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Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-08

John Sherrard, &c. deSH.
IN CHANCERY.
"a WIS cause came on TO be further
IL heard this 2Gth day Of April 1888
upon the bill, answer, and dispositions s
exhibits &c. fled in the cause, and was
argued by counsel, and it appearing that
Edmund p. Hunter. the special commits
sioner appointed by the court, at pre-
ceedins term, has not for satisfactory rea.
sons, been able TO report to the present
term, the same is continued before the
said commissioner for report, and the
said commissioner is further directed in
addition to matters before specially refer
red to him, to take an account and report
the value per annum, the rents and profits
OF the said land conveyed in the trust deed
and purchased by defendant Sherrard from
the day Of sale by the trustee. and also
take an account of all such matters that
the parties shall require to be stated, or
what the commissioner himself shall deem
proper and material, and the commission
er is directed to make return of his report
sixty days before the next term.
A Copy-Teste,
j. RICHARD, C. C.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-08

A .5righttm ",Scarecrow. "A few
days since, we passed the field Of far
mer and saw, dangling by a string,
from a stake in the middle of a corn
field, rum bottle. If the keen vision
ofthe birds can discern all the evil spi-
rits which are prone to harbor around
objects OF this sort, not a rancorous
crow or black bird will dare to APP
proach within gun-shot of the premises.
If every farmer would hang up his rum
bottle for the same purpose, but few of
those terrible black crows, who come
in the form Of a sheriff, would be seen
preylng upon his grain, his vegetables,
his fruits, &C., after a year of toll,
greeting the "haryest home"
Portsmouth Jour.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-08
WASHINGTON COUNTY
BANK,


Williams Port, February LIST, 1893.
DY A RESOLUTION Of the Board Of
ED Directors ofthis Institution, the follow
ing scale & rates have been adopted for the
governmentof the officers thereof,n receiv-
eddeposites Of money, to limited amount,
subject to interest, viz:
For deposites payable sir I
months after demand, certi- per annum of
fcates shalIbe issued bear z 5per cent
ing interest at the rate
For deposites payable nine
ty days after demand, certi- per annum
fcates shall be issued bear rof4per Get.
ing interest at the rate
For deposites payable sir-
ty days after demand, certi- per annum
ficates shall be issued bear rof per ct
ing interest at the rate
BY order,
GEO. r. MOSHER, Cashier.
February 7, 1888. lily
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-08

Grateful Acknowledgment. -" You
saved my life on one occasion" said a
beggar to captain, under whom he
had served. "Saved your lifcl" replied
the officer; "do you think that am a
doctor?" "No, but | served under you
in the battle of -, and when you
fan away, followed; and thus my life
was preserved"
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-08
! OUFF I tsIb3
J. RICHARD, c. c.

THE parties interested in the above
suit are hereby notified that will attend
at the Clerks office in the town of Bath
on Thursday the 22d day of August next,
for the purpose of executing the above
commission, when and where they can at.
tend with their evidence and vouchers.
EDMUND =. HUNTER,
Special Commissioner.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-08
.yaartlnanurg Gazette
EDITED AND PUBLISHED
By EDMUND p. HUNTER.

TERlNS:-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 editcf.
Advertisements of one square
inserted three t;r-~- - VI less
fn~ ---4scs Tor one dollar, ana
-, "a each subsequent insertion twenty.
nYe 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-
CURED. If no such direction is given,
the advertisement VIII be continued ".
VI tpEbi2
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-08


FEyHE subscriber tenders his grateful
q thanks to bis friends and the public
for the liberal patronage heretofore receiv-
ed, and is determined, if prices to suit the
times, and strict attention TO business, are
any inducements, to msrit further favors
from generous public. Having selected
a flrst-rate stock of materials, and expe.
rlenced wOrkmen in his employ, he feels
confident IN stating to those who may ia.
vor him with their custom, that they may
depend on having their work well executed
tie has attached TO his establishment a
Coach Smith Shop, and is therefore ena.
oled TO make and repair Steel Springs of
all sorts; and furnish work with punctualiy,
and at lower price than formerly.
Carryalls of all sorts on hand suitable
for any purpose.
Old Carriages, Gigs, SC. SC. taken in
exchange for better ones. All sorts of
work IN his line repaired at any notice, and
al fair prices.
Silver and Brass Mounting kept on hand
and II Kirk raint got 'em, he'll git 'em.
g2-HIs Shop is two doors east of the
0tage Ofhce. nj. G. KIRK.
SbepherdsSown, July IL, lS33-tf
n B.-Three Apprentices will be taken
10 the above business, if immediate appli.
cation be made. Boys from IA to 16 years
OF age will meet with tolerabIe chance.
h bOCT. WIN. FAIRS has on band, a
~ few fine bred colts, (of three years
old last Mayl which he will offer at private
sale on application, on a credit Of nine
months mot surpassed by any
WILLIAM FARIS.
MartnsbuTg, June 81, 1888,
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-08
I'D sRr
@Aa&N@

0RDFRs =@Hs
y Hi.0 .or BAR IRON viii be re.
- ~eIVed at Cacaphon furnace, near
lr,oat'run post-afiice, Hardy county, and
wlil meet attention. The iron is the best
IN Virginia, equal to the celebrated Juniat.
Ia iron, and it would be the interest of
iron dealers to send on their orders TO
o., J.; & A. n. STERRETT.
Caeaph0n Furnace, May q, !sss,-u
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-08
JUST RECEIVED.

FL PHILADELPHIA Porter and Ale,
IL 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 Claret; Cayanne, Black and
long Pepper; Alsplce, Nutmegs, Cloves,
Mace, Race and powdered Ginger; Gin,
namon; Chocolate and Mustard: coarse &
line Salt; superior Salad Oil, Salaratus.
Pot, and Pearl Ash; Sperm and Tallow
Candies.
r. McSHERRY s. BROTHER.
Martlnsburg, June 81, 1888.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-08

Lac and Chaacery for Morgan county:
APRIL TERM, 1888
N. Is. Cooke, Co. PITS
John sherrard, eX'r. Of Thomas Young, de-
IN CHANCERY.
FEsHE defendant, John Sherrard, having
I'll been more than four months served
with the process of the Court, and having
ialled TO answer the same, the bill is taken
for confessed against him, and the cause
having. upon motion of the plaintiffs, been
set for hearing, upon the bill and answer of
the defendant, Elisha Boyd, and order of
publication regularly taken out and pub
ilshed against the absent defendants 1t
IS adJudged, ordered and Gecreed, that all
matters OF account arising upon the allie
cation of the bill, be referred TO Edmund
Z. Hunter, special master commissioner of
this court whose duty it shall be to report
upon the same, taking an account special
ly.
LIST. OF all personal assets which came
INTO the hands of the executor at any time
since the death OF Thomas Young, and
how much of the same was due by bond,
bill or otherwise.
end. Of the amount of real estate left by
the said Young at his death, and of the
value OF the same, al the death of said
Thomas Young, and also of the time of
the sale OF the same by the executor.
3rd. vi the amount OF the rents and is
sues of the real estate of the said Thomas
Young, which have come INTO, or ought
to have been received and collected by the
said Sherrard, since the death of the said
Thomas Young.
4th. What amount of debts were due
by The said Young at bis death and how
much with their dignity and character has
been paid by the executor since the death
OF the SAID Young, and the said Sherrard
is required to answer on oath such inter
rogatones touching the several matters
referred to the said commissioner, as may
be required Of him by the plaintiffs or their
counsel. IN which the said commissioner
may deem material and proper for due
examination, and report of the several
matters referred TO him, and the said COM
missioner is directed to make return of his
report to the Court, sixty days before the
next term.
Copy-Teste.
}. RICHARD, c. C.
THE parties interested in the above
suit, are hereby notified that will attend
at the Clerks Office 10 the town of Bath on
Friday the esd day of August next, for
the purpose of executing the above com
mission, when and where they can attend
with their evidence and vouchers.
EDMUND =. HUNTER,
Special Commissioner
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-08
A Copy-Teste.
}. RICHARD, c. C.

Negro Woman for sale.
G. NE that is we'll acquainted with every
" KIND OF house work, sober and hon
est; sold for no fault, and will not be
sold to trader. Enquire of the Printer
July IL, ls35.-tf.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-08

'a(aa0le Mills and Farm for Sale.
A OFFER for sale my LAND
z adjoining Martinsburg 10 Berkeley CITY.
Va. containing about 44O acres, eaualin
strength and fertility of soil to any land in
the State; has an abundant supply of Tim
Der & meadow, at least one third ofthe tract
being prime bottom land, with good vel!
built houses of every description necessary
on farm, most Of which are of stone;
indeed there are few better improved farms
any whereto be found;a well of never falling
limestone water is in the yard. Tuscarora
creek stream of considerable size s. con.
stancy passes through the land with fall Of
upwards OF 25 feet, affording several very
eligible sites for water works .one of whichis
improved with large stone MERCHANT
MILL, working three pair of Burrs and one
par Country stones, with every description
oil machinery necessary for carrying on the
manufacture of Flour SC. in first raIe style.
| will give great bargain in this property
no money required IN hand. any good and
substantial purchaser may have It to be paid
for in eight orten equal annual instalments,
one half to bear interest from the time he
takes possession until that half is paid, the
residue then TO commence bearing interest
and SO to run on until all is paid.
MATHEW RANSOM.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-08

VIRGINIA IN The Circuit Superior Court Of
Lap and Chancery for Morgan county
APRIL TERM, 1888.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-08
Wool! Wool!-More WOOL!

Wool! Wool!-More WoOl!!
GIVE wish to purchase much greater
w quantity of WOOL than we have
yet received. Wool growers will find it
TO their interest to give US call before
they dispose Of their crop of Wool, as we
are giving the highest market price. The
Wool must be clear of burs and sticks, s.
we'll washed
JOHN N. RIDDLE s. Co.
p. S. In addition to all kinds of Wool
en- Goods manufactured here formerly we
are now, and will continue 10 keep the
Kentucky cloth or james real truck for
Trousers, which we will sell cheap for
cash, or in exchange for Wool
j n. Il. & Co.
June 10, 1857
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-08

Blank Deeds for sale at this Office.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-08
July is, 1898.

NlRGlNIA:-En the Circuit Superior Court of
Lac and ChGacery for Morgan county:
APRIL Term, 1888
n. b. Cooke s Co. ppts
against
John Sherrard, eXr. Of Thomas Young, de-
ceased. sc. act.,t.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-08

RAGS bought at this Office.
seNs1..
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-08

Dawson's administrator,
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-08

To the Farmers Of Berkeley d. jefferson
Counties.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1833-05-04

Pense of a trial could have been.-Fc,
the satisfaction Of Friends, / procured
the statements of the councils on bott
sides, setting forth the propricty OF m,
conduct III this respect, which certifi
Gates / have yet, for the satisfaction o.
my friends, on all occasions.
When the hey was released from
'serv'tude, he and Able Carr. who had
also travelled through lfrom St. Louis,
oy land. in order to identity the boy,
now being the 9th day Of Nav, left
LOUISVILLE at 4 III o'clock, a. FL, for
Richmond; and l embarked on a
Steamboat on the 10th and returned
ny the way Of Cincinnati to Richmond,
and arrived there On the 18th Of May,
1882.
For my compensation, / received
the sum Of SIS, and Able Carr was
paid Sl4 for his services. lonly men,
tion our compensation, that our SER
vices may be duly appreciated by the
members of the White Water Yearly
Meeting, and our feelings in the cause
OF emancipation may not be explained
away, Oh the grounds of good pay. be-
ing the stimulation TO action.-In this
affair, l provided my own horse and
equiPage for the journey, and the
Committee furnished Able Carr with
his, hence arises some difference il.
our compensation. As for myself
have been doubly paid, and am this
day, proud IN saying to the Society Of
Friends, with whom, l yet feel a deep
and lasting interest, that the part
took in behalf OF mercy, in redeeming
this little boy from unjust slavery, has
at all times whispered peace and con.
isolation to my mind. ! often loos
back over the long and toilsome road
with the utmost pleasure, and lave al
ways set il down SO far, to better and
more blissful, cline, where neither the
(cries Of a negro slave, nor the clang Of
servile chains, will inturrupt the re
pose Of just spirits, made perfect and
clarifying God eternal in the Hea
vens.
AENER HAMS.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1833-05-04
AENER HAMS.
For the Richmond Palladium.

a correct historical sketch Of journey
performed by ,NILLI SWITZERLAND
and dawn Hook, arho soere employ
eddyn,enabers Of the 4 tr7caa Cons.at.tec
ofate Society OF Friends, to go in ps.r-
suit of negro boy named .4rehey
-Murfey, aged 1 gears, uho had been
Kidnapped and taken ozcay from the
tszvn Of Richmond, Wayne county, H.
diana, cy one jain W. Harris, ~. the
month Of March, 1882.
We William Sutherland and David
Hook, both OF the town of Richmond,
county of Wayne, and state of Indiana,
being appointed by Stephen Macy, Achil-
les Williams, Robert Morrison and Rob
ert Hill, Of the African Committee Of
Friends, residing in the vesge OF White
waer Aee.ing Of Friends, &c. &c. &c.
to 60 in pursuit Of a negro bog, led, kid
mapped, stolen, taken and carried away
from his parents, by J. w. Harris, as a.
Dove staied-do most assurediy make.
appoint and constitute the words, letters,
and figures following, to be OUR narration
Of OUR journey, and also of OUR refiec-
tons thereon. On the first Of March 1881,
at 3 p. NJ. We took up OUR line OF march
from the town aforesaid, on the grand tosr
that we intend hereby most efiectuai!y to
describe, Craving first made several inef-
fectual scourges in this nei .hborhood and
towards Cen;reviile, which we merely
mention incidentally here and deem un-
worthy of notice except ''as d coiieCtrai
fact or matter forming part Of the ira s.
action, on horseback, with the finds
necessary In our pockets (supplaed by the
committee afoiesaid) for disbursement
upon the road. We rode as men gener.
allv ride, and seen what men generally
see on that road, Ito wit. from Richmond
to Liberty and arrived at the town last
aforesaid, in the evening Of the LIST day
Ia miles. Here We put up at Archibald
Es,ep's, who keeps pretty much OF a house
and is a goodly sort of man. Here We
i ate our suppers and then scourged through
the town, making "sfratdgcns, and s'dis
lgent enquiry,'' but all would not do
We could hear no tidings Of Harris, this
We ssmarvciIed IN our minds greatly at,'
but finally supposed it attributable ''ss
some unknown cause or other unknown
to u.s.
On the morning of the end we mount
ed our horses (after breakiast) which sait
horses were saddled and bridled, with oUI
saddles and OR brides, and facing tn.
south PET. Same evening we encamPet
within a few miles Of Lawrenceburg
Dearborn county, with a goodly sort OF
man whose name we cannot recoliecs ITO
! which omission We are extremely sorr,
,linsleed.) On the Sd lin the mornins) W.
took up our march aud arrived IN Law
renceburg. where we breakfasted Wit
Mr.. Kelsey. "a good clever man." the'
ls,ep. out to the court house, (court was II
y SESSION. and inquired of the Judges, ID
lawyers, the clients, and to say much i
few words. Of the ',possc comMitctsbss,
, generally and particularly for POOR Gin
, nocsn'- Archy: but all IN vain, OF Ind
-lor heir Of HIM not one, singlc. s0litar
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1833-05-04

sT3ut We "caIled two strangers and fer
bid hrs leaving the place. till wecane hack.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1833-05-04
puAaished every saturday morning, by
n p 10&10VvAY,
Coensr Of Main ana SvashimgtOn streets.

RCBLlSAED III Request.
Fsoa Me Wa6ssA Herold, y .aPrIl II, 1883.
A correct historical sketch d q Journey
performed By ABNER HAMS and
ABLE Carr, who mas employed By
members O she .4/5ioan Committee q
The Society Of Friends, 70 go II" pursuit
ofa negro boy named .4rchey IMu.fey,
aged II years, rio had bee" kidnGped
and taken away from the tovn Of Rich
mond, Wayne county, Indiana, By one
John ". Harris, IN the month Of
March, 1882.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-09-19
Xoung AaAies' Seminary,

On 81. .4saph street. bet~een King and Cameron
vitHIs institution will be re opened for the reception
Der next. The most approved Teachers will be EN-
ployed for all the purposes of complete female edu
cation From long experience and past success with
the many improvements the subscriber has made IN
his system of instruction. he Aaters himself he will
be enabled to give general satisfaction to his patrons
The most efficient means will be used for the purpose
of ecitirg and STRENGTHENING the mental faculties.
by the frequent exercise Of reason and and
mbuing the mind with sound and prsc,ical informs-
ton. No study will be passed over without compre,
hendng first principles Mental Arithmetic, SO wen
adapted to produce habits of attention and discipline
the mind for other studies will be much practised -
Strict attention will be paid to the manners as well as
religious and moral duties, of the pupils Every
young lady who by perseverance and application can
sustain an examination, through Certain course OF
studies comprising the most essential branches Of ie
male education, shall receive printed diploma tue
expiration of such time All Interested respect.
fully invited to visit the school frequently, and witness
for themselves the advancement, &c. of the pupils
WILLIAM n. JONES.
Alexandra. d. C. July 81, lS33-3m
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-09-19
Fur Rent or Sale,
NINE HUNDRED acres, Or

9e<X!RI NlNE LOxVDHED sQShED, OC
d about two.thirds of that fertile and we'll known
~ farm called WEST GROHE, the property
-. of the heirs Of the late Col. A. ]. Smith. Of
this land three hundred and fifty acres we're reGeem.
ed from the river, by dixie constructed Of earth and
gravel drawn from The hills. About third Of this las
been cleared and putin cultivation. The SOILS We.
getabe mould FIVE six feet in depth ofcourse easy
Of cultivation, and not to be surpassed in fertility 1t
10 thought to be well adapted to the growth of tobacco
of the finest sort-this, however, would be worth the
consideration OF planters. Could it be rented to to.
bacco grower the would erect such houses as
might be deemed necessary for the business. The
other portion of the land has been dched and fenced
with great and expense, and has meadows OF We.
~ considerable extent, well taken with timothy. No
land is better adapted to the production of grass than
this Farm.
The whole nine hundred acres will be rented or sold
altogether or divided into several Farms to suit pur-
chasers tenants Iflong leases could be effected,
very advantageous terms might be obtained. The
Farm has several substantial houses on it now, and
Others would be built If it could be made an object.
A SHAD FISHERY, with all accommoda-
tons for abores and the curing ofbh, has been made
on tina. part Of the river bordering the reclaimed land,
and will be rented with the land separately. Also,
A HOUSE & LOT, containing two Acres,
lust without the corporate limits Of Alexandra, but
in that part of the town called the Village The house
is comfortable, and the garden is early one. The
lot has good water and fruit on il. Also,
Another TWO ACRE LOT, lying upon the
Great Hunting Creek, aud including the Bridge house'
portion Of which is in the occupation OF hr G.
Murray. For terms apply to ,,
aug 1-tf T. w. HEWITT.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-09-19
Noes
Office.

State ofMaryland, Charles County, Set.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber IA.
~ obtained from the Orphans Court OF SAID Couhty
.tters of administration the personal estate hea
nor Dent, late of Charles County, deceased Az per
sons having claims sganst said deceased are hereby
warned to exh, the same to the subscriber. on or De
fore the 3Oth day Of December next otherwise .hey
will be, by law excluded from all benefits OF SAD es
tate Given under my hand and SEAL this 2oth DAY o.
August, 1883. PETER DEN'' no'' :.
.u, SQ-iml
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-09-19
Richara !. Pollard,
Sy1pHEON DENTIST,

DEGs leave most respectfully to inform the citizens
ID of this place and vicinity that ne intehas cum,
hopes. BY close attention to business, reduced
and success in operating to merit the favor Of all;
RI F. is prepared to insert Natural, hot IS
and Porcelain Teeth of all the various shades ~ Inc
shortest notice.
he nav be seen at Mr.. A. o. Douglass on King street,
.econd door above Pitt street, north side. He will
wait on persons particularly adie' their dwellings
spr l9-2aw
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-09-19
OPPOSITION
For Washington & BaAtkMOre

Phenir Lane Of B7ue SGfsly C0dches.
For Seats in Beethoven &
Co.'s splendid ne,o blue English
q built Coach. built expressly to run
XKs.yx = Between Alexandra and Washing
ton City. please be particular to apply at the Oppos
ton Stage Office, Royal street, few doors south OF
Newton's Hotel. adjoining Breasts Barber Shop; and
at Richard IL Harrington Steam Boat Hotel, on Uni.
on street, near the wharf $50
Hours Of Departure:
past O'Clock, A n. for Washington and Baltimore
70 o'clock, ". for Baltimore
O'Clock. Pm for Washington
Hours Of Departure from Washington:
"A. n, for Aiexandria
And at 81 p. ~. for do
For seats apply at the Opposition Blue Line Stage
49, GEORGE N. BRUCE. Agent.
r. s. Persons wishing to take morning ride, can
leave at "a O'Clock, and return by 10.
aug 24-te