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The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-02-22
What our Wealthy Men do not do.

That oar Ue0fthy Men do not do.
"They do not aid the cause of litera-
ture. They send horses to compete at
the Derby; they build yachts to chal-
lenge the world; they erect mansions
of regal elegance; they injure art by
bestowing all their favor upon one great
picture, that the fame of their purchase
may be trumpeted over the land and
they sometimes fill their shelves with
wooden books, or perchance import
few tons of folliferous foreign works,
their acquaintance with which extends
to knowledge of the amount paid
therefor. Now and then a college is
founded by a Williston, a Cornell, or a
Vassar. Perchance library is estab-
lished by an Aston, or a Cooper ereets a
home for school of art. These are ex
ceptlons, and very good in their way.
But they are pretty well inlaid gene
rally with the names of their donors,
and are quite too public and pretentious
to serve any great aid to unobtrusive
letters. The simple fact is, that our
wealthy men almost utterly ignore that
personal patronage which it is in their
power to extend to men of talent and
genius. In this they deny themselves
one of the richest Injuries which wealth
can bcstow-the pleasure and honor of
encouraging authors.
History holds no names in more
grateful remembrance than of those who
have been the special patrons Of liter
allure and art. Perices among the
Greeks; the Medici in Italy; Augustus
among the Roans, and Roscoe in Eng
land were guardian angels over the
writer's of their times. Their memory
will long be cherished. Would that we
might add name or two from this S de
the water! Alas! for our pride of dress
and our love of pleasure; but opulence
is bestowed only where it will make the
greatest display Our millionaires spend
their treasures as though there were
nothing more ennobling or refining than
their selfish excuses. Who does not see
it at every turn? Is there a monster
local enterprise: Chow promptly the
merchant princes make known their
liberality But the poet who can thrill
million hearts with the chorus he may,
write, or the sketch-writer who shall
wear away for the INDECENT and wealthy
many a leisure hour in pleasurable ro-
maneng, or the philosopher whose pen
may unravel the common sense of multi
tndes he whose. though, ran educate
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4 GREAT DISCOVERY MADE
AND A GREAT REMEDY FoUNDIN
s y DYSPEPSIA BITTEPq
Liver INYIGORATO

III In lIOhA lOh.
BY the use of from one to three bottles thu
most obstinate eases of Dyspepsia, Liver Com
plant, Bilious attacks, Sick Headache, Sour
Stomach, Flatulency, Loss of Appetite Cos
tiyeness, Jaundice, Cholera Morbus, Female
Weakness and Irregularities, Nervous affec.
ton, all Nenereal Diseases, and General De-
bility, caused by Exposure, Imprudence or
otherwise; Diseases Of the Skin, such A.
Scrofula, Ulcers, &c.
This beingan entirely Vegetable Compound,
is warranted II safe and effcctua remedy, moi
only for Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint, bu.
for all other diseases arising from disorganized
or diseased Stomach, or impurity of blood a,
blood purifier and tonic, or general appe.
tzer, these Bitters have no equal, and should
be used in every family, rs disease canno.
exist where they are used. They are also
warranted a perfect safeguard against Fever
and Ague Ladies desiring clear complexion
and good health should not fail to use them
hey are particularly recommended to those
who are suffering under debility and depres-
sion of spirits, their soothing and renovating
powers being particularly adapted to all such
cases. To be had Of
J. L. w. BAKER,
General .Agent.
Martinsburg West Va
And country dealers generally.
&a-PRICE 81 90 PER BOTTLE.
January %, 1S66-6ms
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POPULATION OF NEGRO
SUFFRAGE.-According to the census of
1860 the population of the whole State
of Virginia, at that date, was: white,
1,047,4l1; negro, 54s,907; total, 1885,
3lS. The number of white males over
twenty-one years ofage Tor of the voting
age was 1925; the number of male
negroes over twenty-one years of age
Tor who would be affected by law
granting SUFFRAGE was 1858. BY the
secession of West Virginia the proper
ton Of negroes to whites in the State is
greatly increased, and we think it like
ly, considering the number of white
men destroyed by the war, and there
are more negroes than whites of the
voting age now in the State. The num-
Der of negroes who ran Off during the
war, and still remain beyond the Com
monwealth, will scarcely exceed half
the number of white men killed in bat
tie or who died Of causes incident to war
fare Despatch.
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TIE GREEl.l PRIZE FRUITS. The
Committee appointed to award the
prizes on fiuit offered by Mr.. Horace
Greedy, have decided the Baldwin APP
pie, and the Bartlett Pear,as best adapt
cd for general cultiva'tion. The vote
stood four for Baldwin, and three for
Rhode Island greening. One candidate,
the Iubbardston Nons,ch was ruled
out, because the fruit will not keep in
good condition till the first of February.
The vote on pears was four for Bartlett,
and three for Sheldon.
The Committee recommended six va
rieties Of apples, two summer, two fall
and two winter, for general cultivation !:
Summer, Primate and Red Astrachan !;
fall, Porter and Gravenstein winter,
Huhbardston and Northern Spy. The
same number Of varieties of the pear
were also recommended, viz: Summer,
Manning's Elizabeth, Rostiezer; fall,
Sheldon. Sickle; winter, Lawrence,
Dana's, Hovey.
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4 SAFE, SURE, AND SPERM,

4 SAFE, SURE, AND Sprrn,,
~ cure for Coughs, Colds. Distemnonr G ~
bound, Heaves, Worms, &c. in Horrsa, Hide.
of Cud. Black Tongue &c. in Cattle '-oss
VI, Be sure to ask for SYONEBP
HORSE IND CATTLE 20 VDEPS ~ t IN .
are superior to all others now used. Tbnn.hsy
becoming the most popular powclernow are
the public, because they are prepared of fs s.e
articles as are suited to the animal for n' 1hueh
they are used. Nopowders evcrsold have ";,ich
such universal satisfaction, and acouirssd yen
great celebrity at the same time A. nn a,s 10
dence of the superiority over all Others , ~
proprietor warrants them rs such. or the nn .ia
refunded. Only buy them and be convincoadt5y =,
PACKAGE, or five papers for Sl.oo, Fh
sale by j. l.. w. BAKER hof
General Aqent
Martinsburg, West Y,
And country dealers generally.
r ATS COME OUToF HOI .rs
~ TO DIE.
GREAT DESTRUCTION OF RATS,
1t is paste used on bread.
Every box warranted a dead shot.
NJ one can risk anything in trying it.
As it will destroy all Your
RATS, NICE, REACHES, AND ANTS
Or you can have your money refunded.
BED BUG ENTERMIN ATOR.
It is a liquid, and used with brush.
Every bottle warranted dead shot.
Try them, and rid yourselves of these
Noxious Vermin To be had of
j. l.. w. BAKER.
General agent
Martinsburg, West Va
And Country Dealers generally.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-02-22

Wny is married man like candle?
Because he goes out ut night when he
ought not to.
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~ RU STEE'S S A LIE.

By virtue Of Decd of Trust, executed to
the undersigned by Anderson Henshaw and
wife, and James W. McWhorter and wife da-
tod on the lst day Of April, 1852 and of record
in the County Court of Berkeley County, Twill
expose to sale
AT PU BLIC AUCTION,
Martinsbnrg, on
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24th, 1866,
the following Real Estate, lying upon Min
Creek, in the County of Berkeley, to-wit:
Is ACRES, ROODS,
ANDs SQUARE POLES OF LAND,
being the same formerly belonging to Elisha
Boyd, decd. The valuable Mill upon the
property was burned down a few years ago.
The walls are however, in good condition,
and with the
EXCELLENT SITE Il WATER POWER
an opportunity is offered for profitable invest
mcnt by the establishment of
"a Glory
at this point. There are two comfortable
DWELLING HOUSES
upon the land.
TERMS :-Onc-thir in hand, and the balance
in one and two years, with intcrest-and
trust deed upon the property to secure the de-
ferred payments.
JNO. BLAIR HOGE, Trustee
Jan. 18, lS65-ts
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And country dealers generally.
&a-PRICE S1.OO PER BOTTLE.
January %. lS66-6ms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-01-01
Death of Henry Winter Davis.

We announce with sincere regret the death
OF hon. Henry Winter Davis, which occurred
IN this city on Saturday afternoon. His death
was unexpected, and in its suddenness will
increase the regret that will be felt by a wide
circle OF personal friends, and by the Nation at
large, 10 whom Mr.. Davis was known as one
OF our most earnest thinkers and eloquent ora
tors. But a few days since he was on our
streets IN his usual excellent health. A cold
which he rapidly sank.
Mr.. Davis was still young, he having been
born at Annapolis in 1917. He graduated at
Hampden Sidney College, adopted the profess
sion OF the law, and at an early age he became
prominent in political life. so long as the old
Whig party existed he was an ardent and de-
cided adherent TO the principles andtraditions
OF that political organization. Subsequently he
acted for time with the American party, but
on the rise of the Republican party was among
The hrst OF the prominent men of Maryland who
sided with the cause Of freedom and progress
Bold, progressive and unwavering in the as
sertion of bis convictions, he did much toward
the creation of that public sentiment which en-
abled Maryland TO maintain her loyalty in the
midst OF the disaffection of the Border States,
and through which she was finally cleansed
by her own act, OF the pollution of Slavery.
Mr. Davis served eight years in Congress,
having been elected TO the House of Represen-
tatIyes for three successive terms from the 4th
(now the 3d) Congressional district Of this
State, and again representing the district in the
Ihlrty -elghth Congress. He early made his
mark in Congress. obtaining a distinction and
influence that has been accorded TO but few
young members In the Thirty fourth aud
Ihlrty-h -hfth and Thirty sixth Congress he was
a amember of the Committee of Ways and Means
and in the Thirty eighth Congress he served as
chairman OF the Committee on Foreign Affairs
Mr.. Davis was in all things a decided man
HIS advanced views frequently divided him
from the bulk OF his party, and he had that
want or practicabillty which sometimes made
hlm dangerous to the cause he yespoused. but
those who differed from him never doubted his
hdellty to principle. In private life he was a
hlgh-toneo, irreproachable gentleman, attach
ing to him strongly those who came within the
circle Of his influence. Like most men who
have bitter enemies, Mr. Davis also had warm
friends. As public speaker he had but few
superiors in this country His style was pecu
larly his own; always original, forcible and
eloquent. AS an author he published book
entitled ''The War OF Ormuzd and Ahrinam in
tne nineteenth Century" His funeral will
take place at one O'Clock Tomorrow. from his
late residence, ST. Paul street -Bdstinaore Amer
icdp, 1St
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WRsTPpN VI

WESTERN VIEWS OF TARIFF.-On the
subject of protection for home manufacturers,
the Chicago Republican says:
''1t is vaguely reported that certain Republi-
can members Of Congress from the West have
resolved to oppose any alterations in the tariff
calculated TO secure domestic manufacturers
against the effects of foreign competition. Their
idea is said to be that any alterations of this
sort, while they might be beneficial 10 Eastern
capitalists. would be injurious to Western
farmers. This is an old notion, indeed, we
may say it is absolete. But, here in
the West, manufacturers are rapidly springing
up, and the farmers are interested in their
pro- perity and development almost as much as
those who are directly concerned in them We
apprehend, accordingly, that any Western
Representative who votes against such dutles
upon foreign wares as will save from destrur-
ton our own infant iron mills, ana woolen
mills, max mills, cotton mills, and the like,
will find himself condemned by his constitu.
entsn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-01-01

CLOSING UP.-During the progress of the war
the q Quartermaster's department ofthis eity was
the most extensive department Of the kind in
the government Since the surrender Of Lees
army Col. Lee has been gradually reducing its
proportions, until to-day its employees do not
number over six hundred a general breaking
mp of the establishments viii take place to-night
by the discharge of all the mechanics and Ia
bOrers Of the department. with the exception of
about one hundred and twenty-five clerks.
messengers and watchmen, who will be re.
Iained until the entire business Is closed up
Everything belonging TO the department OF =
transportable character has already been trans
ferred 70 headquarters at Washlngton.--Aler
dHdrid Journal, sob
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-01-01
A SUPERIOR REMEDY.

We can conscientiously recommend to those suf
fering from distressing cough. DR. STRICK-
LANDS MELLIFLU0US COUGH BALSAM.
1t gives relief almost instantaneous and is with al
not otdisagreeable to the taste. There is no doubt
but the Mellifuous Cough Balsam is one of the
best preparations in nse, and is all that it's propri
etor claims for 1t. We have tried it during the
past week, and found relief from most distressing
eoush. lis prepared by Pr. Strickland, No. 1 SO
Druggists. Sold by j. w. NAiRN 4 co, also at
YATES Drug Store, and CHAS. CHRISTI
ANTS, 81 Pa. avenue and 502 Ninth street.
&C Ally
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TO DYE EASY

is very desirable. MATTHEW'S VENETIAN
HAIR DYE is the best in the world. Complete in
one bottle. No wash, stain. no trouble. A child
can apply 1t. Persons wishing to avoid the publici-
ty of having their Hair dyed in public can
DYE AT HOME
better than any barber can do 1t, by using THE
VENETIAN DYE. 1t does not rub off or make the
Hair appear dusty or dead, bat i'm parts life and
lustre. Gives beautiful black or brown, as pre-
ferred. Price rs cents.
Prepared by A. l. MATHEWS, NY
DEMAS BARNES d CO., New York Wholesale
Agents. my I6 eoly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-01-01
TWO BAD GASES OF PILES CURED BY DR
STRICKLAND'S PILE REMEDY.

Mr.. Glass. of Janesville, Wisconsin, writes fer
the benefit of all who suffer with the Piles that he
has been troubled for eight years with aggra-
waited of Piles, and his brother discharged
from the army as incurable, he being quite para
lyzed with the Piles) Both these distressing cases
were cured with one bottle Of DR.. STRIOKLANDS
PILE REMEDY. The recommendation of these
gentlemen, beside the daily testimonials received
by Dr.. Strickland, ought to convince those suffer
ing that the most aggravated chronic of Piles
are cured by DR.. Strickland's Pile Remedy. 1t is
sold by Druggists everywhere. Sold by j. w.
NAlRN & CO.; GHAS. CHRISTIANI, 371 Pa.
avenue and SO1 Ninth street oc 16-ly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-01-01

~On Christmas day the Rev. Theodore L.
Cuyler, of New York, married a couple,
the bridegroom being returned volunteer SOL
dier, who had lain five hours in coffin IN
deadhouse attached to one of our military hos
pltals, where he had been placed by order OF
the surgeon, he supposing him dead. Signs OF
animation were discovered before IL was too
late, and the soldier was restored to health and
has taken wife to make happy his future
days .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-01-01
SPECIAL NOTICES.

@Epitapbs are net always veracious, but they
are more truthful than the labels Of the so called
foreign perfumes Eow sold in this market. Don 4
be duped by these printed fables. They are conn
terfeit presentments covering counterfeit articles
: 'PHAL0N'S NIGHT-BLOOMING CEREUS'i
is on the other hand precisely what IL purports te
be; pure, unimpeachable staple Of the toilet
Sold every where. de TIT
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PHILADELPHIA AND BALTIMORE CENTRAL
RAILRoAD.-This railroad has at length been
been extended to the Rising Sun in Cecil coun-
ty. An excursion train was run from the Sun
to Oxford on Christmas Day, for the benefit or
the Presbyterian Church. The cars have not vet
commenced TO run regularly as far as the Rising
Sun, no turn-table, depot or water station
these indispensable appendages TO a railroad
being yet erected at the present terminus of the
road.=Cecil Hhin
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-01-01

RI ~ Miss Smith, OF Claramont, belonging 10
the establishment of Robertson & Parker, was
Standing at the door Of Robertson's Hotel, when
something startled her, and running down 10
the river, she plunged in and was drowned.
Mss Smith was a bay mare, and at the time of
her death was very much attached 10 buggy
unrequited affection is supposed TO have been
the cause 80. -rsH 1F
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-01-01

= CONTESTED ELEcT1oN.-Weare informed that
Mr.. Gambrill, the opponent of Colonel Sprigg
Harwood in the late election, has sent the legal
notice that he Will contest the election of Mr.
H. as Clerk Of the Circuit Court The House of
Delegates decides contested elecrions.-Aa-
aapelis Rep.
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ODD FELLOWS, HALL.

POSITIVELY FOR FIVE NIGHTS ONLY,
Commencing on TUESDAY, Jan. I'd, and continue
every evening through the week.
GRAND MATINEE SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
The world celebrated
PEAkE FAMILY,
SWISS BELL RINGERS,
V0CALISTS, HARPISTS,
VI0LINISTS. AND PIANISTS.
240 SILVER BELLS,
A beautiful chime of
SILVER STAFF BELLS,
the only one Of the kind in the world.
The Peske Family will be assisted by
Mr.. J. II. SPALDING, Solo Violinist,
Mr.. A. ]. WHITC0MB, Solo Harpist,
Miss MINNIE CHASE, Pianist.
For further particulars, see programme.
Cards of admission, IS cents; reserved seats 30
cents; children, 25 cents.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON, A GRAND Natl
NEE will be given for the accommodation of fami.
lies and children. Children admitted 10 the Matt
nee for Is cents.
Tickets for sale at Ellis Music Store. where a
diagram "f the Hall be seen, and seats secured
without extra charge
The Piano used is from the mandatory Of Chick
ering Sens, and furnished by j: h. Ellis, Penna
avenue. O. @. CHASE,
de f9-ot Business Manager.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-01-01
CANTERBURY.
Corner Pennsylvania avenue and Ninth street.
GEORGE EA Sole Proprietor

NEW YEARS WEEK
A HAPPY NEW YEAR.
A HUGE PILL OF ATTRACTION.
COMICAL SERIES OF COMICALITIES.
NEW BUDGET OF MICRO ACTS
NEW MELANGE OF SONGS.
NEW AND BEAUTIFUL BALLET.
New Year, New Bill, New Faces. New
NIGHT OF FUN, FRfbKY, JANUARY 5.
Z ID BEAUTIFUL PRIZES GIVEN AWAY.
READ TIE CONDITIONS A splendid Silver
Pitcher to the Hotel, Restaurant, or Person who
sells the most Tickets. Silver Cup to the Uglest
Man present. Tin Cup to the Best Looking
Man present. Gold Watch Chain to the Man
with the Largest Foot present. A Gold Ring to the
Man with the Longest Nose present. Gold Breast
pin to the Man with the Largest Moustache present
A splendid Pen knife to the Man with the Largest
Hand pre- ent. fine Tobacco Box to the Man
with the Largest Mouth present. A Gold Pen and
Pencil to the Cleanest Boy present. Magnificent
Set of Jewelry to the handsomest Colored Lady
present A Beautiful Album to the Tallest Man
present Set of Sleeve Buttons to the Shortest Man
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MONITOR FOR ANNAPoIIs.--The Tonawap-
da, double e-turreted Monitor, Commander w.
and is 10 be laid mp az Washington. This ves-
sci is 10 be attached 10 the Naval Academy
next spring. go that the midshipmen may be
familiarzed in the construction and manage
ment of that class Of vessels. 3. - = 2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-01-01

NEW YEARS DAY
TWO GRAND PERFORMANCES
By the Celebrated Incom parable
NEWCOMB l. ARLINGTONS MINSTRELS
AND BRASS BAND.
Engaged at this Theater for six nj ghts only.
The entire being under the direction and imme-
diate supervision OF the Great Ethiopian Come
dians, W. w Newcomb and VIM. Arlington.
- MONDAY, JANUARY 1,
GRAND FAMILY MATINEE, at 2 o'clock,
At so Cents admission to any part OF the House,
except Private Boxes, on this occasion, S5.
Night performances at the usual prices.
TUESDAY.
ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-01-01

> 1The Alexandria Gazette says that owing
10 the numerous horse thefts lately committed
in the country Immediately surrounding that
city, the owners Of stock in that section. now
gen orally sleep in the stables, and lie within
convenient reach Of nIe-arms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-01-01
SECRET DISEASES

sAnAHIiANis GIFT is the most certain, safe and
ever discovered Cures in two to four days and re-
cent eases in twenty -four hours. Nc mineral, no
baisam no mercury. Only ten pills to be taken. II
male, IS.
sAMARITANs Roor AND HERE JuIcRs-A positive
and permanent cure for Syphilis Screfula, Ulcers,
Ter o.. Bold by 8. O. Ford. See Advertisement. ms
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-01-01
DB0FS. J. W. a n. p. KREIS' DANCING
ACADEMY,
PARhERS HALL,
Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 7th sta
Opposite Metropolitan Hotel,

Penn5ylyaH1a avenue, between 9th and 7th sts.,
Opposite Metropolitan Hotel,
Those desiring to enter can de so now as we are
continually forming new classes the quarter Sa
commencing with the first Lesson. ALI in 81
formation In regard To terms, &C., can be had ia
by applying as above. go
Days and Hours Of Tyition:
For Ladies', Misses and Masters, Wednesday and
Saturday afternoons, from 3 to 2 o'clock
For Gentlemen, Tuesday and Friday evenings,
~ TO TO-
PIacticing Assemblies every Thursday evening.
Private instruction given to suit convenience Of
those desiring
Circulars can be had at j. r. Ellis; Philip
SolOmOn's and other boek and music stores; also,
by applying at the Academy during the hours Of
from 10 a N. to p m. from to and to 10 d. m
or during the hours Of tuition.
A note addressed to the Academy will meet with
prompt attention. oc4-n
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COLGATE,s HONEY SOAP.

OVLUhIE'b HUNEI bUAP.
This celebrated TOILET SOAP, in such universal
demand, is made from the ehoicsa materials, IL
pttd and solfent in its nature, Jrasranuy scented
and extremely beneficial in its action upon the skin.
For sale by all Druggists and Fancy Goods Dealers
ian aolv