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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-07-07
A White Negro.
Fifty Dollars Reward.

RAN away or Sunday the 10th instant.
from Barnet Lee, in Berkeley County, and
on the ED instant was purchased by the
subscriber, living at Berkeley Springs,
where the reward will be paid, together
with all reasonable charges, for the deliye.
ry of said boy-called Losson; he adds
Thornton to his name--perhaps he may
cali himself Thornton, Or Losson.-He is az
white as any man on earth, but is a slave
for life his hair is red and turned up be.
fore with a nice curl has blue eyes is a
little cross-eyed, and but for that would be
very likely; is five feet ten inches high, or
thersabouts : is about twenty years OF age
he had on and took with him a light sum
mer coat Of cotton striped blue, a swan
down vest striped black, two cotton ditto.
striped Of some colour not remembered, .
roundabout white chain filled in with black
the same, an old fur hat that lops a little
on the side, but it is more than probable he
may have a new hat by this time he had
on half worn shoes had three shirts, one
linen and two muslin, two of them consi'
derably worn.
Ifthis man Iosson knew | had bought
him, Mr.. Lee tells me, that he would come
home to me, as the white negro expressed
a great desire to be sold to mel never
saw him myself, but the man has seen me
| suppose! would be thankful to those
who may have any knowledge of said fell
low, for the earliest information of my pur.'
chase-and if he comes in himself he shall
have the above reward.
ROBERT BAILEY.
June 23. 1914.
N. B. The subscriber, at Berkeley
Springs, wishes to inform the public, that
he has an elegant Hack he will send on
one on IN hours warning for passengers
to Martinsburgh, Williamsport, Hagers-
town, Winchester, or any where demand
ed, to come on to Bath.
n, B.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-07-07
REMOVAL.

THE subscriber informs his customers y.
the public generally, that he has removed
from his old stand to the house one door
above Mrs. Wiltzhames's tavern, and oppo-
site to Mr.. John Heiser's, where he intends
carryin,on the
Clock and Watch making
b~usiness in all its various branches, and in
tends keeping a constant supply of
Silver & Jewellery Work
on hand. Orders from a distance will be
punctually attended to.
JOHN WOLTZ
Shepherds Town, May 10, 1915. ow.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-07-07
VALUABLE JEFFERSON COUNTY
Lands for Sale.

THE Subscriber is authorised to sell
shat valuable tract of LAND, in Jefferson
County, Virginia, called TRAVELLERS
REST, situate about Z miles from Shep-
herds Town, and the same distance from
Charles-Tow and Martinsburgh, contain
ing 10Y acres, lying in a convenient form
for a division into three tenements. 1t is
supposed hat at least 400 acres of this land
10 in timber, of the finest kind.-The soil
is of the first quality. The Improvements
are a large convenient stone dwelling House,
a large stone Barn, and other convenient
BUILDINGS fine spring rises near the
dwelling house.
A further description of this elegant seat
is supposed to be unnecessary, as a purcha-
ser would of course be disposed to view the
premises before he purchased.
The subscriber is also authorised to sell
q SMALL FARM, tolerably we'll improv-
ed, about one mile from the former, of 27I
acres of Land, of the finest quality; one
half (or nearby of which is clothed with
excellent timber-On this tract there is no
running water, but there is a good well.
Persons wishing to see those lands with a
view of purchasing, will make application
to the subscriber residing in Shepherds
Town.
JOHN BAKER.
February 8, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-07-07
to the Jail of

Berkeley County, as a runaway, on sa-
turday the 4th cay of December last, a Ne
gro man, who calls himself Scipeo Boles,
about five feet one inch high, dark com.
plexion, has a scar over his right eve, and
is about twenty three years of age-he says
he is the property of George Colbert, a half
breed Indiar, of the Chicktsaw nation
The said negro, when committed, had on
the following clothes-a striped cotton coat.
tow linen pantaloons, an old wool hat, and
a coarse tow linen shirt.
~. LOCKE, JaiIor of BERKELEY
County Pjrginia.
June 2, 1914. SIN.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-07-07
Notice.

MANY eUGsions of the Reoenue Len res
pecting Au,tioniers, having taken pIaes
in the County Of Berkeley, under the er.
roneous idea, that the person crying tic
sale would be considered as the Auctionisr.
In order to avoid the ike mistake in future
notice is hereby given, that,sa fes held I'M
der the direction of any other person than
a LiSenced 4uttjonier, tire person uneov
whose direction or superintendqncs such
saleis held, will render himself liable to q
prosecution-The penalty is.four hundsSG
dollars.
". DAWSON, Collecto,
Of the Revenue, 9Th Bis
trict of Virginia.
Winchester, June 81, 1914.
The collector of the Revenue will at.
tend at Graham's Tavern, in Martins.
5urgh, on the first day of the Court, for
the purpose of receiving payment of Bonds
given by distillefs, for duty which may be
due previous 10 that time in Berkeley
County.
W. D.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-07-07
Six Cents Reward.

RAN away from the subscriber, living two
miles from the mouth of Back Creek, on
the 30th day of May last, a free boy of CO.
lour, named Samuel Bransman, bound to
me according to law he is about sixteen
years of age. Six cents reward, but no
thanks will be given, for taking him up.
HENRY BARNES.
June Is, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-07-07
Weaving Business.

THE subscriber informs his friends and the
public generally, that he carries on the a.
bove business in Gano Town, on Back
Creek, two miles from Mills Gap, in all
its various branches, at the shortest notice
and on the most reasonable terms.
JOHN COULTER.
June l6, 1914. 6w.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-07-07
Conococheague Bank,

n ), 1914.
In conformity with a resolution of the
Board of Directors, this institution will 20
into operation on Thursday the 10th ms,
and will continue to discount on THURSDAY
in each week thereafter. All notes for dis.
count must be made negotiable at the
Conococheague Bank" and payable at the
Bank or some other house in Williamsport
with two endorsers, aid are required to te
lodged in Bank one day at least before the
discount day.
SAEIL. A. CHEW, Cash.
June 90, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-07-07
Five Dollars Reward.

SlHAiED from the subscriber, on Thurs
day last, between Martinsburgb and Or,
kon' a eheSnut sorrel MARE, four or five
years DID, with a white name and tail. has
a large wart on her mise, and il a nature
trotter. twill give The above reward 70
any person who will re'urn the said, maro
to me- or to Mr. Andrew Goulding, in Mar,
t~insburgh.
THOMAS BENNETT
June l6, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-07-07
Take Notice

have declined keeping public house, as it
respects the sale Of liquors, having never
thought it "ery profitable, and my arreara-
ges so far behind, having bat the country
custom generally !; the stand is still com
modious for tie entertainment of man and
beast, in every other way as heretofore.
GEORGE LAMON.
Gerrards- Town, June Is, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-07-07
Partnership Dissolved.
May l2, 1914.

THE Partnership conducted in this place,
bet ween James BrOrn and ThomaS
BroUn, under the firm of James Broun,
g. Go. having on the 18th of May last dis
solved by agreement, all those indebted to
the firm are requested to make payment to
James Broom, who is authorised to settle
all claims for or sgainat said concern.
JAMES BROUN,
THOMAS BROWN.
The business in future will be carried on
at the old stand adjoining the Globe Tay-
ern by JAMES BROWN.
Shepherds Town, Juae 2, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-07-07

BERKELEY, SIS.
April Court, 1911.
Nehemiah Matson, Compt.
against
Jssse Faulkner. Ex'r of Thomas Faulkner,
William ID. Miller AID James Miller, de-
PENDANTS,
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant, Jesse Faulkner, not
having entered his appearance agreeable to
an act of Assembly and the rules of this
Court, and it appearing 20 the satisfaction
of the Court that he IS not an inhabitant Of
this Commonwealth, on motion of the com
plainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that
the said defendant, jesse Faulkner, do ap-
dear here on the second Monday in July
next, to answer the bill of the complainant,
and that a copy of this order be forthwith
inserted in the Martinsburgh Gazettee for
two months successfully, and posted at the
door of the Court House of said County.
A Copy-Teste.
DAVID HUNTER, G. B. C.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-07-07

ALI those indebted to me, will please
make immediate payment to Mr.. Edmund
S. Graham, who will pay and receive debts
in my absence.
DANIEL ZLyN,
Norfolk, Jans 2, lslA
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-07-07
To Undertakers.
TO BE LET,
The entire building of a
Stone Meeting House.

o'ohN Oo'AiiS mouse,
about 40 by rs feet, at a place called the
Falling Water Meeting House, in the Conn.
ty of Berkeley. Those disposed to under.
take the work, will, as soon as no.s;hI.
communicate their proposals in writing to
Mr.. Jacob Zuek, merchant, at Capt, New,
kinks mill. ~
June %, 1914.
- Mr. HeiskeU wU please publish III.
dbo0e advertisement for three zpssks in
mas Gasette, and forWard his account n
this office for payment.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-07-07
COME QUICK,
.And you shall positively
haze cheap GOODS.

HAVING just returned from the East,
ward with a large assortment of Goods,
bought at depressed prices, for cash, at
the time that both the Banks and Specuga.
tors were hard run for money, "and lust
before the late general Blockade, Since
which most Foreign articles have again
rapidly advanced in price in the Seaport
Towns, notwithstanding, come quick and
you shall positively have Cheap Goods.
JAMES 5. LINE.
II. B. A few barrels No. /. new Her,
rings, Baltimore inspection, for sale.
J. S. l..
Shepherd's-Town May rs, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-07-07
! have an elegant ney


made in German Town, Pennsvlyaoi,
which | will dispose of much lower than
the original cost. Apply to
+, 5, BENNETT, Harpers Ferry.
June l6, 1914.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-17

TAKEN from Jacob who calls himself Jacob LONGS
ttor short BAGS, containing about EIGHT
BUSHELS OF CORN--From MIR. William His's
Ben. BAG, ABOUT TWO BUSHELS-t,is
Bag has the Initials OF Messrs Gallego, Richard &
go. The above mentioned corn, was lid under.
meath the Coal, in their Boats-Aiso taken from
Billy, theproperty Of Mrs. Crouch, BAGS, chr
tanning about SIX BUSHELS CORN, one ofthose
Bags is marked G. w. A Bill fIading signed 10
CHey' accompanied the last mentioned parcel of
Corn, w!icb am sure is forgery, and is ready for
the inspection of Mr. Utley.-AIso, from Mr.. Ro-
bert Lewis's Joe, about bushels Of eorn.----The
sale OF te whole ef this corn, will be at this place
on the 9th day Of February 1914. f2 o'clock A. NJ.
PAUL G.. G.. JONES.
Inspector of Boats.
Lock Harior, 95th Dec. 1873
". b. Was left at my office by Jesse Norris, a
SACK Of SALT--Norris said he salt belonged
to a Mr. Peasants, who is requested to cali for
it. P.GGJ
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-17
INrERESriNG.

the sublotned interesting extract Of letter |
copied from the last Boston Patriot. is no doub,
from the pen'of the honorable john Quincy
ADAMS, our minister at st. Petersburg. II
Justly rebnkes ssr factious conduct of the dis.
affected governors and oppositionis,s in gener
al. 1t moreover gives but faint hopes ofpeace.
An extract of letter from distinguished A.
merican in the North of Europe TO his friend
IN Cambridge, dated the middle OF August.
lament the weakness which our internal
divisions spread over the nation bu, tr,,s,
una, our cause will ultimately prove successful
and the day will come when no Legixiat,,re
or Soverndr in the United States will enquire
HOW MAsY VICTIMS to the most degrading,
as well as the most oppressive foreign tiiraldom
must be abandoned To the 7yranf of The Ocean
before their country shall assert her rights OF
independence, and perform her duty BY ,oroteet-
| ing them b. 'ssar." - So,
\ When speaking the faction that has ruled
wnhou. controul several years in Boston, he
says. The British government has shewn a
4 disposition to tamper with this spirit of tllsaf
4 lection to the Union, and to deal, more merci.
fu'iy with the States which sympatiizc most
with them. But Idoubt whether this forbear.
! ance will be oflong duration. Tile bitterness
OF their malice against the Yankees will prove
TOO powerful for their insiduous policy; their
hatred will get the better of their cunning. -
Respecting peace he says,
i nave had Tor some weeks a strong hope
that negotiation for general peace in Europs
4 was ABOUT to take piSce; and that il would con.
tribute to make our particular peace more ca
l sibiy attainable but the course of events has
taltogesher disappointed this hope; an armis--
tee OF nearly three months in the North OF Eu-
u rope, instead OF leading to peace, is only pre-
Jude to- blaze ofwar more universal over the
4 'ace OF Europe than eyer. At his moment tie
storm is the eve of bursting, and where its
4 ravages will end is known only to Him who stills
the people. mall the calamities of the times.
! dwell with confidence on this conclusion, tina,
what lie wills is for the best and that what
ever may be defective in the retributive Jus
nee OF this worlds events, will be duly com
pensated in anotherD
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-17
New Publications.

Just Received, and for Sale at This Once.
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Intercepted Letters, or the Two PENNY
Post Bag, to which are added, Trifles Re,
printed, by Thomas Brown, the younger.
The Mirror of the Graces, or the English
Lady's Costume, by Lady of distinction.
The Poetioai Works of Lord Byron, com.
prising Poems, original and translated.
and English Bards and Scotch Reviewers.
Nose and Emily, or Sketches of Youth. by
Mrs. Roberts, authoress of the "Teies-
cope for Children
A Flight to the Moon, or the Vision of Ran
dalthus, BY George Fowler, author of the
Wandering Philanthropist.'
The Siege OF Rochelle, or the Christian He
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Nord Tales, by NJ Marmontel, cmbeIlished
with engravings. :
Angeiique and yalcour, and Eglantine, two e1
iegant Novels, by the Authoress Of {" Albinia.
or the Young Mother" sc.
The Hero of the Lake, or the Victory of con,.
modore Perry, Poem by James fennell.
biography of James Lawrence, ESQ. late q Can.
tam IN the Navy of the United States topeth.
er with collection of the most interestinp.
papers, relative to the action between the
Chesapeake and Shannon, and the death Of
Capt. Lawrence, &c. &c. embellished with ;
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Boilinbroke's Voyage to the Demerara.
Burke's Works, Vol 6
Stees,s List of the Royal Navy of C. Britain
to lith Sept 1873.
The Giaour, a fragment of Turkish Tale, bv
Lord Byron. :"
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Tonsard's Artillerist's Companion.
Dusne's Military Library.
----- Dictionary
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Elements of War, by MaItby.
Rules and Articles of War.
Stevens Artillerist's Pocket Companion
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II n
a House and Lot,
To BE SOLD Ar PRIVATE SALE,
N hiANCHESrER--it is one of the hes,
Stands in the town for business, with
Kitchen, Smoke-House,
STABLE, &c. ,wltl, never failing Well Of WA
ter. ltnot sold by private sale before, it will.
be SOLD at Auction, an Thursday the 2etl inst
IT tair If not, the next fair ~, at 10 o'clock,
Nj on the premises, or rented for a term OF
years the same time aud place, will SCI,
the remainder oitny srOCKs ON HAND OF
'GhoCEhlEs, DRY GOODS, tRoCKERY, and
HARDWARE, &c SC also. some CARpEN
TIERS TOOLS, WORK BENCHES, &c. &c.
VIM. FAsR. T
Manchester, 18th Jan.
20 All persons having claims against the.
subscriber, are r, quested to bring them for
ward and those indebted are requested to make
immediate pay ment. g..
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FOR SALE,

FOR SALE, /
A LARGE ELEGANT MARE, gotten by
"a Old doomed, her dam by Col. Syme's Old
Wild Air, her grand daia by Cade, her great
grand dam by Cripple, her great great grand
dam by the imported horse Duetay==wilh this
Mare, is an ELEoAsr FlLLEY, Seven months
old, by Eagle--aiso her FIRST colt, Mare, three
years old, by Florizel--together with hand.
some SADDLE HORSE, good bay.
II will sell them At a reduced price, on cree
dit of or IL montl,s-the payment TO be well
secured.
DARrLEr STILL.
Bell Tavern, Dec. 10. tf.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-17

RY virtue of Deed Of Trust catered into by
~ Samuel Foster, late of Essex county, to Sc
cure the payment of certain sums of money n
raliaferro Hunter, WILL BE. SOLD. on,',he
nth day ct March, 1914, (if fair, ifnot the next
fair day. at the mansion house upon the prem;,
ses, for ready money. so much of
Two Tracts of Land,
lying in South Farnham parish & Essex com.
ty, one tact containing three hund ed & TWEEN.
ty nine acres and an half acre Be the same more
or less, and one other tenement and tract com
tanning twenty seven acres and enc fourth or an
acre (Which said tracts of land were conveyed
to the said Hunter by John Fl. Beale and were
sold and conveyed by the said Hunter & wife
TO the sand Samuel Foster by deed bearing date
the list day OF January, 1911 as shalt be sufIi.
eien. 10 pay ana satisfy the charges attending
the execution of this trust, as well those here.
tofore as any hereafter accruing, and also what
ever balance may be due and unpaid OF the las,
instaiment Of the debts mentioned in said deed.
TIL. c. HoOMES, Trustee.
Dec. ~, 1873 tds