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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-19
10 The Editor Of tie Gazette


cir: notice ia your paRer OF the
2Sth ultimo, communication in reference to
the Sheriffaltys ever the signature Of "a Dem
ocrat and one Of the People, 10 which am
dragged before the public andassailsd ia such
a manuer as TO forbid that ] should allow it
to pass without some notice,
The writer of the communication in ques-
ton, speaking Of Clique, Gays, nothing
cill satisfy IL short Of all The Offices --eDery
0ne of them Of h5nor or emolument. They
noqc haze bosh Clerks Offices and the Post
Office, and ike the Leach, they still cry
giUe all or none is their MOTTO
belong to no Clique---l owe allegiance to
no Clique-l despise Cliques Of every sort
and description--I care not in what party
they be found. or whether they undertake to
control minority or majority all are alike
odious to me.
When became candidate for tie ofiee
which now hole, made my appeal to the
people-by the people was clected-to
them | shall ever feel grateful for the kidd
ness received at their hands upon that occa-
sion. lftherefore it is intended to be as
serted that my Office is under the control Of
any "CIique," respect for my Assistants as
well as self respect and due regard for the
people who placed me in Office, compels me
to pronounce the charge false aud tie author
of it a cOwardly puppy. ,,,,,.
ISRAEL ROBINSON.
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THE DEAcos,s oaDER.

A pions. bat iIlitarate deacon, ia q certain
town adjacent TO Worcester. Mass gave to
the coachman slip of paper, upon whish, be
books, which be wished BIN 70 eall for at Dir.
As book store. The driver called at
the store, and handing tie memorandum to
clerk, said:
There is a couple Of books which Deacon
B. wishes you to send him
The clerk after a careful examination of tie
paper, was unable TO make head or tall Of il.
and passed it to the bookkeeper. who was
supposed to know something OF letters; but
to him ii was also Greek Tue proprietor
was called. and he also gave the thing up ia
despair; and concluded to send the memoran-
DUN back to the Deacon. as it was supposed
lie must have sent the wrong paper As the
coach arrived at the village inn, the driver
saw the deacon waiting on the steps.
Well driver, said he. did you get my
books to day.
Book no and good reason Why for
there couldn't man IN Worcester read your
old hen tracks
.Couldn't read 'ritingl Let me see the
paper.
The driver drew it from his pocket and
passed it to the deacon, who, taking cut and
carefully adjusting bis glasses. held the mem
orandum at arms length, exclaimiug, as be
did so, in very satisfied tone:
'Why it is as plain as the nose on your
face To Sam b. U.x' two psalm booksp
guess his clerks had better 60 to school
awhile
And here the Deacon made some reflections
upon the ignorance Of the times and the
want Of attention to books by the rising gen.
eration,' which would have been all very we'll
# said by somebody else,
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q And then we have the receipt of the Con-
stable, acknowledging the $40 received Of Mr.
Sanford, the highest bidder" in full for two
slaves sold at the sign post Oh execution said
slaves being the property of the defendant. Z"
Mr. Sanford Immediately emapcpated Lucy
aud Lois, bat his money wentto the creditors
who were two Of our most respected and ex-
emplary citizens, as we fad BY their receipt
acknowledging $40 on said execution by
bands of Ehhu Monson. Constable
Now all this occurred under the sanction oe
law, In tue midst of this community on the
public square--at "the beat of drum and
with cutlery y" 1t was within tho memory of
the youngest orator who hai argued the Brew
ster Hall gatherings on the inhumanity of the
South. But tradition does not inform us that
1t excited any special wonder that cny -Jer-
rry rescue was proposed-or that any Rev.
Doctors who are row so eager to ''put on the
red coat to war against slavery at the South.
ever gave poor Lucy and Lois the benefit Of
their righteous Indignation" Surely such
fact as this ought to give these furious dc
nouneers Of slavery at the South, little char
ity at least. With what cutting force can
their arrows be returned against them - Nelp
HdpeR Register.
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We learn from the Census report Of 1850
tbas the population cft be various States i as
follows commencing With Maine. Maine
$50 169 New Hampshire 81 1916. Massa-
chusctts 994.5I4. Rhode Island lat ,545,
Connecticut $50 792, Vermont BAL New
York 2,0o7 ,394, New Jersey 1855. Penn
sylvauia 2.311.7s6. Delaware 81. 532, Mary
land $4,000, Virginia lA2l,GGl, North
Carolina SEQ ,039, South Caroliaa 6s,507.
Georgia 906 lS5. Kentucky 9s2 ,094, Ten
nessee .o02.717, Ohio 1.9s0.s29, Indiana
988.fi6, Mississippi COS. SIC, District Of e.
lumbia 5l6s7, Illinois sG1.470 Michigan
3a7, 654, Louisiana 517.762, Missouri esq.,
o44, Alabama TIL, 623, Arkansas 300, s97,
Florida s7,4f5, Wisconein 800, 39l, Iowa
1924, Texas 2l2, 500. California o., 507,
aiinnesota COT, New Mexico Gl SAT, Ore (
gon 1924, Utah IL $50. Since that date
the population ofthe western and other States
have greatly increased il population wealth,
aud resources. OF these 1858, 0GS were
WRITES 3 2e4 3l3 were slaves and 434, 495
we're free negroes There were Of tie above
number Of whites 10, 0a6, 377 males, and 81
526.6 females, 6,546 OIL males were born
il the States where they reside and s 557,-
go females There wcie 22l9,33 males
born il other States in the Union than that
IN which they resided and 1856 S94 females
similarly born out Of the State of their resi-
denec OF persons born oct Of the United
States there were 239, 434 males and L.
col Oh females, while TIE place Of birth of
II 50l males and 1907 females was an
known. Making an aggregate Of II 274.875
native born white inhabitants and showing all
excess Of about 100000 males over females
born 10 the United States
There we're 173 colleges in tho Union, Of
which 10 were in the New England States,
so in tie Middle States, 81 10 the Southern
States 20 in the South Western States, and
rs in the North Western States OfAcad-
emies and Grammar Schools. there are $50
a the New England States l ,034 10 the Mid
lie States, S3i in the Southern States, sos
a the South Western States, ard SAT IN tie
North Western States OF primary schools
here were ID, 1890 in the New England States,
l7,5l6 in the Middle States, 3,411 in the
southern States, 1926 in tie South Wes-
ern States and 1867 in the North Wes
ern States. There were 1928 students
ttending Colleges, 1G4 159 scholars attend
og Academies and Grammar schools, and t.
'4o,244 attending primary schools, and Of
his number 468.264 we're being educated at !
he public expense.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-19
April 10. 1854
, he Peoplc OF Berkeleq Countg !.

To The People Of Berkeley County:
Having announced myselfin the pub
lie papers of the County, as a candidate fer
the Sheriffalty. and having changed my de-
termination in that respect adopt the same
mode Of making known To you my withdraw
al from the canvass ] secd not trouble you
with all the reasons which have Influenced me
to this course. 1t is due, however to myself
and to the numerous friends who have kiudly
and zealously sustainedme, ard with many
of whom Lave not had an opportunity Of
comforting, to say, that tie controlling induce
ment with me is that lbave become satisfied
that there is very general desire among tie
people of the county, inrluding many of my
own personal friends, ard others of both po-
litical parties, to test tie question. bow far
it is proper or wise to commit the nomination
of candidates for tho county Offices, which
have become elcctiuc ly the people under the
New Constitution, to the action of those po-
ltieal bodies. known as conventions or eau
cuses. Having been assured of this gene;
raj wish, do not deem it proper, by any
conduct on my part, to embarrass the fair
aud proper determination Of that question, |
beg leave, therefore, to return my sincere
thanks to those who have encouraged me and
upheld my claims to the Sbetiffaty trust,
as | cannot doubt, that they will not hesitate
to approve Of the conclusioa to which ! have
come. With great respect. am, &c,
A NJ VANARSDALE.
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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-19

HEy~The citizens Of Page county, Va
give to MIR. Barbee the sculptor, a compll-
mentary supper on last Saturday evening, as
a mark Of their personal esteem and friend
ship, before his departure to the classic land
of Italy, to prosecute his studies in sculp-
ture
A resolution was offered by DR.. j. NJ.
Bell and adopted that the meeting viii unite
with the peple of Page, in presenting to Maj.
YIN. II. Barbee. fine ring bearing the in
scription-"Page to her Som"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-19
THE CHARLESTON CONVENTION.

The Commercial Convention Of the South
assembled at Charleston, S. G., on the 10th
in conformity with the resolution adopted at
the Memphis Convention. in June, 1868
Hon w. C. DAWSON, of Georgia was
elected President
5. f. LEAKE, of Virginia, was among the
Vice Presidents
Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South
Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Alabama. I.ouisi-
ana Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas and Ken
tucSy we're represented.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-19

dgrced upon BY the Editors Of tie Eighth
District TO take effect on and after
the LIST day Of Nay 1854.
For marriage announcements, no charge
viii be made.
Obituary notices not exceeding ten lines
will be inserted gratis. The excess above
that number of lines will lie charged accord
ing to the advertising rates Tributes Of re-
spect will be charged at advertising rates
An communications designed to promote The
personal interests Of individuals. or that do
not possess general interest, viii 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 mustbe accompanied By
the cash or its equiralent dtducting.the COM
mission.
Patent medicines shall be charged for at
the usual rates Of yearly advertisements. and
"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
emolumcnt will be charged at advertising
rates
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-19
HOW TO MAKE BLUE WASH FOR WALLS

Take pound of lump blue vitrol, pound
it in mortar as 6ne as possible, and dissolve
in two quarts Of rain water. Stake three
quarts of lime, and when cold pour in the
blue water by degrees, and you can make the
wash of any tint you may desire. Stir " 18th
metal spoon, and use not wooden, but an
earthen vessel for mixing the vitrol water
and lime in, as wood affects the color injuri-
ously. To smoke and other impurities,
first apply coat or two Of common white
wash.
A yellow wash for walls is made by taking
a quarter Of pound Of chrome yellow,
quarter of a pound of gum senegal and two
pound of whiting. These, dissolved in pure
rain water, and treated as above described
for blue vitrol, will form an excellent yellow
wash
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-19

psy The undersigned hereby presents
himself, candidate for the Office Of CoDsta
BILE, in the Sth, (Nortbtown) District. and
should be be elected he will use every exer-
ton to discharge, With fidelity the duties
which the Office may devolve upon him.
April 10. 1854. JOS. SCH0PPERT.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-19
THE GAZETTE
-.,,,>>:M aRTIYsBTRG:>,,>,,
WEDNESDAY, MoRyIa6. APRIL %, Is5i.
Iurportant News from Enrope--The War Conn.,
fneneei.

The European intelligence, says the Bal
tinore American--onc week later than usu-
aliy received--puts an end to speculation as
to whether there will be an European war,
by the announcement that hostilities have ac-
tually commenced. II will need few words
to direct the readers attention 10 the import
anca Of this encouragement. Even while the
struggle was SO eminent, a lurking feeling pre-
vailed that peace would yet be preserved, and
diplomacy at the last moment open way to
the settlement Of the difficulties. 3hese hopes
are now at an end, aud we know that Europe
has been precipitated into a combat which
cannot but be monentous one, and the in
cidents, possible results and termination Of
which it would be useless folly to at
tempt to predict: That terrible, a bloody
and possibly prolonged struggle has COM
menced, we are made aware, but what will be
its contingencies and what the condition Of
Europe at its close are thoughts that inyol-
unfairly suggest themselves, and which can
alone be answered by the progress of events.
Like most wars, it has begun amid the pop
ular enthusiasm of the masses, who will have
to bear its burdens and encounter its dam
gers; the end may find its warmest support
crs oyerbomc and defeated, their best hopes
prove allusory, and all the interests of civil
ization,republicanism and progress depressed
Though happily we are ourselves freed from
entangling alliances with the parties to it,
yet we cannot be inseneible 10 the influences
it may exert, the good it may possibly ao-
complish, and the evil it is certain to inAict.
We need make but brief mention of the
main points of the intelligence, the import
ancc of which will secure its general perusa.
The Cars silent rejection of the ultimatum
had been officially promulgated, and England
and France had united in the declaration of
war. The most stupenduous preparations
were making by the allies, and Russia, fairly
aroused, was putting her vast armies i'm mo-
ton. Fifty thousand Russians had crossed
the Danube, and it was evidently the Cars
intention to oyerwhelm the Turks if possible
before they could receive the aid of their al
lies. In the Baltic, Russia was making the
greatest preparations, which the Gar and his
son were personally experimenting. Dcs-
patches had been sent to Admiral Napier, no.
tifyng him that war had been declared and
directing the commencement of hostiiitics
The rupture between Turkey and Greece was
complete, and the instruction in the latter
country again looked threatening. In Par
lament the announcement had been officially
made that England would not give up the
right of search of neutral vessels for articles
contraband ofwar. From Spain we have the
gratifying intelligence that the Queen has
pardoned the prisoners engaged in the inya-
sion of Cuba under Lopez.
The commercial news is also interesting |
Under the war feeling breadstuiTs had gone
up, Brown & shipley reporting an advance
for the week of from IS. to 5s.Gd. on -four
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-19
EDuCAiIoN IN VIRGINIA.

The Richmond Wing argues the necessity
for adopting more efficient system Of edu-
cation in this State. 1t says
"Eyery decade exhibits rapid and fear
tul increase of this mass of ignorance. In
1910, the number of the unlettered in Vir-
ginia amounted to 10000. In 1850 it ex-
ceeded $4,000. At this rate it will not re-
quire many centuries to extinguish all knowl
edge Of letters in the Stase"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-19
L DiEs.xrrPcR.

The ladies Of the Methodist Z Church in
this place, will provide a supper at the Berke
ley Seminary on this Wednesday night
" : are assured that every thing will be pro-
vided that can De desired. All who possibly
can will of course, give them call. The
fund thus obtained viii be spent in procuring
lamps, &c, for TIC church
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-19


The Grand Lodge of Virginia closed It's
annual session in Richmond on "Wednesday
last. The following are the oficess elect for
the ensuing year oil
NJ. w. Grand Master, j, Lewis Kinzer. of
Alexandria.
X. W. Deputy Grand Master, William II.
Cook, of Carroll
II. W, G Warden, N. K. Trout, of staun-
ton.
R, W. G. Secretary, Michael sogars, Of
Richmond.
R. w. C. Treasurer, George W. rolor,
Richmond.
R. W, c. Chaplain, J. D Kelley, Peters
burg.
W, G. Conductor, George D. Moss, Up
peryille.
W. G. Guardian, Alex. Grant, of Rich
niond.
w. G. Marshall, J. II. Delany, Norfolk.
w. q. Herald, j. w. Chilire,s, Rich
mond.
Representatives to the Grand Lodge Of
the United States,--J. r. Edlnonds, Alex
andria j. II. Fitzhugh. Wheeling.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-19
UNITED STATES HOTEL.
Corner OF King Street and The Public squars.
MAItTINsBURG, VA.

corner Of King Street and The Public squars,
MAKTINsDURC, VA.
N VIE undersigned tenders her cordial thanks
i to her friends and the public, for thei
past liberal encouragement, and respectfully
solicils continuance OF the same. She has
committed her House and business concerned
with il 10 MIR William Pendleton, and he
pledges himself that nothing shall be wanting.
TO make the United States motel pleasant
and agreeable home 10 the traveller and guest.
The Hoasr will always be provided with at.
ientiye Servants and faithful Osliers. The
Bar and the Table supplied with The bes, the
market viii afford. Passengers from the Rail
Road will always find Porter at the Cars 10
convey them and their baggage to the House
free OF charge.
o5-Boarders taken by the day. week. month
or year. on moderate terms.
April 10. 1871. MARY ODEN
10 Esprit Of Jefferson" Charlestown;
''VlrginIan," Winchester; aud +" Herald and
Torch" Hagerstown, copy st.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-19
AN OCEAN CURIOSITY.

The New Bedford Standard says that the
bark Martha, which arrived at that port from
whaling voyage, few days since, brought
a curiosity in the shape Of calf, taken from
the body of a whale caught in the Atlantic
Ocean. One old whale furnished 200 bbls.
OF oil. The calf, which is two feet in length,
weighing four pounds, was preserved in al
chohol, and IS perfect specimen of its spe
cies--the bow-head whale.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-19

fgy-Ion Edward Stanly formerly Of n
Carolina, was lately fneu $25 in California,
for an alleged contempt of court. in intima-
ting before a jury that there was coaspira-
cy against client Of his He Immediately
paid the fiae, and subsequently he received a
complimentary letter, Containing the amount
of the fne,) from the jury He acknowl-
edged the compliment. bat declined to receive
the money, and recommended them to devote
j, to some charitable purpose.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-19
Dn0.

At his residence in this county, on the eth inst MIR
CHRISTIAN TABLEe, formerly Of Frederick county Nd
in the6sth year Of his age
In this place, Tuesday Of last week, MR.. PETER
COOK, in the sind year Of his age
At the residence Of Mn BsS5 RoIEr in this county on
Saturday the 18th inst, Of Consumption MR. JOHN J.
goRREI, aged about q years.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-19
CONSTABLES.

To the Independent Tosers Of 3rd District 3;
Not from the solicitation of many friends,
but from desire to make living, have
determined to announce myself as candi-
date for Constable in the Hedgesyille Dis
trict Should be elected, pledge myself
to discharge the duties of that Office faithful
". JOHN L. BRUFFY.
April -, 1854.
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: April 10, 1854.

By~Thc undersigned would respectfully
announce to the voters of the Sth District,
that he is again candidate for Constable,
and hereby pledges himself, should he be
elected, to discharge the duties Of the Office
faithfully and impartially. His experience
during the past two years has made him in
innate with the duties Of Constable.
April II, 1854. A. j. BLAKENEY.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-19

On Friday, the Goth of May next, there
will be another eclipse ofthe sun II will con-
Time about two hours and fifteen minutes
and obscure about eleyen-twelfth Of the sun.
iHls extraordinary eclipse will be similar TO
that Of sos
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-19
COUNTY ELECTION.
Election Bay, 18th Thursday In May,
THE SHERIFFALTY.

Weare authorized to announce ALEX
AMBER NEWCOMER, ESQ as an independent
candidate for the Sherifalty at the next cleo
ton by MANY VeTERs.
august IL, 1852.--te.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-19
TWO DAYS LONGER

I'm account of the inclemency of the weather,
~ the exhibition Of Fancy and Philosophical
Glass-work, will continue two days longer, com
menang In the afternoon at o clock, and In the
evening at 7la o'clock.
During each exhibition the GLASS STEAM
ENGINE will be kept in constant operation.
All kinds Of Fancy and Philosophical Glass
Work manufactured in the presence of the audi
ence.
Beg Admission 25 cents Children half-price
Each visitor presented with o specimen Of the
work. April 49,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-19
GLASS RLOWING.

As will be seen y advertisement, the
profs, WOodroffo will remain 10 town two
days longer The operation of Glass Blow
ing splnlng Sc, is curious and instructive
an who have not seen it should embrace
this onpoItnnitv.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-19

REsy~A petition has been presented to the
Pennsylvania Legislature asking that see
ton prohibiting the sale and use of tobacco
may be Incorporated into the prohiIitory Ii
auor law
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-19
r. r.. r.
ITS HAPPY EFFEcTs UPON
! NEW MARRIED COUPLE.

Jonathan X. Miller, pedlar, aged 20, on the
fst of April left his home in the northern part OF
New York, in apparent good health On his we'd
ding tour, in company with his young birdie. On
his rstutn home he was suddenly attacked with
Infammatory Rheumatism the attack came on
while riding in the cars, and SO severe and pain
full were his suerings, that tears Of pity set the
cheeks of many kind and sympathising travelling
companions. AT Utica, N, T., the cars were chan
ged and passenger knowing the virtues Of Rad
ways Ready Relief purchased bottle at Dr.
Warmers drug store; he Immediately applied the
Relief to the sutferer-he used up the whole bot
tie and upon arriving at Syracuse, the pain was
so much relieved that he was enabled to walk
to his carriage without assistance. He has since
reported himself cured.
In all cases Of 1nAammatory Rheumatism, Rad
ways Relief will instantly stop the pain. Let
those who suffer try il,
Soreness
whether in the bones, flesh, joints, or muscles,
whether in the head or feet. wherever il is, Rad
ways Relief will In few moments remove every
particle OF irritation from the system
Mercurinl Pains.
Persons who have been saliyated with mercury
and feel the effects still in their system, whose
bones acee with pain whose flesh is covered with
sores, are assured speedy relief Of their puins
and complete eradication of the poisonous de-
posits, by the use Of Railways Ready Relief and
Renoyating Resolvcnt
Groups, Spasms Cholera Dysentery, Diarrh@a,
Sick Headache, and Chill Fever. Relief is TO be
taken internally and applied externally.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-19

Hag>The undersigned would respectfully
announce to the voters Of the Southtown, or
LIST District that be is again candidate FOR
constable and hereby pledges himself, should
he be elected, to discharge the duties Of the
Office faithfully and impartially His expe-
rience for several years has made him inti
mate with the duties of a constable.
April II. "a. ADAM STEWART.