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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-01-04
SLANG TALK.

The use Of what is called sslang phrases
has become disgracefully common. Every
where one hears them. Children as well as
adults, women as well as men, interlard their
conversation with such vulgarities. Former
ly such phrases were confined to the streets.
The "b'hoys" who ran "with the engine" en-
joyed an almost undivided monopoly of them.
But having crept into the theatre, and been
started in low comedy as wit, these phrases
gradually found their way into the parlor,
and began to pollute the mouths of children
and females. Yet that the last, especially,
should have ever taken up these slang phra-
ses would appear increditable, if the fact was
not before us. Surely, there is neither ele-
gance, wit nor perspicuity. in such express
sions as ''no you DON'T" "well ! WON'T" 81
rather guess not" "look here stranger" and
scores of other slang phrases which are now
heard everywhere. Even in the mouths Of
men such phrases are far from being com
mendable. 1t would be an advance Of re-
fnement, if they were to be banishcd entire
ly. Oath, which were always profane, have
within the last generation, come to be con.
sidered vulgar. Such should be the verdict
on slang phrases.-Phil Ledger.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-01-04
THE SUSPICIOUS MAN.

This kind Of individual is always smelling a
continuous line of rats He sees, bears, nor
dreams of any thing in which be does not 'smell
rat" The most harmless action Of his
neighbor. under his suspicious and inquisitor-
ial disposition is made matter Of serious in
vestigation, because be knows there lie some-
thing ia the wind, for be saw his neighbor,
Mr.. B., speaking cou6deutially to Mr.. s., that
very morning in the market. He puts that
and that together. and connects the whisper
ing in the market with something he heard in
the barbar's shop some weeks before; and
he is satisfied that bis neighbor B. is either
going to fail 10 business, or abscopd without
giving bis creditors due notice.
The most terrible part ofsuch a man char.
acter is, that he places such faith upon the
corolaries he drew from his false premises,
that be does not hesitate to give wing to the
base suspicious Of bis mind, and frequently is
the means of bringing about disaster which
never would have happened bat for him.
Many happy Preside has been rendered
desolate--msny . prosperous young man
brought to ruin--many virtuous and amia-
bic girl has been driven to despair BY the
fiendish inuendos Of the Suspicious Man. No
man, however uprigbtaud hones.-no woman.
however irreproachable--no maiden, however
pure is safe in the peighborhooa Of the Sus-
picious Man. He has all the curiosity of
Paul Pry, without his good nature, and the
malignaty Of the devil without bis talent.
Rotten to the core of his heart himself, be
has no faith in the virtue and honesty Of 9th
ers. aud in consequence bis life is at che best
but prolonged misery,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-01-04
THINGS THAT ARE COMING.


Manhood will come, old age will come, and
the dying bed viii come, and the very last
look you shall ever cast upon your acquaint-
ances will come, and the agony CT the parting
breath will come. and the time when you are
stretched lifeiess corpse before the eyes Of
weeping relatives will come. and the coffin
that is to enclose you will come, and the hour
when the company will assemble to carry you
to the church yard will come, and that minute
when you are rut in the grave will come, and
throwing In Of the loose earth in.o the narrow
house where you are laid. and the spreading
of the greer sod over it-all all win come on
and every living creature who now hears me
and in few little years the minister who now
speaks, and the people who now listen, will be
carried to their long homes. and make room
for another generation. Now, all this, you
know must and viii happcr-your common
sense and common experience serve to con.
vince you Of it. Perhaps it may have been
little thought Of in the days of careless and
though.less and thankless unconcern which
you have spent hitherto but call upon you
to think Of ii now. to lay it seriously to heart,
and not longer to trias and delay, when the
high matters Of death and Judgment and eter.
nifty are thus set SO evidently before you.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-01-04
[To De CONTINUED I
sELF.EDuCATED MEN.

Men who by their own exertions have
arisen from poverty to occupy honorable po-
sitions in life, We point out to our children,
and the youth of the country, as men worthy
of emulation; as men of sound, practical
knowledge. They have been thrown entire
ly upon their own resources, and whatever
the have learned, they have been obliged to
comprehend and appreciate Themselves, hence
we find them men of genuine ability. The
course pursued by Franklin, Burritt, and
many others equally as celebrated, has pro-
we'd this fact.
In science, art, literature, or craftsmanship,
self-made men stand out pre-eminent for their
ability and worth. 1t has always been thus,
and it will continue so. A fact that should
prompt our young men to press forward, by
their own exertions as much as possible, and
thus be better prepared to enter upon the
stern duties and responsibilities of life. Our
country needs such men now, as much as ever
and even more. The advantages for gaining
an education at the present day, cannot be
surpassed.
Elihu Burritt was a poor apprentice to a
Blacksmith, and kept his books beside his
forge. Willard Fillmore was once poor
Mechanic. Stephen A. Douglas was form
crly an apprentice to Cabinet Maker
One Of the most celebrated and eloquent di-
vines In London, was in youth member Of
the dragged School,"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-01-04
how ABUSES HAVE THEIR ORIGIN.

One Of the best illustrations Of the mode
in which abuses spring up, and especially in
the monarchial institutions Of the old world,
is found in the subjoined story from recent
Partisan journal. 1t is in this way that revo-
lutions become necessary for the purpose Of
re- OF ganization
"Some twenty years since, q staff officer in
the French army was appointed to the com.
mand Of . fortress in Alsace. He began by
making himself acquainted with all the de-
tails Of the service to which he was called ~
In one Of the inspections he found soldier
standing as sentinel BY worm eaten stock
ade lying about in fragments, which. for no
reason that could be assigned, crossed court.
and divided it into two parts. The COM
mandant inquired Of the major concerning the
necessity of sentinel in this place. and was
answered that he was standing there in con-
formity with long usage. that the previous
commanders Of the place had always found a
sentinel at that post, and had kept one there.
The reason was not received as satisfactory,
and an investigation was ordered; old records
were searched, old files of papers and day
books examined; and at length it was dis
covered that thirty Eve years before, the
stockade, which at that time had its use. was
repaired and painted. The sentinel was sta
toned by it to prevent any person from touch
ing the fresh paint. Since that time il is es-
timated by the French print that in thirty FIVE
years. sixty-6ve thousand men had taken
their turns in keeping watch over the fresh
| naint"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-01-04

poftifal.
THE QUIET EYE.
BY ELIZA cook.

BY ELIZA cook.
The orb like is not the one
That dazzles with its lightning CLEAN,
That dares to look upon the sun
as though it challenged brighter beam
That orb may sparkle, flash and roll,
Its fire may blaze, its shaft may fly;
But none for me; prize the soul,
That slumbers in quiet eye
There's something in its placid shade
That tells Of calm, unworldly thought;
Hope may be crown'd, or joy delay'd--
No dimness steals, no ray is caught;
Its pensive language seems TO say,
II know that must close and de-;
And death itself, come when it NAV,
Can hardly change tho quiet eye.
There's meaning in its steady glance,
OF gentle blame or praising love,
That makes me tremble to advance
A word that might reprove.
The naughty threat, the dery look,
Ny spirit proudly can defy;
But never yet could meet and brook
Tho upbraiding of quiet eye.
There's frmness in it's even light,
That augurs Of o breast sincere;
And oh! take watch how ye excite
That 6rmness till it yield tear
Some bosoms give an easy sigh,
Some drops of grief will freely start
Bat that which sears the quiet eye,
Hath its deep fountain in the heart.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-01-04
VOL. 5l.-N0. As.


sasurn's ring discovered BY Huygens, Hot.
1859.
Steam Engine invented. BY the Marquis Of
Worcester, 1869. :.
Literary periodicals frss published in Eu-
rope, 1860 .
Fire Engine invented. 1868.
Chaiu-shot invented, by Admiral De Witt.
1906.
Electricity frst discovered, BY Othon
Guerriek, Madgeburg. 1867.
Differeniial and Integral Calculus invent
cd, By Newton, 1863.
Bayonets first made a. Bayonns. France,
1870.
Orrery invented, 1870.
Calico printing first praeticed 10 England,
1876.
Ruins Of Palmyra 6rst discovered. in The
deserts Of Syria. 1879.
Diving bell invented, 1858
Telegraph first invented. 1857.
Banks first established in England. 1904.
Rice introduced into the United States,
1905.
Frogs introduced into Ireland by Fellows
Of TT. College, 1896.
Phosphorus FIRST discovered, 1900.
Auction sales FIRST established 10 England,
100.
Threshing machine invented, 100.
Cotton first raised in the United States,
l702.
Newspaper FIRST published in the United
States. at Boston. 1704.
Waters first made at Nuremburg, 1905.
Post Office first established in the United
States. at New York. ITO.
Copy right Of books secured TO authors, by
Parliament. 1713
Aorora BOrealis; frst discovery Of on re-
cord. March 9th, 1716.
Potatoes FIRST cultivated in tho United
States, 1719.
Thread first made in Great Britain, At
Paisley Scotland 1922.
Stereotype printing invented, by Ged.
Scot, 1925.
Diamond mines Of Brazil discovered, 1880.
Quadrant invented. by Thomas Godfrey,
Am,, I740.
Chain bridges first constructed, 1741.
Bank notes FIRST issued 1745.
Handkerchief first made, at Paisley, Scot
land, l74S.
China-warc frst made in England, 1852.
fro m coNTTxurn I
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-01-04
STATISTICS OF THE GRAVE.

A recent number ofthe Merchants Ledger
estimates that since the birth Of our Saviour
1853 years since, thirty two thousand millions
of human beings nave lived upon this earth
and of these oil but about nine hundred and
sixty millions have gone down to the grave
OF this great army of the dead, nine thousand
millions have died by war eight thousand
millions by famine and pestilence; five hun
bred millions by martyrdom; nearly six bun
dred millions by Intoxicating drinks, and the
remaining thirteen thousand millions natural.
ly or otherwise
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-01-04
--D~S--
DEATH.

How solemn ADD humble are The feelings
within US, when We contemplate the bresity
Of human life! Who can bear tho tolling OF
yon funeral bell; breathing its soft mournful
cadences upon the silent air, without remem-
bering that he must one day die, and be gather
ed TO the drcary empire the grave! and chat
the same dirge- like sound may break the still
ness Of the silent air, when he has 'shuified off
this mortal COLI Who can see the sable clad
procession. following with slow and measured
tread, the last remains Of some fellow mortal,
to the house appointed tor al living, without
remembering that for him likewise, the mour
uers shall 20 about the streets 7
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-01-04
MARTINsBURe, VA, WEDNESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 4 1864
THE FAMILY OPPOSED TO sEwsPArEas.

| -
The man who don't take the county paper
was IN town yesterday. He bro't the family
in two horse wagon. He still believed that
Gen. Taylor was President, and wanted 10
know If the ssKamschatkiansn had taken Gu
ba, and if 50, sohcre fhey had taken it. He
bad sold his corn for twenty-five cents, the
price be thirty, but upon going to deposite
his money they told him it was counterfeit.
The only hard money he had was some three
cent peices, and these some sharper had run
on HIM for half dimes His old lady smok-
ed q cob Pipe and would not believe that
anything else could be used. One Of the
boys went to ; bridesmaids shop to be meas
ured for pr II shoes, and another mistook
the market-honse for church. After hang
ing his hat On : meat hook, he piously took
a seat on butcher's stall and listened to
the auctioneer, omhe took to be The preach
CT. He left before the smcetisi was otE and
had no great opinion of the ssarmint.'
One of the girls took lot Of seed onions
to the post Office to trade them for letter.
She had the baby, which she carried in ssu-
gar trough stopping at times to rock it on
the sidewalk. When itcried she stuffed ITS
mouth with an old stocking, and sung sBar-
barry Allen
The Oldest boy had sold two scoon SKINS
and was on sbust.' When last seen he had
called for glass of ssody and water and
stood soaking gingerbread and making wry
faces. The shop-keeper installing his mean
ing, had given him mixture of sal-soda and
it tasted strongly Of soap. But She had
hearn tell of sody and water, and was boun'
to give it fair trial, ,puke or no puke.'-
Some 'town fellow ca me in and called for q
lemonade with 50 Fly in it, whereupon our
soaped friend turned his back and quietly
wiped several flies into his drink.
We approached the old gentleman and tried
to get him to subscribe but he would not
listen to it. He was opposed to sintcrnal i'm
provements,' and he thought 1arnin was
wicked vexation.' None of his family ever
learned to read, but one boy, and be teached
school awhile, and then went studyin' divin-
ity.'-W Western Paper.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-01-04

'sThe devil was sick--sAs devil monk would be
The devil got rell--fAs dsR a saoHa ras Asya
know few others. besides the respecta-
bic gentleman above mentioned, who would
| act precisely the same anaer similar eircum-
stances.
Mrs. Curmudgson who kesps boarding
house. falling sick. decIrsd that If she ever
got wall. she woulda't set any more strong
butter before her boarders She recovered,
aud tie buffers as strong as erer. Per
haps she made mistake. and meant tea
whom she said butter. sar Der tea is never
strong enough to hurt any one, ] can certify
to that.
IF ever I get over THE Rheumatism" said
Dir. Turnpenny. the storekeeper. 4 won't
charge any more than ! fair profit on any
goods" Well. be rose from bis sick bed.
and at the same time calieoes rose from nine
pencs 70 -foustaan sssts.
"If | get safely through this trial" said
Sally Scrap when she was prosecuted for
Islander. Il won't talk about folks any more"
She got of With small 6ne and now, Ihear
she's reporting that Annie Elton is the most
spiteful Old maid she ever saw, and is thirty
FIVE, to her certain knowledge and If she only
knew how she looked, she wouldn't venture
out Of doors except in the evening" Poor
Sally. ] suppose it relieves her to say so.
and I'm resigned. SO its all for the best
eff | was married, remarked an old bach
elor, my wife shouldn't rule me- I would
let her know who was the head Of the family"
He is married. now, and it's generally be-
lievcd that his wife wears the - "Oh, no !!
never mention ems"
] didn't intend to write much when CON-
menced. and for one I am going to give an ex-
ample Of a good resolution nell kept.
ANNIE ELroS.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-01-04
AFFABILITY.

In the world, he who speaks sweetly aud with
affability will have many friends; but be whose
words are bitter; viii have few or none. This
we may learn from the sun and the moon.
The SUI. by reason Of its dazzling light. drives
away every star and plannet from the heavens,
while ID is above the horizon, and is thus
obliged to run its course solitary and unat-
tended; but the moon, shedding soft and
tender light. moves on in the midst Of stars
and consultations, escorted BY . numerous
company.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-01-04
WayG gEs, WATCHES,
AND JEWELRY.
iE 81 REMOVAL.

WOULD would inform the citizens of this
Il county, and the public generally, that have
REMOVED my WATCH aud yEwELRY STORE to No 2 II
BALTIMORE STREET, sir doors 5eioso Charles
On street, baltimore, where they will find ca
&ka large supply of fine GOLD Levers, Iae
LePine, and SILVER WATCHES Of every description
GOLD LEVERS from S25 to si0o.
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.
A variety Of Aibatta Forks, Spoons SC, Sc
Clocks and Fancy Goods. 4 large assortment OF
Watch-makers Tools, Jewels, Hands, and Watch
Glass of every kind
s6-C0UNTRY MERCHANTS and watch-m
kers will find it to their interest to call and exam
inc my goods as intend to sell low as any other
house, at Wholesale or retail, prices
CHARLES BLAKE
Q No. PIT Baltimore street, Baltimore.
March % ;S53--1y.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-01-04
BY NORMAN MILLER.
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"a change will for anything that they will be char
I'D At the usual advertising rates per square
rrYB PALMER, the American Newspaper Agent. Ia
M 5ng dafAorssd Agent for this paperin the cities Of os
Ton NsW York. and Philadelphia, and Is duly empowered
% lake Advertisements aud subscriptions the rates re-
ssId By His receipts will be regarded as payents
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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-01-04

Economicdl. Since the confectioners have
got to mixing India rubber into molasses cam
dy, cents worth goes great ways between
two children with the teeth-ache.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-01-04

NEW CHEAP STORE In MARTINSBURG,
HNHE extraordinary encouragement the sub.
u scribers have received from the opening OF
their establishment in this place up TO the res.
ent day, induced them to increase considerably
their already heavy stock. They have vatelv
received the choicest goods selected in the east.
ern Cities, by the partner residing there, and
will continue to bring up new supplies eyery
week during the season. Among the novel
ties are:
French Marlnos and Cashmeres, all co'ors.
OF the most celebrated Manufactures Silk and
Velvet Cloaks and Mantillas, some very cost
ly trimmed. and Of the latest Paris Importa-
tons great variety of Needle -wor ked Col.
lars, Chimezetis and Sleeves, in Jenny Lind
and Excelsior styles Ladies and Misses shoes
and Caters, Of the best materials and work.
manship, at uncommon low prices.
II cannot be reasonably expected TO give ev.
cry item Of large stock Of goods in news
paper. We will only say, that we keep a
,ceu assorted and entire ne,c Stock of Goods, and
that zoe sell from Is 10 90 per cent. loscer than
any house IN this on The adjoining counties.
Nov. 2, '53. LEVI HERZOG & co.
Opposite .Marttasb,rg Savings Bunk
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-01-04
LIVERY STABLE.
TAILORING.

AVING renewed his residence In Martins
i i burg, and fitted up Tailoring Shop on
Main Street over the Tobacco Store of B. s. Lyeth,
the subscriber avails himself of this method to mo-
uiy the public that he is prepared 10 accommodate
al VINO have clothes TO cut or manufacture, OF
whatever style or description
ne Will be in the constant receipt Of the city
fashions Heis fully prepared to please all tastes
as well IN the style as to the manner and durabli
~ Of his work. And he solicits the support of hi
friends and acquaintance, and of the public gen
orally. WILLIAM HOKE
June 10, is5i-iy.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-01-04
miscellaneous.
THE BEAUTIFUL.

We take the following, by Uriah II. Ju-
dab, from tho Journal of Commerce:
List reader, list, and l will tell what is
beautiful: a dse
A good man struggling with misfortune
and preserving unstained his reputation.
A beautiful child obeying the mandates of
parents, and walking in the way of righteous
ness.
Sinful mortality on Bonded knees craving
from on high pardon for past transgrcssions.
"Forgive our tresspasses, as we forgive
these who tresspass against u.s."
Mortality relieving the wants of mortality
by advancing the canse Of the destitute.
For tits most beautiful to roam mid the
forsaken haunts of despair, to still the groans
of sorrow, and spread bread on the empty ta-
bles of the fanlishing. Ay and rescue the
fallen and make glad the over charged heart
of the oppressed.
"Pluck out from the memory rooted sorrow,
Raze out the written troubles of the brain
And, in some sweet oblivion's aptidote,
Cleanse the foul bosom of that perilous stuff
That weighs upon the heartp a
And beautiful is woman aroun the fever
ed bed of sickness, pillowing the pale cheek,
bathing and binding up the fainting brow,
and like form of light, whispering .hope'
where else there had been none.
When man is waxing frail, Is
And his hand is thin and weak;
And his lips are parched and pale,
And wan and white his cheek;
Oh then doth woman prove
Her consistency and love-
IT'S beautiful to cast over the foibles Of
thy brother worm the broad and divine man
tie of mercy, and to forgive the erring sister
as thou wouldst that Heaven would be mer-
ciful to thee sinner.
God has given TO us a beautiful world as
atransitory abode, and the rivers, the streams,
the fields, the flowers, the birds, the trees,
and all around are beautiful.
The sun is beautiful as he ascends the sky,
and the moon as she reflects the brilliant rays
DER the head of all.
And thou, oh High and Holy One, art
the summit of the beauty.
Beautiful is thy realm,
| r.a -s Aad thy throne!
Thy promise to man, l...t
l.- And thy protecting care,
The angels of Paradise are beautiful the
spirits accent is beautiful the soul in its
purified condition is beautiful.
And beautiful--superlatively beautiful
and most melodious will be the sound of the
'Archangel's trump to those who on that
eventful and final morn shall have awarded
to them life everlasting.
If God hath made this world so fair;
Where sin and death abound
How beautiful beyond compare
Will Paradise be found