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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-27

vxH0rr5xA:--Ia the cieuit superior court Of
law and cbancery, for berkeley county Sa.
turday, September s, 1884.
David Hensil and Nancy G. his wife late Nancy
G. Miller and SAMUEL CheDoweth and Mary
his vile, late Mary Miller pits.
against
Smith Miller and Harrison Waite admr, dc boz
ms non % George Miller deed. OF Hester
Miller deed, aud Of James Miller dec d. !. aud
others defts.
In cflANcERY.--
RHASTER COMMISSIONER GAR.
4VH ARD having returned his report.
but sufficient time not having elapsed to
act upon tire accounts as stated therein.
and Il being considered by the court that
seine preliminary matters must nscessa.
rily be arranged before final decree can
be had in the cause. the court doth decide
ist. That il Is apparent that partnership
existed between the brothers before the
death Of George Miller. though the court
az this time is no, prepared TO decide upon
The time that this partnership commenced
nor tie exact extent and character Of the
partnership: I'd That by the agreement
fled in the cause, dated September. 1898.
il is clear that partnership was formed
between The parties - that agreement,
with the expressed and clear proyiso, that
upon the death Of any one Of the partners.
bis share should 60 TO his heirs and not 10
the survivors. that the attempt 10 vary the
terms Of this agreement by the answers is
not supported by any evidence, and ifit
was parol evidence, would not be allowed
to vary The terms Of sealed instrument:
aud with a view 10 the full decision Of The
case on the points made in the bill, tlis
case is again referred TO master commits
sioner Gsrsrd: LIST. To enquire and as
certain The character, extent, and COM
mencenfent Of the partnership existing
between the brothers before the death Of
George Miller, what property was com
profits and purchases under tits partner
ship, The share Of George Miller. and the
claims OF his heirs and distributes 10 Lis
share or portion Of the partnership pfopsfA
~ : al. lie Is required to take an account
Of The second partnership as formed by
The agree ment IN the same manner as is
prescribed in the first, and in taking these
|aceounts, he is required to ASCERTAIN and
state the value and annual value, or tie
real estate and amount Of personal pro-
Ipefty, and make full and complete set
Element Of the two partnership accounts,
taking all such evidence pertinent 10 bis
inquiries, as may be offered Ivy any of the
paIties, or he may deem necessary, and
stating all such matters as any Of the
parties may require TO be specially stated,
or he may deem pertinent, aud make re.
port TO the next court, in order 10 final
decree
A Copy.--Teste
JOHN STROTHER, o.
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vrHCIryfA:-in the supefies Court of Law
and Chancery. for Bsrkcly County. septem.
Der 9TH 1894 ~
John Briscoc, JifG
against
John Peter and others. and Thomas j. Claggct
and Sophia his wife, Eliza Strobe, Ifoarfio Ciag.
get and Mary his wife, Matilda, Lewis b., Ho-
more, Richard, John, and Ann Martin: and
Thomas +. Lemon, dqfs.
In CIIANCERY--
TIME defendants Thomas J. Claggeti
l. and Sophia his wife, Eliza Strobe,
Horatio Claggelt. and Mary his wife,
Matilda, Lewis b., Honore, Richard
John and. Ann Martin. not having enter.
ed their appearance and given security,
according TO The aci OF assembly and the
rules Of this court, and il appearing by
satisfactory evidence that they are out oil
this Commonwealth II is ordered, that
the said defendants DO enter their appear
ance 10 this suit en- the first day Of the
next term, and answer the bill Of the
plaintiff and that copy Of this order be
forthwith published in any newspaper
within this county, and continued for two
months successfully, and that another
copy thereof be posted AZ The front door
Of the Court. House Of the said county.
A Cory-Teste
JOHN STROTHER, G.
Oct 0, 1S34.--2m
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-27

WIZ GINTA "a rules holden in the Clerk 8
Office of the Circuit Superior Court OF law and
chancery for Morgan County, at Bath, the
first Monday in October, 1884.
Simeon Rankin, administrator OF John Eckard,
decd Pug.
against
John Lonas, Henry spohr, and Peter Dyche
dfts.
In CH.4NCERY-
THE defendant John Lonas not hav
ing entered his appearance, and given &c
curity according to the act Of Assembly,
and rules Of this court, and Il appearing
by satisfactory evidence that he is no IN
habitant Of this country: IL is ordered that
the said defendant do appear on the first
day Of the next term, and answer the
Plaintiffs bill and that a copy OF this or
der be forthwith inserted 10 some news
paper published in Martinsburg, for two
months successfully, and like ropy. pos
ted at The froat door Of the Cour, House
in said town Of Bath. Morgan County.
A Copy - Teste,
JACOB RICHARD c. Q.
Der. re-, 1634.--2m
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-27
WIN & III T. S 4 + r..
y u M LE SEM ny.

FE sHlS institution will be exclusively fe-
Il male, and conducted by the subscrI
Der, aided by his wife and daughters. and
such additional assistants as may hereafter
be necessary. Ii is well located for the
comfortable accommodation of boarders,
and for the moral government of the sem
mary. The subscriber fatters himself
that the benefits OF an institution thus com
menced by the advice Of many friends 10
whom he has the utmost confidence. will
be at least commensurate with the public
patronage nor can he doubt for moment
that an enlightened community will take
la lively interest in the success of an expe
riment, the object Of which is TO elevate
The standard Of female education TO the
highest grade of solid usefulness. comhi
ming taste and elegance with moral and
intellectual improvement.
The course Of instruction will embrace
lancient and modern languages, including
all the branches Of English literature
taught in the most approved seminaries.
For classical pupils the charge will be : Ia
session; for English $40. For music
and other ornamental branches separate
charge will be made. The price OF board,
lodging. washing and tuition, will be $50
session, one half payable in advance,
The year is divided into two sessions; one
commencing on the 10th Of February and
ending the 25,h OF July; the other con
menclng The Isl of September and ending
The 18th Of February.
Young ladies who may board with The
subscriber shall be governed with parental
affection. Strict attention will lie paid by
himself and family TO their manners and
habits, their studies and recFeatlons. No
effort will be spared to render them wiser
and better every day, that they may grow
in favor with God and man, the solace oil
their parents and the ornament OF society
A. C. SMITH.
Winchester Nov. IS. lS34-St &eow9i
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-27

Or johnson insisted upon the necessity Of the
snbnrdination Of rank in society Sir, SAID he 70
MIR. Boswell, there is one Mrs. Macauiy IN this
town, great republican One day when was
at her house, put on a very grave countenance'
and said Madam am beconf> a convert TO your
system. To give you decisive proof am IN ear
nest, here is a very sensible we'll behaved ciii-
zen. your footman--I desire that he may be al
lowed TO sit down and dine with US.
She has never liked me since this proposal
Your Jewelers. wish to level do,cn as Tar as them
selves but they can.lot bear leYellng up 10 them.
selves
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-27
FARM ron aAEu.

Z { fHE subscriber viii sell at pirate
Il sale his farm OF strong Limestone
Land, situated in Berkeley County near
Lees Mill X consists Of two hundred
acres at least, one third Of which is heayi-
ly timbered. The improvements consist
Of two log Dwelling Houses, a large Barn,
sc. an apple orchard. shallow well OF
good water near the houses. This Farm
viii be sold on very reasonable terms If
immediate application be made 20 the sub.
sesiher who will remain at Robert Daniels
adjoining the premises, until The sixth
day OF December next. IL II is not sold at
private sale before that time, il will on
that day be offered on the premises about
- O'Clock NJ. at public vendue TO the
highest bidder. Terms will be made ca
y and more fully known at the sale.
WILLIAM DOWNING.
November 81. IS34-3w
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-27

Il BEING desirous top pay our debts, com
HB pels US TO request all those indebted
to the subscribers, TO call and pay at least
part OF their accounts, 10 enable US to do
so. We hope that this notice viii be at
tended TO, as we stand IN need of the zone
thing needful."
GOOD & STEWART.
November 10, lS34-G
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A ccpy-Te.te
JOHN STROTBER. c.
Commissioners Office. !
Martinshnre. Ocf. 40 IHal

Commissioners Office.
Niartinsburg. Oct. so, 1894,
THE parties interested ia the above
snit are hereby notified that will attend
al my Office 10 Martinsburg. on Monday,
the gath day OF November next, for the
purpose Of proceeding to make up the re-
port ~ the above cause when and where
they are also tsquifed 10 attend with all
the necessary papers and vouchers to en-
able me 70 make up such report as 10 re-
quired by the court.
sEAMANs GAIsARD. NJ ..
October so. lS3A-5t
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-27
NOTICE.

The Episcopal church viii not be open
ed for Divine service, the next Sunday IN
course, Nov. 3ob) as was notified, IN con-
sequence of the Reetor's unexpected ab
scence from The Parish.
The collection Of which notice has at
ready been given, will be postponed to
Sunday the I4lh Of December
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-27
GREAT BARGAINS
Or TOW " PROPER T:Y!!


a HE Subscriber will sell a valuable
Il lanyard whereon is two Story
Brick House lorty five feet in length, and
thirty feet 10 breadth, is well finished; a
Stone Kitchen one story high, with cellars
under both buildings; brick smoke house,
stone Shop two stories high. Bark
house, new Beam House. and twenty
five Vats, with every other thing neces-
sary for Yard, aud one OF the best gar
dens in the Town. | will also sell the
Lot opposite the above described build
ingswhereon is Stone Stable. (quite new
sufficient for four Horses, and two Cows ;,
with Granaries. Any person wishing TO
purchase, will do well TO call soon, as am
determined TO sell.
WIN. GOOD.
November 90, 1S34-tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-27
Dsgx sTUrrg. TouAcco CO.

ETADDER, Crude Tartar, Turmeric,
NH Annatto. Copperas, Alum, Red
Saunders, Nicaragua or Brazil wood. A.
Ieppo Calls, Verdssfis,. Indigo, Fig Blue.
Glue, Logwcod ground and extract. Fus-
tic, camwood or Redwood, Alcohol, Oil
|Viiriol. Aqua Forns. Spirit OF Sea Salt,
Block Tin. Potash and Pearlash, also best
chewing tobacco. Spanish, half spanish
and common SegaFs, best Spanish tobacco
or smoking; jast received ind for said
BY II, MeSHEhkf
October 2, ls3a-by
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-27
1,rnIp ERANcE MEETING.

THE Failing Water Union Temper
ance Society. will meet in the Methodist
Episcopal Church, at the Lick on Thurs
day the 4,h ofDecember. Preaching may
be expected at II O'Clock. after which the
society will be formed one or more ad-
dresses may be expected.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-27
A Copy.-Teste
JOHN STROTHER, o.
Commissioners Office, ,
Marfiusbgr0. Oct. 30. 1894. &

TIE parties interested in the above suit
will please TO take notice. that ] will at
tend at my office in MaFiinsburg. on
Saturday the 29th day of November next
for the purpose Of commencing 10 make
report in the above case, wien and
where they will also attend win any pa
pers, vouchers, or evidence, which they
may have 10 offer, and that The case will
be adjourned from day 10 day until such
report is completed.
SEANiANS GARARD, NJ. q,
October 80. 1S34.-5t
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-27

4 PIeneslile. dry Lisbon. Champagne.
Il 81 Old Port. Malsga, snd Museafcl
y ints French brandy. and Jamaica
Spirits just received aud Tor sale rheap by
bACCK s STEPHEN.
November Is, 1884.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-27
HARRISON WAITE, c. B. c.
81, lS34-l2w
PUE ETC SALE.

WILL be sold at public sale, on the
lst day OF December, at the residence Of
Abraham Gofrell. decd, on the Ope
quon Creek, near Wi'hrow's Mill. and s
miles from Walpert's old tavern stand, all
the personal property of the said Abraham
Gorrell, consisting Of three Negro Men, &.
one likely Negro Boy two Eclipse Stud
Horses, one Maryapder do and several
other fine Horses, Cows. Sheer, and 20
or 80 fat Hogs. Between 1000 and 1906
bushels Of Corn several hundred bushels
of Wheat and Oats Also several hundred
acres Of Grain iu the ground. A Ba
rouche, Wagons, and l Cart. third
part of horse threshipg machine, with
Entertaining utensils OF every description.
Also, the Household and Kitchen Furni
ture of the deceased, comprising every
variety of useful articles.
9E-Teims of sale Twelve months ere
dit will be given for all sums over IS with
the exception Of the fat hogs and grain by
the bushel. for which cash only will be re-
ceived Cash will also be required for
all sums less than S..
g. AT tho came time and place, there
will also be sold One hundred and sepe,l
.fcres Of Land, lying in Jefferson county,
near Wagely's shop, (Ihe property of the
decd Eighty acres of The land is clear
ed, thirty of which can be cultivated in the
spring; and twenty is now in clover
This tract is considered among the best
wheat land in the Eeighborhood, compris
ing 81 acres Of wood land, and water in
each field. Terms of Sale One third OF
the purchase money to be paid in twelve
months from the day of sale, and The re.
mainder TO be paid in annual instruments
of $500. Good security or deed oftrust
upon the land. will be required for the
payment of the instruments. Sale TO com
mence early in the day.
JACOB VANMETRE Sr.,
VIM. b. GORRELL, Ears
Nov. oO.ISS4 is
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-27

yTHGLIJrA:-In the circuit superior court q
Law and Chancery for Berkeley County
Jacob Myers, PV
against
Abraham Marlati's heirs and admir- dgs.
Isaac s. Lauck and AIcx'r Stephen pGs.
a,.. ..re AS' def
: IN CHANCERY.--
A ND il is further adjudged and tina
IA master Commissioner GaTaId, DO a.
soon as praelible alter this term, proceed
70 call IL and audit ali the debts yet due
and unpaid against the estate OF the said
Abraham, Marlaf. taking evidence Of the
sane and reporting said evidence, noting
the digoity and character Of The several
claims presented whether judgement
specially debts binding the heirs, or sim.
Die contract debts: and TO this end he Il
directed 10 give notice in the public news
arpcr 10 all creditors 10 come m and ex
Ihi6it their demands returning his repor
at least twenty days before the next tern
lin order 10 further decree.
AEopy - Teste
JOHN STa0THER. c
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-27
Commissioners Office, i
Martinsburg, Oct. 90, 1884. {

ALL persons having claims agains
Abraham Marlatt, decd. are hereby mott
fled. TO present them TO me at my office
IN Mafiinsburg, on or before the first da,
Of January next, together with such evi
dencs as will establish such claims in or
der that may make up the required re
port.
SEAMANS GARARD, N. C.
October, so, l534-l0t
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-27
vxHGxNxAs--1n the eireua suprrict
Law sad Chsneery fo Berksley
Rish'd ID, Seamans ADD Isossnpsh III. VIII. D.
ek4issf
john Tate, CIR Of Jcen tate. deceased, and
etnefs dfR.

John Tate, cx'r Of f6eN Tate. deceased, and
e'hefs dfa
In cIANCERy.--
gHNlliS cause came on 10 be heard this
day on the t'il. answers dispositions
and exhibits filed and was argued by
counsel; Nhereulzsasis is the opinion of
the court thnt the nlnpeY arising from, the
sales nt the personal property under the
provision Of the clause In the will or John
ia,e, deed. be 6rsi applied 10 the pay
meht o. funeral expenses, and 10 the paw
meni 81 debts against the estate AID the
balance be equally divided among the six
children named IN the 6sst clause Of said
viii, and that the money on hands ard
debts due the tcsiator. at the time Of his
death, he divided into seven shares: Civ.
ing sally Coltia one share. first deduct.
ing the commission due the ex'r. John
Tate charges Of administration and every
other charge, except debt and funeral ex-
penses, the len dollars devised to Samuel
Tate, and che costs OF this suit. the court
being Of opinion the tesiator died iniestafe
as 10 The money on hands and debts due;
And il is ordered and deereed that mas
ter commissioner Of this court state and
settle the account between the parties M.
on the principles atove, stating an inter-
est account upon ihe principles establish.
ed BY this court AID make report 20 this
court, in order TO final decree stating spf-
|ciaily such matters as he may deem peril
nent or be required TO staie by the par
Ties
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-27
BOATING OF FLOUR &C.

SESHE Subscribers having rented The
b warehouse at the mouth of Opequon,
are prepared with warehouse room suifi
cient to receive any quantity of produce
that may offer for the District, Point Of
Rocks, or any other place on the line oil
the Canal Three boats are in complete
order and under roof so that all articles
received by them will be kept perfectly
dry. They will receive and bring up any
articles of merchandise that may offer,
and will be accountable for all articles de.
livered to them either at their warehouse
or boats. They will also receive Flour,
Whiskey, Sc, on Storage.
JAMES +. FORMAN,
HARVEY Nj. FORMAN.
Mouth of Opequon, Nov. IS, lS34.-ti
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-27
VI Arr n ED.

wAz7 Fed,
A TANNER AND CURRIER.
VETHO is capable Of conducting the bn.
Wv sincss OF Tan Yard, and who can
come well recommended for industry, hon
esty and sobrieiy. Immediate application
may be made TO
COOPER & BAKER.
Martinsburg Va Nov. 6, lS34-tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-27
NEW ccoDsi!

~ - W u y " - = !"
'nURKHART s. DOLL, have just re.
Ed ceived a general assortment OF FALL
AND WisTER GooDs, which they are DC.
termined 10 sell on accommodating terms.
As 20 pariicutariSe, wosaid exceed the Inn.
lis of country newspaper, they would
invite their friends and The
public generally, 10 call and see them on
their counter, where they will show better
than on paper.
October %, 1884 -9m
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-27
TE IA.

TONS in the stone, and 262 casks
i ~ ground Plaster expected 10 ar
rive through the fall and winter, N lime 10
supply the spring demand i wlll he sold
cheap. LAUCk u . EfiiIN.
Nov. S, l834.-by
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ron SAFE.

A YOUNG healthy female servant with
n Q healthy female children one twenty
months old, the other between six and
seven years For particulars enquire OF
the Editors.
October %, IS34-n.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-27

Smith Miller and Harrison Waite admr dc boz
non 81 George Miller deed, Of Hester
Miller deed, aud Of James Miller dec T.. and
others deftsy
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-27
NJ oTrcE.

November 90, lss4-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-11-06
OHIO ELECTION.

The Official returns for Governor have not ye,
been received, though il seems to be admitted
that Gov. LrcAs has been reelected, by n ma
jorisy Of about 800 votes The Opposition have
elected 10 members Of Congress, and the Van
Buren party 9-making IN opposition gain Of
two. The Legislature last year had Jackson
majority Of 26-this year the opposition majority
will be about ~; so thai Mr.. EwISs, the SEM
tor. will be sustaised, and Mr.. MoaaIs, the Jack
son Senator, will be Instructed TO carry out the
views Of the Legislature. The Ohio papers give
many reasons for the failure to elect Findi.y.-
One thing 10 pretty certain: he did not get vote,
enough, whether on account Of their scarcity, OF
from other causes. Il will be disul, for u. to say
As far, however, ~ the election bears upon ma
,ioasl matters, the Opposition are the gamers,
and must be eootent The hope that Ohio 10 de-
eideeiy Anti Van Buren, Is certainly a reasonable
one; and il eheered on by New York, in the three
days struggle which terminated yesterday, We
have no doubt she will be ready 20 take he,
stand fully With The friends Of the Constitution
On New YORK. all nos depends.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-11-06
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL.

A PUBLIC MEETING Of all the citizens Of
Jefferson County. friendly to the completion Of
the above work, is requested at the Court House
in Chariestovn, on Monday the i7th Of November
next, (COurt Day. for the purpose OF appointing
Delegates to meet in Convention, at Baltimore,
on the second Monday in December, Delegates
from other towns and eounties, in Virginia and
Maryland, favorable to tina, object.
IL is particularly expected that the citizens Of
Shepherdstovn and Harpers-Ferry will be active
in their efforts to promote the cause.
Oct. 80, 1854.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-11-06
PMbftc Sale.

~ItTH view Of closing my business.
w will sell, at public suction, on Sat-
urday the STA Of .forsmbsr asrt, at my resi-
dence, about % miles West OF Charlestown,
all my Personal Property, consisting Of
Two good Wagons he sd OF Horses,
Twelve head Of Cattle-3O Fat Hogs.
Forty Stock do.-Three Bsrshear Ploughs,
Three double shovel do.-Four single do.
Three Harrows-one frat ate Wheat FAn,
One Cutting Box,
Five Feather Beds, Bedstesds and Bedding,
One Clock-ouc template Stove,
One large Copper Kettle,
One Bureau-one Corner Cupboard,
Tables-Cbairs, &c. &c.
Grain in the ground,
Corn BY the barrel, delivered at the heap.
credit uotil the first Of August next will
De given on all sums over Eve dollars, the
purchaser giving bond with good security
For all sums Of FIVE dollars and under. the
cash will be required. No property 10 be-
removed until the terms Of sale be complied
with. Sale to commence early In the day.
JOHN HIEDWOHL
Oct. l6, 1894.
POsfPS1easeas.
e. The above sale Is postponed until SA-
TURDAY the 18th instant. J. IL
Nov. B. la1l