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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-30
Extract Of letter from Capt Low, Of
shin Cabot, dated

CANTON, Feb. %, 1885.
"Feb. 10th. eff the North West end oil
tho Pellew Islands, took man from a
canoe, who said his name was Geo. Marsh
Of Providence, that he was wrecked in
tototes or Caroline Islands, about 1870 miles
from Pellew on the i4th March, 1884
lie came on board naked, but IN fine
health had been well treated by the ma
tvcs. He is tai, light complexion, and
about . years old.
George Marsh gives me the following
information respecting other Americans
Isft on the Island adj dining those he was on
Two men of the crew Of the whale ship
Mentor lost there in 1882. There were
three Of the number left as hostages for 40
muskcts which were promised the king by
the Captain Of the ship. One had made
his escape on board Of a ship that was pas
sing the Islands there is an American boy
about there also. When George got on
board we were long distance from the
islands and il was nearly dark and blow
ing very strong. If it had been otherwise
! should have attempted to regain The is
lands for the purpose of taking the rest Of
the men. although thirty or forty miles TO
windward. George says the inhabitants
were very civil to them, and treated them
we'll
have just noticed in the Chinese peri
odicals. that our government has ordered
one of our sloops Of war TO call at these
islands for such men as are left. hope
they will not take them without paying the
ransom and other rewards for their kind
hess to foreigners. II is, we find, very ne
cessary 10 keep in friendship with these
people, as they are surrounded with many
dangerous islands az well as shoals.
p. 5. March llth.-George Marsh bias
gone in the brig Griffin. of Boston, 10 the
Sandwich Islands. He left the Cabot
without my knowledge. However, | had
no claim on him except as regards his de-
lyeEance from death or worse punish
ment. for have heard by vessel that
has arrived here since, that they fell in
with the same canoe that brought him on
board, four days after /; they had lost their
island, and were in a very hungry condi-
ton. They were taken on board. fed and
carried in sight Of their island, 10 their
great joy. They took their departure in
good spirits. had my fears about them
when they left me, for il was just at night
and began to blow soon after, wind from
the land The Lord has mercy on the
mercilul."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-30

GEOLOGICAL SuRvEY.-We learn from the
Richmond Enquirer Of Friday last, that Profes.
sor Rodgers has commenced his survey Of the
mineral resources Of this State. He commenced
his survey upon the Pamunkey river, and
went into an examination Of the Mari Beds and
Green Sand depositcs which he found in large
quantities on its banks, Of which he gives
very favorable account. He is now on his way
to the Valley Of Virginia, to examine the An
thraclte Coal formations with which it abounds.
and which arc thought to extend from Pennsyl.
vania TO the Roanoke River. Should this be The
case, and appearances warrant the belief that il
u.s. his tour must be one of great interest 10 this
section Of the State. Professor r.. is said 10 be
fully competent 10 the task he has undertaken,
and much benefit is anticipated from his scien.
tifc investigations Of the mineral wealth Of vir.
GINA, which we believe TO be greater than that
Of any other state in the Union, but which has
TOO long been permitted to remain unexplorcd.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-30

The delivery Of the daughter of the
Grand Seignior, who was married about
~ months ago. is announced in the Otto.
man Monitor in the following terms lin
the Seraglio. the delightful abode OF the
august daughter of bis Highness, the bles-
sed Snltana Salihah, and her worthy con-
sort Hail Pashaw, was born on the 22d
Of the month Silkaudah, at the close OF
the day, a rose -bud of the Garden OF
Msgniiicence, shoot from the Valley of
the Roses of the Seraglio. little boy,
found 10 be the JOY of all hearts"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-30
I,lsBos, NAV 81

LISBON, May II.
The immediate cause OF the change OF
administration is ascribed to the Queens
prediction for the Duke Of Nemours,
whom she knew, and il is said, liked at
Paris, which match vas opposed by the
Empress and Messrs. Freire and Carvilbo
but advocated and supported by the duke
Of Palmetto, and all the Aristocracy and
Camarilla. who, falling in with The Queens
private inclinafions, intrigued against her
late Ministers, and mother and sister in
law, and at Council Of State, when the
Queens second marriage was debated and
the former objectcd.tha the King Of the
French himself had not yet given bis con-
sent to bis second son marrying the Queen
of Portugal, as he might be wanted for
the French succession. Pamela answer.
ed that If this was the whole extent of their
grounds of opposition, he would soon re-
move il, and SO saying, pulled out Of his
pocket King Louis Phillippe's written con-
sent TO the Queen Of Portugal's marriage
with the Duke Of Nemours, all ready cut
and dry, plain proof OF his having iniri
gued before hand to obtain this document,
which Of course made the Queens wishes
triumph,
The latest news from Madrid contained
in the papers before us is OF tho 4ih INST
Private letters alledged to have reached
Paris continued TO represent the fall Of
tho Ministry as nearly certainty. Even
Toreno, would, it was expected, be swept
away in the torrent. Tbs parties named
as their probable successors do not, how
ever, appear likely to be those whom a
Radical movement would place in power.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-30

Among the many wagons conveylnS,
movers TO the west, which daily pass lhro
this town was one on Tuesday atenueea
by 95 persons, 26 Of whom were upon ~
the others followed on foot They wei1
five families from the western shore -
Maryland, who had united in charteriDs
a single wagon. the upper loading Of "n, 'a
was bedding piled to the height OF twe i.S
feet from the ground, on the top oil WHICH
26 women and children were percheu.-
On the next day, four families, contsinlnS
90 persons, with single wagon, iolloweu
from the same neighborhood. = Whsea's
Gdsetie.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-30

MILITARY.-We learn from the last Charles.
town Free Press that Capt. Hamtramcks com.
paDy of" Potomac Riflemen.' accompanied by
their band Of music, have determined to make
a military excursion during the present summer.
They intend TO visit Georgetown, Washington,
Alexandria, Fort Washington, Mount Vernon,
Fortress Monroe, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and
Richmond. on their route, and return by way
of Baltimore.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-30

CAPT. REED.-The Naval Court Martial
which lately held its session in Baltimore for
the trial ofthis officer, have found him guilty Of
several Of the charges preferred against him. and
sentenced him to suspension from the Navy for
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-30

os- On our first page to day will be fouad al
Interesting account Of the proceedings in the
court at Richmond relative to the will Of the late
John Randolph. at the time the communicates
was forwarded TO US, the court had not come "a
a decision in the case, which il has since done
by admitting the will Of 1892 to probate.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-30

Co writer in the last Frederick Herald
proposes 20 the Wings, the Hon JOHN BucHAN-
AN, Chief Justice Of the state of Maryland, as
a suitable candidate TO be run on their ticket for
Vice President
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-30

o. The last Princeton Wing nominates the
Hon. HENRY CLAY, and SAMUEL l.. SourHARD
as candidates for President and Vice President
at the coming Presidential election.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-30

The speculalions that The clause introduced
into ii 10 the latter mentioned Chamber,
on motion Of Gen. Valsze. and which u
was thought would give offence to Ameri
ca. would be omitted.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-11-28
pROSPECTUS.

TvHE undersigned Polish National
Il Committee in the United States
propose publishing an historical &C
count Of the Polish emigration to these
United States, under the title of "1he
Poles in the United States Of Amers-
ca.u to be prefaced by short state
ment ofthe history of the late Polish
Revolution, and TO be accompanied
with authentic vouchers connected
with the residence Of the Poles in this
county. Form in Svo. Subscription
price 81, payable on delivery only.
The Committee being sensible Of the
advantages offered to the Poles by a
settlement in this favored land, the
proceeds of the work, after defraying
the expenses Of publication, will be
applied 10 aid of the colony on the
Rock River, state Of Illinois.
MARTIN ROSlENKIEW ICz,
FELIX GWINCZEWSKI,
DR.. CHARLES KRAITSlR.
New York, Nov. FL, 1885.
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VIRGINIA, TO WIT :

VIRGINIA, TO WIT:
At rules holden in the Clerks Office
of tie Circuit Superior Court Of
Law and Chancery for the Coun-
ty of Hampshire, on the first Mon.
day in October, 1885.
James Allen, Plaintiff, against
Thomas Edwards, Henry Haynes,
Anthony Edwards and Benjamin
Whitemeck, defendants.
In CHANCERY,
The defendant Thomas Edwards,
not having entered his appearance and
given security according to the act Of
assembly and the rules Of this court; 81
it appearing by satisfactory evidence
that he is not an inhabitant of this
country /: It. is ordered, That the said
defendant do appear here on the LIST
day of the next court, and answer the
bill of the Plaintiff; and that copy Of
this order be forsis--iris hfscrysu IN
some newspaper published in Romney,
for two mouths successfully, and that
another copy be posted at the front
door of the courthouse of the said'
county Of Hampshire. A copy-Tesle,
JOHN B. WHITE, c. H. c.
October 10, 1885.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-11-28
MONKEYS

A remarkable instance of the saga
city and feeling of she monkey hap
pened to two of our officers while
Shooting. Coming home after long
flag, The purser saw a female monkey
Running among the rocks, and imme.
dia,ely fred at her she fell with her
b Dung one in her arms. On the pur.
|ssr coming up, she grasped her liz
lie one close TO her breast, and with the
bother band pointed TO tae wound
hich the ball had made, and which
had entered above the breast. Dipping
her finger ia the blood, and then hoI-
ding i. up she seemed TO reproach hini
y ilh being the cause Of her death, and
consequently of that Of the young one,
o which she frequently pointed. ~
bsyer," SAID Sir William, "felt so
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-11-28

VIRGINIA, HARDY COUNTY, to wit
September Term, 1885.
William Boseley, plaintiff, against
Henry Coe and others, defendants,
IN CHANCERY.
The defendant Henry Coe, not hav-
ing entered bis appearance and given
security according to the act of assem-.
bly, and The rules of this court; and it
appearing by satisfactory evidence that
he is not an inhabitant Of this country !:
1t is ordered, that the said defendant
do appear here on the third Tuesday
10 December next, and answer the bill
Of the plaintiff; and that copy Of this
order be forthwith inserted in some
newspaper published in Romney, for
two months successfully, and posted
at the front door Of the courthouse Of
said county Of Hardy.
A copy-Teste,
JAS. CARR GAMBLE, G. H. O:
Sept. 20, 1885.
Baker, Attorney.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-11-28
STOP TIE ROBBERS!
300 REWARD!

THE subscriber returning from
Baltimore, was waylaid by two ruff.
ans, sbou. 7 O'Clock ,on Friday evening
the 10Th inst. near the Hanging Rock,
on the North Western Turnpike Road,
about two miles below the Tavern of
Col. Charles Blue, and after knocking
me off my horse and one holding me
by the throat, they succeeded in taking
from me my pocket book containing
THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS
t-Thirly.nine Fifty Dollar Bills on
the Bank of the United States, payable
at Baltimore, and the balance Of the
money was in small Notes on different
Banks, but principally Valley money.
| have no recollection Of the appear.
snce or dress of these villains /; but am
inclined to the opinion that they must
have been the same persons who were
seen passing house by female, about
half a mile from the place where this
hellish deed was committed, fifteen OF
twenty minutes prior TO my passing.
She describes the dress Of these two
individuals as having on--one Blue
Frock Coat and paataloons, and the
other Blue Close. bodied Coat and
pantaIoons. The same individuals
we're noticed by others residing below
along the turnpike road during tina.
day, and concur in the opinion as to
dress as described--and from inquiry,
have not been able TO hear of any
such men having passed above where
this truly unfortunaie-yet Gendish
act, was perpetrated. am therefore
inclined to the opinion that those per-
sons were the robbers. One of them
understand, carried small bundle.-
Their weapons were green chestnut
clubs, as they we're found on the next
morning at the place. The above re.
ward will be given for the apprehension
Of the villains, as also, suitable COM
pensa,ion for a recovery Of the money,
or any portion oft.
JOSEPH DORIAN.
Hamp.eo., Va, AprillS, 1887.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-11-28
GOOD LUCK.


The following remarkable assertion
is made by lord Exmou,h, one Of the
most famous of,he British admirals :
81 have never known what fortune
meant. never chose my station
l never had friend but the king IS
pennant; but I have gone where | was
sent, and done what was ordered /;
and he who will act upon the same
principles may do as 4 have DONE"
Such an idea it would be well to i'm
press upon the young, TO animate
them to the exercise of judgment and
habits of Industry. DR.. Young has
somewhere observed,
''Look into those you call unfortunate,
And closer viewed, you'll find they are
unwise."
1t is one Of the strongest arguments a.
gainst lotleties,that they tend 10 beget
dependence upon chance, or fortune, &
thus teach men to undervalue industry
g. skill. Why then should we, in all bu.
siness transactions, rscognsse chancef
WITTY should we continually erect an
altar to shat unknown god" and re.
fer continually to his gifts all those adj
vantages which are the rewards OF in
dus,ry and virtue, sent 10 the course Of
providence by Him "from whom COM
eth every good and every perfec. gift"
u. S. Gaz.
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REFERENcEs
Erskiue & Eichelberger, h
J. Hopkins & Brothers, g
w. F. & A. Murdoch, s.
George r. Gather, s
Samuel Wyman & Co.
Gushing & Sons,
David Gibson, Romney, Va.
N. 81 w. P. Golf, Clarksburg, Va.
Abraham Smith, Prunty.town, Va.
Firman H. Preston, : Ab;,o IN, IN
Wallace & Gibson, 0's 10''' =
Samuel Oh, Woodstock, Va.
Alexander S. Hall, Stanton, Va.
w. 6. Singleton,esq. U. S. Attorney
H. M. Brent, Cashier Valley Bank
G. Orrick, Cashier Farmers Bank,
Winchester.
Winchester, Sept. $. 1Ss5.-3m.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-11-28
From the Forget. Me-Not.
On a Child killed By Lightning

By JOHN CLARE.
las fearless as a cherub's rest
Now safe above the cloud,
Ia babe lay on its mothers breast,
When thunders roar'd aloud.
II started not to hear the crash,
But field its little hand
.Up at the lightning's fearful fash,
To catch the burning brand.
|The tender mother held her breath,
In more than grief awhile.
|To think the thing that brought its death
Should cause her babe to smile.
lay, it did smile heavenly smile.
| To see the lightning play;
Veil might she shriek when it turn'd
pale,
And yet it smiledin clay.
o woman :! the dread storm was given,
To bel each friend;
II took thy infant pure to Heaven,
Left thee, impure, to mend.
Thus Providence will oft appear
From Gods own mouth to preach;
All! would we were as prone to hear,
As Mercy is to teach!
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Transportation.

ON THE BALTIMORE g. OHIO
RAIL ROAD BETWEEN HARPER's
FERRY AND BAL TIMORE
The CONVEYANCE OF TONNAGE on
the Rail Road 10 and from HARPER's
FERRY, will take place on and after
Monday next, the LIST December.
The TRANSPORTATION OF PAS.
sengers will commence ON Wednesday
the Sd December.
The Rail Road Company will, until
further notice, receive Produce and
Commodities generally, at the iermina.
ton of the Railway at Harper's Ferry,
and will give to the parties from whom
they may receive such produce receipts
for The same, engaging to deliver it to
the consignees 10 Baltimore, or at any
other public or private Depot, in good
order, when it shall be delivered in
such order TO the Company.
They will also receive Produce 10
like manner, at Viewers Mill, and at
Berlin, or at such other points as may
hereafter be agreed upon with for.
warders.
The charge cfthe Company for con.
veying -four to Baltimore will be as fol.
lows, viz:
From Harper's Ferry, 80 cts. pr. Dbl.
Viewers Mill 80 do. do.
Berlin 81 do. do.
The Rail Road Company will also
receive Goods or other commodities in
Baltimore, -or at any other public or
private Depot on the Rail Road, -des.
tined for Harper's Ferry,-transpor.
and, Immediately on arrival, deliver the
same at the termination ofthe Railway,
to the consignees thereof.
The charges by the Company for
such conveyance from Baltimore to the
Ferry will be as follows, viz:
Plaster of Paris, pr. ton, &c 40
Salt g. sailed Fish, 100 lbs. l44
Merchandise I; do 22a
Trains of Wagons will start daily
from Harper's Ferry and from Baltic
more and proceed regularly through to
those places, respectively, and all COM
modties will be promptly forwarded in
their successive order after being res
ceived by the Company.
Fair prices can be obtained at all
times for the GONDOLAS from
which produce may at any place have
been delivered to the Rail Road Com.
pany.
The TRANSPORTATION OF PAS
sengers will, until further notice, be as
follows, viz:
Frons Harper's Ferry to Baltimore or
Frederick City.
A train will start at in the morning
FROM BALTIMORE TO HAIR.
PER'S FERRY.
A Train will start every morning at
Z o'clock, reaching the Ferry at about
in the afternoon.
w. WOODVlLLE,
Superintendent Of B. & 0. r.. r.
Office Of Trans, Dec. 6, 1884.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-11-28


iect ofthe Washington National Mon
umsut Society, TO the people Of that
State, as truly worthy of a grateful
nation and deserving their attention
and aid. This is swortby' act and
VS. hope it will be generally initiated.
Mirror.
We copy the following from the New.
Orleans Bulletin of the ed inst.
$4,000 REWARD The above reward
Of 600 together with all reasonable ex-
penses will be paid by the Union Bank of
Louisiana for the apprehension and deli
Every at the jail in New Orleans one bud.
fey w. Babcock late cashierofthe branch
of this Bank at Clinton, who has abscon-
[dei with the funds of the institution to
1.-THE amount of about $4,000.
Babcock is q native of Rhode Island, is
about 5fees or inches high, is of a
eickly appearance and yellow complex.
lion, has dark hair, large dark eyes, high
forehead, and large prominent nose.
J. B. PERAULT,
Cashier U. Bank of La.
szzgs
! A discovery was accidentally made
|by a chemist in this city few days
| lego, which is worth recording. He
had been s,ung by a wasp in the hand
land while suffering extreme pain, had
Occasion in the course Of his business
| TO put his hand into jar Of potash,
when the pain Instantly left him.
Surprised at this effect, he determined
10 try an experiment 10 prove the eff
cacy Of the remedy, and accordingly,
on the following day, he caught bee,
which he irritated till it stung him.
He applied drop of liquor Of potaas-
|sR to the wound, and the pain he had
previously felt was instantly removed.
Durham Adver.
| Texas V0lunteers.-A vessel is an
nonuced as to sail from New York yes.
kterday for New Orleans with 200 vol
nnteers for Texas. Four other YES
|seIs we're to rendezvous there with
volunteers and the whole force to pro-
coed in q united body Geo. Met.
Nov. 81. -
Hogs in Harness.--A novelty vas
seen at St. Adams the other day which
proves that pigs are not ofthe doltish
material that admits Of no improve
ment. A man who holds small farm
near St. Albans, made his entry into
that place drawn by four large hogs.
He entered the town at brisk trot a.
midst the acclamations of hundreds,
who were soon drawn together to wit
mess the uncommon spectacle. After
making the tour of the market house
three or four times, he went into the
Woolsack yard, had his swinish cattle
Embarrassed and taken into the stable
together, where they we're RECALLED
with atrough full Of beans and wash.
They remained about two hours, while
he despatched his business as usual at
the market, when they were put to the
Car and driven home again, multitudes
cheering him. This man, it is said,
has only had these animals under trail
niDg six months. A gentleman on the
ppot offered him $50 for the concern
as il Stood, but it was Indignantly re-
fused English paper.
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much as hen heard the story and il
serves TO show how strongly the paren-
tai feelings are implanted in the brute
creation Harle's Letters.
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wv 9W eyW@D5.
They have bought at the very lowest
prices & will sell at very moderate
advance. The assortment will be found
adapted to the wants Of every one, and
consists in part of
Super blue, black, bro,on, green, olive,
drab and mi1t Cloths.
Striped, diagonal, drab and MAT Gas.
simeres.
Blue, drab, crimped, striped and mint
Sattinets.
Fulled Lindsays.
Point, Mackinau and rose Blankets.
Black and fancy cut silk Velvet.
SIX, Valentia and swansdo0n Pes
tings
Velcef Ribbons.
Bonnet, betting, cap aud guard Rib-
bons.
Tafetas.
GA Enghsh and French Merinos, 80
to 81 Is.
Merino Circassians, SO to 62A cents.
CdIic0es, from 10 to AZ cents.
Blue, green and broom Coates Hair
Camblets.
Six s0orsted and cotton Hosiery.
Ladies, Hoskin, beaver 4 lined Cloves,
Buckskin and fullsd ooollen Gloves.
Checks. Bedlicking.
Broom & bleached Sheetings & Shirt
sngs
Irish Linens. hirt Collars.
Linen Cambrics. Corded Skirts.
Plain, striped and checked Jaconets.
Figured and plain book 4 Stoiss Mas
Inns.
Bandanna and fancy silk dress Hand.
kerchiefs.
Merino, Tibet wooz, Talentia amp
cotton ga, "A, GA and 8-4 Shascls.
Thread and bob6inet Edgings.
Bobbinet and Grecianest Footings.
Cotton Yarn Carpet Chain.
Seal and Fur Caps, Hats,
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GUN-lWAKHNG.

. SdE subscriber will take posses
sion Of the Gun Establishment
long occupied by zebulon Shsetz,
on The first day Of September neat,
where he will carry on the above busi-
ness in its various branches. By at
teniion to business & desire to please,
he hopes 10 receive share of public
patronage. His prices will be low for
Cash. OF at the usual credit to panctu-,
al customers.
JAMES RINEHART.
Cold Stream, Aug LIST, 1895
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Y ariety.

The Governor of Ohio has issued a
Proclamation recommending the OBJ /,
ject ofthe Washington National Mon
umsut Society, TO the people Of that
State, as truly worthy of grateful
nation and deserving their attention
and aid. This is a worthy act and
VS. hope it will be generally initiated.
Mirror.