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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-03-21
Communicated.

Departed this life, in this town, on the
morning of the 10Th inst. Mrs. JANE
SHRocK, wife of William Shrock in the
Goth year of her age, who for the last
as years of her life, was an inhabitant
Of this little town Of Romney. This
circumstance alone nigh. have render
ed her an object ofveneration and re-
gard to her neighbors. But she had
a higher claim upon all who knew her,
for the meek and unpretending virtues
ofa kind, humane, and affsctionate
heart. She was one who through her
whole life seemed to think no evil
wish no evil-and certainly did no evil
TO any human being. OF few indeed
can as much be said in this respect, as
may with truth be said of her. Nor
did this proceed from any want OF sem
sibiity, for she was feeliugly alive
to all the sorrows and distresses of
Others and always had the DISPOSE.
ton and inclination to relieve them to
the utmost of her power. And al
though she was not rich in this worlds
goods, yet she gave evidence that she
had chozen that good part, which shall
never be taken away from her-by
which, she was rich towards God
through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
In her indeed, appeared to be most
slrikingly verified, that text of scrip
ture which teaches Us that through
much tribulation, we must enter into
the Kingdom Of Heaven. For year
or two before her death her bodily
suffsrings were great, and were in-
creased continually Until her spirit took
its flight from this world of sorrow and
pain through all which, she was sus.
tanned to the last by that good hope
through grace, which ensures the vic
tory over death and the grave. OF her,
it may be truly said, she was an affcc-
Iionate and tender mother, devoted
and loving wife, kind neighbor, a
faithful and sympathetic friend and
to crown all, as far as those she has left
behind can judge, an humble and sins
,cere christian. She has left an aged
husband and nine children TO mourn
her loss and cherish her memory.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-03-21
VIRGINIA, TO WIT /: .
March Z, 1885.

1t rules holden in the Clerks OEcc
Of the Circuit Superior Court of
Lao and Chancery, for the County
Of Hampshire, ON the first Monday
in January, 1885.
George Carter of OAKLAND, in the coun-
ty of Loudoun, Executor of the last
will and testament Of Robert Carter,
decd. and residuary legatee also OF
the said Robert Carter, Decd, plain:
tiff, against
George Murray Of Scotland, Earl Of
Dunmore and the other heirs of the
late John Murray Earl Of Dunmorej
and the Honorable G.. A. Murray
defendants.
in CHANCERY. 4
The defendants George Murray o]
Scotland, Earl ofDunmore and the 81
Their heirs of the late John Murray|
Earl Of Dunmore, not having entered
their appearance and given security
according to the act of assembly aud
the rules of this court !; and it appear
ing by satisfactory evidence that the n
are not inhabitants of this country:-|
1t IS ordered, That the said defenI
dants do appear here on the lst dad
OF the next court, and answer the bill
of the Plaintiff and that a copy d
this order be forthwith inserted II
some newspaper published in Romney|
for two months successfully, and tina
another copy be posted at the from
door of the corirt-hause of the sal |
county OF Hampshire. A copy-Tests
JOHN 3. WHITE, 6. H. c.
January 10, 1885.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-03-21
VIRGINIA, TO WIT:

At rules holden in the Clerks Office
ofthe Circuit Superior Court Of
Law and Chancery, for the County
of Hampshire, on the 1st Monday
in March, 1885.
Rhody Montgomery, plaintiff, against
Abraham Vanmeter, David Parsons
and Samuel Kercheval, Jr., defen-i
dants, in CHANCERY.
The defendant Abraham Vanmeter
not having entered his appearance and
given security according to the act Of
assembly and the rules of this court |,
and it appearing by satisfactory evil
dence that he is not an inhabitant
ofthis country 1t is ordered, That
the said defendant do appear here
on the LIST day of the next court, and an
swer the bill of the plaintiff; & that a
copy Of this order be forthwith inserted
in some newspaper published in Rom~
ney, for two months successfully, & that
another copy be posted at the front
door Of the Courthouse of the said
county Of Hampshire. A copy-Teste,
JOHN B. WHITE, .H.o.
March z, 1885.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-03-21

field, and youngest daughter Of the late
Hon. Jared Williams.
To the numerous relations and friends
who wept around the grave OF the de-
ceased. 10 those who knew her well, the
language of consolation or regret, or of
admiration for her character would fall
short Gifts object, and only harrow up
anew, the anguish that is soothed by
their hopes for her eternal happiness. To
those who knew her not, but faint idea
of her worth can be conveyed by enco-
MUM. The aching heart. the fearful
eye, alone can tell. An affectionate hus-
band, lamenting her untimely death, two
lovely little children, bereaved forever of
the dearest of mothers, are mournful, but
living monuments ofthe irretrlevable loss.
Winch. Virg. ofMarch II.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-03-21

o. The next Senate, the Calculate
ing say, will be opposed to MARTIN VAN
BuREN-and the majority will be THREE!
Information from MICHIGAN states
that the acting Governor of that Ter
ritory has undertaken 10 call out the
Militia, and adopt other energetic mea-
sures, to resist any attempt on the part
of the State of OHIo to exercise juris-
diction over the Territory in contesta-
ton between that State 81 MICHIGAN, in
consequence of the disputed boundary
line. If any serious conflict arises out
of this collision, it may be set down as
one ofthe consequences of SO many inn
portant bills which passed the Senate
during the last session being left unde.
cided upon the table Of the House of
Representatives. Amongst them was
a bill to establish this very boundary
line.-Nat. Int.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-03-21
NJ An account from Newbu

% An account from Newburyport,
Connecticut, mentions the horrible occur
renee of mother, at late hour at night,
who arose from her bed, and going to
bed upon which one of her children, about
three years old, lay asleep, deliberately
cut its throat with razor, SO severely
as to cause its death in a short time 1t
is asserted, that she was asleep, and COM
miited the act under the impression that
she was engaged in some ordinary house,
hold affair =!
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-03-21
Notice 7!

a LII persons indebted to the sub
~ scriber, are hereby notified that
am in want of money. The
season has again arrived when it is
necessary should supply myself with
Goods this | cannot do unless pay
ment is made me.-The subscriber
hopes, therefore, that all indebted to
him, will feel the necessity CT comply
ing with this notice.
SAML. H. ALEXANDER.
d Moorefield, March 81, 1835.-4t.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-03-21
sseW establishment.
IRON Foundry, IRON Turning
and Pattern Making.
VIE subscriber, recently fso,
Baltimore, announces TO the pui

M "'AoiSJ UNIV unCcS 10 ttft pun
lie, that ne is Establishing the j
bove business on Water street, Wild
chester, where he will be able 10 exd
cute all orders in his line promptly.-
The works are driven by Steam Ed
CINE. The Four ,dery is now in "a
operation, wiieU. Mill, Thresning M
chimes and Pho W Castings can be fiais
ed to order. Il he subscriber has broug |
with him To- rniug La,hes and 9th I
machenery, calculated to facilitate ID
various ops rations. He has also in b
employ tlfst rate and experience
workmeu in the different branches
his bus'.ness. Persons favoring Ii
subscriber with orders, may con6den|
~ rely on having them executed in
style. fally as reason able and good
con be done in BaIt more or elsewher|
lie hopes for encour agemen, and "
do his best to deserve it..
GEO. w. CHM. |
Winchester, MARCH, IA, 1865,
N. b. Old stoves, Pillow and 9th ID
waste castings, boughr or exchanga
Tor new castings. G. w. G.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-03-21

Some friend of the President at Pa.
ris, whose letter is published in the
Official of yesterday, endeavors to ex-
tract from the favorable effect of the
Senale's Report and vote upon our af-
fairs with Frarce, fresh matter for
Qualification Of the President. He who
can succeed in this, even TO the salts
faction OF the old Chieflain himself,
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-03-21

MARRIED, on Tuesday last, by the Rev.
VIM. WEIGH, Mr.. EDWARD M. Lew
RIGHT, of Frederick county, Va. to Miss
SUSAN WEIGH, daughter Of the late
Dempcy WEIGH, decd. of this county.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-03-21
Another death 6y droaoning i!

g The South Branch has been quite
flush for some days past. On Saturday
last, Mr.. JOHN NEFF, of this county, in
attempting to cross at the Upper Ford,
on horse back, about mile and three
quarters above this place, was drowned.
This unfortunate accident was caused
by his horse stumbling making COM
plete somerset-whilst in the current of
the stream. His body has not yet been
recovered. We presume it has foated
some distance down the river. MIR. Neff,
we are informed, was in about the 45th
year of his age.
o. Our Hardy friends have been quite
Industrious in getting off their FLOUR.
On Sunday last, ELEVEN Bears from that
county, heavily laden with Flour passed
this place for market--as also several
since that time.
% We learn, that on the night of the
18th inst. the SAW MILL, together with
a quantity of Plank, belonging to Mr.,
JONATHAN PowNALL. s miles east of
this place, on the North Fork of Little
Capon, were destroyed by fire. We
understand, and mention it as eau
ton to others, that this accident was oc-
casioned by leaving fire in a small fire
place adjacent to the mill, and the wind
rising in the night communicated 1t to
the Mill.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-03-21

DIED. on the ed inst, at Prospect Hill,
in this county, in the 9th year of her
age, Mrs. ANN EyELINA PARaAN, con-
sort of Doct. N. d. Parran, of Moore
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-03-21
of the lower end of Hampshire

NJ We are authorized to announce
JOHN MULLIN, Esq. as candidate to
represent the county Of Hardy, in the
next House of Delegates of Virginia.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-03-21
~ We are reouested 10 state. that

E We are requested to state, that
JAMES VANCE, Esq. will be supported
a, the next election, as candidate to
represent Hampshire county, in the
next Legislature of Virginia, by
MANY VOTERS
of the lower end of Hampshire
u We are authorized to announce
THOMAS SLOAN, Esq. as candidate
to represent this county in the next
House Of Delegates Of Virginia.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-03-21

g Our state Legislature adjourned on
Thursday of last week. We are indebt-
ed to our late representative WILLIAM
VANCE, Esq. for sketch Of the Acts
passed at its session, which we shall en-
deavor to give, tat least those ola public
nature, in our next number.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-03-21

1t is reported in the fashionable circles
that Mr.. Van Buren, is engaged to be
married to very accomplished daughter
of Senator Southland of New jersey
He should marry larger State.--New
York Star.
A bill to take the sense of the PEG.
pie on the propriety Of calling Con.
vention to alter the Constitution OF
Pennsylvania, passed the House of
Representatives of that slate on the OH
inst, % to l9-and, it is expected, will
pass the Senate.
One of the candidates for seat in
the Assembly of Georgia, is said to be
deaf and dumb.
The Chinese lady is exhibiting her
small feet at Washington.
Flour in Alexandria, s. rs
in Baltimore. d 81
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-03-21

The Chinese lady is exhibiting hel
small feet at Washington.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-03-21

Flour in Alexandria, s. rs
in Baltimore, a 81
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o. The Specie imported into this
country since October, 1899, (as stated
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-09-29
S6,ltj0

Those who possess facilities of ascertaining the pub
lie sentiment in the different districts, and have been
observant Of the strong current setting in favor Of the
Democratic throughout the State,-and whose
minds have not been biased their judgments warped
by preposscssons-w.u readily perceive we have made
estimates less favorable 10 the Democratic ticket,
than all indications past present or prospective, really
warrant We have done So because experience teaches.
that in all hypothetical safer to adopt the
m3.anuSi thar the 1aozizassm of such calculations.
EIpQteigh Standard.
WnAr WILL HE po?-4'@hat will Senator MAsGuN
no'o do is the inquiry constantly propounded 10 US by
friends and correspondents. But really hardly know
w. answer TO give rcgardsth the honorable
gentleman may have chalkcd ontfo himself or whether,
indeed he has yet fsly made up his mind either
sign his office, continue to brave public opinion by
violating the instructions and contcmning the will of his
constituents.
For the credit of the State and for the honor of her
Republican character, every uehearted democrat with
in her borders must be DESTROYS of seeiug Mr. Mangum
pursue an open and honorable in relation this
utter and every sincere Republican would rejoice to
see him come out and frankly bis intentions, let
those intentions be what they may: For, if he means
to resign his constituents have right to know it, in
order that they may cast about for successor, who will
be likely to reflect their sentiments and represent
their Wishes if he has idea of doing 60, 1t is in
cumbent on him, in common eandor, frankly 70 make
declaration to that effect
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-09-29

We have heard it suggested that may oe r Saa
to- tie posa tile and
that he still has Lingering hoGe seh
redress " their hands, .,f aG~ s sSarab eS to @
he %.1es his appeal from the instructions of the last Lee
6een decided against himor else we must suppose nun
devoid Of that bearing and those NICE sens,Dss
ons;ies in public agent occupying so digned STA
iion We should fam hope therefore, that MIR Mangum
Is onv waiting to obtain the decision of the next Legis
Iaurc on his case and when once satisfied beyond every
contingency that the people have sustained the nsruc
tons and condemned lis course-he will dsdan to cling
70 the spcnd of his Office after finding himself dsrobed
Of its honors or claim to represent the people when his
riehtui authority do has been reookcd by en-IO
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-09-29
FRENCH INDEMNlFlCATlON.

We offered on Saturday few remarks upon the pro-
liability of the immediate payment by France OF Inc mo-
new now due on the indennifcatlon treaty Ana we
find in the New York Commercial Advertiser OF oatnt
day evening letter from Paris, dated 18th August,
from which we make the following extracts II Globe
am inclined to the opinion, that the French 20
vernment will regard the letter of Mr. Livingston as the
required explanation, at letter has Tccetrea NE en-,
tire aDyrobaioa of the President He assents to the full
declarations Of Mr. L. and to all his cndeavors to satisfy
the French Minister'S that menace or insult couu
have been intended in the message This is saying all
that reasonable men can expect; and if. after all, the
French Government do not avail themselves OF 1t, l
think they will discover their mistake IN the general
supDort which would be given by our whole country 10
the position in which government now STANDS IN Inc
controversy.
81 am almost alone in the opinion that our foolish
quarrel with France-or rather the foolish diplomacy oil
last year-wl be settled before December. bm MtnH
So As the thing stands, think the French Minis.
tiers will see that they in htSe PoStt0h--he world
will no, sustain them in demanding further satisfaction
for disclaimed insult.
French IxDEmyIrlcATIoN.-Wc frequently hear in.
quiries as 10 the effect which Mr. Livingston letter has
had on the French GOVERNMENT and as the matter Is
one of interest to all we think it proper to state for
general information that the letter referred TO- approved
and ratified bv the President of the United Stltcs
taken out in the packet of the Sh of july and arrived in
Havre OH the day which the latest packet from that city
Departed so that have yet means OF Judging OF the
effect which that letter has had upon the French Co
yernmcnt We cannot for moment doubt that 1t Will
be deemed fully satisfactory, and that the instruments al
ready due on the indemnfcation, will be paid. The
matter is with the King and Ministry, known to be
favorable the treaty Of their creation, and hence
would be injurious to the reputation Of France to sup
pose that any longer delay would be sough,-tn'tcd
States Gazette
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-09-29
GEN. WILLIAM Il, HARRISON

The adjourned meeting Of The citizens Of Franklin
eounty in favor of the nomination of Gen Harrison as
candidate for the Presidency, was held in the Court
House in this city on last Monday af,ernoon-Judge
Flenniken in the Chair, and M Gilbert, Esq as act.
ing Secretary. The business of the meeting was open
ed BY Col. Vim. Doherty, in neat and pertinent ad
Dress setting forth the claims of Gen. Harrison, as well
for his military his civil services, to bis country
report from the committee appointed the former
made by Col Kilbourne; during the consdera-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-09-29
rnp,TrsH DRY GOODs-By the Tully

EpRITIsH DRY GooDs-By the Tally Ho! en-
EA Liverpool, and by recent arrivals from The North
ern markets we have received fall supply of Goods
and have now in store upwards of five hundred packages
Of British French Swiss and American dry goods most
of our sta pie British goods are Of our own importation
md were purchased in England far cash, upon the hes,
nnss;e Terms We with confidence repea! former as
snrances t., our customers that can "rd ~t sell any
Goods in our line as low they be purchased in this
or any other market in the United Staes-Ihrough our
house in New York we shall continue TO receive such
additional supplies during the season, as will keep our
assortment at all times good
"'0'' BALDWIN & KENT.
Can't * }S-St
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-09-29

NEW YoRK Sept. 15.
FIRE Loss LFE.-Yesterday, about half past
past H. the house Of MIR. Nibo who keeps the public
garden of Broadway and Prince street, set
OH fire by the spontaneous combustion of some Of the
materials used in the fireworks. At the North end of
the main building there house two stories high
pant OF which used exhibition room, and an
other part of it appropriated for arranging the articles
used in the fireworks In this part of the house, Mr.
Hall, manager of the fireworks, and Of his assist
ants were engaged at work, when bottle filled with
composition called crimson fire. burst from spontaneous
combustion and set fire to large quantity of fireworks
which were lying around it. Mr. Hall and his assistant
Immediately ran out of the house, and had scarcely
reached the outside when explosion took place which
shattered the roof of the house to pieces and set fire to
it in every direction and totally DESTROYED it and
everything il contained From this part of the premises
the flames quickly communicated to the main building
the interior of which lel complete wreck before
the flames extnguished. The greater part of the
furniture, &c, in the main building was got out of the
windows, but not without being much injured In the
part of The premises which first took fire. however no.
thing saved and amongst other articles which con-
tanned, large painting of the lsraees Departure
from Egypt which being exhibited, and is said to
have cost 5000 dollars 1t belonged We believe to Mr.
Wright, who is now in Boston. The picture was not
entirely burned but is rendered totally vaueless The
whole loss Of property is probably not far from $4,000
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-09-29

COINED GoLn-A deposit Of gold coins was recently
found upon the farm Of gentleman in fauqnlcr. / ne
n,onnt obtained was several hundred dollars. As these
coins were somewhat scattered it is uncertain but that
there NAV be still more deposited in the earth from
which these were taken They bear date from ITO 10
1894 and have probably lain where they were tor many
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-09-29

yBJO CABINET MAKERS.-Thc subscriber is de-
& sirous of forming Co.partnershp Tor employing
Il Journcynau} in the above business-who shall have
the entire control Of my shop If one of sober and in.
dusous habits and good workman, will apply he will
be able TO make arrangements, doubt to his sastac.
ton. A opartncrshp with who has small
capital would be preferred The stand for business is
very good one, there being other shop in the place
CALEB Fl. TURNER.
N. B. wish to employ two or three Journeymcn Car
pentcrs irappcnton is made in a short time G. II. r.
GAINESVILLE, Mccklcnburg CO., Va Sept %. 1T
EMRY GOODS-Markct Bridgc.-WApswoRrH &
- WILLIAMS are prepared to furnish country
Merchants with assortment of Dry Goods, on as good
terms as they procure them in any Nortlsrn Market
Septembcl d. oo-lot
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-09-29

Insurance for about one half few minutes before the
explosion key of gunpowder had been fortunately re-
mnved from the apartment where it occurred.
In the Southern attic Of the house, happened to be an
unfortunate colored man. named Charles Freeman, IN
occasional waiter at the garden, whose escape was cut
off by the rapdty Of the ames and he was suHoculeo
or burned to denth-Jour. Of Commerce.
Professor Rodgers lately visited this place in the pro-
secuon of the duty devolvcd him by resolution OF
the last General Assembly, in relation to 1eoiogica
survey of the State The Professor is only making
rapd and general reconnaissance of the general
of OUT territory, for the purpose of making prePaTo
report which it is hoped will be made the foundation
of further Legislative action, and of complete anu
thorough geological examination OF every ds'iic OF m
State We understand that the Doctor was surprised
as we'll as grafed at the extent of the mineral resources
of the Kanawha Valley. He expects to return 10 inns
Mace before the meeting Of the Legislaturc-ChaTaes
ton Kana,rha Banner.
The Vice President, accompanied by his son and FIX,
Governor Throop, their return troa WISH 10 tne
Falls arrived in this village Friday last and took loc
mrs at the Syracuse House. During the afternoon and
evening many of our citizens called 10 pay their respects
70 the distinguished individual who enjoys SO much the
confidence Of his country, and the esteem Of his fellow
citizens of his native Empire Sate and TO his coad-
tutor and successor in her administration IN days gone
bv The health of the Vice President appeared good
and his spirits those Of who, having deserved well
of his country is receiving the high reward OF his me-
rts He took the early Packet of Saturday, tor Utica
where it was his intention to spend the Sabbah Gov
Throop returned from this place 10 Acknowledgements
Gazttte