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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-01
From the .Natio,sai .jouriat

The following extract of letter from q
pentlaman to his friend in this city, describes
: rich. and we are informed, rapidly impfoy.
Jag section of the State of Virginia. The let
ter is dated
.sfid lie Fork Of Holsion River.
Wythe County, Va. November g, 1895.
Though by disposition and will bent
on speed, here must tarry, and delay
to resume my journey till the storm be
oyer, and the elements prove more IA
yorabie to the object of my pursuit. =
Meantime, as have promised you, and
nv inclination dictates, ] will make the
best of these hours of leisure, and let
the raging rain beat on my roof as
much as it pleases, till new sun sets
again in my face, and recalls me to the
duty of the field.
Fam now $50 miles from you; having
travelled, out OF this, 1870 on the east
side of the Blue Ridge, from Washing
ton to Rock fish Gap, and 200 miles on
the west side, in the great lime stone
valley of Virginia. Little can say
that you do not know already about
this country, particularly on the east
side of the Ridge, its character resem-
bling great deal the immediate neigh.
borhood of the District; the face OF the
country, the growth of trees, the staple,
the habits of the inhabitants, being the
same. West of the Mountains, the char
acter changes materially. The moment
| entered tue valley formed by the Blue
Ridge and the North Mountains, l
found myself in much better country,
rich Of its own productions, which are
various and abundant passed thro'
numerous hourishing towns, met with
travellers of all descriptions, wagons,
and droyes of animals from the western
states, on their way to the District If
Columbia, Maryland and Pennsylvania,
and with many morers emigrating to
the West This is, indeed, the great
thoroughfare of all the wagoning for
produce and goods from Philadelphia
and Baltimore to w. Virginia, +. Ten
nessee, f. Kentucky, Mississippi, &c -
The accommodation Tor travellers are
comfortable; and from the state OF ag.
riculture, and the fertility of soil, pro-
visions are cheap. The habits and in
dustry Of this valley partake much of
the Ger ans, there having been con-
siderable emigration of these people
from Maryland; the fields are highly
improved. and the large lofty barn, we'll
filled with provender, is not the least
cheering sight to the weary traveller
through this rough, billy, but productive
country.
This valley possesses number of
valuable iron WORKS, among which
stands first the Ciorsrdais Furnace. the
property of your distinguished citizen,
Col. Tayloe. ii is said to yield clear
income of $4,000! On the New Riv :
er, head waters of the great Kenhawa,
Wythe county, there is very rich lead
niue, belonging to Mr. jackson, an
English gentleman. This is an excel
lent property, il having made rich all
those that engaged in the working Of il,
and yet they have to contend wits the
difficulties of transportation. the lead of
that mine being sent. by land casfiage,
to Baltimore Cor market
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-01
VIRGINIA:
Berkeley County, to lgis:
September Term, 1926.
Emanuel Eversolr. Plaintiff.

September Term, 1895.
Emanuel Eversolr. Plaintiff,
Thomas Turner, in bis own right. joseph
Forman, Robert Sncdgrass. and Thomas Tur-
ner, Executor OF Ruth Turner & Executor Of
John Turner. George Evans. Committee of
John Turner and Guardian Of Joseph Turner.
George Evans in his own right and Mary hss
wife, and John hedges. s Elizabeth his vile.
which said Thomas, John. Joseph, Mary and
Elizabeth were legatees under the will Of
John Turner deed. Defendants,
In CHaN'CERl.
THE defendant, Thomas Turner not having
entered his appearance, and given security ae-
coriing to the act Ut assembly and the rules of
this court, and i appearing to the satisfaction
Of the couet that he is not m inhabitsns Of this
state--H il gfaered. That the said defendant.
Thomas Turner appear on the second Mon.
dsy in December neAi. and sns~er the bill Of
the plsiessil, ADD slla, q copy Of this order be
forthwith inserted FOR two months successfully
in the harrisburg s.szette. and be posted At
the door Of the Court House Of this county.
A Copy--Tesfe,
D. HUNTER, C. D. c.
September IS. l825.--2m
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-01
5eNIs 9N1ISpTAs
MARTINsBURG. Dss. !, 1875.

Monday next, the first Session of the
nineteenth Congress will convene at;he
Capital in Washington. This Session, in
all probability, viii be an important one /;
business of very Interesting nature,
wl. be laid before that body, both as to
Foreign Relations, and also Home
Concerns, particularly relative TO the
controversy between Georgia and the
II States. The Georgia Legislature is
now in session; we have, to-day, made
extracts from Gov fRouP's Message to
that body, which show his temper and
d;sgsytion towards the General Govern
ment The Virginia Legislature, also,
meet on Monday next. Much impor-
tant business will be to transact this
session by that body. This being what
is called the Scratching year," when
two members of the Executive Council
must be displaced, and the vacancies
filled. A Governor, United States Sc
nator and Clerk to the House of Dele
gates are to be appointed; and other
offices will have TO be filed, will make
j, quite an interesting session. We will
endeavor to keep pace With them, in
laying before our patrons all the impor-
tant transactions that may take place.
Our readers may rest assured that no
pains will be spared to make the Ga
zette as interesting as heretofore, dur
ing the setting both OF the National and
State Legislatures. We will, at all e.
vents, take care to deserve a continu--
ance of public favor, which has hereto
fore been literally extended.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-01
From The Boston Patriot.

A letter from an officer on board the
Brandy vine frigate, dated London, Oc-
toner iatsDsays--'We have great deal
of company to visit our ship--more par
ticularly British Naval Officers. She
is pronounced by them, and believe
without tlattery, the finest ship ever yet
in England"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-01
Notice.

A IL persons indebted to the estate Of D0v;if
"A .MsRer. deed are notified to come far.
ward and close their accounts, either by pay-
ment or notes. those having claims against tho
said estate. are desired to bring them forward
properly authenticated for settlement.
ELIZABETH MILLER, Admir-.
WILLIAM j. MILLER, .4aim'r.
Decemher /.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-01
suarsiss5Ig Price, c@rsns
lcoRREerED wEsKLY.l |
2erieto ofthe Baitimo,r Market

iSerieto OF the baltimore Market,
For ne seek eas.ag .hoaliy. .vsp 2s.
Extracted from the weekly statement publish.
ell IN The Baltimore Patriot,
FL0UR--has been selling the past
week at % 75a 4 81 for standard qua.
lily, City Mills--extra quality at S. 25,
which may be regarded as standard
price. Howard street, from wagons,
80 ~ n 5 Is4 and from stores, IS as.
inspection for the last week amounts
to 564l Whole, "a half barrels How
ord street;--94el whole, 3S4 half bar
rels of City Mills and other Flour
We quote
superhne Howard street, per Dbl. IS i2sa5 Is
City Mills, extra qua sos
DO. staodardsqusi. s4y5sSs7l
Susquehanna, none
Corn Meal. per barrel S3aS IS.
GRAIN--The supply of Wksat has
not been large--sales of up couairy,
from the wagons al 95 90 cents per
bushel--Msryiand from 10 to 30. ,ac-
cording to quality. Corn, 81. Rye, 81.
Barisg is much wanted, and what is
aikable, would command higher
,r,,as ,hoo tha hast yytila xvheot
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-01
PENSACOLA. Oct. %.

.arriral Of tie Hornet Arrived on
Wednesday last tie a5th inst. the u. =.
Ship Hornet, in eleven days from the
capes of Virginia.
Commodores Warrington aad BAN
bridge and capt. Biddle are Commission
ers to fix upon the site for Navy De-
pot ION the coast Of Florida, within the
Gulf Of Mexico and are now proceed
ing in the examination OF the Bay of
Pensacola, with view to that object.
u. s. Slip John .fdams--We have the
satisfaction of being informed by Capt.
Nicholson of the John Adams, that the
fever, which has prevailed to some ex-
tent on board that vessel, has almost
entirely subsidized, aud that the prospect
of health being totally rs.established,
previous 10 her proceeding to sea, is
certain. We are happy 10 observe that
Midshipman Deans, whose case was
one OF the most alarming, has complete
ly recovered; and we may be permitted
to add the boast, that the admission OF
the vessel to the benefits of our healthy
Port, has undoubtedly contributed not
a little to the determination of disease
and to saving the lives of many Of her
gallant officers and crew--May the
pride of our nation, be permanently
guaranteed the blessing of a healthy rem
devious, while engaged in the perilous
service of the West India Station.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-01
Stop the TiU0in!

I'm Friday the 18th day of November, uk.
~ the subscriber loaned BAY HORSE. 70
n certain JOHN G. o'NEiI, to ride, as he
said, to Mr. Kownslar's; that he was to .re,urn
the next day, but never has been heard az
s'nce--,he Horse is fnIl sixteen hands high.
strong and active. FIVE years old last springs
has small snip in his face, shod before. and
V q natural trotter--Ihe said UNe,l bad and
took away the following property belonging to
me, silver watch, new bride, and saddles
bags. and also a saddle. belonging to negl,-
Dor of mine JOHN q. o'NEAI not retarn4
ing my property, according to promise, cons
sidef him as having STOLEN the same. Are
ward Vt Thirty LOLLARs viii he paid fot
returning the property, ard FiFvY DOLLARS
tor the property aud said 0'Nrat--iIe IL an r
rish School. Master, about STA teet high, sl~ns
der made, has soue~hat of q stocp in his walks
FAR complexion, has sar hair, large mouth,
has few smallpox marks OF his face, he i
we'll dressed. wears his hat rather to one size
OF his head; ~ fond OF strong drink, and when
moderated. is mpertinrnt. attempts to wnto
poetry. and grind grammar on Greenieaf'S
pians IL very tsIkstive. and in every respect,
most consuHatc Villain. Any Information res.
pccting said VNesl or property, will bc thanks
fully received, besides compromising.
GEORGE EVANS.
Berkeley county, Va. Dec. !.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-01
sep,ember is, is2s.--am
gEllE undersigned having determined

FEsHE Undersigned having determined
3 70 Withdraw from his Agency in settling
the accounts. Sc. and collecting The monese
due to the estate Of tire late James s. Lane, esq
and his late parsEers--earnessly requests ar
persons with ~tcm he has had partial settle
nents, and vi persons who may have desr<
to make any settlements Win him as Agent-
the lst das ~ December next, as il ID Bis atsl,.
10 v''thdfaw about that tine; be is particular I
\ q oas 10 csese Al least. all his inf psshes,ll
hls sness.
THOMAS G. HARRIS, .lzens-
sAephefdsso~n, NoT. ,, 1855
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-01

There was Gre at spotswood, Nj.
on Friday night 18th ult. FOUR MEN
!" ERE BURNT, and the rest of the
INMATES of the house, soma seven or
..r,sht, barely escaped with their lives
iAe house belonged to Richard jobs.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-01

JAMES MovreoMERY, the celebrated
poet, who has lsr thirty-one years con-
Quoted the Sheffield Iris, relinquisLed
the editorship OF that paper about the
first of October Mr.. NJ. has encoun-
tered many of the misiries attendant on
has profession, and has suffered much,
we believe, from poverty. In his con-
GLIDING address he states, what his CO.
temporaries will all do him the Justice
to believe, that from the beglnins. he
took one ground--a plain determination
Come wind or sun, come fire or flood,
to do what's right'--Bostoa Courier.
We are of the belief that the editor
OF the Courier is under wrong impress
son as to poverty having been one of
the usual miseries of editors under
which the smiable Montgomery suffer-
ed. His muse, apart from his editorial
labors, afforded him some remuneration
for the time and talent spent in her SER
vice; and, if we are not mistaken. he
has realized what, with bis retiring
habits and moderate wants, will be con-
sidered ompetency.--Aat. Intel
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-01

The american Fress.--fhe last num-
Der Of the United States Literary Ca
zette, which is published every two
weeks, contains, in its list of New Pub
fcaticns OF that period, ft1y-i,oo dis
tinct works, which make, in all, sirty-
fcs volumes--of these thirsy-sir are
American works.
Mr. Strickland, the able engineer
who is now in Eui ope, on behalf of the
Pennsylvania Society for the promotion
OF Internal Improvements, writes to this
effect under date of the 4th of Septem-
Der last:
A Railway is to be made between
Hanover and Hamburg, II German
miles, or about 80 English miles, at an
expense of 100000 francs. 81 Eng
ish miles equal TO German mile.
While some Banks are giving way,
and carrying with them the fortunes OF
many an industrious citizen, we see the
spirit Of enterprise is not so far damped
as to prevent new applications tor char
tiers. Whether public confidence in
these Institutions has received damper
time only can show. The Albany pa.
pers announce that
Application viii be made so The Le-
gislature of New. York, to in corporate
the North American Gas Light Compa-
ny in the city of New York, with Il
capital of 100000 dollars
Toincorporate the Erie Canal Trans
portaticn Company, capital 20e,0oo
dollars.
To incorporate the Jefferson Wet
Dock Company in New York, capital
S250,ooo, with privilege to increase TO
100000.
TO incorporate the American Loan
Company in New ork, capital roc, geo
dollars.
To incorporate the Onondago Coun-
ty Bank, to be located at Syracuse, cap
ital 100000.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-01
The New-Yorix Evening Post informs

The New York Evening Post informs
us that the House Of Representatives
of that State, iudging from the charac-
ter of the official returns received, will
contain a majority oil twenty n favor
OF what is called the Bucktail Party
Seven counties remain to be heard from,
which will, probably, increase this ma
iority.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-01

BENJAMIN GARDNER, of Massachu.
sets, to be Consul of the United States
for the port of Palermo, in the Island
of Sicily, in the place Of Henry Prebfe,
deceased.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-01

tG-rAs usual Wherever 4 sroundrel ssIipu
his cabei,' tho Printer is generally left IN the
iurch. The above descrioed fellow, 0'NeaIs
has .9astercd US to the amount oil five dollars
We would caution our brother Editsrs against
trusting hun.--Ed Cax
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-01

The Sewhuryport Courent states,
that two quarters of the $4,000 dollar
prize, and one quarter Of the 10000;
and whole ticket of 500 dollars in the
late Maryland Lottery, were all obtain
ed by persons in that town. Fortune
has directed her favors northward -
Some of our readers may probably ex-
Claim with Richard
'Nhat do theyin the north
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-01

The New-York papers state that Mr.
WING, the delegate rsturnedto Congress
from the Territory Of Michigan, anS
Major BIpDLE, one of the candidates by
whom the election of Mr.. Wing is con-
contested, have passed through that city
on their way to Washington.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-01

The legislature of Rode Island has,
% to %, rejected the petition Of Pal.
mer Haines, to be led the punish
ment of cropping his ears.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-01

S7,24s has been received in New
York, TO be applied to the relief OF the
sufferers from the late Eres in New
ElunsN iok.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-01

The body of Mr. John MKinuoa,
of Savannah, whose mysterious disap-
pearance was mentioned few dys ago
has been found in the Savannah RIVER
murdered!
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-01

A Virginia writer says, as the citi--
xens of That state despair OF being able
to reduce the tariff, they must establish
manufactures, and enjoy its bounties.
The cotton he says, with them, will grow
around the mills where it is to be car
ded, spun and wove.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-01

A grave has been robbed Of its dead,
in Marengo, Seneca county. The
grave was left open, and the coffin split
TO pieces with an axe, leaving eyideat
marks that the body was maugled in
this operation.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-01
Charlesto,,. Nor. IL

thdrlest0n, JN0t. IL.
Two young men, under the names of
Thomas Ryan, and John Jones, who
represent themselves rs being from N.
York, and TO have arrived here in the
schr. Reuben Ross, from Baltimore,
apd who had taken lodgings at one Of
our mos, respectable hotels, were on
Tuesday last committed to Jail on a
charge of having opened the trunks of
several of the dodgers, with false keys,
and robbed them of money, jewelry, sc.
One of them confessed the fact, and a
portion OF the money has been recover
ed A third person, concerned in the
robbery, has not yet been taken. and
is reported to have left town for Colum.
bia.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-01

The legislature Of New Jersey has
agreed to report bill upon the petition
of David G.. Ssiros. granting 5000
dollars per annum, and other privileges,
amounting to nearly as much more,
towards the education of the deaf and
dumb.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-01
AWFUL EFFECT OF INrEMPeRaNcE

AWFUL EFFECT OF fNrEMPERANCE
Zanesrilte, (Ohio,) Nor. 8.
On Saturday morning last, the house
OF MIR. Wm. scott, about ten miles from
town, on the Marietta road, was burned
othe ground, and, awful to relate, Mr..
Scott consumed therein!--We learn that
on the previous afternoon, he being in
toxicated, ordered his family out of the
doors and drove them of the premises.
About ou.k, as he was returning home,
having been TO procure more liquor, he
called az the house where bis family
we're, and requested admittance, which
was refused; he then ordered their re-
turn homie, which they also refused
and he departed swearing and threaten
ing TO burn his house with its contents
and himself in it, 1t is coujectured by
some that he deliberately sci fire 10 the
house and remained in ii until he was
consumed; and by others that he be-
came so drunk, that on the fire aeciden-
tally occurring, he was unable to stop
it, or estricate himself; but from his
previous threats, and the fact of iavc-
rite bible of his own having been found
removed to . safe place, with some of
his clothes partly burnt, while some
books of his wife's were torn to pieces
and strewed around the house, the for
mer conjecture seems most probable.
II is shocking warning for habitual
drnnkatds. Some of his bones were
found on Saturday morning among the
ruins, and recently interred.--Gaz.
What lessonl To think of the
dreadful. situation that this mans soul
must be in! Living life of perpetual
ineberationl Dying in that situation, and
the manner, 10 horrible to think of, Oh.
that drenlSards woald take warning, and
refrain from this evil hsbit, is our sim
cere prayerl
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-01

= A meeting was held on Tuesday, in
Philadelphia. for the purpose OF adopt
ing measures to relieve the sufferers by
the late fires In the Province of New
Beunswick--the Mayor in the chair,
when a committee was appointed to
collect subscriptions The collections
at Boston and New-York, for this OBJ
Ject, exceeded in amount $4,000.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-01

Samuel Mills has been tried at VIII
kesbsrre, Pa for the murder of his
wife Verdict of the jury Murder in
the second degree Punishment, eigh-
teen years of Imprisonment, four and
six months of which IN solitary eonfine-
lnent.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-01

EVnfer at The North. Above Sche-
nectady, the canal is partially closed
with ice. And on Sunday morning the
ground was covered with snow at AL
bany.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-01

State Legislatures. We will, at all e.
vents, take care to deserve contnu-
ance of public favor, which has hereto
fore been literally extended.
.1bboinfmens By the President.
BENJAMIN GARDNER, of Massachu-
sets, to be Consul of the United States
for the port of Palermo, in the Island
of Sicily, in the place of Henry Prebis,
deceased.
The New-Yoris Evening Post informs
us that the House OF Representatives
of that State, iudging from the charac-
Ter of the official returns received, will
contain majority OF twenty in favor
of what is called the Bucktail Party
Seven counties remain to be heard from,
which will, probably, increase this ma
iority.
The New-York papers state that Mr.
WING, the delegate rsturnedto Congress
from the Territory Of Michigan, an5
Major BIpDLE, one OF the candidates by
whom the election of Mr.. Wing is con-
contested, have passed through that city
on their way to Washington.
The body of Mr. John MKinnoa,
of Savannah, whose mysterious disap-
pearance was mentioned a few dys ago
has been found in the Savannah RIVER
murdered
A grave has been robbed Of its dead,
in Marengo, Seneca county. The
grave was left open, and the coffin spite
TO pieces with an axe, leaving evident
marks that the body was maugled in
this operation.
A Virginia writer says, as the citi-
xens of that state despair Of being able
to reduce the tariff, they must establish
manufactures, and enjoy its hounties.
The cotton he says, with them, will grow
around the mills where it is to be car
ded, spun and wove.
The Legislature Of New Jersey has
agreed to report bill upon the petition
of Dauid G.. Ssings. granting 5000
dollars per annum, and other privileges,
amounting to nearly as much more,
towards the education of the deaf and
dumb.
Samuel Mills has been tried at VIII
kesbarre, (pa.) for the murder of his
WIFE Verdict of the jury--Murder in
the second degree Punishment, eigh-
teen years of Imprisonment, four and
six months of which ia solitary eonfine-
nent
FVinter al The North, -AboveS Sche-
nectady, the canal is partially closed
with ice. And on Sunday morning the
ground was covered with snow at AL
bany.
= A meeting was held on Tuesday, in
Philadelphia. for the purpose OF adopt
ing measures to relieve the sufferers by
the late fires in the Province of New
Brunswick--the Mayor in the chair,
when committee was appointed to
collect subscriptions. The collections
at Boston and ew-York, for this OBJ
Ject, exceeded in amount $4,000.
The Sewhuryport Courent states,
that two quarters of the $4,000 dollar
prize, and one quarter of the 10000;
and whole ticket of 500 dollars in the
late Maryland Lottery, were all obtain
ed by persons in that town. Fortune
has directed her fayors northward -
Some of our readers may probably ex-
claim with Richard
'Nhat do thew in the north
There was Gre at spotswood, Nj,
on Friday night 18th ult. FOUR MEN
" ERE BURNT, and the rest of the
INMATES of the house, soma seven or
e'Sht, barely ESCAPED with their lives