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Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-09-26
New Store


fHNHE undersigned has lately put his
q MILLS. near Mariinsburg, in com
pleie repair, and Is now ready TO receive
all kinds Of GRAIN from those who wish
tn sell or have il ground. He will at all
times give the highest price, in Cash. for
Wheat, or exchange Flour for il in the
usual way. Doct. THOMAS DAVIS and MIR.
john HEsDERsoN. at the mill. or Mr..
WILLIAM LONG. merchant, Msriinsburg
will either Of them purchase Wheat for
this mill, whenever it is offered 10 them at
fair prices.
All persons having unsettled accounts
with Ransom & STokEBRAKER. are desired
TO come forward and close the same
Their books are at the mill.
Ma THEW RANSOM.
July IS, 1888 If
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To the Farmers Of Berkeley q. Jefferson

To the Farmers Of Berkeley d. Jefferson
Counties.
TESHE undersigned take this occasion to
3 inform the Farmers of Berkeley and
Jefferson counties. tina, they have rented
the MERCHANT and GRI>T MILLS,
belonging TO Capt. Christian Tahler, OF
Opequon, and the same being now in good
repair for the reception of all kinds of
grain, will attend and execute all grinding
entrusted to them For every 300lbs of
merchantable wheat they will give one
barrel of Superfine Flour and stand the
inspection in any market that it may he
sent to. Having determined to give salts.
faction to all who may please to bring
grain TO the mill, they respectfully ask OF
The public share OF its patronage
PHILIP STAUB s. Co.
June 81, 1888. If
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-09-26
W. T. COMPTON.

I'D GENTLY removed 10 Mr.. z. sbow
EE ers's house on the south west corns-
Of Queen and Burk streets, lately occun;sd
by Messrs. Wilson & Anderson, is reee;v
ing and opening large and complete as.
softmento Of
Fancy and substantial Dry Goods,
HardUdfe, Cutlery, Edg'd tools and
Coffee mills,
Queens, Glass, Stone d Wooden rare
Boots, Shoes, Hats and Bonnets.
Books and Stationary,
Paints, Paint brushes and OILS
Groceries, Liquors, Fish, dc. DC.
Also on hand, prime Oak Shingles and
plastering laihs. TO all Of which he respec,
iuIly invites the attention Of the public.
'otsh to purchase a quantity of good
clean WOOL. ". r.
Martinshurg. Nav IS. l833-tf
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-09-26
TuxE-Lord Loudon's March.

Was called from the Earth 10 the regions above
The fe,ters grim tyranny burs, from his hand.
And ran;nc and murder usnrncd the command.
While peace. lovely maiden. was scared from
The plains.
And Liberty captiye sat waiIinp in chains.
No. aarsI' noaIa lay n'',,
avn 0"e !" 'ou'' a'nanPi"h W save her oe iouhu'
The Thunderer, moved with commission. looked
down
On world so accursed from his crvselIine throne.
Then opencd the hook in who's, mvsticaI naoe
Rood &c me. .i,5 Stioes Vi each Iu,ure age,
nS =, anu sunny VINO uareu 10 DC irSe'
VI '"eir virtues approved ana confirmed inc
Than $50 ,, a.,
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-09-26
II OUpy ItSIt,
JOHN STROTHER, c.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, ,

.Martinsburg. sept IL, 1888.
THE parties to the above suit will
please to take notice, that shall attend AT
my Office in Martinsburg, on Tuesday the
Sth day of October next, for the purpose
Of proceeding in the order of reference
in this cause, when and where they will
attend with all the evidence necessary 10
enable pe TO make up the required report,
SEA MANS GARARD, Com'r.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-09-26
Co-Partnership in Tanning.

FENHE subscribers have entered into Co
q Partnership in the TANNING and
CURRYiNG BUSINESS. in Buckles
town, and have employed MIR. Elijah
Griffith to superintend and manage The
same for us. He is authorised to purchase
Hides and Skins. Bark, SC and TO dis
pose OF Leather to those wishing TO pur
chase. Cash paid for all Hides and skins
delivered at the Fan Yard in Bucklestown.
and Leather sold at the lowest prices.
g. BARK wanted Immediately, for
which the cash will be paid.
JACOB f. SEIBFRT,
EZEKIEL SHOWERS.
Nav so. 1888 If
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-09-26
LAND FOR SALE,

HY virtue OF decree Of the Superior
ED Court OF Law and Chancery Of the
county OF Berkeley, in cause depending
therein, in which, David II. Thompson and
others are compliments, and the admins
traitor and heirs of Benjamin S Abel, are
defendants, the undersigned will, on Mon
day the 14h day Of October neat, before
the court house door in the town Of Mar
tinsburg, expose to sale al public auction,
a certain TRACT OF LAND, zzE0fA.
lying and being in said county, E2szx
containing about 1875 acres, ly- WVR
ing on or near the Opequon -A.
Creek being the same tract Of land Of
which the said Benjamin ). Abel died,
seized The terms Of sale will be one
third cash, and the balance 10 instruments
OF one and two years, with interest--the
purchaser giving bond and security, aud
a deed of trust on the land to secure the
payment-and possession TO be delivered
on the LIST day Of April. 1884.
ELISHA BOYD,
PHILIP e.. PENDLETON.
September IL. 1888 is.
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VIE subscriber will, at all times, pay
FL the highest price in CASH for HIDES
and SKINS, delivered at his residence in
Nartnshurg. where will constantly be
kept for sale, LEATHER of every des
crIption. He solicits call from his friends
EZEKIEL SHOWERS.
May 80, 1888.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-09-26

VIRGINIA. the Circuit Superior Court Of
Ldlc and Chances for Berkeley county:
SEPTEMBER 18th, 1882.
Alexander Stephen, pit.
against
IN CHANCERY.
WIS cause came on To be heard this
a 25lh day Of September. 1882. on the
bill. answer, exhibits and DISPOSITIONS, and
was argued by counsel: on consideration
whereof, the court, fully aware of the mis-
chief Of disturbing long settled accounts,
and not intending to decide that the plain
liff has yet made out a case which out
weighs the answer and the strong circum
stances attending the transaction, is vet
OF opinion that the evidence in the cause
throws upon it an obscurity which may be
calculated, and, If il can, ought to be
lucldated, by a full report from a Master
Commissioner empowered 10 ask for books
and papers, and particularly the cash
hooks OF the parties, and to examine them
on oath:-and therefore adjudses, orders
| and DEGREES, that the accounts between
the parties be referred to master COM
missioner of this court to state and settle
the amount due to the plaintiff upon all
the bonds, LIST. excluding the $500 on &C
count of Francis Silvers mentioned in the
bill; and ID. an alternate statement allow.
ing that item; and 3dIy. statement OF the
balance due on the last bonds. consider.
ing the first as finally paid and settled on
the 18th November, 1920; and that he
call for the books and papers of the par
ties. and examine them on oath and more
especially, that he receive on oath such
explanations as the defendant may choose
TO make of the exhibits in his hand wri
ting marked and G in addition TO those
made in his answer, and also in relation
to the paper lately filed. and marked by
the court A. and the explanations of the
plaintiff in relation to his letter ofthe 29th
of July. 1926 and make report to the
court of such explanations, as well as of
the accounts aforesaid; stating specially all
matters deemed pertinent by himself, OF
which the parties may require him SO to
state. A Copy -Tesre,
JOHN STROTHER, C.
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JUST RECEIVED.

JUST RECEIVED,
PHILADELPHIA Porter and Ale.
FL Scotch Ale, Superior article; fresh
Teas; Loaf. Lump and Havana white
Sugar: fresh Rice. Cheese and Crackers
superior old Port Wine, Madeira Wine,
Muscatel and Clare,; Cayenne. Black and
long Pepper; Alspice, Nutmrgs. Cloves
Mace, Race and powdered Ginger: Gin
namon; Chocolate and Mustard; coarse &
me Salt; superior Salad Oil; Salaratus,
rot and Pearl Ash; Sperm and TalIow
Candles.
X. McSHERRY & BROTHER.
Martlnsburg, June 81, 1888.
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE ,

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.3
.hmfmsdurg. Sept -. 1888
THE parties TO the above suit will take
notice that | will attend at my Office in
Aiarilnshurg, on Saturday the 5h day Of
October next. for the purpose OF Carving
the above order OF reference into ,fit ct
when and where they are required TO at
tend with all the necessary books and pa.
pers to enable me to make up the requil ed
report.
SEAMANS GARARD, Com'r.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-09-26
From the PORTLAND Courier.


Yankee Uersus Yankee, or h0ty TO collect
debt. A few days since a Connecticut
Captain came into this port with a small
vessel load of apples. While he was re.
failing them out, there came down to the
vessel among other customers a hawk
eyed open mouthed Jockey, with an old
spare rib horse and wagon, and after 10
qulrlng the price, he agreed to take TWEEN
ty bushels. Ten bushels were measured
up and put into his wagon, when he said
he would go up 10 his store and carry them,
and come back for the remainder
The Captain waited in vain for the pur
chaser TO return, and at last began to sus
pect that he had been tricked. Three or
four days passed away, and upon inquiry
he found it was undoubtedly bad Debt a
hopeless case. At last the Captain was
informed that his customer was at a mar
ket stand, in Fore street, with a wagon
load of meat and vegetables. A Connec
ticut Yankee is not slow for an adventure;
so he rugged out his mate in his best suit
and sent him up to make a purchase.
The mate fell in with the market man and
began to barter with him for meat and We
getables. Well, Captain, they are first
chop and you shall have'em cheap. At
length the price was agreed upon for
couple OF quarters of veal, a couple bush
ell OF potatoes, and few cabbage. And
now Captain, where will you have them?
o just drive down the wharf by the side
of my vessel. So down they went and
the articles were delivered and safely pIa
ced on board the vessel. when the Con
necticut Captain poked his head up out Of
ba L. Il
mer that he would give him credit for
these articles on the apple score. Jonathan
after looking unutterable things awhile,
wheeled about and marched off, muttering
that if there was any law in the land he'd
see if he could ut collect it.
WHO could refuse?-In the Mount Yer
non Democrat, we find the two verses
which follow, begging for admission. The
necessity for the request is a slur upon all
our experience has taught us of salantry
to the fair. If you choose it, no choice
about it command US without ceremony.
and right happy will we be to permit some
nifty 'giddy. trifling,' girls(if pretty to fill
our poets corner on the terms
To the Printer:
iShN glddy trlhlng girl,
g, r or once to fill your poets corner;
one cares not how the critics snarI.
VI Oeaux or macaronies scorn her.
one longs in print her lines 10 see.
ooitge her. (sure you can't refuse it,
And # you find her Gut-your fee ''
Shall be to kiss her-if you ' choose il
Cutting Patters. "Please sir.n said .
snubnosed girl fourteen Years or arc -
dealer in dry goods, "to send mann the
patterns Of your calicoes, an put ,em
cheap, for she is going to get new gown
soon, and wants to see as whatl wash"
Shopkeeper-"Who is your ma amp,
Girl-"My ma'am is Aunt Oily Dee, sir !"
ShoPkeeper-"Your sister was here yes
ietday and took patterns of all the kinds
oIri,-'' Yes sir, know that-but then
sue sg"ed them all up for patchwork, and
shopping myself" WIZ -' ."
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q LII those indebted TO the estate OF
AA, Jacob Hooper, deceased. are notified
20 make immediate payment; and those
having claims are requested TO bring them
forward properly authenticated for set.
Element.
ABRAHAM HOOPER, Admr.
September ~. 1885
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tsartinsnurg Gasettf;
EDITED AND PUBLISHED
By EDMUND p. HUNTER.


TERMS:-Two DOLLARS, payable
in advance; or, Two DOLLARS AND
FIFTY CENTS, within the year; and II
payment be deferred to the end of the
year, THREE DOLLARS will invariably
be demanded. No paper will be dis.
continued until all arrearages are paid,
except at the discretion of the editor.
Advertisements of one square or less
inserted three times for one dollar, and
Tor each subsequent insertion twenty
five cents; longer ones in proportion
Chancery orders of the usual length
Inserted and posted according TO law
at five dollars each. Advertising Gus
toners will please to mark on the man
uscript, how many insertions are re-
quired. If no such direction is given,
he advertisement will be continued uIl'
til forbid.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-09-26

The heirs Of William Merchant, deed.
a ND all others whom it may concern.
IN take notice. that have in nv hands.
as administrator with the will annexed OF
SAID Merchant, sum of money, which |
am prepared TO pay over 20 those legally
entitled to receive it, but upon which /
am unwilling to pay interest.
JOHN +. SMITH.
Smithheld. Jefferson county, Va.1
September -, 1888 st
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-09-26

VIRGINIA. the Circuit Superior Court Of
Lauc and Chaneers for Berkeley county:
SEPTEMBER 25th, 1892.
Alexander Stephen, pit.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-09-26

Permit giddy triAing girl,
c., + or once to fill your poets corner;
one cares not how the critics snarI,
or Oeaux OF macaronies scorn her.
She longs in print her lines TO see.
Obllge her, (sure YOU cant ref,se ~
And if you find her out-vonr &C. ''''
Shall be to KISS her-if Won choose :,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-09-26
ALEXANDRIA, Cd. C.l
THURSDAY MORNING. SEPT %. ,s,.
THE CABINET.

The Globe says that " there was not the s,;,,.
est difference of opinion between the p,s,;t'"'
and the Secretary of State and the secre,,..
War, in relation to the facts stated ia h., man,.
The difference which existed 10 the CabiOs, ~,
difference in regard to principle and srr,r.,
cy-not in regard to facts"
II strikes US that when men differ bath ..
CARDS principle and erpediency. there is no, m..,
more to ask for.
As nothing is said about the Secretary If g.
Treasury, we presume he differed from n. D
sident in relation To his "facts." a. vol
principle and expediency.
The Globe says. also, "as to the mere mat.
o. removals" Secretary Cass "was indiTs,.D, =
A most equivocal expression 1T is highly v,
Burenized. As to such mere matters, 10 mr.
cia' ought to speak palmer.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-09-26

cha. Shortly after his appearance, we were To-
vted to propose toasts, and accordingly eos'.
menced, as in duty bound, with the health OF the
sultan. This was received at first win staie
of surprise, bu, was quickly followed WIN loua
applause The sultan is such sacred "P'c
among his subjects, that we anticipated so'elnn
silence, but our-new friends appeared TO appreciate
our motives, and accordingly loud and 'nthus'as
tic affia,rims! ;bravos) resounded thfous" Tue
hall. Actuated by the warm feelings of lhe mo
ment. ,nany of them laid aside their conscientious
seruples, and joined in the toasts with great gee
We do not mean positively to atllrm. that 'he)
Joined US in discussing the LATTE and Marsaux'
for they had a substitute which Is allowable, Oh
some occ asions, for the stomach's sake. Un'uc'
kIy for the reputation OF Muham"ed as pro-
phet, he was not gifted with sufficient foresight
to warn his followers against the appearanre OF
huuid which might Illustrate his wise and bene
VIOLENT intentions. Accordingly we find that RAJ
kee. delicate and seductive variety OF the great
alcoholic family, is not always regarded by a
Turkish gentleman with the same plous horror
with which he views glass OF generous VINE;
and upon this occasion some OF them usedt WIN
" alter to do honor to the toast. Our entertainer,
distinguished naval officer, who had visited 10.
reign countries. and was 10 many respects man
of the world, declined quietly, and without the
least sffeetatlon, our profane wishes to induce
him to pledge US in any thing but pure water.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-09-26
A DIFFERENCE.

The Pennsylvania is in rapures a, he ~,
nifesto. 1t SAYS:
The Presidents able and conclusive 3D.
dress to the Cabinet. on the subject Of The Ban,
and the Depusites, has crowded out several TO-
tees of Ward meetings, &c. &c, for which the
cause requires no apology. The length Of The
document precludes US from any remarks a, ps
sent, il any were necessary. We are sure bry
are not. This mastery document viii be hail.
cd with pleasure by every J iftrsonIan democrat
1t is worthy OF tine man from whose fearless
mind emanated die Veto. 1t comes directly
the point, and covers the true ground
On the other hand, the United States Glze,.
saws:
ITO the exclusion OF editorials, communc,.
tions, extracts, news. aud advertisements, We
publish this morning the Presidents letter, read
to the Cabinet We ask Of our readers care.
fol peru-a of the document. IL they, with i
knowledge OF the act Incorporating the Bank
dr no, rise from the reading struck with the hli.
C" Of the arguments advanced. aud the nunsroas
assumption Of power by the President, then VI.
know not what may not be conceded to the Exc
cuuve."
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-09-26
G K | NJ E

II appears to US that crimes are on an increase
far beyond the ratio of population. The mos:
daring attempts at fraud and felony have Of Ial'
been successfully made, yet the early detection
OF offenders seems ND check upon the unapps'
hendrj. We add from the Boston Tramc'ip.
another instance Of robbery:
Eriensive Rob5ery-The iewelrv and conf
store OF Mr. Isaac Davis, No. IS WastiD.'Ol
street, was entered last night. and robbed q
jeweIry, combs, &c. to the amount. as far 81.
present Can be ascertained, oiSa,O0O.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-09-26
KENYON COLLEGE

The Annual Commencement in this ln''I:
ton, was held at Gambler, Ohio, on Wednesj1r
the 4th INST.
At the annual meeting Of the Board o! Int
tees, ID. L Fuller, Esq Professor Of Latin
and the Rev George Denison, Professor O.
Mathematics. respectively rendered their re'Is
NATIONS; which were accepted. The latter I"
cancy has been filled by the appointment Of NJ
Catharinus Buckingham. late Assistant ln''fU"
tor in Mathematics at West Point The Pc
fes.orshIp Of Latin will be held for the present O
the Rev. Joseph>Muenscher, whose oomn'0''
to the Theological Profes.orshp. as also that "
Majnr Douglas, as Vice President. vas e'O
frmed by the Board. The condition Of the I"
lege is encouraging.
The annual Convention of the Epl'coP''
Church commenced sitting in the same place o.
Thursday the 5,h-l8 CIersymen. besides ''
Bishop, and large number Of Lay DeIesl"'
being an attendance. The friends Of religion VIZ
be gratifed to learn that the Bishops Addr''''
and the Parochial Reports. afford pleasing q"
dence Of the increasing prosperity of the Do'e'.
About twenty new Churches, some oil who" ~
large and elegant structures, have been 'omF'
ted or commenced, during the past year; anu j.
tive preparations are making for The erection W
several others.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-09-26

Our friends Of the InteIisencer. who genera
thrust an opponent so handsomely that he % .
most prevailed upon to forget the pam o. w.
wound in admiring the grace with which me We
pom is welded, can nevertheless, "nen 10 ~
humor, use the broad sword Of argument anu y
peal with power and energy. and to me Nv
and alright Of those who stand 10 Us va!
Their comment upon the Bank Manifesto w.
STRONG. II makes the Globe vince, We ~
That print opposes to the polished cut 40" yum a,n
blade Of the IntellIgencer post pulled up y" -,
the Ausean Stable, and clumslIy lays o"' -
and left, sometimes as much to the mor''"' NV
Of its friends as to the injury Of its sns'OF:
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-09-26
PHRENOLOGY.

We shall shortly commence the pubIca.o, If
a series of numbers on the principles Of Pg.,
SoLoGY. to be furnished by gen,smln Of a.,
litIes and scientific attainnents. Tnpy vi,r \,
short, aud not long continued, and NAV have 4.
effect of introducing this new scielcs. a, j..
friends call it, to more notice than II aDDs,rs -.
to have received in this section Of COUNTRY.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-09-26
IRELAND.

DUBLIN, Aug. l.
Fire at the Custom House Stores -Farther
Particulars 1T has been now ascertalned that
700 puncheons of spirits, 500 casks OF tallow, and
nsar, 5000 nogsheads Of sugar, were DESTROYED
in this great fire. together with considerable
quantity Of case wines (claret, hook, champagne,
aud bursundy.) brandy and other foreign spirit;
oil, hemp, junk, back, some P'anofortes, and
silks. CO.. puncheons OF spirits were saved oy
beng thrown into the docks, and only about 50
stove by the fall. Messrs Power. dstiers, had
so puncheons stored in the eastern building. all
which they were sngularly fortunate 10 finding
(save one) floating safely amongst those thrown
into the water, The Messrs. Jameson were the
seyerest Sufferers III the spirit trade. Messrs.
Barpwall. OF Londnn, have also been losers to
Iaroe amount. Very few owners of property in
this store had insured, the general idea Of its
ssfIy beng so prevalent. that even the Custom
H,u,s FIRE ensin,. was suffered TO get out Of re-.
nair. add was the only one Of % useless at the
fire.
The stories and conjectares respecting the orr
min If me FIRE, as usual on such occasions. are
1nmerous aud not at all satisfactory. Mean
t;m.. as the idea of ITS being the act OF malicious
;nc. ndary is the only one which would enable the
emf, rers 10 recover the amount lost by general
n,r,sh levy, it has been seized on az Pretext,
and accordingly the hurch-wardens OF St lho
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-09-26
Tailoring nWsiNess

EOHN NJ. JOHNSON respectfully informs the pub.
% lie that he has removed directly opposite his old
stand King street, the corner Of Royal street.
where he has just received large and elegant assert
ment Of
CLOTHS. L.7SSINERES &. VESTTNGS,
all Of the newes; style. which he will make up to
der in the best manner, ut the lowest cash prices lie
has also on hand large and general assortment of
READY-MADE CLOTHES
Of every description. which he will SELL wholesale
retail, at reduced prices.
The attention Of the public is particularly solicited
to call and examine his stock, which inferior to
in the market sept 25-2w
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-09-26

determine upon an affair Of this nature, rather
than act severely, chose to declare that the victim
died of an effuson in the chest, enjonIng the ad'
versary to be more circumspect IN future
Laughter in Court)
Alter some short delberaion, the jury found
NJ. Leon not guilty, and the Court Immediately
acquitted him.