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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-03
IVV,u0U UIits. Valued At SFs3N
ONE GIFT FOR EVERY TICKET.

In order to insure TO all concerned a perfectly
fair and satisfactory disposition Of the above
named Gifts, Mr. Perham proposes that the Share
holders meet together on Thursday epening, Jms
221, 1854, Tor sooner, If oil the tickets are sold
due notice of which will be given,) at some suia.
BILE place, hereafter to be designated, and appoint
committee of five persons, to receive the property,
which they may dispose Of in such manner-by
lot or otherwise--as the Shareholders, in general
meeting, shall direct, the Committee giving good
and sufficient bonds, If required by the Share.
holders, for the faithful performance ofthe duties
required of them.
Shareholders residing out of tho city Of New
York, will stand upon the same footing as resi-.
dents, and what ever may fall to their shares will
be forwarded to them in such manner as they may
direct, after the partition has taken place.
Rsy@All orders for Tickets by mail, should be
addressed to JOSIAH PERH4M, aACADEW
HALL, 663 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. Ifi
should happen that all the Tickets are sold when
the order is received, the money viii be returned
at our expense for postage Correspondents will
please write distinctly their name, residence coua
ty and State, to prevent errors. Or, II conveni.
ent, enclose an envelope, with their directions on
it in full--in which. such Tickets as they may or
der will be returned [april 20.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-03
THE BALTIC AND ST. PETERSBURG.

Tie Eoglish feet, by the lass accounts,
have made move one step nearer TO the
scene Of expected hostilities in the Baitlc =
The object is doubtless to strike at the cap
iral, St. Petersburg, but before this can 10
reached, il is necessary to reduce the ceie-
brated fortress in the Gulf Of Finland at
Helsipefore, and Cronsladt The first IS
one Of The regular naval stations but Cron-
stadt is the principal station Of the Russian
navy. This latter place holds the key to 81
Petersburg. from which it is distant about
twenty miles. We have the following de-
scription
Cronstadt stands on the southeast extfem !.
ity Of the island Of Kotlinc in the Gull q
Finland, and contains population OF 4u,ooV
or so, 900 The channel which bounds ths
island of Kotline, and the only one praetica-
bic through which to reach st. Petersourgn,
is very narrow, and is protected on the side
in Cronstadt by fortress, erected on de-
tached island On the opposite 1t has me
batteries Of the Riesbank and the Castle OF
Ornslot. Cronstadt is also strongly fortified.
1t has three harbOrs lying at the south side'
The outer or military harbor is entirely Tor
tilted By a mole rectange stretching out
iuto the sea, and capable Of holding besides
smaller vessels, thirty five ships of the line
1t is so shallow at lower water that many
Of the ships are obliged to anchor IN the md
die harbor, which is properly intended for
the fitting cut aud repairing Of vessels 1t
has a powder magazine, mandatory OF
pitch, tar, &C. The third. west or inner
NEST harbor. which has space for six hun.
bred merchants vessels, and runs parallel
with the middle harbor admits only mer
chantmen, for which there is besides an ex-
cellent roadstead Immediately outside the
port defended also by the citadel, construct
cd on rock in the middle Of the sea Of
Cronstadt. This fortress is SO connected
with St Petersburg, that the fall Of the one
will prove the ruin of the other.
The Russian Emperor is making all the
preparations necessary to protect bis capital,
and well he may, st. Petersburg being one
Of the finest cities os Europe. Its popula-
ton is over bali a million of souls, and its
public buildings magnificent, with an impe-
rial library os 49, 900 volumes The avail
able vessels of the Russian feet in the Bal
tic are being prepared for the emergency, and
300 new gun boats have been ordered to be
built. Everything betokens a formidable re-
sistance to any attack upon Russian terri
tory in that quarter
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-03
~ The Green Hin Cemetery Company

81 The Green Hill Cemetery Company
met on the Goth inst, pursuant to notice,
and organized by electing Bernard Doll
president, John Weller, secretary, and VIM.
N. Riddle, treasurer; after which the fol-
lowing motions were passed
That committee of three, to consist Of
John Weller, Philip Diifenderfer and j. O.
Addison, be appointed to draft and submit q
code Of bylaws and regulations for the gov
eminent Of the company.
That committee of seven, (any five
Of whom may act,I be appointed to do all
lawful business within the scope Of the act Of
the Legislature, and that George seibert,
Philip Difenderfer, j. p. Kearfott, VIM.
II. AIong, Bernard Doll, J. o. Addison and
D. II. Doll be said committee.
That the proceedings of this Meeting be
published in the Virginia Republican and
the Nlartinsbarg Gazette.
That the company adjourn to meet again,
at the Office of John Weller, on the second
Monday in May at o'clock, A. NJ.
BERNARD DOLL, Pres't.
NJ
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-03

asH The policy of every man in business,
and who must live by the public, is to let
the public hear from hing. His best speak
ing trumpet is the newspaper advertisement.
In a populous community and rapid age
like this, every trader must make himself
heard and known, otherwise he will fall be-
hind the progress of his neighbors. He may
be up early in the morning and late at night,
and tax highly his physical energies, and eat
the bread of carcfulness, with honest inten-
tons and a steady brain; yethe is ever open
to the chances of failure for the want of that
intellectual sagacity-those ride uieics of
things, without which no man can have a
safe basis for his business. OF the two ships
crossing the Atlantic, one will struggle with
battling breezes and get along slowly where
as, the other with helmsman at the wheel,
who knows the whole chart of his calling, is
knowingly steered into the track of the trade
winds; and, while the former is working
heavily in the Gulf Stream, or perhaps going
down in it, the other has its sails happily
furled in port Rich Maa.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-03
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STORE BROKEN OPEN.

The store Of Messrs. Vanarsdale & Cos
nell, at the Depot, was broken open on Sat-
urday night last. The robbers we're discov-
cred by two men who happened to be pass
ing, and left without accomplishing their pur-
pose. Nothing was lost.
The late frequent outrages Of this kind
ought to demand some prompt and decided
action from the authorities Of lie town.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-03
CHARGED WITH MURDER BY GHOST.

Lahan Mercer was put on trial in Wetzel
county Va on Wednesday last, charged with
the murder of John Gamble The murder
was committed in 1850, and subsequently, the
body Of the deceased was found floating in the
Ohio river, but no clue was had to the author
of the deed until last fall, when respectable
citizen of the county went before magistrate
aud made affidavit that ghost had confrou-
ted him after night in the woods, and told him
that Mercer was the murderer of Gamble. -
This with other suspicious circumstances, led
to the arrest of the accused, who is DOW on
trial Wheather wha. the ghost" is alleged
to have stated will be considered legal evil
denco has not been decided Other witnes
ses, having no connection with the ghost sto-
ry, have, so far, occupied the time Of the court
in giving in their evidence
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-03

N83y-They have newspapers in St. Peters
burg, but the rest of the world do not often
have opportunity to see them The London
Times, however, says the press St. Peters
burg We'd with each other in denouncing
England and France One Of them says:
A" Proud Albion has the impotence to send
her fleet into our seas, and the flag of France
waves beside that of England Wei. let the
invaders come on; we are. as formerly, pre-
pared to conquer or to perish. Let the
West not complain if it again feels the
weight Of the hand Of Russia; let it not be
astonished if the Koran and the Crescent
are trodden in the dust"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-03
JoHN WELLER, SEC y.


r1y- The Commercial Convention, recently
sitting at Charleston, seems By no means to
have commanded either the approval or respect
Of some Of the most infuential presses OF the
Sontb. Thus the Mobile Daily Advertiser
SAYS: This Convection is called by cour-
tesy. we presume, Commercial Convention,
yet so far, with one or two exceptions, pro-
fesscd politicians are its chief actors. Indeed
we havc scarcely recognized the name of a
single merchant or professional commercial
man, as yet taking part in its proceedings
Perhaps convention Of politicians and
speech makers may overturn or modify exist
ing laws Of trade and divert commerce to new
channels, but we confess to some incredulity
on this SUBJECT"
Lot US not, however, be unjust to the Con-
veutou, though it does not meet with much
favor. Its ends and aims were, we believe,
laudable and patriotic; it could not legislate,
it could only reSolpe, and its resolutions were,
most of them. judicious; it breathed nothing
of disloyalty or scdition; and it suffered moth
ing to be passed which looked like invading
the rights, or disturbing the peace of other
sections of the country. We doubt the prdc-
teal good of such Conventions surely
this did no harm !--Ale1. Gag.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-03
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X. Il. IL.
INFLAnu4ToRY RHEUMATIsN

IHFLANH1TORY RHEUNATISN
young lady, Miss Clark, aged 90, had Sc
we're attack of inaammatory Rheumatism on the
first of March, 1899, proceeding from the effects
Of mercury, of which she was salivated 1871
She was under the care of one of the most emf
nent and kind physicians in the city of New Y ork
For two weeks she was in the most agonizing
pains, and every hour her friends expected that
death would relieve her Her physician had no
hope Of hor recovery. bottle of Ready Relief
was sent her, and applied, by the advice and con-
sent Of her physician, who told her nurse, if no.
ching else would give her ease, he thought that
the Relief would. In fifteen minutes she was re-
lieved from pain; in three days she could leave
her room and before the second bottle was used
up, was reported cured by the physician
If you are afflicted with Neuralgia. Cramps,
Spasms, &c. r. II. Relief viii in few minutes al
lay the most violent paroxysms. Wherever there
is any pain Railways Ready Reliefwill remove it.
Battle the head well With Railways Ready Re-
lief keep the stomach clean and free from acid,
the bowels regular, with Railways Regulator, and
free from ali acrimonious humors, and those per-
sens who complain of ringing, and other unpleas-
ant noises in the head, will certainly avoid all
further annoyance from these sources
tea~spoonful of Railways Ready Relief added
to tumbler of water, and syringe into the ear
three time day, will remedy all difficulty OF
hearing
Battle the feet every night with r. r. R this
will remove all soreness and give them pleasant
scent. April 26,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-03
THE STOR Va.

The storm on Wednesday last was the Sc
vercst experienced here for long time. -
Rain fell in torrents also hail in large guam
ties. The thunder and lightning rendered
the scene terrific. The dwelling occupied
by Mrs. Cleveland was struck by lightning
and some few articles of clothing burned, but
fortunately no one was injured This same
storm as it passed committed terrible havoc
on the sea coast, and a vast amount of dam
age done.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-03
A Valuable GIFT for every Ticket.

That the distribution of the property shall be
made beyond the possibility Of doubt, Mr.. Jones
has placed it in the hands of Committee Of Share
holders, responsible business men of New York
and Boston, who will upon the completion of the
Enterprise, make perfectly fair and satsfacto-
ny distribution Of the Gifts among the sharehold-
ers, giving due notice ofthe time, place and man
ner, so that all interested may be present, fthey
choose
boy The tickets being now more than half sold,
it is confidently estimated that the enterprise will
be completed by the Fourth Of July next.
Any information relative to the Enterprise and
Property will be cheerfully given at the Office,
Apollo Rooms or by any of the following Commit
tee of gentlemen in New York and Boston
NEW YORK.-John Campbell, Esq
Foot of Jay st.; Robert 3. Stephenson, Esq,
Washington Market; Capt. j. G.. Bedel.
Steamer America 2. Archdeacon Esq. cor
Canal and Broadway; L. Hamilton, Esq. 172
West street.
BOSTON.-A. f. Ladd, Editor Bee
John N Bradley, Editor Mail; j. NJ. Bar
nard, Editor Herald Geo. X. Snow, %
Court St. !; Lewis Jones. Esq, Music Hall.
Persons abroad may depend upon perfect fair
ness and their Gifts being for warded in accord.
ance with tAsiz directions.
All orders for tickets by letter addressed tpost
paid and enclosing the money 70 J. Wesley
Jones. Apollo Rooms, No. 40 Broadway, New
York, win receive Tickets by return mail
Tickets for sale at the Apollo Rooms, 40 Broad
way, from 0 A. NJ, to 10 p. NJ; at Archdeacon's
Fruit Store, cor. Canal and Broadway at the
principal Hotels and Music Stores; and at the
Bee, Mail and Herald offices, and Music Hall,
Boston.
Exhibitions every afternoon at o'clock, an
evening at o'clock. Single admissions 25 cents
Children under 12 years half price
OPINIONS OF THE PaEss--A splendid exhibition
IA monument OF perseyering genius.-Boaon
Trdreiier.
J Wesley Jones We know--what he promises he
will perform.-Hsratd.
This is the best of the Gift Enterprises-in
careful and honest hands. We cheerfullv recon-
mend it to the patronage of our readers.-7imes.
Jones' Pantoseope is work ofgreat merit-ev-
cry man woman and child should see it and study
IT, Those fond of Gift Enterprises should GER
tainly embrace this opportunity For they are
sure of more than the worth of their money in in
tellectual entertainment besides the gfts.-Prop.
Tribune Imay g.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-03
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MR. FILLMORE All CHARLESTON.

Ex President Fillmore and his compan
ion, Hon. j. p. Kennedy, were formally
welcomed to Charleston on Wednesday last
by the civic authorities TO the address OF
the Mayor, the Courier says, Tx President
Fillmore evidently and deeply affected re-
piled in most happy manner. He had
gratified long cherished wish, in visiting
this ancient and time honored metropolis,
and he had thereby incurred new obliga
ton, which he had gratefully acknowledged
throughout bis Southern tour.
lie paid feeling and touching tribute to
the genius, patriotism and purity of our la
meuted Calhoun, (whose statue was over
looking the ceremony of reception and sta
ted that, whatever differences Of opinion had
existed as to his measures, more who knew
him ever hesitated to accord him these mor-
its in paramount degree The tears of the
whole Union swelled the tribute which Caro-
lima had dropped on the grave of her lament
ed son and statesman.
1t was bis desire 10 see the South for
himself and his tour so far had fully COR
irmcd him in the impression that the causes
OF difference and misunderstanding between
the North and South would disappear Just
in proportion as the two sections understood
each other. The more they Eaep, the bet
ter they would loue each other
OF Mr.. Fillmore's future movements the
Courier says
On Friday morning, (not Saturday. as
stated by US yesterday he will proceed,
by rail road, to Augusta, where he will spend
the night, and leave the next morning, he
will proceed directly for Nashville, Tennessee.
On bis return, be win pass through Augusta,
visit Columbia, in this State, and thence
proceed homewards. by the Wilmington and
Manchester route.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-03

The Norfolk papers contain call for an
Internal Improvement meeting at some time
during the ensuing Summer. 1t is designed
to be- attended by the citizens Of both the
Eastern and Western portions Of the State
and has in view the concentration Of the
trade Of the West at Norfolk.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-03

IEBF-Thcre is some excitement in South
western Virginia ia reference to recent dscov-
cries Of Copper mines in Carroll and other
counties near the Tennessee State lines The
Virginia aud Tennessee Railroad is now in
course of construction and will enable miners
to send their ore to market. There are large
beds Of Copper yet undeveloped, in Virginia,
North Carolina, and Tennessee, which will re-
quire capital and enterprise to make them
profitable to the owners.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-03
CIRCUIT COURT,

This court commenced its spring session
on Wednesday last, the Goth ult. The charge
OF Judge Parker to the grand jury was very
able and impressive, a large amount of COM
mon law and chancery business has been dis.
posed of-but much yet remains upon the
docket. There were no criminal cases to be
tried at this term
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-03
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RULES AND REVOLUTIONS

agreed upon ~ the Editors of the Eighth
District, to take effect on and after
the ~ day Of Hay. 1854.
For marriage announcements, no charge
viii be made.
Obituary notices not exceeding ten lines
viii be inserted gratis. The excess above
that number of lines will he charged accord
ing to the advertising rates. Tributes Of re.
spect will be charged at advertising rates.
All communications designed to promote the
personal interests of individuals, or that do
not possess general interest. will be charged
for at the usual advertising rates Those Of
an offensive personal character will not be in
serted
: All advertisements forwarded by Newspa-
per Agents will be charged at the usual ad-
vertising rates; and must be accompanied By
the cash or its eguiralent, dcdueting the COM
mission.
Patent medicines shall be charged for at
the usual rates Of yearly advertisements. aud
"bishop notices" double the advertising rates.
Extracts from other papers referring to such
advertisements will be subject to the regular
advertising rates.
Candidates announcements for office of
emOlument will be charged at advertising
rates.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-03
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A NEW COUR HOUSE.

On the first day Of the term Of tic Cir
cult Court, Judge Parker ordered "per.
empsory manddmuS' to be issued against
the County Court Of this county, for failing
to answer rule issued against it, to show
cause why it should not build new court
house
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-03

hEay@ Mr.. Meacham, of Vermont. mem
Der of the Judiciary Committee Of the House
Of Representatives, has made report from
the committee, on the subject of Chaplins in
Congress and in the army and navy. 1t is
House Document No 124 Of this session.
As to Congressional Chaplins, the Committee
say a" If there be God who hears prayer
as we believe there is we submit that
there never was deliberatiye body that so
eminently needed the fervent prayers Of
Righteous men as the Congress Of the Uni
ted States" TRUE enough
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-03
ICEBERGs.

A Portland paper, giving description of
the last voyage of the steamer Sarah Sands,
just arrived at that port, says =
"Thc passengers describe the passage
through the ice as fearful in the extreme
As the ship came in contact with the i'm !.
mense ieebergs, she would tremble as if str;
king against rock The passengers repre-.
sent these icebergs as being of unusual di
mansions, some of them apparently more than
a hundred feet high.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-03

Bels@We have frequently heard the celebrated
German Bitters, sold by DR.. G. NJ. jackson, 100
Arch street, Philadelphia, spoken of in terms of
the highest commentator, and we honestly be-
leve that II is one Of the best medicines adver-
tised for the complaints for which it is recon-
mended. They are pleasant to the taste, and can
be taken under any circumstances by the most
delicate stomach. The press far aud wide, have
united in commanding this invaluable remedy for
dyspepsia, debility, &c and such are the heal
ing effects Of this panacea that we hope it may be
introduced to every family where dyspepsia has,
or is likely 10 hava q victim. Iapril 26.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-03
ARRIVAL OF THE ARABIA.
One week later from Europe.

The Steamer Arabia arrived at Halifax on
Che 10Th ult bringing one weeks later intc.li-
gence from Europe
Cotton had advanced l-Sd
Flour has advanced Is.
Wheat advanced Cd, and Corn advanced
Is. Consols closed at 81 rs
Political affairs remain about as before.
The Emperor Of Russia has opened nego-
tiations with Japan
Warlke preparations were going on ac-
lively in France and England
There has been no moro actual fighting
Spain has made full rcparation for the Black
War; ior outrage.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-03
ANOTHER LARGE BEEF.

Mr., L. B. Hooper, slaughtered on Friday
last one of the largest, latest, and best
beeves ever brought to our market His
gross weight 1000 lbs nett 1928. 1t was
fatteued By Mr., John w. Moore Of Jefferson
county. Mr.. Hooper makes every effort to
furnish our citizens With superior beef.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-03

At theresidence Of Mr.. w Ii. MATHEWS, ON the 18th
ult., Miss MARY SNYDER in the 73rd year other age.
On the 18th ut at the residence Of MIR. GEORGE TABB,
in this county, MARTHA LOUISA, second daug ter Of H.
g. and MARTHA MAsLis, aged years, months and II
days.
She germ, Heavenly germ,
Placed here earth TO bloom;
To bud and ere the blossom came,
To sleep within the tomb
For when the bud came forth,
And with incense filed the air,
Bright angels took that bud to Heaven,
And babe Il ripen there.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-03
PRESBYTERIAN ACADEMY.

We are glad to learn from the proceed.
ings of the Winchester Presbytery, held re-
Gently in Alexandria, that it was determined
to establish first class male Academy here.
Something of the kind is needed here, and
we have no doubt, so far as the citizens of
this town and county are concerned, it will
be well sustained.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-03
Commercial Reloro.
Marfinsburg Market, May .
LTInlonE PRICES oURR EN-

u TT I NJ o Il r PRIC ES CT RR E MI
THE WEEK ENDING APRIL 90, 1871.
Reported 6Y Randolph " Lntimer, t6 South Sree:
C0RN--Thc receipts are increasing and notwith-
standing the advance in -four and wheat
we have to notice a decline in this article.
Sales of White 20 to ~ cts Yellow at "a
to rs ceats.
FL0UR--Prices are not so high as early in the
week, yet holde rs are firm and the receipts
continue very light our market appears
beyond the influence of European advices
and will be regulated by our own supply
and demand--we quote SIS 25 to IS 49,.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-03

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