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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-07
MARTINsBURG, VA, WEDNESDAY MORNING, JUNE !, 1854
BEAUTIFUL SENTIMENT.


We invite the attention Of our readers TO
the following beautiful extract, from ssThe
Old House bv the River Side," containing
such cheering sentiments and unfolding SO
bright picture Of the world to come,-of
our departed friends it may be said
slope still lifts her radiant finger,
Pointing to her eternal home,
Upon whose portals yet they linger
Looking back for Us to come"
ssGo preach to blocks and stones, yo who
preach that love is of clay Go preach to
the dead, ye who deny the Immortality of
the affections Go reason with the trees or
or hills, or images of wood, or with your mo-
tionless, icy souls, ye who believe, because
there is no marrying yonder, there shall be
no embracing, or because we may not use the
gentle words, smy wife," we may not clasp
those sancti6ed forms in our arms tell
you, man, that Immortality would be glo-
rious cheat, if with our clay, died all our first
affections. tell you that annihilation. would
be hea ~, if I believed that when my head
at j 9Th rests on its cofin-pillow, and my
lins sink to silence and repose of death, those
loving eyes would never look into mine again,
that pure clasp never be around my neck,
that holy caress never bless me more"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-07
TURNED THE JOKE ON HIM.


An amusing scene took place recently on
the steamer Eureka, just as she was leaving
for Cleveland. A rough looking genius came
aboard, with powerful bull dog at bis heels.
Walking directly into the office, the individ-
ual said to the clerk: Stranger / want to
leave my dog in this ere office till the boat
starts. I'm afraid that somebody will steal
him. You can't do it, said the clerk
Take him out. Well, stranger. that's cru
ell bat you're both dispostioaed alike. and
he is kinder company for you Take him
out, reared the clerk. Well, stranger, |
don't think you're honest. and you want
watching here. Bull, set down here and
watch that Teller Sharp and the Individual
turned on his heel, saying, put him out,
stranger, if he's troublesome The dog lay
there when the boat started. watching the
clerk, who gave him the better half Of the
Office
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-07
VOL. 55.-NO. Ia.
INTERESTING ITEMS ron rAnMEas.


Nitrate Of Sodd.---Mr. Stephenson. OF
Edinburg, applied one cwt Of nitrate of soda
and two cwt. OF common salt pei acre to
a wheat crop, and increased the yield nine
bushels per acre.
Deadeaing Timber. When the bark
slips freely 10 June. July or August is the
best time to girdle trees. Cut the small
growth three feet above the ground The
roots do not sprout, and the stamps are moro
easily removed.
Broom Corn.--A ton Of broom corn will
make ] 200 or 1900 brooms. It ia worth
$50 ton, beside the seed 1t is great
crop in the Mohawk Valley.
A Talaable Old Co,c.-- We have "a &C.
count Of a COW owned by John b. Decker. ct
Vantage, New Jersey, that is thirty-tpo
years old aud has young calf. the ffteen4a
in nine years. She was raised by the father
of her present owner. Her teeth are set
good. This COW with oil Der descendants,
il alive. would make one Of the greatea cat
tie shows ever seen in this country.
Fax--A resent traveller thinks we shall
become exporters Of fax. instead Of impor.
tiers in C few years.
Fence Posts. stepped in solution e blue
yitriol- pound Of yitriol to forty pounds
Of wate.--will last forever and be pretty
good after that.
Red Ants may be driven away ~ sprink-
ling fine seashore sand upon the shelves.
Chickens should be kept 10 coops with
floors above the ground, uotil they get strong
enough to run at large.
Bones may be dscomposed by putting them
between layers Of wood ashes moistencd ia
barrel. Bones and egg shells should be thus
disposed of as fast as they como from the
kitchen. A strong heating compost heap
will decompose bones. Diluted oil Of vitriol
in an old kettle or big earthep jar. is good
thing into which TO east the waste bones.
Tomatoes should always be bushod just as
much as peas. and who but sloveu would
think Of raising the latter without any sup
port. Tomatoe plants should be trimmed
also, and not permitted TO bear all the fruit
that sets upon the bushes.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-07
IRON BRIDGES.

The news of the catastrophe at Wheeling
will produce universal regrat for the de-
struction of so truly great and noble work
as the Wheeling bridge. the leading one of
the kind, We believe, in the world. Even
its opponents, who contested its position as
obstructing the free navigation of the Ohio
river, have never undertaken to dispute its
excellence as triumph of engineering skill
and boldness. To that consideration alone
we now speak. Its destruction seems to
suggest vivid recollection of fact ofprom-
inent Importance in respect to malleable iron
structures, which was pointedly noticed in
one of the course Of lectures delivered 2u-
ring the past winter at the Smithsonian In
stitution in this city by DR.. j. Lawrence
Smith. We refer to the gradual loss of te-
nacity suffered by even the best kinds of
iron when in use; that is to say, when con-
stantly subjected to tension, vibration, aud
conclusion. On this hypothesis bridge
which when new might sustain an almost un-
limited weight or pressure will at length be-
come unsafe. The tenacity originally pos
sessed by the iron has been expended by the
strain to which it has been subjected, and
its substance become comparatively granular.
The whole subject is one eminently entitled
to thorough investigation on the part of sci
entifc men.-Nat. Int.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-07
HEELS OVER HEAD

A correspondent calls the attention Of pa
rents to very common though very ipjuri.
Gus practice among the boys. Of throwing
somcrsets. standing on the hands with the
feet against wall and attempting to walk
upon the hands. tits surprising that the at :
tention of parents and guardians has not been
called to it before. Our high pressure sys-
tenn of forcing the education of children drives
enough blood to their heads, in school, with
out the addition of a reversed position out of
doors. Apoplaxy. or dropsy on the brain,
must naturally be looked for as the result Of
of this pernicious practice.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-07
miscellaneous.
TELEGRAPHIC DISPATCHES.

On recent Monday morning the New
York papers in glazing capitals displayed the
following interesting news, telegraphed ex-
pressly' for each paper. 1t was the same in
all, however:
From Extraordinarily was Sunday
Fr,m Philadelphia-It didn't rain yester-
day
From Charleston-At noon to- day the
clock of st. Michal's struck twelve.
From Sauannah-There was fire last
night at the Pulaski House; all the wood in
the fire place was burned to ashes.
From Halifaa-Napoleon is Emperor Of
France. Isabel queen Of Spain, has got a
baby-Victora hasn't. Cotton has gone up
Unto the factories to be made into cloth -
Breadstuffs have gone down--into the peo-
Pies stomachs. Ireland is separated from
England by the Irish sea. just before the
steamer sailed, an important telegraphic des-
patch was received from London stating that
the queen bad taken cup Of coffee for break
fast. The Sultan of Turkey wears scime-
tar instead Of sword
From Washington.-Tbe President was
awakened this morning in-frigbt, before day
light, BY the screccbing of Turkey in Sec
rotary duthrie's yard. The Turkey was
blind and had mistaken the time of day
hearing MIR. Guthrie go to bed. be thought it
was the servant getting up, and therefore
crew.
Col Benton was heard to say last night in
his characteristic manner, i want my supper
Il want my supper, sir. lie who says |
don't lies--he tells lie. sir 2 Supper was
Immediately prepared and the man who said
the Col. did not want supper ran away
From Aibany.-Gov. Seymour was heard
to say. this morning. that in case the Maine
Law passed the Legislature, that be would
either sign it or veto it, and if be signed it,
be would not veto it.
The above is fair specimen Of the usual
Important dispatches 10 the New York
morning papers.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-07
REVOLUTIONARY "REMINISCENCES.

1t stirs ones blood, in these latter days,
to read the speeches and records Of the actions
of those who lived 10 the days of the Revo-
luton. When the news Of the fall Of Ticon-
derago reached the capital Of New Hamp-
shire, John Langdon, who was speaker ofthe
Provincial Legislature. seeing the public
credit exhausted, and his friends discouraged,
rose and said /:
i have $4,000 hard money; will pledge
my plate for So 900 more. l have seventy
hogsheads of Tobago rum, which shall be sold
for the most it will bring. These are at the
service Of the State. IL We succeed in de-
tending our 6resides and homes, may be re-
munerated. II we do not, the property will
be of no value. Our old friend Starke, who
SO nobly maintained the honor of our State,
at Bunker Hill may safely be intrustcd with
the conduct of the enterprise, and he will
check the progress Of Burgoyue.'
Those were the days ofpat.iotism! The
offer was accepted, the plate bypothecated,
and the rum converted into cash. a corps
of mountaineers was soon raised and placed
under Starke's command. When be came in
sight of the enemy at Bennington, be said -
Boys, there are the Red Coats We must
beat them, or Molly Starke will be widow 2
He did beat them. The tide Of war turn
ed the fire sides and hearths Of our fathers
preserved but whether old John Langdon
ever got back bis plate, except in Continen-
tai rags. we do not know There are many
who lost everything in the service of the
country, made advances and sacrificed es-
tates, whose descendants are now poor.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-07


BD-Show US lady's bonnet. and Wen
tell you what sort Of an institution she is. If
it is showered with red ribbons, Cupid's bows,
&C., she is as full Of love and poetry as a
country inn of politicians and loafers. If
she goes 10 for simple wrinkles, plain colors,
and a couple Of modest knots she Is per-
feet jewel, sweet sunny, mild, and as affsc-
tomato as freshly nursed kitten. If it is
stuck all over with paradise Of clover, three
story ostrich feathers, wax holly and
juniper berries, put it square down that the
calico is single establishment, and will never
see fortieth birth day. Bonnets are true
index of woman.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-07
THE RUSSIAN ENPEROR's WAR POLICY.

One Of the funniest state documents ever
published has just appeared in the Journal
de Petersburg. 1t is proclamation to the
Russian people from the Gar Nicholas, in
which be represents tie war against England
and France as one undertaken 10 defence of
the orthodox faith lie adds, (and the Rus
SLAMS will believe him,) that England and
France have thrown off the mask and reveal
ed their real object, which is to weaken Rus
STA. and deprive her Of her powerful position
in Europe. OF course, then. Russia is only
fighting as the champion of Christianity, and
lamb like Nicholas is merely defending him
self against woif-likc England and France
There is something rich in the Cars appeal
isg to the Russian people. The population
of Russia is about 54,000,000. OF these
over 100000 are slaves. out of whom
$4,000, 900 belong to the Emperor, 'or rather
to the crown.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-07
OLD HUNDRED.

The history Of this old psalm tune. wbic
almost everybody has been accustomed to
hear, ever since they can remember, is the
subject Of work recently written by an En-.
g!ish clergyman. Martin Luther has gene
rally been reckoned the author Of Old Hun
dred,' but ii has been discovered that it was
composed 10 the 10th century. by William
Franc. German. In the course Of time, il
has been considerably changed from the orig
inal and it is said that, as it irst appeared,
it was of more lively character than at
present.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-07
TAILORING.

"AVING renewed his residence in Martins
Ill burg, and fitted up a Tailoring Shop, on
Main Street over the Tobacco Store of b. 8 Lyeth,
the subscriber avails himself of this method to
tify the public that he is prepared to accommodate
all who have clothes to cut or manufacture, of
whatever style or description.
He will be in the constant receipt of the city
fashions He is 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 acquaintance, and of the public gen
orally WILLIAM H0KE.
June TO- fS5l--;y
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-07
SERVED HIM RIGHT.

The New Orleans Delta tells of man ia
that city who. being about to enter upon q
doubtful speculation, sold all bis property aud
deposited the proceeds to his wife's credit. SO
as to be beyond the reach Of bis creditors in
the event Of failure. Tho lady finding her.
self the sudden posses.r of so much wealth.
ran of to Havana with good looking msls
friend; as for the husband--wby. he was
left lamenting,"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-07
DON'T ovERTAsK THE YOUNG BRAIN


Dr. Robertson says the minds of children
ought to be littlo if at all tasked, till the
brains development is nearly completed. OF
until the age of six or seven years. And will
those years be wasted or will the future man
be more likely to be deficient in mental pow
er and capability, than one who is differently
treated Those years will not be wasted.
The great book ofnature is open to the infant s
prying investigation; and from natures page
may be learned more useful information than
is contained in all the childreu's books that
have ever been published Buteven suppos
lug those years to be absolutely lost. which
is anything but the case, will the child even
tually be a loser thereby? Wecontend, with
our author, that he will not. Task the mind
during the earlier years, and you not only
expose the child to greater riIk Of disor-
dered brain--not only. it may be, lay the
foundation for morbid excitablity of BRAIN
that may one day end in insaity--but you
debilitate its bodily powers, and by SO doing
to all intents and purposes. tie mind will
eventually be loser in its powers and capa-
bllities
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-07
THE PLAINS OF CHALDEA.

Layard says that these plains produce some
of the finest fruit in the world A very de-
licious peach has lately been introduced into
England, which has created good deal Of
excitement among nurserymen. The plains
in the spring Of the year are covered with
gorgeous flowers, Trufies grow there in
great abundance, and are quite extensively
used as an article cffood. Layard also states
that the hanging gardens of Babylon were no
fiction, as he had found pictured representa-
tions Of them ia bis researches.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-07
7aE MARTlNSBURG GAZETTE.
,g,cE. QUEEN ST., oPposITET THE BANK.

r,.G,zRrrgispa ishedev very Wednesday Morning
paid iu advanse, 2.50if mot aid within
q ht.asths from the time Of subseribiny.
" soer will be discontinued
"A "a ssrcept al the option ofthe Editors.
FsrssytsgMswrs wilIbenserteda Mt 81 per square OF
on ander, for the first three times and % Cents
ana,refor every subseq insertions.
n iiucases the number ofinsertiopsrequired
the MSS, the advertisements received will be
~sssbsa untiIforbid and charged accordingly.
"a charge for n column per year will be fifty dollars
and others who advertise by the year will be
"a aeen dollars for four squares, with the privilege
nee at WILL for anything that, they will be char
KY, theu usual advertising rates per square.
~ b. PALMER, the American Newspaper Agent Is
ytEorsd Agent for this paper In the cities Of Bos
s,s YORK. and Philadelphia, and Is duly empowered
s. Advertisements and subscriptions at the rates
pahvus His receipts will be regarded payments.
aasas..s,are-BOSTON,S coIlays Building; NEW YORK
sMsa. Building; PHILADELPHIA, N. w. corner Third
7, ,stp ut streets.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-07
sssg.If Won don't want to fan 10 love with

B6rlf you don't want to fall in love with
girl, don't commence flirting with her. This
counting for fun. you put on your gloves in
perfect good humor. with the most friendly
intention of exchanging few amicable blows;
you find yourself iusepsibly warmed with the
enthusiasm Of the conflict until some unlucky
punch in the veskit' decides the matter and
the whole affair ends in downright fight.--
Don't you see the similarity
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-07

By Jenny, said landlady. the other
morning to her help, was there any fire in
the kitchen last night, while you were sitting
upT Yes, marm,' said Jenny. there was
spark there when went down, and soon
famed it into fame The landlady looked
suspiciously at Jenny, but She innocent girl,
went on scrubbiug, hummiug, Katy Oar
lint
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-07
FASHION ANp HEALTH.

The New York Home Journal regards the
high heel which ladies are beginning to wear
in New York. as one round. at least. 10 the
ladder Of health. II also suggests the inser.
ton Of an India rubber sole no matter bow
thin-between the outer and inner sole.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-07

Few persons have any idea of the extent
Of this territory Its boundary is three thou
sand miles in length; its area Eve hundred
thousand square miles and it win form
twelve states. each as large as Ohio.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-07

BGS-As many writer's have taken the trou-
BILE to define what wife ought to be, we may
as well add our idea on tho subject to the
general fund. A wife should be ike roast
lamb--tender and nicely dressed.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-07

B65~To enjoy to day, stop worrying about
tomorrow Next week viii be just as capa-
bic OF taking care Of itself as this one. And
why shouldn't it, II will have seven days
more experience
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-07
DIsADvANrAcE or nErNa SMALL.

A sick man was told that nothing could
cure him but quart Of catnip tea. Then
! must die" said be. II don't hold but
pint"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-07

DIR. ID. w. THOMAS,

ID ESPECTFULLY offers his services to the
III citizens Of Martinsburg and and the public
generally, in the several departments of his pro-
fession. Bay Office on King Street. adjoining the
Post office, Martinsburg Va.
April 5, lS54--tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-07
FRESH ARRIVAL.

A UGUST THEOPHIL, two doors South
N of Rawlins' Hotel. would respectfully
inform his patrons and friends, and the public
generally, that he is prepared TO serve them in
his business. He invites attention to the fresh
supply just received Go be constantly kept up,)
consisting in parl as follows:
C0NFECTIONARIES.
Cakes Of all sorts, with which Parties can al
ways ba supplied at the shortest notice; Can.
dies OF every description, of his own manufac-
, TIRE, Eluits and Nuts; Raisns (by the box y
r.gs' Citron, oranges, Lemons Curran.e, & !;
Fine and common Liquorice fine supply OF
French and Fancy Confectionery constantly
kept on hand; Crackers, SC. All kinds OF
Pickles and Pepper Sauce.
ALE, CIDER AND POP.
GRocERIEs.--Sugar; Coffee, Molasses. and
Spices of all kinds.
Segars and Tobacco.
JEwELRy-A fine assortment.
ToYs.-A great variety; together with every
ar'icieln his line, all of which will be sold upon
the most accommodating terms.
December s, 1852.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-07
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
ohm. Office in Martinsburg on the corner ofthe
Public Square, opposite the Court House.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-07
MY MOTHER.

aNy Mother -Manhood's anxious brow
And sterner cares have long been mins
Yet turn | to thee fondly now, ~
AS when upon thy bosoms shrine
My infant griefs were gently hushed to NJ
And thy low WHISPERED prayers my slatntfrs
bless'd'
The chord Of human sympathy untonGked
by the word sMothcr," can vibrate t0ano
sseoncord of sweet Sounds From the. err
lest cradle prayer, down through infancy and
boyhood, to the threshold Of mans estasc =
when the parting benediction nests on thesson
as he steps into the world, and the mother
can only follow him with her blessing--the
fervent tone, the gushing tcas, the tremb-
ling hopes of that mother burninto the menu
ory, and those sweet rccolleesons, as star
of hope, guide his unsteady feet through life.
The mother draws the tendril of the del
icate vine of youth close to her beating heart,
and teaches it how to grow and where to run;
and as she guides the clinging vine, so it fas-
tens itself to the firm pillar ofstein integrity,
or trails along the devious paths Of dishonor.
ssThe mother, in her Office holds the hey
OF the soul and she it is who stamps the coin
OF character, and makes the being, who would BIZ
o savage
But for her gentle cares christian man.
1t needs neither prose nor poetry to ar
quo convincingly the controlling power of the
mother over the future destiny of the child.
The exception is rare, in which-if influence
and example have been virtuous and good
the after life of the child has not been swayed
and improved by it, True, the good seed,
sown and watered with the tears AMI pray
ers of a sainted mother, may long be buried
under the tolls, the cares, the temptations of
busy life, and even the lips which uttered
those tears, may for years rest closed in
death, before blade from that seed bursts
forth. Yet sooner or later, the thoughtless
man, or the hayward son, starts at the ssstill
small voice" of that mother, whose tones, al
most forgotten, ring out from the dim and
dreamy past; and memories crswd upon
hin-and those long-lost words touch his
ear-and he feels that guardian spirit of a
friend whose affection faileth not, hvers over
him, and he obeys that observation-disclosures.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-07
poeti1aI.


For The Gazette.
PARAPHRAsE.
From the Greek Of Bnacreon.
BY ERNST.
OBJ.
Der snowy Age,
] love to see,
A golden smile
Play joyously.
The gladstone youth
l love to see,
OF noble mein,
Dance gracefully.
When man fcrgets
His hoary hairs,
And in the dance
joys impress wears,
TITS true indeed,
His locks are white;
But round his heart
Is rosy light.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-07
A CARD.
M EDICAL NOTICE.

DR. PENDLETON AND DR.. DELLlNG Err
| 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 tho day, when not professionally en-
fss.af nIgR, servant will be at the Office. to
direct go for either of them at their respect
I've residences FEB. %, 1854.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-07
Norman MILLER.

A TT0RNEY AT LAW Martinsburg Va, win
IN give prompt attention to business entrusted
to his care in the Counties Of Berkeley, Jefferson
and Morgan. Sept. |, ts40,