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Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-04-24

II Noble Thief--The following ap.
pears in native Beugalese paper:--
'Lately in the districi OF Bankora, a
thief had made an entrance into the
house of a BrahmiD. While searching
for booty, he beard voices, and was
about to retreat. when he found the
parties close to the spot where he had
entered, consisting Of the Brahmln's
wife and her gallant engaged 10 con.
versation. The woman complained
of the jealousy of her husband, and
her lover recommended her to take
advantage of bis being asleep to muir
der him, giving her weapon for the
purpose. She objected, however that
if he should wake he might be too
strong for her, and urged the gallant
to undertake the deed himself, to
which he consented: as he advanced
to enter The house, the thief, although
disposed to make free with the Brah-
MINIS property, thought it incumbent
on him TO protect the Brahmln's life,
and as the intended murderer passed
the spot where he was secreted, he
thrust the instrument with which he
had made his waythrough the wall into
the mans belly and killed him; after
which he made his escape The wo.
man seeing her gallant slain, made an
outcry, which brought her husband and
nelghbors TO the spot, when she accus
ed the former of having committed
the murder. He was accordingly Sc
cured and tried, and as appearances
were strong against him, sentenced to
be hanged. From this fate he was
again rescued by the heroism of the
freebooter, who on hearing the turn
events had taken gave himself OPP, and |
acknowledged the crime. We have
not heard what decision was pronoanc
ed ia the case
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-04-24
PLANTATION FOR SALE.

-
v The subscriber is DESTROYS to dispose OF
by private sale, his Farm, lying on the 0pe-
uuon about one mile east of Msrllnshurg, on
the Shepherds-town and Charlestown road
This tract contains 500 acres, ESQ OF which are
cleared and under cultivation, including l@o
acres of bottom land formed by the Tuscarora
and Opequon creeks, as fertile and as beautiful
as any in the state. This bottom when Is en-
trely dry, has constantly produced from oO 10
30 bushels Of Corn per acre, (the subscriber
has gathered as much as 100 busheL lit IS also
susceptible OF being made most excellent nea'
dow; 90 or 80 acres can be Watered. Inc l'h'
provements on this farm has cost the subscriber
at least $1,000, and he believes that the money
has not been uselessiy expended. bestdes 'ne
commodious dw cling house, there are ~
tier houses for different domestic and agncui
tural purposes-a valuable SAW MILL on
seat which would be admirably adapted Tor
merchant mill The Tuscarora beng mere
greatly enlarged by numerous springs, and the
fall on the land upwards of 10 feet. A lateral
Canal TO intersect the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal, will be made from Martinsburg to the
Potomac River, passing through this farm,
which is but four miles from The RIVER potomac
fine young orchard which, with another on
| the place, consist of 400 apple trees q hne
peach orchard; a pump in the barn yard, and
another for the kitchen are among the many
advantages OF this desirable property.
From the great scarcity OF money, LANDS
have fallen an this county, and the above Valua'
l BILE Farm will be sold for 9 900 IN payments.
WILLIAM b. KING.
Berkeley county, Va. FEB. ID.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-04-24
A HYMN.
Dr JOHN QUINCY ADAMS.

By JOHN Quincy ADAMS.
when Ger the pillows heaving deep
The Fathers Of our race,
The preceptof their God 10 keep
Sought here their resting place.
The precious God their path prepared,
Preserved from every harm,
And still for their protection barred
Ills everlasting arm.
His breath inspiring every gale
Impelis them Ger the main,
His guardian angels spread the sail,
And tempests howl 10 vain.
For them old Oceans rocks are smooth'd
Defenders face grows mild,
To vernal airs her blasts are sooth'd
And all her rage beguPd.
When famine roles her haggard eyes,
HIS ever bounteous hand,
Abundance from the seas supplies,
Audstreasures from the sands.
Nor yet his tender mercies cease,
his oserruang plan,
Incline TO gentleness and peace,
The hearts OF savage man!
And can our stoney bosoms be
To all these 1soadsrs bhndl
To swell with thankfuIness to thee
Oh! Parent of mankind.
All gracious God! inAame cur zeal,
Dispense cur blessings more;
Grant us thy oounteous lore to feel
Thy goodness to adore.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-04-24
OoNsuMPrIoNs, COUGHS, &c.

CONSUMPTIONS, COUGHS, &c.
n UtLER'S VEGETABLE INDIAN SPE
I| CHIC, for the cure OF cold,, consump
ton, splitting of blood, asthmas, and all dlsor
ders OF the breast and lungs. The Vegetable
Indian Specific has stood the test of experience,
and proved itself the most valuable remedy
ever discovered for the cure OF Asthma, and
all diseases of the breast aud lungs, leading to
consumption. The following certificate just
received from highly respectable gentlcu.a
will show ITS value:-
/, Samuel Moore, do hereby certify. that
for upwards Of year was severely afflicted
with pain in my breast, accompanied with
very bad cough and shoriness Of breath and e.
very indication in the opinion Of a Phi ysician)
of approaching consumption. After passing
through course of medicine, and finding no
relief, | was induced to make trial OF Buffers
Vegetable Indian Specific, and the use of one
and half bottle, completely restored me
health, and have renamed so ever since, be-
ing upwards of year.
The cell brateo DIR. Cullen has taught US that
Sour first attention should be employed IN
watching the approach OF the disease aud pre-
venting its proceeding to an incuFable state
and in persons of a consumptive habits, espe,
cially those horn OF consumptive parents, III
slightest symptoms of an approaching cone
SUMPTION at the consumptive period OF life
ought carefully TO be attended to.
The specific is obtained by extraction from
| herbs, roots, flowers, plants, &c. when in per.
lection. In consequence OF happy combins-
ton OF the most valuable herbs, &c. it becomes
balsam of superior value. 1t heals the MUIR.
ed parts, opens the pores and composes the
! disturbed nerves, after the manner of an snno-
dyre; consequently the obstruction of the
| chest and the lungs which constitute the disease
particularly need its use II promotes expec.
toration, which is SO constantly called tor; and
whilst it clesnses and hesls,t also gives strength
| to the tender lungs. In this manner it removes
the hectic fever, improves digestion, gives
strength TO the nerves, repairs the appetite
and improves the spirits. This specific may
always be given in satety-it is mild, pleasant
to the taste, and found particularly useful in by
pochondrical. nervous and hystericai diseases.
Each bill Of directions contains detailed &C
count of this disease in all its different stages,
and will be accompanied with the signature OF
the Proprietor 10 red ink It's offered tor sale
| by ..... JAMES THoMSoN'
| Martinsburg, Jan. 81. r
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-04-24
bLIcE OFFICE, NE w.yoRK.

Burglary and Ihinony The
intended nuptials Of Mr. Albert Dun
ham, which were to have taken place
on the night of Saturday last, were
sadly frustrated by the unexpected 10
reference of the Police officers, who
we should suppose, would be the last
persons in the world to concern them
selves about the affairs of Hymen.-
Notwithstanding the solemn ceremony
which was to be performed, that would
bind Albert for richer, for poorer, for
bettet for, worse, in sickness and
in health to bis fair intended, he was
hurried from bis delightful anticipation
to the police office, and was there ar
raigned on the following heavy charge.
1t appeared that on the 10Th of Febru
iary, he entered the house of Mr..
Tucker, and stole from the room in
(which that gentleman slept, two pair
lof pantaloons, a surtout coat, and some
other articles of wearing apparel. In
one pair Of the pantaloons which Mr.,
fucker wore on the previous day,
there was gold watch and eighty
dollars. Albert did not like to address
to bis wife that was to be, the an
meaning words "with all my earthly
goods l thee endow," without having
some foundation for saying SO; accord
'ingly he adopted this plan. On The
i22d inst Information of robbery was
communicated at the police office Or
the 23d, Albert proceeded to the house
of Mr. Abrahams, the pawnbroker
and there pledged the gold watch fol
5 dollars. The ticket which he re
ceived, he gave to Mr. Glass, o
Broadway house, to liquidate a deb
OF 8 dollars which he had contracted
for rum gin, brandy and beer. A
bout week after he went to Mr.. A
brahams and told him tina. he had los
his ticket Unlucklly for him Mr.
Glass came into the pawnbroGer's of
flee to redeem the watch at the very
time Albert was complaining Of hi
loss. He. was Immediately seizeC
and brought to the police Office. Tn
particulars Of the robbery of Mr. Tuck
sr's house he there acknowledged
On his person was found q number O
tickets for property pledged with dit
sferent pawnbrokers, which have beel
since Identified by most of the own
This person has, no doubt heeI
connected with the various robberie
which have lately been committed il
this city After his examination, h
was committed TO Brldewell TIL
dessolate, disappointed fair one ha
visited the office frequently since tn
arrest. In delicacy to the feelings {
the young lady, we forbear menlion:n
her name. Suffice it 10 say she
young, tender, and beautiful, and W
have no doubt will find another and
better Albert before the Police oliic
restores her late intended. .-.
Morn CoaT.
MIR. Cooper, the Tragedian, has r.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-04-24

TESHE subscriber has for sale, at his
81 Farm on OpeckonCreek, on the road
leading from Martinsburg 10 Lee Town, five
miles from the former place, about 300 bush
els Of CORN; upwards of hundred bushels
Of RYE; quantity ofvery good POTATOES;
SIX tons Of excellent Timothy an, Clover HAY,
also quantity of Walnut Plank Seantliag for
Bedsteads, &c. all of which will be sold on &C
communicating terms.
April 8. JOHN BURNS.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-04-24

n singular case of Small Pon -
K Chant, mole catcher and gardener,
Odcombe, Somerset, was inoculated
for the small pox, SO years since,
when he bad it remarkably fine A
mong the cases of the natural disorder
IN that parish some lime since, there
were some of them very virulent In
visiting one OF the persons suffering
uadcr this dreadful disorder, on the
LIST Of Januory last, be found that ii
afterward affected bis stomach with a
sickness; he was soon seized with a
pain 10 the head, shiverings, and
every symptom OF violent fever,
aud for three days his friends thought
be could not survive. About that
time the small pox made It's APP
pearance moderately all over the
body, and the puslules exhibited eve
ry symptom Of virueuce. This is one
OF the many instances OF persons suffer
ing under the effects OF this disease,
after having been successfully inOcui-
ated.-l London Paper.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-04-24
WOOL CARDING

will also be done in the best manner, at Ct
cents per pound, Cash.
In addition to the Venetian or Striped Car
petting, the subscriber is now manufacturing,
upon the Patent Carpet Loom, the FLOHER-
ED C.iRPETTIWC, not inferior TO the
imported Scotch Carpets, and superior IN point
of quality. Persons wishing TO have SUCH
made, out of their own yarn, would do weu
to get information how to prepare 1t, as the
yarn should be of a proper size.
C. G. CONRADT.
Martiusburg, March ~, 1923.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-04-24
asegsnremtaI ORDERS.

The Commandshts of Battalions viii furnish
The Adjutsnts with roll Of their BattaIions, Con
taining the names of the Commissioned Offcers
Non Commissioned Officers and Musicians, TO
getber with return of all public proderty, ap.
plicablc to Military purposes.
Captain Jacob Myers is appointed Adjutant
to the 67,h Regment-FIe will be obeyed and
respected accordingly
The above Battalion returns will be furnish
ed the Adjutant on the first day of the training.
WILLIAM GREGORY, COL
March IS.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-04-24
13rlaa0e Cor0frs.

TVTiE training Of the Officers of the 9Th
Il Regiment will commence at Msrtinsburg,
on "Wednesday the 18th of May next, and con
t;nue for threedays--The Regimental muster is
i, : pointed on the 18th May, at the same place.
The Brigade Inspector of the 10th Brigade
and all other Officers required by law, will at
tend At the training and Regimental musters.
. ording To the above appoiptment.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-04-24
Caruet Eactottl.

THE subscriber having fitted up the M!ia
L the north end OF Martinsourg, QormeFt
ly the old OIL Mil) for factory, VIII receive
wool and yarn to be manufactured into Carpet
ing, to which business his undivided attention
will be paid, and no pains spared to give satIs-
faction to those who may favor him with tier
custom. He tenders his Acknowledgements to
his former customers for their liberal encour-
agemens, and hopes to merit continuance
thereof
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-04-24
SOUTHERN ECLIPSE,

The property Of DR.. lillian Thornton q
Washington City,
- WILL stand the ensuing season
fNnTT d as follows, viz: on Mondays,
sXT1 Tuesdays and Wednesdays unit
rxNakkM o'clock, at the farm OF MP
Wspnef Ihsockmorton, six miles from Charles
town and one mile from the White House
Tavern, and the last three days of the week al
Mrs. EngIe's. late Wsperts four miles IRON
Shepherds Town. on The turnpike road leadlne
TO Winchester, at twelve collars The season
but if paid within the season ten dollars Will Dc
aiken in discharge thereof. The season e
commence on the Goth OF March next. Fol
particulars. see hand.bills.
JOSEPH ENTLER,
Feb. 2i.-2m m. ABNER BALLS.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-04-24

VIRGLNI4--0 ut:
At Rules holden in the clerks Office Of the
County of b 'rkeley, on Monday the Sd day
of March, 1928.
Jacob Schoppert, Administrator with the will
annexed, Of Nicholas Schoppert, decd
PlGinaf,
John Charles Rebenach and Elizabeth bis wife,
and Valentine Ayle, Dsf'S.
In CHANCERY.
E~HE defendants, not having entered their
u appearance, and given security according
to the act Of Assembly and the rules OF this
court, and happening to the satisfaction of
this court that they are not inhabitants of this
ia IL is Ordered, chat the SAID absent defen
dants do appear here on the ID Monday in May
next, end answer the bill Of the plaintiff, and
that copy OF ths order be forthwith inserted
los two months excessively in the Martlnsburg
Gazette, and be posted at the door OF the
Court House of This county.
Copy--Fesie,
y. HUNTER, c. Is c.
March 90, 1929.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-04-24
WOOL.

vHyHE subscriber wishing to purchase guam.
IL THY of CO.NyN0N WOOL, viii give >
liberal price for it. If delivered shortly at his
Factory, North end of Martinsburg.
Feb IA If. C G. CONRADT.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-04-24

The highest price in cash will be gwen ;"
clean Linen and Cotton Rags.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-04-24

One hour day Spending one
hour more in bed, seems, at the time,
but a small matter, and SO it may be
yet in the course ola year it makes
a material difference. The person
who rises at five O'clock, will have
365 hours more in year than lhe one
who sleeps I'LL six This is equal to
FIVE weeks pure day light, allowing
twelve hours per day;) so that this
year will number 13 months, Is no
this too great morning nap, which
makes us feel ''no:hing better, bot
rather worsep Whereas If we can
command sufficient strength OF mind
for the first effort, the deed is done
the hour gained conscience satisfied
and business will 60 better all days
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-04-24

A variety of BLANKS
for sale at this Office.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-04-24

n Sober Calculation The young
man who earns from six to eight or
ten dollars per week. and spends but
three or -four of it in boarding, and
what besides is necessary for comfort
and convenience, may lay up from
one to two hundred dollars yearly,
towards setting up for himself at a
proper time. If the capital required
be not TOO large, in three or four years
he may calculate upon being master
instead of journeyman. This is one
view, obvious TO be sure, but not the
less important.
Another view is, and one which
( TOO often presents itsef--if young
man, instead of thus laying up the
chief part of bis wages, spends it all,
or nearly so, in idle Sunday excur-
Sions, and frivolous evening balls
or billiard playing-or card playing
or any other vicious or imprudent
pursuit-he may calculate TO remain a
journeyman for life; and if not brought
through evil communication, to the
ste C prison or gallows, will in all
probability terminate his mortal career
in some poor house, unknown, unpl.
tied and despised. This is another
view, equally obvious as the last; and
yet how often are both lost sight of to
the ruin of youth
To allure to the one, let the other
be kept sight of But from every vi
cious course, youth will find no sureI
protection than religion. Ifthey seek
and find that, all corporael safety anc
prosperity will follow, and eterna
happiness be the glorious issue. Pr
ETY. is the parent OF every virtue i'm
piety Of every vice -14ntidote,
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-04-24
4 CABINET MAKING.

To William King, esq.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-04-24

March 90, 1929.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-04-24

MIR. Cooper, the Tragedian, has re-
turned TO Boston. Ills stay 10 England
was short and unpleasant.
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-05-16

This rroposi,ion vas exposed by Mr.. ! axe" ell
and Mr.. Rowan. The latter, IN one OF his happlest
and most furcible efforts, ridculed the Ooa-i'Ne
man." In the first place, the navy uses no hemP'
and unless Mr., Webster provides for the erection
ot rope walks for the nnry, 1t Wuuin sun oc sup
piled with rope made at Boston. In the next place'
if the Secretary in the exercise OF his discie'"i'
should constrae hemp, to mean rope, the propos'
tion of Mr.. Webster would have taken oft the duty
now imposed by law and would have reduced tue
price of Russia hemp, below what it now IS, 80 that
the proposition TO purchase American hemP' al
twenty per cent. higher than the price OF Russia
hemp. is a mere delusion. Mr.. Webster's motion,
instead Of giving bounty upon American heh'p'
was intended as Yankee trick to reduce the auty
on Russia hemp. This reason tor the proposltioh'
was fully explained by his reference to letters re-
ceived from constituent who SAID he WINS now
manufacturing cordage for the steamboats, IN the
Ohio river, and complained that the PROPOSED DUTY
would prevent his doing SO hereafter
MIR. Webster's object was to enable the Boston
manufactures to import Russia hemp and nanufac-
ture it for the use OF the people Of Kentucky. This
he could no, do by fair aud direct proposition.
aud having matured his plan sell, lie FIRST moved
to strike out the third section, under the hope that
he cuud unite sufficient vote to .et rid OF the
duty upon cotton baggng sail duck, ilas' moias-
ses, ana distille, spirits altogether. iava% made
his speech ard failed IN his first attempt, he brought
III his proposition, which was intended as corps az
reserrP. 10 cover hrs retreat IN cave MS design vas
exposed-exposed it sand his western trenus
will find to their cost tina. Mr.. Webster's hostllit,
to the west has not abatrd since the days OF the
Hartford Convention, and that his bargain with
MIR Clay looked to his political advancement and
not to other pecnniary advantages.
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-05-16

sr by hinge. The prisoner was made to knec
ON the pavement, and to contract himself into as
email compass as he could. Then the executloner,
kneeling on his shoulder, and having introduced
the hoop under his legs. compressed the victim
close together. till he was able to fasteR the es
tremities over the small of the back. The time
allotted to this kind of torture was an hou. and a
half during which time it COMMONLY happened
that. from the excess of compression. the blood
started from the nostris,- sometimes it was be-
lieved, from the extremties Of the hands and feet.
3. Iron Gauntlets, likewise were used BY the pro
testant nqu,sitors in the Tower. were machines
that could be constructed by the aid OF screw
They served to compress the wrists, and to sas-
pend the prisoner in the air from two distant
points of beam. He was placed on three pieces
OF wood. piled OH another, which. when his
hands had been made fast, were successfully With
drawn from under. 81 felt'' saws father Gerard.
of the sufferers " the chief pain in my breast.
belly, arms, and hands; | thought that all the
blood in my body had run into my arms and began
TO burst out of nv finger ends This a mis-
take; but the arms sweed till the gauntlets were
buried within the fnsh After thus being suspend
ed an hour, | tainted and when came to myself
found the executioncrs supporting me in ther
arms. They replaced the pieces of wood under
my feet but az soon as | was recovered removed
them again. Thus | continued hanging for the
space Of five hours. during which time | tainted
eight or nine times" A fourth kind OF torture
was cell called Little Ease 1t was of so small
dimensions. and constr ucted, that the prisoner
could neither stand. walk, SIT. lie in it at full
length. He was compelled to draw himself up in
asquafting posture, and renamed during se,e
rai DAYS.
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-05-16

is, ia eight yeare cniy M,e thousand sir g..
and thirty dollars. MIR. ADAMS evns nana''
the short space of itco gears and niap mnn,u
sum of TEN THOUSAND SIX uvsn u,sS' "
TWENTY Foun DoLiARs in secret sp,rice-,' -
FOUR THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED Avn ulI
TY-FouR dollars more than MIR. Monroe snen y. \
ring his uhole term. rs"'u
In the short space Of thirteen days, to Wit. j..
the 9Th to the 2lst # November last. Nj AL wv
expended EIGHT THOUSAND N,,r u,n nu'o
AND FIFTY EIGHT DOLLARS for sesrpt serics ~.
three thousand three hundred and tweutv W.,
dollars more than MIR. Monroe spent IN eien ny, wy
1t was for secret service that this laro.e a. '''
was drawn from the Treasury in thi1ty,, a" ~
aHd therefore, ue cannot tell what use Mr. .S
made Of it, and We presume he uil not. "a; ~
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-05-16
MIR. ADAMS ECONOMY.

As the friends of Mr.. Adams have holdlv j..
serted, that his Administration has been a.,
most economical, that ever was in the conn,,"
Nc will institute very brief comparison be,v..,
the expenses OF the three first years Of his Adms
istl alton and the three last years Of Mr.. Monm.,
Administration