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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-25
Ch0rlesfarfa .Tc0deillN.

i The subscriber RESPECTFULLY informs III,
public that the first term Of the Charles
town Academy for the year 1886 and 7
VIII commence under new and increased
facilities for instruction, on Monday the
22nd inst.
This institution will be arranged into
two departments-male and female. The
female department will be conducted in a
building remote from the male, by Mrs.
IROWlN, lady of the first standing as
an instructress, who will teach, 10 addition
to the usual brances of English education,
Music, Drawing. and Painting.
The male department will be conduct
ed IN the Academy building under the i'm
mediate superintendent of the Principal
OF the Academy. and his associate tescher
from Cambridge University, whose recon-
mendations are of the highest order In
both departments the course Of study will
be as thorough and extensive as that pur.
sued in the best institutions of the kind in
The country, comprising the Latin. Greek.
French, German. Spanish, and Italian
languages the Mathematics. the different
departments Of the Sciences, with all the
ordinary branches of a complete English
education.
The Academy is furnished With an ex
cellent and complete Philosophical and
Mathematical apparatus. and gentleman
well qualified 10 fill the office. is engaged
10 deliver regular course OF lectures on
Chemistry and Natural Philosophy. The
Preceplress will he assisted, as occasion
may require, by one of the teachers in the
male department. Particular attention
will be paid to preparing pupils. who may
desire IT, for an advanced standing in the
University of Virginia.
The strictest attention will be paid 20
the moral department of the pupils, and
no efforts will be spared TO conduce 10
their comfort and advantage in every re
spect.
The town is situated 10 beautiful and
healthy country, TO which access is now
speedy and convenient by rail roads and
Canals. The subscriber has taken great
pains TO place the Academy upon ills PIE
sent footing, and in conclusion he would
offer his past efforts as an earnest of his
future endeavors TO render this institution
adequate to the wants Of liberal and en-
hghtened community. Very good board.
nag can be had al $50 per aRnum.
Tuition tee-ior the common English
studies, $40.
For any Of The languages, an additional
charge OF $40.
No pupil will be received for less than
the term of one session.
The operations of the Female depart
ment WAL commence on the first Monday
OF September, 9th
JOSEPH BOYDEN.
CharIestown, August lS.-eow3t
RrFEREEcEs.-Dr. Alex Strsith, Rev.
Alexander Jones. DR.. ). J. Cramer. J. Il.
Dausherty, A Kennedy, lsacc r. Doug.
lass. Andrew Hunter. B. G. Washington,
and X. i. Brown, Esqrs, Charlestown !;
John Z. Kennedy, Esq, and Rev. Mr.
Hammer, Baltimore ; Gen. MaconIb, and
Mr.. VIM llawley, Washington City :;
Rev. William ). PIummer, Richmond !;
Rev Sep,imus fusion, University of Vir
ginia.
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TO FARMERS,

AND THE PUBLIC GENERALLY.
II HAVE taken my mill. lately in the oc
n cupancy of DIR. John i. Henderson
for the present year, and have engaged TO
attend il, MIR. John Swariz, a young man,
who in point Of qualifications, sobriety. &
application to business, is surpassed by
none 10 The valley. To those who prefer
grinding their own grain and taking whal
il may yield, and will favor me with theil
custom, Twill say, that on my part, eve
ry exertion shall be made TO have tn,
work done in the best manner, and will
as much despatch as possible. The high
est price 10 cash will al all times be giver
for Wheat, Corn, and Rye, and Mr.
Swariz is authorized TO make contract.
for grain in my absence.
JOHN TABB.
r.. B. As far as my exertions are re
CURED every thing shall be done to render
general satisfaction.
JOHN SWARTZ.
August IL, 1886 Pm
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Trust SNEp.


II n pursuance Of the provisions Of deed
IL of trust executed TO me. as trustee, by
William Showater and Elizabeth his wife,
dated The 29th day of March. 1884. and
Of record in the county court of Berkeley
TO secure a debt due TO Robert Daniel,
will offer at public auction TO the bighes
bidder. on Saturday. The 10Th day Of Sep
TENDER, 1886, before the tavern of Wash
ington Evans, at Mill Creek, in Berkeley
county, the following Personal Property
1relUe feather Beds. Bedsteads. and Bed
ding screen head Of Horses; certain House
hold and Kitchen Furniture. consisting o.
Tables. Chairs, Bureaus, Desks. Pots, Oh
ems. Kettles, &c; nine head Of Black Cat
tie; thirty head Of Sheep; and Negrt
SLare, named ANDREW.
Also, the LAND assessed 10 the sale
William Showalter, by Commissioners ap
pointed to divide and assess the lands o.
foseph Showalter, decd, containing abou
IA5 .ECEsES;
as will more fully and at large appear, by
reference TO the said division. among th,
records Of the county court Of Berkeley,
SMITH MILLER.
August IL. 1S36,-5t Trustee
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THE BALTIMORE
a q Z 9 n e I'M & WIS., TER

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and done in the world Of humor
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Notice.

EsHE undersigned has removed TO his
b farm in Berkeley County, but will
continue still to attend to his business ia
the Courts of this Circuit in which he a,
present practises. He will attend all the
Courts. All ispapers connected with hi'
professional business, in the county Of
Berkeley. are deposited 10 The care OIL
HARRIsoN WAITE, Clerk Of the County
who will give to my clients any informa.
ton relative to the same by application 10
him. MIR. Waite is authorized TO receive
notes for me for collection,-receive and
pay money for me, and TO attend TO my
business generally in my absence.
CHAS. JAS. FAULKNER.
August IL, lS36-tE
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July ii, Is36-2m


Virginia :-ln the Circuit Superior Court Of
Law and Chancery for Berkeley County Ju-
ly Rules, 1896.
Samuel Roberts and Asahel Vanmetrc, executors
Of the last will and testament Of Abraham Van
metre, decd, and the said Samuel Roberts in
his own right, HUs.
against
Mary Vanmetrc. the widow OF Isaac Vanmetrc,
deed, John Vanmeire, Abram Vanmetre,
Josiah Vanmetre, Abishai Vaumetre, Ruth
Philips, late Ruth Vanmetrs. aud others, dfis.
IN CHANcERY.
TINE defendants, Abishai Vanmetre s.
L Ruth Philips, not having entered their
appearance aud given security, according
TO The act of assembly and the rules or
this court, and il appearing by saiisfscto-
ry evidence that they are out of This Com
monweaih: II is ordered, that the said
defendants do enter their appearance To-
this suit on the first day of the next term,
and answer the bill Of tho plaintiff, and
that copy OF this order he forthwith pub
lishea in any newspaper within this coun
ty, aud continued for two months success.
sively, and another copy thereof posted
at the front door Of the Court House OF
the said county.
A Copy. -Teste,
JOHN STROTHER, c.
July IA lS36-Qm
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-25

NOTICE is hereby given, that a peti
~ ton will be presented to the General
Assembly of Virginia, at its next session,
praying that separate election be held at
the Tavern house Of William Pitzer at
the Falling Waters in this county.
August 95. IS36-tf,
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n O &c z.

A Ii persons having claims against IN,
IN late Alexander p. Oden, deed will
present them to either of the undersigned
on or before the LIST day of October next
who are duly authorized to receive and
audit the same, by an order Of the County
Court Of Berkeley, made al August term
1886. HARRISON WAlT
SEAMAMS GARARD,
Aupust o. 1S96-tc
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L A D AND n &c II o Ug
FOR SALE.

NiLL be sold at public sale, on the
w premises, on 2hm,day he LIST day
Of September neat, the farm called Letho,
The residence of the late George Gilmcr,
decd, in the county Of Rockingham, Va
on the Shenandoah river, about four miles
below Port Republic. 1t contains between
1899 81 1900 Acres,
living on both sides of the river. The
greater part Of the land on the north side,
is cleared and under cultivation, and lie.
very beautifully in bend Of the river. and
almost surrounded by it. The improve
nents are two story Brick house, Barn,
and other out houses.
At The same time and place, will be sold
between 25 and 50 likely
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-25
N o TC Il.

A LII persons who are indebted TO the
~ estate of VIM. Morrison, decd. are
respectfully requested to make immediate
payment TO the undersigned and those
who have claims against said estate are
also requested TO present them TO the sub
scriber, properly authenticated. for settle
ment. DANIEL b. MORRISON,
August t9, 1SS6.--4w Ear.
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crust ale

The undersigned Trustee in deed
from Henry Rner. for the benefit Of Jno.
w Boyd and John Zorn, will sell at the
late residence of the said Riner. on Thurs
day the 9Th day Of September 1886, a
variety Of property conveyed by said deed
consisting Of HOUSEHOLD s. KITCHEN Fun
NlTyRE.
Esg0cksasetgh'S TOOFs,
Horses, Cattle, Hogs, and Farming I'm
plements, generally.
O. Terms of sale Cash.
HARRISON WAITE, Trustee
August IS. lS36-ts
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-25

A General assortment of EARTHEN
kAWARE of superior quality manufac
tured by Martin King Of ageistown, just
received and for sale by
THOMAS G. SMITH.
August 05. 1886.
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BUTTER g. raGs--vv a N Il II D

BUTTER g. EGG4--Vy a. N Il II u i.
EN1 + will buy any quantity of GooO
w Fresh Butter and Eggs, for which
we will at all times pay the highest mark
ct price. Those persons who would pre-
fer packing their Enthusiastically saving
the trouble and Inconvenience of sending
to matket--wiI be furnished with kegs by
calling al the store.
JOHN w. BOYD g. Co.
August is, 1886.
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July Id, l636--2m


Virginia :-In the Circuit Superior Court Of
Law and Chancery for Berkeley County !:
July Rules, 1896.
Nelson Lamb, suing by John Strother, his next
friend, piV.
against
Elizabeth Lamb, Def.
IN CHdNCERY.
FEVHE defendant, not having entered
d her appearance and given security.
according 10 the act OF assembly and the
rules Of this court, and il appearing by ca.
tisiactory evidence that she ia out of this
Commonwealth it is ordered, that the
said defendant do enter her appearance to
this suit on the first day of The next term.
answer the bill of the plaintiff, and shew
cause, If any she can, agsinst the sale
sought by the plaintiff, and that a copy of
this order be forthwith published in any
newspaper within this county, and centip-
ued for two months successfully, and an
other copy thereof posted al the front
door OF the Court House of the said coun.
ty. A Copy.--Teste,
JOHN STROTHER, @.
Juiy IA IS36-Dm
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mARRIUD,

p, the Rev. K. Weiser, on Thursday
-, Mr.. ARCHIBALD Nj. POWELL. 10 Miss
%'s,, FEARMAs. all of this county.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-25
From the Georgetocn Metropolitan.
--l-------f
ECCLESIASTICAL NOTICE.

The New Lutheran Church, which has
lately been erected near Iabler's Mil, on
he Opequon, will be consecrated to the
Worship Of Almighty God, on Sabbath, the
18th inst. The friends of religion gener
ally are invited to attend.
II. WElSER, Pastor.
August IS, 1886.
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~ or &c 4.

EE AVING determined to remove from
IL & the Cross Roads in short time, it
becomes necessary that my business should
he brought TO close as soon as possible
Therefore, would earnestly request all
persons indebted to me individually, or 10
the late firm of Miller s. White, 10 come
forward and settle their accounts immedi
ately. JAMES }. MILLER.
Walpert's X Roads, Aug. 25. lSS6-3w
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0TeF C.FRD. 90

e HEREBY give notice that no wagon
Ii er. or other person in nay employ, is
authorized TO receive any goods for car
riage, or contract for the carriage OF The
same, or TO deal in my oame, or upon my
account, without special permission IN WI,
ting or contract. with myself or son (; and
that | will resist any responsibility sought
10 be charged against me upon any en-
gagement made by such wagner or Other
person in my employ.
JACOB |. KEEFER.
August IS, 1836.-St
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3aubIfc sale of Iamo.

39ubltc sale of AaMD.
YEsHE subscriber, executor of Stephen
b Mayors, late Of Berkeley city. decd
will offer at public auction, on The prem
ses, on Thursday, The Sth Of September neat
y Tracts on land,
the property of the said deed. lying near
Bucklestown, Berkeley county, about iif
teen miles from Winchester, and about
seven from Martinsburg. There are per
haps no two tracts Of land in the county
that unite more advantages, and they vii
be sold at very reasonable Rates. inasmuct
as great delay has unavoidabiy occurred
in making sale OF them, and the condition
Of the estate requires that they should be
sold. The one tract contains
212 ACRES
ofrich limestone land, with fine low ground
for meadow, Middle creek running through
the tract !; on this parcel there are abou,
65 acres of fine wood land, large valua
BILE stone Barn, and two story log ia
DWELLING HOUSE, ;iiM
with good Orchard Of choice apple Trees
The other tract contains
las AC1sns
Of the best quality Of lime stone land. with
about 40 acres Of wood land Middle
creek runs through this tract. There is a
fine well oil water on this tract, and a msl
Dwelling House. These tracts Of Land
Join, and will be sold together or apart tc
suit purchasers; the low grounds on the
small tract would afford at least 80 acre,
of meadow land : and the vicinity of The
Winchester and Potomac Rail Road vii
always ensure a good market for produce
9TTERMs made known on the day o
sale. ADAM SNEAKER, Ear
August li.-5t Of S. Meyers, decd
eoeHagerstown Torch Light, 81 and send &C
count for collection.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-25
DES. PAGE.

TFAVlNG..removed to Msrtinsburg, re.
n H. specially tenders his pro
I f, services to The public sssgs;.
when not professionally engaged. fssSsi
at his office opposite the Clerks MA
Office. August IL, IS36-lm
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-25
Negroes,

consisting of Men. Women, and Children ;
also, the whole stock of Horses, Cattle,
Hogs. and Sheep; Wheat. Rye. Corn,
Farming Utensils, and Household & Ki'ch
en- Furniture.
One third of the purchase money for the
land. will be required al The time of sale
the remainder in four equal annual pay
ments, TO be secured by deed of trust on
the land or, by withholding the title IN
Ill the money is paid. The negroes will
be sold for cash; the purchaser having the
option TO give his note, with good securi
~, payable in one year, and bearing in.
terest from the date. The rest of the per.
sonal property will be sold Oh credit oil
~ months. ROB'T GRATTAN, Jr.
August IS, lS36.-ts
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Washington Monument.

The Board Of Managers of the " Washington
National Monument Society,"" invite DESIGNS
for this structure, intended a memorial OF a
NATIONS gratitude. 1t would be TO fetter
genius TO prescribe any limits to the exercise Of
its powers, which should, however, in this case
tremendously blend durability, simplicity, and
grandeur. Although il is impracticsbe at pre-
sent 10 estimate the extent Of the contributions
that may be made, the designs may be Prrdca-
ted on expenditure Of not less than one million
of dollars.
lean genius so much as to offer, in this instance
pecunary reward. The artist whose design
shall be adopted will feel amply remunerated
and all the designs viii be bound and carefully
preserved; TO which end it is requested that
they be sketched, near as may be, en- paper
of uniform size, of the dimensions OF sixteen
by twenty-five inches. The designs TO be i
rected to
GEO. WATTERSTON, Sec'ru.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-25

~ OBACCO & CiGARS-The sub
Il scriber has just received box of
Browns very superior Cavendish tobacco.
Also, Caducts and Logan's Spanish aud
Hall Spanish Cigars,-to which he invites
the lovers Of those articles.
MAY IL, ROBERT b. RUST.
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J. BERKL.FY.
LEn AZ I'M. 40

We the undersigned being DESTROYS to
do all in our power 10 preserve peace and
good order, at the above camp meeting
do hereby fotwarn all persons from bring
ing wagons, or erecting tents for the pur
pose of selling or in any other wise retailing
ardent spirits. or any other article on our
Lands during the time of said meeting
without the consent of the managers.
Josiah Hedges. sen. John w esieDhaver
Tho. J Harley, y Campbell. James Cox
Mary Claycomb, 2 G.. Cloninger, Hez
ekiah Hedges, Nancy Hedges, widow ]
Jos. +. Snodgrass, Michael Seibert, Yves
ley Chambers, George kragIow. Henry
Myers, Jonathan Wsndiing, Benjamin G
Speck. John Stephens, Bailey L. Hedges
August 4, 1886
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Virginia - In the Circuit Superior Court Of
Law and Chancery for Berkeley County -
July Rules, 1886.
Charles Downs, plV.
against
Jacob Boron * Vcrlinda Frances his wife, dUs.
IN CH-5NCERY.
RI HE defendant Valinda Frances Bor.
IL of. not having entered her appear
ancc and given seeurity according TO the
act Of assembly and the rules Of this court
and it appearing by satisfactory evidence
that she is out Of this Commonwealth: IL
is ordered, that the said defendant do en-
ter her appearance TO this suit on the FIRST
dav Of the next term, and answer the bill
of the plaintiff, and that a copy OF this or
der be forthwith published in aay newspa-
per within this county. and continued Tor
two months successively. and another CO !.
ply thereof posted at the front door OF the
Coult-Honse of the said county.
A Copy.-Tcste,
JOHN STR0THER, G.
I'll.
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SGD Reward!

SSD EkeWGfu
6A BROKE JAIL, on the night OF
~ the 2lst inst,
TX SAMUEL. BLACK, JR.
~ He is about 81 years of age.
s.. feet inches high, is stout built,
has freckled face and large mouth. Hi.
clothing was black cloth coat. and mix
Cd cassinett pantaloons. and palm leaf hat
his other clothing not recollected. His
occupation is that of stone fence builder.
lie was committed to answer for certain
nlsdemeanor, of which he stands charged
66y presentment. in the Circuit superior
Court Of Law and Chancery for Berkeley
county.
A reward of S25 will be given for sppre
bending said Black, and delivering him to
he Jallor Of Berkeley county.
JOHN BOYER. Jailor.
Aartinsburg. Va, August IS, 1866
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Martins6urg Savings Institutional
July l., 1886. )
THsHE President and Directors OF this
a Institution have this day declared a
dividend OF three per cent. for the last six
months, payable on demand.
GEORGE DOLL, Jr. Treasurer.
July ID. 1886.
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IA nap Meeting.
August III, 1886 I'D

BY divine permission there will be q
ED Camp Meeting held at Hedgesville
by the Preachers and Members of the Me
thodist Episcopal Church. TO commence
on the Cd day Of September next. The
situation IS convenient TO Willismsport s
Harpers Ferry as canal boats can come 10
Little Georgetown which is within three
miles Of the ground. Il is requested tina,
all who intend having Tents on tho ground
will have them prepared before hand, a,
there will be some difficulty in obtaining
materials on the ground. Our brethren il,
the ministry, and Membership from ad
joining circuits and stations are respec,
fully invited TO attend and we also cord.
ally invite those of our sister churches, to
come and participate with US in the en-
ioyment OF the meeting.
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FARMS FOR SALE.

IfESHE undersigned being DESTROYS Of EN-
n igrsting from this county. offers for
sale, his real property. within the county
of Berkeley, consisting of