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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-09-19

In the country the conversation Of
ladies and gentleman turning on the
Mosaic account of the creation of
The first woman, lady made the
following remark: sThe Creator, 10
this story, appears in the character Of
a midnight robber-he steals from
Adam 10 his Sleep 'Allow me, mad
am said gentleman present, 'to mar.
rate an anecdote by way of argument
IN opposition to your remark. Last
night, some persons entered my fathers
house, when they took away bar Of
silver, and left in its place richly
chased gold vase; would You consider
these men as thieves nThey thieves y
exclaimed the lady, observation-disclosures
SWELL them said the gentleman, Sin
what manner are we to regard him
who took away a worthless rio, and
gave in exchange that greatest Of
earthly treasures WOMAN
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-09-19
liza BolIenbacker, to J. limbaugh, Dr..

The account was proved, and the
Plaintiffs cause was ably argued. But
all would not do-After solemn pause
~ Verdict was rendered for the
defendant. - Get. Wreath.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-09-19

Never chase lie. for ifyou keep quiet.
truth will eventually oyertadSe and des.
troy it.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-09-19

"Will you accept of my arm ," said Q
gentleman to pert young damsel /; tc
whiclIshe made the following very APP
propriate reply-"No l thank you, sir,
have two of my own.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-09-19
THE BALL is ROLLING !

The $1,000 Verdict rendered in "a
vor of Mr.. George G. Barnard, for 8
Breach of Promise to marry him, has
encouraged another rejected gallant in
to court. The parties in this case
we're John limbaugh Us. Julia Bolen-
hacker. The trial came on in Frederick
Co., Md. The Discarded lower ON
this occasion did not make so strong a
case as that Of Barnard VS.. Gaul, for
there was np testimony TO show that
Julia ever promised TO marry him. On
the contrary, il appeared that she uni
formly refused TO dispose Of herself.
In the hope, however, Of winding her,
he had presented her with scar Jobs, !"
"yings," &c. aud it was to recover the
value of these, after bis peremptory re-
lection, that the action was brought.
The following is copy ofthe bill upon
which the Plaintiff claimed Verdict !:
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-09-19

Il thing weU doae.--A young girl
passing along the streets of Worcester,
Mass, few evenings since, carrying a
small pail of milk in her hand, was ac-
costed with a whistle as she met o
young dandy. She stopped and dared
him to repeat the insult. He did so
and thereupon she dashed the contents
of her pail over his gaudily dressed
person. The charge was well directed,
and took effect in most admirable
manner; and the spirited girl passed
on, leaving the ducked hero rubbing
himself dowQ.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-09-19

U The Pittsburg Advocate says that
Judge Shaler of that city has declined
accepting the Office of Secretary olsMich,
igan. to which he was recently appointed
by the president.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-09-19
Miscellaneous.

{ .LAuGHTER.--It is good thing to
laugh, at any rate; and if straw can
tickle man, it is an instrument of happi-
ness. Beasts can weep when they suffer,
but they cannot laugh.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-09-19

A layman in Providence, who occa
sionally exhorted at evening meetings,
thus expressed his belief in the exis.
tence ola Deity:
"Brethren-I am just as confident
that there is Supreme Being as l am
that there is -four in Alexandria and
that know for certainty, as l yes.
terday received from there lot OF
three hundred barrels fresh, superGne,
which | will sell as low as any man for
cash." ..ssa.
A woman lately died in New Hamp-
shire of the dropsy. 1t is stated that
she had been tapped, since November,
1905, more than two hundred times,
and more than eight thousand nine
hundred gallons Of water, equal 10 elev-
en- hogsheads, drawn from her.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-09-19

% The Circuit Superior Cour, Of
Law and Chancery for Hardy county.
will commence its session in Moorefeld,
On Monday the 2lst inst.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-08

Upon the subject of an increase of flank
capital, the Norfolk Herald makes the fol
lowing remarks:
THAT it is the policy of the State 10
augment its banking capital. is point ad
miiled by all intelligent men who have IA
ken the trouble TO investigate the subject
but there are many intelligent men. and
even many of the members Of the Legisia
ture themselves, who have not vet taken
this trouble, and hence the necessity of. II,
being agitated before the Legislature con.
venes, in order that it may be understood
before the members are called to act I'm.
on it.
We shall not fail. as far as our bumbl.
abilities will suffice, to impress upon The
people of Virginia, in the interim. the
great truth, that unless they will surrend
er their prejudices against banks, and an
thorise an extension Of their banking car
ltal on liberal scale, il will be idle far
them to expect that our good old State
which we are all so proud OF, will keen
pace with her more enterprising. and So
so Tar as this subject is concerned. hsr
better informed sister States Of the North
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-08

WESTERN hlANUFAcrUREs The ST Lou.
IS Republican says, that the paper now
used Tor that print, is from a manulac,or,
IN Boone county. in that State, and in pcin,
OF quality, will bear a comparison with
any that IS manufactured west of the Al
leghsnies. This fact speaks volumes for
the enterprisins spirit of the west, and
gives assurance that the people in tina, quar-.
ter, have adopted the true course, in oh
tanning their domestic manufactures q
course tia, will eveniuate 10 their prospe
rl'y and independence.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-08
From the Baltimore American.


We published yesterdays note from the
Rev. MIR. Owen, Of this city, stating the
case Of the recent cure Of the deafness OF
bis father, by Mr.. Webster Of New York
A stll more remarkable instance of the sue
cess Of DR.. w. is related 10 the N. York
papers. II is thus noted in the CONNER
eial Advertiser.
REMARKABLs OfERArios. We have
seen this morning. a young man from vir-
gina, named Wilson, born deaf and OF
course dumb, also, whose sense Of hearing
has been restored. or rather created, by
40 operation performed by DR.. Webster,
OF this city. The evidence that he could
hear distinctly, was conclusive and salts
factory, although he could utter but one
or two ineligible sounds. only three days
having elapsed since the oper alton was
performed. iic has been educated in the
Deaf and Dumb Institution, but of neces
sify, although able to read. and knowing
'he letters, which being united. represent
objects, he has yet to learn the sounds Of
those letters. and the names of those Oh
Jects as enumerated in spoken language
ne discovery IS a most important one,
and we shall make farther report Of the
Interesting case in which it has been esta
bilshed; dcemiog il more advisable to wait
a month or two. for the deyelopcment oil
this newly acquired power in Wilson, be.
lore We give any detailed accoun, Of the
case.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-08
From the Boston Transcript, Sept. II.

Rule. THE PIRATE. who has been twice
feprieved by the President. once for sixty
ahd again for thirty days, on the score OF
insanity, was hung this morning al 10 O.
clock in the Prison Yard, bis last term of
rrrpr'eve having expired, and jury of
Physicians having pronounced him sane,
i IS generally believed he has been so
from the frs, .-and that his insanity was
pretended. He was attended this morning
by Catholic Priest. and the Spanish
Consul. tie was informed BY the Priest
mat there was no hope OF escape, and that
ne must die this morning. He was again
SO informed at half past nine O'Clock, md
was told that the time now approached. -
tie enquired how soon. and on being told
IN half an hour, he did not seem to be
much affected, bu. asked for water, which
being brought he soaked bread in i, and
ale heartily. lie alked to the gailows
with iirmness and manner approaching
to levity; il was not until he was placed
on The platform and the officer proceeded
to tie his feet together and draw the car
over his eyes, that hope, which he had ev,
identity cherished until then fed and left
him trembling With despair. Ills frame
shook and bis whole body was convulsed
| with emotion.
The cord was soon cut, the platform
tell, and he died quickly and with scarcely
struggle. Marshall Sibley had adopted
every measure in his power to proven,
publicity being given TO his intention 10
execute him this morning. and the spec,a.
tors were very few, both in the Jail ward
ana outside the walls The arrangement,
Tor the execution we're made with perfec,
propr'eiy and regard to the feelings Of hu
mainly.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-08

tbs CIRcuiT CoURr for the County Of Bcrkc-
ley adjourned after session of judicial days
Although the term bas not been long one, it il
unparalleled for the amount Of business des
patched. Those who have had occasion to OBJ
serve the incessant labor by day and by night
performed by our worthy judge, will not gain
say the propriety of providing for him a more e.
quiz. Die salary.
Thee was prisoner, Isaac Anderson, ipdici-
cd for fe. my upon two charges for stealing. He
pleaded sM'ty to each Indictment, aud was sen :.
fenced in 1hc one case 10 confinement in the
county jail for two monihs and TO receive two
stripes, in the other to confinement in the Pen
Itenliary for two years.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-08

Dsdth Of jacob Kuhn The Boston n,
pers-says the New York Commercial.
announce the demise OF the venerable ia,
cob Kuhn, at the age Of more than four.
score years, more extensively known. per.
haps, than any other individual in New
England. from the Office he held. Mr.K.
was chosen under the colonial govern.
ment. messenger. or SERGEANT at arms, 10
the House Of Representatives in Massa
chusetis, which he held for more than
nall a century, and like his prototypes,
Wi'''am Cooper, town clerk of Boston, s.
Abraham Newland. cashier of the Bank
Of England. was never absent day from
MS duties, during that long period Of time,
each considering his respective avoeation
paramount to every pleasure or rather pur
suit IN life, No better proof Of hi. intee
riiy and talents can be adduced thar ,ha
be was annually re elected without onno.
sltion. amidst party strife and nol,f'csl
Gains. never having bad an oppon.nt
Whatever his political predileetions m,,
have been. he passed through life with
out pickering. and without an enemy -
he appeared to have adopted for hi,
motto
And this is law i will maintain,
Until my dying day, sir.
Ahst Whatsoever kiag shall roiaa.
III DC tps viesr 81 Bray, cir,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-08
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Ttc O. asettG
THURSDAY. OCTOBER 8. 1886.

vIRelsiA SALARrEs.--The inaaesnste com
pensation made by the state Of Virginia to her
civil officers has AWAY elected the attention and
excited the surprise Of strangers and foreigners.
UHder tho circumstances however II is fact as
notorious as il is remarkable, that the Common
wealth has always, in every department, had
the services II her best and wisest citizens. We
are pleased tosee that movement is about to be
made ia our county, by memorial to the General
Assembly. calling the attention Of that body to
the striking inadequacy ofthe pay OF our Judge,
to the services required of them.
We arc saved the necessity Of arguing thu
question, BY the lucid form ola memorial nov
in circulation here, which we publish as an IN
answerablc appeal to the liberality Of tho PEG.
pie, and the justice and wisdom Of tho Lcgisla.
ture. We hope that every county in the State
and especially within this Judicial district, will
move in the matter, and represent to the iegisla.
ture that the popular voice will sustain them in
placing the judiciary upon such ground, in res
pect TO emoumeni, as will better insure its res
pectabiity, independence, and usefulness.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-08
From the Albany Evening Journal

A SOLDIERS UNCLAIMED Drpos,rr.
we observed among the advertised
unclaimed deposites" of the money
in the State Bank ofthis city, one hun
dred dollars, by the late Gen. Zebulon
montgomery Pike, the gallant soldier,
who "fell in the arms Of Victory" at
the battle of Little York. This amount
was deposited by Gen. Pike in 1919,
when on his way TO the frontier. But
ne did not live to claim his money
Ills widow has since died and the on
y surviving member Of his family is,
that daughter whom he so affectronate.
~ and touchingly mentioned in the let.
ter written to his wife, just before he
went into the battle, and committed to
his ald.de-camp, Major Frazer, to be
sent IT he fell. That orphan daughter
is now widow and an orphan. She
married son Of Gen. VIM. Henry
Harrison, who was the friend and SOL.
dler-Lrother of her gallant father
Young Harrison, whose virtues and
talents promised to reflect honor upon
the two illustrious names which had
thus been appropriately associated,
found an early grave, at Vipcennes,
Indiana, where the most honorable pub
he testimonials were paid to his mem.
DRY. His widow, in her last and sad
est bereavement, found home under
the paterual roof Of Gcn- Harrisous
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-08

tizsns 10 lcssening The number Of saases
docketed has MOI iessencd the iabors of
the Judges, who have to pass upon so ma
ny records that are not allowed. and they
respectfully suggest dat the salaries oil
these Judges be increased
Your memorialisis believe that they re
present the voice Of the people general ~,
when they present these views 10 your DO
dy. They believe that it is mistake to
suppose that the people Of the Common.
wealth are opposed to, and not decidedly in
favor Of a just compensation 10 this favo
rite, useful and Iaborious class OF public
servants. We know that the cry has been
raised that the subject is an unpopular
one--we do not deny that 1t has been used
as plausible clectionecring topic, but we
deny that the body Of tie people are oppo
sed to the increase Of these salaries, Be.
Iie,mg this firmly, and believing in the
iU,povtancc Of some action OF your honor.
able body on this important subject. for
the public veal. we have thus plainly and
freely laid our views before you.
October 8, 1885,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-08

Smuggling "A compilation of nara.
h'es Of the curious tricks Of those who
cheat the revenue for living, would
make volume quite as interesting as the
biography Of Vidocq and certainly as little
sxceptionable. Most Of our readers rem
emher the dog who used TO travelinto one
oil the German states, from France, with
false skin ingcniously fitted on over his
own. and the aperture between the two
stuffed with lace, but late Paris paper
gives an account Of trick still more in
genious, A Calais vessel arrived at Lon.
don, had on board among other articles.
a case OF children's toys. One of the Gus,
tom house Officers. begged of the Con.
signee the Gift Of little wooden horse, for
bis children, but was denied with some as
perlty: and ordered TO put il back in the
ease, This put him upon suspecting the
character Of the steed, and deeming him
Vicious, he undertook TO break him. The
process revealed dozen French silk glove.
winch were cased within the body OF the
'oy' oeiore II was painted. Other animals
were men brought 10 the rack, sheep
'amos' uogs, cats, SC. and under torture
confessed the secretion OF I7S dozen pairs
valued at 5000 FIR. All the toys were 80
mgeniously constructed, that nothing bu,
an sceideat like the above, could have led
10 suspicion - Boston Journal
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-08

ClsApAA-It will be seen from the foi.
lowing remarks Of the Montreal Vindica-
tor, tlsaf already are the Canadians talk
ing Of separation from Englsnd, and an
union with the United States.
"Since the Tory newspapers discuss,
and Tory cotcries talk so freely Of sep2-
ration from England, and connection with
the United States, The Vindicasor may no.
tice the subject without being charged
with sedition.
eve have already said that foreign
yoke. although lined with velvet, sits not
easy on the necks Of native born Ameri.
cans. and that European bondage will be
endured IN America, no longer than il Is
convenient. We now add that the West
ern hemisphere is too far advanced ia CT
vll'zation. wealth and population. to owe
obedielce TO the dictates Of the antiquated
Eastern world. Our spirits are reused at
the thought and we experience feeling oil
dcbasement IN rejecting that we are the
last among the inhabitants Of this cont
nent, 10 declare our capabiity of govern
ing ourselves. disenlhrallcd from the clum
81 operations Of foreign direction. The
time worn principles or ancient kingdoms
correspond not with the !" r., Sd. tho fair,
the ever free" principles that govern aud
control men in this bright and beautiful
world Of the West. Even tho emigrant
ofycsterday finds the vallies Of the West a.
green, the hills a. wild, and the skies az
bright ~ those that adorned bis native
land, An afiection for Europe has in q
great measure ceased 10 be natural feel
ing Why indeed should the children OF
America regard the soil or the flags Of Eu.
rope With any mors affection than the chill
dren Of Europe regard the soil OF the east
crmoM parts of Asia. The march OF the
world is westward.
q We speak Of this subject not as one
connected with the present politics Of the
day but a. an event that appears sp
preaching in the course OF human affairs !"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-08

WoNDERFuL TENAcIrY OF VEGETABLE LIFE.
II is stated in a late Lodon paper, that bnlbous
root found in the hand Of mumm v which was
where il had probably remained for the Wt two
thousand years, grew as vigorously and re- Oily
on being placed in the ground, as il would ha ve
done had il not been taken from the soil more
than a twclyemontb
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-08

% The Legislature Of Maine have been reg.
uia'ing the standard Of weights and measures in
that state with vengeance. They have de.
cided that bnshel of potatoes shall weigh "a
pounds, and bushel Of oats SO pounds a meas
ure probably deemed necessary TO keen the kna-
wish disposition Of the Maine yankees within
proper bounds.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-08
From the Alexandria Gazette

Language aud sentiments are imputed
by writer in the New York Commercial
to the fanatic abolition foreignc-. THoMP.
SON. for which he deserves DEAIII!-
We refrain from quoting the a,rocious
doctrine which be is said to have advanced
but It goes 10 the length of urging the
Propriety Of DISCRIMINATING our race in the
South. by horrid bntchery. Ifthis is true,
and this wretch is suffered by any com
munl'y IN this country, 10 open bis moutI,
IN their presence nay, If, after this, be is
suffered by any section Of this country to
remain in il. let that community or tina,
SECTION OF country be held by us AccURsED
we call upon the Northern people to drive
OUT thus incendiary villain from their Dor
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-08

Gs- 1t is said that Robert Potter Esq. the no.
torious parsonage who was expelled from the
North Carolina Legislature two or three years
sincc' is now in Texas, organizing the militia of
mat country in order to oppose the troops of
Santa Anna.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-08

MARYLAsD.-The General Election in
this State was held on Monday last. The
result in Washington county is as follows
CoNeREss, homas, b. 1898; Schley,
(Wll15l LEGISLATURE, Wharton, " 81
2Oo1 Newcomer, " b. lS47. Brookhar,.
~ ~ l1S2. Fiery, " b. 1862 Nesbitt,
(W) III, Weasl, (W) 1856, HORNE, (VVj
1861, Baker, wv 1880.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-08

a sNoret ase.-A ease Of royei char
aeicr lately occurred in Brooke county
court. Va. Ii was action of debt brought
saains, man and his wife, before mar
rage. Tie defendants pleaded, Isl pay
rnent. and andly. that the wife was lu
batlc a, the time Of the execution or the
note. The plea Of lunacy. the ono upon
WHICH the defendant relied, was put in hy
the husband alone. The counsel for the
plaintiff instead Of demurring, to it, ob.
Jec,et to the filing or reception of the Plea
upon the grounds. tina, it was unpreceden.
ted; and also, that il was inadmissible
upon the old common law principle, that
man shall uot be permitted TO stultify
himself; but the court ovcrruled the ob
lection and accepted the plea. Wherein
pom the plaintiff took issue. The evidenc,
before the jury was conclusive, and con
sequen,ly the verdict was for the defend
ants.
The counsel for the plaintiff stated te
tho court. that lie had searched diligently
and bad been unable 10 fad a precedent
either in The English or American books
and the counsel for the defendants was
also unable to produce precedent.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-08

The Hon. Elisha II. Potter. died sud
denly at his residence in South Kingston
II. L., few days ago. He had been uu.
well for long time, and died while sitting
in his chair.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-08

gs-Ihe degree Of A NJ. wa, lately con.
ierred by the Union College, IN. Y upon
Journeyman Printer, who for several
years has been employed in the State or.
flee al Albany.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-08

The Portsmouth Journal, a Van 3uran
paper. says: There is not a more selfish
and g,.pinx Get Of men in the union, than
The WOODEN Manufacturer" Has the
editor any allasion to NE Wool .uanufae
fsrsr a. The Great Crossiags 10 this State
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-08

VIOLATION OF THE GRAVE There has
oeen much excitement at Salem, Mass in
consequence Of violation Of the tombs OF
several respectable families. sanctioned,
apparently. by the board of health. In
consequence Of an advertisement in the
Salem paper. notifying the owners of tombs
10 the public burying grounds TO see that
they are marked by some suitable monu
ment or inscription. indicative Of owner
ship, previous TO proposed sale Of those
which were unclaimed. f ii. Derby, vi,
slted the grounds to examine the state OF
the Browne tomb, as he states, in letter
published IN the Salem Gazette, and was
much shocked to find the collins broken
up aud removed, and the remains the bo
dies apparently lying on the ground expo
sed to the dogs Of the field and the winds
oil heaven. with only slight covering OF
earth" In some instances collins of sound
and solid wood have been broken up, aud
the silver plates on which were Inscribed
the names Of the decd broken off.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-08

LAUDABLE.- Five thousand and ,wo h,ndroa
collars have been collected in the city of New
YORK. TO be applied to relieve the wants and
necessities Of the officers and soldiers of the rev.
oluton