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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-09
Feb. 10. ietb- AN

v TECrNTA:--in the Circuit Superior Cour
e Law and Chancery for Berkeley Couaty
February Rules, 1888.
Henry French pit6.
sgainst
John French, Mary French, Michael Leopard
and barbara his wife, Henry Iioute and RAJ
chael his lie, Hannah Jordan aud Ilsahstl,
Harrison the said John. Mary barbara. Ea-
chapl, Hannah aud Elizabeth, being children
and heirs Of Jacob Freneh, deed dcfis
IN CHANCERY.
IrEsIlE defendants, Mary French. Henry
4 llonie and Rachael Li- wife moi hav.
mg entered their appearance and given So
curly. according 70 the act Of assembly
and the rules Of iils court, and /, appear.
ing iy satisfactory evidence tia, they are
Out If this Commonwealth ii is ordered.
that The said defendants 10 enter their APP
pcarance 10 this snii on lie first day af he
next term, and answer lie bill Of Tie plain.
tiff. ard that copy Of this order be forth.
with published IN any newspaper within
this county, s. continued for months sue
ccssivrly, and another copy thereof post
ed al the front door OF the Courthouse Of
the said county.
A Copy Tcste
JOHN STROTnER, O.
Feb. IL, 1886 en-
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-09
NEW GEcFFING
MERE

gEyHE subscriber having taken lease
n Of the property Of Mr. Alexander
Stephen, at The north end Of Msrtnsturg,
lately occupied by The Mtssrs Geisen,
dorff as woollen factory. and having con-
verted the same inio chcpping mill. has
the pleasure to announce to his friends
and The public generally. that he is now
rfady 70 grind Rye and Corn, for aIlper-
sons who may phrase 10 favor him with
their custom File has considerable room
IN his mill which wiIl admit OF storing
away several thousand hushsIs Of grain.
and heiDg determine TO use every proper
Iexertion TO deserve patronage, confidently
expects liberal portion ci,t .,
JOHN MYERS
February 10, is55-tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-09
COMPANY oRDnns.
THE DRY RUN COMpANY

parade AT the usual place on Saturday The
lih inst, al II o'clock precisely. Pune.
tual attendance TO the hour will be neces
sary, as the undersigned will muster an.
other company the same day.
The GARARDSTOWN COMPANY
viii parade in Garardstown on Saturday
the 18Th inst at o'clock.
The LITTLE GEORGE TOWN
COMPANY viii parade at the usual
place ON Saturday tine 25ih inst. at | o..
clock. EDMUND p HUNTER.
.7djutant 9Th Reg. v. NJ
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-09

near BeFryviIIe, Fftderfck COUNTY, Va
This will be John kichatd.' last season in
lhls county, gentlemen wishing To obtain
stock from tbs truly valuable stock horse
will do well TO avail themselves or tits on
portunlty as Il will undoubtedly &c their
lasi---par'Icnlars, privileges, granted 10
breeders &c. hereafter.
JOSIAH VIM. WARE.
March 10. 1851
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-09
Z A NJ g ND M xLx
FOR SALE

HAVING sold part Of my estate rea,
Ii Mariinsburg. Berkeley County. Va
J wish 10 dispose OF The residue, consistine
of the Mill tract Of about
325 Ores.
and the Oak Rn'ge tract OF $50 AcRrs-
lands equal IN quality 10 any in the state
Upon the Mill tract there are upwards OF
one hundred acres OF first rate BUTTON
land. and about the same quantity OF
cleared upland, the balance in timber. :.
The Mill house is a substantial stone build
,n1g, ore hundred feet by forty. in whicl,
three pair Of Burrs and one Of Country
Stones are worked by the Tuscarora
creek. one Of the best andmost permanen,
mill streams in the county
The dwelling house, also Of stone Il n
large convenient well finished building
divided into fourteen rooms, besides q
passage Of IS feet width through its centre
There are barns, stables and other on,
houses in abundance. all good aud conve.
nieni.
The Oak Ridge tract is Cd miles distant
iiom the Mill tract, about one half of il
covered with timber OF the finest quality.
the balance cleared. well fenced. and Ia
a high state Of cultivation. The improve.
menis on II are Indifferent. Will sell ei
Their Of those farms on accommodating
terms. either entire, or divided, 10 SUI,
purchasers.
II the Mill tract he not sold before the
Isl day Of April next. Twill, on that day.
rent the mill. niller's house, Coopef's
shop &c Tor term Of years. TO the high
esi bidder, for money rent, at The Globe
Tavern IN MarIinshurg: The renter giving
good security for the rent. 10 get posses
sion III July next. and his lease 10 expire
al The end Of any one year Of his term, in
case sell the property
MATTHEW RANSOM.
March 5. 1851
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-09

The next session of this Seminary viii
commence on Monday next. The 10Th day
OF March. and clase in August. The board
OF trustees earnestly request Of these pa.
rents and guardians who intend 10 send
scholars for The neat session. to give IN.
formation 70 the Secretary OF the board
Of their intention on or before thai dav.
The trustees desire It 70 be understood
BY those who feel interested in the sup.
port and continuance ofthis useful insti,u.
ton. that the future ,eelfare. aud perhaps,
srtsfenee, OF ,he school depends upon a
compliance with this requisi,ion.
The school viii be continued under the
management Of Mn. WHAss, in whose
abilities and diligence, the trustees have
Wahated confidence.
by order OF the Board.
JOHN sIRoTHER. Sec',y.
March IL, iS35.-.if
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-09
COMPANY NOTICE.

THE Company under my command,
will meet for the purpose Of being trained
on Saturday the Ith inst at the usual
place of Parade (it being at the house
where Henry Haines lately kept bis store
precisely at o'clock, p. NJ
JOHN j. WELSH. Cant
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-09

| vxRGzN9xAs- the Circuit Superior Court
q law and Chaneery for Berkeley County:
joel Ward St6.
George Harriss IN his own right and as adrs'r Of
Asgnas Ta,e deed; and Magnus Tate, Geo
w Tate, Lucinda Tate, Amanda Tate, Alex.
andcr G. Good and Rosanna his wife late Ro-
sauna Tate, Robert Tsarirnore and Elizabeth HE
wife late Elizabeth Tate, John Tate. Erasmus
Tate, Taliterro Srihling and Mary r. his
wife late Mary T. Tate the said Magnus,
Geo. W.. Lucinda, Amanda Rosanna, EIix-
abeths John, Erasmus, and Mary r. being
children and heirs u AIagaus Tate deed, and
others . deffs.
TIME defendants Magnus Tate. Geo.
I w. Tate. Alexander G. Good, and
Rosanna his wife. Robert Eaiimore and
tltzaheih his wife, mol having entered
their appearance and given security, nc
cofdmg 10 the act Of assembly and tho
rules 81 this court. aud il appearing by sa-
'lsiaciory evidence that they are out Of
shls Commonwealth. IL is ordered. that
Tie said defendants do eutcr their appesr-
ance TO thus suit on The first DAY oftht newt
tenn. and answer the hill uf the plaintiff.
and that copy Of this order be forthwith
punished ~ any newspaper within tLis
county. aud continued Tor iwo months
successfully, and another copy thereof
posted al the front door Of the court house
OF the said county.
A Copy. Tcste
JOHN STROIfTER, q.
Feb. 10. ieab--2m
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-09
Wagon Making.

lfHSHE subscriber has removed to the old
y and well known stand recently occu
pied by Mt. JoHE SSYDEa, adjoining the
Blacksmith shop or MIR. A. Chambers,
on Queen street, where he intends carry.
ing on the Wagon Making Business in all
ITS branches. He win be at all times pre-.
pared with the best seasoned timber, and
will furnish at short notice, in complete
style and at low prices,
WAGONS, CARTS, PLcUGHs.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,
SLEiGHS, and al other articles in the
line Of his trade. He will also he ready at
all times to repair articles ia his line. with
out delaying his customers longer han is
necessary for rapid and experienced work
men 10 perfect their jobs.
The subscriber solicits continuance Of
the custom of the stand, as also OF his old
stand on King Street. in confidence oil
being able TO give the most ample sails
faction.
CALENDER d. WlBLY.
Mar,insburg. March 90. 1851
JOURNEYMAN WANTED.
e. n. d. Constant employment and
liberal wages will be given 10 FIRST rate
Journeyman.
n n wy
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-09
MOULD BOARDS.

A LARGE lot Of different kinds Of
Ia Mould Boards on hand and making
at the Mariinsburg Foundry, 10 be had
low for cash, or old metal. Ivy the single
one or ton. Polished Wagon boxes of all
sizes. Machine Castings can be had on
short notice.
T.. A. GIBBS.
February 10, 1s35-tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-09
NOTICE.

TIE Books and accounts of Michael
Grove. blacksmith. have teen transferred
and assigned 10 the undersigned. We are
de'irons Of settling up the same as soon as
practicable. and therefore notify all per
sons concerned 10 call upon US and settle
their respective dues.
HOGynIRE g. BOYD
March 5, 1885.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-09
ELECTToT ryorrcr

"A n election will he held on the Cd
IA Monday in April next, at the Court
Eonse OF berkeley County. at the Mill Of
Thomas Robinson. Esq Back Creek. and
at the honse Of James Cox. Garards Town
for the election Of member 10 represent
Inc district composed Of The counties O,
Frederick. Hampshire. Morgan. jefferson
and Berkeley. in The House Of Represent.
atives OF the gath Congress &c the United
STATES, and two members 10 represent the
County Of Berkeley in the House of Del
egates in the General Assembly OF Virgin
ia. Person entitled 10 vofe. otherwise
than upon land. are notified that they
must he prepared 10 produce ri the pol
where they may offer TO vote. the she,ifT's
receipt for the payment Of their tax, for
The year 1884.
GEORGE WOLFF, s. b. C.
March IL, IS35-id
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-09

kEOCLD-BOARDS.-- We have for
I'VE sale No Q. 10, and 10, Nc Cormic
Mould Boards. cast at the furnace Of Benz.
Blackboard & Son warranted.
HOGMlRE s. BOYD.
March OF, 1885.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-09
UST SALE.

ESY virtue OF deed Of trust, executed
AS TO the undersigned, dy James Sloan
and wife, bearing date November /, 1927
Tor the purpose Of securing the paymen,
of u certain sum Of money therein men.
toned, due TO John g. Wilson Admir- oil
Samuel X. Wilson, deed aud dolly recor-
ded in the Clerks office Of the County
court Of Berkeley. ] shall proceed 10 sell
before the Court House door in Martins
burg on MCnday the 18th Of April 1885
being court day, TO The highest bidder, sos
acres Of Timber land situate 10 the said
County of Berkeley aud lying on both
sides Of Brush Creek, The pack horse road
passing through il, with Saw mill and
Dwelling house near the middle Of said
land. The terms Of sale will he one third
ia cash, Two thirds in equal payments al
p and % months with interest and the
purchaser will he required to secure the
deferred pay nents by deed Of trust on
the premises. Such title as is vested in
the undersigned, as trustee, which is be
lieved TO be indisputable. will be made to
the purchaser.
WILLIAM MASLiN, Trustee.
March ~. lS35-ts
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-09
EsTR AVS

TAKEN up as Esrays. ~ ihe Under.
signed IL January last, Two liIiTIRs.
ore br'ndle with some wlife spots. no
ear marks nor brand, suppo <-s,r~,r-xyss
sed 70 be r'slng Yeas OLD.
appraised % Il The c,hci
a red. Supposed to be eight. - .s1s..ssa
cen nonshs old some white spots, without
brand CIR ear marx, appraised to SIS, ] he
owner or owners are desired TO pay char.
yes and take them away.
ANN LEhiASTER.
Berkeley County. Feb. IL, lsSk-M
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-09
COAL! COAL, COAL,il

COAL! COAL! COALu!
THE subscriber has just received two
thousand bushels of Stone Coal, from the
Allegheny Coal Mines. near Cumbei land,
Nd, which will be sold for twenty three
cents cash. per bushel He has also a
large quantity Of well seasoned
PINE PLANK,
at one dollar per hundred feet. Apply to
GEORGE III. DUGAN.
Near Little Georgetown.
April 2, 1885 -4w
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-09

EbLAS 1ERING LATH. forsale by
I'll HOGMlRE g. BOYD.
March 90, 1885.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-09
ATTENTIoN!

THE Lick Rifle Company will meet
at the Cross Roads on Saturday the lid
OF April next, for The purpose Of electng
officers, and attending 10 other military
duties Punctual attendance is requested.
By order Of Capt.
HENRY BASHORE.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-09
COMPANY DEIxE.

a "SHORT SYSTEM Of COMPA
IA NY DRILL. adapted 10 conpa
mics exercised in single rank" Price Is
cents. A few copies of the above for sale
by WASHINGTON KRUESEN.
February 10, 1851
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-09
MARTINSBURG
A G a ID E M Y

FHNiE Summer Session OF This Institution
4 commenced on the 10Th inst, and will
close in August.
March l6-3t
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-09

q BATS FOR SALE. al the store of
W HOGMlRE & BOYD.
March 26, 1885.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-09

ME cCoRMIc PLoUGHs. -.
AVE- We have on hand ~
two and three horse Nc
Cormic Ploughs made GHYfsa3gn.
by MIR. Snyder. Superior 10 any offered
for sale in the county. which we will sell
low. HOGMIRE s BOYD.
March 90, 1885.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-09

stand the ensuing
season, which has
commenced and
10 close lst Of Jn-
ly al my stable
~ 80
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-09
THE THIRD sEssIow

Q Il = z 4 z D 8 z s 8 o ~
nF MISS. CARR'S SCHOOL. will
w commence on the LIST Monday in
April. The terms are,---for GEOGRAPHY,
GRAMMAR. HIsToEy. ARITHMETIC. and the
minor branches of an English Education,
sIo.-If Philosophy, RHETORIC, s. CHEM
IsTRY, be required, an additional charge
Of IS, will be made. FRENcH. So
Parents are requested, when entering a
child. TO specify what particular branches,
they wish them 10 study.
Mariinsburg, March &c. 1885.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-09

Time Isl beat, I'm ASS I'd, I'm AIS !;
Sd. I'm SOS This was the quickest second
mile heat ever run in America. and exact
ly equal TO Timoleon's celebrated list heat.
done III I'm d7s.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-09

THIS famous Stallion and remarkable
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-09
1lN IA NRRo

Tals thorough
bred stallion and
famous racer will
stand the ensuing
season at my farm
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-16
THE FARMERS FESTIVAL.

At a meeting composed principally Of
1.-The members of Capt. Boak's company of
Light Infantry, and Capt. Boyd's compa-,
sny Of Cavalry, convened at the tavern of
; John L, Vanmetre, in Darkesville, on
Tuesday evening, the 90th ult for the pur-
pose of making suitable arrangements for
IA Barbecue, to be held al Mr.. Thomas
BryaTly's spring, near Darkesville, on
Saturday the slh of August.
John Vanmetre was called to the chair,
and David Wade appointed Secretary
lwhereufon The following resolutions were
adopted.
ResoEUed, That .Messrs. John e. Gray,
John L. Vanmetre and Thomas Bryary,
DC appointed committee of arrangements
Ito prepare dinner and make all other
necessary preparations suitable for the &C.
icasion.
ResolUed, That William l.. Boak Esq.
John K Boyd, James w, Gray, Jeremi.
ali Hawkins and Eli Kilmer, be appointed
Ia committee TO prepare toasts,
Resolred, That Majo Burns and Ste.
lphen Snodgrass be requested to act as
Marshals If the day.
Resotved, That the .Martinsburg Band
Toe respectfully invited to attend on said
occasion.
Resolred, That the surviving officers
and soldiers Of the revolution be likewise
invited TO attend.
Resoteed, That the volunteer compa-
,nies under the command of Edmund P.
Hunter of Martinsburg, Bayley Il. He'd
'ges Of Hedgesville, and John +. Smith Of
ISmi'hfield, be each respectfully invited to
unite on said occasion. And be it further
res0tved, that the secretary of this meeting
'be requested TO furnish each of the above
named gentlemen with copy of this re-
-nlution.
Resolved, That the Farmers and others
generally be invited to attend the festival
ResoiUed, That the proceedings of this
meeting be signed by the Chairman and
Secretary, and sent to the Editors of Mar
tinsburs papers with a request that they
should publish the same. The meeting
then adjourned
JOHN Il. VANMETRE.
DAVID WADE, Scc'ry.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-16

Ma. I5zfeH.-We take especial pleasure InI
having a card from this gentleman before the pub
lie for whilst we are not insensble to the non.
or of having political speculations attrioutedl
mediately or Immediately TO him. all who reflect
must perceive the indeiicacy and disrespect to|
the Legislature Of MIR. Leigh's imagining and
idiscussinc certain contingencies adyerted 10 nj
those specuIations, inferfing neither dlsresPec'
lnor iudeIicacy 10 the General Assembly Whehl
Iproee eding from citizen merely, put peaflHR Il
lrerv different complexion if emanating from the
Tsenator. II has suited the Editor Of the Enqui-
}rer 10 consider Mr.. Leigh as responsible tor the
mentioned, for it is his cue 10 rem
lder Mr.. Leigh obnoxious, and neither courtesy ;,
ltfuth nor justice. have imposed any Limitations
;upon his endeavors to accomplish 1t /; put those
sygho personally know him could not have sns 1
spected him 10 be capable of this disrespect TO the
sGen Asse mbiy of anticipating possible Vloia
3tion Of the constitution by that body, or Of the
sindelicacy Of specializing in the newspapers upon
3what il became him 10 do IN the event supposed.
Richmond IPhig.
A CARD.-Mr. Leigh being informed that
xthe opinion is spreading far and wide, that the
Expectations IN some recent editorial articles IN
athe WING, concerning his purposes, sentiments
%and probable course. were IN erect, communica-
%ions from HIMSELF therefore, requests the EDS oil
1.-THE Wing 10 repeat what they have already sta
Tted. in the most explicit terms, that whatever
they have said on the subject, previously to their
xpapcr Of the 4th instant, was said without author
~ from him or communication with him; and
sto inform their readers, that they are authorized
Gov him TO state, as they did i'll their paper Of the
9Th that il is his purpose to take his seat IN .na
%Senate, unless imperious necessity arising OUT oi
E,he state Of his own private affairs shall prevent
Nhm from doing so. And he desires them now
Mto say further, that whatever censurcs he may
Mncur, he will pevcr expose himselfto the charge
s#oC recrcancy and that il his conduct in the Sen
%ate, he shall take counsel only from his owi
sensc Of duty TO his constituents and to his coun
gtrv. taking care to do nothing but upon the ma
ssturest and most dispassionate deliberation.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-16

TtIas.-The Mexican authorities ofTexas have
addressed official remonsrance 10 the See'ry o
iwar at Washington against tho removal Of ous
Indian tribes to the West, in such manner that
sthey soon become residents and Of course trespas
ses on the territory Of Mexico. IL appears thai
Imany hundreds of the Choctaws recently pushed
across tho Mississippi have taken up their quar-
ste:s within 25 miles Of Nacogdoches, and ave.
their determination to remain there, while many
Others are about 10 follow the example. Col
Bean the commandant Of that post. considers Ihi-
.intrusi ion, if conaycd at by our authorities, a
violation Of the existing treaty stpulatIons andoi
the laws of nations, demands that it be prompt.
!ly redrcssed
1t further appears that some scoundrelly spec
|uators have been selling the emigrant Indians
large tracts OF land in Texas, TO which they had
mo sort of title, and Of course could give none
The Indians are thus swindled out OF the pittancc
they had received from our Government for
their lands, and left utterly destitute among
strangers and enemes.-NOo Yorker.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-16

Mysterious disappearance Of a young La.
|dy.--The following particulars are from
|,he N. Y Courier aud Enquirer.
"On the i4th Of April, young lady by
I the name Of Permelia Bundy. left the 70
lsidencs Of Simon Levine. her uncle, No
f59, South Front street, Philadelphia, toi
New Paliz, on a visit, in charge Of a Ger
4 IMAM merchant, who went on business to
New York, and who resided next door 10
4 Mr.. Levine. She arrived in New York
and on the next day took passage on board
Ia steamboat for poughkeepsie since
(which time no tidings have been heard Of
her. She is about II years old, light com
1plexion, dark red hair, and about a middle
1sized woman. She was well clothed, and
HAD trunk, band box, and cloak, and
lrings in her ears. About ten DAYS after she
jitarted from Philadelphia, Mr.. l. wrote TO
lher parents informing them OF her depart
Iure. and hoping that she had arrived safe
About six weeks after the letter was mail
( ed IL arrived in this place, which IS aboni
two days journey from Philadelphia. lm
5nedialely on the receipt OF the letter. her
parents went to Philadelphia 10 look for
/ Their daughter, and have returned home,
without being able TO collect any inf0rma
respecting her long absence. The man
lwho had the charge Of her took her on
board ola steamboat and paid her passage,
1 and gave her the ticket, and went ashore
TO get twenty dollars exchanged for her IN
New York tiIls. and before no returned
1 with the money the boat left the wharf
and she was Ieft with only fly cents aud
sher ticket aud clothes. The money has
been forwarded 10 her parents. who have
received it, but no trace Of her can be
Editors OF papers will cohfer favor on
"a family grieving for their daughter, by
giving this an insertion"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-16

STONE EATER.-A negro boy about six years
of age, the property of person living in Hano-
yer county, has been in the habit for six months
or more, Of eating pebbles-some ofthem as large
as the end of ones thumb, and Of uneven surface
After having eaten quantity, the stones may be
felt and even heard to rattle By striking the alb.
domen. Tie writer has seen the quantity Of
two gallons voided in the course of two weeks
of various forms and dimensions. The boy ap.
pears TO enjoy good health--is hearty and as
sprightly as most children of his age. Every
means that could be devised have been resorted
TO prevent the continuance of tho practice, but
in vain.
The boy described above, would attempt 10
sw allow pebbles so large as to be unable to get
them down, and on one occasion was found with
|one so large, lodged in his gulet, as to require
[immed iate aid to save his life. Rich EYhig.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-16

When on the death Of the empress Ca
tharlne, Paul assembled the Russian throne
he went. accompanied only by his two
eldest sons. the grand dukes Alexander
and Constantine, 10 the castle in whiet
state prisoners were confined. released
Kosciusco. aud in the following words did
homage 20 his virtues: II restore 20 you
your sword, general, asking you 10 pledge
your word never more TO use it sgains
the Russians" Kosciu,co is said 10 have
declined the sword. saying, " need none
having now no mother land; but pledged
his word as TO the price of his liberty -
The Gear then inquired whittier the relea
sed prisoner would go To which Kos
ciusco firmly replied. 40 America. where
1 shall find brothers in arms and gloFi0u;
rec elections.