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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-09-26

be LyNcaED and the other two excus-
ed provided they would lesvesthis part
ofthc country. Among the party con.
cerned in this transaction, we're gentle
meo Of the FIRST respectabilily,who are
not only willing but anxious to be go-
verned by the law, when it is adequate
to the protection of their 6resides and
property I; but when they witness such
bigh-banded and dangerous ac,s--acts
which our laws have not even provi-
ded for, they ere forced TO appeal TO
the only tribunal left, viz: Judge
Lynch, who is ever ready to deal ou,
TO such villains summary and exem-
plary punishment. Here we have
s'rikingly illustrated, the beneficial ef
fecls Of the publications issued a, the
North by those devilish philan,hro-
pisis, Garrison, Tappan, & Co., we
see men, Tho resdthese papers, infuen,
ced TO interfere with our rights Of pro-
perry, believing that thes are ac-
ting morally and legally right. These
opinions are advanced and taught by
Tsppan, & Co. and they TOO should
be held responsible we beg Of tht "a
again to let US alone, We ask OF them
to permit us to govern and regulate thai;
species Of our property which the Con.
siitution declares, we alone have the
right to govern end not to interfere in
matter which they know nothing of,
and are therefore totally unfit to give
advice about. Several more persons
are suspected Of being guilty Of the Of
fence proved on The above named in
dividuals, and in day or two, the full
extent Of the Judges Law will be dealt
out to them, If they are found guilty
The parties that we're Lynched have
left the county, and provided they ever
shall be seen here again. they will have
to submit to similar chastise ment. p
Lynch. Democrat.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-09-26
aNTELLEGENCEae.
No,,.mep:
SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 90, 1895,

E We notice tina, the degree OF l.. l.
D. was conferred upon the Hon. Benjamin
w. Leigh, by the Augusta College, Ky
at its late commencement.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-09-26

~ Ia no section Of the United States,
says the Norfolk Beacon, is the spirit OF
emigration moving more rapidly than in
Eastern Vrgiaia. Hundreds ofthe best
portion Of the population of the Old Do.
minion are rapidly vending their way to
the grand emporium of the South OF to
the tat Wesh Upwards of 80 OF 40 OF
our most promising young inca will. 10
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-09-26

O. The Mobile Register Of the
4th inst. says.--The New York CONNER.
cial is right in its disbelief of tho story
that "the Frenchmen who had attempted
to extort money from their brother by alb
duction, and threatening to murder the
child. had been HANGED by the people
upon tree" There is no truth in the
tale. The Frenchmen are by this time
safe in Europe.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-03
a ptr eenfuni
per af,fiuin.
-HEDINGTegy pwrr.Zs.

fHvfIE subscriber having leased the Bed
a. ington MILLS, formerly occupied by
MIR. b. Darby, respectfully s%olicits The pa
tronage of its former customers, and the
public generally. He viii at any time
manufacture Wheat into Flour, for custo
mers !; and deliver a barrel Of superfine
flour for every five bushels Of merchanta.
bic wheat, at the Messrs. Forman's ware
house. free of expelse; also, exchange bar.
rels for the offai if desired. Every dcscrip-
ton Of COUNTRY YORK viii be done
al the above mills.
III. !. SHAFER.
~ B. Cash will at all times be paid for
wheat il delivered at said mills. I'll. |. 5.
September II. 1S35.-6m
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-03
VALUABLE MANUFACTURING
T. @
o SALE OR RENT.

EOk SALE Oh MIN L. II
YElHE subscriber as trustee Of Edward
d A. Gibbs Of Martinsburg Berkeley co.
Va, is authorized to sell or lease the fol-
lowing valuable property lying on the Tns-
carora creek in Martinsburg.
l. A valuable Wooden factory with all
the necessary machinery, implements &c,
now in the occupancy Of John N. Riddle
& Co. whose lease of the same expires on
the Ist of April 1886. To this valuable
factory is attached a machine Shop-and
every appurtenance and convenience ne
cessary for the %spinning, weaving. dyeing,
and dressing processes in the making Of
Cloth.
9. A Valuable Sawmill.
s. a Cupalo Furnace, with its appara-
ius and various TASKS, patterns, and lur'
niture.
a. A Elachsmith's Shop and Tools.
This valuable prope.t y will be disposed
Of by the subscriber separately or together
at private sale, or will be leased separate
ly or together for a term of years. The
factory Of course sold or leased subject 70
the term Of the present tcnant-pesses'
sion Of the rest delivered immediately
The subscriber can assure persons who
may wish to engage in business of thi;
sort that a Bargain can be bad, the exc
ecution Of his trust requiring that sonie
disposition should be pcremptorily made
Enquire Of the subscriber living in Nor
gan County. Va, opposite Hancock. Md
or to ID. III. Conrad ESQ. Martinsburg
Va. CROMWELL ORRlCK,
Trustee for Il, A, Gibbs.
September 8, 1SS5-tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-03


SouTHERs SPIRIT Not many weeks
ago, a very beautiful aud accomplished
southern lady from Georgia, vent out
shopping in Broadway. Ma said she TO
her matronIy mother, 81 must have a
sbawl-a very nice one-the best that ".
York can furnish
We'll my love- said the mother. you
shall have one-the weather is getting
cold, The northern climate is trying
so get a shawl
But where shall | go?'
ally love, go 10 one OF the most fashion /.
able dry good stores in Broadway
Where is 4 that, Ma p
Alexander 4. Stewart s. Co, No. 257
Broadway, keeps the best goods; they
are never vulsarly cheap; the shopmen
are handsome, polite, and well bred !; so
to their stote}
Our heroine sailed out one morning at
one o'clock. She sauntcred into several
stores-looked at s~hawls-they would not
do they were too cheap. AT last she
went into Stewards, as we have under.
stood but OF this point we are not ahso
tutely certain, and IL mistaken, Mr.. Stew
AIT will let US know.
SHOW me some Of your best shawls.'
The shopman was as spry as Mercury
He flew up TO the shelf-hc flew back on
the counter. The shawls, rich, glossy
large aud beautiful, were lying before the
lady. She took up one or two and looked
at them. She took off a glove from one
OF The l~oveliest hands, Displaying emeralds
and rubles on three taper fingers sufficient
to enrspturc even Fra Diavolo himself
Are those tie best shawls you have ?
'Yes, Madam-ihey ale the very best?'
She tossed them over again. She took
off another glove from another hand,
which was even more beautiful than the
first.
Are you sure these are the best shawls
you have
sihey are indeed Madam, The very hes'
French shawls ever imported into New
York by Arthur T'appan'
The lady dropped the shawls or the
hoor-stood aghast with surprise-looked
The astoni,hed shopman full in the face
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-03
LEAP YEAR AND LADIES PRIVILEGE.


LEAP YEAR AND LADIES' PRIVILEGE.
The coming year, 1886, will be leap
year, as any person nay see by consult.
ing the almanac, X will be an important
year 10 the interests Of Tic unmarried Ia
dies, and OF no less to Tue unmarried gen
tlemen = for wha, interests the one is also
fsted 10 interest the other. The ladies'
next year viii have the sulc privilege OF
making love, which the gentlemen may
not refuse, under The most severe penal.
ties. To prove this 20 be the case, aud
thst it is no new thing, nor owes its rise
10 any Of the extrayagant notions Of mod
ern times, we Will give an extract from an
| old volume, printed IN the year OF grace,
1906, and entitled,
"Coartship, Love, and matrimonie."
"Albeit. il ia move become 4 psitof the
Commuh Lave, as every bcsextile yesr
doth return, the ladyes, have the solo pn.
:ilege. during the lime it coniinueih, oil
making love uuto men, which they may
doe either by wordes or lookes, as unto
them il seemelh proper; and moreover no
man will be entitled 10 the benefit or cler
gy who dothe refuse 10 accept The offer 0.
a ladye or who doth in spy wise treat hci
proposal with slight or contumely."
So long ago as The above was printed il
will be seen 10 have been " pate Of The
Commnn Lave" that the ladies should
have the priyiIege-and not only so-bul
the sole privilege-of making love every
fourth year aud what was then binding
as common law, is equally binding now
since it has never been superseded by any
statute,
We thought il incumbent on us as edi
tors. who have the welfare ard happines.
Of our readers al heart, 10 give this early
information 90 a most important subject
IL is now, November the seventeenth, but
little more than six weeks 10 the com
mencement Of Leap Year.
s.AaL time will soon that distance leap
The love maxim 6 priyleg Sc Of the .lordl
OF creation viii then be suspended, ant
so continue for one long year Of three hun
bred and sixty six days. They canno
make love during that fedionsintervaL noE
can they refuse a lady who makes love Il
them.
This. TO gentlemen who have a tasie 70
galiantry, aud we are particularly tena
cious Of what is considered the male privi
lege, will be an unpleasant reverse OF th'
order Of things while 10 very diffident o
indolent gentlemen, who want resolution
or activity for the arduous duties Of court
ship il viii be a change nc less pleasan
than interesting.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-03

The N. York Herald SAYS -" Colonel
Burr is still IN the land ofthe living. He
Is much better in his general health than
be was some time ago. One OF The friends
OF his early days, is very busily engaged
ia examining all his papers and letters with
a view TO publication after his death
There are twenty large trunks tu!l OF the
most interesting materials in history and
| biography Many OF these letters reveal
some Of the most extraordinary facts both
in private and in political life. We are
not permitted at present 10 reveal more.p
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-03
CASH FOR FLOURi

HNHE subscribets have made arrange
ments for the purchase Of any Flour
that may be delivered to them at their
Ware House at Shepherdstown for which
they will at all times give a fair price IN
cash. They will be governed IN The OF
fers for Flour, by the latest Georgetown
prices, They will also purchase Rye =
Corn, as well as the produce Of the coun-
try generally al fair prices.
StIORTT s. HARRIS.
Sept. 10, 1885.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-03
[vo1. XXXvT---No. Al.

To The latter we need say nothing, hu,
that they have be fore them 4 rear OF hope.
wherein they may cast off their single
blessedness, provided always they can
nerve themselves TO the acceptance al
such ladies as heaven. or their own incl.
nation. may send 10 solicit their hands,
To the former we would say, , gentlemen
Tyou would moi be wooed. you have now
six weeks befdfe you. Wherein Won may
90 a wooing, after which. il you let this
time slip, yon must take np with such dear
creatures as come n wooing you-or- sad
alternative l--die without benefit of clergy,
That's all we need say TO the gentlemen,
who, being thus fofewarned. II they DO not
make the best use Of time and stan
ces will have no cause to lay the blame ON
us.
To the ladies we beg leave 10 say, tho
next year Is yours. and IL you have never
yet made love. it win he Your privilege 10
DO so for the whole Of The year. You need
have no scruples asto The certainty Of
your rights. They restnpon tbs 'commun
lave which has been in pnser ever since
the days Of Queen Elizabeth. and we know
not how much longer. Those rights are
very ample-thcy not only allow you TO
make love bnf render il obligatory on the
: lords Of creation to accept OF your Of
lers.
How far You shall insist on the exercise
Of your privileges, depends on Yourselves
Your power, for one whole year viii be
absolute and il you choose. you may re-
senge yourselves BY making love to such
genslemen as ought long since to have
made love 20 you. This you will he per.
fsciiy justified in doing. and the iofdly dc.
liEqients cannot, Us they ought not 10, say
nay.
Bat IN asmuch AS yoar power is abso-
iiite, Il udi heeomo you 10 exercise il gen.
dy. Hear what poriia says Of The qualify
Of mercy
IL is not strained
u dropreih asthe gsntle rain from heaven.
tpon tie palm b%eneaia; il IL twiea blessed
~ biesse'h him thai gives ard hin, that fakes.
With these ifief remarks. we coz. mend
you to The year 1886, which we hopc YOU
: 50 use as not at,3sidg II. remembering
that The fashion thereof passelh away,' = aud
that IL this important year be taispcnt.you
Will hayG TO wait unit Tho year 1910 for
The recurrence Of your gaadrenuial psisi
legc.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-03


PUNcTUALITY.-prcsiden Washington
was the most punctual man 10 The obsery.
ance of appointments, ever known 70 The
writer. lie delivered his Communications
10 Congress, al tho opening Of each scss.
ion in person. lie always appointed tue
hour or twelve at noon for this purpose,
and lie never failed TO enter the hall at
that hour. Ills invitations 10 dinner were
always given fnr four O'Clock Z. a. lie
allowed five minutes for variation Of time
pieces; and he waited no longer for any
one. Certain tagging members Of Con
gress sometimes came 10 when dinner was
nearly half over. The writer has heard
the President say 10 them, with a smile,
4. Gentlemen, we are too pnnctual for you,
| have a cook " no never asks whether the
company has come, but whether the hour
has come,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-03
DIR. d.

DR.. d. MURPHY,
EEAS removed his office to the house
HE on King street. situated On the cor
ner opposite Mr.. J. Bilimire'sH Hotel. where
he may be found at all times, when not
professionally engaged.
April so, 1856
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-03

HOW 70 BRING UP CHILDREN.

Eatly ard active s. steady employment
is the secretto bring up children web No
matter al what occnpation-po matter how
l%aboaons, as long rs the mind is employed
-as attention is directed 10 proper oh
jeets Of husiness-bad examples aud bad
company viii DC avoided. Faea or six
years Of a young mans time iltus closely
occupied, will confirm him 10 habits oil in
dasiry /: amt bis own ~out Of mind
and body-his own industry and enterprise
will advance him honotsbiy and prosper.
cusly 10 lie. A rich father should always
help a cllld when he proves his abilities
10 help himself, and no sooner. We Eaye
no nobility. nor titled lamiiics, nor sristo
cratic distinctions. vet how Frequently do
VIC hear an in1ulgent rich father, who,
from humble lille, has raised himself IN the
world. indolgiug his son in extravaganza,
aad idle habits giving him money 10 spend
III gaiciy and fashioa--at tie race course,
The hotel or the billiard room -under tlle
exclusion that he never win want. ard tlIai
be must inherit an ample fortune. What
is The result ld.eness bcgets vice, d,ssi
patton follows, and Toss Of heailh. Of for
tune, & character. is the inevitable result.
A rich man instead Of giving his soma few
hundreds nov aud then for what are cal
led his contingent expenses. aud under tie
faiacions idea that hc nnnst make an sp
pcafance Ikea gensleman, should sag 10
him ; :" For every thousand dollars yon
earn by eb,erpiize and industry, | viii
add d thousand safely Invested for ye,i, 10
be used at a tune OF life when you know
the value Of money, and are eaii,led 70
ease and comiottp The very facility
which young men have Of obtaining mo
ney. leads them into ruinons sxtravagancc
and when from design or accident, their
means are checked, they resort 10 crime,
TO furnish them tbs sources Of enjoyment.
Brandy and water, and cigsrs-a fast
irottipg horse a pocket book win bank
notes, gaming. and late bours-aie The
rocks on which are sbipwfecked macy
bright hopes and alluring prospecss-,h The
fond aniicipa.ions Of good parents, and
the realization OF anxiously desired bles
sings.-W Y, Euening Star.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-03
3 4 Il CREE

oil The NALL tract CT about
$40 ACRES
and the Oak Ridge tract or $50 ACRES
lands equal in quality to any in the state.
Upon the Mill tract there are upwards of
one hundred acres Of first rate bottom
land, and about she same quantity of
cleared upland, the balance in TIMBER
The Mill house Is substantiaIstone build.
ing, one hundred feet by forty, in which
three pair Of Burrs and ore OF Country
Stones are worked by the Tuscarora
creek, one Of the best aadmost permanent
mill streams in the country.
The dwelling house, also of stone, is a
large convenient well finished building,
divided into fourteen rooms, besides a
passage Of IS feet width through its centre,
There are barns, stables and other owl
housesi in abundance, all good and conye-
nicnt.
The Oak Ridge tract is "a miles distant
from the Mill tract, about Gre half OF il
covered with timber, ofthe finest quality,
the balance cleared, well fenced. and in
a high state of cultivation. The improve
ments on it are indifferent. | will sell
those farmson accommodating terms, either
entire, or divided. to suit purchasers.
MATTHEW RANSOM.
March 5, 1S35-tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-03
Office ofthe Martinsbarg savings Institution !

Office ofthe Martinsbarg Savings Institution !
June 3, 1884. 5
TeY a resolution ofthe board ofdirect-
ED ors ofthis Institution the folio wing
rates Of Interest have been adopted for
the government Of the Treasurerthereo
nreceiving money on deposite, viz;
For deposites payablel
six months alter demand,
certificates may be issued S.Pe'
bearing an interest at the
rate of
For deposites papahle
four months after demand,
certificates may be issued 49, m
bearing an interest at the Po' "'""
rate Of
For deposites payable1
ninety days after demand,
certificates may be issued Sope' censuns
bearing an interest at the Pe' a'''""e'
rate of
By order
GEORGE DOLL, Treasurer.
July 10. 1S34.-H
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-03

her bright brilliant eyes flashing fire Q.
nough 10 burn a city down.
Arthur Tappan 4 reiterated she, did
you say imported by Arthur Tappan p
Il did, Madam
Take them away-tase them awav.'
said she 10 iuctf,hle disdain. i would not
buy a shawl imported by Arthur Tappan
If it we're TO save me from perdiien a.
way with them-away with them
With that she drew one OF her gloves
on her lovely little fair hand. She turned
on her heel. "Arthar Tappan ~ rei,era
ted she, 81 could tear the vile iacendisry
70 pieces as ] do this glove.r-suiting also
the word by tearing The glove 10 pieces,
-"and tramplc him in the very earth.n
continued she, stamping her pretty right
foot on the pieces as they lay on the floor
and showing an ANGLE as beautifully form
ed as that Of The Venus de Mediris. She
then walked out OF the store, with the dig.
nifty or a Queen.
Hnzza for southern spirit--son,her n
oeauty-and southern prineiplesi The la
~ ought TO have a hero for a husband
". Z. Herald.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-03

I
The following aneedotc Is related or 4
dist mguishcd lawyer Of New Hampshire.
The incident took place atthe Court lInuse
IN Exter, N. II. on d Saturday afternoon
some years ago.
The two great guns Of the New Hamp.
shire bar. Messrs + M--and f.
bind hecn battling all the week,
and the most important cases had been
disposed Of. The Judge was hall asleep.
the Jury in scarcely a better condition and
cases, were decided before those interest
cd hardly knew which way TO turn, AT
about four O'clock, an old man was riaced
at The bar. accused Of passing counterfeit
money. There were bnt few persons Ia
The Court House-the lawyers who had
finished their business, lad gone home,
and the old fellow seemed 10 q fair way 10
tie State Prison. Mr.. Ii, the younger gun
sat with his arms folded aud lis fet upon
the edge OF The table. apparently asleep,
while the Attorney Genersl. examined tao
or three witnesses. Never was justice
buried through in q more summary man.
nes. Tie evidence was direct aud con.
elusive, and as witness after wit1rss left
the stand. the old prisoners fscc grew pa
Ter and paier, aud lie ttem5icd al the Ger.
tainiy Of hts fate.
BY and ly Mr. D. opened his eyes, cae!
. glance at The grey hairs Of the culpri,
ya"ned gently, and turning to the httor,
neg General said audibly-.i1l defend this
man" lis asked no questions Of the vii.
nesses, and took 10 notes - hut when the
evidence was through. he rose and deliver
Ell ole OF the most beautiful argument,
we have ever heard. The testimony which
appeared clear as nconday, be n lied al
10 pieces-h he made discofd Of hafmopy-
nonsense Of sense - discrepancy of the
most exact agrcemtnt-and when he
toacheG upea tic old mans unjust snffer
ings, he even drew tears. Without leay,
ing their seats the jury declared the phi
soner Not Gnisty.' The weeping muir
with clasped hands leaned forward. seem
ing 10 invoke a blessing upon the head o
his defender, .Let him Ont, Constable.
said Mr.. u 'aad no,g you old rascal, go a
bout yoar business. aud neper let me eatd
you passing counterfeit nonty again. III,
.tury started 10 wonder-and ae left ii,
Coust House laughing, yet s%orfowfuI
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-03
Rolrs fLondonJ Weekly Messenge:
saws OF Mr.. OtConneII.

says Of Mr.. OC0nncI.
"He is d man so much more mischevous
than the late Mr.. Cobhctt. his precursor
10 this i!inerart dissemination Of sedition
and discomfort. insomuch as bis mode Of
addressing the mob and. a popuiacs Is rem
dered more effective by a powerful and
good voice, a very pleasant expression of
counttnance, and an air Of pleasantly and
good humer, ofcomplaceDcy with his hear
ers, which always act very extensively
upon public assemblies. He ID ALSO thc
leader Of a party, we might also say ofa
whole nation. and therefore possesses q
weight and influence, aud a public estima-
ton founded upon bis recognized import
snce, which 10 despite Of superior abilities
never Belong 70 Mr. Cobbett. Iii there
fore, an obvious measure nf defensive pru-
dence TO watch The course ofthis frcbiand
and, so FAR as may be possible, to extin.
guish the fame which he may kindie.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-03
n M Il :.
FOR SALLY.

Ut pALE.
UAVING sold q part OF my estate near
-AH Martinsburg. Berkeley County. Va.
wish TO dispose of the residue, consisting
ofthe Mill tract ef about
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-08-07

our insulted laws--of offended sirtae =, of slaughtered innocence, to aid us ;n 4aa T terminating ibis deep-rooled vice fr...s v '. land. The Revolution has been cond,'css,i tai here by the most respectable c7ss. heads of families, members of all classas' professions and pursuits. None hayeba.'' heard to utter d syllable of censure aas;'al a either the act or the manner in wbjqS ;. was performed
 An anii-qambling society hos beer 4s ed, the members of witch have pleagsl their lives, fortunes and sacred honors Is' f.. the suppression of gambling, and the p,.,,,.ss sment aud expulsion of gamblers.
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-08-07

The Gazette says that they--to wit, the people--or perhaps the dogs--"'have been B iengg time in the minority, but have at length by dint of intrigue and superior raans cement out-manauvred as' (the pagty) "and obtain cd q temporary ascendancy." Honesty and uprightness could defeat any intriguer-even a Metternich or a 1'aiteyraad,