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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-19
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
ET has been known by those who are

TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
ET has been known by those who are
Ill indebted to US, that we have for some
months past, contemplated a change oil
location, and with view to the accom-
plishmen, of this object, il is indispensable
that we settle up as speedily as possible,
accounts of large amount, aud long stand
ing.-We therefore hope that all those
interested, especially those who have O.
pen accounts with us) will attend to the
settlement of them without delay, and as
money is our object at this time. we con-
fidently trust that we shall not be disap.
pointed, in receiving the amount of debt
due US in Berkeley county, before we
leaveit. We deem il proper here to OBJ
serve, for the information OF those who
may be delinquent, that any debt due US
in our removal hence will be placed in the
hands ofproper officers for collection.
LAUCK & STEPHEN.
March 81, 1886
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-19
VALUABLE SITUATION
Eks1. Sale.

The undersigned will sell the properly
now occupied by him upon reasonable
terms. He deems it scarcely necessary
to add, that i, is considered, on the whole
the most desirable property in Martins
burg. for the occupancy ola Merchant
IFS advantageous location for business
connected with the most convenient and
comfortable dwelling for a family, rend
ers the property to business man very
desirable. ISAAC .. LAUCk.
March 81
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-19


gEyHE undersigned offers for sale tract
a ofLand, lying near Little George
town, in Berkeley county, adjoining the
farm formerly belonging to Emanuel Ev-
ersole decd. The tract consists OF about
$50 acres of rhinestone 1amo,
of excellent quality about 80 acres OF
which are cleared and in good condition.
The balance 10 well clothed with thrifty
timber. The farm lies on the Potomac
river, and possesses all the advantage,
as to market. afforded by the Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal.
TERMs.--Oae third Of the purchase
money in hand, the balance in two equal
annual payments.
Application may be made to the sub
scriber, living in Jefferson county.
WILLIAM GROVE, Erer
Of James Glenn, deed.
Apru IA 1895 ON
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-19

CLOVER SEED WANTED.
HyHE subscribers want to purchase
Il 100 Bushels of Prime Clover Seed,
to be delivered at the Ware House Of
Short and Harris, Shepherdstown; for
which they will pay fair price in Cash.
LAUCk g. STEPHEN.
March 8, 1886.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-19
IA o N r o o N 8 ny
lit A02'pe7.'S.Ferfsy. e.,

EVHE subscribers wish to Inform =.
n public generally that their Iron Fou u'
dry, on the island Of Harper's Fer,v v NJ,
be in operation the goth OF this month ~. ~.
will cast Machinery Of every descrip,; suu
such as "0H'
Machine Castings, Mil Gearing
And Branding Irons.
They ,oiH also keep on hand .Mouldbooxa.
Of Nc Cormick's patterns, from No - -
No. -, right and left handed, Ain "
Lo,doun Mouldboard, right & IsH
They hare also on hand, Wagon go~..
Of all sizes, and ondirons of yario,. ont.
terms. r-
They have and will keep constant,
first rate Pattern Maker. So that r.
will be able TO make patterns, of ever,
description, at the shortest notice. Al,
orders thankfully received and promn,l,
attended to.
HUGH GILLEECE 4 Co
November 10, 1851
N. B. Old Iron taken in exchange "a,
any Of the above named Castings.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-19
VALUABLE JEFFERSON LAN1
TN MARKET!

HvHAT fine estate belonging to the heir,
Il Of Richard McSherry. deed, Is Offer.
ed for sale. ltcontains between
760 d 500 ACRES.
Its natural and artificial advantage, A..
not surpassed by any farm in tSa, fns
county. 1t is well improved with build.
ings, orchards, fences, and well set in clio.
yer; large spring, and three good wells
of excellent water.
Application may be made to John Pet,
living on the premises, or the subscriber
in Martinsburg.
RICHARD McSHERRY.
December "a, 1857
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-19
N o T Z g =

DERSONS who may be indebted to
IL Edward A. Gibbs. are requested to
come forward and pay their dues to the
subscriber, and those having claims to
present their demands, as the subscriber
is authorized to close bis business, and
DESTROYS to do so as soon as possible.
CROMWELL ORRICK,
Trustee af E. A. Gibbs.
Cepfemher g. I8S5-tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-19
DISSOLUTION.

IESHE firm heretofore existing under the
I'll name OF JOHN n. RIDDLE & Co., has
been by mutual consent dissolved. All
persons who know themselves indebted by
note or account to the firm, will please to
make paymen. to John X. Wilson, who is
authorised to make all settlements of the
concern. JOHN N. RIDDLE,
JOHN X. WILSON.
April %, 1886.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-19

@( = Door. J. E. SNOD-
- - - GRASS, having perma-
~ nently located himself at
Hedgesyllle, is ready to attend 10 those
who may need his professional services
His office is next door to Barton Camp
bells, Esq.
Hedgesvills, April 81, lsS6-tE
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-19

TIME subscriber wishing to remove to
L the western country, offers for sale bis
farm lying six miles west from Martins
burg, near the head waiers of the I'usca-
rora, containing TWO HUNDRED y
NINETY SEVEN ACRES OF frat rate
LIMESTONE LAND,
upwards Of two hundred Of when are
cleared, and the remainder clothed WIN
Ene thrifty timber. The improvements OF
the farm consist Of a two story
DfuelItng Nottae ZIG
a large and convenient BAkN,91
stables. corn cribs, smoke house,
ice house, and every other building neces-
sary. all of which are in good repair; a
Young Apple, and FIRST rate Peach
or CHARD. There 10 also at few
steps from the door well of never fail.
ing water, and the barn yard has stream
running through it. Any person wishing
10 purchase would do well to call and
view the premises. as it is believed that
but few, il any. OF the farms now in mar.
ket in this section Of country, are moro ell.
gibly situated or hold out greater induce
ments to the purchaser.
JOSEPH GORRELL.
April ID. 1S36.--2m
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-19

Circuit Superior Court Office.
SEVHE Office of the undersigned has
Z heen transferred to, and is now kept
in the small brick building ofMrs. Loo Ike,
midway between the County Court Office
and the public square.
JOHN STROTHER,
Martinsburg, April %, 1886.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-19

&H6 u 8A&E,
VshE subscriber has on hand and vim
= constantly keep a good supnlv "" u
PLASTER. FISH r SALT. fo ry ~. ~
on the most reasonable terms. sac
He will also pay the highest p,;e. !,
cash for good wheat and rye delivered :,
the mouth Of Opequon. ~
HARVEY M. FoRMAN
November 10, 1s35-n
Cash for Corn.
NASH, and the highest price paid e..
W Corn, if delivered al the tpon,h 70,
Opequon; by III. nj. FORUM :"
January 7, IS36-tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-19
LuPORTED.,

THIS celebrated
English racer and
stallion. just i'm
ported by Doct.
Merit, will make
his frat season in
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-19
Martfilsburg Gazette.
TERMS.

TERMS. TIVE
Two DOLLARS, payable in advance; o wear,
DoLLARs aad FIFrY CxsTs, within s IN ,e,r,
and fpayment be deferred fothe enc o alssm~auded.
THREE DoLLARs will invariably be aem arrears
No paper will be discontinued until, a. Editor.
&c are paid except atthe option Of inc .,,.d
-Advsrtissmsnts ofone square or ls .h subse.
hree times for one dollar, and iof e@s ones 10
qnent inse rtion tw enty- Eve cents; ons.lJength
proportion. Chanccry orders OF the :. 6ye dol.
Inserted and posted according to law, n .eass.tc
lars each Advertising customers WI .Ir,;o.s are
mark on the manuscript, how many in, "n the 3D.
required. limo such direction is gNl:a
xeptise msnt W ill DO coa4snue untAfosS'a'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-19
orwarding and Comm issiOn
HOUSE.

q p q II q = + q w Ns y. o.
HAVlNG taken large and convenient
EH Warehouse and Wharf, situated on
Water Street, two doors above Mr.. w.
Shoots, Georgetown, d. c. for the puf.
pose Of transacting general Commission
Business. in the sale and forwarding Of
Flour, Whiskey, Grain, Pork, Bacon, 4
other country produce. and purchase Of
Plaster, Fish, Salt, Groceries. &c., We
shall be pleased to attend to business in
our line for any person who may choose
to command our services.
As our success must depend upon in.
dustry and the satisfaction we may be a.
bic to render to those who intrusi Us with
their business it is scarcely necessary 10
assure the public that we will eudeavor 10
merit their patronage.
HOGMIRE s. COMPTON.
October Is, 1885.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-19
JoURNEYMEN MILLwRIGHTs

HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.
TT AM authorized to sell, on very accom-
81 modatng terms, the House and Lot,
lately owned by Anthony Blondell, decd,
and now occupied by Mrs. Blondell and
family, Terms and title made known by
ID. FL. CONRAD,
Attorney in fact for DanL Crook.
July 9, l6S5-tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-19
NEW CHOPPING MILL.

NEW CHOPPING MILL.
HVHE subscriber having taken ies'o
Il Of the property of Mr.. AleIsno.i
Stephen, at the north end of MartinsouIs'
lately occupied BY the Messr'' Osl' su.
dorff as woollen factory, and having COW ~.
verted the same into chopplng mill, n s'
the pleasure to announce to bis 'ilenu.
and the public generally, that he's DO"
ready to grind Rye and Corn, for ahpa ,h
sons who may please TO favor hun wiz
their custom. He has considerable room
in his mill which will admit oil ''0nus
away several thousand bushels o. s, n.,
and being determined to use ever! p, 'n,Iv
exertion to deserve patronage, connusn"'
expects liberal portion oft. ,,vrps
Feb. 10. 1SS5-tf JOHN MILno
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-19
O2g(lTS =!

TT WISH to buy five hundred or thou
E sand good country quilts.
JOHN STROTHER.
April %, 1886,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-19

TWO THOUSAND BUSHELS
of Stone Coal at 25 cents per bushel, for
sale by SHORTT s. HARRIS.
February IS, 1886
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-19
EARM FOR SHE.

sssg
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-19

April ID. Is36.--2m
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-19
DISSOLUTION.

April %, 1886.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-19

stick, Anna, &C., and ID now prOou
mare in The stud ofthe King of Prussia.
PERFORMANCES.
At years old at EPSON, Flexible beat
VelaZuuez. same age, ll9 10. one mile
8 TO on Flexible.
At Bath July 9th. A sweepstake for all
ages, weight for age, two miles and a dis
lance, us subscribers.)
Mr. Bartley's b Flexible, by Whale
bone, 8 years old SO 10
Mr.. Howe's b C Warwick, years
old 1l0I ID 2
Mr. Farquarson's b out ofLegacy
years old, ll6 10
Mr.. Bigg's DC Bulow, d years old,
II9lb 4
Mr. Saddler's br by Shuttle Pope,
&c. 5 years 9S ID
Cheltenhaa, The Sherborne stakes OF
5 soYereigns each, with so added, one
mile % subscribers.)
MIR Bartley's b Flexible, 8 years
old. SO ID !
Lord Warwick's C Hsja Bahia, 4
years old, If2 ID Q
MIR Canning's b C Hottentot, 4 yrs
old, LOT Id s
DR. Eady's, aged, 1877 Id, Presentiment
years old, ia ID and another also start.
ed, but were not placed.
Stoaybridge. August. The Gold Cup,
value 100 sovreigns each four miles liz
subscribers.)
Mr. Bartley's b c Flexible, 8 years
old 50 ID. /
Mr. Tongues ch b Mazame, 5yw
old l22 ID =
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-01-05
JEFFERSON COUNTY.

AT meeting of the friends of the present Admins.
tauon oil the General Government, held MIR. Stone
tavern, IN Charlestown Virginia, Friday the 25,h
inst, Col. Braxton Davenport called to the Chair
and Francis Yates appointed Secretary.
The object OF the meeting having been stated by the
Chairman, the following preamble and resolutions were
adopted:
Whereas, this meeting, deeply impressed with the inn
portance at this time, of the union and of
the Democratic Republican party throughout the coun
try IN order To secure election of President and Vice
President OF the u States by the People themselves
do approve OF the proceedings of meeting recently held
in the city of Richmond by the Delegates the Gene
raj Assembly, calling Convention at the CAPT
toll on the lth day of January next Tor the of
nominating candidates for President and Vice Presden
oil the u States, and for forming Electoral Ticket
And moreover being also of opinion that the coun.
ties, not now represented in the General Assembly by
friends of the Administration should have voice in The
Ist. ReS0fred, That Gerard Il. Wager and George b
Beall be appointed and requested attend said Conyen
ton, as delegates from the county of Jefferson
I'd Resoiced That in of the failure of those gen
temen TO be present that occasion, Fl. T.. Ope of
the Senate be duly authorised give full effect to The
wishes of this meeting
3D. Resoired. That the Delegates from this county be
instructed 10 vote for the nomination Of Martin Van Blu
rem for President, and Richard M Johnson for Vice
President.
duh RcS0ired, That copy of these proceedings be
signed by the Chairman and Secretary with a request
that the Virginia Free Press, Richmond Enquirer Wash
ington Globe, and Winchester Vrgnian publish the
(Signed( BRAXTON DAVENPORT,
FRANCIS ! ATES, StcTetdTU Chairman
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-01-05
The .NetempsyehOsis Of tie u. s. Bank
he Pennsylvania has Tie following interesting item

The MetempSyehOsis Of tie u. S. Bank.
The Pennsyl vanian has tie following interesting item
of news:
"THE PRoJEcr-USnEp STATES BASK.-We have
this winter TO obtain charter for the United States Bank
rom the Legislature of capital to lie
the same as at present, thrtyfve millons-twen ty-
eight millions TO remain in the hands of the present
stockholders and the remaining millions the por-
lion To be Withdrawn by The u. States be sold out
The State is 10 be brbed with a bonus of three millions
Such is the plan of which we have information and
IN ,his way is intended if possible saddle Pennsyl
wanna with the monied monster which then according TO
the President of the Banks Princeton manifesto can at
It's leisure, war upon that servile route the people
oyerturn the vulgar dominion Of ignorance and profit
gacy =" scourge the banditti back TO their caverns-
and drive the ugiLives in Office back the penite nta-
ryThcse are the words in which, covcrtly und under
color OF superstition the people and their chosen SER
wants are assaied and doubt that they ut
tered under the conviction that the Legislature of
pennsylvania would be found sufficiently ductile to an
sweI nix purposes.
"Let the people therefore look steadily at the move
ments as Harrisburg All their watchfuness all their
efforts VIII be required TO prevent the catastrophe-
From The minority House nothing is be expected; the
Senate is the only dependence this emergency If
tharemans firm, doubt not il WILL all is safe not
the Keystone of the Arch is for under the domn-
MON OF the money changers In the National arena
defeat them In smaller field let them gain the proposed
octhold OF twenty years, and their sway is perpetual
We hope the Republican Senate of Pennsy will
stand hrm, and dash the poisoned chace from its lips
Just as Martin Van Buren,, Governor Tompkins and the
Staunch Republicans of ~ York saved that State from
the bold effort TO saddle it with the Bank of America
with millions of capital, TO take the place of the old
Bank ofthe United StatcsTbc effort s now to be re-
peated, in more alarming form-May there be equal
spirlt and virtue TO defeat it,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-01-05
TEXAS


letter has been received in this city, from ST. Angus
1ne SIcxas) between Natchitoches and Nacogdoches
dated on the 9Th December (he latest date from that
qnarerD which states that numerous volunteers Ken
tnckans, Tennesseeans, &c, &c, are passing the
road TO the seat OF war; for bateand ready 10 ego
ahead that the inhabitants appear be in fine spirits
and sangune in their hopes Of victorious termination
OF their strugge-tha the Texan army San Antonio
are merely waiting for ordnance 10 batter down some Of
the strong places of the Mexican troops and en the
WILDE able TO take the tcwn without difficulty
The New Orleans Bulletin of the 18th of December
states lhat information to the 9Th Nov had been
ca rom the seat OF war It's informant states that de.
tachment of Gen Cos Cavalry out procuring Grain for
the horses, were attacked the 9th u by party of
exians and by them defeated with the loss Of thrtv
hve horses, and suffering in killed and wounded to the
number OF fifty The loss of the Texans-three
men slightly wounded Cos detachment of volrv ron
sisted ofabout $50 which, before the en1agcment
was concluded, were reinforced by $50 infantry; the
party OF TEXANS employed in the assault amounted to
about the same number.
:. General Austin has been elected Commissioner to-
gether with Messrs. Archer and Wharton the United
states, with Plenary power 10 negotiate loans &c Ed
ward burison has been elected by the army, fill the
place vacated by General Austin. Gen Burlison is
therefore at the head of the Volunteer Army of Texas
"A ietter In the ~, Y. Courier, from The Capital of
herico, of The 18th November gives some unpea SAINT
particulars OF the state of feeling that country "You
cannot conceive the state of anarchy we are m is hor
Hble IL is confidently rumoEed, that there is an or
gained band whose object the murder and robbery of
foreigners, and believe there little doubt oft when the
Governor of the city has told many foreigners that il is
So and that they must protect themselves he cannot
protect them.-This afternoon at 4 ocock in the face
vi tue sun ana ora large number oil Spectators four horse
men stabbed, clerk and a porter conveying $1,000
through the street. near the custom. house. and cooly
made oil with the money. This is not a strange but
rather an every day occurrence The declaration Of
Texas has enraged this people beyond bearing Foreign.
ers are accused Of being the of and God knows
where will end Should the affair conclude against the
Government, heaven knows what may then take place
perhaps second rc-enactment of the Scilian Vespers
Two Sundays back, the Swiss Consul was murdered in
his house the Garta of San Cosne and the dwell
ing plundcred All foreigners alarmed and do not
know what to do We are looking for forced loan
airequen way OF raising money by this impoverished Co
day worse; there is chance Of It's becoming beterI
believe is dangerousto be in the streets after yesoers
for the future"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-01-05
ron THE EMO DIRER.
! COY. -HAZEIX EI. I.,S Al f-esS

GOV. TAzEWEEB's MESSAGE Nc.
The calculated knight Mancba ON being deceived
~ the sound OF Tie hammers Of iung mill lcIt
org crcmmstance, tIal be would 20 into
the sal to shelter himself from fbe pe7tn9 Of severe
storm !! appears that the blundefs committed BY Gov
rency, has caused him to abandon that subject and re-
sort to something else, TO shelter him fo the political
caamues that he seems TO imagine suspended over his
mead Ia the Governor 8 first message had such
gloomy picture exhibited the subject the currency
that no inabitant of Virginia could recognize il as app
caDie 70 tne country IN which he lived. With the
cePuon OF Whiggery that believe going 70 the shadesD
the country about III the condition that it was when
ms hst message was written and what does hc say?
The Governor has certainly hit the mark and some
what made amends for his wide shooting on that sub.
ject last yeaf-But reading bis message I could not
heiP 'hnkng OF the story Of the smith, who undertook
10 mend the broken leg Of the dog and while he was
repairing breach, broke it in two other
Iton IS the card now, which the Wings adventure
their stake; and if "Cufy" fails 90 save them think
Taylor" - "'' 'e o'''
How has it happened, that the Governor in his onu
and solemn commentaries the subject Of the abolition.
ISIS has emitted 10 state ic sentiments of The Northern
people towards them There have been arpe meetings
AL the North ihc subject and from their resol1.
tons they not behind The South in condemunr the
proceedings Of The fanatics N0w think when the Go
vernon was treating Of this subject and Speaking broad
terms OF their being the North would have been
pertinent and regard for 6vh ought 20 have urged him.
to mention the estimation which they arc held by the
people OF the North If the Governor did not mean to
tufn ths SUBJECT TO political account he has been very
unfortunate ~ his manner Of treating H. For let any
one calmly view that part Of his message as well Che
resolutions Of the arch Degeic from kben,are on the
same subject, and if i does appear that no art In
been omitted 70 prejudice the people against the North
/ viii acknowledge myself very much mistaken.
II has been correctly said that hpocrcs never fail to
overact their part and perhaps the fact never
clearly demonstrated than in The great noise that
bas recently been made about Abolition When the
Presidential election is over, venture 10 predict
we shall hear nothing this subject II was
anti-Van Burenism that at The bottom Of the
alarm about the currency and Tie same cause has
kept alive the alarm about Abolition How absurd For,