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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-16
Trustees Sale.
Prince Wiliam G ountyCourt,

Prince William County Court,
December I'd, 1928
Thomas Chapman late surviving acting executor OF
VIM. Carr, decd AMI John speace. administrator de
bonis non, with the viii annexed or the sand William
Carr, deed. Compliments.
William II. Tebbs and Lydia Tebbs his wife, and Chas
Ming and Victoria Ming his wife, Defendanfs.
IN CH4NCERY.
yUyHIS cause came on this day be heard by consent
of parties upon the BILL answers OF the defendants
and exhibits and argued by counsel; upon consl-
deraton whereof and by like consent the Court doth
adudgc order and Decree that the defendants Charles
Ming and Victors his wife, be forever barred and fore
closed from a!equity of redemption in the mortgaged
premises i'm the bill mentioned That t3e part OF the
tract of land Broad Rum containing seven hundred
acres, belonging to Charles Ming and wife, agreeaoiy
to the parttors between them and said VIM. H. Iebbs
in the proceedings mentioned, be sold by public auc
ton to the highest bidder, for cash, by the Comms-
sioner hereinafter named, after giving sixty days no.
tice of the time and place OF such sale, IN some news
pxper printed in the town of Alexandria, and by adver
tisement at the door of the Court House OF Prince
William County and apply the proceeds OF such sale
first to the payment of the COSTS charges and expens-
cs thereof and of the execution of this Decree second
w. to the payment ofnneteen hundred and
dollars and fifty cents, and interest thereon from the
date hereof, to the complainant Thomas Chapman or
his assignee, and pay over the residue, anvs 10 ee
defendant Charles Ming; That John siacrae do carry
this decree into effect But the rights ofthe complain
ants in relation to residue Of the said mortgaged debt
are reserved and the Court retains the cause for such
ther decree in relation to the other defendants and
the said Wing wife, as it may think proper.
Cnpy-reste, r. ID. DAVE, C. C.
VIRGINIA.:
AT Superior Court ofChancery held in the townof
Fredericksburg, onthe 18th day of May, 1876
Thomas Chapman surviving executor Of William Carr,
deceased, appellant,
william II. Tebbs and Lydia his wife, and Charles
Ming and Victoria his wife, 3ppellees
Upon an appeal from an order OF the County Court
u of Prince William, in Chancery, pronounced on
the 5th iay of April 1924, in suit in which the appel
liant was plaintiff and the appellees were defendants
this day came the parties by their counsel. and the
Court having maturey considered the transcript OF the
record of the order aforesaid and the arguments of
counsel is of opinion that the said order which sus-
mend, the decree for sale Of the ID day OF December
1928, and permits the appelees, Ming and wife, to
answer is erroneous. Therefore is decreed and or
dered, that the same DE reversed and annulled and
that the appelees do pay unto the appellant the costs
by him expended in the prosecution OF his appeal a.
foresaid hereAnd this isreained in this Court
70 be proceeded I'm according to the decree OF the Sc
cend day of December, 1928.
Costs prosecuting appeal 1876 IS.
COPY teste, J.H WILLIAMS, &C.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-16
fashionable Hats.

Thorn as 7. MARTIN
has just received asupply of HATS from
New York, consisting of first quality Bea.
\ yer hats, made particularly for him, and
49, children'sfancy hats, suitable for the sea.
son. He has also on hand usual, general assort-
Tcent of HATS of his own make, that are warranted
GOOD and is preparedto furnish gentlemen that may
vor him with their custom, with good Hats as they
can get IN the District.
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Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-07-12
KlRG1ALA-Bsrkeeg CgulMn Cou,a. q ca:

HiRGAAL4-Berkeley County Court. 10 gOa:
JUNE TRRM, 1897.
Thomas Patton and Elizabeth bis wife, late E
sisabet4 kerney widow Of Robert K~erney,dec'd,
john T Kerney. William P. Kerney. Nancy
kerney, Eliza Kerney & Eldegert Kerney, PFQs
AGAINST
John Kernev, Elliot Kerney, a~dministra
tor Of James u Kerney, decd. and Elliot
Kerney. Thomas kertsy, Isaac Blue snd Jane
his wife, late Jane Kerney, George St AubIn
and Susan his wife, late Susan Kerney,-- Nj
nor and Elizabeth his wife. la.e Elizabeth Ker
ney, and aoiomon Blue and MahelR his wife late
Maheia Kerney. heirs AID representatives OF
John kerney, deed and William Long, Dsf'ts.
IN CHANCERY.
FHE defendants. John Kerney and Elliot
Il Kerney in bis own right and as administra
tor OF James b. Kerney, decd Thomas Ker-
ney. James Blue and Jane his wife. George ST.
Aubin and Susan his wife, - Minor and Eli
zaheth bis wife, Solomon blae and Mahela his
wife, not having entered their appearance, and
given security according to the act of Assem-.
bly, and the rules Of this court aud 1t appearing
to the satisfaction of this court that they are
not inhabitants of this state-H, s Ordered, That
the said defendants john Kerney, and Elliot
Kerney in bis own right and as administrators of
lanes B. Keraey, decd. Thomas Kerney,
James Blue and Jane his wife, George ST
Aubin and Susan his wife, - Minor and &
lizabeth, his wife, Solomon Blue and Mahela
his wife, DO appear here on the second Monday
in September next, and answer the bill of the
plaintiffs. and that a copy OF this order be forth.
with inserted for W months successfully in
The MsrtiDsburg Gszette, and be posted at the
door of the Court House of this couniy.
A Copy-Teste.
June 81. 1927 ID. HUNTER, C.. r.. q.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-07-12

AYOTTCE-The mDscyfber having borne
IN with those who have been in the habit Of
trespassing upon his Mil property near this
plsce rs long as he patiently can, is now COM
PEELED, from a regard to bis own comfort, to
notify those who resort to the mill am, and the
adjacent grounds. that he can no longer Sub
nit To Inconvenience which affect seriously the
business of his Mill. His waste. gates have
been raised and sometimes broken, the water
BY this means permitted 10 run of and his Mill
stopped-hi customers complain that their hoF.
ses are made to break awsy by persons shopt'
ing. in the neighbourhood OF the Mhl-and his
fences are constantly thrown down, by persons
passing 10 and from he dam.
The subscriber having been unwilling to In
terfere with the recreotionso OF those who snuse
themselves on his property, has hitherto re.
Trained from compulsory measures, but he now
gives notice that he will put the law IN force,
without respect to persons, against those who
shall hereafter trespass on hi properly: he
wishes il, to be distinctly understood, that the
object of the present notice. IS TO inform all pa.
rents and guardians of children, and masters of
appr, niices, that he vii pat the law in force
against tbose found upon his Isnd without busi.
ness, or 10 his mil dam. and TO warn all per
sons from coming at all within his enclosure,
under penalty OF the law, as he finds his v
efforts. utterly INSULT tent to prevent these Gu.
crOachments ALEAR.
Martinsbnrg. June 23-3t.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-07-12

TRUST SALE.-By vltue of a Trst Deed
u executed to the undersigned on the 18th
day of February, 1926, by Andrew Ulm and
Mary his wife, for certain purposes therein
mentioned, AND now of record in the county
court of Berkeley, the undersigned will pro.
coed to sell for CASH, in from, Of the Court
House, in Msrtinsburg. or MONDAY, the
lSth doy Of august neps, the one ninth part or
share OF undivided TR ACT OF LAND, con.
tanning IFS acres, late the property of John
Pitzer, decd. This farm adjoins the lands of
Archibald shearer, Charles Downs. and others.
near the River Potomac, and is we'll improved.
Also a two horse sleigh, B'scksmith's Bellows
and Side Saddle. The sale viii take place be-
tween the hours Of IL and 5 O'Clock. Such
title IS is vested in NE as Trustee, (which is
presumed TO be good) will he made the pur.
chaser. ADAM LEWIS, Trustee.
tune % -ctds,
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-07-12
POETRY

tFrsm the Episcopal Watehs1an.] Z
. WhsrstOrs 1 praised the dead, more than
the liring."
King Solomon.
They dread no storm that lowers,
No persisted joys bewsil,
They pluck no thoFn-elad flowers,
Nos drink OF streams that tail.
There IS no tear drop 10 their eye,
Nor change upon their brow,
The placid Bosom heaves no Ugh,
Though ali earth's idols bow.
Who are s. greatly blestl
From whom bath sorrow 1edl
Who fad such deep unbtokc n rest
While all things toiil-7he desR
The holy dead Why weep ye SO
Above their sable bievi
Thrice blessed! they have no woe
The bvtng claim the tear.
CO TO their sleeping bowers,
Deck their lone couch OF elsy,
With earl, Springs uncoioused howers,
And when they iade away,
Think Of Tire amaranthlne wreath,
The bright bowers never DIN,
And tell me Why thou h5 eel from death,
Or hidest thy friends from himt
We dream, but they awake,
Dark visions mar our rest,
MID thorns aud snaresoar way we take,
Aud vet we mourn the blest.
FOR those who throng the eternal throne,
lost are the ears we shed
7Aey are NE liting, they acne,
Whom aus { call ne dead.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-07-12
TO the Csrk Of tbe Superior Court Of Lass for
the ceunty Of Berkeley.

To The Cert of tbs Superior Court Of Lgpp for
the county Of Berkeley.
WHEREAS Robert WHIT Judge OF he
wv superior court Of law for the county
of Berkeley, has tailed, in consequence Of IN.
disposition, for two successive terms, to hold a
court for said county, ! Richard T. Parker, in
pursuance Of the act entitled A act to provide
for holding special terms Of he superior courts
of law in certain cases, passed starch 9th,
1926, do hereby appoint a special court OF law
to be held for the said county of Berkeley, to
or the 18th day of August next;
And | do hereby direct you to give notice there.
ut TO the C~omnonweslth's Attorney, to the o
Their officers of the court. and TO the parties
charged crim'nsily, and to issue all necessary
process lin civil as well as in criminal cases.
returnable to such special session, which pro-
cess the Sheriff shall be bound TO execute, a.
well as to summon a Grand Jury and Venires TO
attend the SAID special court, under the same
limitations and instructions as in the case of a
regular court in course. And | do hereby re-
quire all the officers Of the said court 10 do and
perform all such acts and duties as they would
be required to perform at a regular term fine
sad court.
Given under my hand and seal this eth day
Of June. IN the year 1927,
RlCHAFD Z. PARKER, RI. 81
Tune 98.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-07-12
TOPOGRAPHY.
wAsHINaToN couNTT, OHIO.

This county, of which Marietta Is the
| ehieftown, is situated on the Ohio, and
is the Oldest county 10 the state. II was
settled in 1888. The springs are EARL
er aud the aniumns later than they
are east Of the Allegheny mountains
| Peach trees are in blossom by the 20th
Of March, and apple trees by the Isl
Of April. Peaches are often produced
the third year after the stone are plant
ed, aud apple trees in four or i've
rears from the seed Several apple
trees in the vicinity of Marietta are six
Zee, in circumference, (near two feet
in diam,er) Many Of the pear trees
have been destroyed by the insect
which has killed so many in the east
ern states.-W Winter pears sometimes
weigh So ounces, and apples from 20
to 96 ounces. Indian corn planting
commences the first Of April, and may
be continued ten weeks; this crop sci
dom fails. let the season be as it may.
H. autumn wheat may he sowed from
September 10 the MIDDLE of December.
Pease fit for the table may be had by.
The 20h OF May, cucumbers in the
beginning Of June, hard cabbage heads
by the middle of June, and greer.
corn for boiling on the 4,h of July
The uplands are loaded with native.
grapes, and many barrels of wine are
made, half grapes and half cider
The grapes hang long after the leaves.
are fallen, and afford delicious repasts
to the bears, racoons, &c. In some
parts of the county, outs OF various
kinds abound and large droves of hogs.
are fattened without any expense to the
owners. The woods abound with the
native mulberry, & more than 25 years
ago,the females of Gen. Rnfus Pulnam's
family used TO supply their own sewing
silk from the cocoonS OF their own rails
ing. The meriDo sheep was in!rodu
ced 10 1905, and this valuable animal
has improved In size, beauty and
Gueness Of wool. They are more
healthy than the common sheep. II
is not uncommon for ewes TO bring
forth twice IN a year. The winter
commences about ,he last OF Deem
Der, and the snow 10 never drltted by
The wind. Wolves are scarce. Hogs
in many places pass the winter in the
woods, add a gang of ten or twenty
are more than q match for a wolf or
panther. An old hunter once saw a
panther spring from q tree into drove
of hogs; Inc large ones fell upon him
with their tusks, and tore him IN pieces
in a few minutes.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-07-12
La Motifs Cough Drops.
VALUABLE MEDICINE

For Coughs. Consumption, e .Asthms
II HIS kixer is offered TO the public ssp@
sessing virtues peculiarly adapted 10 us
present prevailing disorders OF the breast ans
lungs, leading to consumption. A timely use
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in most cases OF Conxpon Colds, Caxghs, Igfs
enza. RoopiDg Cough, Pain IN the Side, Dyses*
ty of Breathing Hant Of Sleep arlsing from o'
bility. and an Spasmodsc Asthma 1t IS singuiafaT
eticacious. A particular attention to TIE os
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Try.
The following certificates from respec'apH
gentlemen, physicians and surgeons, are saes
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which Medical men are disposed to regard W
{ ficacious and worthy of public patronage:
HAVING examined the composition OF =
Motifs Cough Drops, improved, we have nom
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for which they are recommended. az
Doctors JONATHAN Dom, Albany. Dec ~
1924: JAMES Posr, of White creek. ses
f4th, 1925; WATSON SUMNER, OF ca"r
bridge. Feb. 10th, 1926 SOLOMON DSAS
o~fJAcKsoS, January, IS, 1872.
Ersraci Of a letter from the Rev. E6enezer TOT
am pleased with this opportunity OF re,a.as
10 few facts which may serve in commehuSuD
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EBENEZER HARRiss
Salem, N. Y. Jan. 10, 1926
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Zach hottie contains Is doses; price
To be had Of JAMES THOMSON. Diuss''
near the Court-House, Mar'insbufg.
January 4, 1897.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-07-12

Julu--All nature droops under the
powerful influence of a July sun
Man, whose lahoOrs never cease, and
who is sentenced in mercy no less than
10 Justice to gain his bread by the
sweat of his brow, feels the full weight
of the righteous decree The beast of
tire field seek The noon day shade. the
carols Of the feathered tribes are silenc
ed, and all the animate nation looks up
to Him, who measures The waters IN
the hollow OF his hand 10 the psrched
earth. he remembers his covenant in
mercy, and pours out refreshing show
srs on the thirsty land.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-07-12

gESHE subscribers have Just %receiyed
g. and are now opening, a general an
splendid assortment of
Spring and Summer Goods,
(selected with great care from the Philadelphia
Market which they will sell on such terms
as they fatter themselves will give genera
satisfaction. Their assortment IS comprised o.
Amos every article in Dry Goods. Grocery
Queen and Hard. war line.
ID. ORRICK, & Co.
Mar,insburg, Nav 3
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-07-12
SALE or TRUST PROPFRTY,

pYNrtne ot a Deed If I rust made by Sam
40 uei hedges, Sd, and Charity hs wife TO
tie undersigned, dated 9th day Of June, 1891,
and admitted 10 record in the Cou6ty court of
Berkeley on he said 81 day Of June, 1924. I
Shall, 81 A70ndas, 18Th dug Of august neat, in
front of The door Ut the Court-House. in Mar
tinsbutg in the county OF Berkeley, between
he hours Of II and 6 O'clock 1T thar day, offer
for sale for cash, four TRACTS or PARCELS
OF LAND, adjoining each other, lvng ard be.
ing in the county of Berk ley on he waters of
BaCksCreek, being The same lands SAID Samuel
hedges. Cd. was possessed Of attbe lime ofbis
jestb, supposed % contSin shout 600 acres
2 considerable part Of this land is limestone of
| coed quality, he improvements on said land
are q good Dwelling House, a Store House, one
Stone Dsti1ery with over bead water, 3 good
Bern, S,sbles, and every other building n~ecessa-
ry IN a tarn-Also, a r2n.Ysrd, ngw under rent,
a saw Mn and Chopping Mill, or az much Of said
land as will be sufficient to rslse the sum Of
SiC50. with interest thereon from the 9th day
OF Jane, 1921. until paid due the Office Of
discount aud deposite ct the Bank Of the Val.
ley IN Virginia 81 ChRrlestowns also, El063 "
cents due the representatives of Jacob Bishop,
with interest thereon from The 9th day If June.
1921 until paid, and the expense attending the
said Trust Such title viii be made the pur-
chaser OF purchasers, IS is vested in me as Trus-
tee. JOHN Il, COOKE.
june 28.-ctds
NoTE ~ am authorised to say, that a credit
| may be had on the amount due the estate of
Jacob Bishop. decd. if required by the pur-
chaser, and the terms made kuOwn IN the day
of sale. JOHN Il. COOKE.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-07-12
SPRING GOODS.

selected from the lmportatons by the Beiyider
and Herald; consisting in part OF Blue ane
Black Cloths, Fancy coloured do. Cassinet d
and Sattinetts. Vigonia Cashmere, Union mits
tures, striped Florentine, Rail Road Drilling
French brown DO. Fancy coloured prints, Black
and White Calico, Rail Road do. Striped and
PLAID Batiste, GFecian Stripe Cinghsms. Chill
Ian Dresses, Barage Cravats, Buff Jaconett
Handkerch'etfs, sup. sup Jscone,t Crsvats,
Berkeley and Madras H'kffs. Swiss Muslin,
figured and plain. Black Ingram Hose, Grass
Cambria, Sup. white Cambria, do. Book Mus
lin, Swiss Muslin Points, Robbnetts, Thread
Lace. Bohbinett Lace, Bangups, Wilmington
Stripe. Burtphore Hsndk ifs, Cantor Grape.
Nankln Grape Robes. do 4, Z 4 and 8 A Grape
Shawls. Merlno Handk'ffs, do. Shawls, Pisid
helt Ribbons, Bombszetts and Bombszlnes,
Caspian Stripe, Silk Stripe Ginghams. Irish
Linens. g. and 4 a; Renting and Linen Cam
brio, &c. Bolivar, Gypsey and Cottage Bon
nets, Leghorn Flats, Gimp Cottage Bonnets, &c
QUEENS, GLASS e E4B1HEN MARE.
HARDWARE and CUTLERY,
Groceries s. TtQttots, Sc.
Ali OF which will be sold unusually Low.
JAMES P. ERSKiNE, &Co.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-07-12


How beautiful 10 the eye and the
heart rise up IN a pastoral regio6, the
green silent hills from the dissolving
snow. wreaths that yet iinger at their
feet. A few warm sonny days, and q
few breezy and melting nights, have
seemed to create the sweet season OF
spring out of the winters bleakes. des
ola,ioD With the revival of nature our
own souls feel restored. Happiness
becomes n,iider-meeker-and richer
III pensive thought; while sorrow catch
Is a faint linge of Joy, aud reposes it.
self on the quiesness Of earth's open
ing breast. Then is youth rejoicing
manhood setate-and old age resigned.
The child shakes his golden curis in
his glee-he OF ripper life halls the
coming year with temperate exnltatiop,
and the eve that has been touched with
dimness, in the general spirit of de,
light, forgets, or fears not the shadows
Of the grave.
Horse Haiy Saake.-- I is perhaps
generally believed hat horse hair, by
laying in the water will acquire the
power of action. The peasants of
Lapland have suffered more than most
people. by taking the hair into the sio
mach, from the putrid water of their
stagnsut marshes and bitches, The
gEipines are said 10 be SO violent that
the patient often reels and wrihs in the
most excruciating torture People
cannot be too cautious in drinking out
of springs during warm weather, and
more particularly in the evening; and
proprietors of water works ought to
use every means IN their power TO
keep their fountains clear from these
reptiles. They cannot be taken into
the stomach without exposing the ind.
vidual to The most painful agony and
perhaps death. No one but shudders
at the idea of swallowing a hair, which
will finally acquire the life, and pro
duce the internal effects OF a serpent.
Saratoga Sentinel.
Effects Of Moonlight on the Eyes
The effects of the moonlight on the
eyes iii Egypt is sIngularly injuri
Gus: the natives tell you, as l found
afterwards they also did in Arabia,
to cover your eyes when you sleep in
the open air. The moon in Egypt
strikes and affects the sight, when you
sleep exposed TO it, much more than
the sun; a fact OF which l had a very
unpleasant proof n night, and took
care to guard against it afterwards: in
deed, the sight OF a person who should
>leep with his face exposed at night
would soon be utterly impaired or DIES
lroyed.-Carne's Letters from The
! East.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-07-12

Nature and Natures God smile I'D
on the union that is sweetcned by love
and sanciified by law. The sphere of
our affection is enlarged, and our plea
sures take a wider range We become
more important and respected among
men. and existence itself is doubiy Ell
ioyed with this our softer self Mlsfor
tune loses half its anguish beneath the
soothing influence Of her smiles, and
triumph becomes more triumphant
when shared with her. Without her
what is man? A rowing aud restless be
ing; driven at pleasure by romantic
speculation, and cheated into misery
by futile hOpes--ihe mad victim OF un
tanned passions. and the disappointed
pursuer OF iruitless joys. But with her
he awakens 10 a new life. He fol.
lows path-widcr and nohler than
the narrow roadto self sggrandizemet
THAT is scattered with more fragrant
flowers and illuminated by a clearer
light. -
Matrimony.- A great portion of the
w~retchedness which has often embItter-
sd married life, am persuaded has o
riginated in the negligence Of irJsss.
Connubial happiness is a thing Of too
fine a texture to be handled roughly. 1t
is a sensitive plant, which will not "
bear the touch of unkinduess; a deli
cate flower which indife renee will chill,
aud suspicion blast, 1t mus; be water
ed with showers of tender affection, and
expanded with the impregnable barrier
of mistaken con6dence.-Thus ma.ur
ed, it blooms with fragrance in every
season of life, and sweetens even the
loneliness of declining years.