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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-09

DEATH OF THOMAS MARsHALL,-After opr
paper oil last week had gone to press, we recei.
yea the melancholy intelligence, of the death OF
Thomas Marshall, Of Oak Hill, in Fauquer coun.
w. The particulars will be found below. in an
extract from the Baltimore Patriot.
We have known MIR. Marshall, for some wears
past both in public and private life, and, express
NOT our own feeling alone, but that of all who
knew him. when we say, that We have rarely
known purer or better man. His heart was
one oil unbounded charity and beneyoence md
MS mind, store of valuable KNOWLEDGE H..
iruit OF profound research, and of close and can.
did investigation. His loss TO the public copncils
oil the State, must be almost incaculable far f,,v
men have so nobly withstOod the fierce s,rif, Of
party, and borne above it, the unlimited conf
dence OF friends and foes. The deceased has
Tor number ofyears past, OCCUPIED the ;nror,
ant and arduous post Of Chairman of the Comm;,-
tee OF Privileges and Elections, of the y;ryioi,
honse OF Delegates, and his investigations md
decisions of the rights of contestants. have beeo
confirmed with remarkable uniformity, and given
satisfaction to them and their friends.
We trust that his public place, NAV he well
hiled. The chasm which his death produces in
family OF interesting children, and in a widely
extended circle Of affectiopate relative, ana
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-09

The Habeas Corpus Case.-William M
Black was again brought before his honor
Judge Clopton, on Saturday last by the
superintendent Of the Penilentiary. to re
ceive Judgement on the Habeas Corpus
mentioned by US some days ago. The
Judge informed the bar that he was ready
to deliver his opinion, but remarked tina,
as the General Court would meet on Mon
day, (this day, he) would suggest to the
Counsel Tor the prisoner, the propriety of
Withdrawing his petition for the writ. and
OF making application to the General Court
Tor Habeas corpus, that in all probabil
ny the twenty Judges Of that Court might
give greater satisfaction. But Mr.. yMIn.
ford expressed his entire confidence in the
opinion of Judge Clopton. and asked
judgement at once.
We understand the court read a long
and able opinion. in which the arguments
oil the Counsel and the laws referred to.
we're very fully examined; and thereunon
'emanded the prisoner. The substance
OF the decision so far as We understand
u, is that the Act Of Assembly of tbi,
State. making it the duty of the keeper of
The Jail in every county or corporation to
receive and safely keep prisoners commit
ted under the authority of the United
states does not include the public Jail and
penitentiary house; but there being no
law of the State admitting or prohi biting
the use of the penitentiary, and tho pri
soner having been convicted ofan offence
email robbery,) and sentenced to 10 wears
imprisonment at hard labor, there could
oe no legal objection to the Marshall put.
unS nun IN the custody of the Superin,en
dent oil the Penltentiary for the execution
Of the sentence.-Rich. Com.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-09

RELATIONS WITH FRANcE.--The great length
OF Mr. Livngston's closing communication, with
the French government, with his correspondence
with the Secretary of State, excludes it from the
columns OF this day spaper We shall endeay OIL
10 present them entire, next week.
Mr. Livingston ably argues, and effectually
combats, the right Of the French Government, 10
demand any explanation of language, used in a
communication fro one department of our 90.
Vernment TO another while, in the same COM
m"nication, he ipgsniousy palliates the harsh
and imprudent language of the President, in his
message to Congress. The letter of Mr.. For.
sy'h' accepting Mr.. Is. resignation, indicates
disposition on the part of the government, TO
soo'he the feelings of the French people, by any
means consistent with our national dignity. We
trust that short time, will put an cud to the
unpleasant dispute.
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against Mr.. jefferson AZ similar to the no.
torious facts in the case Of Col johnson.
The aIlusion 10 enough to make the bones
Of the old patriarch Of Monticello rattle 10
their grave. Like other men, the author
Of the Declaration Of Independence had
his faults, but be was at least careful never
to insult the feelings Of the community by
an ostentatious exhibition Of them. File
never lived in open Intercourse with an
odoriferous wencb, treating her and re.
curing others 10 treat her as the wed.
ded partner Of his bosom he never reared
a family Of mulattoes under his roof and
essayed TO place them in the highest
sphere oil fashion, thus Offering violence TO
the feelings Of the beautiful, the virtuous,
and the pure hearted; he never took adj.
vantage Of the necessities OF his white fel-
low citizens and bribed them With count.
less sums Of gold to make such beasts of
themselves before the open eyes of the
whole world as to stand up in the church,
clasp the sable paws OF nesress es, and pro-
nounce the sacred vows or wedlock.
1t cannot be, that reiterated appeals to
our fellow citizens relative to Col. John
sons position and his future aspirations are
at all necessary. II is not our intention to
resume the discussion Of the subject, IN
less, as in the present instance, we find It
thrust upon US. We have done our duty
TO the people; it remains for them to do
their duty to themselves, TO their wives,
and to their children. We speak az citi
zens Of the Republic, as sharers in public
feeling, as men who have something al
stake in society, as men who belie.e. th.,
without public virtue, national liberty i
no better than the cnsubstan;ial fabric Of !
dream. we look around upon our fellow
cn'zens OIL 10th parties, and among them
all we can find none, who. il humble nd
inobtrusive neighbor were to penetrate
the outrage Of which Col. Johnson is con.
fessedly guilty, would recognize him in the
streets or suffer him to pollute their fresh
holds with his pestllential shadow. All
would unite in regarding such an one as
sunk infinitely beneath the reach of those
couriesies oil society that are due from
man to mao. Where then is the Kentuck
ian, the proud and high souied Kentuck.
ian, that will aid in elevating Col John.
son TO the Presidency or Vice Presiden.
cy oil the United Statesp Where is the
kentuckan. that will consent to be instru.
mental IN placing him in a station, wher re
instead Of forcing his daughters upon the
circles OF Scott county, he would use ofll
cal power and patronage to thrust then, in
INTO the levees Of Cabinet Ministers, and
where, instead OF purchasing husbands
Tor them with gold. he would make the
purchase with the offer Of foreign missions
and thus send out bis progeny to Europe.
an courts, specimen OF the character
and colour Of the ladies Of our country!
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THURSDAY, JULY 9, 1885.

The VICE Presidency Col .ioEsson aud
have observed the course Of this journal since its
management has been committed 10 the present
Editor, can bear witness TO the sedulous care
with which all discussions Of the private charac.
ter Of individuals have been avoided. We have
aos,ained from them in our editorial remarks,
we have omitted to extract them from other
journals, and we have rejected many communi-
cations in which they were introduced. We
have carried our prejudice against them TO an
extent perhaps incompatible with the character
and duty Of faithful chronieler ofpolitical events
and an expostor Of the views, actions and char
acters of political men. The course which we
have pursued, has been partly induced by an IN.
disposition to NEEDLE with private cha. ac,er.
but more perhaps by a conviction of The u,,er
oseicssnes' IN mo-. cases Of exposing to public
gaze 'ho enormitics Of men who from ADVENT.
"'ds causes happened to be riding upon the cur
rent OF popular favor We have lived long e.
| nough to see on more occasions than one, the ex-
positions Of the disgraceful conduct and utter I'M
worthiness of candidates for public Office conjure
up cry Of persecution in their favor which
excited the y mpathy and gained the support OIL
the electors, when no positive merit could at.
tract attention
These thoughts occur TO US upon giving TO on,
readers, what we believe TO be an accurate and
faithful narrative Of the outrages of Col RIon
ARD Nj. JOHNSON. against the acknowledged
laws OF decency and morality, in living openly
with negro woman, and raising family o.
mulatto children and endeavoriIg TO introduce
them into the society fhs pure and chaste coun
| tywomen by means Of his wealth and influence
| We have often heard these facts denied by the
friends of Col. Johnson, but since his nomination
TO the Vice Presidency his advocates have Gen
orally admitted the facts and cndeavored TO pal.
late and defend them. northern editor, a
friend Of the aGalag amation schemes Of Tappan
and Garrison has Landed the Colonel for bis cx
emplary christianity in discovering that all men
| are created equal and in taking TO his boso. a
creole for wife. Another defends the derelic
tious upon the ground that he was no, married 10
the negroes, and others justify them by the pre-.
ceefn' VI Mr. jefferson. In either aspect Of the
case IT become the citizens Of fee country to
pause before they elevate to the second station in
'heir government a who has attempted 10
overtnrn the moral feeling of the community By
bringing TO bear against it wealth, popularity and
influence. The evils to be unprecedented from
Inc step are forcibly suggested in the article
which we transfer to our columns from the Lou
'sViiIe Journal, to which we earnestly invite the
attention Of our readers.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-09
COMMISSIONERS SALE or,
VA Z U A q lie
TOWN PROPERTY.

ef decree of the Circuit Court NJ
-HD the April term 1884, and BY decree
at the last term Of the said court. the sub.
scribers are directed as special commits.
sloners IN the cases Of Harris and wife W,
billmlres heirs. and John Bllmire vs.. ia.
cob billmire's heirs. 10 offer for sale the
real estate in the proceedings mentioped.
Accordingly we will before the Court.
House door in Martinsburg, on Monday
The leh day Of 4ugust 1885, being tho
lst DAY oil August court. offer for sale 10
the highest bidder the following property.
l. The well known Tavern and Lot,
lately occupied by Jacob BilImire decd
anu pow IN possession Of his widow sub.
iect however to the widows interest in fee
simple. in one sisth of the property. ansi
her do,cer in the res;;s1ue or Id five sixih'.
=. A half lot adjoining P. Cuaaaa;;HShams
10 Inc town Of Martinsburg, in which,
however, the widow Mrs. NJ Billmire, has
a lee simple interest Of one third Of the
property and dover in the residue-this
lot Is situated on John Street.
5, A House and lot lately occupied BY
y. D. Wibley, adjoining James Lander.
KIN, on king street, to be sold subject to
mrs. billmire's dover alone.
.: An out lot. which will also be sold
SUBJECT TO the dover right alone Of Mrs.
ny the decree the terms of sale are.
one fourth Of the purchase money in hand
anu 'he balance in three equal annual
payments ,cahout interest, the purchasers.
giving bonds with security, or deeds Of
rust at the option Of the commissioners,
% secure the deferred payments. The
property will be sold In Lots TO suit pur-
;hasers.
D. II CONRAD,
c. J. FAULKNER,
I'll. ,a.. Special Commissioners
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-09

Naral-We have now sitting in Balti.
more Board of Naval Officers. of which
Capt Ballard is President, for the exami.
naiion OF Mlidshipmen, and Court Mar.
t,al, OF which Com. Warrington is Presi.
uent, ior the trial of Capt. Read for his
conuuet towards Midshipman Wilson.
we learn that another Court Martial il
ORDERED to SIT here for the trial Of Purser
Han'zinger on charges preferred agains,
nm mn! The court is composed of Captains
Thomas APP Catesby Jones. President /:
ohuorlck and Morgan, Master Command
ants; Mckeever and Mayo: and Lieu.
tenants u. y. Farragut and ii. Y. Puryi.
Bali. Pat.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-09
From the Boston Mercantile Journal.

Dreadful Effects Of Infemprance.-N one car
pefuSe the following affecting article, which we
copy from the Dover On. H. Morning Star
without iamening the baneful conse quence W hich
frequently ARISE from intemperance. Disease,
insanity, suicide and murder follow in lis train
Departed this life in Hamburger, N. Y on
the last day Of April last, john Ode, aged 10
years. The circumstances Of his death were az
follows: Little past mid day the unfortunate
boy obtained rope, on end of which was a
ring which he cndeavored TO conceal, and imme
dIately fastened 10 a wood, a short distance
from his fathers house. But in spite of all his
efforts, he was observed by some of his upsus-
pectihg Iliile brothers and sisters, who followed
him to The fatal SPOT, He then climbed a small
tree and after waiting some time made a moose
by passing the end of the rope through the ring
which he put on his neck. He then fastened the
rope TO the tree, and jumped of, and in a momen,
was III eternity His litile sister being under
Tue tree, shrieked aloud, saying John had fallen
This brought to the spot her mother and some
OF the other children, when scene of sorrow
AID iameniation took place which can be better
imagined than described.
This child was led to the perpetration Of ,ba
rash and wicked deed by the cruel treatment
which he received from a drunken father. who
was at that time almost dead drunk at a neigh
boring grog shop Some hours afterward, with
much urging aud assistance, he was go. home :
but beng in liquor his presence only aupmented
the grief of his afflicted family. When under
the influence Oh ardent spirits. he was often
known to vent his madness on poor John and
on the morning Of that day before leaving home
tor the gTog shop. without any provoca,ion. he
threatened him with severe whipping. John
was bright and active lad, had the name of be.
ing vriuous, and was the main support of the
family. Frequently after having laborcd hard
10 oo'ain the means OF support for his poor moth.
er and her children, his drunken father void
expend his earnings forum The deceased was
often heard TO say il would be bette. for him 10
die than TO lIvc-he had rather die than TO ,tay
here. &c. always assigning as reason, the
cruel treatment of his father
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-09
JOHN STROTIIER.
v a Z u A 3 Z Il FAR NJ FOR
a A u.

A IN Monday the 10Th day of August,
" being the first day Of August court,
before The Court house door in Martins.
burg. vii! in pursuance to decree Of
the Circuit Court at the last term, in the
cases OF Smith aud wife, vs.. Matthias Kee.
seekers heirs, and Houck vs.. Same, offer
for sale TO the highest bidder, the tract of
land with its improvements and sppurte.
nances, lately owned ny NJ, Keesecker,
decd and now the residence of his widow
and heirs This farm is supposed TO con.
tain about 144 acres, ofexcellent land. &
hes IN this county adjoining the lands Of
John kisinger, Jacob Viewer and Others
ihe land will be sold subject 10 he dover
right OF the widow. tn ough it 10 very pro.
liable that by arrangement with Mrs.
heesecker, the purchaser can procure
possession Of the entire tract at once-the
dover right being only life interest, and
the land, not very susceptible of division.
The terms Of the sale by the decree are
one-ionrih of the purchase money in cash,
one fourth IN six months, one fourth in
twelve, and one fourth in eighteen months
alter the day Of sale. with interes, on these
payments from the days Of payment only /;
and the purchaser will he required to give
his bonds for these payments. and deed
oil trust on the premises 10 secure the same.
ID. IL. CONRAD, Comr
under he decrss.
July 9. lS35-5w
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-09

The venerable Major JAMES GIDBoS, the He
70 OF Stony Point, lied in Richmond on the Is,
INST In the 7Hh of his age. The gallantry which
he displayed as soldier of the Revolution has
given him fame which will endure with the
history oil that momentous struggle. He held
inc office Of collector of the Port of Richmond at
vious '' p'N
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-09
TEE PAVILION.
NEW BOARDING HOUSE AT
THE BERKELEY SPRINGS

AhI< DEhh ELEI SfHlNGS.
"HlS establishment, with no otbsr
Il change than that of location, will bo
kept by the undersigned the present season
10 the house, well known as Mrs. Aberna.
thy's. adjoining the Court House.
Having undergone considerable repa II
this building, from IFS improved condition
and proximity to the public square, W m
furnish quarters as comfortable and CON.
veDient as any in Bath.
The chambers are supplied with hair
mattresses, made under the proprietor,s
own inspection; best Barnstable double
sheciing. and all the other appliances ola
well furnished bed room. And care will
be taken that one article. essential 10 tba
periectlng of this item of personal comfort.
snail not be omhted-namely-cl eanli.
ness.
The other departments of his house. il
will be fou nd, have also received their dus
share Of attention.
In fne-the undersigned has sought IA
make The accommodations Of his house in
all thlngs such as will be suited to the
wants and tastes of gentleman and il
VIII be Tor those whose caterer he has be-.
come, 10 determine the extent to which he
shall be remuneraied.
JOHN STROTIIER.
Bath. July 8, l835-tf
g N b. The drawing room, with soma
Improvement in matters Of ease and com.
fort, will be supplied with first rate vi.
emma Piano-Chess Boards-Books, Sc.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-09

The Mayor OF New York has been induced,
by the re oent riots in that city, 10 issue an ord.
nance Tor the strict Observance of the regulations
IN reference to the Sabbath They forbid all
frequenting Of tipping houses on that day, and
all pastmes or labor which may interfere with
The devotional occupations Of others and prohi.
bit the keepers of taverns. ale. houses. or groce
ries, or any other person authorized 10 retail
strong or spiritnous liquors, from Hing them ex.
cep' 70 odgers IN the tavcrns, or persons travel
ling in cases allowed by law,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-09

The wheat crops Of North Carolina. in
the counties bordering on Virginia, were
II is said, never more promising than thew
now are.--.N 7. Star.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1835-03-02
GREAT BARGAINS
IN ARKANSAS LANDS.

ME Subscriber offers for sale the following
- Tracts OF Land, rs listed below, lying in tn,
Territory Of Arkansns, on winch the taxes have
been regularly ps'd, and Tho patents given by Tho
Government of Il UnnoJ Status
Lawrence County Southeast quarter of SECTION
IS, township ~. forth range }, wes,, I6U ueres.
Lawrence Northeast quarter Of section IS
township 20, north range =, west, lG0 acr,s
Lawrence Southeast quarter OF section A. Town.
ship II, north range 1, cast, leo nefes
Pulaski Nor,hens, quarter - boclion II, town.
ship 6, north rangrs. ives, l60 acres.
Philips Southeast quarter Of section %, town
ship !, south range ,, east, lGO eores.
Pht1ips-Souhwest quarter OF section IS, town
ship l, south range 9, east, 1G0 acres.
Arkansas County Nor'hwett quarter Of section
%, township !, moth range 4, west, leo acres.
Arkansas coLn,y--Souihwes, quarter Of section
81, township 8, south range Q, west, l60 ncres.
Arkansas County Southwest quarter Of section
l, to"nship 4, south range !, west, leo acres.
Independence Southeast quarter Of section %,
township 10, north range 5, west, 100 acres
lndependencc-S Southwest qpnrter of section "a,
township 10, north range 8, west, l6o acres.
C.nwoy-Souheast quarter of section ~, town
ship !, north range l3, west, l6o acres.
St Francis -Souihwcst quarter Of section Is.
township ., north range west, 100 acres
The names of the several counties IN which the
foregoing Tracts OF Land lie, arc contained on The
loft hand margin Of tho patents.
The subscriber will give deeds OF general war
ranty, for her oil of these Tracts. The Land
Is said 10 be exceedingly rich and valuable and, IN
dsposlng Of them, the subscriber will ohor great
Inducements TO persons disposed 10 cmigrec 10 Ar
k"nsos, or who mey wish to purchase lands IN that
rapidly populang Territory. lie would prefer
selling Tor money, good paper, or young negfoes
but he would exchange for lands Of good quality In
Mississippi OF South Alabama.
Persons wishing 10 purchase are requested to
make early application 10 the subscriber, IN Lynch
burg. WIN. BAILEY
March 2 II
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1835-03-02
TO THE YOUNG MEN!!!

ZNHE Young men of LYNCHBURG and the
III ADJACENT COUNTIES, are requested to
NEE, a, the Methodist Episcopal Church, on Tues
dav evening, the 18th inst. for the Purpose Of
farming a YOUNG MEMS TEMPERANCE
SOCIETY We also invite The citizens generally
to attend.
an The Young mcn are solicited to attend,
Whether they with 10 connect themselves with the
society or not.-By order,
Committee Of arrangement, ofhe
EynohbWg Young Men, Society.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1835-03-02
DIGGES' OFFICE,

n Court held for Bedford eouaiy NJ tho Courthouse
Ii the 2alh day oi February, J4,-Daniei l.. Price,
Executor Of obs ffcs, deceased, aud Garnott Lee
Elyra his wife, late Evita Thorp, peinI- against lloyd
Miller, and William fborp, dofendnnts.-io chanosry.I
Du tho motion o ihe defendants by eouns aud for god
shewn is ordered tint unless tho pianti. sJal
give bond and security fo tho prosecution Of ths
iDjunc, within thirty days amer they shall have lksn
served with copy III this order, fby publication ~ 10
Daniel H. Price, Ia tho Vrsinian, paper published M tho
Of ynelbnrf aud personal notice, to tho fbnIe
plnntiH Elyra Lee. late Eiyra Thorp, that
. land dissolved, ~ nj act VI this day.
copy-Tosia,
no. {. MITCHELL, c. nc.
March 2 2m
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1835-03-02
coMMUNICATED
Virginia AnnuOt Conference, !
Lynchbntg, Feb. 23rd 1888.

Ly1ctbu,g, feb 23rd 1888. :
Rcsolued, That the lhaEks Of he Conference be
PRESENTED 10 the members Of Marshall Lodge
No 80, for tn use Of their Hall during the present
session.
RcSored, that tie same be presented TO the min
lsefs Of The different congregations IN this town,
for The use Of their several churches dnrn2 the pre-
sent session.
Resoired, that the thanks the same De present
ed to the citizens of Lynchburg and its vicinity, for
their very kind reception, and entertainment OF us
members.
Res1i0ed, that the Secretary be charged with 81
wing notice to the several parties concerned
JOHN EARLY, Sccry.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1835-03-02
MEMORANDA,

The subjoncd Memoranda, made by Col. Alex
ander Austin, at his residence, near New London
h we been handed to us for publication.
lS29-Jan Cd. thunder shower.
1881 April 10th to August 18th, not more rain
fell at any time than wet the earth one inch
and TO that depth only twice.
" November The first snow fell
" December inter commenced with rain in the
first week, and continued 10 the end of the
year vigaiion in James River stopped by
ice.
1892 january and ice in abundance un-
I'll the 18th then complete haw, and fine
weather for week.
" January 25--Thcrmometer (Frcnheirs) AT
sunrise this day, 90 deg. below zero-two
inches of snow.