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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-16
THURSDAY, DECEMBER l6. 1915. =

into laws. But demand fer the executive his consi
tuicnal rights insist that Congress ought receive
tue PRESIDENTS recommendations with that consieru
nor which the constitution Intends and which his high
and responsible character usies. The rule be fol-
lowed on such occasions is plain and simple.
he legislative power of government is that which
mas the ability to enact laws Ia the government of the
United States the legislative power vested House
OF Representatives Senate, and President. When
the senate and House of Representatives have passed
OH 1t does not become law till il is presented to the
Presfen If he approves the bill, it becomes Jaw Ii
he does not approve it, the bill does become law
unless should afterwards be considered the House
oepresentatves and in the Senate and passed by the
votes OF tsbo thirds of each house, Now considering the
wegnt which the Presidents Objections bill APP
proved by lm would have with members of Congress-
and considering the general Of parties in that boz
dy, the return of bill without approval by the Presi-
dent woud altogether prevent such bill from becom-
ing law. as 1t would be difficult, it impracticab
at any time procure majority OF fSoo-hiras of each
house under such circumstances SO that effect, the
legislative power of the President. under the seventh
section of the first article of the constitution may be
safely stated equal that of both the house
OF Representatives As their powers ait equal in the
nal passage OF acts the also provides for
an equality in the originating of laws Accordingly by
the pd section OF the second article, the President
empowered to recommend to the consideration oil Con
gresS such asu,es as ne shall judge necessary e
pedient. Thus, Congress submit measures to the
PRESIDENT By o Tor his appreciation the President may
submit measures Congress by recommendation for les
appreciation. re rule Tor not approving, therefore,
ought be similar each side The President never
withhodS his sanction bill unless for IN ghest and
most obvious reasons; and Congress ought ne, er to
withhold ats to his recommendations without oh
Jectons equally STRONG and apparent If measure o.
rlgnates with Congress- then Congress will be respon
sbie to the people fort: Is it originates with the exc
cutye then he will be accountable for it. If this is not
To be the rule OF Conduct elections which pass sen
ence On public officers, lose HAITI their value. Ia rela
ton to executive Recommendations the rsle derives adj
cona strength from the consideration that the Presi"
deHt hardly ever proposes the adoption of measure
that does relate his department Of govern.
nent concerning the affairs of which lie undoubt-
eddy be the best judge.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-12-23

Superfne and Common
Cloths,
Cassimeres, Bedford e.
Princes Cords,
Stockingnetts and Man
chestry,
English and India Nam
lseehs,
Merseilles Cuttings,
White James * Cords,
together with a variety
OF other vestings,
IRISH, German, British,
and American Linens,
Bagg ngs, &c. &c.
AmcrIcanpldids Stripes
Chalnhrays,
Cottnterpanes, Table
Cloths andTowelings,
MusIins aud Spun Cot
tons assorted,
White, Black, Drab,
Yellow, Green, Twill
lea and Figured Cam.
bricks,
Figured, Striped, Seeded,
knotted 4 Leno Mus
Inns,
Linen Cambrick, Long
Lawns,
Linen Cambrick Hand
kerchiefs, and Kent
ing forlIandkerchiefs,
White, Black, Pink,
Green, Orange, and
Lead coloured, with
variety of other fan
.ciIully figured silk for I
dresses and Bonnetts,
Calnbrick and Common
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-12-23
BERKELEY, IS.
November 25.

BERKELEY, IS.
October Court, 1918.
Isaac Butt, Complainant,
against
Sarah Butt, widow and relict of Archibald
Butt, deceased, Sarah Butt and Massey
Butt, infants and children of Richard
Butt, deceased, Isaac Butt, Israel Butt,
Susannah Butt, Ruth Butt, Barak Butt,
and Dinah his wife, Christopher Souther,
and Mary his wife, late Mary Butt, and
Archibald Butt and Drusilla his wife,
late Drusilla Norris, heirs at law of the
said Archibald Butt. defendants,
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendants, Archibald Butt and
Drusilla his wife, not having entered their
appe arance agreeable to an act of Assembly
and the rules of this Court, and it appear
ing to dissatisfaction of the Court that they
are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth
on motion of the complainant, by his coun.
sci, it is ordered that the said defendants,
Archibald Butt and Drusila his wife, do
appear here on the second Monday in Feb
ruary next to answer the bill of the com
painant, and that copy Of this order be
forthwith inserted in the Martinsburgh Ga.
zette for two months successfully, and post
ed at the door of the Court House of said
County.
ACopy-Teste,
DAVID HUNTER, c.B.s.
| November 2s.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-12-23

TIE subscriber wishes to sell the Land,
wherein he now lives, lying near Darkes-
Vile in Berkeley County, on the waters of
Middle Greek, containing 1877 acres, guam,
tity of good Meadow, and some of the fields
in Clover, never failing water near the
house, an. excellent seat for Distillery
with overhead water, two good Apple Or
chards, very convenient Dwelling House,
Kitchen, Smoke House, Barn and Stables
For terms apply to the subscriber living on
the premises.
PETER KREPS.
November4, 1915.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-12-23
Notice..

THE Subscribers will hire to the highest
bidder, at the dwelling house of Henry
Bedinger, on Friday the 3lst instant, the
SLAVES appertaining to the estate of
James STROBE, deceased also, all the
SLAVES devised to the Orphans of said
Strobe, from the first of January next to-
the 10Th day Of May ensuing All persons
who hired any of those, Slaves last year
and all persons who have any of them in
possession, are required to return them on
the said 3lst inst. with their clothing and
amount of hire, agreeablet to contraet--And
on Friday the Goth of May next, at the
same place, will be Sold, to the highest
bidder, all the Slaves belonging to said
estate-And on Saturday following, will
be sold, in like manner, the BRICK,
HOUSE and appurtenances, in Shepherds
Town, now in the tenure Of Mr.. James So
Lane Terms will be made known at the
times and places mentioned, by
HENRY BEDINGER, rs
ABRAHAM SHEPHERDS
December 9, 1878. sN.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-12-23
THE SUBSCRIBER

TAVING lately removed from the
Il i state of Maryland to this place,
solicits the patronage of the owners of
Mills, by employing him in his line of a
Millwright. Being versed in the build
ing of Mills, and the late invented ma.
chinery belonging or sppertaining thereto,
he willengage 20 complete the work good
and bearing inspection. Any person
wishing to employ him, may find him at
his house opposite MIR. Jacob Bishops
smith-shop, in Martinsburgh, or by leav.
ing word with Mr.. John Sho5er.
JOHN MYERS.
April so, 1918. (tD
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-12-23
Education.

THE Trustees of Shepherd's-town A
cademy inform the public, that the win.
ter session has commenced, and that, IN
consequence of late arrangement, an adj
ditional number of students will be receiv-
ed. The pupils are divided into three elias
ses the first, consisting of all those en-
gagged in the study of the Greek and Lat
in languages, Surveying, Euclid's Elements
Rhetoric, Natural and moral Science the
second composed of those studying En-
glish Grammar, Geography, the use of
the Globes, History, Composition and Flo
cution to the third, belong those who are
engaged in the acquisition Of the minor
branches of an English Education.
Price Of Tuition.
ist. Glass, SIS per annum.
2d>ditto, 90
Sd ditto. Is
BY order of the Board.
THOMAS VAN SWEARENGEN, Sec.
n. B Boarding can be had On moderate
terms.
December 2, 1873
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-12-23
Christopher MAlister,
Boot and Shoe Maker,

RESPECTFULLY informs his TRENDS
and the public, that he has Recommended
business at his old stand in the main street,
Martinsburgh, opposite MIR. Nicholas Chop
nert,s and nearly opposite to Major James
Faulkner's Store, where he sohcits conei-
nuance of past favours-He has just receiv-
ed stock of excellent Leather, and mate
rails of superior quality, and has now IN
his employ some of the best workmen IN
this place. which he hatters himself will
enable him to give general satisfaction to
all who may favour him with their custom
Gentlemen's dress Suwarrow, Baekstrap,
Military Boots, Bootees, Shoes and Pumps,
in a styIs of peatness and durability, and
all orders executed with fidelity and dis
patch also. Ladies' Leather Shoes and
pumps. made in the most fashionable style.
Gentlemen and Ladies at distance who
NAV please to favour Christopher NJ lister
with their custom will attend to the subJoin-
ed directions of measuring.
Directions for Boots:
!; The length of the Leg. 2 Round the
Calf of the Leg s. Round the lnstep and
Heel A. Round the Instep. s. Round the
Toes. g. Then take the length OF the loot
from the heel to the great toe. Then set
down on paper the inches and parts OF
inches contained in the six different mes-
sures and they can be fitted as handsomely
as if on the spot. For Shoes, send the
length of the foot and the thickness OF the
instep and toes, and by forwarding their
measures they can be supplied at the short
est notice.
Msrtinsburgh, December 2, 1913.
NJ -. He also intends to keep work rea-
dy made of every description, SO that those
in immediate want can be supplied
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-12-23
BERKELEY, SIS.

BERKELEY, IS.
November Court 1878
James Intrusion and David Randolph,
guardians for the children of Joseph
Thruston, deceased, compliments,
against 4
Robert Billingsby and. William Cunning
ham, defendants,
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant, Robert Billingsby, not
having entered his appearance agreeable to
an act of Assembly and the rules of this
Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction
OF the Court that he is not an inhabitant of
this Commonwealth on motion of the
compliments, by their counsel, it is order
ed, that the said defendant, Robert Bill
lingsby, do appear here on the'second Mon
day in February next, to answer the bill of
the compliments, and that copy of this
order be forthwith inserted in the Martins
burgh Gazette for two months successfully,
and posted at the door of the Court House
of said County.
A Copy-Teste,
DAVID HUNTER, c. &c.
November 25 t.ti>f'
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-12-23
BOOT and SHOE
MANU- FACTORY.

THE subscriber respectfully informs bis
former friends, and the public generally
that, since his return from Norfolk, he has
resumed the above business at his house H.
King street, Martinsburgh, where be villa
be thankful for any commands in his lins
g. He has now in his employ some ex
cellent workmen, and is provided with ..
supply of good Leather, so that he will be
able TO furnish work that will give full salts
faction to all his employers.
He hopes that, his attention to business
and the excellence Of his work, will induce
his old customers to continue to employ
him, and give him some claim to pubie
patronage
JOHN POISAL..
Noyernber4, 1878.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-12-23
Estray Mare.

TAKEN up by the subscriber as an ca.
tray, in the month of November last. a
BAY MARE, about thirteen hands three
inches high, with a Blaze in her forehead,
four or five years old, both hind feet white.
not locked, and appraised to thirty dollars
The owner is desired to prove property,
pay charges, and take her away.
PETER SHaFER.
Berkeley County, Dec. Q, 1873
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-12-23
For Sale,
a Mill, Distillery, and 100

ACRES of LAND, in Berkeley County
Virginia, seven miles from BIartinsburgh.
on the road leading to Winchester, and on
a stream'cslled Middle Creek. The Mill
House is strongly built of stone. with one
waterwheeland two pair of stones, one pair
Burrs and the other Country Stones, Sc
The Still House is also a stone bnildiup
almost new) large enough for three Stills,
with overhead water, and is fixed in the
half patent way, with excellent yards and
stables for Hogs.-The House and Barn are
tolerably good log buildings-The Land is
excellent in quality, all limestone-Sa Said
property is IS miles from Alexandria,
George Town, and Washington City, and
90 miles from Baltimore.
GEORGE KELLER.
November 10 nfl
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-12-23
BERKELEY. SIS.

November Court, 1915.
Jacob Sybert, administrator, and Henry
Line and Mary his wife, late Mary snive-
ly, administrative, Of the estate of John
Snively, decd. Complainants,
against
Matthias Urick, and David Snivcly and
John Snively, children and heirs OF John
Snively, deceased. defendants,
IN CHANCERY.
TIME defendant, Matthias Urick, not
il having entered his appearance a.
greeable to an act of. Assembly and she
rules of this Court, and it appearing to
the satisfaction Of the Court that he is not
an inhabitant of this Commonwealth; on
motion of the complsinants, by their coun'
sci, it is ordered, that the said defen-
dant, Matthias Uriek do appear here on
the second Monday in February next, to
answer the bill of the complainants, and
that a copy of this order be forthwith in.
serted in the Martinsburgh Gazette Tor
two months successfully, and posted at
the door of the Court House OF saia
County.
A Copy, Teste,
DAVID HUNTER, .. BIC.
November IL.
BLANK DEEDS
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-12-23
FlaX-Seed w anted.

TOR good clean Flax Seed, Twill give a
- generous price in CASH, receive it in
payment of DEBTS, or in barter for
GOODS, LEATHER and IRON.
JAMES S. LANE.
Shepherd's-Town, August ID.
7. S. Cash given for all kinds of HIDES
and SKINS. na
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-12-23


n Black and White Para
sonetts and figured
B. Cause,
Elegant silk Buttons &
i : Trimmings,
Silk & Straw Bonnet5,
i Cingbams, Calicoes and
Z Cashmires,
J, s Ladies' Long and Short
!, Kid and SILK Gloves,
Y , Mems Silk and Leather
ditto,
!, { Ladies' Silk and Cotton
, 5 Stockings, Misses do.
y Mems ditto, ditto,
5 Elegant Silk and Cotton
{ Shawls,
E Handkerchiefs fully as
!, sorted,
: A complete assortment
: of Ribbons,
, { Home made and import
ed Threads,
+. 5 Cotton Balls, White and
, Coloured,
!, Sewing Silks & Twists,
: s Ladies' Kid & Morocco
: Shoes, Misses and
!, , Children's ditto,
Z Mems and Boys Coarse
{ and Fine Leather, do.
: Cotton Cards and Spin
i, !, ningCottons,
} Books and Stationary,
| Hard Ware,
{ China, Queens and
S Glass Ware,
: Groceries and Liquors,
) Best large Twist Chew
: ing Tobacco, Com
Z mon ditto,
{ Snuff and Spanish CT
s gers, &c. &c: &c.
but a very
Of their present stock
2 of which has been
greatest care and at
on the best possible
old at reduced prices. |
! BROWN, & Co. |
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-12-23
The Subscriber has for sale,
A good Road WAGON,

several good Wagon HORSES, and Sears
some prime BEEF CATTLE, and abou,
five ton of excellent HAY, all of which
will be sold low for Cash, or on a shols
credit to good men.
ABRAHAM FCLCK.
Near Sybert's Mil.
December 9, 1918.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-12-23

William Figg, and Benjamin Bell and
William Cherry,
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE,
THAT on Saturday the 29th day of ia
nuary, 1874, between the hours of 9 in the
morning and 5 in the evening. at the house
in which Abraham Gorrell now lives and
keeps tavern, in the town of Martinsburgh,
Berkeley County, Virginia, | shall proceed
to take the deposition of William Moor
mick and others which dispositions | in
tend to offer in evidence on the trial of an
in chancery, now depending in
the county court of Berkeley wherin am
complainant, and you are defe ndants
Yours, s ENOS ROSS.
November Is; 1878. ~ e 2m.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-01-16
HYGELi .iC.1DE.HY.

HHHE public are informed that Puf-
suant to an act of the Virginia Lc-
eislature, giving authority to certain
Commissioners, to sell The public buhd-
ings fcrmcrly occupied by the district
Court at Hay Market, in The CosaIty OF
Prince William, Virginia: A purchase
of said buildings has been made by an
association of gentlemen, with view to
convert the N into seminary OF learn
ing; for the government whereof, d
number os the most respectable persons
in the adjoining counties have been re-
gularlv constituted board OF trustees
Having been then duly appointed ana
Instituted, the Trustees have proceeded
TO the alteration and repairs Of the build
ines, which are now i'll readiness fnrthe
accommodation of more than one nun
dred students. They have Engaged a
professor of the dead languages aud
bellies lettres, & one OF TIC mathematics
s. higher branches (Bo,h gentlemen OF
liberal education and experience as
teachers. The course OF education VIII
comprehend al the branches OF iite'a-
ture as pursued in the Eastern Cole
ges; Git being intended 10 apply sPeedi'
" for an actof interpretations, insti1uling
the seminary regular College, with the
power Of conierring degrees. The
Trustees have likewise engaged gen.
teuan of the first responsibility and
moral character to act as Steward aud
take charge otthe boarding department.
On this account they will ever have It
in their power to regulate the price OF
board at the lowest rate; and further,
will be enabled to conhne the students 20
the observance of regular hours, and OF
al tie rules Of the institution. The
school will be opened on the first OF Ja-
nuary ensuing.
Of this situation, it may be confident
ly said, that no place in the union COM
hines a greater variety of important al.
vantages for the above mentioned object.
The responsibility and moral habits OF
the neighborhood, the uncommon health.
fulness of the place Itself, its conpsu'ty
TO rich farms, whose superiority OF the
bes, meats, and all other desirable aTtl-
Giles of living, must reduce the cost
whilst it increaes the comforts Of boa ID;
added to the circumstance OF ITS being
under the fostering Care of we'll fitted
persons Immediately in the neigh5or-
hoad, whose duty and interest must alike
prompt them To a so.ictous attention 10
its welfare, leaves nothing to De desired
by parents, who feel a natural regard tor
the future advancement and prosperity
Of their sons.
BY order of the Board
THOMAS TURNER,
President
EDMOND BROOKS,
Sscrstcry,
Hay-Nlarket, DEC. Sill 6wi
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-01-16
January Z
Received for sale,

Received for sale,
soc Bushels Ground Alum Salt,
5000 do. Coarse do.
1000 pounds Seine Irvine,
] HID. Sail do
IS bolts Russia duck, lst & Cd quail.
10 Do. Ravens do.
$50 E.srels Tar,
200 Do Rozin Pitch & Turpentine,
loeO pounds Brimstone.
20 fSarrefs Beef ard Pork,
8 T;erces and 5 bris Paint OIL.
SSaerm an " bale do.
Winter STAINED do
; GEO. COLEMAN
Camcran St Warf
Dec. ssth. 1912.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-01-16

Lana Tor Salc.
Be virtxe ofa Deed IF Trust from f"sh'
rcd F'ashirgton,j jim. Esq, Of Noun
Zephyr, TO the Subscribers, 7oe shaH
Proceed 10 sell far CAST a! Public tic
ton on the Stk day Of February nert,
on the Premises,
All those Tracts OF Land.
situate in the county OF Westmoreland,
called Laurel Grove I'D MauCye's de-
v.sed TO the said IVashir gton, BY Col.
William Augustine W ,shiEgtan his ia
Their; OF so much thereof IS will satisfy
the debt and interes' therein mentioned
and the costs arising from this sale,
Jesse TimmS,
Carter Mitchell,
Trustees.
January7 IS
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-01-16
MONITORY.

o Thou +! whose svord from sold DARK
ness struck
That STARK, the San, strike su'sdom J1'"'
my soul! ioo"
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-01-16

ness Struck
That STARK, the San, strike svIsdomJ''m
,n,, .ouII YOUNG.
Thoughts upon the subject Of HHnlan
|. Confidence.
Rsfore the invention Of the mariners
|zco,n sass, ap Athenian merchant fitted
out ship for long and hazardous v0y-
zoe. and after the manner ofthose times
pr.cured as navigator, an old, expert
( enced astronomer Having taken their
departure, with gentle brcezcs, under
a serene sky, and Moon light nights,
they coas,ed along the Pe!oponesus-
The astronomer, of course, had no &C.
casion for the exercise OF his art; out
divided his time between his private stu
dies and amusements. The commander,
proud of his authority and seamanshiP,
considered the star-gezer, as he cai'ed
the old navigator in dcrison. as worse
than useless receiving wages and eat
ing provisions for which he rendered no
services. 1t was finally determined that
the astronomer should be dismissed
Soon after they bad cleared the Cape OF
Melia thcr were overiaken 10y violent
storm. The typhon Gas is asual) having
blown from different points, subsidized,
leaving them out of sight of land, des'l-
tute of any one capable of taking &c.
lcstial observation, sc. The foresight
of the merchant-the loss OF the star
gazcr-and their own folly < presump.
zion. was now apparent to all. A story
OF this kind, if remember right, is IN
truduced by Plato into one of his dla-
lorucs. in order to shew the necessity
Of confidence In wise aud good men, Ill
anticipation of crisis in state affairs sc.
independent Of the authority Of Plato,
is if not evident that human abilities and
vir,pes, ar. mot to he created at ths
moment thew become indispensable to
the welfare of d community And is 1t
not equally evident that the Creator and
Governor of the universe never in ended
that any permanent good should ever be
attained and enjoyed lii society, without
a confidence III wise and good rlsn -
Is not such conhdence as necessary
to religion as to any S ate of human SO.
ciety Tie CHr!atinn religion requires
of al! its professors, q confidence IN wise
and goon men--f3r lsi, the Christian
religion is revealed Teii5'ou-2d, a
PuDLic and social reiisi"n~tna Sd 1t is
theoretical as "eti IS PRACTICAL snd
experimental religion Ii every one OF
these points OF view, Christianity re.
cures the confidence 81 lis professors.
IN wise ana gooa men. AL iaith 10 our
BLDG Is shaken' whenever we distfuS'
the ABILITY OF the integrity OIL those ""o
wrote It, Ihe hol'nesS Of those "oo
splke' Is the OBJECT OF oui faith as well
as the holiness OF the spirit VINO moved
them to speak Whcn we say We do
not believe 10 Peter and Paul * James,
and joGn, &c. we mean 20 more than
that, we believe they did not teach III
their own authority; that is, We do be-
heye they were Wise and good men;
VINO who were not deceived themselves
nor deceNefs OF Others " amour con-
hdence IN man, there could be no Blolc,