The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1867-01-03
MARIlNSBUR G, WEST VIRGINIA. THURSDAY JANUARY 8 1861

ture requires the kindly offices of Others
In this world of mutual dependence and
mutability friendly neighbours like tho
good Samaritan" proved unto him thai
fell among the thieves are invaluable
when health and prosperity abound they
are surely desirable, but when sickness
and misfortune come, they are indis
pensable. Wealth and position cannot
purchase exemption from 'stht ills that
flesh is heir to- or render their posses.
sor entirely independent of those about
him.
"A PEBBLE in the streamiet scant
Has changed the course of many river
A dewdrop on the tiny plant
Has warped the giant oak forever
In like manner trivial incidents may
have a controlling influence over our
future destinies forever. A simple
word, random thought, the song of a
bird or a breath ola flower may carry
us back over long vanished years,
awakening golden memories or opening
the fount OF bitter tears; or reaching for
ward into the ever-veiled future NAV
givesa coloring to all ourafter lives. We
are all ever eXerting our influence over
those about us. No man liveth to or
within himself. How careful then
should we be that the influence, be it
much or little, of all we say or do may
be thrown upon the right side.
Have you seen the fine Parody on
Poe's wild wierd poem ofssThe Raven. :"
1t is entitled "Watching for the meteor
ic shower" and is well written. BY
the way the predicted dance of the ce-
lesti;,l consultations did not take place
as expected. At least suppose not for
of course no one in this community lost
a wink Of sleep watching for it. This
subject reminds that if we did not see
any shooting stars" a gentleman in
this vicinity recenely saw stars in con-
sequence OF shooting. In company with
his son and brother-in-law he had gone
out to shoot mark. The target was
and he took his position to fire. A mo-
ments pause and then followed a louder
report and larger smoke than ever sue
ceeded the firing of Il revolver before.
All were startled. Upon examination
it was ascertained that instead of being
satisfied with firing one barrel he had
discharged five out of the six, at one and
the same time. 1t was decidedly the
tallest specimen of target shooting re-
Gently witnessed and abruptly termina-
ted the fun for that time, no serious eff
fects resulted.
Our quiet hill-encircled village is not
of huge proportions, but huge people,
huge events and productions are some
times found in it. Among the latest of
the latter meriting mention is a hen-egg
of huge dimentions which was recent
ly shown me. Its actual measurement
eight inches in circumference. Where
is the "Bremand' cor Jersey Blue' that
can beat it: Its layer has set worthy
eggsample for other feathered queens of
the hen-house. 1t would make the best
Of "nest eggs" if others would initiate it
in size. In view Of the approaching fes-
tive season when the consumption of
eggs in the preparation of both catables
and drinkables is so greatly increased
its arrival seems opportune indeed.
This week was ushered in with the
first snow Of the season. The sacred
SABBATH morning bcheld cold mother
Earth" receiving the white baptism of
Heaven; noiselessly the feathered flakes
their earthward light, weaving gar
and cresting the housetops, fences, and
trees with crowns of spotless purity.
Welcome We dancing flakes, bright
promises of good things to come. ain
your clustered crystals descend unseen
the tender green of the May Meadows
and the blush of the early roses" Be-
meath your sheltering warmth lie hid
the golden grain of summer harvests
and the purple fruits of the vintage.
What a beautiful sight a snow-storm is;
how full of pleasing CONCENTRATIONS!
A session of our j, p. Court was held
n day or two since. The ease was one
involving the right to some cattle and
the facts briefly these. Some years ago
DR.. +. Coe, of this place placed num-
Der of cattle in the care of Mr..
Franks, for which he was to give
certain proportion of their in
crease. Recently the township consta
BILE, under an impression that the cat
tie we're the property Of said Frank lev
led upon and took possession Of them to
satisfy Judgement in favor of Levi
Henslaw Esq suit was then brought
ny DR.. Coe to regain possession Of die
cattle. After hearing OF the ease he
fore squire Bowers in the course OF which !
it was shown that the constable Was de-
ceived in regard TO the ownership of the /
cattle "A decision Ms fiypn in favor. of ,