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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-09-13
July u, 1871 I'm

VIRGINIA In the Circuit Superior Court
Of Law and Chancory for Berkeley county
July RULES 1897.
John OF, suing by Henry J, seibcrt, his mex,
friend, PiB.
against
John McCleury. as administrator Of Mary OFT,
deed aud as administrator de JoHis non with
the viii annexed Of John Hooper, decd Eli.
zabeth Showalicr, admX, and Jacob WeYer,
admir-. OF Joseph Showalter, deed aud The
children and heirs of said Joseph Showaltcr,
decd, dCtis,
IN CHANCERY.
FBsHE defendants, John F'ishhurn and
Il Eliza his wife, Jacob ID. Sbowaller,
l.. Cumpston and Caroline his wife, Tho
mas Kelley and Rebccca his wife, and l..
u. Wysong and Harriet his wife, not ha
wing entered their appearance and given
security. according 10 the act Of Assembly
and tie rules OF this court, and il appear.
ing by satisfactory evidence that they are
out of this Commonwealth l. is ordered,
that the said defendants DO euter their APP
pearauce to this suit on the first day Of
the next term, and answer the bill Of the E,
plaintiff; and that copy Of this order be
wthpnbhshed in any newspaper with
in tins county and continued for months
successfully. aud another copy thereof
posted al the front door Of the Court house
of the said county.
y copy-Toste,
JOHN SIROTHER, c.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-09-13
NEW COOP So
cheap GtS E1tTg!


EEyE have just received a very Large
w and General Assortment Of Spring
and Summer Goods. consisting in part oil
Is Pieces of CLO1H, oil different colors,
very cheap. A very large and pretty
assortment Of CaIicoes, Gmghams, La,cns,
Printed Jaconets and Painted .uuSlns,
Plain and figured Swtss Jdconct g. Bro.
cad6 ,U,slinS
n fine stock Of bro,on and Jlcached Irish
LiRins;
n large assortment Of SILKS and fancy
articles;
SUAIynER CLOTH and .ucrino Gas
sinners;
DOMESTIC GOODS,
Of every description IN erteaSiye assert
ment Of Testing and Pmltatoon Stuff. Al.
SO, the usual assortment of
HARDW3RE,
Quccns-ware, WoOden-ware,
AND CGRrEs:
10 short, every article generally kept in a
retail store which we Will sell for cash, or
10 punctual customers, exceedingly low
The state ofthe times are such. that un.
less we can collect our debts al least once
10 twelve months, we cannot get along !:
We hope, therefore, that all persons ia
vourIng us with their custom will pay US
punctually.
Having used great precaution in buying
our goods and having bought them some.
what out OF seasoh, we are enabled 10 sell
them cheaper than they have been sold in
this country.
&g'Nc hope every person wishing TO
purchase, will give Us cali as we are de,
IermlnCd to cut goods very low.
WILLIAM LONG * son.
Marlinshurg, jane 81, 1887.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-09-13
s&sartIuSburn GGa,ette.


Two DoLLAEa, payable in advance; or, TIVE
DoLLARs and FIFTY CENTS, within the yeaT'
and il payment be deferred 10 the end Of the
year. lhREE DoLLARs will invariably be de-,
mahdcd' No paper will be discontinued until all
31irIsafages are paid, except at the option Of the
advertisements Of ono square or less inserted
hree times fer one dollar, and for each subSe'
qneni insertion twenty five cents longer ones
ln proportion. Chanccry orders of the usual
length inserted and posted according to law, at
h'e dollars each Advertising customers vii!
please TO mark ON the manuscript how many in
scrtions are required. II no such direction IS
given, the advertisement " III be continued un'
III forbid and charged accordingly.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-09-13

O. WAlM'S Cure for Bowel Complaints,
~ Dysentery, Cramp Cholic, and Flux.
This medicine is so well known and has
performed SO many cures, tnat it is only
neco ssary TO try il, and it will recommend
itself.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-09-13
IOU.E PROPERTY
e. o g. s. q, e. T.
4 biE undersigned wishes TO sell by pr
a yate contract, the
HOME sE.EeEp KOY.

situated at the corner of Burke Street and
SpnnS Alley, in Mar,iusburg, now in the
occupancy o! d l.. McShel,y. Esq,
The house is two stories high, weather
hoafdcd, and in excellent flash and re
par, containing six good family rooms,
The other Improvements comprise a Kat.
chen, .0ieat House, Ice House ,chich holds ice
sufficient Jor Ten families. Stabling Sc, all
IN excellent condition. The lot is large
and very productive.
The situation is high and pleasant, and
the property altogether Is one of the most
desirable in the town for private resi-.
dencc.
Terms will be made very accommoda,
ting JOSEPH f. ABFII,-
February o., IS97.-tC
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-09-13
Cabinet Furniture.

FHHIIE subsciber having permanently 10.
q Gated himself in Martinsburg would
respectfully inform the inhabitants Of the
town s. its vicinity; that he is DOW fully pre-
pared to manufacture any and all articles
pertaining 10 the Cabinet Making bust
ness, at the shortest notice and in the
most approved style. He will always
keep on hand good supply Of
SidebOards,
sECRETARIEs, BUREAUS,
1aDtes' Dressing Bureaus,
Tables Of every description, Candle and
Uork STANDS, Sc, all OF which will
he manufactured OF good materials and
10y careful and experienced wotkmen-
He manufactures, s keeps constantly on
hand, Bedsteads Of every description both
patent and screw,
H'ARDROB SIZES, PIER TABLES,
WASH STANDS, y COUCUES,
Painted in imitation of Maple, Rose
wood, satinwood, Oak, &c, and
highly vanished.
From the convenience and arrangement
OF his establishment, he will he enabled 10
execute bis work in a very superior style,
and at moderate prices. Ills stock of
chairs will be found as usual to consist Of
cane bottom, and every other variety usn.
ally called for. Topersons not having con
venient means of conveying furniture from
his establishment he would say that be
keeps wagon at all times in readiness
for the accommodation of his customers
The public's humble sctvan.
WILLIAM ABLE.
February %, l857.-H
a. n. b. Walnut, Cherry, and Poplar
Lumber, will at all times be taken in ex
change for any articles manufactured by
me. WILLIAM ABLE.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-09-13

q WAIM'S Cure for Rheumatism and
~ Gravel-known in the Southern and
Middle States as the best remedy that has
ever been discovered.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-09-13
30 AZ VICE IT - cO.cERN

TO ALL WHOM IT MAY COECERN
III has been known by those who are
I'll indebted to us, dat we have for some
months past, contemplated a change Of
location, and with view to The accom-.
pljshment Of tits object, itis indispensable
that we settle up as speedily as possible,
accounts Of large amount, aud long stand
ng.--Ne therefore hope that all those
interested, especially those who have
pen accounts wi,h Us will attend to The
settlement of them without delay, and as
money is cur Object at dis time, we con
hdeElly trust that we shall not be disap.
pointed, in receiving the amount Of debt
due us in Berkeley county, before we
leaHei it. We deem it proper here to OBJ
serve, for the Information OF those who
may he delinquent, that any debt due US,
in our removal hence viii he placed in the
hands ofpropcr officers for collection.
LAUCK & STEPHEN.
March 81, 1886
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-09-13

QT.lle has on hand a good new sub.
stantlal light WAGON suitable for one
or two horses, which he offers for sale
upon liberal terms
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-09-13
Jefferson kam IL

ToR SALE.
FU9IlE undersigned are authorized TO Of
a fer for sale two valuable adjoining
farms, near LeeiOwn. 10 jefferson county.
adjoining the lands OF Col Hite, j. Hurst,
McSherfys heirs, sc. One containing
AVS ACRE s,
belonging to Mrs. Forrest, is 10 high
state Of cultivation, the Improvements con.
sisting Of a spacious new IA
DWELLING HOUSE. fi.se
Kitchen, a Barn, Stable, and all It'll 80
Tie usual out buildings, with a d4a444-'-al'
sufficient portion of Timber.
The other, occupied by Mrs. Cleveland,
containing
135 1us.
is in like state Of cultivation. The i'm g.
provements consist Of comfortable
6Ea 73iDellfug,
25sisa an ercelient Barn, Stating, SC.
L---A--sSla Upon the latter, there is a suili
cheney of Timber !; and a never failing
spring Of Limestone water, with stream
running from it through the land, 10 which
there is a right Of way from Mrs. FORESTS
farm. Tbe land in both farms is prime
limestone and they together would make
a desirable estate.
They may be sold separately or togeth
or. Terms will be made accommodating
CHARLES B0ARMAN,
JOSEPH t. ABELL.
February S, ls57.--f
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-09-13
William Able,

A NNOUNCES 10 lis old customers
"a in Martinsburg, and lis vicinity, (af
ter rendering his thanks for the liberal ia
jronagc he has receivcdJ that ne has re.
moved his residence 10 the building III
King street. two doors west Of Mr.. Kroe.
sens Globe Tavern, formerly the proper
tY of Mrs Ruth Mackey, and lately in The
occupancy Of Dir John MeCleary, where
he intends carrying on his business in all
lis various branches.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-09-13

Fl AR. SWANS Ountment-for the cure
EP of Piles and COINS.
This medicine has not been known to
Ia'I IN a single instance of performing a
complete cure in the above diseases-and
II 1t fails, there will he no charge made.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-09-13

e.1.5sg ..SS-Sa--zsa Parsons in the habit OF
80 S--SsS taking BOOKS out Of the
zzza.4-I-Ssal~ MaEtinsburg Library and
not returning them in proper time, or not
al all, viii please return them, or tho Ii
brauan VIII begin to think that the ne
glect is Intentional
MAY 81. IS57.-r
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-09-13

SLSIEE..L.NG.

10 suit both the Summer and Winter sea
sons, al the shortest notice, and on terms
that will conform 10 the present pressure
ia the money market.
All garments manufactured at bis shop.
for beauty Of design and mechanical exc
cution, shall not be surpassed by any arti
Gle made elsewhere.
ln returning bis thanks TO the public for
past patronage, he cherishes the hope that
he will receive more extended support
from his fellow citizens.
gg-tiis shop is situate on Queen street,
Immediately opposite the store Of Messrs.
Burns & Sebeft JOHN HOKE.
MartInsbufg, June 7. 1857.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-09-13
IZz Q " UND EsY
r-z RR --a WH----

sFF EEolTes''S-EcF VW.
II VIE subscribers wish TO inform the
public generally that their Iron Foun-
dry. on the island Of llarper's Ferry, viii
be in operation the Goth of this month, and
will cast Machinery Of every description,
such as
Machine Castings, .'ItH Gearing,
find branding hons
THEY tciH also keep on hand MouldJoards
81 Nc COpnich's patterns, from NO, g., to
No. II, right and iea handed, ,4iso
Loui0pl Aoutdb0ords right 6, left
They haze also on hand, Wagon BoGes
n oil sues, and Gadirons Of uari0uS pat
terms.
They have and viii keep constantly "a
first rate Pattern Maker. So that they
will be able to make patterns, Of every
description, at the shortest notice. All
orders thankfully received and promptly
attended 10.
HUGH GILLEECE & Co.
November 10, l53j-G
n. b. Old lion taken IN exchange for
any oil the above named Castings
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-09-13

able style. lie viii also continue to carry
on the
4Rouse s. S(an 31aflttlug
business, together with ORN.q.NE.NT.
~ P4LNIY,NG, j. PHPER HHNG-
ING, in all their various branches, and
will be ready at all times TO attend to any
orders IN his business, by which means he
hopes TO be able to merit a continuance Of
the patronage Of liberal public.
March 81, 1861
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-09-13

Fl bR. PLUMBERS Cathartic Pills. --
HS fhesmost safe and gentle Purgatlve
that has ever been offered to the putlc.
< PREPARATION OF QUININF-
IN for the cure of Asue and Fever, In.
termlltent Fever, and all cases of debility
95-All the above medicines for sale by
THOMAS G.. SMITH.
Martinsburg, August 2, 1887.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-09-13

VIRGINIA In the Circuit Superior Court
Of Law and Chancery for Berkeley county
JuLY RULEs, 1897.
John T. Cookus, executor Of Martha Swift de-
ceased, piD
against
Lewis B. Willis, in his own right, and as heir
at law OF Robert {. Willis, deed, Philip G..
Pendleton, aud Alexander Cooper, defts.
IN CIIANCERY.
FBsHE defendant, Lewis b. Willis, not
h having entered his appearance and
given security, according TO the act Of A
sembly and rules OF this court. and it ap
pearing by satisfactory evidence that he is
out Of this Commonwealth 1t is ordered,
that the said defendant do enter his ap
pearance TO this sDit on the first day of the
next term, and answer the ball Of The plain
tiff; and that copy Of this order be forth
with published in any newspaper within
this county, and continued for two months
successfully, and another copy thereof
posted at the front door of the Couf, house
Of the said county.
4 copy Teste.
JOHN STROTHER, c.
III, ~,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-09-13
TAILORING.

FEHIlE undersigned, through the medium
a Of The press, again takes the liberty
Of informing the public that he continues
to manufacture according TO the Latest
Fashions, (Which he receives regularly four
times a year from Philadelphia and 10
the best possible manner, all articles Of
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-09-13
NA & iCiRle s..

Fl ER. PAULDING'S Tonic and Anti
az DyspeptIc Pills for the cure Of al
diseases OF the stomach.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-09-13

AGENTS FOR GINA.
Thomas Z. Smith, Martinsburg, Berke.
ley county.
john 4. Cookus, shepherdstown, JEFF
iorson county.
;. NJ Dos. Lccsburg, Loudoun county
Thomas Hughes, Harper's. Ferry, JEFF
lerson county.
George +. Hump, Merchant and Post
master, Suashurg. Shenandoah county
NJ. Steel. NeWtowD, Frederick county
Joseph ;. Mschir, Commission MeICh
ant, Winchester. Frederick county.
May "a, lS37--n
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-09-13


VIRGINIA :-In the Circuit Superior Court
of Law aud Chancery for berkeley county
July RULES, 1887.
John French, pliF.
Henry Houte and Rachel bis wife, and Slas HaT-
Ian. admir- Of Michael Leopard, deed, defts
IN CuANCERY.
HHHE defendants, Henry Houte and Ra-
"a chel his wife, not having entered their
appearance and given security, according
TO the act Of Assembly and the rules OF
this court, and it appearing by satistacto
~ evidence that they are out OF this Com
monweaIth II is ordered, that the said
defendants do enter their appearance TO
this suit on The first day OF the next term,
answer lbe bill Of the plaintiff, and give
security for performing the decree and
that a copy of this order be forthwith pub
Iisbcd in any newspaper within this coun
ty, and continued for two months success
ively, and another copy thereof posted at
the front door OF the Court house OF the
said county.
a copy.-Ieste,
JOHN STROTHER, c.
July IL, 1887 .-2m
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-05-18
GUARDIANS NOTICE.

Y'IIE undersigned hereby gives notice, tina,
L he has been appointed Guardian to the
persons and estates ot Martha &. and Cathc.
rine Wenver. minors at fourteen years ofagt
and upwards, and daughters of Solomon &
Weaver, deceased, and has given bond nc.
cording to law, and he hereby calls upon all
persons having demands against said wards
Ia exhibit them to him within six months
from the date hereof. and those indebted to
make immediate payment, to
X. Il. CRANsToN, Guardian.
Newport, April II, IS37.-6w.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-05-18
GUARDIANS NOTICE.

"IIE undersigned having been appointed
Il. by the Hon. Court of Probate for the
town of Newport, Guardian Of the persons
and Estates Of Charlotte, George Henry
William James, and Ann Elizabeth Eldrcdge,
minors, children and heirs at law of Henry
Edredge, late of said Newport. mariner. de-
ceased, requests all persons having claims
against the Estates of fssid niuors, to present
the same within six months from the date
hereof. SARAH ELDREDGE, Cuara'n.
Newport, April :}d, 1887.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-05-18
PUBLISHED WEEKLY.
GUARDIANS NOTICE.

V>IIE subscriber having been appointed by
u the Hon. Court of Probate, of the town
Of Middlctown, Guardian ON the person and
Estate of John G.SSmitli. minor, son of iona
than Smith. dec. of said Middleton n, and hav.
ing accepted said trust and given bonds nc.
cording To law, hereby gives notice to all per.
sons having claims against the said John to
present them for settlement. and all indebted
to adjust the snme without delay.
April q. GARDNER SMiTH, Guardian.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-05-18
Guardians Notice.

TilE undersigned hereby gives notice tha, he
Il has been appointed Guardian to the person
and estate Of John X. Field, minor, son ofCapt.
Richard Field, Of Portsmouth. deceased. and has
given bond according TO law, and he hereby calls
upon all persons having demands against said mi
nor, to exhibit them to him within six months
from the date hereof, and thoe indebted TO make
immediate payment, 10
JOHN u. COGGEsuALI., Gu0ydn.
Portsmouth, May 10, iS37-6w. tm. H.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-05-18
Court Of Probate, .Nsyport, May lst, 1897.

Court Of Probate, .Nswport, May Isl, 1897.
A n Instrument of writing, purpor,ing TO be
"A the Last Will and Testament of Benz.
l.awton, late Of Newport, dec. was presented
for probate &c:
1t is ordered, that the same be received and
the consideration thereof referred to a Court
ofProbate, to be holden at the State House in
Newport, on the first Monday in June next,
at . o'clock a. m. and that previous notice
be given by publishing a copy of this order
three several times in the Herald ofihe Times,
for all persons interested to appear at said
time and place and be heard.
A true copy-witness:
B. b. HowLAND, Pro. elk.
Mays.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-05-18
ErecuiO,.'s Notice.

VV>IIE subscribers having been appointed
Executor and Executrix to the last Will
and Testament of the late Thomas Carr.
Esq. Of jamestown, and having qualified
themselves according to law, request all per-
sons having demands against the Estate of
said deceased To present them Tor settlement.
and all these indebted to make immediate
payment to
PELEG c. CARR, Executor,
ABIGAIL Cam, Erecutrir.
jamestown, April 20, 1897.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-05-18
NEW BOOKS.
NEW PATTERN LAMPS

For Stores, Counting Houses, SC.
q N. TILLY has jnst received few Lamps
~ OF the fish pattern, and will keep them
constantly on hand, having been appointed
Agent for the sale Of them in this town.
Call at No. 90 l-2, Thames street.
April "a.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-05-18

Commissioners and .Adminisfraior's Notice.

Commissioners and .7dDiinisfrnIor's Notice.
"7E will meet at The office Of isenj. u. How
w land. on the 23d MAY. i2th and 9Th
June. 1887, al & o clock p. NJ. Of each day. for
the purpose Of examining the claims Of the credi-
tors against the estate Of John Keriep, late OF
Newport, mariner, deceased.
JAMES LAwToN,
ZrNAs l.. HAMMoNp, Comm'r..
BrNJ. B. IlOwLAND.
Al persons indebted to said estate will make
payment to
HrNRY Y. CRANsToN, .fdm'r.
May 3, 1887.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-05-18
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

TNHE subscriber having been appointed Exc
Il cutor to the Last Will ard Testament Of
Joseph Martin late Of Newport, deceased, and
having qualified himself according to law, re-
quests all persons having demands sgain., the
Esists Of said deceased to present them for set
tlement, and all those indebted TO make imnled-
ate payment to
Henry c. MARTIN Exec'r.
Newport, May 8, 1887.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-05-18

Conmissioners and .Administvotor's Notice
WE will meet at the Office of II. Y. Grams
w ton. on the 9th August, 18th Septem-
Der, and 2lst November, 1897, at q o'clock
=. NJ. Of each day. for the purpose Of exam
ining the Claims Of the creditors against the
Estate Of Vim. Manchester, late Of Newport,
coSdwaincr, dec.
ID. &. DESHAM,
GyoRsE FRrIBoNN
All persons indebted To said Estate will
make payment TO
Mays IL. Y. CRASsroS, .qdmr.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-05-18
.4stmiinisfr0fOr's Notice.

VTNHE subscriber hereby gives notice tba.
L he has been appointed Administrator de
bonis non. on the Estate of John r. Easion,
tate Of Newport, deceased, and having given
bond according TO law, requests all persons
having demands against said estate to pre-.
sent them for settlement, and those indebted
to make immediate payment tn
may II. RUSSELL CLARKE. Adm'r.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-05-18

Comniissioners and .Hdminisfrafor's .Nofire
VNIE will meet at the office Of T,enj B. How
W land, on the 9Th August. ] ith Sept. and
9Th October, 1887, at o'clock p. m. Of each
day. fsr the purpose Of examining the claims ol
the creditors against 'he estate oG Charles D.
Wo!f, late Of Newport, merchant, dec.
PETER =. .REMIKGToN,)
ERAsTUs y. ALLAN, , Com,n'rs.
BENZ. Is. HowLAHD.
All persons indebted TO said estate will make
payment TO
HENRY Y. CRANsToN, .9dm'r.
Newport, May Sd, 1897.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1837-09-09

lafly swept, and he had in consequence sen.
fenced himself to pay half a crown. which he
handed over to the clerk. -
ms reminds US of circumstance which
was related to US as having occurred in the ives,
MOI long since. A Judge, one day during the
session OF his court, after the adjournment for
the dinner bad taken place, marched boldly
up 70 distinguished lawyer, who had treated
MN somewhat cavalierly, without short
.lme previous ceremony, cuf1cd his ears and
Puiied his nose. On the meeting Of the court
IN the afternoon, he announced in the course
OF business. that he had committed breach
OF the peace---which ought not to 90 unpunish.
ed-otherWise the person Of no individual would
be safe. He therefore fined himself two dol.
lars.s-[ Boston Journal. 80 :
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1837-09-09

The MEcHANlc.---If there is any man in al.
clety upon whom we look with esteem and adj
mlration, it is the honest and industrious mo.
chanic, who by his own unaided exertions.
has established for himself respectable sta.
ton in society---who commencing in poverty.
BY his skill and assiduity, surmounts every
obstacle, overcomes every prejudice, and sue.
ceeds in establishing for himself reputation
whose value 10 enhanced for those who come
after him. Such aman we prize as the noblest
work of which human nature is capable.--the
highest production she can boast.--And let il
ever be borne in mind by the young mechanic
just entering on the stage of active lfe---let it
ever lie at the foundation, and be the moving
spring to all his efforts, that this situation he
must strive to attain. 1t can be attained by all.
Untiring industry, and virtuous ambition,
never fail Of their reward. They never yet
were exerted in vain and never will be, while
honesty and justice are left in the human heart.
twas well remarked, by an eloquent writer;
that the mechanic, who had no inheritance but
health, no riches but virtue, is the sole king
among men, and the only man among kings.