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Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-12-25
Negroes Tor Hire.

TT HAVE 10 hire eve NEGRO WO-
l MEN, and twelve or thirteen BOYS and
GIRLS. will hire them privately.
ALEXANDER STEPHEN.
Dec II, 1898.
r. s. will sell any Of the above Slaves. pro-
vided they are not taken out Of the neighbour
hood. A. 8.
TEV NEGROES FOR HIRE
B. HK undersigned will hire for the ensuing
year, eighteen or twenty valuable NEGROES,
consisting of Men, Women, Boys and Girls
among the men an excellent wsggoner. Those
Wishing TO hire, willmase application the first
| OF the holidays.
ELIZA r. MORGAN.
Near the swsr~Ponds, Dec. ID. 1898.
IN NEGROES FOR HIRE.
Nm Thursday the 95tb inst. will be disposed
| of as hirelings for one year, a number Of va,a.
| bic SLAVES, consisting OF Men, Women, lis,s
and Girls, belonging to the subscriber, living 10
| Darkesviile. The hire to commence early in the
day, when due attendance will be given and
terms made known.
AMELIA EIcHELBERGER.
Darkesvie, Dec IL, 1923.
IyXT NEGROES FOR HIRE.
| w I'LL be exposed 10 public hire FOR enc
year from the / 81 OF January next, between 30
ana 40 hrst.rate Slaves, belonging 30 the heirs
! Of VIM Kerney, deceased, consisting Of men.
women, boys and girls. The hiring will take
place on Friday, the 26'h inst. before the Ta-
| vern door OF Richard Gar,rell, (svaipert's Old
| sisnd). Bond and security will be required.
Dec q, 1923 JACOB VANDOREN.
TT NEGROES FOR HIRE.
| i HE subscriber will offer for hire, for one
! year, at bis dwellingi in Martinssurg, on Satur.
dsy the 27thinst. a numder Of valsabie SLAVES,
consisting of Men Women Bows and Girls -
Bond and security will be required.
WILLIAM GREGORY.
yTy NEGROES FOR HIRE.
w I'LL be offered for hire in the town
| OF Mat,insburg, on Friday the Goth December,
| a number OF valuable NEGROES, the proper.
| " OF Mrs. Elizabeth Colston, consisting prnc.
pslly Of Men and Boys. In case of my absence,
application on this subject. may be made to MIR
Abel Danhsm The hire. bonds OF the sent
year, and also the sale notes are in the bands Of
| Philip c. Pendieton, esq. to whom Immediate
| payment is requested 10 be made. The sale
notes fall due on the 10th Janusry next.
THOMAS NJ. COLSTON.
Dec II, is23,-5w.
yEY NEGROES FOR HIRE.
w ILL be exposed to public hire, FOR
! one year, in front Of the court. house in Mar.
tinshurg,on Saturday the 9Th inst. two Negroes,
one valuable farm hand. the other an excel
lent ho,Iae servant, belonging to the heirs OF
| John Evans decd
WILLIAM SNODGRASs, .adn,'r.
Dec II, 1923.
FOR HIRE,
"A NEGRO BOY.
l3 or "a years OF age Enquire of the Printer.
November 30, 182s.--ti.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-12-25
CLOVER SEED
Williams Port, Nov. %, 1885

Nj OilCE.--All those who became pugcha-
y sers at the sale at the personal property
of Joseph Shomaiter, deceased, are notified that
'heiF respective obiigatIoEs tell due on the 18th
lnst- and that prompt payment must he made
For the convenience of those interested, the
subscriber win attend every Saturday, from 10
o'clock. IN. 10 5 p. m. until the LIST Jan. next,
at McCleary's Hotel, in Martinsbiirg. fer the
purpose OF receiving payment---those falling to
avail! Themselves c. thls opportunity, need not
expect any further indulgence, as it is the de.
termination of the subscriber to bring suits on
all bonds or notes remaining unpaid alter that
time, without respect to persons.
JACOB VIEWER, -sdm'r.
Nov. 90, 1885.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-12-25

The highest price given for clean linen an
cotton rags al this office.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-12-25
COHEN'S OFFICE,
Ia, Market ST. Rallin.

ia, Market st. Baltimore,
Where the Capital Prizes in all the previous
Classes were soid aud where rora the Great
Prizes Of
ONE Hundred Thousand Dollars each
were sold in former Lotteries, and where more
Cap'tsi Prizes haveheen sold then at any other
Office in America.
- Orders from any part Of the T. States,
Gather by mail (post psid) or private conve!
snce, enclosing the cash or prizes, win meet
the same prompt ard punctnaI attention as if on
personal epplca;ioa. Address
il COHEN, Jr & BROTHERS,
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-12-25

AkasoTICE.-All persons having claims against
Seg the estate ofHiAom Pane, deceased, are
requested TO bring the same forward, properly
authenticated for settlement, those indebted,
are notified to make Immediate payment, as no
indulgence whatever will be given, il being me
determination of the subscriber 10 bring The es'
tate TO a speedy settlement.
MICHAEL LEOPARD, .9dnr'
Nov. u, l928-3t.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-12-25

TIME subscriber having suffered and sustain.
ed great losses by people throwing down bis
fences and entering into his enclosures, carry.
ing away his rails. timber. &c. He thevefor c
forwasns all persons whatsoever, that il, from
after The date of this notice. any person shall be
found trespassiug on bis premises. that he viii
show them no indulgence. but prosecute them
according to law. Parents and Guardians are
particularly warned not TO let those under their
command enter on bis premises, &c.
CHRISTIAN SILBER.
October 16-3m.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-12-25
"A REQUEST.
ATTEND TO THIS!
ILL WHO WANT CHEAP G. GODS.

NHE subscriber has just received general
assortment OF FAEL AND WrNTE GooDss
WHICH he will sell remarkably low. To persons
wishing TO purchase large quantity. he viii
make it an object to give him CALL
THOMAS c. SMfIR.
N. Il. now, for the last time, recpes all
those indebted to the late firm of j. N Riddle &
Smith, TO come forward and settle their obligs.
lions and accounts. hope this notice will not
be disregarded as dislike the necessity Of hav
ing to resort to coercive measures.
Oct9, 1928. TIC. SMITH
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-12-25

~ Ur1CE.--The Members of the Martins
~ burg Library Society, are hereby notified
that quarterly subscription 10 said Society be
came due on the 18th lit is expected that
every member will come forward and pay W
their qlisrterages without delay.
GEORGE NEWCOMER, Ttsosws,.
November IL. 1873
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-12-25

AkE NOTICE The subscriber resnec,
uily into'ms all those persons who cav.
'heif notes for purchases made at the sale ,r
capf, John Waipert, deceased. tina. they viii,
tai due on the 18th day of this present month
rrompt payment is expected. as the situation
Oh the estate will allow OF no indulgence.
JOHN 7. COoRUS. ADM.
Dec ., 1879 Of said estate.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-12-25

NJ O1fCE. - have lett in the hands Of p G.
~ Prediction, Esq the notes of number OF
persons indebted to one, and request all such 10
.cairupon bin and discharge them.
Oct. 4, lo28-tf EDW'D COLSTON
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-12-25

NoTICE.-The undersigned. bav;os
~ been appointed BY the county CO..,
Berkeley, administrator of Ek;ah Wilson 49,, -
Is anxious to bring bis business to close ~.
accordingly notifies all persons who are ;ndsh..
90, TO come forward BY the 1st Of Febr,a,r
next, and discharge their respective claims, :,
they Will &c put in suit to the March Co,,r,~.
All persons baving clsims against said Wilson.
are requested to bring them forward, pro.rrlx.
authenticated. JOHN wu eos, p',pSsvv
Dec IL, 1923. ~ rr.1, TT e
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-12-25
Pulling. Diving, &c.

FEsHE subscriber having fixed up a
81 FDLLLFC -GiII.L at his establishment
in MartinsbuFg, is now prepared to receive
Cloth, &c. 10 be Pulled and Dressed. Those
who may favour him with their custom, may lac
assured that he work shall be well done, and
the prices moderate
C 6. CONRADT.
Martinsburg aug 28.-if
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-12-25

Omef-A writer in the New Heaven Chron.
icle says the words ous Of are the worst m the
language. when one is on, cfpatience and on. OF
money. He says his wife tells him, she is our Of
sugar one day; out Of coffee the next; om Of tea
the next; our offlourthe next; and finally, on. ~
spirits. The words, we think, are very good
words, and decidedly the bestsin the language,
when one il ont Of debt; om of trouble and on,
ofjail. If man has a smoky house and a scold.
Ing Wifi, ouf 81 doors is no hsd place.
.BWker HI .fttroras
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-12-25

The Devl Outvifsed "A person, we are told
lately went to dealer IN wool to purchase a
bout twenty pounds Of that article, carrying as
usual, a sack to put i. In. When The sack was
filied,the steel.yards were not al hand TO weigh
1.-THE desler Immediately went in pursuit Of
them. While he was gone, his customer lock
ed With an evil eye upon a lot Of fine cheese In
shesame room with the wool, and hastily put
one of the finest, weighing nearly twenty
pounds, 10 bis sack, mixing it up with the wool
as the expression was. supposing that he had
obtained valuable prize, On hir return. the
dealer quickly perceived by the weight Of the
sack, thst bis hontst friend had put cheese
there. Ffe said nothing but quietly weighed IL.
His customer said nothing and as quietly paid
him fifty cents pound for his cheese under the
denomination of wool.-F Prop. Journal.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-12-25

Il Golfer without lock shows that it contains
nc treasure as q mouth siways open denotes an
empty brain. -
Nep Book for Drunkards "A little
work called the J9nafomy Of Drunken.
ness. is offered for sale at most book
stores, and is one which we must cordi-
ally recommend to be placed in every
house, where there is tpier, a dissi.
pated son, or dyspeptic brandy drink
er. In a few words, it shows most con
clusively, that even moderate, genteei
hibbers, are liable to melancholy train
of disease, If this is properly read, its
influence will certainly be productive of
great good Bulletin.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-12-25

In adversely man seeth himself abandoned b,
Others; he hndelh that all his hopes are center
ed within hin,self; he rouselh his soul, he en-
counterfeit his difficulties, and they yield before
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-12-25

Donot brave the opinion of the world! yor
might as well say. you care not fig tor the
light ofthe Sun, because you can fiod candle
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-02-04
From the New.York Statesman.
OHIO CANAL.

We have been favored with the Reporl oftt
Board Of Canal Commissioners Of OHIO, to tie
Legislature Of that state, dated The SIN inst
have give il an attentive Examination. Tie
work has advanced in manner altogether Rst
teriug To the wishes OF It's friends, s. auspicioui
to lis successful accomplishment. IL is true,
that the Gifficu lties incident 10 every eXptf'
ment Of the kinS have been encounlered and
have in some ms ances resulted in d'lty S well
as loss; but they do not appear 10 he oil such'
nature as materially TO impede the ope a'ioS
of the commissioners, or To driraci from TIE
ultimate utility Of the undertaking
Thirty seven miles OF anal were in state 10
admit, on The Forth Of July last, # the pas g;
Of boats from Portage summit to (lenrIt
The transportation Of prop rty since thai !nf,
though il has been small compared % that On
other canals long in practical use, has never
theless cqualed the exp Citations formed pew
Gus to tn Introduction Of the water OI pro-
perry paying toll by weight, there has 5e'H
transported, northwardly, an amount equiv
lent in weight to upwards OF 10000 b1rr'l',
sou,hw ardly, of more than 5000 barrels. F.ou;
tobacco, whisky, beef, butter, s cheese, have
formed the principal commodities Of dr"uwaS
rrensporta ion; mere handize, salt and f,h art
tolls received by the collector at CicayeIaad o.
% the l7rh Dec. was 5000 90; that received at
Akron has not been asceitainrd, but IS rgJha-
bly, something less. Large qnantlirs Of s'o0'
and other materials for the canal ltsrll, have
been transported without being included ini"e
above calculations for toll.
his, considering that it is only two and az
hall years since the digging was commfnre''
is tolerable progress for our entcrprising teio"
citizens of Ohio. Touching the question as 10
the supply Of water, The Commission, r. s4y:--
h. operations aud experiments Of th' p.S
- asoD. have confirmed beyond doubt The oph
ion expressed in the former reports ofrhr boar
'fihe abundant supply Of water on the P"rl:gs
summit, and on the levels rprlh s. sruIb ofE.
1t is calculated that he tolls received on 10.
a.al the current year will not fall lar shot ="
$4,000. From various circumstances, such -
the 81 arcts Of la5ourers, the prevalence otsI't
ness, Sci is feared that the future progress o.
the canal will not be as rapid as was orIBI"SF
estimated but the Commissioners expect, no''
outstanding, that j, i'll be completed IRON
the Lake TO The Licking summit as eaTy a.
the spring e 1899
We have MT leisure nor space 10 make Iu''
analysis Of this Report; BIZ. it shows an aiirh'
ton on the part OF the Commi ,sioners to dis
charge the trust reposed in them, and a zra! u
the great cause ofinlcrnal improvement wfi'u
promise much benefit, not to their ON st-'s
alone, out also TO the country at largr.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-02-04

sympathy; which ever prompts them 10 stre'en
forth heping hand TO distressed brother.-
II arises from the common reflection that thry
are separated from the lard from the dwell
ing place Of man by vast txpanse OF dangers,
am is assisted by the possibility Of their one
dav needing the same service from Others. a
all events whatever may be its source, this feel
ing certainly exists, and gives turn OF sens''
bility to the rough and vicious character Of the
sailor. In this lutte tale Of the sea, there was
one incident more striking Than all the rest; II
gives an idea Of what one Is capable "hen
placed in a situation 81 desperate necessltV
Our captain had been among The irs' 10 iease
the wreck and was already ascending the siue
Of the vessel which had come SO proViorh''a"!
10 their relief, when the dreadful recoiiee ION
crossed his mind that his little oro'ner nd"
never swan in his life He shudderto d '''
ne elret and determined to return with rope
to his assistance Conceive his astoni'hmen'
as he turned in haste to effect his purpose, al
seeing the little fellow swimming, ike nsn'
towards him, There was shark so near MIN
that in striking out his arm they came IN con.
tao, with The harsh side of the animal; nut II
turned away harmlsssly, Tor il was no oouo'
elutted with food from the wreck. mus nc
reac he'd the deck of the vessel In safely anu
there the JOYOUS embraces and hurried queS,
lions Of his brother reminded him that he nad
never swan before. This idea, added TO the
fatigue he had undergone, for a moment over
pow ere him, and ne tainted into his broihefs
arms, The vessel which received them, arri-
we'd at its place Of destination a few days a'ter,
and he little fellow who gained strength mean
while attempted to swim in the river, but ne
sunk like a stone indeed he never swan
again; for his suffarings, on the wreck,
and excessive indulgence, when taken OH
had broken him down and he was soon
after gathered to his fathers. This story,
with two others Of more fatal consequences
though less interesting in their details, caused
me TO look upon our captain in the light OF a
Jonas; but nothing happened to disturb the
tranquility Of our passage, which was compile
ted in an almost constant calm, al the end OF
thirty SIX hours. n
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-02-04
A MEXICAN; BENEFICENCE 10 r..
GREEKS. al


Translated for the New York Da;v As,..,
err from the Hydra paper, L'Abeiie G ,.,o.'
Hydra, Ger. 10TH, 1897. Moxn!.
We have before mentioned that we vs.'
ployed here in forming list cf pe-s,r, -
have been killed in battle, o, disabled hywo.',
tina, their families nigh, par,skc OF the 49,.
sions sent out by The humanity OF I've Ar..
cans.
The curttcs were appointed to draw ,..
particular list ofthe number of respectable y.
individuals in their parishes; and s,ch u
have been sent, in the absence Of the B,s
to the Episcopal Councis which is com,..,
of his deputy, an arch priest, an elmo,
ar archivist and de-rote, who u. !.
principal secular priests Of our clergy r
Episcopal Council, by the recapi.ulIlf,a
thos. lists, nave formed a general esi.i.,
which shows that the number Of Killed y,
wounded, whose families are reduced, rf.,r.
enumeration does not include such pe,s,r,.
lef, properly at their dea,h,) amounts {, 49,
s. the number of individuals Deepen lant on ,,.-
TO lO4o. This result was laid before car T.,
government, who immcd al, " soru aided f;
MIR. Miller, Tie dis ributor Cf lhy .i.eri,,
supplies a, Poros.
Mr. Miller Immediately sent $50 barrel :.
Indian meal, under charge Of the bra, c ye.c,
Mr.. G. Jarvis who placed 'item, on Fri1,.
Ias', in our public magazines, where the a;sE.
button has commenced to thr individuals nam.
ed in he catalogue The 1our W. ing ofb.
weight OF 923 ocks, aofndividual viii rt,c;,
81 ucks, OF 26i French pounds.
Ilus.rious widows, aud precious relics
hose who have poured oLt their blood fu ,b
sacrt d cause of liberty! You deserve to e,s
che,ished children Of your couutry--you =,
so: but your country, unfortunate herself ca,
not relieve your sutftrings. She will one d.,
have it in her powcr, as soon as she sb,l
possess settled government, able to ia'roI,.,
order into the administration, and hr irarcf,
of the state. Then you will BE- rycomp,nsr.
for SO many suftering,; but, in the IN ~ Tine
do not blush al receiving The aid sent you 8,
the friends Of liberty in anoih9r hemsp. ere
Express your gratitude in public, aud let y9.,
PRAYERS arise, that Divine Providence may ro.,
upon their country, already honorable ~. ,i
constitutional principles, all The blessing Gt;
oan desire.
(Note) Mr.. G. Jarvis, an American Philhefrt
more commonly known in Greece by tic rtRe q
"Zeycos" jthe name OF one of the Gfst families Of
liots) came to Greece in the first years Of the rcyO
ton young man, and master of several largr,gsf
in 4 very short time he was able to read and pe,i
modern Greek; which. united with his natural a.Iab
Tty, early procured for him great popularity among
the Gre ks. He has been in constant service by ht
and sea; repeatedly sick and wounded, and among a
the prvations and sufftrings, common TO the Phil
hecnes in Greece, he has risen by merit, aiterI rg
services, to the grade of Antstratege among ss
rillas. whose costume he has adopted, and TO WINS:
habits he has perfectly accustomed himself
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-02-04
Ashby's Gap Turnpike Company.

ylNHE Stockholders in this Institution, requests
L to meet at Dir. John Ups Tavern in Mddleems'
on Friday the 9th day Of February next, to elect
sident and two Directors, to act in conjunction S''
the State Directors, also. to elect Treasurer 'p0
transact such business rs may be laid before them
By order ofthe President aud Directors.
Jan 7-te A. GIBSON Treasure
Middleburg, Loudoun. Va
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-02-04

We notice the death Of BARON DE STAEL.
son Of the late celebrated Madame de Stael, and
author Of work on England lately reviewed
in the North Ame lean He was judicous
writer. and an active promoter Of every moral
and social improvement in his own country.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-02-04

The American Journal of Science Contains
an account Of temporary Rudder used by
Captain Marshall, Of tie packet ship Britain
MIA, from Liverpool to New York in Oct der
last, by means OF which the vessel was saved
and brought into port. The rudder was made
Of spare ,op-gallant-m ST, part Of lower
s'udding- sall-boom, two pieces of oak plank, a
spare top-sail yard, sc. materials all belonging
to the ordinary resources Of he yesstl Capt
Marshall states that be twas not more than
twelve or fourteen hours in making il, and fit
ting it 10 its places" and &" found" says he,
at would steer, wear, and stay the ship With as
mucn ease as the former one"
The Litchfield County post. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1826-1829, 1828-08-07
Samuel Barnard's Estate.

WE, the undersigned, having been appointed by
the Hon. Court ofProbate for the district of Lchfed
Commissioners to receive, examine, and adjust the
claims ofthe several creditors to the estate of
SAMUEL BARNARD,
late of Litcheld, said District, deceased represen-
ted insolyent, and said Court having limited and al
lowed six months from and after the Odd July 1928,
for the creditors to said estate to exhibit their claims
hereby give notice that shall meet at the dwelling
house of said deceased the fourth Friday in Octo-
Der and January next a, nine o'clock in the forenoon
each Of said days, to attend to the business of our
said appointment. All claims not presented within
the time limited aforesaid, properly aested, will be
forever forecosed, and barred recovery.
RUFUS PICKET,
-. JAMES PlERPONT, ''0"e's'
Litchfeld, July %, 1928.
The Litchfield County post. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1826-1829, 1828-08-07
NOTICE..

WE the subscribers being appointed by the Hon.
Court of Probate for the district Of Litchfeld Com
missioners on the estate of
STEPHEN GRAVES,
late Of Harwnton, deceased, do hereby give notice
that the said Court OF Probate has allowed six months
from the 18th day Of July 1928, for the creditors to
present their claims against said estate who will
attend to their appointment at the late dwelling house
of the deceased, on the second Monday in January
next, at o'clock P. M. All persons neglecting to
present their claims will be debarred recovery.
PHILIP GAYLORD, lc.:o
ABIJAH WEBSTER, C0"s"s'S-
JONATHAN ROSSITER, S'0's'S'
Harwinton, July II, 1898.
All persons indebted to said estate are requested
to make immediate paymentto
URIAH HOPKINS, Adm'r.