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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-11-22
H. G0Idburg a. 90,

( \EALERS in Fancy Dry Goods. Store Room
ZION Queen Street, next door 10 the Gazette Of
Lee, Mlrtinsburg Va.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-11-22

RSy-It is supposed that the fellow who leu
the house, was not strong enough TO carry it.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-11-22

| HEALER in Fancy Dry Goods, &c, &c; store
~ on Queen Street, one door south Of Har-
ss1ns Drug Store. Martinsburg. Va
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-11-22
MISCELLANEOUS.
EXCHANGE BANK
OF
SELDEN, WRITER'S, & CO.,
WASHINGTON. D. c.


TIVE undersigned respectfully announce that
Il they have formed aco-partnership to transact
general Banking and Exchange business in this
City, under the firm Of ELDEN, WRITER'S Il CO.
and are prepared to deal in
Forsign and Domestic Exchanges, Time-B Bile, Pro-
nis.ory Notes, Ceyiifcates Of Opposite, Letters
Of Crsda, Banf Notes and Com
We undertake to make collections and prompt
ly to remit the proceeds to any designated points
within or without the Union
MIR. William Seldom, member Of the firm, and
for many years past the Treasuysr Of the United
States, win give his careful personal attention 20
all financial business which we may be employed
to transact with any Of the Departments Of the
Government.
The business which cur employers may require
US 70 transact, will be conducted with fidelity and
pronptitude, aud upon the most reasonable terms
WILLIAM. SELDENs
lar Tredsuser Of The U. S.
JOHN WITHERS,
on Aiexandyid, Va.
II. w. LATHAM,
0fWashington, ID. C..
L. p. BAYNE
Or Boltimore, Nd.
Washington, April 27 lS53.-6m.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-11-22

rnE WAY IRIS poNE.

4 gentleman who has been to a tswater-
cure establishment gives the following as
portion Of tho programme
1T six o'clock, brawny, bathman with
large fat, tears aside the "bfauket Of the
dark and informs you that your bath is
ready If you are TO be packed, this is tho
process counterpart Is taken of the bed,
a vet sheet is placed on il, and you in the
character Of an Antinous or Satyr, as tho
case may be, slim or dunipy, handy or obese.
reciiue your form upon that vet sheet, which
is then folded very carefully over you tho
blankets are Systematically packed round
that, and when you are thoroughly swathed
in this way, you are left, with Your hands
pinioned at your side, to represent rudeiy
perspiring mummy--the Amenophis of pri-
vatc life--in which extremely historical con-
5ition yoa refrain for half az hour or more.
II you consider the we'll directed horror Of
the European mind against damp sheets,
you will perhaps be startled at this notion Of
being packed in wet sheet the difference
is not in the dampness, but in the packing
which prevents evaporation, and consaquent-
| ~, produces a staady suffascd glow Of
warmth, which eoothcs you into gentle
slumber. | have but one comment to make
upon this process, and this is the inconsider-
ateness with which the bathman leaves you
packed, instead ofremaining to attend to any
| little wants. Imagine tho torture of lying,
swaddled and helpless, while volatile flies ca
recr upon your face, or stray hairs tickle you
to madness.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-11-22
JOAN 4. Norris,
DIR. IL. Sun, uners,
Jo:i,i Weller.

A TT0RNEY AT Law, will practice in the
n Courts Of Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan,
and give prompt atteation to all business entrusted
"a him. Office in Martiushurg on the corner eftte
Public Square, opposite the Court House.
Oct & 1879
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-11-22
=. Garard.

COMMISSIONER is 3HANCERv--0ffice,o over
" the Clerks Office of the Circuit Court.
Anril 30. 1880.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-11-22
Auuust I'ieOphii,

CONNECTION and Grocery Store, Queen
- three DOORS South OF Hawlins Hotel,
march rs, 1913
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-11-22
N. Al. slime,

ASALR in Ready .made Clothing, one door
A<-9sth soSlvsns' Store. MartinsburE. VS,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-11-22
Andrew Bowman.
s. A. SellIoss,

CABINET MAKER.-Shop on the corner @
" Queen and Burke Streets.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-11-22
UNnAppy MARRIAGES.

An English paper descanting relatire &c
the various qualities of oonnubial bliss, states
that in the city of London. the official record
for the last year stands thus - -.
Runaway wives. 1872
Runaway husbands. 2,34S
Married persons legally divorced, 4175
Living in open warfare, 17.345
Living in private misunder'ng, 1920
Mutually Indifferent. So $40
Regarded as happy. 3.l75
Nearly happy, 127
Perfectly happy. Is
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-11-22

nEALER in all kinds of READY MADE CLOTH
IL ING, Boots, Shoes Hats, Caps &c. One door
s'outh of Rawlins' Hotel, Queen Street, Martins
burg, Va. Dec. 2 1853.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-11-22
DIR. W. p. WlTHER 0W,
Denial Surgeon.

ID ESPECTFULLY announces TO the citizens 0
III, Martinsburg and vicinity that sw-A
he has removed his office to King Gyf,gSssSA3
Street, door East of the Post AII11P
Office. My friends will please notice that
viii be absent from Marinsburg during the fol
lowing months of eaca year: June, September
December and March
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-11-22
A CARD.
DR.. WIN. d. Bmrkhart,
DR.. WIN. NJ. HAMMOND
MEDICAL NOTICE.,

TR. PENULET0N AND De. DELLINGER
| J have opened m Office next DOR TO Rawlins
HJ;el for the Practice of .Hsdieiae and Surgery,
esere one or both of them may be found at all
hours during the day, when not professionally en-
gagged. i7Y
~ AT NIGH, a servant will be as tire office to
direct te or GO for either Of them at their respect
I've rcsilences FEB. 20, 1854.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-11-22
Wma. u. HesletiMc,
m. a.. slime,

A P0THECARy and Druggist, and Dealer in
n Paints, Oils. Dye-Stuffs. &c. Queen Street
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-11-22
PHILIP S. CUNNINGHAM,

s.sS.:1.asJ.S ......a,
CORNER OF QUEEy AVID gUwKE SITS,
OPPOSITE TUE MARkEr HoUsE,)
-lLAGR lNSBG GE0 VAC
2 laos M Ice
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-01

from the new world, this chainer of thunder

from the new world, this chainer of thunder
bolts, appear
Suddenly there is murmer; the tinscled
crowd part on either side-look !-he comes
the Magician, the Ambassador.
He comes walking through that lane, whose
walls are beautiful women. Is he decked out
in court dress? Is he abashed by the pres
ence of the Kingl
Ah no! Look there, how the King stares in
surprise, as that plain man comes forwaad.-
That plain man with the bold brow, the curl
ing locks behind his ears, and such odious
home made blue stockings upon his limbs.
Look there, and in that Magician-that
chainer of the lightnings-behold the Printer
Boy, of the dusty room, stout hearted, true
soled common sense, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN.
And shall we leave these two pictures with
out looking at the deep moral they inculcate!
Without the slightest disrespect to the pro-
tessions called learned, 1 stand here tonight
to confess that the great truth of Franklin's
life is the sanctity of toll.
Yes, that your true noblemen Of Gods ere
alton, is not your lawyer, digging away among
musty parchmentS, not even your white cra-
waited divine-but this man clad in coarse
garments of toll, comes out from the work
shop, and stands with the MONDAY sun upon
his brow, not ashamed to own himself me-
chanici
All! my friends, there is world of meaning
| in those pictures. They speak to tie heart of
the universal man forever.
Here, the unknown Printer Boy standing at
| his labor neglected, unknown; clad in patch
ed garb, with the laborer's sweat upon his
brow; there, the man whom nations are proud
to claim as their own, standing as the Ambas-
sador of a free people-standing as prophet
of the rights of man-unawed in the presence
of Royalty and gold!
Benjamin Franklin, in his brown coat, blue
| stockings! mocking to shame the pomp of these
| cOurtiers-the glittering robes of yonder King
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-01
The Indian Story.

The rapid growth of northern Illinois COM
menced at the conclusion of the war of 1912.
The log huts of the Indians suddenly disap-
ascended towards the heavens.
The rapid improvements commenced by the
white man, had driven them into the prairies
and their wgwams were no longer pitched in
the vicinity of the towns, except when they
came to barter their furs for goods. The
music of the saw, axe and hammer had driven
the game far away.
The Indians land east of the Mississippi
had already been ceded to government by trea-
ty, and the red men only dwelt there, by the
consent of government. When the Indians
went away, went with them. 1 took up my
quarters at the head waters of the Wisseba, at
the junction of two important streams, tribu-
taries to the great father of waters, and open
ed my store for trade.
After exposing my goods, in all their Indi-
an varieties, for some days, without any sue
cess in selling, became almost discouraged,
and nearly concluded to give it up. The In
dians would come into my store by dozens,
and after examining my goods, go away with
all (money) and furs, but bought no goods,
and the reason was mystery to me.
At length the chief OF the nation came in
company with crowd of Indians. He in
stantly exclaimeds sHow do, Thomas? Come,
show me nice goods. What do you ask for
this +? I'll take four yards of calico-three
coon-skins for one yard-half dollar exact
ly-by'm by, tomorrow, I'll pay YOU
The next day he came, accompanied by his
whole band. His blanket above his waist was
stuffed with coon-skins. sAmerican 1 will
pay that bill now,' said the Indian.
Suiting the action to the word, he began to
pull the skins from his blanket, and counting
out twelve, held the thirteenth in his hand,
and finally laid it upon the rest, exclaiming,
That's it, exactly l gave it back to him,
telling him he owed but twelve, and the Great
Spirit would not let me cheat him. We con-
tinued to pass it back and forth, each one
serting that it belonged to the other.
AT last he appeared satisfied, and gave me
scrutanizing look; then placing the skin within
the folds of his blanket, he stepped to the door,
and with a yell cried, sCom ei-come in, all of
you, and trade with the pale face-he's honest
he will not cheat the Indian, he believes in
the Great Spirit-his heart is big, he is an
honest trader'
He then turned to me, and said, IF you had
taken that one coon skin, and my people
would have had nothing to do with you, and
would have driven you away like dog; but
now l have found that you are the Indians
friend, and we shall be yours
The Indians then began flocking into the
store, and to trade, and before the sun had
gone down, / was waist deep in furs. and had
shu-ne-ah in plenty. That one eoon-skin
saved me.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-01

CHAPTER V.
TContinued from last treek.l
Valencia was completely oyerpowered, and
sat gazing in silent astonishment at the pale
face, and wild, glaring eyes of her daughter
ssConfound the man! What does he mean!''
said Marcus to himself, as he slowly and thot'
fully found his way along the dark streets
in the direction of the Tiber, his face swollen
with surprise and chagrin.
ssHe thinks, perhaps, I've not enough of no.
bic blood in my veins. But am 1 not the son
of as brave general as ever commanded the
armies of Rome, and on whose brow the En-
peror's own hands, more than once, placed the
victor's crown. And does not the son inherit the
fathers virtues? Stop-perhaps now Offend
ed him with what said about the christians.
But-he's no christian himself, and must hate
them as much as I do. And then, there is
Valdinus and Vertitia-zealous worshipers of
the Gods, and could see the cursed sect burnt
TO ashes. And they cursed sect, and by
the Gods of Rome, this arm of Marcus shall
spend its strength in their annihilation," said
he, giving the earth stamp with his foot.
Thus he continued, railing in his thoughts
against the christians, almost forgetting Valens
and his family, till he found himself at the
door of his quarters.
On the banks of the Tiber, at the distance
of quarter-a-mile south of the Campus Martius,
stood low, rude building, hundred or more
feet in length 1t was built substantially of
unburnt brick, and was destitute of all archi-
tectural taste or ornament. Within, it was
simply divided into small rooms or apartments,
with thin partitions or walls of brick running
croSs-wise.
This was the quarters Of the inferior officers
belonging to the Roman legion stationed with
in the walls of the City, and upon the steps in
front of one of the doors of which, Marcus now
stood, his brows knit, and his lips curled with
Indignation Having abruptly entered, and
closed the door, he threw himself upon an old
oaken bench. After a time he become more
composed, but not less indignant.
.ssMay be, Valens is a christian after all, ne
muttered to himself; ssthey're SO secret in
their meetings, and SO reserved in everything,
it's hard finding them out. But I'll find them
out. And so much the better if he Is. Revenge
will be so much easier had; and revenge 'oiH
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-01
NO. Is.

THE LAST THEFr.-The most impudent and
expert achievement in the art of theving
that we have lately heard of, was related to us
a few days since follows:
AT laborer's boarding house. where it is
customary, in warm weather, for the men to
leave their coats in the entry while at meals, q
thief took it into his head to make an incur
sion one day while all hands were busy at dim
ner. Accordingly he reconnoitered the pas
sage way, saw a good variety of coats and
jackets, some new, some half worn, &C., all of
which he gathered into his arms, and care
lcssly commenced making his exit. Just as
he was about TO cross the Threshold, the man
of the house. who was late to dinner, arrived
at the door.
ssWhat are you doing with these coats p
cried the landlord.
ssI'm taking them to my shop, sir.''
ssAnd what for.''
s.The gentlemen want to get en- secured,
sir, replied the thief.
go, then, if that's all,'' said the landlord,
'sI believe my coat wants securing, and you
may take it along too.''
So saying he doffed his garment, handed it
over to the thief and proceeded to his dinner.
The surprise of the boarders, when they
went to don their habiliments, and the confu-
sion of the landlord in giving his statement,
may well be imagined.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-01
ITO be Continued.1

W-One way to get on is to put up your
modesty and sell it to the lowest bidder. Ii
no one will buy it, give it away,-send it as
gift to some asylum-do anything with it but
keep it.
UWhiskey drinking was never known to
conduct wealth into a mans pocket, happiness
to his family, Or respectabiity to his charac-
ter. Therefore, whiskey is an non-conduct or
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-01

"sPatrick, hereafter / want you to COM
mence work at O'Clock and quit at Z, Sure
and wouldn't it be as well if I'd commence in
the morning at O'Clock and leave off at in
the evening p
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-01
INK REoUEsT.1
Is IL Anybody's Business ?


The members of the "Mind-your- own busin,
ociety'' propose for consideration the followin:
QUERIES.
Is it anybody's business
. If a gentleman should choose
To wit upon lady,
If the lady don't refuse?
Or, to speak little palmer
That the meaning all may know,
Is it anybody's business
If a lady has beau?
Is it anybody's business
When that gentleman does CALL
Or when he leaves the lady,
Or if he leaves at all
Or is it necessary
That the curtain should be drawn
To save from further trouble
The outside lockers on
Is it anybody's business
But the lady's, if her beau
Rides out with other ladies,
And doesn't let her know?
Is it anybody's business
But the gentlcman's. if she
Should accept another escort.
Where he does mt chance to be?
If person on the sidewalk,
Whether great or whether small,
Is it anybody's business
Where that person means to call
Or, if yon see person
As he's calling anywhere,
Is it any of your business
What his business may be there?
The substance of our quarry,
Simply stated. would be this
Is it anybody's business
What another's business is?
If it is, or if it isn't
Wewould really like to know,
For we're certain if it isn't,
There are some who make it so
If it is, we ii join the rabble,
And act the noble part
OF the tattIers and defamers
Who thronh the public mart;
But if not, we'll act the teacher,
Until everybody learns
1t were better in the future
To mind his own concerns.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-01

Cg-Our Jim, of the Boston Post, perpetra-
ted the following on the marriage of Thomas
Hawk Of Mansfield, to Miss Sarah ]. Dove:
It's not often that you see
So queer kind of love;
what Savage he mnst be
To Tommy HasrA Dovc.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-01

a GREAT EArER.-When Prague was be-
sieged by the Twedes, under Charles Y, a very
great glutton eat, in the presence of the king
a hog alive!
General Konigsmark was also spectator:
this veteran officer told the king, the fellow
sorcerer, and that it was by inchantment
and description he appeared to eat what in
fact, he did not. The operator being nettled
at the generals increduality, told the prince,
that ssif he would commaed his officer to take
off his boots and spurs. he would eat him.
which so terrified konigsmark, that he retired
with great precipitancy, choosing rather to
put up with a little confusion, than be con-
vinced, at so dear price, of the goodness of
this fellows appetite
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-01
RAFTsMAN,s JOURNAL.

-'---I" BEN. JONES, Publisher.
Per. annum. payable in adyance) 81 90
IF paid within the year, l 80
After the expiration of the year, 90
No paper discontinued until all arrearages are
paid.
failure to notify dseontinuanee at the expi
rason of the term subscribed for, Will be consider
ed a new engagement
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-01

"A person afflicted with stammering be-
ing advised to take starch, in order that he
might be clearly understood, took, it in such
large quantities that he became stiff he
could neither get his hands into his pockets nor
walk round a corner, and was obliged to have
his back bone taken out, to enable him to get
his boots off.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-01

n Coon ONE.-ssMy dear, what shall we
name our baby?'' said Mr.. Smith to Mrs.
Smith the other day.
ssWhy huz, I've settled on Peter.''
ssPeter! Good Lord, l never knew a man
with the simple name of Peter who could earn
his salt.''
ssWell, then, We'll call him Salt Peter.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-01

rrThe Boston Bee states that few drops
of peppermint, scattered upon the pho" VIII
drive away mosquitoes
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-01

uT.sMy son. said an old lady, show must
Jonah have felt when the whale swallowed
him ?''
GA little down in the mouth, suppose"
was the young hopeful's reply.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-01

urWhat men want is not talent, 1t is pur-
pose-in other words not the power to achieVe'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-01

NATIONAL PECULIARITIEs.-The Bohemians
of the middling and the poorer classes have
certainly less sincerity and straightforward
than their neighbours. An anecdote is
related illustrative of the slyness of the Bohe-
mians, compared with the simple honesty of
the German, and the candid unscrupulousness
of the Hungarian. During the late war, three
soldiers, of each of these three nations, met
in the parlor of French inn, over the Chin
ney piece of which hung watch. When they
had gone, the German said:
ssThat is good watch 1 wish had bought
it,
garian.
ssI have it in my pocket" said the Bohemi-
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-01

a LESSON FOR THE GIRLs.-My pretty little
dears-you are no more fit for matrimony than
a pullet is to look after a family of fourteen
chickens. The truth is, my dear girls, you
want, generally speaking, more liberty and
less fashionable restraint, more kitchen and
less parlor, more leg exercise and less sofa,
more making puddings and less piano, more
frankness and less mock-modesty, more break
fast and less hustle. / like the buxon, bright
eyed, rosy-cheeked, full-breasted, bouncing
lass, who can darn stockings, make her own
frocks, mend trowsers, command regiment
of pots and kettles, milk the cows, feed the
pigs, chop the wood, and shoot a wild duck as
well as the Duchess of Marlborough or the
Queen of Spain; and be a lady withal in the
drawing room.-Mrs. Ellis Lectures.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-01
OriailluI MuruI GuIr.
WRITTEN FOR THE JOURNAL.
THE
NJ A ia IN WM R n MI HR W
11lA e III q II I u 4 a
CHAPTER V.

fCoPY RIGHT sECUR ED.l
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-11-01

The members of the ''Mind -your-own- business
Society propose for consideration the following
OITERIES
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-16

ATMOSPHERIC TELEGRAPH FOR
TRANSPORTING PACKAGEs.-A special
committee Of the United States Senate,
which has had the matter under con-
sideration, has made report in favor of
granting an appropriation to test the
feasibility of Richardson's proposed at
mospheric telegraph. The committee
have seen the model tested, and unhes-
itatingly gave it as their opinion that
the mails which now consumes twelve
hours in passing between New York and
Washington, may be carried between
those cities in two hours By the propos-
ed atmospheric telegraph, and at cost
SO diminished that the Department
might send six sets Of mails where it now
sends one, without increasing its expen-
ses. A line is forthwith to be construct
cd between Washington and Baltimore
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-16

D1ARRHUA.-A day or to ago, a
gentleman mentioned in our office a
very simple remedy for the diarrhoa
1t is simply dry peaches. Put "a hand
full in your pocket.and nibble at them
occasionally. We have tried it since,
and so have number of our family and
found them speedy and perfect cure
We presume it may be necessary to com
mence with the cure at the early stages
ofthe complaint.-Louisriue Journal.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-16
QuARrz.-Messrs. Craycroft s. CO..

QuARrz.-Messrs. Craycroft s, Coz
project of smelling quartz in a furnace
is likely to prove successful. They pre-
sented us with small quantity, extract
ed from the rock by burning, the result
of the first experiment. The fan was
not of sufficient strength for the tremen-
dous velocity with which it was kept
running, and at last flew to pieces. They
are now constructing one more effective.
Sierra Citizen.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-16
JOHN e.. SP.IRhS,

ATTORNEY & CoUNsELLoR AT Law
Having determined to make Colum
hia his permanent home, offers his Pro-
tessional services to the public generally
and hopes to be able to render general
satisfaction, from an experience of lib
eral practice in the States, of ten years,
and strict attention to his business.
Office on Broadway, Columbia, one
doors west of the Court Room.
March IL, '54-7O-tf.