIIIit was fixed at ~ per
cent per annum under Elizabeth, this rate was IT,
viyed; under James it was reduced to s per cent,
under Ann to 3 per cent At present there are ~
other commodity is left to find its own level yer AZ
stead of this leading to usurous dealing It Wlln
-ficultv would now command 81 perscent
Chambers EHinBsyg st0itTa@''
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issue. It is doctrine which the American people
will see triamphantiy borne out 1t is propagand-
ism of peace of justice, of freedom and of selfdeT
fence, which they will never abandon-and least of
all when they behold Russian despotisms eager to
swallow up nations and English aristocracies subu
eating the rest portions ofcontnents by the sword
It is a doctrine which hurries nothing-which pre-
cipitates nothingwhich respects all that belongs to
the incaculabe blessings of national peace and the
supreme obligations of national faith But it is, at
the same time doctrine which vindicates all the
rights and asserts all the destiny of free govern
ment-a doctrine which, to unspeakable honor
and advantage the American democracy has hitherto
triumphantly indicated and of which, while the
present administration is in power assuredly not one
lot aor title shall fall to the ground.
Washington Union.
KENTUCKY REGARD FOR FAIR Play. In the year
1888 was travelling with strollng theatrical com
pany and arriving at small town in Kentucy, it
was resolved to treat the inhabitants to bit of the
legitimate A suitable place having been secured,
notices stuck up informing the public that on
that evening would be performed, by of the best
theatrical companies in the Union, the admired and
popular drama of " William Tell the Heroic Swiss. !"
Night came and the room crowded by an anx-
ious audience, many of whom had never witnessed a
theatrical performance. The piece passed off very
WE'LL eciting much applause, and enlisting the sym
pathics of the audience in behalf of Tell, they
took several occasions to cheer the patriot on When
the shooting scene great excitement was mani
tested among the group of the hardy sons of Ken
tucky-they began to think that the thing real
AT that moment when IelI demonstrates with GeSIer
for having picked out the smallest apple and the ty
rant says
"Take it it is; thy skill be greater if thou
hittest it"
To which Tell replies:
&c True true, did not think of that Give me
some chance to save my boy!"
One of the group have mentoned-a hardy sap
ling who would measure full six feet two inches in
his stockings-sprung upon the stage confronting
Gesler and shouted: --.'
"Give him fair chance! I VOW to snakes it's
too mean to make him shoot his son spose Ilet him
shoot one of my nggers; if that won't do, I'll let
him have crack at me, provided he puts pint cup
on my head instead of that cussed little applet"
1t is almost useless to add that this caused scene
especially three four of the Kentuckian's
friends jumped upon the stage to back him and side
with Tell
1t took time to pacify and assure them that
it play.
"We, stranger won't stand any foul play in
these diggngs and seein' how it's only show Why
we'll step out, andthe valiant Kentuckian well
his friends resumed their seats
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-08-24

"FoRGoT HER OTHER NAsE,' 4 e Tom. who did
you say our friend B married ?s'
Well, he married forty thousand dollars forgot
her other name & ssssss 8
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-05-25

March 9. 1853.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-05-25
WASHINGTON PRAys.

In the winter of 1777. while Washington,
with the American Army lay encamped at
Valley Forge, good Old friend, by the name
of Potts, had occasion to pass through the
woods near headquarters.
Treading his way along the venerable
grove. suddenly he heard the sound Of 9 hu
man voice, which, as he advanced, increased
on his ear, and at length became like the
voice of one speaking very earnestly
As he approached the spot with a cautious
step. whom should he behold, in dark nat :
ural bower Of ancient oaks. but the common
der in chief Of the American armies on bis
knees at prayer.
Motionless with surprise friend Potts con-
tinued at the place till the General, having
ended his deyotions, arose, and with a coun-
tenance of angelic serenity, retired to head
quarters
Friend Potts then went home; aud on en-
tering his parlor, be called out to his wife,
"Sarab, my dear Sarah all is well all is
well George Washington will yet prevail =
"What is the matter Isaac 7" replied she
Thee seems moved"
swell, if seem moved. it is no more than
am. have this day seen what never ex
pected Ttee knows that always thought
the sword and the gospel Inconsistent. and
Christian at the same time; but George
Washington has this day convinced me Of my
mistake
He then related what he had seen, and
concluded with this prophetic remark y
George Washington is not man OF God.
am greatly deceived and still more shall
be deceived if God does not through him,
work out great salvation for America.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-05-25
BEWARE OF rHE WOMEN.

The genius of the Cleveland Plaindealer,
is about as profound as "Seth Stokes,' the
man who knew how to manage women."--
Hear him
Young men keep your eye peeled when
you are after the women. If you bite at the
naked hook, you are green Is pretty dress
or form SO attractive 7 Or i pretty face event
Flounces, boy, are no sort Of consequence. -
A pretty face viii grow old Paint viii wash
off. The sweet smile of-yfie fiirt will give
way to the scowl Of the termangent. The
neat form will be pitched INTO dirty calico. -
Another and far different being will take the
place ofthe lovely goddess, who smiled sweet
smiles and eat your sugar candy.
Keep your eye peeled, boy, when you are
after the women. If the little dear is cross
and scolds at her mother in the back room,
you may be sure that you will get particular
fits all around the house. If she bushes
when found at the wash tub with sleeves
rolled up, be sure, sir, that she is of the cod
fish aristocracy; little breeding and less
sense. If you marry gal who knows Moth
ing but to commit woman slaughter upon the
piano, you have got the poorest piece of mu-
sic ever got up. Find the one whose mind
is right, then pitch in. Don't be hanging
round like sheep thief, as though ashamed
to be seen in the day time, but walk up like
chicken to the dough, and ask for the artl'
Gle like q man.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-05-25
4 SCENE AT SING SING PRISON.

We passed an hour in Sing Sing State
Prison the other day ; and while regarding,
with irresistible sympathy. the wretebcd iu-
mates. we could not help thinking how little
after all, Of the actual suffering OF imprison
ment is apparent to the visitor. The cease
less tod. the coarse fare, the solemn silence,
the averted look. the yellow white pallor Of
the convict, bis narrow cell and its scanty
furniture, bis hard couch--these. indeed, are
visible to the naked eye" Yet, do but
think of the demon THoueHr, that must Feat
up his heart'' during the long and inccnceiv-
ably dismal hours which be passes there in
darkness, in silence and alone. Think of
the tortures be must endure from the raya-
ges Of that pleasantest friend, but most terri
BILE enemy. Imagination! Oh. the height.
the depth, the length, and breadth Of a SEN
sitive eaptive's sorrow As we came away
from the gloomy scene, we passed. ON bill
within the domain of the guard. the Prison
Potter's Field, where lie. undistiueuished by
headstone or any other mark. the bones Of
those who had little else to- lay there when
their life Of suffering was ended There
sleeps Monroe Edwards, whose downward
fate we had marked in successive years
We FIRST saw him when on his trial--a
handsome. well dressed, black whiskered
seeming self possessed person, with the thin
varnish Of a gentleman, and an effrontery
that nothing could daunt. Again we saw
him. while holding court at tho door Of his
cell at '.the Tombs." the day before hc left
for Sing Sing clad in his morning gown,
with luxurious whskeis, and the manners Of
a pseudo prince receiving the honors of sham
subjects. The next time we saw him. he was
clad in coarse "lelon- stripe his hair was
sheared to the skull; his whiskcrs were no
no more; dark frowu was on bis brow his
checks were pale, and his lips were compress
ed with an expression of remorse, rage, aud
despair. Never shall we forget that look .
He had little while before been endeavor
ing to ESCAPE. and had been published by Fl
ty lashes with a cat uaa.taiIs--louf hun
dred and fifty stripes ap the naked beck
Once again we saw lin atisr the lapse of
many months. time and suffering had done
their work upon him His once erect frame
was bowed; bis head was quite bald at the
top, and its scanty bordering bair had become
gray. And thus he gradually declined to bis
melancholy west Of life" until he reached
his last hour dying in an agony Of terror !;
gnawing his emaciated fingers to convince
himself that he was still living, that the ap.
paling change from life to death had not ae
tually taken place! And now he sleeps in
a felon's grave, with no record of bis name
or fate. Is not the way Of the trausgre ssor
"bard - Kniekerbocker
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-05-25
THE WORST or 1T,


do you want any berries, ala an g said ?
poor little boy one day, to lady.
The little fellow was very shabbdy clothed
and his feet were bare and travel. stained.
In both hands be held up tin pail full OF
ripe rsspberries, which were prets'ly peep'ng
out from the green leaves that lay lightly
over them. The lady told him she would
ike some aud taking the pail from him. she
stepped into the house. lie did not follow.
but remained behind, whistling to some ca
uaries hanging in their cage on the porch.
why do you not come in. aud see It !
measure your berries? = said the lady; how
do YOU know but may cheat you e
The boy looked archly up ct her and sinl'
led.
I'm not afraid," said be "for you would
ge. The aporsi Of it, ma am.'
Get the worst of II y said she; what
do you mean T.
"Why, a'an, I should only lose my ber-
ries, ard you would be stealing; don't you
think you would get the worst OF 1t!
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-05-25
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THE FAMILY ALTAR.

Family prayer says Cecil, may be made
vast engine Of power to the Whole domes-
tic circle. 1t says there is a God, aud in
spires reverence for his character. 1t pro-
claims life to come. and points to the spirit
land. 1t gives the idea Of responsibility in
the mind, while it diifuses sympathy Though
the soul 1t furnishes judicious parent
with an opportunity Of glancing at faults,
where direct admonition might be iuexpedient
1t greatly couduees to the maintenance Of
family government and order, while its spir
itual advantages are invaluable,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-05-25
DISCOVERY OF INDIAN CORN.

Previous the settlement Of The Puritans
in New England they formed parties for the
purpose Of exploring the country. Capt.
Miles Standish, who was called the Hero OF
New England" commanded one Of them. con-
sisting Of sixteen men. In their progress
they met with several hill locks. supposed by
them to be the burial places for the Indians,
but as they advanced finding many more,
they closely examined them, and discovered
that they contained Indian corn. Being bu-
red in the ear, it excited their curiosity, and
by some Of the party it was thought valu
able acquisition, while others, who ate it in a
raw state, did not relish it, and thought it
worth little or nothing. They secured, how
ever, some for seed In the ensuing spring,
q Squanto, friendly Indian, instructed them
in the culture of it. and it was probably the
means of saving them afterwards from fam
ina
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-05-25
RESIST NoT EVIL.

TIE Pastor Oberlin. having received warn
ing that some unciyilized and brutal persons
10 his parish had formed plan cor waylaying
aud intlicting upon him "a severe cassigasion. !"
took for his text in church. on the Sunday
when he had been told the outrage was to be
perpetrated those words of our Saviour.
But ] say unto you, that sc resist not evil:
but whomsoever shall smiie thee on the right
cheek, turn to bin the other also; = and pro.
ceeded. from these words. to speak Of the
Christian patience with which we should suf-
fer injuries and submit to ialse surmises and
i'll usage After tho service. the malcontents
met at the house Of one of the pa ty to amusc
themselves in conjecturing what their pastor
would do, when he should End himself com
PEELED to put in practice the principles he had
so readily explained What. then. must have
been their astonishmcnt when the door open
ed, and Oberlin himself stood before them !.
Here am, my friends" said he. With that
calm dignity of manner which inspiers even
the most violent withrespect; Il am acquain.
ted with your design. You have wished to
chastise me because yon consider NE culpa-
bic. II have indeed violated the rules
which have laid down for you. punish me
for it. tits better that should deliver my
self into your hands. than that you should be
guilty of the mcanness of an ambuscade."
These simple words produced their intended
effect The peasants ashamed Of their
scheme. sincerely begged his forgiveness and
promised never again to entertain doubt of
the sincerity Of the motives BY which he was
actuated, and Of his affectionate desire to pro-
mote their welfare
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-05-25
APRIL FOOLS.

II is a preyaleut custom nmoog oil classes,
on the first Of April to practice deception Of
some kind upon their associates IN order to
make them ridculons Many are yearly 10
the habit Of exercising the privilege without
knowing whence the custom is derived; and
for the information u such We would refer
them to the book Of Habakkak, in the Old
Testament, 81 chapter, and 10Th verse, where
they may find an explanation.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-05-25
MARTINsBURG, VA, WEDNESDAY MORNING, MAY Is, 1858.
Let woman beware Of the Incorporate.

Let woman beware Of the Incorporate.
Let her shun their presence as the accursed
Of heaven--the smitten with that moral lep-
rosy which is alike immedicable and unesca-
pable. Let her remember that in uniting
her destiny with that Of the Drunkard, she
is drawing down upon her head the heaviest
of curses. 1t were better to embraceTthe
sepulchre. whose cold halls are haunted only
by the Spccter Of Decay. 1t is the wesliock
of beauty and pollution purity andpes-
tilence--the binding of breathing form of
life to the loathsomeness Of death.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-05-25
MISCELLANEOUS.
WATCHES, wlyCggs,
AND JEW ELRY.
REMOVAL.

WOULD would inform the citizens of this
i county, and the public generally, that | have
REMOVED my WATCH and JgwgLHY STORE to No 2l7
BALTIMORE STREET. sir doors betow Charles
CD, street, Bottiaors, where they will find CR>
90 large supply OF fine GOLD Levers .lk
Lepne, and SILVER WATCHES Of every description
GOLD LEVERS from s25 to 500.
ALSO, a variety Of Gold Chains, Keys, Gold
Pencils and Pens Rings. Ear Rings, Bracelets
&c. Also. fine assortment Of Silver spoons. Cups
Butter and Fruit Knives of genuine Silver Coin.
variety Of Albatta Forks, Spoons, &C., &c
Clocks and Fancy Goods. A large assortment OF
Watch-nakers Tools, Jewels, Hands, and Watch
Glass of every kind.
gkyC0UNTRY MERCHANTS and watch-ma-
kers will find it TO their interest to call and exam
inc my goods, intend to sell as low us any other
house,iat Wholesale or retail. prices
CIIARES BLAKE
No 2i7 Baltimore street, Baltimore
March % .S53-- W.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-05-25
DEFINITION OF A HUSBAND.

The English language is eosious enc.
If we had not been previously aware of the
fact, it would have been made evident to our
understanding BY reading the following par
agraph in a Scotch paper:
"What is husband! Hear Iadys def
milton: He is said she, "a snarlng, crusty,
snlen, tcsty, froward. cross, gruhy, moody,
Grabbed. snapplsh, tart, splenetic, surly. dry
british, fierce, morosc, waspish. currish. boo
rish. fretful. peevish, huflish- suky touchy
fractions. rugged, hlustcriig cautious, lll'na
tured, rusty. chnrlisb crossing Wandering
uppish stern. gra,tish frumpisb, i'll humor
some, anyious dog mangery who neither
eats himself, nor let's others eat
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-05-25

It's no sort of use. We never knew fel-
low who was always in hurry, that WASH
always behind hand. They are proverblai
all over the world for bringing nothing at all
to pass. Hurry, sknry, buster, splatter-
what does it all amount tol Not straw
If You want to accomplish anything as 1t
should be done, you must so about 1t cooliy'
moderately, firmly, faithfully, heartily. Hnr-
rying, fretting, tuning, spluttering, Will 90
no good--not in the least. Are great works
of great men made in hurry Not at all.
They are the produce Of time, patience--the
result of slow, solid development Nothing
can be--nothing ought to be. 1t is contrary
to nature, reason, revelation, right, Justlee'
common sense Your man OF hurry Is no
sort of character tall. Always in COMMISSIONS
loose at every point, unhinged and unlolnted'
blowing, and putting here and there, racing'
ranting, staving-but all ending in smoke