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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-23

From FLoRIDA.-By the way of Sa
vannah, we have received, (says the
National Intelligencer,) per Express
Mail, the following
Captain GilleIand, who was supposed
to have been murdered by the Indians,
II is now ascertained, was murdered by
runaway negroes. They have been
apprehended and confessed the murder.
John Hicks was at Fort king a few
days since he says the friendly inten.
tons cftbe Indians still continue. No
hostlIltIes have been committed.
General Jessup was at Jacksonville
on Monday week, inspecting that post.
He goes Immediately to the Suwannee,
to inspect that section Of territory. Ac.
tive preparations are every where ma
king under his inspection, for an early
and efficient campaign.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-23

AN OFFICE HoLDER.-A iIr. Joseph Sailor,
Of Woodbury.. N. j., who was lately appointed
Clerk Of the County in which he lived, held the
Office OF Post Master, and edited a newspaper in
Woodbury., has been caught in the miserable bu-
siness OF counterfeiting shin plasters. The facts
are these-although he attempted to deny the
charge OF counterfeiting--he was dscov cred at
work on Sunday printing the notes, and on
Monday morhng he issued them filled up in his
own hand writing, and signed so badly that the
fraud was discovered on sight, although the
notes issued were on Philadelphia corporations.
lhere is but little doubt that honesty and upright
principles have long since been taken leave ofby
a large number of the Office holders under the
present dynasty, but we are free 10 own that we
thought better of them than to suppose IL at any
member Of their clan would descend so low in
meanness and rascality as TO be engaged in coun-
terielting shin plasters on the Sabbath.
OUR Town We understand that a report
has gone abroad that our town is so unhealthy
at present, as TO render it unsafe for those having
business with citizens TO come hiher 10 trans.
- - 7S VIZ Eau uO 50 WITHOUT DeinS uelai'
ned over night. There has been. il is true, con.
S'uefaDie sickness in town tine present season,
ou' not more than in the neighboring towns of
me same size, and rtainly not enough to endans
ger hie or limb oil any who mas wish to visit
II either Tor business or recreation Those who
nave been deferred from visiting Martinsburg
account OF the above report may be assured that
there is no more Danger to be unprecedented in
uo'"g So than there is visiting any other town in
the Valley Of Yirginia. or eIscwherc
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sons were given, in either case, for the
suspension. Ia September, 1895, judy
ment was obtained against all the par
ties for $4,000, the penalty ofthc bond,
the District Attorney agreeing to stay
execution for the sureties TO prosecute
IA writ Of error merely for delay. On
the 20th October, the sureties applies
to Amos Kendall to stay proceedings,
so that Congress might act upon their
petition for relief, which was done &C.
cordingly, and nothing has been heard
Of this subject since. The Postmaster
General sets it down among the non.
c0Liecfabtes. Comment on this case is
unnecessary.
Another. VIM. Sebree Of George
town, Ky is recorded as delauter
to the amount of 81, l2l SIS. This de.
fault was III July, 1881. His surety is
the brother of Richard III. johnson.
This is also set down by Mr.. Kendall
as " non. cohectable."
Now, here are two examples, where
the national treasury lcses nine thou.
sand dollars through The default Of par.
tlzans, and the whole is relinquished
because the sureties are friends to the
administration. How often have the
people been told Of the andacious cor.
ruption which is in high places, and
how much longer will they allow these
men to go "unwhlPped Of justice 7"
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Extracts of Letters.

BLACK CREEK, July 2s.-Runners
to Fort Mellon have returned with an.
swer from Coacoochee ovid Cat as.
signing as reason for their going to
st. Augustine, the capture by Captain
Hanson of three Seminoles that they
were ready to start as the fourth came
back and reported what had occurred.
FonT KING, August 1.-The run
ners from the Chiefs have not made
appearance yet. Several Indians have
come in from Fort Mellon within day
or two, who have been hunting on the
way, and state that they expected TO
find some Of the chiefs, as Coacoochee
sent off my talk to them Immediately.
The runners account for the delay Of
the chiefs to come in, to the scattered
position Of the chiefs; none orthem APP
pear to doubt but that they will he here
soon.
You may depend upon receiving the
earliest intelligence Of the movements
OF the Indians. Tomorrow shall send
a party to their camp on friendly vi
sit to see what they are doing.
Wtthre2ard to the SeminoIes leaving
their camp near Tampa Bay, you must
know that as early as December, 1888,
the General commanding was informed
that certain white men intended to play
deep game with the Indians, and in
duce them to continue their hostility to
the Government. Those individuals
(not belonging to Florda) did subse-
quently visit the neighborhood ofTam-
pa, and no doubt he'd a great agency
in causing the hostiles that have sur
rendered to prove faithIess. Hanging
would be mercy TO such scoundrels.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-26
TRUST SALE.

WILL be sold by virtue of a deed of
trust executed to the subscriber by Dan
lei Meyers, for certain purposes therein
mentioned, at the house of said Movers,
for cash, to the highest bidder, on Friday
the Sd day Of February next,
One certain Tract or Parcel of
Land,
containing by estimation forty acres, on
which there is MERCHANT MILL
and the same land purchased of Freder
rex eller, SEN, lying and being on
Middle River, in Augusta county, ad.
joining The lands of the said Fred'k Kel-
Ter, and others. The foregoing deed of
trust bears date the 18th day of March.
1880, and Of record in the Clerks Office
of Augusta county.
j will convey only such title as is
vested in me by virtue of The aforesaid
deed.
JOHN CHURCHMAN, Trustee.
Jan'y 10. 1887.
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@ JOS. BURCKHER,
- Has .VE0n'tfactvs'er

AcouAINTs the public that he has
commenced the above business in Staun.
ton, in the store room of Peter Heisk ell
next door below the Post Office, where
he will keep general assortment of
Hats of every description, consisting of
GENTLEMEN's BEAVER, OTTER, Ro-
RAM. and FINE Wool HATS, which
will be sold by him at lower prices than
are usual BY the generality of hatters.
He feels assured that his thorough
knowledge and experience in the bust
ness-his mode of giving encouragement
to superior acknowledgements with his
own personal attention. will be sufficient
to evince to the public his capacity and
determination to furnish them in the best
style with superior article.
All Hats sold by him will be warrant
ed water proof. and 10 retain their shape
and colour.
The highest prices will be paid for
Wool and Fur.
Staunton, Dec. %, 1896.
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SWAMI TAVERN,
WOODSTOCK, VA.

The subscriber has leased the large
white house, nearly opposite Mr.. Jacob
Reamer's, in Woodstock, aud is now
prepared TO accommodate travellers aud
others in the best style. The house has
recently undergone a thorough repair,
and is now in complete order; and his
stabling is inferior to none in the State.
In short, his estal lishment possesses eve
ry thing necessary to render the soiourn
OF the traveller comfortable and agreea-
bic. The subscriber fatters himself that
from his long experience as Tavern.
Keeper in Strasburg and Battietown, he
will be able to give general satisfaction
TO those who may favor him with call.
A share Of public patronage is respect
fully invited.
HENRY SWAMI.
Woodstock, July 2S, lS3G.-6m
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LAND SALE.

In pursuance of an order of the Cir
cult Superior Court of Law and Chan.
Gerry for the county of Augusta, made ct
the June Term, 1888, and farther or
der made at the June Term, 1884, i'm the
case of Elizabeth Adams and others, a =.
gains: John G.. Smith and others, the
following TRACTS OF LAND, stu
ated on the waters of the Big Calf Pas
ture River. in the county of Augusta
will be offered for sale at the Court.
house in the town OF Staunton, on the
first day of the February Court next, to
wit:
One Tract of 900 Acres,
lying between the lands of Mai. Eug.
Irwin and others, and the North noun
tain. West of the Dry Branch road.
One Tract, near the lands of Hodges
heirs. containing 2lI acres, on which
there is small Improvement.
One on the head branches of Tins
branch, containing 46S acres, about ? I-2
miles North of the turnpike road at A.
braham Forsythe's.
And one other Tract, lying on both
sides of the line between Augusta and
Bath, OH the Cow Pasture Mountain,
and on the head spring of Benson's Run,
branch of the Cow Pasture River.
The terms will be as much money in
hand as will meet the expense incurred
III ascertaining the situation of the land
the expenses attending the sale, and the
expense OF survey on Brattans Run,
which will be demand from each pur
chaser in proportion to the amount of
his purchase. The residue will be re-
CURED in three equal annual instruments,
the purchasers giving bond with approx
ed security, and the title to be withheld
till the purchase money is paid.
SAMUEL CLARKE, Com'r.
January 18th, 1887.
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ble slluval mould, in some places twenty.
ieet deep.
This rare and valuable product, Sea Island
or long etaple cotton, might be raised along
the whole coast of Lake Borgone and the
Gulf Of Mexico. Cotton may be picked
Later in Louisiana than in any other state in
the Union. Ninety thousand hogsheads OF
sugar are made in this state this year. vet not
one tenth part of the lands capable OF pro>
dncing the cane are cultivated, and the man
u'acture is yet in its infancy. The table
land between the Red River and the Washi,a
abounds with the finest mulberry forests we'll
adapted 10 the feeding of silk worms and The
production OF silk, as has been show by the
experience of Judge Fry, of Monroe. The
other products of the state are mentioned in
the following manner ~ T. Post.
"As for wines, they might be made Of u
quality equal TO the best French or German.
and probably the Spanish; for the vines ar.
abundant and The grapes delicious.
The best tobacco in the world is raised in
Louisiana that employed in making Match
Itoches snuff; and peculiar kind Of chew
ing tobacco; but II is too narcotic or strong
Tor ordinary purposes, and To raise tobacco
would not indemnify planter for neglectiny
to raise cotton or cane. Tobacco, therefore
usually grows wild in this state, and is con
sidered as a weed, not the weed.
| The wild coffee is also abundant here thai
announced sometime since as being found il
Florida, and as being equal to the coffee q
Cuba. But this latter is erroneous; and i
questionable whether both are even specie.
of the same genus
AS Tor oranges, olives and other fruits, w,
pass them over with the culinary vegetables
and the fine venison, mutton, beef, fish, etc
which are however .! no trifiing import
ance or value"
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-jntidote to Poisons. THE fact tba,
Ground Mustard proves sure remedy
in al cases where vegetable, and nearly
all where mineral poisons are taken in.
to the stomach either by mistake or de-
sign, if given Immediately after such
deleterious substances have been receiv-
ed, is circumstance that should be uni
versally known.
We are led to make these remarks in
consequence Of two cases of accidental
poisoning having come under our obser-
walton within the last four weeks, one
from Oxaiic A cid, the other from Nitrate
Of Potash, in both cases they were taken
supposing them to be Sulphate of Mag,
nesia, or Salts" The former did its
deadly Office, by reason Of its victims
living at distance from medical aid,
and being ignorant of the fact that ground
mustard taken in dose of table spoon
full, mixed in water, is an instantaneous
and powerful emetic the other one a.
vailed himself Of this remedy upon the
spur ofthe moment, and no i'll effects
from the poison have since arisen. Bun
keT Hill aurora.
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TsgzazgDKe P3'Oasea'Ey
FOR SALE.
--e9e,.-

The subscriber having determined to
sell his real estate in Bath county, Va.
offers great bargain, if immediate APP
plication Is made.
The above property consists of a
IAVERN HOUSE well finished, with
all necessary out-houses, within half a
mile of the Warm Springs; together
with good STORE g. DWELLING
HOUSE. adjoining the above property.
A further description is deemed I'M
necessary. as he presumes no one will
purchase without viewing the property
EDWIN WHITEHEAD.
Warm Springs, Dec. 8, 1S86.-tf
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NsNzsgRbEe Fsgsass
+ 0 r S AL e
-.-eSe.-

THE Farm belonging to the heirs of
MATHEW BLAIR. deceased, is offered
for sale privately. This Farm lies in
Augusta county, about eight miles from
Staunton, on the road leading to Harri
sonburg via Miler's Iron Works, and
contains about 800 .8cres, every a.
ere of which is arabic, and lies well for
cultivation: about one,half cleared and
IN fine order; the other heavily tim
bered land. There is a suliciency of
meadow land OH it for farm of the size,
and several never failing springs, SO Sit
uated as to afford water in nearly every
field. The improvements are toleraole.
The neighborhood around it is healthy
and agreeable.
AS it is presumed that any one dis.
posed to purchase will view it and Judge
for himself, a further description is
deemed unnecessary but will just add
that taking into view every advantage
this Farm possesses, it is seldom that its
equal is in this delightful county, offer
ed for sale.
The land will be shown to any one
DESTROYS OF viewing it, by DR.. WIN. R..
BLAIR, whose residence is adjoining. or
by MATHEW BLAIR, of Staunton, by
whom the terms will be made known.
Possession will be given Immediately.
Il. r. BLAIR,
Ear of NJ. Blair, decd.
August q, 1S36.-tf
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Advertisement.
The subscriber is DESTROYS to sell his
TRACT OF LAND.

TRACT OF LAND,
lying near Lexington. in Rockbridge
county. containing about R7O Acres.
This tract Of land is situated not far from
the junction OF the North and South
Rivers adjoining the lands of the heirs
OF the late Gen. Moore, and distant a.
bout three and half miles from Licking
ton There is copious spring of eS-
ceilent water adjoining the Dwell
iNG HOUSE, good BARN, and
other buildings of no great value. The
tract is good farming land, with a good
proportion of timber, and sufficient for
all purposes. Presenting that those de.
slrous to purchase will first view the
premises, it is unnecessary to say any
thing more than that good bargain, on
accommodating terms, may be had if an.
Plicatlon is made soon.
1T not sold before the LIST Of March, the
place will be rented to good tenant.
ROBERT IRWIN.
Jan'y 10, 1887.
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WIN other prizes making together 4OS
prizes amounting 10 SS0,310
This Lottery will be drawn upon The plan
OF The old MARYLAND Lotteries, under the di-
rection Of the Trustees appointed by the Le-
gisature.
In this Lottery any one disposed TO risk
the small sum of Sl0-may venture without
any scruples. It's not a scheme of specula-
Ton, but simply TO relieve the proprietors of
the late An;ietam Woollen Factory which
was destroyed by fire-and the chances are
as good if not better than the monied Lotter-
les.
Who would not risk the sum OF go for
such valuable property Nothing venture,
nothing win-delays are dangerous-sen on
the cash and you shall have the prizes.
For tickets address
GEO. SHAFER, Agent.
Furks-town, Md.
September 20.
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STATISTICS OF WHEELING. var
statement which has been prepared with
some care, and recently published, in refer
snce TO the commerce, manufactures, ond
general business resources Of Wheeling. il
appears that the various trades and manufac-
turing establishments of that city, furnishes
employment for ZOO persons, and produce
articles, annually, to the value of upwards OF
two millions Of dollars OF these, there are
no less than six establishments for the man
niacture OF GLASS in its different varieties
and perhaps as many steam engines and iron
foundries. The iron works Of r. Agnew
q 20. placed at The head of the list, furnish
employ for 100 hands, and yield an annual
product 10 The value OF $500, 900. There
ere IN all l36 establishments for the manu-
Iacture ofdomestic goods, which consume
annually ,243 900 bushels OF coal There
are wholesale and retail stores in Wheel.
ing, which vend annually goods TO the q.
mount Of two milions of dollars. To which
sdd sever commission and forwarding hons
es, which, during the past year, forwarded
eastward upwards Of ten and half million
pounds OF produce-of which three million
pounds were tobaCco--and forwarded wesi
and south upwards Of fifty .ix million of
pounds OF produce and merchandise. There
were paid there last season for wool. exporte5
70 the seabosrd market, S275 900; for pork
lard and bacon, SI3l 900 Tor -four, 81,
4oV,O0O. Eleven steamboats, were bull,
there during the past year, valued a, S199,-
ooo: The coal annually sent TO The neigh
ooring markets is valued al 81 500 900. IN
1918, The popsla'ion Of Wheeling was esti
mated at 900; in 1920, il was 5, 1872 and
IN 1886, II is supposed to be 10000. Truly
these aggregates denote prosperous condi |
I Is ior that hour'hins young city OF the
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REMOVAL.
II E N r Y B A r E,
TABOR,

RETURNS his thanks to his customers
for the liberal encouragement they have
given him, aud informs them that he has
removed his shop to the building lately
occupied BY the Clerk of the Superior
Court, one door east of Squire Halls
store, where he will accommodate all
who may favour him with their custom
in the latest aud most fashionable style.
From his experience, and the satisfac-
ton he has already given, he Aatters
himself that he will be able to please all
who may entrust him with their work.
He most respectfully solici,s share OF
public patronage.
Staunton, Jan. IL, 1887.
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PUBLIC SALE.
On the 3lst of January, inst. l will ex.
pose to sale
A TRACT OF LAND

~
about al miles west of Staunton adioin-
ing Mr.. John Trimble and Mr.. George
Simmerman. containing 36O acres. Al.
so 10 acres about l Sd miles west of
Staunton and 81 acres to the north of
the same. 3-7th of about 3 Id acres
which formerly belonged to William
Breeze on which there is a brick house
and Pulling Mill.--A House and
Lot situate on the Main street, 9 doors
below the Post Office, with frame
Dwelling House and back buildings. in
which MIR. A. Graves resides.
Also, Lots No. 10 aud IL, known as
the Mill Lot. and will be laid off to suit
those that may wish to purchase the un.
expired term Of lease which has Is
years yet to run.
These Lots will be disposed of at o
yearly payment. The other property
will be sold in fee on accomm odatine
terms.
And on the same day will be sold
Household Furniture. sc. at six months
credit.
Those indebted to the subscriber will
please call and settle; and those having
any demands will please call and receive
payment.
JACOB FACKLER.
January IL, 1897.
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CASH FOR NEGROES.

THE subscriber wishes to purchase a
number of likely young NEG ROES.
from ten to twenty-five years of age, for
which he will pay the highes, cash pri-
ces,-Persons having such Negroes to
dispose of, will find it to their advantage
to give him call. He can be found at
any time in Staunton, as he has located
himself here for the purpose of purchas-
ing. FRED'K Nj. PITNlAN.
Staunton, Dec, 6. IS36.-tf
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FARM FOR SALE.

The subscriber wishes to sell the
Farm on which he resides, between the
road leading from Staunton TO Green
vile, and Christians creek, five miles
from Stanton, adjoining the lands of
Joseph Smith, Robert S. Brooke, Cart.
VIM. A. Abney end others, containing
360 acres, well watered, about one half
cleared and in a good state of cultivation,
and the balance well timbered. The
buildings consist of a BRICK HOUSE,
BANK BARN, Stables, Spring house,
and all the other necessary buildings for
farm. A further description is deem
ed unnecessary, as it is presumed per-
sons wishing to purchase will examine
for themselves.
HENRY SHUEY.
Jan'y 10, 1875
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Important TO ZINE Bibbers-A French

Important TO ZINE Bibbers.-A French
journal observes. that the cabbage is a sove-
reign remedy for intoxication from wine, and
that ii has even the power Of preventing i, :;
Tor we are informed, that by eating a certain
quantity OF cabbage before dinner, we may
drink ms much wine as we please without ex-
perlencing any inconv enience-This pro,
perry o! the cabbage is also mentioned by
ancient writer's, who are of opinion, that i,
proceeds from The aniipalby which the wine
shows TO the cabbage. If a cabbage he
planted near vine, the latter either retirss
or dies Mirror
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TRUST SALE.

By virtue of two deeds of trust, one
executed by Jacob Long to the two first
named subscribers, dated on the 9th
day of September, 1888, ard of record
in the Hastings Court Office of the Corr
poratiou of Staunton, and the other ex-
eculed by the same to the last named
subscriber, dated on the 9th day of De.
cember, 1888, and of record in the
Clerks Office of the County Court Of
Augusta, we will, for the purposes men.
toned in said trusts, sell at public auo-
ton, for cash. to the highest bidder, be.
fore the door of the Wayne Tavern in
the town of Staunton, on Thursday the
18th day OF January next, the following
real and personal property, to wit:
A HOUSE & LOT,
in ti:At part Of the town called New.
Town, which was conveyed to the said
Jacob Long by Stephen Woods-two
Feather Beds, Bedsteads and Clothing,
9 walnut falling leaf Tables. 6 Windsor
Chairs, | tin Safe, Is Plates, dozen
Knives and Forks, 2 Dutch Ovens, 9
Pots, iron Kettle. copper Tea Kettle,
| Looking Glass. 6 Tumblcrs, 3 large
Dishes, 3 tin Buckets. wooden Buck
cts, aud all other Household and Kitch-
EN- Furniture of the said Jacob Long,
and one set Of Carpenters Tools, con-
sisting Of Saws, Plains, Chissels, &c. &c.
Such title only rs is vested in the sub.
scribers by the said trusts will be convey
ed to purchasers of said property.
CHESLEY KINNEY,
NlCH'S &. KINNEY,
JEFFERSON KINNEY,
Dec. ~, 1886. TRUSTEES.
SeE1SSs By consent of parties :hs
N.Y. above sale is postponed to
Thursday the Goth instant.
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A neW Article for Ladies. Ea-
gle India Rubber Company at Woburn,
have commenced the manufacture of an
article, which we think will meet the
approval Of the ladies, viz: new spe-
cies of India rubber shoes, well calcuiat-
ed to defend the feet from damp and
cold, and as light and neat in their ap-
pearance as kid slipper! An article
combining these qualities has long been
desideratum,-the old fashioned India
rnbbers, being inconveniently heavy and
unseemly in their appearance. The
demand for these shoes is already so
great thatthe orders cannot be executed.
Boston Journal.