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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-01

IT'S ALL MOONSHINE.

When was boz, and lived with my grand
mother vt Willow-grove, l remember, once
walking out with her among the trees that
sheltered our green from the summer sun, one
moonlight evening. We had not gone tar. before
the old lady perceived something on The ground
that appeared like white handkerchief and
as she stopped, intent on picking it up. l per-
ceived that it was but the light OF the moon
shining through an opening in the branches
above u.s. and called aut STA, grandma, it al
moonsli,n 20 at is but moonshine, truly" said
she, rubbing her fingers in evident dlsappoint-
ment ''but, Oliver, many people grasp at
moonsne.'
laughed at my good grandmother then but
] have since often witnessed the truth OF her
remark.
When see a young man pursuing gay
butterfly of girl, because she IS beautiful.
though she possesses none Of the qualifications
necessary to make good wife, a good house
keeper, or a good mother; it brings to my
mind the old story depend upon it, he sgrasp-
ing phantom; ut all moonshne.
When see pleasure hunters, and those who
are seeking after happiness, plunge into dissIpa-
ton or seek gay and giddy company, or drink
deep of the cup OF sensual enjoyment, feel for
them know ,he disappointment that awaits
them; these are not the pearls of price, that
bring with them peace and content; they are
Worthless Mey are noHHRS our "iooHSfahc
When see a amber for ever at the billiard
table. with eagerhopes of making money there
by, and carrying with him the means by which
alone his family can lie supported, to squander,
1 think with sigh, how sadly that poor man
mistakes the path Of wisdom, and labors after
hat which is all p10onSa!ns.
He is'grasping at moonshine, who strives to
raise his consequence in the world by a suit of
fine Clothes or anunpaid side.board and so
is he who is aiming to build foundation upon
which TO elevate himself in the estimation of
the world, ofa few thousand of paltry dollars !;
for as Barns says,
The rank is but the guines's stamp;
The mans the gold for all that,
and none can ever become truly great but those
whom nature has fitted 20 be
These are plain, palpahle cases have somc-
times thought men were graspmg at moonshlne,
who attempted to live by literature, or make
money printing newspapers or reaned of col
fecting their debts, OR receiving legacies III
these times yet as these may be doubtful,
will not persist in them. Empo'5uwi
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-01
From The Farmers Messenger.
SIGNS A POOR FARMER.

He grazes his moving land late in the fall, and
his pastures early in The spring, and con-
sequenty ruins both. Some OF his cows are
much past their prime. lie neglects to keep
the dung and the ground from the sllls OF hls
buildings and 1t costs him twenty dollars to
make repairs when one dollars orth of work
would have been sufficient if performed at
leisure time ten years before. He SONS and
plants his land until it is exhausted before
he thinks OF manuring. He has generally too
much stock, and many Of them unruly. He is
almost sure to have good deal of stake and
pole fence. lie says that Le cannot farm for
want Of money This il frequently the Case with
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-01
pDGTRTs
THE VILLAGE CoQuErTE.

The partner Of partners, the belle the ball,
And caring for none, though smPd upon all,
i lirted, season, with all that saw,
The parson, the merchant, the limb OF the law;
The squire and the captain we're fish in my net,
Which gain'd me the name Of the Village
Coquete.
Years gather'd, and robbd me of swain after
swain;
Time snaps, link by link. the most obduraie
The psrson adoF'd rich widow Of Kew,
The merchant ran off with the niece of a Jew,
The lawyer eiop'd, being rather in debt,
And the squire 'stoie away" from the Village
Coquette.
The captain, false pirate for life took in tow
A wharinger's daughter at Standardization.
When 10! per- and priggish, all congees anC
shrugs,
Approached 10 adore me--a dealer in drugs!
] shdder'd--l srcken'd-i pad natures debt,
And died, sad AMI single. a Village Coquette.
Lo@oSn .noa.,ay .nagG=i'.e.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-01
Public Sale.

VXTILL be sold on Thursday the 9Th
w day of May next at the late resi-
dence of Peter Oner, decd. the follow
ing property viz: Horses and some stock
Cattle, one set of Blacksmith Tools,
and many other articles too tedious to
enumerate. Nine months credit will be
given on all sums exceeding Eve dollars,
the purchaser giving bond or note with
approved security. The sale to COM
mence at 9 o'clock, A. NJ. and due at
tendance given by
HENRY TABLER. admir-.
with the will annexed.
April 81,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-01

Of victory they are the notes Of John
Hook, hoarsely bawling through the
American camp, beef bee! betp'
The court was convulsed with laugh
ter, when Hook, turning to the clerk,
said, "never mind mon; wait till Billy
CoUman gets up, and he'll show him the
la" But Mr.. Cowman was so complete.
ly overwhelmed by the torrent which
bore upon his client, that when he rose
to reply to Mr. Henry he was scarcely
able to make an ineligible or audible
remark. The cause was decided almos,
by reclamation. The jury retired foI
form sake. and instantly returned wit.
a verdict for the defendant.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-01
REVOLUTIONARY ANECDOTES.

| PATRICK HENRY AND BILLY COWMhN.
The versatility of talent for which the
| celebrated American orator, statesman
and patriot, Patrick Henry, was distin.
guished, was illustrated in the most hap.
ply manner, on a trial which took place
! in the district court of New-London,
Virginia, soon after the war of independ'
ence. During the distress of the cent?
mental army. consequent on the plumber
iogs, burnings and devastatiens of Corn
wallis, Philips, and their worthy COM
peer and brother general. the traitor Ar
mold, in 1881, Mr.. Veneble, ccmmissa
ry of the army, took for the use of the
troops two steers, from MIR. Hook, a
wealthy Scotchman, who was suspected
ofbeing tory. The act had not been
Strictly legal; and on the establishment of
peace, Hook, under the advice of Cow
man, a lawyer Of some distinction,
brought an action of tuespass against Mr..
Venable. Mir. Henry appeared for the
defendant, and conducted the cause in a
manner highly gratifying to his hearers,
the unlucky Hook always excepted. At
ter he became animated in the cause, he
had the most complete control over the
passions of his audience at one time he
would excite their Indignation, and then
vengeance was visible in every counte-
nance against Hook: again, when he chose
TO relax and ridicule him, the whole
audience was in roar of laughter
lie painted the American army expo.
sed almost naked to the rigour of win
ter's sky, and marking the frozen ground
over whlcn they marched, with the blood
of their unshOd feet;--ss Where's the
man." he exclaimed who had an A
Newfoundland in his bosom, who would
not have thrown open his fields, his
barns, his cellers, the doors of his house,
the portals of his breast, to have receiv,
ed with open arms the meanest soldier
in that little band of famished patriots?
Where is the man there he stands; but
whether an American heart beats in his
bosom, you gentlemen are the judge
He then carried the jury, by the mag.
ic of his Imagination to the plains around
York, the surrender of which, together
with the capture of CORVALLIS, followed
shortly after the act complained of. He
depicted the surrender in the most glow
ing and brilliant colours Of his unrivalled
elOquence; the audience saw before their
eyes the humiliation and detection of the
British, as they marched out of their
trenches: they saw the triumph that ligh.
ted up the face of every patriot; they
heard the sounds of victory, the cry of
WaSlin9ton and Liberty. as it rung
and echoed through the American ranks,
and was rcverbera;ed from the hills and
shores of the neighboring river; shut
bark" continued Henry, * what notes
of discord are those which disturb the
general joy, and silence the acclamations
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-01
NOTICE.

+ have several times advertised thro'
Il the medium of the paper, soliciting
my custom rs to come forward and set
tie their accounts and notes in my hands.
| now give this last notice, as little or
no respect has been paid to it hereto
fore, if they are not Immediately set
tied or closed, they will be put in the
hands of persons authorised by law for
settleing accounts, which may have a
tendency of subiecting them to some in
convenience. The accounts which may
have credits or Offsets, shall withhold,
in order to settle myself-rhis measure
l am obliged to resort to, as | am owing
some moLey and have no other means
pay, unless money that is due me can
be cOllected-This certainly will take
place within a very short time, unless
the above is attended to.
The Pubic's 0b'dt. &c.
JOHN POISAL.
Martinsburg, April %.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-01
Five Dollars Reward.

NTAS stolen from out of my Desk
w in the Barr, a YeLlo1o Double
cased Watch. considerably better than
Watches Of that description gener-
ally are; it was given as a present by
Mr.. A. d. Long to my grand son John
T. Strayer. | did suppose, at first, it
was taken out Of joke by some ofmy
acquaintance, they having frequent re.
course to my Desk for the purpose of
writing; if so, the joke is long enough,
and | will thank the person to return it.
If stolen, | will give the above reward
upon conviction of the thief.
JOHN POiSAL.
Martinsburg, April "a.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-01
Notice.

\ LII persons having claims against
"A the estate of Peter Oller, decd.
are requested to bring them forward
properly authenticated for settlement
and those indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment, as
long indulgence cannot be given.
HENRY TABLER, .adm'r.
with the will annexed.
April "a.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-01
NOTICE.

THE subscriber earnestly requests ali
Il those indebted to him for Pulling and
Dressing cloth at the .Martinsbarg Fac
tory, to come forward and discharge their
accounts or close them by note he
dose not wish TO be importunate but the
amount due is considerable and his
situation renders this step highly impor-
tant to his interest.
SlLAS OAK.
April "a, 1928. ~
p. S. all these having cloth at the
Millare requested to calland take it away
without delay, as the subscriber wilt not
be answerable for accidents. 4
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-01
Take Notice.

FESHAT the subscriber forwarns all
e. persons from crediting on his &C.
count, Sally Watkins, his wife, as he
has proposed to her to remove with him
to the west but she positively refuses, <
she has left his board and bed; there
fore he will not be accountable for any
OF her contracts from this date forward
HARRY WATKINS.
April 2l.-s
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-01

TINE person that borrowed my
i SPECTACLES, is re-
Guested to return them.
PHILIP P. HUNTER.
Shepherds Town, April "a.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-01

TINE Officers Of the 9th Regiment,
J. will attend in Martinsburs, on
Monday the 18th Of May meet, for the
purpose of being trained according to
Law-The Regimental Muster will be en-
the 18th; it will parade at the same
place, at II O'Clock, A. Nj.
Commandments of companies will fur
nish the Adjutant with return of the
strength of their companies on the first
day of training.
Capt. Jacob Myers is ordered to take
command of the Lick Company-he will
be respected accordingly.
WILLIAM GREGORY, Col.
9th Regt. IN.
March 27-ctm.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-01
CAUTION.

FEaHE public are hereby cautioned
81 against taking an assignment of
Note OF hand, given by the subscriber
to John Morton, for three hundred and
thirteen dollars, given some time in
December 1921, which has been redu-
ced, by credits upon the Note, to
ninety odd dollars, and as l have .cgal
offsets against said Note that 1ill
more than cover the balance, lam de-
termlned not to pay it, unless compel
ed by law.
SAMUEL COOK. /
April. l0-Sw
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-01
The Elegant Horse,
L e D p a Il ID.


nMxE w MONDAYS and TUESDAYS
until 2 o'clock at the stable of
sass4Eaexae George Nipe, near Hoke's Run,
ON Wednesdays and Thursdays until 8 O'Clock,
at Peter Speck's, on the road leading from
Winchester to Fleming's Ferry, and on Fri
days and Saturdays at Samuel Harrson's nea
Newkirk Mill, and be let 10 mares at thFer
dollars cash the single leap, if the cash is noe
paid to be considered as Inc season; six dollarsc
the season, but if paid within the season, Eve
dollars will be taken, eight dollars to ensure
mare in foal, to be paid when the mare proves
with foal; parting with, removing, or not con-
tinuing the mare regularly, forfets the ensur-
ance. Great care will be taken, but no re-
sponsibility for accidents. The season has con-
menced and will end the last of June.
LIE OP ar ID,
is "a handsome Grey, full sixteen and half
hands high, seven years old this spring, is
strong and active; his sire was the noted horse
Farmer, his grand sire the great draft horse
Dragon of Maryland; bis dam by the noted
horse Tarlton, and her grand sire the we'll
bred Tarlton of Kentucky. The following GER
ti6cates will shew the character Of leopard as
a foal.getter.
ISAAC PAXTON,
April "a.
1--WE the undersigned, do hereby certify
that some OF us have frst-rate colts, and that
we have seen number Of other colts superior
to most, and inferior to none in the county, got
by the horse Leopard, owned by Isaac Paxton,
OF this county, and now in Berkeley County,
Va and further, that the said horse Leopard is
generally considered one of the surest foalget-
tiers in this neighborhood. Given under our
hands, insAdams county, Pa this 18th day Of
April, 1928.
Peter Little, Michael Zerzur,
Samuel Tagert, Jamts L. Homer.
Robert Tagert, Robert N'klnney,
Robert Robson, David Troxeil,
Francis Alleson. Cornelius Lott,
Jacob Fauderhim, Matthias Kolbs
James Linn
81 do certify that have mare now with
colt by Mr. Paxton's horse Leopard that had
with ether horses for several seasons previous,
without having any colts and that she received
his horse but once, and that have brother
that happened to be at my house with his team
and gave mare to the said horse by the leap
and she also proved in foaI Given uuder my
hand, at Gettysburg, April IL, 1928.
John F. MFarlan"
do certify the above mentioned mare was
two seasons with horses of mine, and did not
prove in foal. Charles s. Ditterlne."
81 do hereby certify that the colts Of the
horse Leopard, are the best I have seen; he
was raised by Isaac Paxton in Penna and now
in Va do recommendation to any of my for
mer acquaintance as one of the best foal-getter
in the state. Given under my hand at Emits-
burg, Md. near the Pa. line, this 18th day OF
April, 1925 John Fisher.'
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-01
From a IonCloa Journal.

-zs:9osIg:~--
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-03-14
STRAW CUTTING MACHINE
FARM, MILLS & MILL SEAT
FOR SHE

The subscriber offers for sale he plantation on vl.i
he now resides, situate in Fast Nottingham Chesercu u
~, Pennsy iyana, containing hundred and nine ac
q excellent land including large portion Of rich bottom
meadow, all in high state Of cultivation except Tie we
land on this farm are good stone dwelling house Two
stories high, with kitchen and fountain Of vaern
the yard, stone barn 40 by So feet, grs mill S. lst
square. with large share Of cusom 4 sa,. mill oman e
ccent constructoG-the stream which turns diem le
lie ELK river, being ofthe most permanent tn tlnp
Of the country two story tenants house Wagon house
carriage house and store house all in good rcpr 1ee
IS on TINS property an unimproyed mil scat Win Sixteen
feet head and tall As ii is presumed that any person
ing 70 purchase such property will view it fo tlemsya
i IS unnecessary 10 give further description ii L. 81
ndlsputabc title viii be given and the terms made c.
the purchases ForfunIcr particulars apply to
JOHN WiiSO%, on the premises
orto BENJAMIN Ferris, Con,cyanccr, Wilaa, a.
mo 1871, 1929 G-f
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BOARDING SCHOOL

ron rOU.vG LADIES', m .fEH.lRA, DEL
VBvIiE subscriber proposes open School for Yout
Ladies', in which they shall be instructed in Il follow.
ms branches; Reading, Writings Arithmetic, English
Grammar aud Composition Rhetoric, Geography, Ancient
and Modern, with the Of Maps and Globes, Natural
History, Natural Philosophy, including Astronomy and
Chemistry, Elements Of history and Of Moral Science On
Sundays their attention shall be direct ed the Study ii
he Bible, Sacred History, and the Evidences Of Christi
Mit!. Proprety Of conduct, elegance o. manners and
moral recude, shall be nculca Cd with TIE utmost asst.
duty ard care.
The terms for boarding and tuition shall Be S. dolls a
quarter, or $50 80 If paid in advance Books and sta
tonay shall be furnished at the,sna prices Pupils win
be received At any Time after this date.
The healthy and pleasant situation Of Newark 50 zen.
orally known, in consequence Of The high reputation Of its
academy, thai any recommendation Of i, as an eligible
place Tor BOARDING School is deemed supcriunus on
the part Of the Teacher nothing shall BE- omitted that IS
calculated to promo the Improvement Of his pupils For
respect ng his character and qualifications he
respectfully refers 70 he Rev =. X Russell Picpal Of
the Newark academy, and % the Rev James p Wilson,
D. ID. Pastor Of the Fst Presbyterian Church in Inc
city of Philadelphia. WILLIAM SUERER
Nt,gnk, JQRug4M, 1928. los }mp
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Periodical Literature.
Conducted 6y ROBERT H.qLSR u.

This work published monthly, forming two volumes
the year. 1t comprises OF scientific and lltear
Intelligence, selected from the periodical works OF Grea
Britain and FrancePrice SO peryea payable IN advance
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FOR SALE,

4 FARM in Appoquinmink hundred, Newcastle county
~ known by the name Of Camden Farm, containing about
$50 Of aud with good proportion Of marsh and
,uciency of wood FIR the Of the place, quantity Of
marsh meadow already embankcd and more may ll made
at reasonable expense. 1t within rnlc OF Cant
wells Bridge whore there always ready market for all
situation tho State Road and The nayigabc OF
Appoqinimnk, which facilitates the cojiyey vance OF its
produce 70 the Philadelphia and other markets.
The improvements a commodious dwelling house,
with well Of good water the door, and large barn,
&c. The situation is the highest and Aealshiest
the ncighborhood.
Any person wishing 70 view this property Will please to
apply TO Daniel Corbet Thomas Iiehllc Cantwell's
Bridge
Terms Of sale, which will be accommodating may be
made known application to JAMES COCHRAN, vii
mngton, or III Jcnkntown Montgomery county, Prnnsyl-
vana, to JOHN MANN, or
JOEL K. MANN,
Administrators Of the Estate Of JANIS NJ MANs, decd
December 81, 1922. l02--tf
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STATES

u superior quaity--for safe at this Office.
PAPER For Sale at this Office
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Christian Advocate.

This work is continuation of the Presbyterian Maya
zine 1t is published monthly at So per year.
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EDIC.lIIN.A

s BARST0W respectfully informs the public flat i.
has resumed the alduous duties OF his pioiJ ssion in Tie
louNG LAMBS ACADEMY and that he has furnished With
Maps, Globes and other apparatus necessary for acqn;
~ extensive and useful educaton-S Satisfactory secnu8
q Improvement aud scholarship may be stcn b calling
the establishment.
TERMs-Board, Tuition and Stationary $50 por Or
~, Tuition and Stationary, 81 per Or.
Wilmington, Sept. TO- 1922 IT.
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GLOVER SEED. sc.

D. Market, Wilmington 49, -" q
~ s-Sacksrcl by the Barrel and half barrel 50 hams
tor family use sugar Yea, coffee, moasscs rum n spils
py' lkin butter by the filkin pound, canberics'
lsihs, hBs Almonds rye andS Fine Flour by the barrel
9rluarter Philadelphia buckwhcat meal, corn, CATS nes
May be had at the same place, yioing violin s,,ro.
bows, flies, flutes and Ilagects. ~ ''H
March 4, 1928, On @.
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We publish in our paper ofto-day. the prospectus
of work, complied by MIR. RoGtRs Of Pennsyl-
vania, member Of the house Of representatives.
which we are glad to sec offered 10 the public
The multiplication Of authentic biographies CT the
fathers OF our country increases our stock of lera
ture IN its most interesting and valuable department;
these narratives incite the Young instruct the old
and improve the moral character Of the nation, bv
constantly holding up TO the public view and mita-
ton portraits of virtue and patriotism of which the
history Of mankind affords no brighter examples.
The book which has been compiled by MIR. Ro-
GERS is valuable, not only as work Tor the libra
ries OF men Of reading but il has the higher rnerir
Of being emlnently fitted for an .american Sch0ol
Book, and will therefore assist materially in supply
10 deficiency which our seminaries have felt in lie
want OF sufficient number Of works suited 10 the
capacity OF youth and intoxicating principles which
correspond with our institutions.
Iae Prospectus maybe seen al this Office, 4vllere
subscriptions lcW be receiced.
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For SALE.

A YOUNG. STOUT HEALTHY BLACK WoMAN.
"a She can be recommended tor sabriety Az, ~
dn,ly is good cook, has been Brought up in die conn
~, and can work out in doors For terms applv IN
Newcastle, to GEORGE pItHrE
February 81, 1925 l8-g,p
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CL.lRK.E'iS CO.jI.uE.N'T.lRY.

EYERS and SMITH, Booksellers No 50 Fulton street
47E NeM-Fork will shortly commence publishing lioya
OcaVo Edition Of Dr. Adam Clarkcs Commentary, on terv
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