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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-06-20
NOTICE,
To Bridge Builders.

THE subscribers, as Superinten-
dents of the North Western Turnpike
Road, will receive proposals for the
construction of the Bridges on said
Road, until the first day Of July neat.
Persons offering proposals for the e.
rection of the Bridges across Stony
river, North Branch Of Potomac, Cheat
river or Tygart's Valley river, will ad :
dress Nathaniel Kuykendall, Superin.
tendent of the Eastern Division, of the
North Western Turnpike Road, Rom.
ney, Va. And for the Bridges across
the West Fork of Tygar,'s Valley,
and Middle Island, address William
S. Naylor, Superintendent of the Yves.
tern Division, of the North Western
Turnpike Road, Clarksbure, Va. The
plans and drafts of all the Bridges are
in the possession, and will be shown
by either Of the Superintendenis by
being called on.
N. KUYKENDALL,
WIN. S. NAYLOR.
May 16, lS35.-T.
Addendum The bridges over Cheat
and Tygarl's Valley rivers, are TO be
double, rooted and weather boarded;
obe built the arch principle; each
of two spans, and The streams are res.
pecliveIy 800 and $50 feet between the
abutmenis. The bridges over the North
Branch and middle Island, are TO be
each Of one span of 100 feet, on the
lattice principle, and are single bridges
The bridge over the West Fork, is
of Two spans 90 feet each, also on the
lattice plan and single bridge. The
bridges over Worthingtoa's Greek
(hilherio omitted TO be mentioned) and
Stony river, are to be built on struts
and king-posts, and are likewise sin.
gle bridges. The masonry OF all the
bridges is TO be facing of range work
fan average thickness of 81 feet, ham,
mer- dressed, 81 well bonded & bedded,
TO be pointed or laid in mortar, as the
stone are large or small, with core
of grouted rUbble work.
N. K. & w. 5. N.
May 90.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-06-20

Edmund, is upwards of six feet high,
yellow complexion, twenty two years
OF age, ,olerably slender, straightmade,
long feet, and no marks recollected.-
Had on when he ran away new
black fur hat, linen roundabout, tow
pantaloons, fine cotton shirt with a
pleated bosom, and fine pair of shoes,
square toed.-Taking also with him
another pair of tow linen pantaloons
and two coarse cotton shirts.
Charles, is Of a very dark complex
ion, about six fee; high, twenty years
Of age, slender make. toerably large
feet, and no marks recollected except
a scar on one of his big toes.-Had on
when he ran away fur hat half worn,
fnlled linsey roundabout Of drab CO.
lour, pair of tow linen pantaloons, fine
cotton shirt, & his shoes fine about
half worn--taking with him sundTy
other articles Of clothing, such as, a
black circasian pair of panlaloons,
tow linen shirt, &c.
Is The above reward Of IsOo
Hundred Dollars will be given for APP
prehending the above negroes out OF
the state OF Virginia, and securing
them in Jail so that we get them again
and if taken within the state aud so
secured, One Hundred Dollars will
be given. Address,
HEZEKIAH CLEGET,
BENJAMIN FRY,
Wardensville, Hardy CO., Va.
June 20, 1S35.-tf.
The Editors of the Cumberland Civil
liam and Chambersburg Repository, will
please copy the above If. and charge this
office.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-06-20
Public Sale.

by virtue Of decree ofthe Cir
Il Dcnit Superior Court Of Law and
Chancery, for Hampshire Conn-
ty, rendered the 9th day of May, 1885 !;
l shall, on Saturday the 1871 dag Of
July neat, proceed to sell, on the pres
misses, that valuable
TRACT OF LAND,
Of which John Peppers, died, seized, 10
the said county, and now in the Occur
pancy of Henry Peppers. Terms,
credit of six, twelve and eighteen
months will be given, the purchaser
giving bond and good security, and the
legal title to be retained until the whole
is paid. The said land will be sold
subject TO the widows dover. Sale
will take place about IL o'clock noon.
C. HEISKELL,
Special Commissioner.
June 90, 1885,
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-06-20
Trust SaAe.

n D Y authority Of deed of trust ex.
q Decuted by Robert Vance and
John B. White, bearing date the
18th day June, 1888, and of record in
the clerks office Of the county court Of
Frederick, shall, on Monday the Sd
day of august neat, being court day,
proceed to sell at public auction, to the
highest bidder, before the door of Os.
s.n,..s burn and Purcell's hotel, the
EsT1 HOUSE and LOT formerly
Mai the residence Of the late Judge
ssEz'1's Robert White, and recently oc-
cupied by George w. Sewers, Esq
Such title only as is vested in the sub.
scriber by said deed, will be conveyed
to the purchaser but the lille is be.
lieved to be unquestionable.
TERMs-Cash; but am authorized
to say that the purchaser can, if he pre-
fers, have an accommodation debt in
the Bank Of the Valley for The whole
amount of the purchase money. Sale
to take place at 12 O'Clock, Nj.
HENRY M. BRENT,
Trustee.
Winchester, June 20, 1ss5.-tds.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-06-20
MIR. LEIGH.

We never have been the advocate OF
Mr.. Leigh; nor did we ever approve the
course of the Richmond Wing in relation
to that gentleman. But he is no W con-
stitutional and legitimate Senator of the
u. States, and he cannot, he ought not,
to resign his seat in that body, because
William G.. Rives, or any other man, or
set of men, may DESIRE IT for party pur-
poses only. Is it certain that Martin
Van Buren, will be elected the President
of the U. States7 When the editors Of
the administration prints say that Mr.
Morris of Ohio ought and must resign,
then we will believe they are acting upon
their protested principles Mr.. Morris
being now precisely in the situation of
Mr.. Leigh. Mr.. Leigh must act with a
view to the historical tale Of his country |;
and not with view to the elevation of
William C. Rives, or the qualification of
Martin Van Buren, or Andrew Jackson
Can he consistently acknowledge subser-
viency to Van Buren, party influence. and
claim the rights of an American citizen !?
The rights of an American Senator? We
hope he will at once put an end to all
party cavalling on the subject, and boldly
take his stand on the ramparts of the law
and the constitution, and prevent as far
as it is in his power the transfer of his
fellow citizens to the use of the Office
holders and the Regency of New York.
T Solicitors office-hunters are leeches
upon the body polite and enemies to
the tranquil exercise Unpopular suffrage.
At meeting of the Stockholders ofthe
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company at
Washington, on Monday last, an election
for President and Six Directors was
held, when the following gentlemen re-
ceived every vote gven-For President,
VI ". w OrNs " NV
tors, John j. ALBERT, NJ. St. Clair Clarke,
Rich. Fl. Henderson. Phineas Janney,
William Gunton, and Walter Smith
Thus the late Board is reelected, ex-
cept that Mr.. CLARKE is chosen to sup
ply the place of Maj. GEORGE BENDER,
who had resigned upon receiving the ap-
pontment of Commissioner of the Ca
nal.
Committee was appointed to inquire
and report to the Stockholders what
measures should be taken to perfect and
enlarge the water-rights OF the Compa-
n.y. And, after the transaction OF some
business OF minor importance, the meet
ing adjourned until Monday, the 9TH day
of September next.
o. We learn from the Gettysburg
(pa.) Sentinel of Monday last, that dur.
ing thunderstorm on the evening of
the 18th inst. about miles below West
Minister, out ofa drove of IS fat Hogs,
the property of MIR. WELTY, of Harris
burg. which he was driving to market, SO
were killed by one stroke of lightning !!
A barn was also struck and destroyed.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-06-20
May 90.

% Fac Georgia papers state that
The Cherokee Indians have rejected
tho provisional treaty agreed upon
some time since between a delegation
from thattribe and the Executive.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-06-20

NJ We learn from our exchange papers
that daring robbery was committed on
the Darien Branch Bank at Savannah. on
the night Of Saturday the 9th inst. Inc
vault was entered with false keys, and
:. bills and specie distracted to the amount
of HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS!
The last of the Convent rioters have
been acquitted.
uA Baltimore paper says that WILL
LIAM GwyN JONES, has not been llberat-
ed from prison as has been stated.
II The New York Morning Herald
states the income of Mr.. J. J. AsToR. at
%437.856 year, and not million and a
half, as some Of the papers have errone-
ously mentioned.
A breach has occurred in the Canal in
the neighborhood of Georgetown.
B Mr.. Van Buren, says he will pursue
the foot steps of President Jackson GEN
ORALLY. This is we'll enough. But the
term itself excludes the whole idea of his
pursuing his foot steps PARTICULARLY.
90 Mr.. WATKINS of Goochland, who
has for several years past been promi-
nent leader of the Jackson party in our
state Legislature, declared emphatically,
at Wheeling, few days ago, that "Vir-
ginia would not concur in the nomination
ofCol. Johnson-and that whatever rea-
son there may have been heretofore
to doubt Mr.. Van Buren's receiving
her vote, it was now certain that he
would not obtain it,"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-06-20
NASHVILLE, June IL.

MAYsvILLE, June IL.
Tile Cholera.-On Thursday, o.
last week, three cases of cholera oc-
Cured in this city, all of which tess
minated fatally. The premoniiory
symptoms, in all these cases had bee'iH
developed from four to six days. o.,
Sunday there we're four cases, one tiers,
minating fatally, the other three are
either we'll or convalescing. On Tues /
day two cases occurred, both of which
are recovering. In all there have
been nine cases and four deaths up I'll
the period when this paper goes to|
press. In every case, thus far, whefa|
the sy mptoms, have been attended to al
an early period, the disease has readfS
ly yielded to the common, and even I'd
the most simple remedies.
The following paragraph from thd
Paris COURIER, of the Goth April, evin1
ces no little ignorance OF certain points,
s,,nn,s;no than, - h. oo..aa,I.. s.s.
IF Il be tTne tbat Mr. ,v1nesmos S'ose
the demand which is stated Il m NAV 80, scI
count for the language Of the Duke p,|
BRoGrLE, in the House of Peers, on mol
wing the concurrence Of that House
the Bill OF indemnity;
From the Courier Francois.
uI, will he reco,lectes tha, Gs,e,
Jackson in con,mnn;ca,;na - Gu
The negotiations relative f. ,hs OK =;
lions w;,bbeId tho lac, no,s dal;usra
nv nj Ssrur;er a. he mome,t &c
recall rnder tho n,etax. tho, ,ha GO
ernment oftbe Union ouoh, "a ,eek
nar,,;on from Tho French Couasansa.
II far, ve arc .e,ursd ,h., Al. -;
;noaton 5oe inc, oldressed ~ y. ~.
| no RrooGe n ,,o,e ;n .nL;eh -
mauas in The name IF III J,;t@
| States ordinations vn.n certo;n M
soges of M Seryr;ey,s dn1ona,
,oemor;0l ,,b;cz hnre o9sadsJ ),
prcs;dent These tactics nndouh,a,
| lv arc merely renr;s.ls af,ar 10
mendmsn, addsd hv ,hs chan,ho.
lions. and we are Of oninion that -
| Az 80,
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-06-20
ASlskss.g 81 a.

~ Ia New York on the morning
of the 9Th inst. tsoenty Dwelling houses;
were burned 10 the ground-turnlng
into the streets it is computed aboa.
500 persons.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-06-20

AA( ILL be sold, ON Friday
v srd dry Of July neat, at
late residence of Valen.
Cooper, Decd, on South Mill Gre
in the County of Hardy, all the Per
nal Property ofsaid decd. consisting
Horses, Cattle, and Shet
one Wagon, $ sets of Gears, Ploug
and other Efrming Utensils--a qu3
tity of It and Corn in the grou|
2 large Sugar Kettles, Beds and b
ding, and variety of
Household + Kitchen Furniture
--@ALsO, o.
Two Valuable FARMS, /
ing on Soalh Mill Greek, contain
between
800 and 400 ACRES eacl|
Terms ofsale, of personal propeiI
will be IL months, credit, on all su
aboveone dollar, by the purchaser II
ing bpnd and approved security,
dollai and under that sum the cash
be required.
Tsrms of sale ofthe Land will be, d
huidred dollars in hand, and the
larce in five equal annual paymel
Dae attendance will be given by /.
JONAS HENkLE
Admir-. of Valentine Cooper, de
4 Hardy CO., June 20, 1885.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-06-20

O. From communication in a.
mother column, our felow-citizens will
observe, that Mr.. Williamson, agent of
the Virginia "Female Orphan Asy.
lum" is in town, soliciting contribu-
lions for this benevolent institution.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-06-20
Grimes punishable witA Death.

OIIWoS PHUsoNNOto tottH DoNtH'
In the United States there are nine
crimes punishable with death. The
first is treason, the second, murder; the
third, rape; the fourth, arson the fifth,
burning ship of war, ofthe U. s.; the
sixth, robbery of the mail-[this is not
usually capital. but aueecond offence, or
an attack upon the conductors ofthe mail
with dangerous weapons, subjects the
criminal to death, and the penalty has
been in numerous instances inflicted -
the seventh casting away ships with in-
tent to defraud the owners the eighth,
rescuing prisoner, while going to or du-
ring execution and the ninth and last,
is the crime of piracy.
DISTRESS IN OHIo.--From the Troy
Times, miami county, we learn there is
much distress for food existing at pre-
sent, with the poor in the extreme north
Of this state. The Times says,--" We
understand from the representation of
travellers, that there are many families,
not fifty miles from US, who are entirely
destitute of bread, and have no means of
procuring. and are living on wild meat
and fish, and have no better prospect till
corn can be raised" A meeting was
held at Troy, on last Saturday, for the
purpose of raising contributions for the
relief of the sufferers. j our. & Sentinel,
June 6.
% Mr., S. MuNRoE ofthis county, left
at our office, during the present week,
several stalks Of rye, which measure 7
feet 81 inches. We also seen stalk at
Mr.. David Armstrong; tavern, on Satur-
day last, taken from field on Patterson's
Greek mountain, this county, which nea-
sured Z feet 1oa inches.--The whole
field from which the latter stock was ia
ken, we are credibly informed, averages
6 feet in height.
A gentleman Of our village requests us
to state that he seen a stalk of rye, on
Wednesday last, taken from the field of
VIM. INsKEEp, Esq, which measured 8
feet II inches.
Weare informed that the prospect Of
the growing crop of rye in this section is
remarkably good and it is calculated,
that better crop will be made than has
been for several years past.
The Williamsport Banner of Saturday
last, says--Several stalks ofrye have been
left at our office this week by Mr.. Jos.
LOOSE, exceeding in growth those here
tofore noticed. The longest measures
feet 10 inches, and none of them falls
short of 8 feet.
A youth named JOHN MARMADUKE,
l6 years of age, was drowned on the
9th inst, in attempting to swim across
the Potomac at epherdslown.
GF From communication 10 a.
mother column, our felow-citizens will
observe. that MIR, Williamson. agent of
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-06-20

NJ On the opposite page will be found
late and important foreign news.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-06-20
81 DWELLING HOUSE,
IA Acres of Land.

The situation of this property, and the
certainty of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal being at least finished TO point
above it, must enhance its value, and
in a few years be as desirable situa.
ton for public house, Merchandising,
&c. as any in that section of country
The whole will be sold on very accom-.
modating terms, and possession given
whenever desired.
VIM. It. SANFORD.
Paddy.town, Va. :
May 9, 1S35.-tE
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-06-20

A youth named JOHN MARMADUKE,
l6 years Of age. was drowned on the
9th inst, in attempting to swim across
the Potomac at Shepherdstown.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-06-20

u We extract the following painful in
telGgence of the death of our late res
pected fellow-citizen, Mr.. HUGH McCoR.
MICK, from the National lntelligencer of
Monday last
MELANCHOLY OccURRENcE.--W learn
that on the Sd inst. at Washington farm,
near Warren.on. Virginia, Mr.. HuGH
McCoRMIcK, about 68 years age, was
accidently killed. He had just assisted
his son in unloading cart, and, whilst
the son was preparing feed, the horse
took fright. Knocking Mr.. Nice. down,
the wheel passed over his head, breaking
the skull at the temple. He did not speak
afterwards, nor was he observed to draw
a breath. Mr. Nee. has left large fam
lily and numerous acquaintance to lament
his loss.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-06-20

o. Chief Justice Marshall is
Philadelphia at present. His health
still feeble.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-06-20

Capt. JOHN STEWART, of this county,
in attempting to cross the North Branch
of Potomac, near Cresaptown, on We'd
resday of last week, was drowned. His
body was found on Saturday last, about
two miles below the place this accident
happened. Capt. S. was in about the
58th year of bis age. He "has left an a.
miable wife and number of children, to
lament their distressing bereavement.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-06-20

Lately in the neighborhood of savan-
nah, Ga. fellow named Ashton, DELHI
erately shot negro man dead, because
he refused to go with him fishing. = Ash.
ton was drunk, and the poor negro
was unwilling TO be seen in his company
mo other provocation.-Chamb. Wing.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-06-20

uA Baltimore paper says that WILL
liam GwYN JONES, has not been liberat-
ed from prison as has been stated.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-06-20
PUBLIC SALE.

Romney, June 20, 1885.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-06-20

The last ofthe Convent rioters have
been acquitted.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1835-11-23
From TIC Tennessee Farmer.
MtLEs, rs. lloRsrs.

NJ fddor.-tan any of your subscribers give
a satisfactory reason, why the farmers of Tcnnes-
see, still continue to breed the common scrub hor,,
IN preference to the mule Some of them ,urelv
can, or they would not still follow a practice which
they know TO be Improbable, though | acknow
ledge, am unable 10 give any, unless il be an I'M
grounded prclduicc. imbibcd mel ely from the ap
pcarancc of the animal: think, they can have no
other objection, a, the mule is decidedly preCcra-
bic To the horse in almost every respect.
Iii true, the size of the mule prevents his draw
ing as heavy draft the larger horse but n
team of good size mules, will draw any load tina,
HusuallN drawn about our farms in Tennessee :
ana Tor the plough or harrow, they are equal if MOI
superior to the horse. They arc sufficiently
Srohg 10 plough any of lands and are less an,
10 become frightened and run with the plough
''Ah inc morse. And another, and great advan-
''e, ','c srea' age to which they attain together
NlththeIr being SO little liable TO disease. Tho
generality OF mules with common usay, wu I,.
and be scrvccablc, until they are ,ron, ,,;,,,.
hy years of age. Whereas a horse, ifbc arrives
to the age of fifteen, (Which is not the case If n,
IN ten,) is seldom fit for service after tina, aoc
think these advantages sufficient TO induce ,h.
farmer to breed them for his own use if he ra;<es
none for market. But If, rs is the case in Fa.,
Tennessee, where the farmer depends in crea,
measure, on the stock he raises for market TO brpc
nm money, lie would raise mules, instead of hor
Sos, he would find his profits almost double VIVA,
they now are In the first place, the cost ofraisne
amulc, Is not more than haf,hat of raising horse
Tor no can sell his mule, at and half wears old
ior Us much as he ever can and his horse will mo-,
bring fair price, until no is from four and half
70 owe years old. And even when he has arrived
O. '''a' age the common scrub horse will not bring
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1835-11-23
Amherst Land for sale,

y obedience TO dccrctal order OF the county
L cou't OF Amherst pronounced at its November
term, 1888 III the of Dawsons Daw sons, ct
al; the undersigned, who is thereby appointed a
commissioner for the purpose, will On FRIDAY the 18th
day OF December next proceed 10 sell, by way of
public auction the premises tho Tract OF Land
and Lot, III the bill mentioned, credit of one and
two years. Bond and security will be required and
the title retained until the last payment is made.
This Land hes within SIX miles of lynchburr and
the road leading from Lynchburg to Amherst
court honsc-adJoinlng the lands OF Robert Ridgeway,
James Bowling and others, containing lS7 acres the
greater part OF which in woods pretty well timber
ed, aud proportion OF Tobacco land to clear
there several good springs near the road. IL
would suit for public establishment. Those wish
ing o,ew the land will make application to Robert
Rdgcway, who lives near, and will show the same.
The title To the land is believed to be ndlsputablc
but the undersigned will such title as is vested
/ IN hun as commissioners, and none other.
The Lot III the bill mentioned is said To lie in Mad
,so, a"a ~" "a. ia. tuot the Iynchburu toll
bridge; and will be sold the sale of the land aho,,
mentioned. Capt Pleasant DAVIS sons interest IN said
Lot conveying such title only as is vested in me =.
CO mmiss loncr, and none other
J. II. MOORMAN, Com'r.
Nov. ;, ,d
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1835-11-23
A. COMMITTED.

Two the Corporation Jail OF Lynchbmg on the
10Th day OF Sept, 1895, black man, n.na-
way slave, who calls himself SAM, who says he
bcongsto gentleman by the name OF Samuel Bur
fond OF Chesterfield county, and bred the present
ycai to Mr., Henry Progue Of Kichmond.-Had on
when committed. a casincu coat, dark grey home
spun vest, white homcspun pantaloons, Shoes and \
black hat.-rhc said slave is five feet inches high
has no scars, but his legs broken out very much.
The said slave having been advertised according to
law, one month AT the door OF the courthouse in
Isnchbnlg, and the owner thereof not vet claiming
hun notice is hereby given, that unless the owner do
come forward and clam the said slave within TO ur
months after this advertisement shall cease which
will be SLY weeks from this day 9th November 1885
then the said slave will be sold according to law.
HENRY DtNNINGTON, Sergeant
Of h' Corporafon Of Lynchburg.
a. The richmond Mig mW insert the ADORE
fee. H. d.
Nov tw