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The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-08-29

ing year. aud II may be for tern oil
years, lhat
Large md Productive Farm,
on Janes river, IN Nelson county, called SOL
disr's JOY. containing nearly three hundred
acres OF 6rst rate rger bottom, with mln1,
arabic high land adjacent thereto, in good
hraf ~ all suiii oient, it Is calculated, for the
profitable employment Of twenty labourers.
The houses on The place, for agricultural por
poses, are large aud numerous aud the plan.
tuition i. believed 10 he under a pretty good
enclosure. The place, ready admitting of di
vision into two part, can he rented to sepa-
rate tenants, shond 1t be the wish OF appli.
cants.
Application may be made 10 Wu s Cnbell,
Esq residing al Amherst old court house, or
to either 1t the subscribers, the first residing
At Buckingham court house, The laticr in the
town o. Lynchbufg.
SAM FL !. CABEII.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-08-29
James kiyer land

July %
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-06-05
WHEAT HARVEST.

a Our accounts are various, but gene
rally very Gnpromising. On both the
south and north sides of the James Riv-
err, for considerable distance above
this city and for twenty miles below it,
there has been much injury done-at
some places the fly alone, at others the
chinch bug, and in some fields, both in
sects areaat work. We have heard that
the bug has already attacked even some
of the osts, and some spots of the young
corn. The rich lands, even in this dis
trict, however, may produce good crops
efwb eat.-On the lower parts of Pa
munky river and on to the Rappahan.
mock, the crops as yet appear very fine.
The chinch bug is certainly this wear in
extraordinary numbers for within the
last week many have been seen flying
in cur city an object Of curiosity rather
than Of dread. ltisa small speckled fly.
that derives its name from its smell
when mashed between the fingers
Richmond Enquirer.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-06-05
THE CARDS sPIRITUALIZED.

One Richard Middleton, soldier, at
tending divine service with the rest Of
the regiment in church in Glasgow,
instead # pNing out a bible to find the
parsonytext, spread pack of cards be-
fore him. This behaviour was observed
by the clergyman and SERGEANT of the
company to which he belonged The
latter ordered him to put up the cards,
and on his refusal conducted him after
service, before the mayor, and prefer
ed a formal complaint of Richards IN
decent behaviour;--Well, soldier, said
the mayor, what excuse have you to Of
fer? Ifyou can make an apology it is
well, itnot you shall be severely punish
ed. Since your honor is so good, repli-
ed Richard, as to permit me to speak
for myself, ant please your worship,
have been eight days on the march with
the bare allowance ofsix-pence per day,
consequently could not have bible or
some good booll--on saying this, Rich
ard drew out his pack of cards, and pre-
senting one of the aces to the mayor,
continued his address to the magistrate
as follows: When see an ace, may it
please your honor, it reminds me that
there is only one God; and wher look
upon two or three, the former puts
me in mind of the Father and Son, and
the latter of the Fathsr, Son and Holy
Ghost; four, of the four evangelists,
Mathew, Mark, Luke and John; five,
the five wise virgins who were ordered
to trim their lamps there were ten in
deed, but five your worship may re-
member were wise and five were fool
isE;) a six, that in six days God Great
ed heaven and earth; q seven, that on
the seventh day he rested from al that
he made an eight, of the eight righte-
Gus persons who were saved from the
deluge, viz Noah and his wife and
three sons and their wives a nine, of
the lcpers cleansed by our Saviour
(there were ten, but one only offered his
tribute OF thanlls;) and ten, of the ten
commandments.
Richard then took the knave, placed
it beside him, and passed on TO the
queen, on which he observed as follows:
This queen reminds me If the queen OF
Shsba, who came from The. utternost
parts of the earth to near the ,isGom Of
Solomon, rs her companion ID, king
does Of the great king Of Heaven, esld
OF king GEORGE tie second
Well, returned the mayor, you have
| given me a good description Of all the
cards except the lmave If your honor
VIII rot be an.ry with me, rstuInee
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-06-05
THE CROPS,

We regret to state that the rayages of
the Hessian Fly have been so great in
this County, as to render the prospects
of our Agricultural community gloomy
indeed--in many instances whole fields
of wheat have been destroyed, leaving
to the owner the anticipation of not re.
allzlng the quantity originally sown!-
The depredations OF this enemy of the
Agrlculturists have been more general
than have ever before experienced. Ma
ny fields Of wheat have been ploughed
up and Corn substituted in its place:
ia other instances the fields exhibit the
most barren appearance, and many
whose calculations were an average oil
90 or 25 Bushels per acre, would now
compound for Bashe'sl!-The com.
plants from our namesake county. in
Maryland are also we perceive, not less
gloomy; and the Hagerstown Paper re.
ceived by the last mail also advises us
OF the serious injury sustained by the
Fly in that COuaty-it is however a con.
ISOLATION to hear that some of our adioin.
ing Counties have escaped, and that the
approaching harvest promises a bounti.
full supply. The accounts from Shen.
andoah and Hampshire are hattering.
Winchester Gas.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-06-05
POETRY
g You don't eracilu suit me.n

You d0nt eTdctty sun NE
A faeourits song, sung by a lady, 'riH
universal applause, at VGtGrh1aH Gar
dsHs.
"a youth to me wooing came,
For pity did impiore ne,
AMI hoped ne'er could slight or blame
The lad that must adore me
lis'd him much, but hid my plan,
To see how he'd repute me,
So. frowning cried. don't ,eaze. young man,
You don't exactly suit ne.
ape seemed an.z'd, quite vex'd. I've stared,
Then vow'd ne d meier DECEIVE me;
Saws 7, your presence can be spared,
And therefore, pray, SIR, leave me
To leave you, love, never can,
[ swear BY al your beauty
Now pray says |, don't teazc, young man.
You don't exactly suit me.
ale stspcd, sigh'd. hung down his head,
Which pro,'d I'd fairly caught him
o.. haste to Church. my love. he SAID,
You see TO what q broughs hns
Dear sir, says !, il that's my ste,
70 wells wauan's duty,
cts fiv or we shall be too iz,e-4
You NOW exactly suit me.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-06-05

so. on early ground, to feed your hogs,
before your Indian corn is ripe. You
may thus, perhaps, get the start of your
neighbors and bring your pigs to bet.
ter, because earlier market. Plant the
earliest sort for this purpose; some say.
the English Whites Gas they are called)
are best, and will do to dig 10 July.
From an experiment made by far
mer, in the employ of the hon. Josiah
Quincy, it appears that tie product of
certain rows, planted with whole pota-
toes, exceeded, an equal extent OF al
joining rows planted, with cut potatoes,
more than one third. The Farmers
Assistant says, that wetting seed po,a.
toes, and then rolling in Plaster ofparis,
immediately before planting, greatly as
sists the crop.
Coarse manure, answers best for po
tatoes. Fallen leaves, taken from the
woods are recommended. This kind OF
manure causes potatoes to be muci
more mealy, and Of fGer favor, than
when they are produced by the appica
ton Of ashes or dung. Dry straw, dam
aged hay, &c: are said to be fully e.
quad Tor potatoes, to the best rotted
dung.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-06-05
WATCH AND CLOCK
MAKING.
= J. LITTLE,

y especially informs the Citizens as
~ Martinsburg and its vicinity.
that he intends carrying on the above
business in all its varieties, in the house
lately occupied by Mr.. Zinn, deceased.
nearly opposite the Martinsburg Inn.
lie hopes by strict attention and a tho.
rough knowledge of his profession, o
merit and receive share Of public pa
aronaSe. AS he intends to devote his at
tention particularly to Watches, he will
repair all kinds, Reporters, Duplax.
Horizontal, Patent-ieyers, in the yery
best manner. Also those who wish to
favour him with their custom for Clocks.
may rest assured on having them. made
oil the best materials and finished in the
neatest manner. Silver work and Jew
elry neatly repared-All on the NOSE
reasonable terms for cash only.
Martinsburg, May /.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-06-05
Rroa tie american Farmer.
RU Ia RAGA.

s'Worcester, { Mass. .4pril |, 1928.
I'm reference 10 the ruta baga, re
greet to say, that | am almost alone in
THIS part OF the country, In its cultiya
ton. The well established fact, that
~ communicates an unpleasant fla
your to milk, when fed to cows, has
brought it into general disesteem.-
Still regard it as the most valuable
root for husbandry culture. 1t has been
particularly useful to me, in the keeping
ct swine; and added to my own obsery
alton. | have the authority of my far.
her Tor the assurance, that it is equal to
one half OF their keeping in summer,
with the most inconsiderable expense on
ly of labor. My course is ia sow them
thick, and as soon as the plants are OF
the usual size to set, to begin thinning
them out, and giving the green plants,
which arepulled, TO the swine. The
field may thus be gone over several
times during the season, leaving the
plants at last as thick as they will well
ripen by harvest time,
The swine being thus Fed at first, be-
come fond OF the RooTs and will contin.
ue to eat them greedily through the win
ter. Within few days have witnessed
a large basket of them from the cellar
thrown into the pen, and apparently as
readily devoured, as would have been
so much corn. The hogs are in good
condition, and these turnips have been
their principle food. Ny sheep also are
much improved by them, especially about
the time of yeaning. These facts are
the rather stated, as proof that the seed
which you kindly sent, will be apprecia-
ted by at least one individual, 4 with
the thanks of the Society for your atten-
ton. pray you to accept mine for the
ualtte of the present.
With much respect, I am your ODE
dent servant,
LEVI LINCOLN.
Cor s. csru ~ AR Soc;ay.,, >,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-06-05

Accounts from different sections OF
the country, present an unfavorable ac-
count of the Wheat Crop In this coun-
ty, the Farmer may calculate ON some
thing like half crop of Wheat
Rye crop is good-Corn and Oats are
promising. In the adjoining county,
Jefferson, there are few practical Far
mers, that tn prospects of Wheat
Crop are truly iIattering Wherever
Lime has been used as a preventative a.
gainst Smut, the Fly has not been near
so destructive to the Wheat Every
days experience prove that the @worlS-
ing. improvement on the earth, is much
more delightfulto an undebauched mind,
than all the vain glory which can be ac-
CURED from ravaging in the most unin-
terrupted career of conquests.o In Or
der to improve and become more per-
feet in Agriculture, we would recon-
mend to the Farmers of Berkeley, ia
conjunction with those of Jefferson city.
the adoption of an Agricultural Society.
1t will be attended with beneficial eff
tect--it will create an emulation TO ex-
cell-it will be the means of imparting
experimental ideas that may be ofmuch
good to the husbandman.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-06-05
!Nai8tcH at,euus.

tits notorious that the English gener-
ally pronounce the letter h where they
should not, and omit II, where they
should pronounce it. An English gem
tleman was met lately, on the afternoon
of his marriage day, dressed more eie-
gantly than usual, and upon being ask
ed the cause, replied that he was going
TO halter his condition.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-06-05

| that could qualify taan to be the as
sertor of the rights ofthe people. Had
be lived in any country, or any epoch,
when abuses of power were 10 be resist
ed, he would have been one of the re-
formers. He would have suffered ex-
communication rather than have bowed
to papal infallibihty, or paid the tribute
to 81. Peter; he would rave gone to the
stake, r"'her than to submit to the pre-
latte :. noes of Laud; he would have
mountcG The scagoId, sooner than pay
a shilling of illegal sIip-money; lie
would have fed 10 a desert, rather than
endure the profigate tyranny ofa.Stuart;
he was prescribed, and would sooner
have been condemned as traitor, than
consent to an illegal tax, if it had been
only a six penny stamp, or an insiguii-
cant duty on tea; and there appeared 10
be no species Of corruption by which
lhisinnexibiIity could have been destroy
ed
With this unrelenting ard austere spi-
fit, there was nothing ferocious, or
gloomy, or arrogant, in his demeanor.-
His aspect was mild, dignifed, and gen
tlemanly. IL his own state, or in the
congress of the unior, he was always
the advocate of the strongest measures,
and in the darkest hour he never warer-
ed or responded. He engaged in the
cause with all Che zeal of reformef, the
confidence of an enthusiast, and the
cheerfulness Of Voluntary martyr 1t
was not by briIliancy Of talents, or pro-
ioundness of learning, that he rendered
such essential service to the cause of the
revolution, but by his resolute decision,
his unccasing watchiulness, and his he
roic perseverance,. In addition to these
qualities, efforts were consecrated by
his entire superiority TO pecuniary con-
siderations; he, like most of his collea-
CUES, proved the noblcness OF their cause
by the virtue of their conduct; and Sam
uel Adams, after being 50 many years
in the public service, and having filed
so many eminent stations, must have
been buried at the public expense, if the
affecting death Of an only son had not
remedied this honorable poverty.
JAMES OTIS.
The character ofOtis himselfis describ-
ed with the care and copiousness due to
the hero Of the work, and is thus re-
capitulated:
In fine, he was man OF powerful
genius, and ardent temper, with wit and
humor that never failed: as an orator,
he was bold, argumentative, impetu-
GUS, and commanding, with an elo-
quence that made his own excitement
irresistibly contagious; as lawyer, his
knowledge and ability placed him at the
head of his profession; as a scholar, he
was rich in acquisition, and governed
by a classic taste; as statesman and ci-
william, he was sound and just in his views;
as patriot, he resisted all allurements
that night assaken the cause Of that
county,, to Which he devoted his life,
and for which he sacrificed it
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-06-05
TIE HESsIAN FLY.

we regret TO learn that the Hessian
Fly has made its appearance On many
farms IN this county. and has already
done considerable injury to the wheat.
In several OF the counties on the eastern
shore it has likewise done considerable
damage.- .NarTiaMd Gazetts.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-06-05
LEVI LINCOLN.
Cor. S,c'ry ". Ag. Society"

From Tobacco.-We learn, saws the
baltimore American, that Mr., N. Grit.
nth, of Montgomery county, had a
hosshead of Tobacco inspected yester-
day by MIR. Roderick Dorsey at Smiths
tobacco house, which sold for the ex-
traordinary price of forty-ors dollars
per hundred!
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-06-05

Menage has this acute observation on
the writings of love and religion: Books
of devotion and those of love are alike
bought. The only difference ] find is,
that there are more who read books OF
love than buy them; and there are more
who buy books of devotion than read
them
Th'here are also more who read nssrs~
pap ess thea Pay for them
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-06-05
From tie Providence .amcrican.

TIE fol,c.ra.g entertaining Sketches are
.sctected from tie letter Of o gentleman,
RIO recsntIy passed sereral meehs an
,zooh..Gtor, TO his friends in this to0n
tecretary ADAMS is man of short
slattre, pale but pleasing countenance--,,
plair. ana remarkably mud manners and
son voice. Some think him o,Os'ea'd. -
| ]oa'r think myself that he Is; but he
cerscilly has nothing of the courter IN
h. aspearance ormanners. Others say,
hc i, of a cold phlegnatick disposition
L. IS n0t--look at his writings; every
tair~ breaihes ard every word Cts,as.-
~ IS grave and reserved, from habit,
ne, from feei;ng-no maa has warmer
hec,t Sometimes, when in the society
OF his friends, his reserve wears of, his
ave kfndles, and he enters freely and
with animation into conversation. Those
no have seen him in those moments,
.-.,v he IS the most charminz and eloquent
man they ever listened 10. s9a agree IN
ccssidering him the most profound schol-
az. able diplOmaust, and accomplished
.tatenraa .hat the country possesses,
Mr. TH0MPS0N, secretary Of the
navy. is a to!c7ably good looking person
ace and of pleasant, easy and careless
manners. He looks more happy and
good harnoured, than any of the Secre-
ia.ies. The reason may be, that he has
not the misfortune, like them, to be a
candidate for the Presidency. In point
az talents and character, he is very re-
Snectable. He was formerly chief JUS
t.ca Of his native state, New-Y ork-
which Office he filled with dignity and
ability,
YOU can't imagine how much am de
,,rhted with Mr.. CALHOUN. lie is
The most brilliant and fascinating man,
IN manners anu conversation, that |
ever II, ct WITH. lie is slim, rather tall,
with "a animated countenanee, and
black flashing eyes. His talents are OF
tba first order. tie made distinguish
cd figure when in Congress, both as a
sneaker ana thinker He is now but
d. wears of age, and has filed his pre-
sent Office SIX years with unrivalied a
biGtv. The present prospect Is, that
Mr. Calhoun, though he cannot be the
immediate successor of Monroe, will, at
some future time, be our President
Bat have lived long enough to find Out
tbai talents and worth are not the only
passports tohigh places. 1t not sur
nrise nae. II both he and Adams should
he set aside, and the exalted station ion
which they are SO eminently qualified
be given to humble mediocrity, or base
intrigue.
Mr.. CRAWFORD is man of gigan-
sic stoture, rather course appearance.
and ordinary but modest depoftement
was not much interested in him. Ny
opinion as to lis capacity as statesman
has been long in a state OF vaccination
and il by no means settled yet. IL
may have merits, and he doubtless rs
his faults but he is conspicuous Tor ne'
her, IN word, | take MIN to be an or
dinqr8 man. His admirers, however
are many aud ardent; and they think
his chance to succeed Mr. Monroe il
the Presidency is as good as that Of az.
Of the candidates.
CHARACTER OF SAMUEL ADAMS.
From Tudor's Life Of OILS.
:. - ,.<,,,,o ~, 1,ln mo ppo
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-06-05

Richard, can give you the same salts
faction on that as any in the pack. No,
said the mayor Well, returned the
soldier, the greatest knave / know, is
the serjeant who brought me before
you ] don't know, replied the mayor,
whether he be the greatest knave or not,
but am sure he is the greatest fool
The soldier then continued as follows /:
When j count the number of dots in a
pack OF cards, there are $685. so many
days in year. the cards in a pack,
are 81, so many weeks are there in a
year when reckon how many tricks
are in a pack, find there are 10, so
many months are in a year. So that
this pack Of cards is both bible, al
manac and prayer-book TO me. The
mayor called his servants, ordered
them to entersin the soldier well, gave
him piece of money, and said he was
the cieyercst fellow he ever heard in all
bis lie.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-06-05
90 Boot and Shoe Go
III Making. n
20 s. 3plVnE3S2

ID EsPEC TFuLLY informs the La
a dies and Gentlemen of Martins-
burg and its vicinity. taat he intends car.
-ry'ng on the Boot and Shoe Making Blu
>lcess IN the house belonging to Capt.
John Poisai, en- King Street, where he
hopes, through strict attention. a gener-
Gus public will grant him, at least, a
share patronage. Those who favour
him with their custom may rely on hav-
ing their work done we'll.
Martinsburg, April l7.-tf:
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-06-05
NEW. YORK. Nav +

VaH street.-A hoax has been PLAYED
oil on one OF our knowing friends of Wall
street, at which, we know not whether
to laugh. or be exceedingly angry. A
fright fellow bro't into this celebrated
street beautiful spotted pony for sale.
The horse resemb'ed a leopard in the
richness and variety of his spots, and
attracted universal attention. he was
purchased by an hoLourable member of
our board of Brokers, who having made
lucky hit that day, was in good spir-
ITS, and gave good price for the animal,
who was seen caparisoned, and his new
master, with whip in hand, cantered him
out on the third avenue, and galloped
him back: The horse performed exceed
lngly well, and was in a foam on his
return to the city, when 10, and behold I!
as the sweat ooZed from his TANKS and
the pores OF his skin, the spots disap
peared, and were washed away. The
horse had been painted for the purpose.
spotted, to cheat the Knowing ones of
Nall-street, and he stood by the door
after the ride, in his original dirty grey
and yellow redeemed, regenerated, and
dlsenthralled."
At meeting of the friends of Mr..
ADAMS, in Armstrong county, Pennsyl.
vania, specially called together, on the
10Th OF April, JAMGs MoNrElrH was
called to the chair, and ANDREW STER
RET appointed Secretary. They resoly
ed, 'that, taking into consideration
the republican education and nurture
the long tried public services, the no
zeal aud patriotic principles. the rxem.
pIary domestic virtues aud the unqqey
tlonable talents ofIoHw QylxcY ApAus
he be recommended to tfe near,a -
Pennsylvania for their saeBort ~ fl.
next election fer President of me jlpitr.
States" Tne meeting then agreed :,
reassembie on the 9Th INST and IN p,
point at their second meeting a commit
zee to drausht all address 10 the peon,,
pi PENNSYLVANIA, prcmolive al the ele,.
! ION OF S1r AD4Ns - Ffa.s!.a GaS.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-06-05
EARLY POTATOES

The best time Va plant potatoes 70,
Winters use, feeding stock. &c. i .aai
to be about the latter part oe NAV q,
The first IF June; but it would bc~eInnn
my generally speaking. to plant au earl,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-06-05
Fair Warning.

THE subscriber having sustained
4 serious INJURY from persons tres
,assing on his premises, takes t"is me-
rod Of warning thea, against ike con-
;uct in futare, as he is determined 10
,ut The law in force against all persons
WHO may be caught hsAng, fowIng. o.
.rcspas.iug in ANY manner after this
ate upon his lands or 0prckon.
JOHN BURNS.
NAV l5,--Sv,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-06-05
GEORGE sNOWDEEh
Saddle and Harness Maker.

" especially informs the citizens of
"A Berkeley County, that he has com.
menccd the above business in Martins.
onrg. His shop is opposite to Jacob
bishops Blacksmith shop, where he
Will atali times. he found ready to exc
cute any work in his line in the
neatest and most substantial manner,
anu OF the best materials. His prices
shall be reasonable.
Martlnsburg. May 8,-5w.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-06-05
Negroes for sole.

TWO young negro men equal to any
Il IN the county of Berkeley, either
for skill or ability as farmers, will he
sold at very moderate price for cash.
Enquire of the Editor of this paper.
March IS.