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The Opelousas courier., 1853-08-20
DANCING ACADEMY.

M0 M0NS. NJ. GAZALOT would respect
w inform the citizens of 81. Landry, that
his Glass will commence on MONDAY 1st
August next, 1853, at DIR. Alexandra Gui-
dry's Hote,l in Washington.
Mons. Cazalot will teach Poltas, Walt<s,
O,tadrtlls, and all other fashionable dances,
now in vogue. He win teach all ofthe above
Dances in a course of 15 lessons.
As soon as a, class of 40 persons viii be
formed in Opelousas, Mems Cazalot will fix
the date Of the commencement Of his class
n B. Private lessons given Il required
St. Landry, July S0th 1858.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23

Old father Hodge was queer old dick.
and IN his own way made everything a sub
ject Of rejoicing.
His son Ben came home one day and said.
Father, that old black sheep has got two
lambs
Good. says the old man, that's the most
profitable sheep on the farm
But one Of them is dead
I'm glad on, says the father, it'll Do
better for the old sheep.
But t'other's dead, too, says Ben.
so much the better. rejoined Hodge.
she Il make grand piece Of mutton in the
fall.
Yes bnt the old Sleeps dead. too ex
claimed Ben
Dead dead what. the old sheep dead.
cries old Hodge, that's good, she was always
an ugly cid scamp
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23
nTArER.AL rExDEaN Ess.


The superiority to all sclGsh consideration
which eburacterizes :naternsi tenderness, has
often elevated the conduct OF women in low
life, a.d perhaps never appeared more admir-
able than in the wife OF soldier Of the 55th
rcgiment.in America during the campaign of
1777. Sitting in tent with her husband at
breakfast, bomb entered, aud fell between
them aud their bed where their infant lay
asleep. The mother begged her spouse to
go around the bomb, before it exploded, and
take away the child, as bis dress would allow
him to pass the narrow space between the
dreadful messenger Of destruction and The
bed
lie refused and left the tent, calling to his
wife to hasten awcy as in less than minute
the fuse would communicate to the great com.
bustitles. The poor woman, absorbing oil
care IN anxiety to save her child, tucked up
her garments to guard against touching the
bomb, snatcbed the unconscious innocent, ard
was hardly out of reach, when all the MUIR
derous materials were scattered around
Major c., Of the 55th regiment, hearing
of this action, distinguished the heroine with
every mark of favor. She survived many
years to lament his fate at Fort Montgomery
in the following month of October.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23
ORDINARY FARE OF MARION.

A British officer was sent from the garri-
son at Georgetown, to negotiate business
interesting to both armies; when this was
concluded, and the officer about to return,
General Marion said, "lf it suits your eonyo-
niencc, sir, to remain for q shoit period,
shall be glad of your company to dinner -
The mild and dignifed simplicity Of Marion $
manners bad already produced their effect ;
and to prolong so interesting an interview,
the limitation was accepted. The entertain
ment was served up on pieces of bark, and
consisted entirely of roasted sweet potatoes.
of which the General ate heartily. requesting
his guest to profit by his example, repeating
the old adagc. that hunger was an excellent
sauce"
but surely, General" said the officer,
"this cannot be your ordinary faref' "ln-
deed it is. sir" he replied; and we arc more
fortunate on this occasion, entertaining com
pany, than usual, to have more than our &C
customed quantity" 1t is said that this Of
iccr, on his return to Georgetown immediate.
ly declared his conviction. that men who
could, without murmur, endure the difficult
ties aud dangers of the field. and contcntedly
relish such simple and scanty fare. were not
to be subdued and resigned his commission,
Immediately retired from the service,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23
JESUS AT NAM.
ny C. VI. MATHER.

HE was his mothers only son, and she
was widow O, how touching are the terms
in which the sacred penman has portrayed the
fond relationship that bound these twain
s.fnd she icidor' Once, husband. kind
and sympathising, shared her griefs, and joys,
and lightened all the tedious ways of life !;
but now she could not pour into his ear the
the story Of her sorrows, and thus ease her
aching heart, for death has closed that ear
once 50 attentively to her every word.
Her only son 20, mothers-ye alone
whom deatE has thus bereft, can tell the woe,
the bitter anguish which then wrung her
heart, when she beheld her only hope---her
pride her joy--thus smitten in the bloom of
youth.
IT'S night. The hum Of slss city life has
lapsed into silence and The house top Of the
scene of holy converse with her God, now
witnesses the mourner's prayers and tears
There, meath the overhanging arch of nigat,
her face towards the holy hill, she bows the
stars look down in calm and holy light. But
ah no ray Eliminates her soul-'tis dark
all dark--for sorrows clouds have even en-
wrapped the star of faith within their dark
and nurky folds.
The morrow comes at last and the sad
train of sympathising friends bear onward to
the tomb, the lifeless form of him so late the
only light which cheered the widows home.
But jesus pissed that way, and as he saw
that anguish stricken frame, and heard those
bitter signs which would have vent, compass
sion moved his holy soul
Weep not be kindly said, and as those
words so full of heavenly music met the
mourner's ear, and light and JOY sprang up
within her holy soul as quick dispclled the
shade of sorrows night. Then turning to
to the bier, the savior said
young man, arise 7
The sleeper heard that yoiee, and quick as
thought the icy grasp of death relaxed, the
bounding pulse, just now so still, attested that
the life blood coursed once more through ey-
cry vein.
o, what atide of JOY and gratitude then
swelled that mothers heart, as folded in her
arms, she saw that form, so dearly loved, res
tored from death to life.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23
PRAY NOR FOR LENGrH OF DAYS.

The eulogy of the Hon. Horace Binney,
upon the Hon John Sergeant, in the Federal
Court Room in Philadelphia, is described by
the papers of that city as eloquent and i'm
pressive in the extreme. When he had spo-
ken for threo-quartcrs Of an hour SLOWLY,
and with deep feelog-he turned to bis
brethren at the bar and said (: Let no man
pray for length of days, for the old man is
left alone when he has buried all the friends
of his youth; it was my grateful and painful
duty, three years ago. to pay my last Offering
Of regard to the memory of Chauncey. lam
now come to pay like tribute Of regard to
John Sergeant. This is probably the last
time that my voice will ever be heard by my
associates of the bar, and now offer them
my last friendly SITUATIONS" lie sat down.
evidently much moved, The room was ST.
lent.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23

FG-" Barney. where have you been =
40 widow Mullouy's ball, an illigant time
we had Of it--four fights in fiity minutes, and
knock down with The Waterman that left
but ore whole nysc in the house, and that
belonged TO the tea kettle. BE dad, the
likes were never seen since we walked Dor
nelly"
From these remarks il win epp0ar thsA
some peoples ideas Of the 'fhgsst differ
somewhat from others
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23
MERCHANDISE.
LIMIT OFF AND PRICES LOWER.

IttlE subscriber would respectfully an
- noLnee TO the citizens OF Mariinsburg and
Iclniy, that he is now getting his Fall and
Winter stock OF
New and Fashionable Clothing.
Aware OF the pressure he is now prepared and
VIII sell ClothIng lower Than was ever offered
in the Valley Of Virginia. Come and examine
my stock before you buy. and save something
Beng connected with large Clothing Empo
rum in one o. our Eastern Cities, he shall
consequently have all The latest patterns aud
styles, His stock at present consists in part
Of ClolEs, Cassimeres and Iweeds. Goats of
business. frock and dress patterns Cloth Gas
imere. Saiineu and other Penis, OF new fash
enable goods, Satin. Silk, Cashmere, Mar
settles, Cloth and all kinds of Vests and Of ev-
ely price. Stocks. Scarfs, Cravats, Pocket
Handkercheis, Shirts. Collars. Drawers. un-
der Shirts. and in fact every thing to be found
IN genileman's Fashionable Clothing Store.
fresh supply Of fashionable Hats, Caps,
fancy Boots. Carpet Bags. Trunks. Sc, Sc.
A small stock 81 elegant Cloaks, lined and
faced Overcoais, Bangups, Sacks, Sc, Sc.
Come give him a call and he'll warrant you
are pleased with his stock and prices. This
is your place as he is determined to sell lower
than atty one else, N. II. STiNE.
September 20, '22.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23
miscellaneous.
THE BRAVE LITTLE YANKEE,


IL happened. IN l776. That the garden of a
widow, which lay between the American and
British camps, il the ncighborhood of New
York, was frequently robbed at night. Her
son, a mere boy, and small for his age, hav-
ing obtained bis mothers permission to find
out and secure The theft, in case he should
return. concealed himself with gun among
the weeds A strapping Highlander, belong
ing to the British grenadiers, came, and hav-
ing filed large bag. threw it over bis shout
der: the boy then left bis covert, went softly
behind him, cooked his gun, and called out to
the fellow You are my prisoner; il you at
tempt to put your bag down, will shoot you
dead; go forward in that road "
The boy kept close behind him, threatened,
and was constantly prepared to execute bis
threats. Thus tho boy drove him into the
American camp, where he was secured.
When the grenadier was at liberty to throw
down his BAG, aud saw who mad him prisoner
he was extremely mortified, and exclaimed
"A British grenadier made prisoner by such
blat-by such a brat."' The American
officers were highly entertained with the advsr
ture, made collection for the boy, and gave
him several pounds. He returned fully sat
isfed for the losses his mother sustained -
The soldier had side arms, but they were
of no use, as be could not get rid Of his bag
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23

HIRAM BOWEN.

HAS just returned from the Eastern mar
IL kets with new and elegant assortment
OF Goods, suitable Tor gentlemen's wear--con.
sisting in part OF Blue, Black, Olive, Green,
and Brown French and English Cloths.
Black French Cassimers.
Fancy Cassimers ofevery shade and quality.
Cashmerets. Silk Warp.
Fine blk Satin and Silk Veslng.
Fancy Silk Vesnng Marsaills Vesting.
Fine Linen Drills and Linens.--Togelhe
with all The necessary Trimmings OF the very
best quality.
Shirts, Shirt collars and Drawers.
Genlemen's Gloves, Crayats, and Pocket
Handkerchets.
These goods have been selected with great
care. and will be made 10 order after the very
lest style, orthey viii be sold 10 be made ese
wbera M
Hickory Shirts suitable for servants.
Oct. 20, 1852.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23
THE PRESS.


The influence of the public press, in form
ing the mind of nation for good or for evil,
is universally folt and acknowledged. In pro-
Tossing to give expression to the ideas and
feelings of the community il in reality i'm
bues it with its own. The great majority Of
readers merge their Judgment in that of the
periodical they are in the habit of perusing
they regard its views as dogmas to be en-
braced, rather than as opinions to be weighed
and examined -. 4. Limited, generally
speaking, to one source Of information, they
have no opportunity Of correcting their judg-
ment by more varied reading. But while
the influence of the press generally is vast on
these accounts. that Of the immortal portion
Of it greatly preponderates, for its views and
sentiments are more in accordance with the
real propersities Of our fallen nature In or
der to obtain readers, it consults ard pondcrs
to the Initiated tastes of the worst classes Of
society; and. in indulging them. renders them
still more depraved. For these reasons the
Importance Of the public press, when used as
an agency for evil, cannot be overrated.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
EXCHANGE BANK
sELDEN, WITnERS & co.,
WASHINGTON. D. Ct
WASHINGTON, p. c.


rgNHg undersigned respectfully announce that
they have formed aco-partncrship to transact
a seacrll Blinking and Exchange business in this
City under the firm cf 5 ELDEN WRITER'S & CO.,
and IRE prepared to dealt in
f0reigs a.ad Domestic Exchanges, Time-Bilis, Pro-
mi,ors Votes Certificates q Dsposite, Lettersy
Credit, Dank Notes asd Coia
We un lcrtake to make collections and promptly
to remit the procesdsto any desgnatedp ointwith-
in or without the Union
Mr. Win Selden. a member Of the firm, and for
many years past the TREASURER oftks United Staes,
will give hiseareful personal attention to all inan-
cal business which we may be employed to trans
act with any ofthe Departments ofthe Government
The business which onr employers may require
us to transact will be conducted with fidelity and
psonpsitude, and upon the most reasonable terms
WILLIAM sELDEN
Lutte Treasurer Of tie IS.
JOHN WITHEES,
OfAteaandria, Va.
r. W LATHAM,
0fWashiagton, D. c.
LIP BAYNE
Of Bait,more, ad.
wosbincton Dec so 1891
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23
-
~ Am WHAT AM

John Newton 10 his old age. when his sight
had become so dim as to be unable to read.
hearing this Scripture repeated, by tho
grace Of Sod | am what J am paused for
some moments, ard then uttered this affect
ing soliloquy Il am not what ought to be.
All how imperfect aud deficient. ! am uos
what ioish to be- abhor tha. v,.ieh 10
good am not what ] hope to DO. Soon.
soon shall put off mortality. and With u0r-
tally all sin and imperfsction. Though
am not what | ought to be What 7 IRISH TO
be, aud what hope to be, yet can truly cay,
IAN not what once was, slave to sin and
Satan; can heartily join With the Apostle,
and acknowledge, by the grace Of God ! am
what | am.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23

hlayss The wide diffusion aud frequent pub
LEGATION Of facts and thoughts by the news
paper press, exert q powerful influence upou
the mental and moral condition Of the coun-
try. Indeed. when it is recollected that with
many the newspaper is principal source Of
instruction, and that, by almost al who read.
it is accepted as suitable companion, if not
preceptor Of their thoughts, it may be said
that newspaper editors are, to considerable
extent, the schoolmastcrs Of the American
people. The fact that the average Of intel
ligenee in this republic is above that Of other
nations, cannot be explained in any manner
SO satisfactorily as by attributiDg it to tho
more extensive and constant circulation os the
newspaper.-Tr Trenton (N.J.l State Gazette
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23

s5~The celebrated Henry Ward Beecher.
speut Sunday at Grcenport. not long since
and Of course prcaeheda sermon. Returning
from church he passed number Of specimens
of Young America amusing themselves
with a game of marbles, rather intimately
mixed with fancy swearing my boy" said
the Rev to an interesting youth Of eight
years, my boy, | am quite frightened. -
Are you r. answered buttons, quite naiycly,
why the d--l don you run then. Z"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23
LARGE CITIES.

We are taught to consider London ss
considerable city. and the New Workers re.
gard their village as an Immense muuicipali-
IT, But it the Mayors Of Nineyeh and Baby
lon could revisit the earth, they would laugh
at the pretentions Of the moderns. The area
of Babylon was 2a5 square miles. and that
OF Nioeseh 2l6s square miles. but that Of Lon
don and enyirons is bat ia square miles.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23
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Epil'APfi.

The following singular epitaph is on tomb
ia the parish church yard of Pewsey, Dorset
shire, England:
Here lies the body Of Lady O'Loony,
great niece of Burke, commonly called The
Sublime; SIZE was bland, passionate. and
deeply religious, also she painted in water
eolors and sent several things to the exhibi-
ton she was the FIRST cousin of Lady Jones,
and Of such is the Kingdom Of Heaven
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23
Rsg-Johnson saws be was neyer 10 tight

EW%Johnson says be was never 10 a tight
place but once, aud that was when he had an
insane bull by the tail Had be held on he
said he would have been dragged to death
over stubhle field. while if be had not held
op, the critter would have turned around and
gored his bowels out. The question is, which
did johnson do. hold on or let 60? Answar
may be sent by return mail.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23

~ The secret of the success in farming
has repetedly been declared to be, ''lnuch
labour on little land" and it is true as far
as this that farm cultivated and taken care
of in careful, workmanlike manner, will re-
pay the outlay of capital and labour, while
one carried on in a slovenly, nlake-do-way,
brings but slight return if any, and is con-
stantly deteriorating in value.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23

lpoetieaI.
] WAIT FOR. THEE

The hearth is swept, the FIRE is bright,
The kettle sings for tea;
The cloth is spread, the lamps are light,
The hot cakes smoke in napkins white,
Aud now wait for thee.
Come home. love, honestly task is done
The clock ticks listeningly;
The blinds are shut, the curtain down,
The warm chair to the Preside drawn,
The boy is on my knee.
Come home, love, home his deep fond eye
Looks round him wistfully,
And when the whispering winds 90 by,
As filthy welcome step was nigh,
He crows exultingly.
In vain, he finds the welcome vain,
And turns his glance on mine
So earnestly that yet again
His form unto my heart strain
That glance is so like thine.
The task is done we miss thee here;
Where'er thy footsteps roam,
No heart viii spread such kindly cheer
No beating heart no listening ear,
Like these will wait thee home
At last along the crisp walks fast
That well-known step doth come;
The bolt is drawn, the gate is past,
The babe il wild With JOY at last
A thousand welcomes home.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23
LADIES' DRESS goods.

Il HAVE large and beautiful assortment OF
l. DRESS GOODS, consisting of
Rich Brocade Silks
Plaid and Plain Poalt de Sois;
Plaid, Watered and Plain Black Silks;
Rich Fr'ch Cashmeres and Mousselaines;
do. do Thibit Cloth
French and English Merinos and Poplins;
Mousselaines in high colours and plain.
Nov. IL. JOHN w BOYD.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23
WINTER GOODS.

TIME subscribers have inst received and open
/ ed fresh supply of WINTER and FANCY
GOODS, consisting in part of Bonnet Ribbons
~S> Straw and other Bonnets Ladies' s-v,
~ Collars, Kid Gloves, Parasols, Berege Gst
SA de Lame. all colors, Powered Cotton VIZ
Muslin, fg'd Swiss, al. colors plain do, Mol
Muslin, besides every article usually kept in q
Fancy store
GRENSFELDER & SCYL0SS.
December s, 1854
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23
TAILORING.

"AvING renewed his residence in Martins
burg and fitted up Taioriny Shop, on
Mani Street over the tobacco Store OF u s. Lyeth,
the subscriber avails himself OF this method
tify the public that he IS prepared to accommodate
oil who have clothes to cut or manufacture, OF
whatever style or description.
lie win be in the constant receipt of the city
fashions lie is fully prepared TO please all tastes
as well in the style to tue manner aud durabli-
ty Of his work And he solicts the support of his
friends and acquantances and ofthe public gen
orally. WILLIAM HOKE.
JGne 10, is5l--iy
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23
A CARD.

1--WE undersigned have formed partner
n ship IN the legal profession. They will
attend iae County and Superior Courts OF
Berkeley. Jefferson, Morgan. and Frederick
an , the Superior Courts ofoher counties IN
snch cases only in which they NAV be specially
detained. CIIAS. J. FAULKNER.
FRANKLIN THOMAS.
Nartinshnrg. April g lS52--lY.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23

Novel reading is humiliating The reader
puts himself to the cheapening business of
following any course which the writer may
take, and listening to any stories he may
choose TO tell.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23
DRESS TRIMMINGS.

VELVET Ribbons. Buttons, BTaids. SC
large lot Of them and sometbiag nice
For sale cheap. ]. w. GRANTHAM.
November "a, 1852.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23
nLSg-A priest was c1lled upon to pray over

Bl-A priest was coled upon to pray over
the barren fields Of bis parishers. He pass
ed from one enclosure to another. and pro-
nounced his benediction. until hescamo to q
most unpromising case. He surveyed its
sterile acres in despair. 'Ah 7 said he, 'breth-
ren--no use 70 pray here--this needs ma
nure.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23
NEW GOOES.

~ GORGE w. BURNS, is now opening his new
NJ supply Of FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
selected with more than usual care, which he will
dispose of upon terms to suit the times.
October 81 1889
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23
GENTLE WORDS.
By ]. II. HUNTER.


Gentle words-gentle wo rds,
How yc linger in the heart;
Like the songs of happy birds
Whose bright tones ne'er depart;
Or like the peals Of merry bells
Heard across same sunny plain
Ger the brooks, and through dells,
Softly sweet--then loud again.
Gentle words--gcntle words,
Ye are powers sent to bless;
Richer than the gold of earth
Which We may possess;
Ie are tones from brighter spheres,
Angel voices, soothing pain
Thrilling echoes, that for years
In the soul resonnd again.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23

Bsy~ When does the House Of Delegates
present most ridiculous spectaclc9 When
its ayes (eyes) are on one side, aud its noes
(nose) on the body
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23

He who betrays snoihcr's soco rts, be-
cause he has quarrelled with him, was never
worthy the sacred name Of friend--a breach
ofkindness on one side viii not justify breach
Of trust on the other,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23
FRESH SUPPLY.
VIM. DORSEY, Druggist.

III AS just received and opened fresh supply
Il of Drugs Medicines, Dye Stuffs, Paints, Oils,
&c, superior lot of Jewelry of the finest quail
ty and style. Fancy Goods--a large assortment.
The attention of the public is respectfully call
ed to stock and shall be glad 10 show our goods
to all who may favor US with a call. We will make
prices suit to all who may be in want of any arti-
Gle in our assortment. Nov. "a, 1852.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23

There are women enough in all conscience,
but not conscience enough in all women--as
the fellow said when his sweetheart told'him
he needn't cali again.