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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-02-06
VIRGINIA.,
HARDY COUNTY,

HARDK COUNTY,
Circuit Superior Court of Law and
Chancery, September Term, 1885.
William Seymour, Thomas Maslin aud
Abel S. Cunningham, Executors Of
Samuel McMichen, decd. plaintiffs,
against
Job Welton, Administrator Of William
Byrns, decd, Morgan Byrns, Felix
Byrns, James Byrns, Aaron Byrns,
John Heinsman and Catharine his
wife, late Catharine Byrns, Adam
See, and Mary his wife, late Mary
Byrns, Susan Byrns, George Gun.
ningham. William Cunningham, and
David Vanmeter, Administrator Of
Solomon Cunningham, decd, and
James Seymour, which said James
and Solomon were Executors Of An.
drew Byrns, decd, and Morgan
Byrns and Alexander Scott, former
Administrators de bonis non Of An.
drev Byrns, decd, and Joseph
Williams, High Sheriff Of Hardy
counly, and as such Committee Al.
ministra tor Of Andrew Byrns, dec'd.
defendants, IN CHANCERY.
THIS cause came on to be further
heard this 24lh day Of April, 1885,
upon the papers formerly read herein,
and upon the reports of the account Ia.
ken by Special Commissioner Philip
". Peck, and was argued by counsel,
on consideration whereof, the Court
doth adjudge, order and decree, that
the saiu reports be recon- mi,,ed to said
Commissioner with instructions TO ad-
just the Estate account in conformity
with the rules regulating accounts OF
this character and the Court doth
further adjudge, order and decree, tina,
said Commissioner do state an account
to shew in what proportions the pecuni-
AIRY legatees whose legacies have not
bssn adeemedby the contingent devisee
Of the western lands, must abate their
legacies and for this purpose he is
instructed 10 consider all the legatees,
whose legacies have not been thus
deemed, as standing upon equal foot
ing,ln proportion 10 the amount Of their
legacies respectively. Tesle.
CHARLES LoBB. Clk c. 8. c. L. c.
Commissioners Office, Moorefeld. !
February LIST, 1885
The parties to the above suit are
hereby notified. that shall, on Satur-
day the 9Th inst, at my office in
Moorefe!d, commence the settling of
the accounts imposed upon me by the
aforesaid decree-and win continue
the sane until they shall be completed |;
at which time & place all or any ofthe
above named parties are required TO
attend with such papers or vouchers,
as they may think proper, to lay be.
fore the said Commissioner, 10 order
to final report.
PHILIP w. PECK,
s. Commissioner.
Moorelield, Feb, 6. st.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-02-06
GARDEN SEEDS,
Warranted Fresh and Genuine.

Warranted Fresh and Genuine.
Growth Of 1885.
Raised by the United Society of Sha.
kers, Enfield, Conn. For sale by
DAVID GIBSON.
White Onion, Early York do
Red do @ Large York or Har-
Early Blood Turnip vest do
Beet EARLY Bullock's
Early French Sugar Heart do tveryfne)
do Large Drumhead do
Long Blood do Late Dutch do
Scarlet Carrot, I've Flat Dutch (very
ry fine) fine) do
Blood do Red Dutch do
Long White Pars- White Turnip RAJ
nip Dish
Early Cluster Gu EARLY DUTCH or
cumber Spring Flat Turnip
Long Green do White Flat do
Superior Vatermel- Large Bell Pepper
on Large Tomato
DUTCH SUMNER Vegetable Oyster
Squash White Solid Celery
Crookneck Summer Giant Asparagus
do Early Golden Sioux
Crookneck Winter Corn
do Eariy Tuscarora do
Mammoth Pumpkin Early Sugar do
Long White Naples Early W ashington
Radlsh Peas
Scarlet Short Top Early June do
do White Marrowfat
Long Sarlet do EARLY Sixweek
Scarlet or Cherry Beans
Turnip do Refugee or 1000 to
White Fall Spanish l do
do White do
Early Sugar Loaf Large Lima do
Cabbage Small do
Early Dutch do
Romney, Feb. 6, 1885.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-02-06

cannot doubt, with the evidence now
before us, that, through the instrument
tality of THE Psr BANKS, the public
money is deliberately used, (not spent,
observe, but used, to the amount OF
the twenty millions of dollars now in
the Treasury, with the direct view OF
procuring the election to the Presiden-
cy OF him whom the President is
know TO prefer as his successor.
What say THE ExPUNaERs to all
this Mat. Int. FEB. 8.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-02-06

serve TO place him high among tbs
leading opposition men in the present
congress.
When Mr.. Wise pronounced his last
word, several members rose Tor the
floor. among them Mr.. Cambreleng,
and Mr.. Reed Of Massachusetts. !
i was much amused at the policy OF Mr..
Reed. You know he is man ofpret-
~ good size, and you also know that
Mr.. CambreIeng is very little man.
Well, what does cir. Reed do, know
Jog tina, Mr.. C. would try TO get the
floor and be the most likely to succeed,
but place himself directly in front OF
the little man, so that when they both
rose together end said "Mr. Speaker
together, MIR. Cambreleng was DOT TO
be seen by the Speaker MIR. Reeds
broad proportions shut the lil.le pre-
monitofy symplom' completely out
from view. The Speaker, however,
run the risk Of finding his man and an
nounced ",he genttemaa from New
York |" MIR. Reed sat down, and
there stood the man who managed to
lose the Fertilization Bill /!
Mr.. Cambreleng said he had no.
half as much TO say as had been said
by the gentleman from Virginia. He
did not intend TO reply TO that gentIe-
man so much as to the course Ger.
,ain Senator had seen fit to take in re-
la,ion 10 him and the Foftifcatioo Bill.
Whatever might the matter lead to,
whosyer might be exposed, he would
saw as far as he was concerned, nlet
The CALLED jade wince--sur withers are
unwrupg." AS the hour was lase, he
asked for adjournment, which was
granted.
On Monday, therefore, I expec. the
war will rage again. ! want TO hear
JOHN BELLS speech. know it will
be masterpiece. presume The Sc
nate will continue the discussion of the
same subject, as it is now before tha,
body also, with vigor. doub, no,
Mr.. WEB1TER will speak again. II
he does, you may expect some heavy
thunder. He will hardly consent,
think, to reply to the long rig marols
delivered by Mr.. HENRY HUBBARD
on Wednesday, and Thursday last and
which, ! presume, will be in the Glob,
on Monday, If it can contain it, as he
bad IL oil a. rittan o,f md delivorod i,
la mode ISAAC HILL, by readiag it off.
Ii was wishy- ashy concern, not
half SO cogent, spicy and argumeata-
tive as could be put together and read
off by the humble ISAAC HILL him.
self. MIR. HUBBARD has not half the
talents, but he possesses twice the van
ivy, of WRIGHT, GRUMPY, the two
KINGS, and BUCHANAN.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-02-06

mainly contributed 10 the improve
ment OF the great staple of,he Interior,
by frequen, and costly imooFtations
from England. --Maysu;ile Eagle.
More Re orm.-We learn there are
petitions in circulation in this quarter,
praying for the repeal OF all laws en-
acted requiring the observance Of the
Sabbath.~D The majority of the
present legislature, who were horror
stricken at the idea Of paying $500
for preaching to and teaching the con-
victs in the peniterliary, would no
doubt approve of this reform also.-
Canton { Ohio Repository, Jan. 2S.
On the subject Of sour interests in
the Pacific" tie NeD Bedford Ga
zstte remay ks that there are at present
not far from tWo hundred whale ships,
TIE aggregate Of Uhose cargocs is at
least tho hundred thousand barrels Of
sperm oil, worth nearly si1 millions
IF dollars, and laments that there
should be no naval force to protect
this immense interest, in case Of an
actual rupture ,oiM a foreign power.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-02-06
Newspaper Establishment
FOR IMMEDIATE SALE

THE Editor and Proprietor of the
"Allegheny Democrat has engaged
in the Dry goods business, and is lhsre-
fore compelled to dispose of his News
paper establishment and Printing Of
flee. They will be sold on reasonable
terms. The subscription, advertising
aud job custom are good, and offer in !,
ducements to those desisous Of embark.
ing in the business. Application TO
ae made immediately, as the sale can
not long be retarded.
Pilysburg, Feb. 6. 1886.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-02-06
MACHINE CARDS.
Trust Sale.

Y virtue Of deed Of trust ex-
ecuted to the subscriber by
George Park, bearing date the
18th day Of June, in the year OF our
Lord 1884, and OF record in the Clerks
Office of the County Court Of Hamp.
shire, for the use and benefit of John
Park, shall proceed TO sell, at public
auction, to the highest bidder, for rea-
dy money, on Tuesday the 1ssNday
of March negt,
A certain Tract or Parcel Of
LAND.
lying and being in the said county Of
Hampshire, on the waters of Tears
Coat, containing
1876 ACRES,
aud bounded by land belonging to Jo-
ssph Holmes, Philip Horn and others.
Such title az is vested in me as Truss
tee will be conveyed to the purchaser.
Sale to take place on the premises.
SAMUEL GARD,
Trustee.
Hamp. co. Jan. 80, 1886. ids.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-02-06

A strange homicide was not long
aimee committed in the village Of Metz
en- Couture, France.) The wife Of a
farmer OF this village had contracted a
violent passion for spirituous liquors.
This unhappy propensity had iatfodu-
4ced into the household those troubles,
squarrels and scandalous scenes, OF
which it is always the cause. To the
representations and reproaches Of her
husband the woman showed an entire
insensibiliiy and continued to give her.
self up TO the same gross indulgence.
One morning at 10 O'Clock, having
attended to household concerns she
went out, saying that she would return
Immediately. She came home at in
the afternoon in stale Of complete in
ebriety. The husband in fit of rage,
or 10 pursuance ofa previously devised
plan, Tied her to seat and compelled
her 10 drink bottle of raw brandy.
lhe unhappy woman expired some
time alter in excessive suffering.
French Paper.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-02-06
POTOMAC.

O. The Lancaster Journal states,
that there is petition in circulation,
praying the Legislature Of Pennsyiva-
MIA to appoint special committee, to
inquire into the epiis and secrets Of
GAMBLING, with power TO send for
persons and papers-that they will
have one Stevens before them, noto-
rious gambler, vho,to the great scandal
of the legislative body, and to the ev-
erlasling shame of the moral sense OF
the good people OF this commonwealth,
has, in defiance OF the notoriely OF his
character and the public indignation,
held the high and responsible situation
OF a law maker for this commnnwe aItb
laws which he was in the daily habit
Of violating. II is also minated, that
tar is scarce, and unless geese are
plucked feathers are high; bu. thai
Judge Lynch, whose name is terror
to evil doors, has taken lodgings in the
neighborhood of Harrisburg, who is
represented 10 be in fine humor and
who is almost certain OF a job.
Carlisle Volunteer.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-02-06
1876 ACRES.
Mr.. Abraham Vanmeter,
SIR, TAKE NOTICE.

that I viii take, at the tavern Of David
Armurong, in Romney,the depositions
of Michael Arnold, Mitchell Mills and
others, on TIE 18th day Of March next.
between sun rise and sun set, Of that
day, which depositions when taken, l
will offer in evidence, on my behalf,
in a,suil, in Chancery, now depending
in the Circuit Superior Court ofLaw
and Chancery, Of Hampshire Countys
Virginia, 10 which l ana plaintiff and
you and others are defendants.
RHoDY MONTGOMERY.
January 80, 1886.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-02-06
TAKE NOTICE,

z WHAT whereas my wife ACCAs
bath conducted herself in such
a manner that i, is impossible
for me to live with her without con-
sidering myself and my Children in
danger, and I have taken every meih-
cd for several years TO bring her to
order, but she still is getting worse that
it is impossible for me to live with her
any longer therefore, this is TO fore
warn all persons moi to contract or
deal with her in any way, as l am de- !
termined not to pay any contract OF
her making.
ELLIS LUPTON.
Dillon's Run, Va. Feb. s, l836.-3t.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-02-06

A quantity Of Ground Plais-
ter of Paris, just received and for sale
BY DAVID GIBSON.
Ronnsy, Jan. so, 1886.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-02-06

/ Or The Rev. MIR. HAMILTON has
been dismissed from the pastoral charge
ola church in Gloucester. Mass on the
ground Of interference in politics, and
suffering himself to be candidate for
representative, at tbs late election ia
thai State.
Markets same as last week.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-02-06

u A letter from MiIledgeville,
Georgia. dated the 23rd ult., states that
information had been received there,
thatithe Indians had taken one of our
baggage Wagons. loaded with muskets
and ammunition, which was destined for
the lower counties of that state, to pro-
tect the citizens from the intrusions of
the Creek Indians, who are committing
depfedations almost daily. The Govern
oris issuing orders for $500 men, lnclu-
ding the volunteers"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-02-06
~ssAsae) 49, 2 "a -@aGs
The Mediation of England Accs pied

The Mediation Of England copied.
We have the pleasure of stating that
our Executive has accepted the Media
ton of England and acted on the propo-
sion, and dispatches announcing its de-.
termination are already on the way to
the seabord. The particulars of either
the proposition or the reply are not yet
made public.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-17
DEATH OF COL. LANE

The Georgetown Metropolitan in an,
nouncing this unfortunate affair, says:-
The lamented officer appparcd tn have
placed the h,lt OF his sword ON the ground
amG kneeied over j; To have forced the poini
through his eye Into the brain. lie was fcun,
immediately after the fatal act, in this posi-.
tI"n-thc sword Inv lug penetrated about two
Inches-and though quite insensihle, he sur.
vived for half an hnur, breathing loudly
all the time. The act seems TO have been
done most delihe:ately-tbe puncture being
matte IN the interinr corner of The eve " here
the brain is rcadicst Of access; and il " i'll he
rtcoilecie,i that cadet was killed at West
Poin, not long since ny wound inflicted in
The same spot, while fencing with a comrade
Probably this circumstances suggested this
singular but effective mode of tea:i, to the
unhappy officer. No other cause tl,an de-
engagement is assigned for the deadly act IL
IS remarkable that the surgeon suspected
partial arrangement in Col. Lane while on
the march from Tampa Bay.
An event 50 awful will Gas; n gloom Nv err
the public mind, and in the presen, state of
affairs in Florida, II is 10 lie feared that this
most iameniaiile dealt! OF gallant and re-
SPECIFIED officer, will have satidening effert &.
especially as there is hut too much reason
10 lear that II grew out of the "madness OF
spirit in brave man, orcasinned by events
on The spit, Of which as yet, we can l,ul i'm
perfectly judge.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-17

BY virtue Of deed Of trust executed
10 The subscriber by William Risk, bear
ing date the I'd day OF December, 1885,
and duly recorded in the County Court
Office of Augusta, will be sold for cash
to the highest bidder, on the premises.
on Thursday the LIST day of December
next, the following property. viz:
All that Tract Or Parcel of Land
held by said Risk, lying and being in
The county Of Augusta, near the North
Mountain, containing by estimation 100
acres, more or less, and adjoining the
lands Of David Kerr, Mary Kerr and
others, being the same place whereon he
now resides.-Also, the following per-
sonal property, TO wit:
One Negro Girl about four
years old, the Grain cut from 80 acres of
Wheat and Rye, one sorrel Mare four
years old. one brown Horse Q wears old
grey Horse 5 years old, 3 Cows and
their increase, 9 Calves, 6 Sows and
their increase, S head of Hogs, 8 Feather
Beds. Bedsteads and Bedding, walnut
Bureau. ] Cupboard, 2 Walnut Tables,
! Safe and Contents, together with all
his other Household and Kitchen Furn;-
tnre, two Rifle Guns, 2 Mccormick
Ploushs, ] Cow-tongue ditto, 3 sets
Horse Gear, and all other Farming u.
tensils, l cross-cut Saw, ; falling Axes,
8 Drawing Knives. ! Handsaw, 2 Frows,
and all his other Coorer's Tools, 5000
pieces CooPer's stuff 10000 joint Shin
giles. and 5000 bushels Of Coal
Acting as trustee, the subscriber will
conv,eyssuch title only rs is vested in him
by tile deed aforesaid
JOHN B. BRECK ENRIDGE.
NOV. Ito, 1916. Trustee.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-17

The character of the Gypsies, as
found in England, and throug out the
continent of Europe, and the pecuiiari-
ties attaching TO their habits Of living.
are such as 10 induce very general Gu.
rlosity as to their history and origin
They are generally represented as fond
OF wandering life, cunning, addicted
to theft, and devoid OF the qualities
which dignity and adorn society, o. the
ordinary trammels Of which they are
extremely impatient. A writer from
Russia, however, who had visited that
country chiefly with the view ofhaving
intercourse and conveTsing with the
Gypsies. says that at Moscow he found
many OF them living in large houses, and
surrounded by the luxuries and associa-
tons OF high life. He describes their
perfection IN vocal music as very aston
ishlDg, and says that their choirs surpass
any other for the richness of their vol.
ees, and thorough knowledge of musical
SCIENCE. The same writer relates an
anecdete OF the celebrated Madame Ca
talina, who was so much delighted with
GyPsey female singer who had follow
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-17

Synod IF Phiiadelphia-The Synod OF
Philadelphia met on Wednesday eek in the
central Presbyterian church of that city.
ne fev. George w. Musgraye, of Bali
more, was chosen moderaior-tbe Rev. John
Breckenridge, ID. ID. preached the synodical
sermon-A resolution was passed TO raise
thirty thousand dollars for the Western
Board OF Missions. Mr.. Wilson, a mission
airy OF 'hal board, was present, and warmly
advocated the resolution, and Offered 10 ihe
board his entire property, consisting of about
one thousand dollars. Eleven thousand dol
lars bad been pledged by The members OF The
synod, and al a second meeting, after adj
dresses from DR.. Breckenridge and MIR.
l.awrie, the agent, an individual nut into the
hands OF DR.. b. an obligation to paw over
hteen thousand dollars, Gone hall of his pro,
perty,) and announced the intention of him,
se'f and his three children to consecrare
themselves, with the residue of their means
10 the cause of missions TO the heather
I. Com. Adu.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-17
Mr.. HENRY MICHAEL.

TAKE NOTICE. that on the 25th
OF this instant, at the dwelling house OF
William Slaven, in the county of Lewis,
State OF Virginia. | will proceed to take
the deposition of said William Slaven,
which shall offer as evidence on the
trial OF the case depending in the Coun-
ty Court of Pocahontas county, on the
Chancery side thereof. in which am
plaintiff, and you are defendant--when
aud where you may attend if you think
proper.
LEWIS LUNCEFORD.
Nov. ], 1886.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-17
NOTICE..

WILL be exposed to sale on Thurs.
day the LIST day of December next, at
the late residence of Samuel McCune,
deceased, on Christians creek, the fol
lowing property, TO wit:
Horses, Cattle, Hogs, Sheep,
a Quantity of Corn, and varie-
ty Of articles not necessary to
mention.
Terms made known on the day OF
sale. aud due attendance given by
FRANKLIN McCUE,
WIN. w. BASKIN,
WIN. HAMILTON.
Nov. II, 1886. Curo,ors.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-17
BREA ID.

In consequence of the extravagsnt price
which is now demanded for wheat flour, at =
tenlion has been directed 10 the use Of suy.er-
line rice flour.-One part OF this united with
three OF wheat f1nur makes ihe most whole
some, and by lar the cheapest family bread.
II IS now extensively used by the family ba
kers in New York, and found 10 make supe-
r'"r bread TO wheat flour alone A CORES
pendent in the Connecticut Courant, states
that rice flour is pure farina, or nuirment !;
that IT is perfectly dry and therefore makes
more bread 10 the barrel than any other flour
IL is the most wholesome Of all farinnceous
substances, being the sole food of miIlinns in
Asia, where protraCted lives are Justly as
crihed 10 the constant use of this simple food
There is no gluten in rice, which makes i;
Palatable with no condiment but common
sail, and TIT 10 eat ithnut the process oi fer.
menlation. The difference in the price of
The two kinds of -four is an object worthy
The attention of families "a barrel of flour
ought to contain one hundred and ninety six
pounds; and at the present prices. this is up
wares OF live cents pound; and this. too,
neins more or less damp, leaves not more
Ina Than one hundred and ninety pounds of food
he rice flour is perfectly dry, is all food
Tar more wholesome, and sells at price
somewhat below this raie-Poulson.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-17
DREADFUL FIRE a Nh EX-
PLOSION AT SEA

by an arrival at New York, we learn
that the brig Ariel, from that port,
bound to Carthogena, with 600 blrrels
OF Hour and half ton of gunpowder on
board, took fire at midnight on the 3ist
OF August.-The Captain, crew, and
n'ne passengers, were aroused from theft
sleep by the dreadful cry of "ship on
tire" They escaped, mostly in their
night clothes, by means OF the long boat.
In about twenty minutes. and when they
were not more than hall mile from the
brig, she blew up with terrible explo-
sion, which seemed TO shake and rend
the very elements. They landed on the
Island OF ST. Domingo, on the 4,h of Sep
TENDER. and arrived at New York on
Thursday. The Ariel and her cargo
were insured in the sum OF thirty thou
sand dollars.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-17

A new manufacture has been intro.
duced by a NJ. 1ienard of Pont Remy,
France, which promises to be of the
greatest utility. This gentleman has
brought TO perfection a plan of working
up the Phormium Tenax.-a plant that
grows in the valIies OF New Zealand,
resembling the corn flag and the eloes,-
into fabric said to surpass linen in pill
ancy, substance and lightness. Many
English merchants have endeavoured TO
make use of the plant, the beauty of
which, when wrought into cloth by the
Indians, had attracted the notice of the
most distinguished travellers. but in vain.
owing to their not being able to divest
il of a resinous gum which forms por-
zion OF its consistence. Nj. Lienard has
established factory at Pont Remy, in
which one thousand workmen are said
to be employed, with the prospect of the
number being increased to three thou
sand, by the great demand for the cloth,
which is said to be peculiarly fitted for
sails, and the coverings of carriages, as
it may be placed under water for anv
length OF time without injury. 1t is sup
posed that the use will, in the course of
time, supercede that Of cotton in France.
The culture Of the plant has been intro
duced by Marshal Clausel at Algiers.-
Bait. Amer.