Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-23
BUNKER HILL LETTER.
Eds. Independent f:

"My War Experiences" are likely to
produce, / have concluded to give
them to the public only on alternate
weeks, thereby affording me an OPP
portunity to let the people know
what is going on in our midst. To
make particular mention of the state
Of the weather and the sea of mud
we float through every day, would
only be occupying time and space
unnecessarily, as it is general be-
sides. Notwithstanding the general
break up of ice and snow, together
with the heavy rains, we have moth
ing serious to complain of in this
part of the moral vineyard. This is
one of the gloomiest days we have
had for long time, from the inces-
SAINT rain that has been falling since
last night Every one seems to be
housed--a stranger passing through
here to-day would be impressed with
the idea that it is deserted town.
AS l peep through a hole in the wall
of the Poor House, the only thing /
see of an animated nature is DIR.
Porte Morrison around with his pill
bags, and big black COW coming up
street together--the COW, don't
suppose is patient, but 1t may be
the messenger who has come after
him. l feel little sorry for you,
Doc, but you know people ignore the
weather and also the comforts of a
doctor when they want to get sick,
besides, you know, when man in
vests $500 or $4,000 in profession,
he has to lay aside all scruples of
conscience in facing storm to get
his money back. There is not much
difference between a government
mule and good physician, for they
must both go, rain or shine.
1t is indeed heartrending to read
the distressing accounts and the de-
struction of both life and property in
the west by the late floods; yet it is
very gratifying to learn of the libe-
ral-handed charity which has been
bestowed by sympathizing institu-
tions, corporations and cities. 1t
verifies the old war saying. "that we
live under the greatest and most no.
BILE government that the world ever
saw" No chieftain ever wore more
worthy laurels, or achieved greater
distinction upon the CORY battle
field than do those who have con-
tributed SO freely, and responded so
readily to the wants of the poor suf-
ferers of the recent floods. 1t is, to
say the least, magnanimous, and
something of which every American
can proudly boast. What makes
my heart beat with more sensitive
gratitude, is to know that old Ber-
kelley stands side by side, with the
wealth Of a nation, and cheerfully
offers her little bounty. 1t is not al
ways the great amount given that
does the most good, but when given
with u spirit OF charity and generOs-
ity, and in timely hour, God
blesses the act and stamps 1t with
sanctitication. do not intend how
ever to Sermonize over an act of vol
untary NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. to other
subjects.
Business led me to your city last
week, where spent q couple Of days
with both pleasure and profit to my
self. Curiosity led me to the NAM
moth distillery OF Hannis 81 Co., my
object being to interview Col. Ma
denb0usch upOn some subjects; but
in his absence was introduced to q
junior member of the firm, Mr.. Her
bert Hannis. He kindly took me
through the huge buildings and ex
hibited some fine specimens Of his
stores. At present the bond house
contains about %. 600 packages, bar
rels and half barrels OF whiskey,
which seems to me would be nearly
enough to last until the next century.
In my round / sauntered into the
INDEPENDENT Office where 1 learned
with deep regret Of the illness of the
editor w. T. Logan, which not only
cast gloom over my own spirits,
but when / told the sad tale at home
every one expressed deep sympathy
and sincere regret. We earnestly
hope that he may be spared to us yet
little while longer. But it is q
matter over which we have no con-
troll, and beyond an expression of our
desires and the application of the
remedies which science has develop
ed, we must meekly bow to the de-
cree of Him who doeth all things
well.
Z We were specially invited to dine
at the well kept house of r.. M. Coop