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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-08-23
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Academy Hail. 663 Broadwag, Netc York, on
Thursday eeening, Jug ETH, 1854.


At O'Clock the meeting was called TO order by
Dr. Hall, when b. S. Adams, Esq, was nomina-
ted and unanimously elected Chairman, and Rob
ert Beatty, Jr! Esq, appointed Secretary,
The first business in order being the selection Of
a committee of five persons TO receive and dispose
ofthe Gift Property, it was motion Resolved,
that we now proceed TO the nomination and cleo
ton,
The election being gone into, resulted in the
choice of the following named gentlemen
Robert Beatty, Jr., Ira Buchanan, Jr.
J. Lathrop, b. s. Adams,
III. p Barker
Justice Lathrop offered the following resolution .
Resoired-That the committee have power to fill
vacancies from neglect to aervo or 10 fulfil the
requirements of u membcr.--carried.
The Secretary then read the 70 lowing:
Resoluea-That the committee be auth rzed to
receive from Mr. Perham the Gift Property,or take
from him bonds for its delivery as called for, and
hold the same in trust for the Shareholders-car-
red.
On inquiry, II was ascertained that Mr.. Pcrham
had sold about $4,000 G lift Tickets when tho fol-
lowing resolutions were offered and unanimously
adopted.
Resoiped-That so soon as il is ascertaned that
50 900 of the Gift Tickets issued by Mr.. Perham
in his third enterprise sold, the committee
shall call tho Shareholders together at the most
convenient place, for the purpose OF inslrucllng
said Commtte in regard to the manner of disposing
Of the Gift property, amongst those holding share
Tickets.
ResoIred-That in order to close the enterprise
at the earliest possible moment, this meeting rec
ommend all persons now holding Share Tickets,
TO use their influence in obtaining subscriptions
and advance the interesi Of the whole body.
On motion, adjourned
b. y. ADAMS, Chairman.
RoDERr BEATTY, JF., Secretary.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-08-23

nsly"On the first page will be found an
article seemingly explanatory of the objects,
and principles of the "Know Nothiags.' 1t
was taken from some paper, and given to
us by friend, with request that we would
publish it.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-08-23

asag~The Annapolis (Md.,) Republican
has seen a specimen of Cantleopc raised by
Col. Walton, of the City Hotel, which meas
ures three feet three inches in length, and
two feet three inches around the middle, aud
weighs sixteen and bali pounds.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-08-23

Rag ANOTHER SCIENTIFIC WoNpER!-Imporfan
10 Dyspeptics. J S. lIouGnToss PEPSIN, The
Teae Digsaise Fluid or Gastric JUICE prepared from
Re,md or the Fourth Stomach efhe Or, after di-
rections of Baron LIEpiG, the great Physiological
Chemist, by j s. HouGuToN NJ d., Philadelphia
This is truly wonderful remedy for indigestion,
Dysgepsd, fauadiee Lieer Compliant, Consumption
and Debility, curing after natures own method, by
NATURES oma agent, the Gastric Juice. Pamphlets,
containing Scientific evidence Gifts value, furnish
ed by agents gratis See notice among the medical
advertisements.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-08-23
MISSOURI ELECTION.

CINCINNATI, Aug IA The returns from
Missouri show the election ofseven Wings to
Congress.
In the Sixth District, Phelps, Democrat
the present member, is elected
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-08-23
NOTICE.
Commissioner Uihce,
Martinsburg, Aug. 20, 1854.

=
A Ill persons having claims against the esas
IA of John J. Welsh, decd will present thsn
to me at my Office in Martinsburg on or beierees
LIST day Of November next. together with 'ne y
cessary evidence to prove their correctness sA'
as the administrator is very anxious to MAKE
final settlement of his account, IL is hoped W
unpaid creditors will attend to this notice vi'f
out delay. s. GAl.ARD, Conner
August % 1854
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-08-23
ALIEN. NEWCOMER.
a Copy Testo
Il G.. ALDURTIs, c. 3 c.
VIRGINIA
In THE COUNTY CoURT OF BERKELEY.
AUGUST TERM-1S54.

Alexander Newcomer presented to the
Court paper signed and sealed and &C
knowledged by him 10 open Court waving
aud rcsigning all benefit under and by virtue
Of the return Of the conducting officer, before
the decision Of the Court upon the complaint
Of Michael Is. Seibert aud others Us Alexan,
der Newcomer which paper the Court d.
reefs to be filed by the clerk But the Court
further eertlhes that said paper had no inau-
enee upon 1t in the decision upon said com,
MINT
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-08-23

PERHAM'S GREAT GIFT ENTERPRISE
Notwithstanding the thousand and one reports
to the contrary, this great enterprise, see, has
been nourishng like green bay tree. In the pres
ent issue we publish the proceedings of the Share
holders in Mass Meeting held on the 27th Of July.
They of the most interesting character, and will
repay acareful perusal. Mr.. Perham's card should
claim the attention of all, being liberal in the ex-
treme, and cannot fail to the sale Of the
naming tickets in a very limited time. Send in
orders for tickets without delay, and thus hasten
the desired eonsumalion Of the enterprise.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-08-23

gly@It is understood that efforts arc being
made, and with success, perhaps in some
cases 50 far-to array the Catholic interest
against Mr. Newcomer. We have no appeal
to make to any individuals thus Influenced.
We have only to say, that we know no rea-
son why any should be thus iufuenced-and
why the power Of religious sect is sought
to be brought to bear against Mr.. Newcomer
we are at loss to comprehend and upon
hesprinciples, which llo at the foundation of
cur government, we know Of no. better rea.
son why candidate should be sustained.
than the fact that any particular religious
denomination should undertake to oppose
him. This supposes lin to be a moral and
upright man. In this respect Nlr. Newcom-
er will compare lavorably with tho best of
our citizens and is universally regarded as a
gentleman-is "natice Of Berhcley''-ol,
though not an 'elder' in any church. The
fact nc have above stated should furnish an
additional induccmeut to all, to rally to his
support.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-08-23
DiGUERREOTYPES.

A STEWART, Daguerrean Artist respect.
N. fully informs the citizens Of Aartinsburg,
and vicinity, that he has taken room one door
east of the Post Office, up stairs, where he is pre-
pared to execute
DAGUERREAN LIkENESSEs
in superior style. Daguerreotypes inserted ID
Iockets, Breast Pins and Finger Rings
Hours of operation from So A. NJ lili 5RM
August 30, ls5I.-6m.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-08-23
TsECoND pIspArcH.1

GALENA, Aug IS The returns from Iowa
render certain Grimes election BY 5000 ma
jority. bloomington, Wing. is elected to Con-
gross in Dubuque district BY 1900 ma
jority The Legislature is Wing and anti
Nebraska by large mojo'ity in both branch.
es. Clark Wing, is reported elected to
Congress- 10 Denpin's district. I
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-08-23
IOWA ELECTION.

CHICAGO, August II --Athcrington and
Clarke, tho Wing candidates, are both elect
ed to Congress- The Legislature is Wing,
or anti Donge, Grimes, the Wbig cGndi-
date for Governor, is elected.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-08-23
IOWA.

The returns from the election in Iowa in
dictate that tho Wings lave swept the State !;
electiug their Governor, amajorty in the Leg
islature, and probably two members of Con-
pruss,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-08-23

Bs~There are few thingc which afford us
greater pleasure than sitting down to write no.
toe of the celebrated Hollands German Btters
because we are fully conscious we are comforting
public benefit, and heart tells us that by our
notices many have been induced to take these Bit
ters, and been rescued from death by Dyspepsia,
Liver Complaint, &C., for the cure of which it is
certain. 1t prepared AMI sold only by DR.. G
VI. Jackson, at the German Medicine Store No.
100 Arch street Philadelphia. august 0.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-08-23
\ Copy--Testc.


The high position assumed by Mr. New
conner, will address itself most iayorably to
all fair and impartial moa in the county
Mr. Cushwa's friends bad been loud in their
complaint Of the previous action Of the Court
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-08-23

fsaid deceased, consisting in part ns fallors'
head of good work Horses; 8 Colts;
mileh Cows and l2 stock Cattle;
80 heaA Of Hogs 2 four-horse Wagons;
Wagon-bed Wheat Drill ! Roller;
lsix.horse Threshing and Cleaning Machine b
complete order;
1two-horse Wagon Wheat Fan;
3arshear. Single and Double Shovel Ploughs
| Log Chain; | Fifth Chain stands Of Bees
a lot of Bacon; Corn by the acre,
tons Of Timothy Hay, cut before harvest
Cooking Stove, and ma ny ether articles
Household and Kitchen Furniture not necesssr
TO mention.
Terms Of Sale - On all sums over IS n credit
six moRths will be given or that sum and upl
the cash will be required. No property tobe r.
moved until terms Of sale are complied with.
Es1'sTwo Negro Men, one Woman and one b
will be hired on the day Of sale till next Chris
mas. JOHN T. KEARF0TT, Adm
August %, 1854
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-08-23

nsa- Charter s. Lewis, of Harrison coun-
ty, has been elected TO Congress from the
18th district to supply the vacancy occasion
ed by .he death of Mr.. Snodgrass, By some
six hundred majority over Col. B. H. Smith,
of Kanawha
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-08-23

r-Col. Bentou's friends in St. Louis,
are said to be exceedingly sore under his
defeat for Congress. and express their deter
usination TO run bin for the next Presidency
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-08-23
PAY UP! PAX GP!.

vENHE undersigned respectfully asks AZ 49,
indebted sohm 60 can and pay their seeo..f
as be IS DESTROYS ofreplenishiug his stock q 1ls H,
for the Fall aud Winter trade "A Eosa VI
wise is sufficient
August 2S, 1854 y 4 sIHt
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-08-23

TmE smEKIFFALTY.

sflaJ- We are authorized to announce AZ
xxANDeR NEWCOMER, ESQ. as an independent
uapfida.e for the SherifTalsy at the next cleo
tipn by MANY VoTrns.
Aug. %, 1854-te
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-08-23
.UP. pERH9N 4 C.9RD.

Accompanying, you have submitted the official
proceedings Of the Share holders ID Mass Meeting,
convened on the evening Of the 9th inst, for tho
purpose Of selecting committee, and taking into
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-08-23

cont sdeFation other matters asFsr,;,. .,.
Of al ! ticket holdets in my Tanp Cur r 'I ~
FRFsE. Asft1
II viii be seen that a COMMITTEES k.
Pn,nt 4. and Instructions riven 49, eeea y
coasse 10 be pursued up 10 4 cert,;. :. 1'e,|
erosion in the enterprise. For the 40 81 q n
absent share holders, here Ice ls., rnaies
the number Of tickets sold up 10 ~ !. y se'e,a
is abeut $4,000. From this you NH ,..sa Ia
SO soon as $4,000 more ace sold. ,bs,F sIee'sl
the whole body Of share holders az Z w ase
ask Of them. in general meeting ssss..,, 'aet u
purpose. instructions as 10 the final .s'ea 'ese
the Gift Property, with which ihry =. sfesloSs
That these $4,000 tickets NAV H. ta.'e,s
shortest possible time, The undersip,sa son n
following propositions, unequalled q, l a'sa
Each person whe gets up club az ,'ss'ass
bors, and forwards Eiol Ten dollars d ~ - saw
Teetire BY return mad or ether esav<,s. ss''s
tickets. "a
Each person who sends lat one tina, -,
dred dOsiurs, 'riH hare sent in Ike nannr, o..
dred and fifteen tickets. ~,
Each person who shall send (at oes a.,
hundred doliars, ,riii hare sent in Eks y
hundred tickets. y
And for all lager sums in exact propor,;o,
II is thus, ladies and gentlemen, that a..
secure your hearty cooperation in h,ips;n. /
enterprise to speedy, and hope 10 al, ~, y
tory termination. 'A'',si
With great coma liberation oil ,eseer
Iremain yours. obedisn,,u
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-08-23

3FWHY WILL YE SUFFER 2--Nixon's letter
Ointment is the only sgre cure for all kinds skin
diseases. IL you are afflicted with letter. Ring
worm or Itch, try it at once and be cured For
sale by W. H. IlEsLETINE
10
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-08-23
July 18th, 1854. J. PERHAM!'
100000 TICKETS ONLY At Sl,Oo Elru
will be sold

IPAll orders for tickets, by Mall, ,borla !,
addressed to JOSIAH PERHAM, Academy n,
66S Broadway, n. Y. -"
lift should happen that all the Tickets ara n.
when tho order is received, money will be returns
at our expense for postage. Correspondent, y !,
please write distinctly their names, residerc.
County and State, to prevent errors Or ifeon,.
nient. enclose an envelope with their direction, !,
il in ful-in which such Tickets as they ma ' "A.
will be returned s''-
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-08-23
A REAL GENTLEMAN.

He never dresses IN the extreme of fashion,
but avoids singularity in his person or hab-
its.
Is affable with bis equals, aud pleasant and
attentive to his Interiors
In conversation he avoids hasty, ili-tem-
pered, or insulting remarks.
Never prizes into other persons affairs.
Detests evesdrppping as among tho most
disgraceful Of crimes.
Never ISLANDERS an acquaintance.
Does never, under any circumstances, speak
i'll Of u woman.
Never cuts an acquaintance who has met
with reverse Of fortune
lie always pays the postage on his letters
oil business, aud in advance for his newspa-
pers,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-08-23
THE DOUBLE GAME.

Some of our readers will remember how
the colmns of the "Repu5l,can" month or
two ago, teemed with bold condemnation and
abuse of the order of 'sKnow NothiagS. y
1t has suddenly changed its key. 1t finds it
now, most polite to pass from the base of
denunciation TO the tenor Of ontreaty. 1t
argues with them, with kindly interest in
their welfare, and sympathy with the ''prin-
ciples of the organizations" that some IN
known individuals outside of the county
most disinterestedly no donbt-tbink they
should not oppose Mr. Cushwa! Then again
gentlemen of the E'KnolD Nothing" order,
remember that Mr.. Cushwa is, as the Re-
publican tells US, an elder in the Presbyte-
rian Church There are curious things go
ing on now, in this county, and rare are the
antics displayed on and off the stage. The
Catholics are invited to throw themselves
into the arms of the affectionate wire-work-
ers, aud take refuge in the sanctuary of the
cAUcUs-while Protestants, are told signif-
cantly aside, that Mr.. CUshwa is their man,
for he is an "elder in the Presbyterian
Church" We'll this is precious specimen
of jugglary-well calculated, We should sup
pose to endear all christian sects to the ben
cvolent souls who have volunteered, so mer-
otoriously. to take charge of their spiritual
welfare, w can only commend to them the
seathing rebulSe of the yelled prophet
'Fere ye wise saints, behold your light your star
\ c would be fools and victims and ys aren
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-08-23

Railway & Co.. have likewise discovered NEW
REMEDY for the cure Of Serofula, Ridkets, Nodes,
and Syphilis. In ten minutes after taking the
first dose the patient feels it working in the sys-
tenn.
1t produces an electrical effect upon the blood.
1t cleanses, purifes und enriches it
Ii resolves and removes all diseased deposits
from the fluids and solids
1t binds up and strengthens the worn-out and
decaysd parts of the system, imparsiag renewed
vigor and vitality to every organ and secretion in
the body. This new and extraordinary remedy
is called Railways Renovating Resolvont. The
sick and pain suffering arc invited to call at Rad
way & Co.'S Principal Office, / 60 Fulton st.
regular Physician aonstnntiy in attendance. Ad-
vice gratis. july Sit.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-08-23
u. Il. u. No. / ANp q. n. n. Sol. !.

An offer to the Sick Railway 4 TO-, will guar
aniee that Railways Ready Relief will stop the
most severe paroxysms OF pain in few minutes
Persons suffering with Neuralgia or other ner-
vous pains are invited to cali at their Office l62
Fulton street, and make a trial Of the Ready Re-
lief it relieves the most torturing pains immc-
diately. In FIVE minutes il will convince the
most skeptical OF its quick and powerful pain re-
lieying properties
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-08-23
ADMINISTRATOR, SALE,

THE undersigned administrator Of George
Il Gorrel, decd, win oiler for sale to the hs
est bidder, on Friday September Isl, 1854, the i
lowing
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-08-23

i925~ 4 be dry aud hot weather continues
without the slightest abatement A" The
heavens seem as brass. and the earth as
IRON
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-08-23


Hs5~Wo publish below the renunciation by
Mr. Newcomer of all benefit Of the return
which the Sheriff was compelled, under the
law to give him, and also, the order of Court
upon the subject.
VIRGINIA.
II THE COUNTY COURT OF DERKELEY
AUGUST TERI-1954.
J, Alexander Newcomer, holding a certf-
cate of Jacob Van Dorou, Jr.. conducting
officer at the Court House of Berkeley Coun-
ty of my election to the Office OF Sheriff in
sad county, DO hereby waive, relnquish and
resign all my right to the said Office under
aud by virtue Of the said certificate. Not
because the same is in my opinion illegal, but
because it appears upon an examination OF
the polls, that Of the persons, whose names
were recorded thereon as voters, | did not
receive majority, but only an equal number
with Barnet Cushwa, Esq.
! 90 not waive, but reserve until like
waiver by said Cushwa, my rights to the
said Office on the ground that independent of
said certificate, have received majority Of
the legally qualified voters of the county.
Witness my hand and seal this 18th day
Of August 1854.
ALIEN. NEWCOMER.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-08-23
THERM0NEYRlCAL TABLE,
PoR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 1854
REPORTED BY JOHN Il. HARRISON,
For the MAR7TNSBURG GAZETTE.
nIurrif0

On the 18th inst, by Rev. r.. A. Fink, JACOB NJ,
sHafrEH and ISABELLA Il. BARNETT, both Of this
place.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-08-23

The following clever piece II irony is from
student Of Richmond College, who furnished
It to the Scottsville temperance Gaeette.
THE MAINE LAW.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-13
House Cleaning.

As this is about the season when good
housewives clean their houses from garret to
cellar, it may be well TO say few words on the
subject. When you wash paint, don't use soft
soap and warm water, for that will take off the
paint as well as the dirt. Use cold water and
hard soap. Scrub the floors with soft soap,
and don't put down the carpets until the floor
is perfectly dry. Always put down some fine
clean (mind clean) straw under the carpet, and
lay it smooth and level. Carpets may be
cleaned by pounding them in strong soap suds
and washing them well out OF the soap
The suds must be very strong and cold This
is done by cutting down the hard soap and
dissolving it in warm water. The suds should
feel slippery between the fingers. Bedsteads
shOHld receive complete scrubbing with soap
and water, and should not be put up until per-
fectly dry. The seams and holes should then
be anointed with corrosive sublimate, dissol-
we'd in alcohol, or sulpher mixed with cam
phene. or solution Of the chloride of zinc
No person should 60 to sleep in damp bed
room. Many people, by overlooking this
caution during house cleaning season, catch
severe colds, and make their beds with the
clods ofthe valley before the subsequent Christ
mas. Always commence to clean at the top
of the house, and descend by steady and regu-
lar stages. Some people can clean their houses
with qlietness and scarce any disorder; others
do no more work, but make great deal of
noise. If there is dog or cat about, it gener-
ally disappears till the squall is over. The
grand rule for facilitating work is system
Arrange all the work to be done, before com
mencing. For want Of system, manyaa job
has to be done over and over again.-Scicnt!fc
American.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-13
The Eolian Haru.

There are few musical instruments, even
when managed with the skill of master,
which produce melody more delicate and
enchanting to unsophisticated ears than the
Kolian harp. Its tones are wild and irregu-
lar, but plalntive and harmonious, resembling
the wild bursts of unearthly music, which are
SO often described in the pages of oriental TO
nance as the music of the spheres. 1t is sin
gular that these simple instruments are not
oftener seen in the dwelling houses of New
England. They discourse most excellent
music without taxing the time or the purse
of any individual. Placed in the window of
hall or chamber during the spring or summer
months, the gentle western breeze will play
tune upon them, which cannot be initiated by
human hands.
The construction Of this instrument is sim
pie, as the Eolan harp is nothing more than
rectangular box made Of thin pieces Of pine
wood Its length may be equal to the width
Of the window in which it is intended to be
placed, and it should be about five inches deep
and eight inches wide. The upper surface of
the box should be pierced with sounding holes,
similar to those in a violin. Over this surface
should be stretched several strings, which re-
quire to be regularly tuned. Where the in
strument is exposed to the action of brisk
breeze, it will send forth the most agreeable
combination of musical sounds, changing ac-
cording to the ever varying impulses Of the
wind.
The harp may be made Of any size, and the
sound will correspond to the magnitude Of the
instrument A colossal imitation Of the HEo-
lian harp was invented in 1886 by the Abbate
Gattoni, at Milan. 1t was called the Giant's
Harp and was made by stretching seven iron
wires, tuned to the gamut, from the summit of
a tower fifty feet high to neighboring house.
1t was only during high winds that this mighty
instrument could be heard to advantage but
during tempest, its powerful but harmonious
tones could be heard at distance hardly cred
ible.-Boston Journal.