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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-07-29
JOHN s. poRTERFIELU,
PETER GARDNER,
Depsties s'ar Erasmus Can't, Steri6

DtpEtes Jar Erasmus Can't, SicrF.
N. B.--The undersigned viii attend
at John Gregg's tavern on the LIST Saturday IN
August and September at Robert snolgrass'
Esq on the 2d Saturday in August and sep.
TENDER; and at Abraham Marlatt's on the 81
Saturday in August and September, for the
purpose of receiving Taxes and Fees from those
in his district. the bounds OF which are as 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 saidstrect to the north end.
and from thence to the mouth of Dry Run,
with said Run TO the head on North Mountain,
and west with the top of said Mountain to
I,oyd's Gap road, with said road to the mouth
OF Mill Creek at Sharp's saw mill. with said
Creek up to Thomas Robinson's saw mill dam,
and from thence with the road by George T..
vcrhart's TO the Morgan county line The
undersigned will receive good merchantable
wheat, at the market prices, in payment of
Taxes and Fees, If delivered shortly at the
Bedington NJ IL
JOHN 8. PoRTERFIELD, D. S.
July %
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-07-29

Curious adperiissEsni. Mr.. Peer
Ham, of Wincherter, virga offers .'sir
ceats and a chez 81 tobacco rsrdrd, /" for
an apprentice named Robert Beatty,
aged 9, whom he thus describes
lie is very remarkable chap at
times, particularly IN the old of the
moon, and little fkghty at all times.
His beard Is very remarkable he shaves
once month. The appearance of his
upper lip aud chin resembles that Of the
back ola young SQUAD; when laughing,
bis mouth is much in the shape of that
of an opoSsum in the montIiof August
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-07-29
NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN. Tlat the

~ Public Taxes and Officers Fees il the
county Of Berkeley, for the year 1924, are due
snL III our hands for collection. We are
bound under the law 10 account FOR the Taxes
and Fees by certain period. which beng
near at hand, renders il indisPensably neces-
sary that we should be prompt IN making the
collections. It's hoped that the general know-
ledge Of this fact will prevett the necessity
of our having to dislrain the property OF any
one, which wiz be the consequence to all who
fail TO pay.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-07-29
MARTlNSBURG
I9I3ElALH AUADMMlYo

A PUBLIC EX.l.nLN.lTTOsr
TWILL take place on Thursday and Friday
w the 5th and 9th Of August beginning at
10 o'clock,) when those who are DESTROYS of
witnessing the rogress Of the young ladies'
are respectfully invited to attend
The ensuing session will commence on Mon.
day the 9th OF September an early application
will be necessary, as the number OF pupils viii
continue to be limited. No young lady can
be admitted for shorter time than a session
July % m
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-07-29

Dickinson Co'iege.-On Wednes
day the 9TH inst. the annual commence
ment of Dickinson College was held
in the Presbyterian church in Cal Isle,
(Pa) The Rev Dr. Mason, although
tailoring under the effects Of recent
indisposition, presided on the occasion.
Twenty four young gentlemen were
admitted to the degree of A. B. Of
whom l8 were from Pennsylvania, 2
from Maryland, 2 from New York, /
from Virginia, and from the District
Of Columbia. The degree of A, NJ
was conferred on SIX gentlemen The
Rev. Professor M'Clelland has decli
ned the offer Of the presidency which
was lately made him, preferring his
present situation as Professor. He
will act as principal, however, we un
derstand, I'LL successor to DR.. Mason
arrives.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-07-29

MARRIED. on TUESDAY morrmg last, by
The Rev, MIR Mshoney, MIR lnoNAssC. snIra,
to Mrs. IsABELLA c. paIcE. both Of this place
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-07-29

Race Horse in as,c position. Among
the new articles announced in an adver-
tisment as being exhibited at the New
England Museum, 76 Court street, Bos-
ton, is celebrated Race Horse Eclps.'
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-07-29
Trust Sale.

10y virtue of deed of trust executed to me
Id BY Ann Anderson on the ilth day of A.
pril, 1878, and duly recorded in the county
cour, of Berkeley. to secure the payment OF
money, due Mary Anderson and Nancy Ander-
son. / will sell, at public auction, for ready
money, at the Stone Tavern, Mil Creek, Va
ON Friday the 18th of August next,
ONE NEGRO BOY,
about eight years old. Such title as is vested
in the subscriber will be made
DAVID MILLER, Trustee.
July %
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-07-29
MARTINsBURG, JUL %, 1894.

1t lis expected that the Rev MIR Summerheld
will attend the Camp Meeting to be held
in this county, commencing next Thurs5ay.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-07-29

BY TIE arrival of the ship Colon, at Boston,
Ii, South America, commercial sdvices to the
18th April have been received, at which time
-four was worth ten dollars per barrel at that
place. On Saturday last, it was selling in Bal
timore for FIVE dollars seventy five cents per
barrel White Wheat one dollar and ten cents
per bushel--Red do one dollar The millers
in this neighborhood are offering seventy Ave
cents per bushel for wheat.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-07-29

De Witt Clinton is announced in the New
York papers, asa Candidate for Governor of
that state.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-07-29

.'fr. CahoRa.-Many reflections have been
made upon the extreme youth of this gentle
man, considered as Candidate for the Presi-
dency. We are not, and perhaps never will
be favorable to his pretensions 20 that exalted
station; but for the information of the public.
and the correction Of the general misconcep-
ton on the subject, We beg leave to state the
following particulars: Mr.. Calhoun delivered
his first speech in Congress, January, 1872, on
the Judiciary System. BY tue constitution
he must have been al least twenty-five. This
will make him forty-seven; and it is probable
he is some few years older.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-07-29

r;inian Edwards passed through Frederick.
town on the Esd inst. for the west
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-07-29

Literary Premium The proprie7
tor of the Medical Recorder, Mr.. Jas.
Webster, offered during the last year a
premium of one hundred dollars for
the best essay on the epidemic fevers
which have aft cted our country for
the last few years The proprietor
now states that many essays were re.
ceived from various parts of the Uni
ted States, and that the premium was
awaI Died by the committee appointed
FIR that pu pose to the essay bearing
the motto of Ve,itas non fila est auc
toritatiS This essay, we have the
pleasure to announce, was written by
Dr.. John E Cooke, of this place. -
OF its merits, the proprietor says,
"The usefulness of the design will,
we think, be folly supported by the re
spectahilny of the memoir, moi only as
II embraces many OF the opinions, on
this interesting subject, which have
been accumulated in the United States
and Europe, in the periodical and
Their publications, but also. as it gives
the result of the experience of an able
practitioner, whose philosophical acu-
men is eqnalled only by his judgment
and his zeal"
We take this opportunity of recon
mending this periodical publication to
our readers. The zeal of the proprie-
tor is well worthy of patronage, and
is fully displayed 10 giving such high
premiums in order to elici. the talent
and embody in his work the expert
cnce Of the profession.
Winchester Repub.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-07-29

ARKANSAS, June THE President
of U. ). has appointed d.. Joseph Par
ton and Thomas .Hathers, Esq. of this
Territory, and anderson Carr, Esq. Of
Memphis, Tenn. TO be Commissioners
to survey route for the road authori--
zed by late act of Congress) from
Memphis, in the state of Tennessee, to
Little Rock, in the Territory of Arkan-
sas.
Maj William Bradford, late of the U.
s. Army, has been appointed Brigadier
General of the Militia of the territory
of Arkansas, in the room of Gen. Ed
mund Hogan, resigned
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-07-29

There has been net gain to the state
of New Hampshire, of S2,7es,6i, from
the labour of the conv,cts in the Peni-
Tertiary during the past year.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-07-29

Emigration 10 Hayti On Wednesday
the 7th inst meeting of the people OF
color of the city of New York, was held
in the African Baptist Church, in Antho-
ny street, for the purpose of hearing the
Report of a Committee, appointed at a
previous meeting, to consider the propo-
sition of President Boyer, in relation t.
the emigration of free people of color
from the United States to Hayti. The
committee reported the expediency Of
forming society, "for the general OBJ
ject of promoting emigration to Hayti.'
President Boyer's communications, to-
gether with citizen Gfanville's instruc-
tons, having been read, it was unani-
mously voted to form a society, after
which constitution was adopted and
twenty persons chosen a board of mana
gers to conduct the concerns Of the In
stitution.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-07-29

Washington Irving has undertaken TO
edlt "A collection of English literature,' y
TO be published in Paris, by Galignani
ana D'dot, in monthly numbers. 1t is
10 be selection from the best English
""rk'-and biography of each author
= 1" be gwen, either o: tgind by Mr. IT.
ing "r ,riecicd
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-07-29
GErTrsprRe, p. JuL- ,I.-.Fa'tifri-

GETTYSBURG, Pr. JuLv aI.-.Fa'tifsf-
ness Of a Dog. To The manY instances
of faithfulness in the affectiouate ami
mai, we thiak one which happened near
this place on Monday morning last, is
well worth adding.
MIR. Matthias 0rndorff. of Menallen
township, was crossing field, about
quarter of mile distant from his house,
when he was attacked by very vicious
bull. The animal raised him with his
horns, and threw him, he supposes, a
bout IS or is feet, upon a fence; and.
as nc was falling, was caugh. BY the
bull, and pressed against the fence by
bis horns. In this situation. he was
held until he found his strength gradu-
ally weakening and was nearly exhaus-
ted, when his dog, who had heard his
first cry, came running from the house
|one-fourth o. mile distant, TO his assis-
lance, and Immediately attacked the au-
imal, and relieved his master from this
dreadful situation. Mr.. O. has received
but one serious wound, which is very
deep one in the thigh, where the animal
first struck him. In all probability, had
il not been for the watchiulncss s speed
of his faithful dog, he must have soon
been deprived of life Sen,ineL
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-07-29

A bridge has been recently thrown
across the Pee Dee, at Cheraw, IS O.
where the river is Ais feet wide Ii
rests on three arches. and is, including
the abutments, 1887 feet in length.
On Tuesday last, two stout Rhode
Islanders assembled the steeple of the
First Baptist Meeting house in Provi
dence, by the lightning rod, and afiix.
ed a tackle to the point of the spire-
200 feet from the earth.
A similar feat we have heard was
once performed at Towards meeting
house in Boston. by rope maker S
son or apprentice, who fell, but caught
the rod again before ne reached the
ground.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-07-29

New York, July Is Among the
respectable strangers now visiting this
city, is the Hon John Trumhull, of
Connecticut. author of the we'll known
natienal poem M'Fingal. AT the age
of ~, this distinguished scholar and
learned jurist enjoys good health, and
the full exercise OF his mental faculties
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-07-29
[ Winchester Repub.

Theological Seminary Of the Presbyte-
Sias Church.-The professorship, which
the Synod of Philadelphia engaged to
found, is, we understand, likely to be
completely endowed. The endowment
is 100000, ofwhich amount of SIS, 900
are already collected or subscribed; of
the latter sum, the Christian advocate
states, the Presbyterians of Philadelphia
have contributed $4,000 within few
weeks past. The Presbyterians of Bal
timore, within the same time, have con-
tributed $4,000. The remaining $1,000
it is said may reasonably be expected to
be secured before the end of the year.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-07-29

Increase Of Population.-Mrs. Rhoda
Cunningham, Of Bradford county. in the
state of Tennessee, who is now in her
esd year, native of Ireland, is the
ancestor, at this time, OF two hundred
and eighty-four living decendants--chil-
dren, grandchildren, and great-grand-
children, even to the fourth generation.
What is most consolatory to the de-
cIining years Of this most venerable
matron, is, that, out of this long line of
defendants, none have yet done aught
to detract from the character of an ho-
nest family; but all are esteemed wor-
thy citizens, engaged in the most lauda-
bic pursuits of life the earning either
bread by the sweat of their brow.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-07-29
Extract cfc letter to ore Of ths Editors
of Lynctb,rg Vn. daiad
Rosroy. June %. 1924.

In Massachusetts we are all of one
sentiment on the subject of the Presi-
dencv, in favor of her worthy son John
q. Adams.--You may rest assured this
feeling is as firmly rooted and unchan-
geable as the rocks of our iron-bound
shores. From the outset of the presi-
dental G ontest, we have here supported
him from well founded confidence in
his preeminent talents, and his sound
political principles-principles such as
Samuel Adams and Thomas Jefferson
have recognized and approved, princi-
pies far more congenial to the views OF
the soundest politicians of your state.
than those Of another of the candidates
principles of the purest and OF unadul-
terated republicanism; and you may
rest assured that he will have not mere
ly the solid column OF Massachusetts,,
but of New England, in the electoral
vote. We have considered, and now
consider, j. @. Adams the peoples, the
nations candidate; and his fellow citi-
zens here would have enlisted with equal
zeal in his cause, had he, instead of being
a son of Massachusetts, been native of
Georgia or of Ohio-born on the shores
ofthe Mississippi or of Ontario. Had
he been citizen of "Old Virginia" in
stead of old Massachusetts,, with what
zeal we would have supported him may
be Judged of from the firmness and pa
triotism with which we have in former
days rallied around your beloved JEFF
ferson and Madison, and from the cor
dial and consistent support which we
have given, and still give to your Mon
roe.
assure you, we look with great So
licitude to the course Virginia will take
in relation to the Presidency. If she
adhere to Mr. Crawford she inevitably
places herself in minority; for, of all
the candidates, his chanceis the least,
either with the people or in the house.
Besides, can the noble spirit of Virginia
bend to support man who is associa-
ted with Albert Gallatin. as Vice Presi-
dent? A Virginian vote to make for
etSHeF- ueheFani d Stranger W oui no"
bits and our language, Vice PRESIDENT
NV heart revolts at the idea Were
Massachusetts madly resolved on such
an act, sleep should be stranger to my
eyeiids and rest to my limbs, ill it had
been prevented. l cannot but ho pc
and believe that Virginia will perceive
that her interest, her honor, every con
sideration, demand of her. to act in con
cert with her ancient ally sold Massa-
chusetts,' and vote ford. @. Adams.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-07-29

late Metz Gazette states the amount
of the military forces of Europe to be
{, 100000 men, including the sea and
land forces. The whole of the terrific
rial revenue of Europe doesn not amount
to more than l,s00,00o,00o francs. =
About the eightieth part of the popula-
ton of Europe is under arms. and each
inhabitant furnishes about $40 year
for the support of this mass OF armed
men, and yet all are in profound Peacel
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-07-29

On the lst instant, as the new and
elegant schooner Union, Captain j
Mosher, was sailing up the st. Law
rance, under light though unsteady
side breeze, having on board the cap
tain and crew, 6 in number, carpen-
tiers, and 9passengers amongwhom was
family consisting Of the husband the
wife and five children. When the YES
sci was about two miles above Brook
vile, in rapid Current, sudden gust
of wind struck her sails, and no efforts
could save her from upsetting, for in
four or seconds she was on her beam
ends.
The five children were in the hold
and their parents were on deck, the
woman fell overheard, and with much
difficulty was saved, two children, one
seven years old and the other an infant,
were killed by the falling Of some part
of the cargo upon them; and as the YES
sci did not fill for twelve or fifteen
minutes, two of the children were saved,
but all exertions failed to save one boy
about 10 years old, who was in the hold
when it filled; at that time, when his
hopes were all gone, it was truly horri-
Bile to hear his shrieks within, answered
by responding cries of parents and chil-
dren without. Canada paper.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-07-29

SAVANNAH, July s---Mr John Coils,
formerly mate of the ship Indian Chief,
returning from the ship Juno, at Five
Fathom, 10 the city, in pilot boat, on
Thursday, overcome by the heat of the
sun, fell into the arms of one of the
pilots, and expired in few minutes. He
had gone down to the Juno to take pas
sage for New York, which he was not
able to obtain, in consequence of her
being full. An inquest was held over
the body, and verdict returned, "Died
by the visitation Of God.o
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-07-29

RedeeminS the Time.-A merchant in
boston, as one among the various means
OF doing good, has adopted the pra :tice
OF keeping on his counter a variety of
religious Tracts, which he gives away
TO transient customers, whenever he
thinks such present would be accep-
table and useful. In most eases, these
little messengers are welcomed with
gratitude, and often no doubt are pro-
ductive of the most valuable effects -
Is not this an example worthy of imi-
tatfone Phil Rec
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-07-29

The New England Conference of
the Methodist Episcopal Church, con-
vened at Barnard, VT. June %: present
Bishops George and Hedding, ninety
four members of the Conference, and
about thirty local preachers and candi-
dates.
Twenty seven persons were admitted
as members of the Conference, and
received Deacon's orders. Eight per-
sons were ordained elders, and fifteen
young men were admitted on trial.
The increase of Church rembers in
TINS Conference the year past, is 1899.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-27
Take Notice.

A LII those who became purchasers
IN at the sale of the property Of Mrs Sarah
Rush, deceased, are Informed that their respec-
tive obligations will become due on the 9th
inst. and that prompt payment viii be expected
from every one, those failing to make payment
at that time. need not expect ans Indulgence,
as suits will be brought without respect 10 per.
sons JAMES MASON, Admir-.
MAY 81
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-27
IN CHANCERY.

u lie defendants, John Filson, George
Fison. Frederick Thrasher and Nancy his
wife, Jacob Miller and Jane his wife, Robert
Fison, Thomas Filson, James Filson, and Daniel
St,ltz and Mary his wife, not having entered
their appearance and given security according
to the act Of assembly and rules of this court,
and it appearing TO the satisfaction of the Court
that they are not inhabitants of this state IL is
ordered, ] hat the said defendants Go appear
here on the second Monday in August next,
and answer the bill of the plaintiff, and that a
copy of this order be forthwith inserted for two
months successfully in the Martinsburg Gazette,
and posted at the door of the court house OF
this county.
a Copy-Tese,
ID. HUNTER, c. B. G.
may 70 On
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-27
CERTIFICATES.

have within the last two years had an op.
portunity of seeing cases Of very inyeterate III
GERS, which having resisted previously the re-
gular modes Of treatment, were healed by the
use of Mr.. Swaim's Panacea and do believe,
from what have seen, that it will prove au inn
portant remedy in scrotulous, vernal anG mer-
curiai diseases.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-27
Notice.
Take Notice.

a III. persons indebted 60 The estate Of Capt
IA James Keruey, Sen. deed are requested
- make payment by the middle Of May next
as il is the wish Of The undersigned 10 bring
the business TO a speedy settlement those ltail
ing TO make payment by that time, need not
expect any further indulgence.
JACOB yANDOREN, Jr Admir-.
April 2y st
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-27
n Office.

A IL those who made purchases at the sale
IA at The personal estate OF Mr. George
Small deceased, are informed that their respec-
tive Obligations will become due OH the Esd
lust. aud that payment must be promptly made;
those failing "a make payment BY the first OF
June next, may expect their obligations TO be
put into the hands OF proper officers for collec-
hon, without respectto persons,
GEORGE WOLFF.
WILLIAM BOWERS,
.fl,n',s de boais non Of George Small, iced
NAV Is
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-27

"'ay' aud ''''Ss s Ds5eadao,.. 5 !,
THE defendants, Joseph Ford and ta1srge
L Silyers, not aaving entered their appear
ance, and given security according to the act
Of assembly and the rules of this court; and il
appearing 10 the satisfaction of the court that
they are not inhabitants this state 10
Ordered, That the said defendants do appear
here Cd the second Monday in June next, and
answer the bill of the plaintiff, and that a copy
of this order be forthwith inserted for two
months successfully IN the Martinsburg Ga
rette, and be po.ted at the door Of the Court
House of this county
A Copy-Te-te,
d HUNTER, c. B. c.
March 10 1924 en- IL
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-27
VIR GINA, to wit
Berkeley County Court,
May Term, 1894.
Reuben FIlson, Plaintiff,

AGAINST
Mary Tilson widow of Robert tllson, decea.
sed, John Filson, George Filson, Frederick
fhrasher and Nancy his wfr, late Nancy Filson,
Jacob Miller and Jane his wife, late Jane Fllson,
Robert filson, Thomas FiIson James Fllson
Daniel S'ultz and Mary his wife, late Mary Filson,
and Robert Bashorcs son of Rachel Bashore, de
ased, late Rachel Filson, heirs of said Robert
Fllson, deceased, Defendants,