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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-06-28
RIGlN AL ESSA AY
a For the Port Tobacco Times.
is SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION OF THE
HUMAN BODY POSSIBLE.
REPLY TO BEN ALLEN.

refill III BEN ALLEN.
The article on the above suhiec. ,ha, ap-
pesred in The last Times, leads me TO sp-
prehend .ha, my quondsm chum. Ben Allen
may have found ''bleed,ne'' and ''bone saw.
ing'' unprof,sble, end tbs, he has resorled
10 theory as . substitute for practice.
Ben Aliens advocacy Of the theory in
question reminds me of the following snec-
dole. 1t seems in olden times the scientific
world was thrown into commotion by the
following Interesting query Why is il tha,
pail Of water with duck swimming upon
its surface, weighs no more than the pail OF
wafer without the duck /? Considerable
weight was attached to this enquiry Aom
the importance end influence of the indivi-
dual who propounded it. The wise men
Of the sge, scholars, and those most skilled
in science generally, advanced many learn
ed speculs,ions end theories to account for
this wonderful sfair-some quite plausible,
others absurd, end all conflicting in their
character; and there is no telling wha. mig h.
have been the resul, Of their researches had
no. an humble individual with a practical
cast Of mind taken the trouble to investigate
-ahe matter for himself, by weighing the pail
Of wafer with and without The duck, and
was thoroughly convinced. ss every other
person with common sense would be, ths,
the whole sffair was hoax The spplics-
aion desired 10 be msde of this anecdo,e in
relation to The subjecs under discussion is,
ahs. before explaining how spontaneous
combustion Of the humsn body can be ac-
counted for upon scientific theories, il would
be more satisfactory 10 tho practical mind
70 determine whether there is such thing
in existence as spontaneous combustion Of
the human body-or whether the hunan
organism has ever passed through such a
process.
When facts contradict q theory, however
plausible be that theory, il mus. fall. Il is
my purpose TO endeavor TO show that facts
do contradic. Ben Aliens theory or, q, all
events, cas-. such doubts upon j, az to con-
7iaee the refeciing mind that these doubts
are reasonable, and that no such thing has
ever existed as spontaneous combustion ol
the human body. know very well that q
number OF cases are reported in The medicsI
books ss ''au,hen.ic cases." but when par.
,ieulars are stated, which is generally The
case, death could be accounted for in more
reasonable and satisfactory msnner than BY
spontaneous combustion. have me, with
BIO, one exception, and that wss the won der.
fol specimen of humanity described BY
Dickens in his popular work, Bleak House
and which existed Of course only in The i'm.
.pina.ion Of it's author, and which, BY the
way, is perhaps the bes, treatise on The sub.
iect ex,sn,, excep. Ben Aliens end Lisbig' 3
Unfortunately, however, for the csuse o.
science, Ben Allen, Lebig and Dickens en-
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-06-28
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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-06-28
PO E II r Y.

) NO DEARTH OF KINDNI
There s no dearth of kindness
In this world of ours!
Only in our blindness
We gather thorns for flowers
Outward, we are spurning-
Trampling one another!
Whilst we are inly yearning
At the name of "Brother
There no dearth ofkindness
Or love among mankind,
But in darkling loneness
Hooded hearts grow blind!
Full of kindness tingling,
Soul is shut from soul,
When they might be mingling
In one kindred whole
There's no dearth of kindness,
Tho it be unspoken,
From the heart it buildeth
Rainbow smiles in token
That there be none so lowly,
But have some angel touch;
Yet nursing love unboly,
We live for self too much!
AS the wild rose bloweth,
AS runs the happy river,
Kindness freely floweth
in the heart forever.
But if men will banker
Ever for golden dust,
Kingliest hearts will canker,
Brightest spirits rust.
There 8 no dearth of kindness
In this world of our;
Only in our blindness
We gather thorns for flowers!
O, cherish Gods best giving,
Falling from above!
Life were not worth living,
Were it not for love.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1855-02-28
VALUABLE;
BERKELEY FARM FOR SALE.

sNHF undersigned Offers Al private sae waltz
4 able farm in Berkeley County, Virginia, 81
ing near the mouth Of npequon Greek, on the 20.
tomac river, seger miles from Snepherdslown, and
eight from Iartiusburg, containing 2a2 acres
upland ofexeeilent quality, with-a good proper
ton of timber
The improvements consist Of good Dwelling
with the necessary out-huiiaings, first-rats
Swisber BARR, &c The farm Is we'll supplied
with neyer-failing water. has on 1t an orchard d
good fruit and is one Of the most desirable in the
neighborhooi' Il is now occupied by Nr. Joseph
Seibert.
Tsrms.--0nc-thiri Of the purchase money will
be required il hand. and the balance in two equal
annual payments with interest The deferred
payments to be secured BY deed Of trust on the
premises.
Sept. 6 "a PRISCILLA TURNER.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1855-02-28
Terms per Session Of frc moaths
PsJE}glEG1 @laEIss.


I will sell at public auction to the highest bid
! der, at my residence near the Swan Pond, s
miles east OF Martinsburg, and miles west Of
Shepherastown 10 BERKELEY coanty on SeaRtsslR
t6e IA Of harct, 1885. AL my Stock and farming
implements consisting in part as follows:
head Of good iooTE Horses, one good
riding horse,
ii head Of Cattle. among lohicd are some
good mich ColrS.
% head Of good Sheep,
80 head of Hogs,
t,oo A,rse Carriage. nearly new, made
By Hgfman & Gria.
l Yheat Fan, nearly nele, -Banyan's
make,
Cord Shelter,
2 fotr horse Wagons
pair Hagen Gears,
\ J Cart, ] Sleigh. suitable for one or tro
horses.
2 BarSAear PlonehS
2 HaryoaeS, dsiible and single Shovel
Ploughs,
/ GrRdst mr., Shorels, Forks, ard R0bes
A lot Of old Corn,
I,pG also sell some Household and Kitch-
IN FuraitRre
TERMS "A credit Of nine months will be given
on all sums over s., tic purchaser giving bond
aud approved security under thai sum the cash
will be required No property 20 be removed
until the terms are epmplied with
Feb z. ls5j--pd. X WILLIAMS. &
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1855-02-28
CLOTHING EMPORIUM.
MATRIZ II. slime q CO..

=
nNE ticoF south of Rawiin's EcteS. hea
~ leave most respectfully TO inform ,Asir
irieaas Of the town and county, lis well ss tie
rest 81 Mankind. thai ihev hate within The
present week. added largely 10 t4elr present
stock Of GOODS. TIE new stock consists ii
An endlsss variety 81 every shade and aualifs
of Genllemen's TvcF, Dress, and Freck tsca;s.
Panialoons. Vests. Pocket Handkerchief.
Stocks and Coilafs silk Hats. a Superior ar
iicle. Hosiery. Npti Shirts and Drawers. Cum
and OIL Goats aud Osssa!is Also q very
large assortment Of Boys Clothinr, as well
as large and extensive assortment III
Kaafs, Gaps. Boots aad shoes.
suitable for the present seasoDs--alI Of which
they assure them. they can and viii sell al
verg reduced prices. without exargefation OF
humhag-ali they ask Is a call and exaiuina
ton Of their stock satisfied lha, an persons IL
want Of thesr stock Goods will rot be disap-
pointed. Also,
TRUSKs AND CARPET BAss.
TaaBkfu ior past favors they would invite
all persons il search Of good and cheap
clothing, 10 call and examine their supp,y !,
where bargains can he had and will be given
ey-Shouid Gentlemen desire any partirular
kind or cut Of Giolhing not found 10 our sioek
by leaving their measure. can BE- aceonmo-
dated aiihe very shortesl notice and al The re-
duced prices. Ner s, "a.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1855-02-28
NEW CONCERN.
HsaaaEeR ID. snyder.

EAT GUILD respectfully inform the citizens
w OF Martinsburg and vicinity, that he Is
prepared 20 manufacture TO order. At his resi-
dence, two doors south Of NJ. isocke's store.
all kinds Of Ladies' and ChIldrens' Boots and
Shoes, al the shortest notice and upon moder-
ate terms. Tor cash. or shon credit 10 puuctBal
customers, and will keep On Eand for sale q
small assortment OF weli selected city made
work for ladies and children
Also, Leather, Trimmings and Findings Of
every description used ia The manu- faciure Of
Boots and Shoes, consisting in part as follows:
SPANISH AND SLAUGHTER SOLE.
French Calf Skins, kips. Patent Leather. Mo
rocco of all kinds. Bindings. Lining skins,
Pegs, Thread, Sparabies, Wax, SC. An in
waat Of the above named articles will find il 10
their interest 10 give him acai.
Nov 20, fS54.--ly
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1855-02-28


DY virtue Of Deed OF Trust from Henry 81
Id George Tacker, decd, and bis wife. 70 ne
OF record in Berkeley and Jefersoa Counties
and rtfh fhs consent " ne irs 81 said d3ceasbt-
viii offer Tor sale that
LARGE TRACT OF-LAND.
containing marty $50 ACR1sS. lying partly Ia
the Counties Of Berkeley and jefferson, in two
farms the enc known as
STONE HOUSE FARM
AND TIE oTHER AZ
The Creek. or Esosey EarR.x.
Dry n .Sais--M 0ADAY, March 18th. 1855
County Court day. Piece III Sale--AfartiGs burg
before the Court House door.
Tie Stoae Houss FAR. contains, as ty recent
surrey, 1872 Acres /. Rocds and 30 Poles. Il con
sisis OF s1cei{ea Limestone Luad chieHy--is spef1
through H. II is admirably adapted TO raising
Wheat Ithas good improvements upoz IL
The Creek Farm
contains, as BY recent survey. 5io15 AeREg. Ii
has q large quantity Of timber land lis princ-
patty q, cd Slate land, with considerable amount
Of valuable low ground lying upon the 0peqnon.
which is the Western boundary OF the farm IL
has a fac, bold stream running through it andi
emrtying into the Opequcn.
These tracts Of land lie convenient to several
Touring mills. three or four miles from Martins
and Ohio Rail Road land six or seven miles FROM
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, i've miles Of
which is upon good Turnpike Read
The tRtc to the sfhoie iaad Is psrferftg sco1 rs
all disposed 10 purchase can readily be satisfied
about; by reference TO the gentlemen mentioned
below
The undivide half Of each tract is conveyed
to me, and will only sell NO much
Terms Of Sate.--0ne fonrth upon the lst Of
April 1855, the balance in three equal annual
payments, with interest from that day-the IN
terest payable when the bonds are payable.
Conveyance on the st OF April ls5s--the pur-
chaser executing bonds and deed Of trust to secure
deferred payments
Refer to d. H. CoxnAp. Esq, Martinsburg, Va,
or j r. Tucker, Esq, Winchester, Va
ss@~Possession given April LIST, 1865, with
leave TO tenants to cut aud secure the growing
crop Of small grain.
II. II. MARSHALL, Trustee.
January 3, ls55--ts
EsSs~As the owner OF the other half of the two
racts referred TO above. viii at the same time
and place, and upon the same terms sell my inter-
est in the same and will give deed Of warranty
for the same.
Having been in possession of the land IN ques-
tion for nearly so years. as my own maidea laad
and being unincumbered. there can be no question
about my title. | refer 10 the same gentlemen
above named ANN E. TUCKER
The heirs consent to the above sale
j. r.. TUCKER, for the Heirs,
January 3, 1856
EaS-Spirit Of Jefferson Free Press. Charles
town. Va, and Valley Spirit Chambcrsbug. Pa ,
insert until sale, and send bills to Gazette Office
for payment
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1855-02-28
GRAY RBOguERs,

PATENT DOOR AND GATE SPRING.
HNHE subscriber having secured the agen-
Il ey Tor Berkeley County from the 2a,en-
tees, would respectfully call the attention Of
she public TO this admirable contrvance 70,
shutiiog doors and gates.
This Spring. wherever known, is entirely
used both in the United States and Canada
Tor private dwellings, pubic institutions
churches, hotels and the Atlantic and river
steamers.
From its durability. simplicity. nearness
and facility OF application, and beng totally
free from noise or creaklng uring It's action
II is universally acknowledged to supercede
anything ci tue kind ever offered 10 the pub
lie.
gentleman of this town having tested its
utility, says he would not be witbooii it ioi
$40 Persons wishing TO see the Spring in
operation, can do so by calling at the Office oil
Mormon Miller, Esq or a, the store OF the
subscriber
Feb 81, 1856 WM. EVANS.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1855-02-28
RERRELEY LAND rem SALE.

N HHE undersigned offers for sale his undivided
half the FARM known as the Ioali Farm,
lying in Berkeley County. and situated on the
road leading from the sulphur Spring to Bunker
Hill, containing about
Two Hundred Acres
Of the very best quality OF Slate land, OF which
about SIXTY ACRES in TIM ER. There
is on the Farm frst-rate Orchard Of choice S,,Ss
Nfy=-ss Fruit. The improvements consist --ssAs-
iii OF two comfortable pWELLiNG-HGusE rs
kslil and STALKING ard two u6ver-faiiing
Springs of soft water within few yards OF each
House. The undersigned having no furfher use
for the above laud will sell great bargain.-
Possession viii be given on the list day Of April,
1855. TERMs EASY Address.
J. r. MOORE,
Dufields Depot, jefferson County, Va.
January u 3S55--tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1855-02-28
NOTICE

A Ill personswho know themselves indebted
"a to the estate Of p. Sheetz. deed, are re-
quested to come forward and make immediate
payment to the undersigned No indulgence
can or will be given, Us it IS my propose to put
all claims in the hands Of proper officers for col
lection.
HENRY j. SEIBERT, Admir- de bonsnon
with the will annexed Of p. Sheet, decd.
february Oh lSh5 -3t
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1855-02-28
MONEY K0TlCE.

A Ii persons who made purchases at the sale
"a of tl,a property cf John Barns, dec'd..a'e
hereby noulied thai thcirnoics are now due, and
that payment must be made immcdiately, rs
the condition Of the estate will not admit Of III
diligence hope shall be saved the Disagree
able necessity Of coercing payment
John p. KEARFOTT.
Aun'r Ct John Burns, dsc d.
FehrnarY 81. 1ah5-3t Ron.
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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1855-02-28
BERKELEY PROPERTY FOR SALE.

fIfHE undersigned, wishing to enigrate to the
IL West. will sell at private sale the foIIowing
property situated 2 miles East 81 Martinshnrg
a iot q ground containing 10 araEs--tbe i'm
prossnents are comfortable dwelling ssa5ling
for Or 70 head Of horses chopping Nil, known
as the smoketown Mill and saw mill i young
orchard OF choice frnit, neyer-failiu- sprlng of
limestone water near the dwelling
Also 50 ACRES 81 limestone land. ajoinine tie
aforesaid ten acres the lands OF Asahel vanineire
Jacob Miller, Solomon Bllimysr aud others, AZ
under good fencing and in state Of good calfiys-
ton. we'll adapted 70 the growth Of wheat ard
corn.
The above described property will be sold sep
crate or together TO suit purchasers
Also TRACT OF LAND lying on the vest
side Of the opeqnon creek, "a mile below Chop
per's Saw mill, adjoining the lands ofJaeob Chop
per. John l Rusler. Mallory and others. contain
ing SO ACRES, abont one halt cleared. Of which
there i 80 acres Of good 0pequou bottom 10 acres
Of which is we ! set in grass The timber land
has not been called, and has on it excellent baild-
ing finn her
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1855-02-28
LADIES' lNSTHTU'IE,.
Franklin square. EsnissnsosC. nd
HEADS or FAMILY
Mr.. & MRS. WM AIcCLENAHAN
lxsraUarons


III. b. MCCIENAH An, Principal
Mss, III. M. DONp y. sknslish branches anil
Beies-Lfttres
Mss HARRIET A DoWD, Primary Depart
ment;
Mas. Ii. B. McCI.ENAiTAN, Instruments
Music; s
PRoF. a. J. CIlsAVEi.AND, Vocal Music
ain, EMIL. kEI1, Drawing ana Painting;
Nix. X. J. BOOTH, Teacher Of Languages.
rESHE Fourth Annual Session will commence ca
the first Monday in September. 1894 The
Lonrse Of study Includes all he Branches Taught
in the best Academies for ioans Ladies, being
selected with reference 20 lac pesifien Of Woman
in Society aud her itguenre ~ an ksaucator. A
new School Baildiag jast completed, has been
erected ON the site OF the former ones The 'rima
ry Department will hereafter occupy the first
story; the Academic Department the ssrcna. the
third story contains the Dermigorses far soafdins
Pupils. The Assisants aFeAi xFerencad leaoa-
ers, the Ladies being graduates &c one Of the best
Female Colleges IN Nss FuglanI Parents who
desire Home School for thcir daughters are res
peetfully requested 10 cSainine the claims Of this
one. Circulars with hlll particulars can be Oh
iaiaed of DR.. Rscsrs SusaEas. Martnsbur1 Va,
AND nj this office AUGUST 10 1854
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1855-02-28
Lot of Ground.
TSEFUL B00AS,,,,,'

T0MPLET Family Dyer and Scourer
~ Farmers Barn Book, diseases Of horses, cat-
tie, sheep and swine,
Pocket Farrier and Farmers Receipts
Kuowlsons complete Cow and Cattle Doctor
Horses, their variety and breeding and manage
ment in health and disease;
The Hog, its origin and varieties ana treatment
under disease;
Poultry Breeder
The Hive and Honey Bee;
The pests Of the Farm, with nstructious.for their
determination
Complete Kitchen and Fruit Gardner
Complete Florist Rose Culturist;
Ladies' Guide:in Needle work. ali (which can
bee had at feb 81 1881 FVANS'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1855-02-28
SEIERlFFS SALE.

Y WILL sell at public sale, TO the highest
q bidder. at the residence of Charles Ridenhour,
near Martinsburg, on SATURDAY March Sd,
lS55, the following
Fersonas qr0pcYty-~io wit:
head Of Cattle Horses Colt.
10 head Of Hogs: Wagons and Wagon beds;
Bershear ploughs ! Harrow:
3 Double and Single Shovel Ploughs
sets Of Clears; Wheat Fan;
/ Cutting Box; Wheel Barrow;
Grintstone; ] Digging IRON:
Mattocks; , Grain Cradles;
Rakes Forks. Shoves, Hoes, &c,
2 Moving Scythcs aud Snathes, Axes
Cooking Stove and APPARATUS complete
template Stove and Pipe: Cupboards;
Bureaus; ! dozen Chairs Clock;
Beds, Beds Bedsteads and Bedding:
lot Tubs, Buckets Barrels, Hogsheads. &C.;
l lot Quceas, Glass, China and Crockery
Ware lot Of Carpet, &c,
levied upon to satisfy sundry executions in my
hands against him.
TERNs-A credit Of six month win be allowed
purchasers, with note and approved security
bearing interest from day Of sale. No property
to be removed until the terms are strictly com
piled with. "a NJ. YANARSDALE,
Deputy for J. VAN DoREN, jr., late Sheriff
of Berkeley County
February IA, lS55-ts
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1855-02-28
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

MY virtue of decree of the County Court Of
Berkeley County, on the 18th day of Feb
ruary, 1855 in the case Of John Ranisburg
against Elizabeth Ramsburg and Others the I'M
dersigneG, rs Special Commissioner, viii sell at
public auction, to the highest bidder, at the late
residence of George Ramsburg. decd, in Berke-
ley County, on Saturday The 81 Of Mareh, 1855,
IFEw q lNJl8 tslaD s3lhAW5Ss9
one Woman, aged 2S Years with a child, aged
years-they win not be separated one Boy
aged l6 years; one Girl aged II years enc Girl
aged years. Also a TRACTOR LIND adj
joining James i. Campbell and Thomas Miler's
heirs, containing about
60 ACRES,
being an undivided part of tract of 80 Acres.
TERMs-The Slaves win be sold for cash.
For the Land, one half Of the purchase money
will be required in hand and the balance in two
equal payments Of six and twelve months, with
interest from the day Of sale-the deferred pay
ments to be secured 10y deed of trust on the
premises.
05-Sale TO commence at 10 o'clock.
JOHN RASISBURG,
Feb, a. lS55-ReD. Suec Com r.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1855-02-28
36a ACRES

ty seat containing
362 ACRES
of productive land--part limestone and part
of valuable TIMER the balance in a sTs
good state Of cultivation, and well adap- ~-a--
ted to the production Of the various grains and
grasses grown in this section Of the country.
The Improvements consist of a large two
story DWELLING u0USEanti KITCH- &c.
En-, a large and convenient BARN, ex- XIII
tensive Stabling Dairy, Granary. Corn Ss4tI
House. Smoke House Blacksmith Shop. &C., &c.
There is on the premises good APPLE Or
CHARD, with variety Of Pear, Peach and
other Fruit Trees. The water-which is fur
nished by several Springs-is pure, abundant
and has never been known to fail and is so sit
uatcd that Stock can have free access to it from
nearly every field at all seasons
The Farm contains large proportion Of good
Meadow land. is convenient to large wood
range and is in every respect highly desirable
as stock Farm.
The situation is healthy and pleasant, conve-
nient 10 several Churches, Schools, Post Office,
Mills, Stores, &c. &c.
As purchasers wishing to purchase will, OF
course. first view the property, it is deemed UNI
necessary to give a further description.
GF3he TERMS which will be accommoda-
ting-will be made known on the day OF sale,
or previously, on application to the subscriber
living on the land JAMES PARK,
Jan. "a, '55-ts For self and other heirs,
W Adams Sentinel, Getty sburg, Pa, copy
and send bill TO this office.