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TALES OF CHARACTER x COUNTRY
 NO. TI The Skeleton Drummer.

ssAny body in the cradle, Mir. Watkins?o
 ssAy, ay, Sr-Dick Rannion has been there this three hours; but l ha'n't heerd him open his shells, sence he climbed the silrouds. He's asleep, ::asa:.;;hap; :s:.;; and Dick ar'n't apt to do that, nyther.n
 ..We'll see, any how. Top there! hallo!e
 In obedience to the summons, q round, shag head was thrust out of the scrad!e,' and Dick made answers
 "Ay, ay, Sir"
 s'Any thing in sight!o
 No, Sm.'
 The vessel te which so nnceremonious- .ly have introduced my readers, was ship of something like three hundred tons, built with that peculiar symmetry whrch distin- guishes the vessels of New England lear rying tall set of spars, and plenty of can yass-but exhibiting none of that clcanli- ness which Is seen oa board q merchant ship. On the contrary, every thing was dirty and greasy, and she appeared already to have had a long voyage. She was q whaer. On all sides extended the illimit- able ocean--b,e and boundless. A light wind was breathing against the solitary sail which forced her slowly thro' the water and the sea was as cain and level as sum- mef lake. She had passed Cape Horn, and was now on the western coast of Cal ifornia, looking out for sperm whales. The cradle which haye mentioned, is netting of ropes at the top of the Isssiiiiiiast, where a man Is always placed 10 keep lookout.
 After a glance around the horizon and a muttered curse upon the weather, the Cap tain returned to the cabin, and the Mate re- suned his measured pace along the deck. He was tall, ganni man, with strong, harsh features, of that indescribable express sion formed by mixture of 8 sailors open ness with Yankees shrewd penuriousness.
 There are two thugs in which whaler differs from other vessels s-there is more id- leness, and less discipline on board so that 1t was nothing strange when, shortly after, sailor emerged from the hatchways; and rolling along the deck, came up and ad- IL n xl>< 3H Hut<
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| to be ascertained by the amount to be made esat hy the the clerk of said cns.ntya as aforesaid. he shall be fined by tho circuit court of the county of Pope, double the amount which he shall have collected, orrefused 10 pay over as aforesaid, which fine shall be re- covered on motion of the prosecuting at toney, in the name of the United States, and shall inure to the use and bene- fit of the county of Johns9n, and be scollec- ted by execution in Iikalllanner as other debts; protided, that said iElieriff shall have at least len days prcyio4b notice of said mofion. which shall be qiytn by said prose- cutting attorney, and if tlla clerk of the cir cut court oi the county ,' ss5f Pope, or ,he cifcuH court q nc 9I ? .iViinsvii, shall fail to perform tie dusies reqnned of them by the sixth sectiQn of this act, they, or either of them, so failing, as aforesaid, shall, on motion of the prosecuting attor- ney, be fined by the crceit court of the county of Pope, in any sum not less than twenty, nor exceeding one hundred dollars, to be collected and appropriated as other flnes are, prouided that they shall have ten days previous notice of said motion, to be gwen them by said prosecuting attorney; Proufded, dfeo, that if the said prosecuting attorney shailneglect or fail to perform any ot the duties required eef eet l::.s l:i.s ky ts act, he shall be fined, by the se:renit court of Pope county, in any sun not exceeding one hundred dollars, at the discretion of the court, to be collected and appropriated as other fines are.
 Sec. 8. find De U furtler eaacted, That the commissions of the justices of the peace, residing within that paff of the coan-
 hereby erected erected i'd i'd into the county of Johnson, shali noi ihere- oT be vacated, but the said persons shall continue justices of the peace for tke said county of Johnson, and possess the same powers, and proceed iii al cases in the same manner. both in suits now commence ed and hereafter to be commenced, as tho, thls law had not been passed, changing on- iy the county ia the process by them issued after the taking effect Of thls act, and con forming to the limits oI' the county of John- son instead of Pope; and the said county of Johnson shall form part of the second judicial circuit; and the temporary seat of justice for the county of Pope shall be at Old Dwight, aud all writs and proceedings at law, shall be made retuInable to said temporary seat of justice, and shall be va l lid in law, and the couttsy courts for ha county of johnson shall be holden on the fourth Mondays ill January, April, July and October.
 Sec. 9. find be U fitrthe. enacted, That there shall be an election held on the third Monday of January next, for the purpose of electing commissioners from each town ship ia the county of Pope,to permanently locate the county seat for said county of Pope, and the said election shall be con ducted i'll the same manner that general elections are required by law to De con- ducted.
 Sec. 10. .a'ad Dc a fuaale, cancted, That this act shall take effect, and be in force, from and afier the tweaty-fifth day of De- cembef next.
 Approved: November l6, 1888.
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GENTS FOR THE ADVOCATE.

 E T1s following gentlemen have been ap.
 .ted Agents for this paper:
 N" 1 e sayloy.s, F N. Jackson county l TFunheadaH, Jackson, Lawrence co,
 lgszf, P. II. izard Court-house. 1 r Fgaef, Batesville.
 sG rroteley, Lawrence county.
 sob Bgssarst, Lafayette county.
 '; iGs.sts.::cell lellerson county. *5 James seuH, P. NJ. Pine Bluff. .Jacobs, r. II. Monroe county. |Ss E. Fulton. P. N. Chicot county. 6ra D. Ferguson P. II. Crittenden co. H T. Biscoe, Phillips county, F ParreHy, Arkansas county. 5sm,, Clark, Miller county. M. Joha Ctaa'k, Scyier county. bsrid Foran, do. Esamas sHss55 ssHss55a:,d Hampstead county. E Collins, P. N Clark county. Hyaghlin Sleaart, Esq, Lafayette county 5aomas .Nalhers, P Nj. Conway county 9oht Hibbin, do. do. EabefI .llarskaa. ?. NJ Crawford county. ks. !. .N. Clarke, F M. Morrison $ Bluff. 65rkia Nswto1s, P. N Washington co. ] Evons, P. II Vineyard do. gskh [. TarHer, do. Il C. Pieasaats, do. I II. Johasoa, St. Francis county. G 4. Whatiagtoa, Hot Spring county. B y. R Ryan, Mouth of ! Arkansas. 5F 5F P. .iiiltes-, P. M. Randolph, Tenn.
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Enc service az1sl t2se loyalty we owe, in
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It was midnight. The huge carcaases Of the victims, Invested of of the sbiasbs5er, had been loosed from the ships side and were sinking slowly away The stars were in- numerabIe and bright in the heayens--the wind was hardly perceptible-and the yes sel scarcely moved through the water. Our old friends, Jack and the Teacher. were on the watch, and both sitting at the helm.
 1And do yousay, Jack, that you've raal- ly seen the flyin' Dutchman!"
 ssHav'n'tn My eyes.-didn't she run nearly aboard of us once?- then didn't she tack, and bear right up in the eye of the wind, as no vessel built by mortal hands
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-07-05
To buyers and Sellers of Yves.
tern Virginia Lands.


THE subscriber having been appoint-
ed Superintendent Of the North Western
Turnpike Road, leading from Winchester
to Parkersburg, will necessarily be much
through the country along the line of the
Road. There are immense Tracts of fine
Land in that region of the state, unim.
proved, which persons would like either
to dispose of or to purchase. The sub,
scriber offers his services to BUYERS and
sellers of those lands, to carry on negotia.
tons, attend surveys, give descriptions &
every other requisite Hppertaining to a
sale. The subscriber would also undertake
collections of money for distant creditors
or others in any of the Counties through
which the road passes. His charges will
be moderate. Reference is made to the
merchants and lawyers and business men
generally in the Town of Romney. Let.
tiers addressed to him at Romney, Va.
will find their destination.
WIN. S. NAYLOR,
Romney, April 10, 1884.
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Sale of Land.


n N pursuance Of a decree of the Cir
cult Superior Court ofLaw and Chan
Gerry, in and for the county of Hardy
at its April term, 1884, in the case of
Michael Shoemaker, against William
Campbell,-I will proceed, at the town
of Wardensville, on the 1871 of july
neat, to sell SO much of the LAND in the
proceedings in said suit mentioned, as will
discharge the sum of $s4 % in cash
and on credit of six months for sos 81
and on credit Of twelve months for
$04 32-taking bond and security, and a
deed of trust on the Land to secure the
deferred instalments.
VALENTINE SIMMONS,
June %, 1884 Commissioner
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Notice.
Pay Xour Taxes \

THE citizens Of Hampshire county
who reside in the district in which ride
as Deputy Sheriff, will please take notice
that in as much as the taxes for the per.
sent year are now due, | shall not give in.
diligence longer than the first day of Au.
gust merit (; at which time if the taxes for
the present year are not paid, will be re-
duced to the disagreeabie necessity ofe
forcing the legal means Of recovery by dis
tress, and this without respect to persons.
And those who are delinquent for the tax.
es of past years will please be prepared to
pay their deliuquences as we'll as the tax.
es of the present year. Uncomfortable
circumstances forbid any indulgence on
my part. JOHN MYERS,
Deputy Sheriff for NJ. Pugh
Romney, June 2l, 1884.
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Tailoring.

THE subscriber respectfully announ-
ces to his friends and the public generally
that he sill carries on the TAILORING
BUSINESS at his old stand, where he
will execute their orders with bis usual
neatness and despatch; and takes this
opportunity Of returning thanks for their
past liberal patronage, and respectfully
solicits continuance of the same, as he
will always keep good workmen and fat
tiers himself his work shall not be sur.
passed 10 neatness or workmanship by
any one else in this section Of country
His charges shall be suitable to the times.
SAMUEL BUSBEY.
o. The Philadelphia and New York
Fashions received quarterly.
April 26, 1884.
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Father. Tom where have you been !
Son. No where, Sir. F. Where is nc
where !? S. Up 90 the Commons. F.
Who wen, with your S. No body, Sir
F. Who is nobodyf 5. Bill Doakes, Sir
F. What have you been doing? S. Moth
ing, Sir. F. What is nothing? S. Play.
ing marbles, Sir. f. What have you
done with the money! gave you /? S. Los
it, Sir. F. How did you lose it7 S. Bill
Doakes won it, Sir.
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SALE OF AAND.

N pursuance of decree of the Cir.
III cult Superior Court of Law and Chan
Gerry, in and for the county of Hardy
at its April term, 1884, in the case of Mo-
ses Wilson and wife, against John See,--
will be sold, on Friday the 18th Of July
neat, on the premises so much of the
LAND mentioned, in The proceedings and
decree in that case, as will discharge the
sum of $50 90 cash, -and on credit of
six month for the sum of $751; 81 l.2--
taking bond with security for the deferred
instalment.
VALENTINE SIMMONS,
Commissioner.
June 30 7S3d
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VlRGlNlA, TO WIT AT rules holden
Va in the Clerks Office of the Circuit
v Superior Court ofLaw and Chancery.
for the County of Hampshire, on the
first Monday in June, 1884. James Hopkins.
PLAINTIFF, against Okey johnson. Samuel
Cockerill, Jeremiah Inskeep, surviving Elk.
ecutor of John Inskeep, who was Executor
of John Snyder, decd. Charles L. SNYDER.
William V. Snyder and Aonzo Welton and
Harriet his wife, late Harriet Snyder John
Snyder and others DEFENDANTS.
IN CHANCERY.
The defendants John Snyder, Charles T..
Snyder, William V. Snyder g. Alonzo We'll
ton and Harriet his wife, not having entered
their appearance ana 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 F; In is ORDERED, That the said de-
PENDANTS do appear 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 deposited al the
front door of the Courthouse of the said
county of Hampshire. A copy--Teste,
JOHN B. WHITE, CHIC.
June FL, 1884.
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POPULAR SCIENCE.

Why could manila heavy anvil were
placed upon his chest, allow severe blow
10 be given to the anvil with hammer
and bare it with impunily 7
Because the force of the blow, from the
hammer, would be dil1used through the
substance ofthe anvil, & the man woulc
scarcely feel it.
Why is a hollow tube of metal stronger
than the same quantity Of metal in sol
i'd rod
Because ths particles of matter ia the
tube stand farther from the centre and re.
.sist with longer lever. Hence pillars Of
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-07-05
A Teacher Wanted.

A GENTLEMANwho can come well
recommended for qualifications in the
English Language, Arithmetic, Geogra'
ply and the use of the Globes, is wanted
to AXE charge of a small private school.
The compensation is ts0o hundred dollars
year and board. Apply either person.
ally or by letter (slating relerences) to
WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM.
South Branch ,saardy Co..
Va. May 10, 1S34.--tf
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-07-05

DEATH. What is death but the for.
getfuness Of some few hearts added to
the general Inconsistencies of our exist
ence that pervades the universe? The
bubble breaks in the vast desert ofthe air
without sound.
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ALLEeoRY.- Human destiny is a nut Of
which life is the shell, and reputation is
the kernel-crack it gently, and you will
enjoy it entire and at once-but open il
roughly, and ten to one you break the
shell, or bruise the kernel, or reduce the
whole into one useless compound.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-07-05

cast iron shouldbe made hollow, that lhey
may have strength with as little metal as
possible. Hence, too, the strength in the
hollow bones of birds--in the bamboo
coInstaIk, &c.
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PUBLIC SALE.

y Y virtue Of deed of trust, execu~
III Wted to the subscriber by Michael
Hill, to secure the payment Of cer-
tain sums of money therein mentioned,
(Which deed bears date the 3Oth August,
1882, and is of record in the Clerks Of
fee of the County Court of Hampshire,
Va.) will be sold for cash, on tine 9th day
of May next, in front Of the Courthouse
door in Romney, Hampshire county, the
following personal property:
2 Stage Coaches & Is Horses,
Sale will commence about 70 o'clock,
r. M. WIN. MERSHON, Trustee.
March %, 1884.
O. The above sale is postponed till
Wednesday the 2Sth day Of May next.
April &c. w. M.
o. The above sale is again postponed
till the 18th day Of June next.
May 81. w, M.
q In consequence ofindisposition on
the part of the Trustee, the above sale
has been again postponed till the 18th
day of July next. w. M.
June 81, 1834.-tds
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When Loveless, married Lady Jenny
Whose beauty was the READY PENNY !;
i chose her, says he, like old plate.
Not for the FASHION but the WEIGHT.
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WOOL.
LYMAN REED & co.

LYMAN REED Y co.
COMMISSION Merchants, No. 6, South
Charles Street, Baltimore, Md. devote
particular attention to the sale of WOOL.
All consignments made them will receive
their particular attention, and liberal ad
vances will be made when required.
Baltimore, May II, 1s54-6m.
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acsALSO,m

in case of disposal Of the above porp.
erty, the following Articles will be offer
ed for sale, on the Pad day Of august
Court,
One set Of Stocking Planes. |
do. of Fi'es and Chisels, first rate pa,-
ent Bellows, longs, Hammers, ~ or S
first rate Allegany curled maple ard sugar
Gun Stocks, well seasoned, together with
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN
EURN1YURE.
Nine months credit will be given on all
sums above So, for SIS and under the cash
will be required.
GEORGE YOUNG.
Romney, June 81, 18s4.--tds.
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HortscuhuraL-It is stated as a SIM
guar fact that if plant is dropping or
dying 10 hot house, it is almos, sure to
recover, if plant Of chamomile is placed
near it.
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JUST PUBLISHED,
AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE,
THE
VIRGINIA. SCRIVEyNER !.

Being collection Of forns of Bonds, Con-
tracts, Conveyancing, and other nstru.
ments Of Writing, carefully selected
from the most approved authors, and
accompanied by plain ard well estab-
lishes explanatory rules oflaw,-to
which are preixed the Constitution o,
the United States, and the new Com
stitutioD of Virginia. Dec. Z.
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PUBLIC SALE.

WILL be offered for sale, before the
Courthouse door, on the LIST day of Aa-
gust Court neat, if not disposed of priva.
lely before that day, my
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John Kern, jr.

OFFERS his services to the public as
a Conveyancer. He will write DEEDS,
and all other instruments Of writing with
neatness. His charges will be reasonable
Romney, Nov. 8, lS93.-tf.
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House and Lot. :

in Romney, situated on the main street Of
said village. The Lot is under new fence
and the House witt, a little repairs could
be made a very comfortable one, The
terms will be accommodating, and made
know on application to the, subscriber.
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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 fulied lin'
sey coat and pau,aoons, and was pur-
chased of Mr.. Kuykendall, of South
Branch, Hampshire county, Va.
He has changed his clothing.
o. will give the above reward Of
One Hundred Dollars for him if taken up
and secured in any jail so that get him
again. j. CUTTINGS.
Romney, April $, 1884.
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suited TO the present and approaching sea-
son, which he will sell low for cash, pro-
duce OF on the usual credit to punctual
customers. JOHN MCDOWELL.
Eomney, April 10, 1884.
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gFNEXT WEEK. eDE
Trust Sale.

BY virtue of Deed of Trust exe~
ID cuted by Lewis T. Dunn, to the
subscriber, on the 18th day of De-
cember, 1929, for the purpose of securing
a debt due James Gibson, shall, on the
18Th day Of July neat, at the house of
the said Dunn, sell for cash, to the high
est bidder,
Three Likely Negro BOYS and
One GIRL named in said deed. These
negroes are very active and excellent SER
wants. Any person wishing TO purchase
will do well to attend.
C. HEISKELL.
June %, 1884. tbs.
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100 REGARD.
June FL, 1884.

81 ELOPED from the tavern
1aN OF Mr.. Solomon Oflutt,on the
eSz night of the Goth of February
xE last, THREE NEGRO
Y p MEN, named, Jack, Tom,
ssz-s-s5SSsssaSTTss3 81 peter ono IF whom (Tnm
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June rs, 1884.
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Loucien TO the house, 10 make one more
effort in his favor. Loucien, in a strain
of imprisoned eloquence, conjured the
house not to compromise the honor Of the
French nation by Inconsistency to the EN-
peror. At these words, Lafayette rose in
his place, and addressing himself directly
10 the orator, exclaimed, "Who dares &C.
cuse the French nation of INCONSISTENCY tc
the emperor Through the sands of E.
gypt and the wastes Of Russia, over fifty
fields Of battle, this nation has followed
him devotedly, and it is for this that We
now mourn the blood of three millions OF
Frenchmen." This appeal had such an
effect on the assembly, tina. Loucen re-
sumed his seat without finishing his dis
course. A deputation of five members
from each house was then appointed TO
deliberate in committee with the council
Of ministers. OF this deputation, Gener.
al Lafayette was member, and he moved
that committee should be sent to lht
emperor TO demand his abdication. TIL,
arch-ehancellor refused to put the motion
but the emperor sent in his abdication th'
next morning Dune %
A provisional government was formed
and Lafayette was sent to demand sus
pension of hoslilities Of the armies, which
was refused. Ga his return, he found Pa
Yis in possession Of the enemy and few
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DUMFRIEs' ITCH OINTMENT.

YESHE extensiv~ sale ard established reputation OF
q Dumfries' Itch Ointmeht, encourages the propri
etor to recommend if with renewed confidence TO the
public as most innocent as well as powerful spPhca
tor fnr tb;s annoyinp disease The most inveterate
cases have been CURED IN HOUR! by this eses m
ed Ointment 1t contains mercury, or other noxl'
Gus ingredient. and may be confidently applied even
to the Youngest children, or to pregnant females -
Price 373 cents.
-. None genuine I'm ess signed on the outside prin
ted wrapper by the sole proprietor. T. Kidder lmme.
date successor to the late nr. I Conway For sale
with all the other Conway Medicines" at his Coun'
ting Room, No. SO, next door to j. Kidder's Drug
Store corner of Court and Hanover streets near Con-
cert Hall, Boston THoaP9oN hiDDhS'
And also, by his special appointment, by
WIN. STA LER,
Jan IS Fairfax street. aiexandfis:
Large discounts to those who buy to sell again