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The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-12-11
Why do we live ?

Despair hath nought to give
And if we dive the dark abyss,
Unpilotted, in search of bliss,
Who knows what ills, what aches, and care,
And sorrow may attend us Mere.2
IT'S hard to live, but worse to die,
And all the laws of God defy
70 go uncalled, would surely give
The question force Why do 1oe lie Z
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-12-11
i seen'd to heai

--------I sttIN G % Near
An unseen spirit singing
1 woke, but in my listening ear
The music still was ringing =
"The hghtest, trailest things We see
Are not So light and frail as we,''
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-12-11
4 76

by Ledger?' says the man; 81 die for
you.' "Lord bless me who can this
be ;" said the actress-"I die for you
Dear me, there is somebody in love
with me let me see who it is She
pulled the curtain aside, and seeing
shabby fellow, demanded what business
the impudent rascal had there? 81 dye
your clothes, Ma'am," said be, "and am
come for your bombazine hetticoat.
O. Why is education like tailor
A. Because it forms our habits.
Q. Why are the toes like ancient histories
A. Because they are legends Clegends)
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-09-02

Will also be sold, for cash, on Tuesday the
9TH of September next, at the house OF William
Gorreli,
One Negro Girl, Horses, Wagon,
Cattle, Hogs, Sheep, Farming Utensils,
Household s. Kitchen Furniture, &c.&c.
Will also be sold. for cash, on Thursday the
9Th of September next, at the house of Samuel
Hedges, I'd, in the morning, and in the evening
at Abrahsm Robinson's,
Wagon, Horses, Cattle, Hogs, Sheep,
one Still aud Tubs, IIous ehold and
Kitchen Furniture, sc. SC.
John S. Porterfeld, d. S.
august
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-09-02
Martinsbmg, ia.
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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-09-02
JOHN s. PoRTERrrEI.D.
PETER GARDNER
Deputies fo- Erasmns 0ann. .SA-i,

pH'Ns Jv' 1bufWHh oGHYf, DHfr1R%
N. B.--The undersigned will attend
At John Gregg's tavern on the istSaturday n
August and September, at Robert snodvrasaA
EST on the I'd Saturday in August and sen
TENDERS and at Abraham Marlattss on the Cd
Saturday IN August and September, for the
purpose OF receiving Taxes and Fees from those,
IN his district. the bounds Of which are an fol.
lows: Beginning at William Burns ford on
opeckon Creek, running with the road to and
with the Main street Of Martinsburg up to
Burke street. with ssid street to the north end.
and from thence 10 the mouth of Dry run.
with said Run to the head on North Mountain.
and west with the top Of said Mountain 70.
9oyds Gap road, with ssid road TO the mouth
OF Nall Crerk at shsrp's saw mill. with said
Greek up to Thomas Robinson's saw mill dam.
and from thence with the road by George H~-
tcrhari's TO the Morgan county line. The
undersigned will receive good mercbantablo
wheat, At the market prices, in payment Of
Taxes alid Fees, IL delivered shortly at the
bedlnyton Min
JOHN $. PoRTERFiE.D, D. 8.
July 81
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-09-02
Take Notice.

THAT BIZ virtue Of = commission from the
i county court of Morgan, viii, on Mon
day the 9th day OK September next, betseec
the hours OF g and III O'Clock, A. M at thelhouse
OF John Hunter in the said town of Bath, take
the depositions of John Hunter, Philip Clover
and others, 10 be offered m evidence Ga the
hearing OF cfancery suit now depending in
the said county court Of Morgan, wherein arm
plaintiff ana you are defendants.
CATHERINE GoUDlNG
August IL, 1924
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-09-02
ANDREW NUNTRM.
ATTORNEY at Law.

WHL practice IN the several court, oe
w Berkeley. Jefferson, aad Morgan eoan-
ties Tie pledgeshimse ID manage, with care
and industry, sny business that may be CON-
mitted to his charge.
ms once, at present. is the back apartment
Globe Tavern. -
Narsu'shsrg July 9, lss4-S
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-09-02

Mary Kelly, pidosc Of Thomas Kelly,
deceased, late Of The to,en Of Bath,
Morgan county, Va. Jriiiiam Kelly,
IAo,@as Kelly, Ana Kelly, John Ksl-
~, Gilbert KelIy and SarM ksi!y,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-09-02
DRo We JDlDN1NS'
PATENT
Speeiftc 6iutn5e1tt,
Prepared by &. HERSTONS
Near Frederick Town, (sId. }

Near Frederick Town, (Md)
CONCERNED With the paten,ee for 81 pply-
~ ing the Wesiern Shore of Mary land, CT.
ties of Washington and Georgetown, York.
Franklin and Adams counties, Pa. TO whom
applications for supplying the places MENTION
ed arc to be msde-snd Sold by his appointment
by s. Sweetzer and II. Little, Druggists, Balti-
more-Wm. Fischer, Druggist. Frederick town
WIN. Gunton, Druggist, Washington city
John Little, Druggist. Georgetown-J. Hughes
Druggist, Annapolis-Mr. Gobright, Druggist,
bersburg-S Leitner, Druggist, york-.Dr.
Crop, Druggist, Taney-town.
The above Ointment is offered to the public
IS safe ard Certain remedy for those obstinate
diseases, some OF which have so long bsffled the
skill OF medical sciences
LIST. White Sweilings of every description.
ID. Sore Legs and Ulcers of long standing.
Sd. Schirrus or Glandular Tumors, psrticu.
larry those hardened tumors in women's breasts
which ottentimes terminate in liberated CAN
GERS.
4th. Felons, or what seme people know by
the name of Catarrhs, of every description.
5th. Rhumatc pains OF the joints.
9th. SpraIns and Bruises OF every descrip.
ton or m whatever part situate.
9Th. letters OF all kinls-in this complaint
the patient in applying the Ointment. must
keep the part out OF water.
9Th Chilblans or parts affected by frost.
1T IL also one of the best remedies for Burns
and Sosds-lt eases the pan and draws the
fire out in short time.
For lnhamed women's breasts and Glandulsr
Sweihngs, il is superior 10 amy medicine yet
known 10 the medical faculty. 1t IS much safer
than Inercuriai applications Gas IL does not con.
tam the smallest a,om OF any preparation OF that
mineral,) because it does not lay the patent
liable to injury from exposure to cold,
This ointment has cured sores OF many years
standing where IT IS impossible or mprudent
to heal the external sore, in consequence Ut the
bones becoming CARROTS or rotten, 1t will stop
the progress OF the carries, increase the quantity
OF ne discharge, remove the offensive smell
and ease the pain.
1t cures the worst Felons or Whitiows on an
application of IS hours.
Rheumatsms which have stood 50 long as to
become systematic disorder require medicine
to be taken in.ardly 10 remove them entirely
But in most common cases, by applying this
ointment externally, as directed, it will give
relief And even in old people, whose pains
have been Of longer standing. it will often ease
the pain.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-09-02
FLAX-SEED
WANTED BY
Burkhart & Riddle.
august ~
Notice.

FEyHOSE persons who became pur-
E chssers at the sale of the personal proper
" of Mr.. John Euass, deceased, are informed
that their respective obligations became due on
che 7,h inst and that psymen, is Immediately
requested; those falling to pay with" short
ame, may expect suits to compel the same
WIN. SNODGRASS, Admir-.
august 1o ST.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-09-02
TAKES AND yFyBl8S
or 1924.

NoTiCE is HEREBY GIVEN, That ,hc4
IN Public Taxes and Officers Fees in The.
county of Berkeley. for the year 1924. are due
and in our hands for collection. We ara
bound under the law 10 account for the Taxe,-,
and Fees by certain period, which beings
near at hand, renders II indispensably neces.~.
ssry that We should oe prompt in making the
collections. 1t hoped that the general know.
ledge Of this fact viii prevent the necessity
OF our having to distnin the property OF any.
one, wh'eh~ill be the consequence to all who
fail to pay.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-09-02
.AMERICAN MERCURY

DERSONS holding suhsc puon papers for
j the '.dms17can .He5c'ay,' are requested
~ return them by the naade Of tae PRESENT
sO~,h august. as itG coa.emp'"ed 20 COM
nencs the puoIlcation OF tie Psper about hat
time.
way * GIDEON.
Washington City. August -, 1874,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-09-02
Wagon Making
BUSINESS

L farmers and Others OF Berkeley county.
that he has commenced the
Wagon Making Business,
at his shop on King Street, Mart,nsburz. os,po.
site the late MIR. Bishops Blacksmith sho,.
where he Is prepared TO execute all orders in
his line OF business. He can assure all those
who may please to favour him. that their work
shall be done to tbeiI satisfaction-.-he has on
hand large quantity offirst rate seasoned
staff MICHAEL BII.AilRE.
August lo.-t
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-09-02
Sherif's Sales.
august 10

vNIV.L be sold, for cash, on "Wednesday the
w LIST of September next in the morning.
at the house of Henry Myers, and in the after
noon at the house of John L. Myers,
Horses, Cattle, Hogs, Sheep, Farm
ing Utensils, Wagon, Household and
Kitchen Furniture, sc. SC.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-01-20
From the National Republican.
PYROLIGNEOUS ACID.

10 correct some erroneous impress
sions now going the rounds in some OF
the eastern papers, respecting this i'm.
portant article, and the manner Of ma.
king i, | beg leave through the medium
OF your paper to offer few observations,
the result, not OF experience, but Of
readings and of reasoning, together WITH
conversations with intelligent Europeans
on the subject.
The PyrolIgneous acid is said to have
been discovered long time ago, by the
celebrated Gltuber, VINO called it the vi
negar of wood. Is extraordinary pow
ers in the preservation of animal subs,an-
ces from pu,refaction, are of but recent
discovery. One of,he first experiments
madr, was on two or three fish JUS, taken
from the water, and simply dipped in
the liquid These after han ing in the
shade 60 DAYS, were taken down, cooked
and eaten, and found to be of good flavor,
without the least faint Of putreraction.
1t has long been observed, that in order
to preserve hams, &. for any conside-
raole time, we must salt them more than
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-01-20
NOTiCN.

4 IL those Indebted TO the estate of Ed
WARD CARROLL. deceased, are re-
quested to settle immediately Those who
have demands against SAID estate, will exhibit
them authenticated according to law
SAMUEL A. LOTION, .4dm'r,
Green Co. Jan. Is, 1924.
Mr.. Lotion requests us to state, for the sa-
tlsiaction of all persons concerned, that, about
the hist OF Augusta last, he sent an advertisement
to this office. and paid for its insertion, for the
sale OF the personal property of the above men,
toned pc IN, deceased, with directions for
its first publication four or five weeks there.
after; but, in the mean time, il was overlook
ed, till after the day of sale.]
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-01-20
KENTUCKY LEGISLATURE.
From NC Franktort Argls, .Ian. z.

X
On "Wednesday, the oil concerning
Banks was reported IN new shape.
Il discon,lnues The burning Of the notes,
requires The branches To lor" ard all col
lected to the prime pal banks where they
are To be kept on deposit, abplishes pro-
tests IN both banks, AID requi.os the
same calls to be made on directors as on
other debtors. In this form the bill
passed to third reading. The bill 10
establish new county put OF paris Of
Shelby, Nelson and BnIlnt, passed thar
horse. The countv was named SPEN
{ f }, after the ga'lan, capllin OF that
name who fell at the battle OF Tippe.
canoe.
On Thursday the bill passed for pay
ing into the trcas1rp he II, Ii proceeds OF
The Commonwealth bank whica ma
accrue during the present year, as well
as the interest on the Literary Fund.
The etiecl of this act is to suspend the
increase OF the Literary Fond for oae
year. On Friday, Mr. Koran, from the
Ipigt committee, reported remunstrance
10 Congress, against the decision of the
Supreme Court, on the subject of claim
ant laws, in pursuance Of the resolutions
heretotoi dopted. On Saturday, Mr.
WteklUee huiltted lon prol,s agaios
the resolutions adop ed in reiaiou 10 ifl,
decision Of The Cour, nj Appeals and tho
Supreme Court Much warmth arps,
on a proposition to p int this paper. Nhicl.
motion failed by an equal voie, AZ vai-
ing for it and AZ against i. ON M ,n-
dav last, the renopstrance to Congress,
reported by Mr.. Rowan, was adopted i
the House nl Representatives, by W {
Of 90 tn IS, and in the Senate bv 8 10
5. On Yesterday, the hill TO conslrur
a canal al Louisville, wa, reporteI b.,
Mr. TODD eon, and after an able spec D.
BY him n support OF il, and many re-
mark frcm other gentlemen. il was Ii
Oh the table unti the frs OF June. w =
cannot bat think that the fate of TIL
measure would have been different, b adj
/. been urged earler in the session.
The bill from he II puse of Represen-
tatives, relative To coneeyances, making
VOID all sales under exec utions issued or
levied contrary 70 the provisions of the
endorsement and replevln laws, and for
bidding the recording of any convey
ances on such sales, rejected yester-
day in the Senale.
An adjournment is expected this eve
ming.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-01-20
Information Wanted,

AtHARLES HARRISON left this place in
" the year 1878, and went to the state Of
Missouri. Tie has not been heard Of here
since in June l82l--he was then in st. Gene.
we've county, Missouri Any person having q
knowledge of him since that time, will confer
lasting favor on his disconsoate friends by
communicating the same by letter, to the sub
scrlber in Salem, Indiana Tie is BY occnpa.
ton cabinet maker, and sometimes works at
the House Carpenters business, is between
a and 25 years of age. about feet or IN
ches high, siraig] built, fair complexion, dark
hair and b.ue eyes.
ROBERT HARRISON.
Salem, la, Nov z, 1928.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-01-20

NOT ICE
TO RUNAWAY SUBSCRIBERS.


The great losses we have sustained from this
class of our bat'oas, induces us to adopt mea.
slres to check the evil.
Notice is therefore hereby given, to all sub
scribers for the SPECTATOR, from the com.
mencement of its publication to the present
time, and persons otherwise indebted at this Of
fee, who have either abseonded, or changed
their places Of residence without apprzing US
OF the same, or making any arrangement fort the
payment ofarrears, that unless they settle their
respective accounts before the 9th day of April
next, their names will be Published with the
sum due from each. And thereafter, the names
of all who so abscond or change their places of
residence, will be published as the cases re-
spectively occur. Jan. 6, 1924.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-01-20

is either palatable or wholesome. Some
hams were therefore taken, sailed to a
palatabIe degree, simply washed with
the acid, by means oil paint brush, md
hung up. Alter several mohhs these
hams were found perfectly sweet and
Juicy, with no Other taste than oi salt
and smoke, which except in he acid,
had not been applied to them.
/ The manner OF procuring this acid
was Tor long time held as one of the
lnscrutable mys cries oil quackery until
some more liberal minded Chemist pro-
cured It by distilling wood Alter the
publication of the above experiments,
the process was simpllfied as follows -
A kiln was walled up like a lime kiln,
lined with clay mortar, filled with wood,
covered over with The same mortar, eX-
cept small funnel which communlca :
ed wi h common sull worm, and lire
being sci at the door oil the kiln, it was
then closed up, except small air hole !;
| the process OF Charring, like that OF d
common coal kiln, proceeded, and the
vapor passing off through the worm was
condensed, into liquid, which being
left to stand for few days, was found to
bear on its surface light oil, substance,
| called aahthh; al The bottom was pre-
| clpitated common tar, while the prlnci-
pal part between was found to be Pyro-
llgneous acid A ton of seasoned wood
beach or oak which according to Brl-
llsh authors is 40 cubic feet, produced
70 gallons and the coal was sufficient
20 pay for the wood and the labor al
making the acid Except the kiln.)
| propose the following not very ex
penslve method, viz a cube OF little
more than three fee side, ought, accord
ing to the above account, TO conan
wood enough to produce so gallons.
Procure a six plate stove OF that dlmcn.
sion, the plates little thicker than usual,
and door large enough 10 admit the wood
In manner as compact as coal kiln !,
connect il with pipe TO be inserted in a
common still worm and tub; or what
would, think be cheaper and better con.
slrncted as follows: make two tin cyln-
alers, the one about Two feet long, and
we've or fifteen inches in diameter, the
olher. one and half inch less, in diane
ter, but of the same length place the
.ess within the grea CT and connect then.
~ means of circular strips of lin well
'pldered, leaving an aperture and pipe a,
he top, on one side, and similar on
II the bottom on ;he Other. Let this be
laced III tub with water, and used in
stead OF a worm. Ooe Of these might be
made TO produce acid enough Tor large
1e'ghborhood. II The ABOVE shoutd
orpve ot any benefit to the community, |
shall be highly grali6ed. c.
n. b. The edges of the plates may
be made Tight By III ans of a paste ii
common tough clay and glue, or whites
II eggs.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-01-20

ira half-sheet of four pages. These
four pages, it is intended to devote, chief
ly, to such kinds OF information as are
interesting to farmers and planters; and
summary OF passing news OF general
interest. In the autumn Of each year it
is proposed to send 10 every subscriber
an Agricultural almanac, which is to
contain valuable receipts and hints. nse-
FIJI to the farmer, and especially to the
housewife.
The price is to be raised from four TO
fire dollars, and the safe arrival fevety
number is 10 be guaranteed. II is NV
cheap enough; but we think the ertra
will be richly worth The ertra dollar
and SO keep the paper at least within It's
present very low price, for work of
so much practical usefulness M. S.
has our best wishes. Hash. Rep.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-01-20
NGw-oRLrASs, DEC. Is.

II eggs.

PRICES CURRENT.
cotton-Lous. and Miss. choice, 1872 10 cts.
prime, II a ~ 81 quail 145 ais;
Sd quail. II! 34-sales-Mobie or
). Ala. prime, II lag; I'd do. 9 a
~; Sd do. a o-scarc Tenn. and
~ Ala. prime, l l 123 ID quad. 8
a 10; Sd d. a 74-scarce.
io6acco-lst quail. Ia cs; ID do. 5 Ia; -
and suspended, A. sales; bale, a
Eour-lst quail. Sc rs a z; shipping, Sc 50
scarce; sour, none.
Utiskey-gal. 81 a 80 cts. An. Gin, 40 a As.
Segar-L.ou. on plant. Id. g. u cts. in town,
a 8; Havana, white, II Is do
brown, IL, scarce; loaf, E , a
rs lump. ID a 10.
Pork-Mess, nsp. Sl2 a Is; prime, do. 9 So
alJ; cargo, z a Z 50.
8esf-Northern mess, 50 50; cargo, No. 1,
new, so; do No. 2, 6 50.
9ag@ing-Scot h, 26, % cts. Ken'y 90 a
% 1-2
Bale RObe-N j" hern, 8 a 9 cts. enty; Ken,
61-2a7. Cordage, 50 cwt.
Lead-lb. pig ) l + cts bar, 7; sheet, s a 9
Cofss-W. |. green, ID. D D cts. St. Do
mingo, ~ a2l-plenty
Cteese-Amercan, good, 8 a 10 cts. 10. plenty
Candles-spern, Is a o cts ; tallow, IL q
II ID. plenty and dull. Soap, ID. No. /.
g; scarce No. , s So -olentr.
Seh--Liverpoo blown, per sack, 50 r
ground, 25, sales Turks island 40 a
As cts. bushel.
hon-Swedes, assorted, ton, 1856 castings, a
j cts. lb.
Bac0n-hams, 9 a II cts. b.; good scarce
sides a 3; Lard z as
Cidier--S5 a bbl doz. IS
cor7--ears. 81 l 25 bbl.; corn nieal2 so 3
So
CodGsh-S2 50a275, box. Sales; salmon, Dbl
l6 a II; mackerel, bbl. No. /, s; No. Q
5; No. 3, 400
Hy--l Ia cents lb.--heavy.
Logvood-CaUpeach ton S25 50-sales.
Lumber-pine boards, Vi. 51o 25-plentv and
dull S,aues, (l2J0) pipe, culet, 81
W. o. hhds, % a 26; r. o. do. 30; Dbl
IL; hoop poles, VI. hid. l6 20; Dbl.
al2.
.NMls-from 4dto god, lb. 7 a71.2cs.-plentv
M-Florence, 80 TASKS box, So; Bordeaux
II bottles, IS 50 as 50; sperm. gal 81
cts hnseed IS Il 70; tanners, Dbl
Sl3 50al5
Porter London, doz. s. so 8 Philad. Dbl
Sac, nominal.
Petber-lb. 10 a % cts.
Rice-lo0 lbs. 49, 3 5o-good scarce.
.Shot-Amer. ali sizes, bag, 25 lbs S2a2 121-2;
English, do. 2 IS; do % lbs. 2 so a
275.
Holland Gin-gall. 80 100 cts. Cognac Bran
dy. 81 Is a SO; Jamaica Rum, 80 q
80 cts; ,Nerp- ENGLAND, do 30 36.
1ea-gunpowder,lb 81 IS 81 hyson.skin
Is 80 cts.
Bees ruar-lb. 80 80 cts.
Madeira, gall. 50 50 3 50 Tenerife,
81 a IL; Malaga, 80 a IS cts.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-01-20
Another Citizen Of Illinois.

AT large and respectable meeting OF
the citizens of the county OF S Clair,
holden al Belleville on the 9Th day oil
December, 1928, DAVID BLACKWELL,
Esq. was called to the chair, and ALFRED
CowLEs was appointed Secretary
which meeting the following resolutions
were adopted
Whereas, the freedom ofthe elective
franchise is one Of the main pillars of a
republican government: and whereas
IN our opinion, the people ought to ex-
ercise their rights in selec ing their can
dldates to all important Offices: There.
fore,
lst RESOLVED, That the present cri
SIS Il our State reqaires that the friends
OF freedom concentrate their votes al
the nj election.
81 ResoIped That it ne recommends
ed to the people throughout the county.
to assemble al the town Of Bellevile IN
the first Friday in February, 1924, for
tie purpose OF devislng some method o.
selecting candidates for The next election.
Sd. RESOLVED, That the foregoing
proceedings be published in the Ed
wardsvllle Spectator.
Signed by order of the meeting.
DAVID BLACKWELL Ch'm.
ALFRED CowLEs. Sec'y.