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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13
II IRGlNIA, TO WIT AT rules holden
AZ in the Clerks Office Of the Circuit
Cunnrior Courf f,f 7 n w and rh,ronx,,

Va in the Clerks Office of the Circuit
v Superior Court of Law and Chancerv.
for the County Of Hampshire on the
first Monday in June, 1884. james Hopkins.
PLAINTIFF, against Okey johnson. Samuel
Cockerill, Jeremiah Inskeep, surviving Ex-
ecutor of John lnskeep, who was Executor
of John Snyder, decd. Charles L. Snyder.
William V. Snyder and Alonzo Welton and
Harriet his wife, late Harriet Snyder, John
Snyder and others DEFENDANTS.
IN CHANcERY.
The defendants John Snyder, Charles L.
Snyder, William v. Snyder, g. Alonzo Wei
ton and Harriet his wife, not having entered
their appearance and given security accord
ing to the act of Assembly and the rules Of
this court; and it appearing by satisfactory
evidence that they are not inhabitants of this
country; IT Is ORDERED, That the said de-
PENDANTS do appea. here on the first day of
the next court, and answer the bill Of the
Plaintiff; and that copy of this order be
forthwith inserted in some newspaper pub.
lished in Romney, for two months success
lively, and that another copy be posted at the
front door of the Courthouse of the said
county of Hampshire. copy--Teste,
JOHN B. WHITE, c. Il. 6.
June FL, 1884.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13

WYlRGINIA, TO WIT AT rules holden
W in the Clerks Office of the Circuit
v Superior Court ofLaw and Chancery,
for the County of Hardy, the first
Monday in July 1884. Andrew Borer
PLAINTIFF, against Thomas Fothergill,
George Jordan, William Cline and Abraham
Cline, DEFENDANTS. IN cHANcERY.
THE defendants not having entered their
appearance and given security according
to the act of Assembly and the rules Of
this court ; and it appearing by satisfactory
evidence that they are not inhabitants of this
country IT Is ORDERED, That the said de-
PENDANTS do appear here on the first day of
the next term, and answer as well the ori-
ginial Bill against Michael Yoakum, as the
amended bill ofthe Plaintiff and that co.
Ply of this order be forthwith inserted in
some newspaper published in Romney, for
two months successfully, and posted al the
front door of the Courthouse of the said
county of Hardy. A copy--Teste,
CHARLES LOBE, C. C.
July l9s1ss4.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13
Ecclesiastical Notice.
yulpeper CT. House, Va.

THE Clergy and Lay-delegates, com.
posing the Evangelical Lutheran Church
of Maryland and part of Virginia, are no.
tilted, that according to resolution ofihe
last session; "the Synod will convene a.
gain on the Sd Sunday, 10Th day of DC.
tober, in Clear Spring, Washington coun.
ty Maryland"
JACOB MEDTART, Sec'y.
Martinsburg, Aug. 20, 1884.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13
1872 acres.

On this land there is COMFORTA.
AlNsA BILE DWELLING HOUSE &
lsssm stable & several excellent springs
OF water. About so Acres 10 good order
for seeding this fall, and about the same
quantity TOR summer crop--a quantity
OF meadow, and 80 Acres of good pasture.
ANY person wishing to rent will please
make immediate application, as possession
can bs had Immediately. Bond with
good security will be required of the rem
tor. RICHARD POLLING.
August %, 1884.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13
For Sale,

4 Unimproved & 2 improved LOTS,
in the town Of Ridgsvile, Hampshire
county, Va. One one of the improved
AssuuA LOTS there is large and com.
EE modious HOUSE, with good
MEGs STABLE, and other buildings,
As'a~ and the whole we'll calculated for
Public House ION the other, is COM
Portable
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13
A QUICK REToRT.

A black footman was one day accosted
by fellow, swell, Backee, when did you
see the Devil las, ~ upon which Blac-
kee, turning suddenly round, gave him q
severe blow, which staggered him, with
this appropriate answer, "when | saw him
last he sent you dat--how you like it,"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13
"A CARD.
Dr.. TOWNSEND C

Dr.. TOWNSEND CLAYTON,
Having located near Burling-
ton, offers his professional seryi-
ces to the public generally.
He may be found at present at
MIR. Nathaniel Kuykendalls.
October IL, 1888.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13
1ohn Kern, W,

OFFERS his services to the pubic al.
a Conveyancer. Ae will write DEEDS,
and all other instruments Of writing with
neatness. His charges will be reasonable
Romney, Nov. 9, 18S3.--ti
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13
Amusement.

Il say, Nym,' said a person to the Cor.
poral, Il have got musquito into my ear
and am afraid he will get into my head =
'No matter, said the Corporal, Che will
find plenty of room."--M E. GALAXY.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13
DWELLING HOUSE,

and all the necessary buildings for a
TANNERY. which the neighborhood
much needs. The terms will be accom-
modating, for further particulars apply TO
l.. s. CUNDIFF.
Ridgeville, Aug. 80. l834.-4t.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13
BLT NEXT WEEK. CTS
Land for Sale.

Twill sell, as Committee Administrator,
Of the Estate of William Heath, decd. on
the End day Of August Court neat, before
the Courthouse door in Romney,
A TRACT OF LAND,
CONTAINING $50 .ACREtS..
lying in the county Of Hampshire, being
the same tract purchased BY the deceased
of the heirs of Charles Poweison decd
Conditions will be made known on the
day ofsale.
JOSEPH WILLIAMS.
Committee Administrator.
July 10, 1884.
O. The above sale is postponed until
Monday the 18th day Of September neat.
JOS. WILLIAMS.
August so, 1884.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13
For Sale at this Office.

Lawyers Sherihfs' and ConstabIes,
Blanks-Also, Deeds of Trust and Bar.
gain and Sale, Promisary Notes, &c. &c.
August 9, 1884.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13

twoiarge Red, about four or five years
old, branded on the horn G. F. C. the
ear mark not recollected, one smaller Red
two years OLD, ear mark crop off Of each
ear, no brand, the other about four OF
five years old, (fesh marksl white and
black, small specks, branded on the horn
G. F. c. ear mark not recoIIected. 4
will give the above reward for tae above
described Steers delivered to me at my
residence, or in such proportion for such
Of them as may be delivered, or I will
give the above reward for such informa.
ton as wil enable me to get them again.
GEO. w. WASHINGTON.
Aug. 80, 1884.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13

Il Good RefOrt.-They tell pleasant
story of one of our naval officers, who had
the charge of "a navy yard, and who never
signalissd himself on the ocean, In walk
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13
NOTICE.

HEREBY forewarn all persons from
trading for a Note Of hand given by
me to Harrison Metcslf, for the sum
of Twenty~one Dollars and Fifty Cents,
with Credit thereon of SIS bearing
date the 22nd day Of May, 1881, as / am
determined not to pay the same unless
compelled by law.
HIRAM T.. METCALF.
Hamp. Co. Aug. 80, 1884.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13
NOTICE.
THE Partnership heretofore existing
between
VANCE g. RLTJE.
NOTICE.

was dissolved by mutual consent on the
first Of July last. AN persons who are
indebted to them by bond, note or book
account, are earnestly requested 10 make
payment by the first Of October neSt. as
no indulgence can be given after that
date; and all those who have any claims
against the late firm will present them for
payment WIN. VANCE.
CHARLES BLUE.
Aug. so, 1884.
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mOOI
-
seA8az& xsn
LYMAN REED g. co.

COMMISSION Merchants, No. 6, South
Charles Street, Baltimore, Md. devote
particular attention to the sale of WOOL.
All consignmenis made them will receive
their particular attention, and liberal ad-
vances will be made when required.
Baltimore, May II, 1834.-6m.
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Notice..

"A WISH to rent my FARM lying a.
n bout miles south east of Romney,
on the waters of Little Caphon, con.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13

is still at large.
TOM is about 80 years Of age, $ feet
6 inches high, has scar on his neck, land
is very well made and remarkably active.
He is black and had on drab fulled Tins,
sey coat and pantaloons, and was pur-.
chased Of Mr.. Kuykendall, Of South
Branch, Hampshire county, Va.
He has changed his clothing.
o. ! will give the above reward os
One Hundred Dollars for him iftaken up
and secured in any Jail SO that get him
again. J. CUTTINGS.
Romney, April S, 1884.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13
40 Dollars REV ARD.
~
June 81, 1884.

STRAYED from the residence of the
subscriber about the month of May last,
-Four Steers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-20
BALTIMORE MARKET.
BALTIMORE PATRIOT OFFICE,

Tuesday, l O'CLOCK, L. W.
The Market.-Upwards of70 hhds. new crop
N. o. Molassess has been sold by private con-
tract at 80 cents Nothing doing in Sugars-the
city trade could not count over 70 hhds.; prime
Porto Rico would command So l-2, to 10; one
cargo daily expected Coffee, old crop Rio, is
selling at II 81 to II cents; new crop IL IA to
IL 1-2 cents Spermaceti Candles are dull at
33 and "a cents No change in prices ofof Spi-
ces-The market is well supplied Nothing do
ing in Indigo.-Business continues exceedingly
dull.
F7ou-The market is still dull The wagon
price continues at So, Is and store price IS.
Grain.-Very little appears to be doing with
reference to grain of any description. The
fair market price of Corn is about 81 Sc cts
A small cargo ofup the Bay Oats, was taken
yesterday at SO cts. Nothing doing in Rye or
Wheat.
Cyorerseed-The wagon price of prime is
S4 IS a 4 so and store price IS 81 1-2
WhiShey.-The wagon price is Fl cents, and
falling; store price 25 1-2 26 cents.
Beef-Sales of Beef on the hoof at SIS Is g
POrk-SaleS at So.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-20

Privileges of the Uergy.-Our readers have
probably heard that the Rev. DR.. Claiming and
the Rev. MIR. Cannot were summoned lately be-
fore the Grand Jury, and refused to testify what
they knew respecting the duel, which has been
subject of conversation lately. The Jury made
a representation to the Judge of the Municipal
Court, who summoned those gentlemen before
him. and they appeared. The result we give in
the language ofthe Atlas this morning.
The Commonwealth Attorney stated to the
Court the reason why these gentlemen had
been summoned, and that the Grand Jury were
now in Court waiting for the decision of the
Cont. whether these gentlemen should be COM
nelIed to testify He cited passage of Starkie
on Evidence to show that by the common law,
not even auricular confessions to Catholic priests
u-are nriyiIeoed from being testified to- that it
anneared by the notes to Metcalf's edition of
Starkie. that in many of the United States con-
fessions made to Protestant clergymen were
not privileged, and that the Supreme Court in
this State had settled the same principle in
Commonwealth VS. Drake Is Mass. Rep, page
191.
The Judge stated that clergymen were not
exempted by the law from testifying when cal
led before a Court or Grand Jury as to commu-
nications made to them as clergymen; "that the
privilege of secrecy is strictly confined to per
SONS dCllDS DIS vi III
causes, and cannot be extended to those conf
dentially employed in other professions" that
! this is a privilege secured by law to the client
rather than the counsellor. He referred to the
case of the Duchess of Kingston, as cited by
! M'Nally on Evidence.
DIR. Charming stated to the Court that he had
thonoht the communications made by parish
Toner to his spiritual guide were sacred, and
should not be disclosed; but in relation to the
present case. he was suddenly called before the
Grand jury, and had little or no opportunity for
reflection upon the subject; that since yesterday
he had reflected upon the circumstances and
he now considered that any communications
made TO him in this case, were communicated
TO him rather as an esteemed friend, than to
spiritual guide; he was therefore now ready to
testify. =,
Mr.. Cannot stated that he viewed the commu-
nications made to him, as made to him in his
character as spiritual guide, and whilst ne
wished all articifcial distinctions in favor OF the
clergy might be abolished, he hoped the Court
would excuse him from testifyng, He then
read his reasons for declining to testify.
The Judge said that he certainly respected the
delicacv exhibited by the gentleman, but that he
must remember that the law, as such, has no
mercy, and knows no distinction OF persons; that
in his opinion, he was bound, as good citizen,
to testify.
Mr.. G. said, feeling bound as citizen, he
would testify, although he regretted the law was
such as to compel him.-B Boston Transcript.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-20

nPWe are authorised by "MANY VoTERs to
announce BENoNI E. HARRISON as candidate
to represent the County Of Prince William in
the next Legislature of Virginia.
~ COL JOHN HooE will be supported as a
candidate, at the ensuing election, to represent
the County Of Prince William in the House OF
Delegates. MANY VOTERS.
D5= THOMAS B. HooE, Esq. will be run as the
Working Mems candidate to represent the
County of Prince William in the next General
Assembly of Virginia. A WORKING MAN.
% You are authorized to announce Col
SPENCER M. BALL as a candidate to represent
the County of Fairfax in the next General AS
sembly of Virginia. MANY VOTERS.
u We are authorized to announce WILLIAM
S. DANIEL as candidate to represent the Coun-
ty ofFairfax in the next Virginia Legislature.
u We are requested to announce DR.. X. G.
MASON as a candidate to represent the County
of Fairfax in the next General Assembly of Vir-
ginia MANY VOTERS.
IL We are requested to announce ARTHUR
F. LANE, Esq. as a candidate for seat in the
next Virginia Legislature, from the County Of
Fairfax. MANY VOTERS.
IL We are authorized to announce LEWIS
BEARD, ESQ. as candidate to represent the
County of Loudoun in the next Virginia Legis
lature.
~ We are authorized to announce JOHN M.
McCARTY, ESQ. as candidate to represent the
County of Loudoun in the next Virginia Legis
lature.
~ We are authorized to announce Major
CHARLES A. ALEXANDER a candidate to repre-
sent the County of Loudoun in the next Virgil
MIA Legislature.
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100 DOLLARS REWARD.

ON Tuesday morning, between Fredericks-
" burg and my plantation, in the upper end
of Stafford, NEGRO MAN, and the MARE
on which he was riding, both belonging to me,
were stolen by a man who seems to have been
a stranger in this part of the country. When
seen in possession of the Slave and ofthe Mare,
he was inquiring his way to Stafford Court
House. He is described to me as person be-
tween fifty and sixty years Of age, with re-
markably white hair; his stature stout and well
set He wore a brownish colored stuff cloak.
The negro is between twenty-five and thirty
years of age, as we'll as is remembered; stout in
his person, and about five feet ten or eleven in
ches high: has drawing manner Of talking,
and appears to be much less sagacous than he
really is. His name is Jack. His dress was
blue cloth cap, grey great coat, and his under
clothing drab cloth.
The Mare is a fine large sorrel without any
spot of white about her. unless perhaps there
may be some few white hairs in the centre Of
the forehead not covering more than the size OF
a four-pence-hafpenny She is, as well as is
recoected, going on seven years fage; is re-
markably long in her body; has long tail, and
it is remarkable where it joins the rump. There
may be discerned in the film off one of her eyes
an incison which was made a year or two ago
to cure the hooks.
One Hundred Dollars Reward will be given for
therecovery of the above Slave and Mare, or in
the proportion offour and two for the recovery Of
either. JNO. TAYLOE LOMAX
Fredericksburg, Jan. SO, 1884
IL The white man calls himself Ashberry.
jan 24-tf
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The American Annual Register ofPublie Events
containing View of the History, Pohtlcs,
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the present number is the first of New Sc
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i, DEATH OF Mn. C. C. c. COHEN The lamenta-
pc death of this chemist occurred at his factory
d; ~ a hamilton street. on Saturday at noon, while
Sag preparation of Eliminating mercury He
oau JUST thrown additional fuel in the furnace OF
SS0Sa'er-oath, and was in the actof lifting pan
w.Nainlng some of the undried article, when
SpsrS from the fire is supposed to have ignited
by, Sr mass and the explosion was terrific His
ne su! arm was blown off below his elbow, and
i mo projected through the roofto the adjoin-
so e coal yard His left eye was blown from the
SU H. his brain materially injured and his bo-
i; Rrearluly mutilated. His arm was amputated
an III Rogers, but he died about o'clock in the
Sroa noon leaving wife and three young chill
- IN utter destitution.-N Y Mere
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FARM FOR SALE.

MYTH view to a settlement in the South,
w the subscriber offers for sale FARM,
(being part ofthe Tract on which he resides,
in Fauquier County, Va containing about SIX
HUNDRED ACRES, one-half of which is in
wood. considerable portion of the open land
is fresh, having been cleared within the last five
or six years; and the residue is in good heart,
having been, for twenty odd years, under the
most approved system Of improvement. The
Wood land is heavily timbered, and rich in soil
The subscribers post Office is The Plains,
Fauquier County, Virginia.
feb S-eO6W Il. TURNER.
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c ON G r E S S /.

In the Senate yesterday, memorial from
Erie County, Pa. and one from Germantown,
Pa. on opposite sides Of the Deposite Question,
both couched in strong and exceptio naole IAN
guage gave rise to some debate, and were n
nally laid on the table. Mr.. WILKINS then re-
sumed and continued his speech in favor OF the
Removal of the Depostes.
The House of Representatives was engaged
until our informant left with memorials and PEE
titions, and some appropriation bills.
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iron THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE.
TO THE PEOPLE.

FELLOW CrrrzENs:-Once, (but that time has gone
Our ancestors battled against tyranny:
For freedom of conscience, and freedom OF
thought
At peril of life, fortune, honor, they fought
For principles abstract they shed their hearts
blood,
And deem'd it as nought, though it ran in
Whatsoever our sufferings, said they, what
care we
provided, our sons and our daughters be free?
Can parent to child, make richer bequest?
Then for this we stake all, and to God trust
the rest.
THIS our children shall have, and we pray they
may merit,
And transmit to their own, what from us, they
inherit.
Fellow Citizens Is this inheritance gomez
Do we already bow, at the bidding of ONE?
While our ancestors yet are not, all, in their
graves,
Are our liberties seiz'd by subordinate knaves?
Is our peace and prosperity now at their beck,
And the collar adjusted exact to the neck2
Has it already happen'd that, now, we can't find
public dependent, who may dare speak his
mind?-
But must think, if he dare think, with trembling
and fear
Remembering the maxim that "walls have an
earn2
Is your Senate disdain'd2 your House trod in the
dust?
And every thing done as One says be-: 1t must?
Are your Judicial Courts brought to scorn and
contempt
While your Ruler himself from their mandate
exempt2
Is personal credit assai'd? and do sets
Of public Inqusitors search each mans debts?
Is your Press uncontropd or untrammell'd,
and free,
With reason, to combat against tyranny?
Have the purse and the sword in one hand been
united,
While you, easy souls, seem but too much de-
lighted?
Can the breath of one man change the face of
the land,
And mar the effects of Gods bountifu hand?
Are fawning and fatt'ry, servility, all,
The passports to place? And this Freedom you
call?
Are Religion, morality, now but mere dreams,
And he the most faUor'd who loudest blasphemes?
Faugh Pm sick of the subject; and nauseate
while,
With such facts, could Ossa on Pelion pile
Fellow Citizens, look on this picture and say,
Is the color exaggerate this very day.
Is one tint of it deeper than such tint should be,
| Or one shade of it darker than reality
Then pause, and reflect, ere the burst Of the
| storm
AND SAVE THIS GREAT NATION, BY THOROUGH RE
FORM
Washington, Feb Is, 1884
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LAND FOR SALE,

LAND FOR SALE.
r SHALL offer at public sale, on the first Mon
i day in March next, at Prince William Court
House, being the Court day Of said County,
TWO TRACTS OF LAND,
one containing 3s3 Acres, per patent and sur
vey, both of which will be exhibited on the day
of sale This Tract lies in Fairfax County, but
on the line Of Prince William, and has been in
the possession Of Col. John Hooe for some time,
who now relinquishes all claim to it, 1t lies on
Bull Run, and on the line dividing the Counties
of Prince William and Fairfax, and adjoins the
lands ofCol. Hooe, Mrs. Kincheloe, and the heirs
of Thomas Blackburn, deceased.
The other Tract contains 70 Acres, and lies
in Prince William County, near Dumfries, and
is at present occupied by Walter Davis.
The terms Of sale will be accommodating, and
made known on the day of the sale. Captain
Thomas Nelson, Surveyor of Prince William
County knows both tracts ofland we'll and will
give any information relative to either that may
be wanted Letters to him on the subject must
be post paid.
AS this land will be sold by me as Commits.
sioner appointed by the Federal Court for that
purpose | shall only guarantee such title is
vested in me; but consider the title perfectly
good. GEORGE HAMILTON,
feb 11-dt3dMar Commissioner.