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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-09-08

eW- $50 you are going to qualify the
Governor" said Mrs. Partlngton, as she
reached over the railing in the Senate cham
Der, and addressed the member who sat near
est to her. He assented. ~. .-
SWELL" said she, with profound look at
the Bennington drum and gun, 81 think it
would have been good deal better if you
had seen he was qualified aforehand." There
was wisdom equal to four of Webster's
comprehensive Dictionaries in her look as she
said this. .h.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-09-08
THE POST.
ATHENS, FRIDAY, SEPT. 8, 1854.
New ORLEANS. Aug. 2s.

There were 1877 deathsin thiscity last week
from Yellow Fever, including 100 at the
Charity Hospital. The disease is evidently
spreading among the immigrants.
Advices from Galveston to the 25th in
slant state that the Governor had issued his
proclamation for the enrolment of troops
There was considerable Yellow Fever at Gal.
weston, and the Journal advises strangers to
keep away from the city.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-09-08

sB- A young Dutch widow, residing at
Croton, Westchester county, New York,
whose husband died of the cholera about
three weeks since, cast off her habiments of
mourning one evening last week and put on
the bridal dress, and was led to the altar by
a young Datchman, who had become tired of
a life of single bessedness. This is what
we call "hurryng up the cakes"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-09-08
r1s- Cnnrnro in nttnckinr diflicnlties. pa.

rY- Courage in attacking difficulties, pa
tient concentration Of the attention, persever-
ance through failures, these are characteristics
which after-lifo specially requires; and these
are characteristics which this system of max
ing the mind work for its food specially
produces.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-09-08

t5y- Some men are like cats, you may
stroke the fur the right way for years-talk
and write to please them, and you will hear
nothing but purring; but accidently tread on
their tail-say something that comes in con.
tact with their faith, prejudices or interests
and wha. scratching and cawing there will be-
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-09-08

tY- Never attempt to drive religion Of
virtue into men. If they wont take the in
stitution in the regular way, depend upon Il
that il will do them no more good than L
preach metaphysics to a cooking-stovc ol
plain clothes to girl who goes in for the
fashions.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-09-08

sB- The St. Louis Republican Of the l6it
inst says there has not been night within
the last week when the dagger has not drank
the blood of its victim. The police office fol
several nights past has been the receptacle o
bleeding men who had the knife put to them
The dens of iniquity in the city--bad enough
under ordinary ircumstances-haver recently
been stirred up by the worst passions, and
the streets every night are infested with bands
of reckless men in pursuit Of difficulties,
armed to the teeth and eager for an afrray.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-09-08

"If I'm not home from the party tonight
at ten o'clock" said husband to his better
half, "dont wait for me-" "That won't y
said the lady, significantly; al wont wait, but
III come for YOU" He returned at ten pre-
cisely.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-09-08
rw- The New York Journal of Commerce

e5y- The New York Journal of Commerce
publishes the following extract of letter,
dated Paris, August 18th: .... .-.
"Business IS very bad in this city. The war
has affected manufactures, large stocks OF
which from England, Germany and France,
will be sent to the United States, and forced
off for cash this fall. think we may look
for large import, and consequently n close
money market throughout the winter"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-09-08

FRENCH RALwAYs.-A foreign correspon-
dent of the Savannah Republican speaks as
follows of the railways in France: at would
be IN injustice to France, did not make some
mention of her railroads. Without exception
they are the best have ever seen, and ap-
proach as near to perfection as anything can
conceive. Though few in number, compared
with those of even younger and smaller coun-
tries, they surpass them in completeness,
solidity, strength and beauty of structure
The masonry upon them is most perfect
Nothing can surpass it in strength and benu-
ty. The bridges over the roads are all Of
stone, a-ched. The viaducts over the valleys,
the tunnels under mountains, the walls upon
the sides of deep cuts, are all of solid mason-
ry. This is the less to be wondered at, mas
much as the work, though done at the ex.
pense of private companies, is superintended
by the engineers of a government which per-
mits nothing to be half done. The Govern.
ment will not allow a road to commence bu-
sness until its own engineers have examined
and accepted the road. We were especially
struck with the splendid workmanship upon
tunnel through which we passed before
reaching Dion. 1t is nearly three miles in
length. No ray of light penetrates it, except
what streams, for short distance, through
the entrances. Our railway contractors and
builders might gain much valuable informa.
ton by careful inspection Of the roads, and
the railway system of France. The banks at
the sides of the road are sodded, and their
beautiful green is pleasant sight to the eye
when the surrounding scenery is shut out
The line of the roads is covered with broken
stone so that there was no dust to annoy us,
although there has been no rain for some
days previous. You must not think my Ian
guage too strong, for can assure you that
the roads in France deserve all and more
than all, that have written"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-09-08

rJF- Never be ashamed of conlessing your
ignorance; for the wisest man upon earth, is
ignorant of many things, inasmuch as that
what he knows is mere nothing in compar-
ison with what he does not know. There
cannot be a greater folly in the world, than
to suppose we know everything. Even an
editor doesn't know everything.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-09-08

eB- Fortunes lavorite-the man who an
gers rcd-hcaded woman without getting his
Uranium injured, ..
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-09-08

"Mr Brown you said the defendant was
honest and intelligent. What Ieakes you
think sol Are you acquainted with him p
"No, sil, never seen him."
"Why then do you come to such con-
conclusions"
"'Cause he takes ten newspapers, and al
ways pays for them in advance" LID
Verdict for plaintiff.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-09-08

g-f Newspapers arc lfe.presevers tina,
rescue those who would otherwise sink into
oblivion, especially politicians.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-09-08

R-why Is n muff like silly gentleman
Because II holds lady's hands without
squeezidg EN-.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-09-08

IRISH Wrr.-An Irish boy, who was trying
hard to get place, denied that ho was lrish'
81 don't know what you mean by not beng
an Irishman," said the gentleman who was
about hiring him, "but this know, you were
born in Ireland" "Ocb, your honor, II that's
ALL" said the boy, "small blame to that, sup
pose your old cat should have kittens in the
oven, would they be loaves Of bread" The
boy got the place.
ENCLOSING THE TRAcK.-The Philadelphia,
Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Compa-
nv, il is stated, are actively engaged In col-
lecting materials along the line Of their road,
preparatory to enclosing the same with n
substantial fence
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-09-08

tB-The sum of Ss7,975 is annually paid
for rent Of buildings to accommodate the
public officers for whom there is no room in
the Department Buildings, This is equal to
tho interest on 100000.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-09-08
NEW YORK, August 90.

A destructive fire has occurred at Milwau-
kie, involving loss Of $l,000,0oo. .. .
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-09-08

MADRID, Aug. IL.
The Junta Malaga and Thernida refuses
to recognize the new Government.
The forts Tyree and Nottick at island
Aland have been taken, one by the French
and the other bv the English. Loss Of the
allies was small.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-01
cons F5a THeoPING C0UoH.

A scruple Of salt Of Tartar, and 10 grains
Of powdered oochincal dissolved in gill Of
soft water, and swcetcncd well with loaf SUI
gar. Abstain from eating heat and let ha
patient drink freely Of barley water, cold
An adult may take table spoonful four Or
Eve times day; babe tea-spoonfal a.
often. 1t cures in two weeks.
! would respectfully mention that ths
above is no inventiog Of my own, nor il il e.
remedy for any other disease that / know Of.
have collection Of simple receipts that
have come into my possession since the death
Of some of the aged members Of our family,
and they are dated London, 1747--so thh
has age to recommend IL and the writsr has
no motive in view but to benefit any that are
afflicted. In SO doing l shall b. sufficiently
rewarded. A MorHER.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-01
- - -
SPECULATIVE PHILOSOPHY.

If ali mankind could wink at the same mo
ment, the muscular effort exerted would BE-
sufficient to jostle the earth out CT its orbit
If all the oaths uttered in the u. States
were required to be printed, it would employ
all the presses "a the country, day and night
to perform the labor; and if a tax was lived
on them of one cent each, one years revenue
would be sufficient to transport all the mails.
lay double track railroad to the Pacific,
and pay the public debt of every State in the
Union.
The cigars consumed throughout the coun-
try in one year, would make worm fence
round the District Of Columbia; and the air
expelled in smoking them would drive the
Japan squadron round the world, with enough
over to do the windwork of all the patent
medicines.
If all the elected tobacco guilds were from
this time to be dropped on the dome Of the
capitol at Washington, the hail of Egypt
would be no comparison to the peIting storm
and the edifco would be buried deeper than
Ninevah before the next meeting of Con-
gress.
If all the lies told during the last Presi-
Dental campaign, could be boiled together,
they would make soap enough to wash the
face Of nature.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-01
NEWS FOR THE MILLION |!

TIME undersigned would hereby respectful
il " announce TO his old friends and cuslo-
mers that he has just received large and ele
giant assortment oil SADDLERY, and is constant
Iy 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-
fac,ure upon shor, notice, Spring Shaitoe, So
GA merset, Mems plain, Horn, and H.,
ssA Spanish SADDLES; Ladies' 91s
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; ~n
Trunks. Valises, &c., &c., all OF &Sz411A
which will be made of the very
best material and sold cheap. Pur- s-sEanessassszs
chasers are invited TO call and examine his
stock before purchasing elsewhere. Remem
Der the pIace-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, 1854-03-01
CHAPTER III.


About year after this conversation, Tom
Cheney came to visit his father The ambi-
tious youth, who bad acquired bali bis edu-
cation by reading the newspapers, had never
written to his father concerning bis business
prospects.
why, Tom, what have yon been about all
this time |? asked the cid gentleman. as be
surveyed Toms spruce appearance
Making money. father, replied The hopeful
son.
Have you made any, Tom p
"A little
"A little Guess you had better staid at
home and worked on the farm. You was do
ing well here
Done pretty we'll as it is.'
How much have you mades'
Five thousand
Git out! You are joking, Tom
True as NATURE
How did you do it,
We'll, went into that chance of young
men but that want much: SO i looked into
the newspapers for something better
Newspapers again. snecred farmer Che
ney.
The first thing that saw. was that peaches
were selling down South for ten cents bushel,
while they brought two dollars here You sec
the risk Of transporting them makes the DIFF
ference. Then | saw that preserved peaches
brought two sbillings pound North. So
put that and that together, and Matched out
a speculation. bought the sugar. sent it
down to Delaware, where the peaches were
cheap, and went to making preserves there.
In this way made money
You are shrewd one, Tom
All owing to the newspapers, father
Git out
Il see by the papers, that the Chinese En-.
pre has been divided, and the rebels are in a
fair way Of making & Christian country.
have great notion Of going out there to es-
tablish line ST stages between Shanghai and
Nankin. What do you think about it,?
Don't know what to think, | am done think
ing; but Tom, when you go to the city again.
just drop in and tell them to send me the pa
per, and here is the money to pay in advance
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-01
Mislellaneons.
THE CHRIsrIAN,s WIFE.

: Cbataubriand dscourses beautifully on this
theme -
"Man, in uniting himself to her, regaius q
part of bis substance; his soul, as well as
bis body, is incomplete without bis wife; he
has strength, she has beauty; he labors in
the fields; be does not understand the details
of domestic life, but bis companion prepares
the repast, and her smiles sweeten existence.
He has bis crosses, and the partner of his
couch is there to soften them; bis day may
be sad and troubled, but in the chaste arms
Of bis wife be finds comfort and repose -
Without woman, mao would be rude. "a oss
and solitary. Woman spreads around him
the flowers of existence. as the creepers Of tho
forest decorate the majestic oak with their
odoriferous garlands Finally, the pair live
united and in death arc not seperable; in
dust they lay side by side, and their souls are
re. united beyond the limits Of the tomb"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-01
WayC SzS, WATCHES,
AND JEWELLERY.
REMOVAL.

WOULD would inform the citizens of this
J. county, and the public generally, that have
REMOVED my WATCH and JEwELRy STORE to No 2l7
BALTIMORE STREET, six doors 5eiow Charles
C2a street, Baltimore, where they will find OK
E.5ka large supply of fne GOLD Levers .KIAs
Lepine, and srLvER WATCHES of every description
GOLD LEVERS from $25 to Sl00.
ALSO, q variety of Gold Chains, Keys, Gold
Pencils and Pens, Rings, Ear Rings, Bracelets,
&c. Also, fine assortment Of Silver Spoons, Cups
Butter and Fruit Knives, cfgenuine Silver Coin.
variety Of Albatta Forks, Spoons, &C., Sc
Clocks and Fancy Goods Alarge assortment of
Watch-nakers Tools Jewels Hands, and Watch
Glass Of every kind.
BsS~C0UNTRY ss.ERCHANTs and Watch ma
kers will find it to their interest to cali and exam
inc my goods as intend to sell as low as any other
house, at wholesale or retail prices.
CHARLES BLAKE,
No 2l7 Baltimore street, Baltimore.
march % 1884, w
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-01
MISCELLANEOUS.
EXCHANGE HANK
OF
SELDEN, WRITER'S, & co.,
WAcuINnTaN n n
WASHINGTON, D. C.


TIME undersigned respectfully announce that
il they have formed co-partnership to transact
q general Banking and Exchange business in this
City, under the firm Of s ELDEN, WRITER'S & CO,
and are prepared to deal in
Foreign and Domsstic Exchanges, Time Ba1s, Pro-
uissory Notes, cevtlfcates Of Opposite, Letters
Of Credit, Bank Notes and Coin
We undertake to make collections and prompt.
ly to remit the proceeds to any designated points
within or without the Union
r. William Selden, member of the firm, and
ioi many years past the Treasurer of the United
'sfmes, will give his careful personal attention to
all financial business which we may be employed
70 transact with any Of the Departments Of the
Government u
The business which our employers may require
US TO transact, will be conducted with fidelity and
promptitude, and upon the most reasonable terms.
VILLA SELDEN.
Latc Tyeasussy Of The U. 8.
JOHN WITHERS,
w-..xrrss,0 Of Alexandria, Va.
I f9flrashingaon, b. q.
L p BAYNE.
Of Baltimore, Nd
Washington. April 81 1s53-6m
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-01


A man Of sortitudc - man Of pbilos6p ply
one that can look at torture and endure 4.
and almost rcvel in Il from principle Of ssoi-
cism-can bear any amount Of boring. but
with others Il ere IS point where fothssf-
ance ceases 20 be virtuous The 6rst attack
Of the augur may DO severely fslt--a letter
lies before you unfinished. the mall b on The
point Of closing Or an article for tho pspsr
may be half 6niSbed, aud tho train d youT
argument running swiftly fov ! sAsisfAttary
goal the bore has his hand and ego hpop
you. and the timid man yields 10 the bpell.
and tbe letter fails, and the article Is dnea-
ished but the point beyond this, whefs din
ncr Is waiting. Or note 10 in danger u lying
over thcn fortitadc gives way, and The foels
ings find vent, or the man dies victim "
the bore We have consulted with an uht I
nent coroner upon the nature Of thc verdict
he wcul render in the latter case He says
it would bc--.Died Of over-bcred. - Post
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-01

ALWAYS have book or paper within your
reach, which you may catch up at your odd
minutes. Resolve to edge in little reading
every day. Ifyou can give fifteen minutes
day ii viii be felt at the end Of the year.
Thoughts take up no room. When they are
right sbey afford portable pleasure, with
which one may travel or labor without any
trouble or incumbrance.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-01
MARTINsBURe, Va, WEDNESDAY MORNING, MARCH i 1854
Sacrilege ! o. no FAR from L.

.Sacrilege 0. no far from Il.
Well think SO. And then we've got 10
have.a new school house. new town house.
and the roads must be McDonalized'
'NcAdamized.'
ysANell. no matter what it is; ii all comes
oftifesa cursed newspapers, Ny taxes are
twenty dollars more than they used to be .
yeaEago.'
v.ssApd you sell tue produce Of your farm for
fvs,hnndred dollars more
We'll, that's true, but there is no need Of
making the taxes any norc--all for newspa-
psssl
But you must thirk how much better and
wiser your family would be With newspaper
to rGad'
Ny mighty. should think they would
Only look at Deacon Craig's folks Them
gals cost him forth every year in books aud
new gowns. The newspapers won't do; they
must have books. and.wastc bali their time in
readin EN-
but it is very worthy and intelligent
family, and the deacon's income, owing to bis
enlightened method ofcondueting bis business.
is at least ten times as great as it used to be.
and he can well afford to spend oil he does
in educating bis children
No use talking about at; give me the
good old way, and when ] am dead, am not
at all particular about having butter cups and
white weed growing on my grave And far
mer Cheney went off, wondering what the
world was coming to.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-01
CHAPTER 1T.

CnAIlE Ill.
i understood you had large quantity of
corn for sale, said the stranger.
Well, I've got considerable. but don't
care no great about selling it,
i should like TO buy
1 can spare couple o hundred bushels
for a fair price
What do you ask for il 2
Well don't know; how is corn now a.
days?'
Last sales in Boston were sixty eight o
seventy cents.
Rather low mean to get seventy one
for mine returned farmer Cheney, who was
disposed to be shrewd.
What win you take for the lot ?
Seventy one.'
Say seventy, and we won't stand about
trides
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-01

pkJ-Punch says that the reason Why sdi-
tors are so aptto have tassr manners spoiled.
is because they receive from one corrdspond-
ent and another such vast number Of evil
communications.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-01
DIR. M. s, THOMAS.

ID ESpRCTFULLy offers his services to the cit
L liens OF Garardstown and vicinity, in the
practice of Medicine and Surgery. Office at Mr..
George NJ. Bowers. y-References---Dr N r.
Smith, Baltimore DR.. NJ II. Thomas, Baltimore
pr Samuel Chew, Baltimore; and Dr. VIM. NJ.
Hammond, Martinsburg
mlrch o. 1874
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-01
LIVERY STABLE.
TAILORING.

HAVING renewed his residence in Martins
Il l. burg, and fitted up Tailoring Shop, on
Main Street over the Tobacco Store of d. g. Lyeth,
the subscriber ayails himself of this method to no.
tify the public shat he is prepared to accommodate
all who have clothes to cut or manufacture, of
whateverstylc or description.
He will be in the constant receipt of the city
fashions Heis fully prepared to please all tastes
as well in the style as to the manner and durabii
ty OF his work. And he soicts the support Of hi
friends and acquaintance, and of the public gen
orally. WILLIAM H0KE
June 10, is5i--:y
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VOL 81. NO. 81.
oun aRANpFAxliEIss.


We once heard vain. conesited char.
standing. with some flsea 81 twenty other
fellows, round the slrnast red-hoI stovs d :
country store. one winter night. cay tAst W.
were mech wiser now. II the present geuess-
ton, than "a generations gone BY, n every
thing; aud that al Of is were Hissr thas thoss
who had gouc before ls.
moi all. guess" said one d bas for
there q good deal II difference 10 folks
"WeIl. said he. '.all that ! know d, that
my father knew more than my grandfather.
and know that | knaw more than nay father
did. for I've bad chance to see great dssl
more than he did.
"IIs. hal hal went oil round tho atore.
"Whas are You laughing alt" nays b..
Nothing" said ared- haired. loungy saitsd
Young man; = never know 4 your father, bas
your grandfather must hsvs been ; natural
fool aceordiag to yous arsunent.'
They Laughed heartily AZ 1rst. Ius b. lcstsd
50 skecpish that they felt sorry for him. ~
be slipped out pretty soon.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-01
ny NORMAN MILLER.
Till MARTINsBURG GAZETTE.


As2tsw EoUss.s cARESEr MAxHs sHea.
krfas ftEsr. ~ ubiisheds very Wednesday, Morning
ass eryear,f nadyanse3 S2s5ef asfpaId within
IL iaontns rom ! ~ ime of subscribing
e7 No paper Sill ps Continued aiarrearngemre
paid, except AZ me o2p.S AZ, ofthe Editors.
sriogsarfssakSTs VIII einserted at 81 per square Of
times anier, for che a. tbree tine q and Is fssta
,srsqaarefor every subssfue. tinsertlons.
rln al eases the number 2, insrfions required
sasiished untiiforbid, aud gea,reolainrly.
~ The charge for colnmn per year Wi s. aty dollars
Merchants and Others who ADVERTISE b. the year will be
b,rxed fifteen dollars for four squares witt ,ie ,r;vpve
= change WILL for anything that they Vii b. char
ed At the usual advertising rates per square,
nv. B, PALMER, the American Newspaper Agsst ia
Ssy dorsed agent for this PAPER Ia the cities Of Eos-
H. yes York and Philadelphia, and Is duly empowered
AXE Advertisements and subscriptions AZ the rates
ased By Hsrecepts will be regarded pay Inents-
IN BOSTON Scoay's Building: NEW YORK
Eabane Building PHILADELPHIA, N. w. corner Third
IA Chestnut streets.