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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-10-29
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TO the jackson Voters of Hampshire


Toths jackson Voters Of Hampshire.
GENTLEMEN: 1t is doubtless the
intention Of maay Of you, at the ensa-
ing presidential election, to east your
ballots for Martin Van Buren, 10 pre-
ference to General Harrison. But
Gentlemen, before performing this, in
my humble estimation, highly impoli-
tic act, permit me to call your attention
for moment to a comparative view of
the claims of these individuals to your
support for the most elevated office
known to our national consultation.
In pursuance sfmy object Gentle
men, | would then, in the FIRST place,
PROFOUND few interrogatories touch
ing the merits and public services Of
these candidates for popular favour,
accompanying the same with such an
swers as truth aud justice may dictate,
uuinhueaced by every consideration
whatever Of partisan character, and
then close by such reflections as may
naturally arise from the premises.
Who then is Martin Pan Buren, e
Why, cunning, purseproud aristocrat,
who, without any established political
principles, changes his politics VITA
the facility with which the chameleon
does bis hues: who, with bnt little ca
pacity, has, by species Of the mos,
loathsome adulation and elecIioneering,
wormed himself into some of the most
lucrative Offices ia our country, with
the spoi.s of which he has erected for
himself prineeIy fortune: who, dur
ing the hottest and most gloomy peri
cd of our second struggle for iniepen
dence, when the tbunderbots OF the
British artillery fell thick and heavy
upon bis bleeding country, was, instead
of sbouldering his musket and march
ing TO The field OF combat, as every pa
triotic American would have done un-
der similar circumstances, upon every
occasion, beaping upon the patriotic
authors and supporters OF it the most
opprobrious epithets.
And who is General Harrison !?
Why, a statesman OF the very first or
der, and a soldier Of undiuching intre.
pidity: man whose whole life has
been one continual struggle TO promote
the welfare of his fellow men ; who,
whom but boy, comparatively speak
log, voluntarily Quilted the scenes and
ease of private life, Joined the standard
of the gallaas Wayne, and participated
with his heroic chief in the battle of the
"Miami," which resulted in a most
signal victory over the ruthless savage /:
who, more subsequently, al the battles
Of the Thames and Tippecanoe, evin-
ced such daring intrepidity and mar
lial tact as render him, in the es,ima-
tioa of every unprejadiced man, one
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ferred him to Gov. TomIinson as TO
my character and veracity.
He did speak to MIR. Tom!inson,
who told him that whatever said was
entitled to full credit,as Mr.. Tomlinson
informsd me afterwards. Mr.. Van
Buren, gave the coacbman my letter,
who came to me and abused me in
most insulting manner, for having to-
formed his master. I then called
on Mr.. Van Buren, at his house; and
recapitulated the facts, as | had stated
them in the letter, in the presence of
Mr.. Forsyth. Mr.. Van Buren, said
chat must be aware he was not res
ponsble for the acts ofhis driver, and
that must look TO him (his drivsr)for
whatever damages he had done me,
and his has never made me any rspa-
ration whatever.
IT r HAMp
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-10-29

LOCUSTS.-These insects have !.
bounded during the past season in the
East, and have proved very destructive
to vegetation. An article in q Boston
paper. taken from Smyrna paper Of
July 30,states that Ibrahim Pacha took
active measures to destroy them, order
ing out all the population of Alleppo
for that purpose. The troops secured
the country, and after forty days hunt,
the Pacha ordered the quantity of in
seets destroyed, to be measured before
bis eyes. They we're found to exceed
3,4I7,2SO.
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Of the first of American warriors: a
man who has not only rendered bis
country such eminent military services
az these, but who has, in all the multi
farious responsible civil stations which
he has subsequently filled, so much TO
his own credi, and so advan,ageousIy
to the nation, shown to the world tina.
phiianthropic and patriotic motives
lone are the motives by which he has
ever been actuated in bis labours in
the public service. t,-
Such. Gentlemen. is a very brief and
imperfect sketch of the man aud the
services of Martin Van Buren, and
General Harrison. Which of,he two
then is most deserving, and which will
you prefer in November next to pre-
side over the nation as chief m Al istrate1
VIII you suffer partisan feelings to die
tate the choice for you aud thus tram
pie upon the exalted pretensions of the
beloved Harrison : sincerely hope
not, but that, notwithstanding it is
aoO your intention ofvoting for Pan
buren,, yet, ere that important period
arrives, your mind will have under
gone change, and that you will then
unite with the millions of American
patriots, who are determined to sup
port Harrison, and kill politically, if
practicable, by means Of the thunder
of the ballot boxes, the Nsw York rs.
pirant whose pretensions to the presi-
dency are as light in comparison to
his, as the smallest microscopicaI par.
ucle OF N alter is 10 the neither millstons
A FARMER.
Oct 25th. 1896,
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q Simile. "A writer ON swearing
says that 40 oath from woman's lips
is unnatural & Incredible, and he would
as 500 expec, bpllst from rose bud.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-10-29
Fl. F. CAMP.

Baltimore City, State of Maryland. So.
September 23i, 1885.
This day came Fl. F. Camp before me,
the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in
and for the said city, aud made oath that
the statements contained 10 the forsgo-
ing letter are true.
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This information we have received
from Annapolis, satisfies US that the
sickness now prevalent there, & which
the annexed paragraph snpposes to be
Cholera, is the Congsstivs Fevsr, and
not the Cholera. Some of the deaths
have been sudden, but as far as we
have been informed, were unattended
with Cholera symp!ons.-Bah. Amsr.
FROM THE BALTIMORE GAZETTE.
Very unpleasant and even alarming
accounts have been received from An
napolis for some days past, in relation
TO the health of that city A disease
has prevailed there, by soma at frsI
stated TO be Congestivs Feper, but now
supposed to be 4siatie Cholera. to the
fatal influence Of which number OF
persons have already fallen victims /;
aud much greater number. who are
now seriously indisposed, it is feared
are suferiog from an attack Of the iame
dangerous disease.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-10-29

No one condemns, more than the
Wings, the servility Of the few ineon-
siderale persons, who, in Philadelphia,
embarrassed the horses from Gen. Har.
risen's carriage, and drew it themselves.
1t is Of a piece with the conduct of a
man in Cincinnati, who we are told
by the Wing, kissed the Presidents
hand, and would, we suppose, with e.
quail readiness, have kissed his foot,
had the President presented it to him.
Both are acts which are condemned
by the sober judgment of all men Of all
parties,as disgraesful to American free.
men, Lynch. ViYg.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-10-29

The Van Burenites are artfully en-
deavorlng to excite a prejudice in the
minds Of the poor men, that Gen. Harrl-
son is an oppressor of the poor. Let the
follow ng facts sink deeply in the bosom
of every poor man.
UNIVERSAL SUFFRAGE.
In the State Convention Mr.. Van
Buren, opposed universal suffrage as
may be seen by the following extracts
taken from the published Report OF
the proceedings-Mr. Van Buren, said:
"Throwing open the ballot boxes to
every body was demolishing at one blow
the distinctive character Of an elector
the proudes. and nlOst invaluable at
tribute of freedom" He spoke Of the
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-10-29
MARTIN VAN BUREN,, OR WHO
is THE ARISTOCRAT.

MARTIN VAN BUREN,, OR WHO
is THE ARISTOCRAT.
The following affidavit, of Mr.. II. F.
Camp, will show how an American
citizen was treated by the English Lac
queys of Martin Van Buren,, when
travelling psaceably in the streets a,
Washington. His carriage wantonly
destroyed and his life endangered by
these hirslings, he respectfully COM
planned TO Martin Van Buren,, who not
only refused him all redress for the in
jury he had sustained through the wan
ton insosnce Of his servants, but per-
hitting his coachmap to 60 to Mr.. G
and add insult to injury, by grossly a.
busing him for having complained to his
m aster of his conduct! Ifthis man will
permit his foreign coachman & out RI
ders thus to rideovsr American citizsns,
& support them 10 it, what should we
anticipate would be his respect for the
RICH, Of American citizens, if he should
be elected President. Hs has already
Frustrated the honor of his country at
the foot Of the British throne, and per-
mitted his English servants to ,rample
upon the rights, endanger tina lives and
outrage the feelings of an American
citizen! VIVA, further degradation has
he in reserve for Us. t..
The following correspondence aad
aft iavit establish trait in the charac-
ter of MIR. Van Buren, which we have
long known him TO possess, and which
is the invariabls accompaniment of
narrow aud contracted mind. A man
of an exalted sense OF jus!iee-of that
delicate and chivalric spirit, which
cannot bear that another shall suffer in
jury through his strumsntality, would
at once have voluntarily rendered full
remuneration. How different would
have been the conduct OF the high min
dad and magnanimous CLAY, or the
disinterested HARRISON !--Banimore
Chronicle.
BALTIMORE, 2ed Sept. 1885.
SrR,-Having heard that Mr.. VanB1.
ren's driver ran against your horse aud
chaise. aud endangered your life and that
when you applied to Mr.. Van Buren,, he
refused to indemnify you for the injury,
saying that he would not be responsible
for the acts of his driver, you will do m 9
and the public favor by stating the
facts and making affidavit thereto, that
may lay them before the public.
Yours, D. GREEN.
Mr.. II. F. CAMP, Washington City.
BALTIMORE. 2sl Sept. 1895,
sia,-Some,ime, as nearly as now
recolIect, in March, 1884, was riding
down Pennsylvania avenue, in Wash
ingIoa city, in chaiss /; heard a car
rage driving very fuEiously behind me
and turned TO the right to give it space.
The carriage turned at a short angle
and ran directly upon my gig g. horse,
broke the gig and ripped up my horse,
endangering my life. I saw it was the
carriage of MIR. Van Buren,, with
white driver, a foreigner, aud an out,
rider. After having shattered nv gig,
they passed and held up a little, and
laughed while was gathering up the
rag meots OF the gig. wsote letter
70 Mr.. Van Buren stating the facts, OBJ
serving that | presumed all that ne
wanted was TO o. informed Of them to
make me suitable repatriation, and re-
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-10-29
ANTELE.HGENCER.
No,Muep:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20. 1895.

% ohpaf, OCTOBER 90, 1885.
The electoral vote of New JERSEY
will this year be in the hands OF the
Legislature. The act of Congress re-.
quires the election of electors to be held
within "a days of the meeting of the
Electoral Colleges, which is fixed for
the first Wednesday of December.
The State law requires the election Of
electors to be held on the frs, Wednes.
day of November, which occurs this
year on the first day Of the month, be-
ing Sc days before the meeting OF the
Electoral Colleges. The same diff.
Guilty occurred 20 years ago, when the
responsibility ofthe election devolyed
on the Legislature. -Staunton Spec.
o. The Van Burenites. talk great
deal abcu, "white slavery" What did
Martin Van Buren, do in 1921, when
he was member of the Convention to
amend the Constitution of New York 7
Why he voted to give the rich negroes
the privilege of voting, and to EX-
CLUDE the POOR WHITE MEN,
,oho '0orked on the highways -who
performed military duty-and wAo
fought The battles Of their country m
This cannot be denied.
sasss.
The New York Era says that nine
tenths ofthe champagne wine made in
France. and drunk in this country. ia
made of turnips. sEes.s. I'D r..
The Red River Gazette, published at
Natchitoches, Louisiana, says that a
preacher and dancing ma ster are sadly
wanted in that town. The morals and
manners ofthe inhabitants need looking
after. probably. " Z +~. -
Va!ue Of Sldpes A North Carolina
paper states that slaves of the most
inferior quality will now bring from
thirteen tofourleen hundred dollars and
adds they certainly cannot earn the 10.
terest on the present value. Great
numbers are daily sold to the more
southern portions of the Union. ~r
We have pefused letter from q
gentleman in Charleston, to his friend
in this city, which gives quite a gloomy
picture Of the ravages of.hs Cholera on
some Of the plantations in the vicinity
Of Charleston. Thos. Pinckaey, ESQ
of Sanlee, lost 4S negroes. W. Mazyck,
Esq. Of the same place. lost IS. On
the plantation Of VIM. F. Cspers, ESQ.
Daniels Island, 81 slaves died. Mrs.
Lowudes, Mrs. Rutlege, aud others,
were also sufferers, and the disease was
evidently spreading from place to
place. It had, however, entirely sub
sided on the above plantations, and at
Daniels Island there had no, bsen a
case for ten days. The letter adds
that the bilious fever and measles had
been almost as destructive as the chol-
era.--N. Y Gasstte. "a4
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The following toas, given in Ten
nsssse, is capital.
The preseas admiuistra,ion-I, has
filched from the federslsts. .hsir nrin-
c'pies' aud robbsa the republtso. Of
taslr good name.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-10-29

A Grave ABOVE GROUND. the
bank Of We Ohio river, between Mays
vile and Wheeling, there is cast iron
coffin, supported by pillars, about two
feet above the surface Of the earth, with
the following inscription:
"In memory of Andrew Ellison, who
departed this life January IL, 1924"
The deceased was an eccentric bu,
unfortunate man. He was one Of the
first settlers in the western country,
and hewed down the woods with his
own hands. He left about two hun
bred thousand dollars TO his widow,
on condition she buried him ace ording
to his direction ; she is required to
move the coffin to any place in which
she may take up her abode. By mar
rying again she forfeits the whole es-
tate. a.
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COnfde in your Mother.--To the
youthful female we should say, thai,
no individual of either sex can love
with an affection disinterested as your
mother. Deceive her, "and your feet
will slide in due time" How many
,houghtless young daughters deceive
them clandestinely, give their hands
in marriage, and thus they dig the
grave for all their earthly happiness.
He who would persuade you to deceive
your parents, proves himself in that
very deed unworthy Of all your conf
dence. II you eyed him, you will
speedily realize what you have lost.
You will find you have exchanged a
sympathisiug friend, and an able end
judicious counsellor, kind and devo-
ted nurse, for selfish companion, ever
seeking his own accommodation and
pleasures : neglec,ing you in health, &
deserving you when you are Sick
Who has no. read the reward Of deser-
ted parents 10 the pale melancholy fea
lures of the undutiful daughter.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-07-21

RE unless signed by The Treasurer Of the
limited States, in conformity with the act
snrl "a 1926. And each Of those officers
i rsoulred TO annex TO his monthly returns
n this department the amount Of gold and
.;leer respectively, as we'll as the bills re.
rriyed under the foregoing exception !,
and each deposite bank is required 10 an
rex TO every certificate given upon de
posite Of money, the proportions Of il ac-
tusIIy paid in gold, in silver. and in bank
notes. All former instructions on these
subjects, except as now modified, will be
considered as remaining in full force,
The principal objects OF the President
in adopting this measure being to reptess
alleged frauds. and 10 withhold any coun-
tenance Of facilities in the power Of the
government from the monopoly Of the
9otlic lands 10 the hands Of spectators &
capitalists. TO the INJURY of the actual set
Tiers in the new States, and Of emigrsnts
in search Of new homes. as we'll as TO dis.
courage the ruinous extension Of bank is
sues and bank credits, by which those re.
suits are generally supposed to be pro
NOTED, your utmost vigilance is required,
and relied on, to carry this order into com
pIete execution LEVI WOODBURY..
Secretary Of The Treasury.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-07-21

Virginia In the Circuit Superior Court OF
Law aud Chancery for Berkeley County Ju-
~ Rules, 1896.
Henry ST. George Tucker, Philip C. Pendleton,
and John r.. Cooke, cxrs. Of Adam S. Dan
bridge, decd, pitfs
against
Elizabeth Gartrell, ex'x. Of Richard Gartrell,
decd, and Elisha Boyd, deftS.
IN CHANCERY.
TIE defendant. Elizabeth Gartrell, not
having entered her appearance aud given
security, according to The act Of assembly
and the rules Of this court and II appear
ing by satisfactory evidence that she is
out Of this Commonwealth: it is ordered
that the said defendant do enter her ap-
peafance 20 his suit on the first day oI
'he prNt term. and answer the bill If The
piaiaah and that copy Of this order b.
lortb~t'h Published 10 any newspaPei
within tbs county, and continued for twC
months successfully, and another copy
thereof posted al The trout door Of the
Count. House of the SAID county.
a Copy -pes'e.
JOHN SlROTHER, C.
Julo Ia, 1886 I'm
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PTREEC SIZE

OF Valuable Land in Berkeley CO., Va.
EBURSUANTto DEGREES Of the Superb
Fl or Court Of Law and Chancery, Tor
Berkeley county. pronounced on The 9th
Of October, 1885, aud 7Ih of May, 1886,
in suit in Cbancery, in which David
Hensel. and Nsncy G.. his wife, late Nan.
cy @. Miller, atd Samuel Chenoweth and
Mary bis wife, tate Mary Miller. are plain
tits, against Smith Miller and Harrison
Waite, Adm'E de bonis non, Of George
Miller, decd, sf Hester Miller. decd, Sa
rah Miller aHl others, defendants, the
undersigned Commissioners, named in said
DEGREES, WILL en-
Moa4ay, heSh day Of august, 1886,
being the FIRST day OF August Court, for
the County of Berkeley. expose TO sale al
the Court Honse, in the town Of Martins.
burg, THE IR4CT or LAND, refer
red to in SAID proceedings in said suit, cal
led The Faulkner Tract. on which Mrs
Sarah Miller. tie widow Of VIM u. Mil
Ter. now resides containing. by late sur
vey thereof.
300 Acres 4 Poles.
This land adjoins the land of VIM. Camp
bell, SC. on thebead waters of Mill Greek
There is ON said land comfortable dwell.
ing House, Good Barn, Spring House,
sc. The land 10 be sold. according TO
said decree. for one third cash. the ba
lance in two equal payments Of one and
two years, with interest from the day Of
sale, until payment; the purchaser TO give
bond and security, and deed of trust on
the land TO secure tae deferred payments.
ELISHA BOYD.
CHAS. JAS. FAULKNER,
ID. ii. CONRAD,
Commissioners
June so. 1886 ct
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An ORDiN ANCE TO prevent the firing
OF squibs sc. in the town Of Martins.

A ~ GuVNyr N-s~x, -
arSrnshe a.. ~ 10 70 p 1cNehs s l hiths
hs,sg 'as,.1 go !. .t., snc FOWL ui htsttths~
10 = oaa",sa ~ S'nsr purposes.
ID as,k,, Tos,a ~ N s.as'nea, oy 'oe AFussees
- shsm a.. Ia "a ''s ss thst y any per
S".na..rs ~ A. ,sorL. Ssse,hatge any Sqaios'
Z, ,,,it .t - sos stFests, squares,
!, =, sl, % 'he Town, that
WY I, = ~, 10 ,h.pp me, not sY
serS"."s ~, asa ~ t 80 3 !. feeoNeraoie
before 1s"sls,faae' Wy . aai ~ .ae use Of the
psisoa PiVssSuios a,.a w ouSs neas 70 the
lrnsteSs iot ,uc use y w ~. ss ~ = VIC o..
ienuer De slaFSs anu inc lhss'St ~ eNcp slave
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FREDERICK
white Sulphur Springs,
Fire miles North Of TInchester..


4kzvzs The subscriber most respect.
ssasMS fully informs the Public. that this
go, pleasant and delightful Retreat,
A--S-Rs1 both for tho invalid, and those
who are not compelled. in pursuit OF
health. TO visit Medicinal Springs, was O.
pened for the reception OF company. on
the Goth Of June. He trusts from his long
experience as host, and his desire TO
consult and provide for the comfort, con
Venience and perfect qualification Of his
guests. 10 receive that share of public pa.
tronage which actual sight and trial shall
justify.
This Delighted Uatrhag Place. is con
veniently situated, easy OF access, in a
healthy and pleasant neig hborhood, but
one mile distant from Slephensou's stop
ping place on the Winchester aud Poto
mac Rail Road. where Hack and Horses
under the superintendent of careful
Driver, will always meet the Cars ascend
Jog and descending, for the accommodation
oil persons wishing to visit the Springs !;
and from thence, they can be aceomoda.
Ted with hack and horses on the shortest
notice, TO the neighboring Springs, or TO
Bath; so that by taking this watering
place IN their route, disappointment in a
conveyance TO either of the above Springs
eau never happen. The public may there.
fore be assured that no exerlion shall be
spared TO render their stay, 10 all respects
agreeable and that bis most respectful
gratitude will be eyinced for whatever por
ton Of patronage he may receive at an
establishment, which he hazards nothing
in asserting, shall not be surpassed by any
in the Valley, for comforts and pleasures.
ROBERT FULTON.
InlY Ii. Ia9R-5f
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Virginia :-ln the Circuit Superior Court of
Law aud Chancery for Berkeley County Ju-
~ Rules, 1886
Samuel Roberts and Asahel Vanmetre, executors
OF the last W III and testament OF Abraham V an
metre, dec d, and the said Samuel Roberts in
his own night, piVs.
against
Mary Vanmctrc, the widow OF Isaac Vannetre,
deed, John Nanmetre, Abram Vanme ire /,
Josiah Nanmetre, Abshai Nanmetre, Ruth
Philips, late Ruth Vannetre, and others, dJts.
IN CH4NCERY.
YaSfiE defendants, Ablshai Nanmetre S
Ruth Philips. not having entered their
appearance and given security, according
to The act Of assembly and the rules OF
this court, and it appearing 10y satislacto.
ry evidence that they are out Of this Com.
monwealth: it is ordered, that the said
defendants do enter their appearance 10
this suit on the FIRST day Of the next term,
and answer the bill of the plaintiff, and
that a copy OF this order be forthwith pub
hshed in any newspaper within this coun
ty, aud continued for two months success
sivoly, and another copy thereof posted
at the front door of the Court-House OF
the said county.
A Copy. -Testc,
JOHN SIROTHER, C.
July Ii, 1856 m
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CHE Gazette:
MARTIN rig, va
THURSDAY, JULY 81, 1886.

The proceedings ofthe Harrison Convention at
staunton-the report of the trial of two citizens
Of Pennsylvania for aiding in the escape ofslaves
lrom their masters-and the table of the state of
the grain crops, have deprived our paper of its
usual quantity of Editorial matter, variety, SC.
for the present week.