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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-12
a MOTHERS REVENGE.


A serious affsir occurred at New Orleans
on the 18TH ut. A daughter Of woman
named Bridget lIurpby having been seduced,
the mother purchased a knife, and compelled
the daughter to accompany her to billiard
saloon where the alleged seducer. John Hit
zclberger was employed. On bis being
pointed out to her she demanded reparation
for her daughterswrongs. This was refused,
when she drew the knife from beneath her
shawl, and plunged it twice into the young
mans side, who fsd into the saloon, followed
by the avenger, wzo stabbed him twice in the
back before be succeeded in effeoting bis es
cape into st. Charles street, where be fell to
the cath from exhaustion and loss Of blood
and was picked up and conveyed to the Char
ity Hospital. The mother was Immediately
arrested. and after being committed, expressed
her firm determination to kill the seducer
should be survive bis wounds, Of which there
is much doubt.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-12
VIRTUE IN MAN.

We love to believe there is moro moral
goodness than depravi.y in human nature -
When we see one tear of pity drop from the
eye it gives Us more pleasure than would the
finding of diamond. There is goodness
real and unselfsh--in the heart, and we have
often seen it manifest itself, to the making Of
scene of sorrow the vestibule of heaven -
For him who is always picking out flaws in
his neighbor's character. we have no sympa-
thy. He reminds US Of those birds which re-
sort to dead and decayed limbs Of trees to
feast on the worms. In the characters of
most men, we shall find more good than evil.
more kindness than hate--and why should
We pick out the flaws, and pass over the ster-
ling traits of character? We hold this to be
the true doctrine: to portray real goodness
and hold it up to the gaze and admiration of
ALL while we suffer the evil to remain in the
shade and die. If every picture Of human
nature we're only pure and beautiful, we are
inslined to believe that NE should have thou
sands of such characters living and loving
around US.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-12
INTER RESTING TO ADvEnrlsEas.

A case Of much interest TO advertisers and
publishers Of newspapers was decided 10 on .
Of the South Caroline. Courts on the 11tb ut,
Suit was brought by Messrs. johnson and
Davis against J. G. Stsuly. for recovery Of
payment for publishing an advertisement Dr.
ty- nne simea AT Al. L~st~ss SssL- $780, Z
tisement was notice to every paper 10 the
State to publish to the amount Of Eve dollars.
The defendant took ground that this supple
mentary notice embraced the paper 10 which
it first appeared. TWAS shown however. that
no special order was given as regarded this
paper, and verdict was rendered IN favor Of
the plaintiff for the full amount Of the 40
count, thus settling the principle. that adves-
tisers must either distinctly specify the num-
Der of insertions, or be liable for payment ua-
til the advertisement is ordered out.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-12
MEN ARE sTwaRDs.

Is God pauper, said devoted minister,
that some speak of giving him money for the
conversion Of the world? What thought !!
The world is his; the cattle upon thousand
hills, the mines of California and Australia,
the bullion in the Bank of England. the mil
lions upon millions in the banks of America
Who then can give him anythings What !.
give to the Great Proprietor of all things,
Preposterous. 'Lcnding to the Lord. though
a common expression, also seems almost
equally absurd. Is not restoring to the
Lord, better phrase? Stewards or agents.
or attorneys do not give or lend to their
principals. They give an account Of their
stewardship, or agency, or attornepship, sur
render up the funds of their employers
Men are stewards, and most fearful will be
the judgment rendered against them if they
keep back their Lords money.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-12
WASHINGTON PATENT oFFIcE.

A brief account Of the business transacted
in this branch Of our government may not be
undressing. During the past thirteen years /,
from January 1S4l to January 1854, there
have been 2o,S57 applications for patents,
1920 caveats granted, and 1858 patents
issued. The total amount received for dur
ties, fees, ect., during that period was $3.50,
584, 40.
The business of the department shows
steady increase, and there viii have to be Of
necessity, more assistants appointed 70 aid
in the examination Of the different offered
There arc now six principles, SIX assistants,
and six sub-assistants.
The estimated applications for the present
year are set down at 4,800. IL
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-12
RoTHscHILDs AND PALESTINE.

ssIt is rumored in Paris that NJ. Roths-
child would accept the terms proposed for
the Turkish loan, or advance larger sum,
provided mortgage was given him on Pal
estine."
While the capitalists Of America can take
mortgages and liens on farms, houses and lots
and railroads, the Rothschilds can demand
mortgages on nations. The Rothschilds are
Jews, staunch and true to their ancient faith,
and forego high political honors rather than
abandon their creed and religious belief
One of them has been elected twice men,
Der of the British Parliament, but is exclud-
ed on account of his religion.
1t will be seen by the above extract that
the great Jewish Bankers offer to make a
large loan of very doubtful safety, if a mort
gage on Palestine is given as security. But
the long and well remembered land of their
ancestors, the seat of the once great Jewish
nation, doubtless possesses value in their
minds and hearts that no others would ac-
cord to it.
Give the Hebrew bankers mortgage on
Palestine that they may be foreclosed, and
they may yet again own the land
''That the patriarchs blessed
Where the bones of the prophets were laid,
Where the children of Israel the promise possessed,
And Jehovah his wonders displayedn
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-12
DEATH-BED CONFESSION OF MURDER.

A shocking murder of a young German was
perpetrated on the Battery, in New York,
some two years since, at late hour ofthe night;
and the case was investigated by Coroner
Ives, but no clue to the affair was obtained.
The Mayor offered reward Of $500 for the
murderer's apprehension, but it had no effect,
and every idea Of arresting the assassin was
abandoned. The N Y. Times. however says
that few days ago, notorious convict
known as French who was arrested with
the two murderers, Saul and Hewlett, dieo
in the Sing State prison. A few moments
before the poor wretch breatbed lis last be
confessed to keeper that the murder was
committed by Saul, Hewlett, johnson, CHOW
in State PRISON. and himself, for the paltry
sum Of $35. which they stole from the corps.
and then pitched IL over the railing near Cas-
lie Garden.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-12
CHARACTER OF GEORGE WASHINGTON,
AS GIVEN BY POLITICAL oPPogENT.


Just after Washington's retirement from
the Presidential Chair, which be had lied for
eight years with SO much honor. botl, u him
self and to the Nation, the 1nroYa, al. oppo-
sition newspaper, printed we belfsveiin Phil
adelphia. gave him the following paf.;ng bles-
sing,
(Fro,n the aurora Of March 4, H97.)
"Now lettest thou thy servant depart in
peace, for mine eyes have seen thy salvation"
was the pious ejaculation Of a man Mo beheld
food of happiness rushing on mai lind. If
ever there was a time that would license the
reiteration Of the exclamation, the time is now
arrived, for the man, George Washngton)
who is the source of all the misfortunes to
our country, is this day reduced to level
with bis fellow citizens. and is no longer pos
sessed Of power to multiply evils on the
United States. II eves there was a period
for rejoicing, this is the moment. Every
heart, in unison with the peace and happiness
of the people, ought to beat high With exul-
tation, that the name Of Washington from
this day ceases to give currency to political
iniquity, and to legalize corruption "a new
era that promises much to tie people; for
publick measures must now tand on their
own merit; and nefarious projects can no lon
ger be supported by name. When re-
Prospect is taken Of the Washington admins
tration for eight years, it is asubject of the
greatest establishment, that asingle individu-
al could have cankered the principles Of ro-
publicanism in an enlightened people, and
should have carried bis desig,s against pub
lick liberty SO far, as to put IN jeopardy its
very existence. Such howeve. are the facts
and with them staring us 10 the face, this day
ought to be day Of jubilee in the United
States.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-12
VOL. 55.N0. s.
roR WHAT ARE We I1vrsas


How few break from the stern bchests Of
business to ask themselves this simple quss-
ton. Simple, We said, and yet frAught with
as mighty interest as eternity itself Every
day We are winding the chains Of our dosti-
ny about us---every hour taking from life
some spice to embalm our menlory--or gaff
and vinegar to make bitter tho recollection
Of our sojourn on earth.
Forwhat are you living, followers Of fashious
The night wears away. the route Is ended,
the faded face tarns languidly from the mir
ror, and the beating temples are pillowei on
down--but where is the, heart Back III tho
heated room, throbbing IN the glare Of gAsI
light, drinking in the wine Of the aattcrcr,
feasting on the empty froth Of vanity For
what are you living For the utter annihi'
lation of all good and virtuous decds--the
dearth Of heavens sweetest blessings. To
sing .he death dirgs Of hope-rnot a. thu
mother sings her cradle song with busy hands
and the beauty Of maternity nlantling her
face--but as the friendless stranger walls the
coronation above the sleeper, whose eyes, boz
fore they closed, were the only ones that ever
smiled on him.
Was it only to wear elegant garments p
only to add acre to acre only to think all
the time Of ourselves and our interests, tl1As
God gave us beings
Sometime ago an old man died in Boston.
All his life he had been living for bag Of
gold. And to see that old man on his death
bed--how his yellow eyes and bony fngers
fastened to the bag. Poor old wretch il
was very hard that what had given him 80
much joy in life should thus forsake him
Better have died beggar, with tho conso-
lation Of having spoken only kind word 10
q brother in misfortune then would he have
lived to same purpose.
For what are we livingl Settle this all
important question for yourself before you
sleep. Clean from the reapers Of the hours
at least one hour from every twenty -four, Of
which you can say, 81 gave to my poor neigh
Dor, and he blessed me-"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-12

JUVENILE AMERICA.

In President Aliens lecture before the
Mercantile Library Association. in Boston, q
few days ago, be alluded to Young America
10 the following style:
sour children show extraordinary preco-
city. The Miss drops the bib in the even
ing. and dons the bodice in the morning, and
the belle makes single jump from the era.
die to the cotillon, from pap to polka. Th'
boy-but we have no boys now--young gen.
tlemen is the word-feels insulted If be il
met in the street. and not called "Mr." II,
goes from the baby cap to the beaver, and il
a twinkling from peanuts Co politics. He fin
ishes his education at IA, goes into business
at Is, marries at 20, and is bankrupt q
o."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-12
CURE FOR coRNs.

Mr.. Cooper, in his Dictionary Of Surge
ry," has the following infaliible cure for corns
Take two ounces of gum ammoniac, two
ounces of yellow wax, aud six drachms Of
verdigris melt them together, and spread
the composition on soft leather; cut away as
much Of the corn as you can, then apply the
plaster, and renew it every fortnight till the
corn is away.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-12
MR.. JErFERsoN,s TEN RULES OFF LIFE.

The following rules for practical life were
given by Mr.. Jefferson, in a letter of advice
to his name-sake, Thomas Jefferson Smith.
in 1926:
i. Never put off till tomorrow what you
can do to-day.
2. Never trouble others for what You can
do yourself.
3. Never spend your money before you
have it.
4. Never buy what you do not want, be-
cause it is cheap.
S. Pride costs ms more than hunger, thirst
or cold.
6. We never repent of having eaten too
little.
7. Nothing is troublesome that wo do will
ingly.
8. How much pain have thee evils cost
us which never happened.
o Take things always by their smooth
handle
10. When angry, count ten before you
speak if very angry count one hundred.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-12

D5-The Exports Of Specie since January
/, have been S3.22s. 9O2; ofthis. however.
only 1857. SIS vas United States gold coin.
and $4,000 silver coin. The exports Of for
eign coin were about equal to the import
say $50. 600. and the remainder 81. 279.-
227. bars. The accumulation Of coin since
January has Seeu in the country, 81 900. 900.
Of this. in New York city, 100000 and
$3.0O0.000 have gone South and West, maini
y to New Orleans. The whole operation
presents an appearance Of extraordinary
wealth. ,e~
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-12

Evenings at home are among the most
profitable privileges the business and working
man can enjoy, il they are judiciously provided
for. Here is program A frollc with tho
baby, quite chat with wife--an agreeable
look-nuts and apples, may be-aA sronnd
a bright FIRE in cosy room. On that bill Of
ia o. let the bachelor consider and resolve to
amend bis ways. But while he is consider.
ing on that question, be may not be altogether
without social pleasures. which combine in
tellectual profit.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-12
MISCELLANEOUS.
EXCHANGE BANK
OF
SELDEN, WITHERS, g. co.,
WASHINGTON. D. c.

TiHE undersigned respectfully announce that
IL they have formed o-partnership to transact
q general Banking and Exchange business in this
city, under the firm Of SELDEN, WITHERs & co,
and are prepared TO deal in
foreign and Domestic Exchanges, Fine Bills, Pro-
'nissoyy Notes, Certificates Of Deposite, Letters
ofCreda, Bank Notes and Com
we undertake to make collections and prompt
~ 70 remit the proceeds to any designated points
within or without the Union.
Mr. William Selden, member of the firm, and
Tor many years past the Treasurer of the United
States, will give his careful personal attention to
all financial business which we may be employed
% transact with any Of the Departments Of the
The business which our employers may require
us TO transact, viii be conducted with fidelity and
Promptitudv, aud upon the most reasonable terms
WILLIAM SELDEN,
Late Treasuser of The U. s.
JOHN WRITER'S,
OF Alexandria, Va.
r. W. LATHAM,
Of Washington, D. G.
L. P. BAYNE
Of Baltimore, Nd
Washington April 81 1S53-6m
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THE MARTlNsBURG GAZETTE.
.,rcs on WISER ZINC srRERr, ONE DooR WEST OF
AspaEw EoUsH's cABIsHr MAKEa sHoR.

c1-Tan u ed ery ednesday Morning
IA advanse; $2soif aotpa aid within
~ months rom the time ofsubscribing.
nNo paper will be discontinued
osid except at theoption ofthe Editors.
skpysaTIssMESrs wiiibeuserteda at 81 per square Of
tinss or under, for the first three times and rs Cents
rersquare for every subsequentinsertions
yrrln all cases, the number ofinsertions required
noted the MSS, the advertisement received will be
nnbished untilforbid and charged accordingly
~ The charge for column per year will be ffty dollars
Merchants and others who advertise by the year will be
charged dollars for four squares with the privilege
10 change WILL for anything that they will be char
ed al the usual advertising rates per square.
Try b. PALMER, the American Newspaper Agent, Is
E osq crizsi Agent for this PAPER In the cities Of Bos
lon New ork, and Phadelphis, and is duly empowered
10 take advertisements and subscriptions at the rates
uuIred BY u.s. His receipts will be regarded payments
Eisoacesare--BoSTON, scoiay's Building; NEW YORK
Tribune Building; PHILADELPHIA, N. w. corner Third
md Chestnu ut streets.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-12
NEWS FOR THE MILLION /!

TIME undersigned would hereby respectful
IL ly announce TO his old friends and custo-
mers that he has just received large and ele-
giant assortment oil SADDLERY, and is constant
y prepared to manufacture all kinds of work
in his line of business, In style Of elegance
and durability which cannot be surpassed in
Virginia.
He will constantly keep on hand or manu-
facture upon short notice, Spring Shaltoe, So
GA merset, Mems PLAN, Horn, and M,~,
Spanish SADDLES; Ladies' EXA
plain, Spring. and Rail Saddles-of superior
finish; Wagon Saddles; Saddle Bags Riding
Brides of every description Collars Whips
Fly Nets, and GEARS Of kinds.
Fine and Common Harness: Ewl
Trunks, yaiises, &C., &c., all OF S8-syd
which will be made of the very ussrs
best material and sold cheap. Pur- esazsassSSszsE
chasers are invited 10 call and examine his
stock before purchasing elsewhere. Remem
Der the place-at the old stand, three doors
south of Rawlins' Hotel, and opposite Boyd's
Store, Queen Street. Martinsburg, Va.
June 90, '53. J. VINCENHELLER.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-12

.sAuLD ACQUAINTANCE

There Is d melancholy pleasure, writes
Chateaubriand. In meeting with our acquaint-
ances Of early days. and in nothing the changes
which hare taken place. meanwhile. In them
and 10 ourselves. Like finger posts we have
left behind, they serve to mark the route we
have taken through the desert past. What
a fne, yet rugged pathos there is in Matthew
Bramble's account of bis recontre with the
rear admiral Balderick he had not
set eyes on since they were lads together.
and who was now 'me:amorphosed into an old
man with wooden leg. and weather beaten
face and gray locks that we're truly vener-
able. Says the real hearted old cynic--sit-
ting down at the table, where be was reading
a nswspoper, ! gazcd at him for some minutes,
with mixture Of pleasure and regret, which
made my heart gush with tenderness and
then taking him By the hand. 'Ab. Sam said
!, forty years. ago, iissls sheuslt'-----I was
too much moved to proceed. An old friend,
sure ouough4 cried be, squeezing my hand.
and surveying me eagerly through his glasses
4 know the looming Of the vessel, though she
has been hard strained since we parted but
| can't heaye up the name, The moment /
told bin who was. he exclaimed 'Ab. Matt,
my old fellow-cruiser, still adortp And
starting up, be Rugged me in bis arms.
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TAILORING.

HAVING renewed his residence in Martins
j. burg and fitted up a Tailoring Shop, on
Main Street over the Tobacco Store of b. s. Lyeh,
the subscriber avais himself of this method to no.
tify the public that he is prepared to accommodate
all who have clothes to cut or manufacture, Of
whateverst style or description
He will be in the constant receipt of the city
fashions Heis fully prepared to please all tastes
as we'll in the style as to the manner and durabil
ty of his work. And he solicits the support of hi
friends and aoquaintances, and of the public gen
orally WILLIAM HoKE.
June 10, is5i--iy.
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miscellaneous
AN HONEST BOY.

Two little boys were walking along the
street of our village the other day. when they
paused before the court yard Of a gentleman 5
house, to admire the many gay and beautiful
flowers with which it was filed. At length
the smaller of the two boys exclaimed--Oh
how wish had one or two of those roses
to take home to my sick sister. Every day
she wishes that she could see some flowers
again! Why don't'you take some then, you
little goose said the other boy here,
am taller than you, and can reach them
over the fence, I'll get some for both Of us.
No no, Tim, said the little boy, Selling his
arm, | wouldn't steal even flower, if never
had one in the world; but l viii go 10 and
ask the lady for rose for Ellen. Well, you
will only get sent away for your pains, said
the elder boy; for my part shall help my
self. But just as Tim was reaching over the
fence and had seized branch OF the beauti-
full roses, he was seized by the gardener who,
dropping basket which was in his hand,
rushed after the boy. whom he caught, and
after threatening to send him to Jail for steal
ing, gave him sound whipping and let him
60
In the meantime, little Charlie had gone
up the steps and rung the door-b bell. The
door was Immediately opened by kind look
ing lady. VIII you please give me rose or
two for my sick sister? asked Charlie. Yes,
indeed, my fine little fellow. said the lady, /
have been sitting by the window, and heard
your conversation with the boy who wished
TO steal some of my roses; and am glad to
see that you would not steal even flower.
Now come with me and will cut you beau
tiful bunch Of roses While the lady was
cutting the flowers, she asked Charlie great
macy questions about bis mother and sister,
and she believed every word be said, because
she thought such al honest boy would not
tell lie. When Charlie was going away,
the lady told him to be sure and come to her
whenever his sister wanted bunch of flow
ers.
But her kindness did not stop here. She
was so pleased with Charles honesty. that
she went to see his sick sister and his moth
er, and finding them very poor, though appa,
rently honest aud Industrious, she has already
done many things for their comfort; and
doubt not will continue kind and constant
friend to them. Thus. you see, in Charlie
case, as always, even in this life, Honesty is
the best policy And you will know, am
sure, dear children, that without it you can
never gain the appreciation of God. who hates
all sin, and who will surely punish the chill.
dren who disobey his commandments, by ma
king them unhappy while disobedient.
QUESTION BEFORE A DEBATING CLUB.
The question before the meeting is this :
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-12
MEDICAL NOTICE,

nR. PENDLETON AND DIR. DELLINGER
have opened an office next door to Rawlins
HOTEL for the Practice of Medicine and Surgery
where one or both of them may be found at all
hours during the day, when not professionally en-
gagged.
II IT night, a servant will be at the Office, to
direct or 60 for either of them at their respect
I've residences. FEB %, 1854.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-12

Dsg-I can promise to be candid but can
not promise to DO impartial
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John H. BIOndeI,

TVIN, Copperand observation-disclosures, and
Brass Founder. Shop, corner Of Queen and
Martin SITS. and oppositet the Lutheran Church.
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Phillip DiHenderfer.
John e. Norris,
DR.. IL. Summers,
John Weller.

A TToRNEY AT LAW, will practice in the
n Courts of Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan,
and give prompt attention TO all business entrusted
70 him. Office in Martinsburg on the corner ofth
Public Square, opposite the Court House.
Oct 5, 1889