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Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1837-04-19
A EOCNDLlNG.

Oar community here and hcreabouts has
been thrown ino an agony Of curiosity and
suspicion about certain lille tatherleSs re.
sponabiHty that was left al the house Of Dr..
John Knup in the German settlement below
Ibis Town The little young thing was
snugly stow ed away in basket Of clean
whi'c wool with SIX or seven elegant little
dresses-aprons--caps-bbs and all. The
Doctor being a humane man, ofcoursc took
ii in and in reply to any inference that
might be drawn from his being selected as
the sponsor, VIC learn that the clothes are
too tashionably cut to be country made {:
and we understand that certain old maids
of the neighborhood, who have held divers
convocations over the little stranger, declare
that they Can see from its airs and motions
already, that it is city bred.
Salisbury IFatchman.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1837-04-19

a, Princeton, New Jersey, to sail in company
with them, to conduct Mission Seminary
chiefly for the purpose OF educating band
of native Missionaries TO spread the Gospel
in their own benigh,ed land, comprising
South Eastern Asia and ll,e Indian Archi.
pclago. The ceremonies and services
were Of the most solemn, imposing, and
affecting character, accompanied with the
richest strains ofsacred muse.
Charleston Courier.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1837-04-19

Tile Groping Grain,-Wc regret to say
tina, the present appearance Of the growing
grain in this region, is any thing but promi-
sing. 1t is still hoped that favorable sea-
son will improve its condition. GoD grant
that it may. .-Frederickto,cn Examiner.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1837-04-19

Rol in Coton.-Dr. Robert Z. Harden,
we'll known 10 many Of our readers by his
agricultural writings, has published in the
Southern Recorder OF the 2S.h ult.; an int.
resting essay on the Ro, in Cotton. We
have not room for the entire article at pre-
sent but mus: content ourselves with tho
following brierno:ice. The conclusion tho
Doctor arrives at, from close observation
ard a great number ofexperimen's, is that
the Ro; in Cotton is caused by" q diseased
and morbid condition Of the seed -produc-
ed from the Cotton rs well as the seed being
thrown together in large quantities, the bulk
being so great that the seed becomes heated
or diseased, not so much rs 10 prevent veg.
citation, but to pre- duce an unhealthy plant
The remedy rr. Ii. proposes is the fol-
lowing:
A, r.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1837-04-19

Gratifying Ne,cs.-In the midst of the
gloomy intelligence Of commercial disas.
ters which it is our daily task TO lay before
our readers VIC arc happy 10 furnish an
item of more pleasing interest to some OF
our fellow citizens, received yesterday.
We have been shewn letter from the
Department of State at.Washington, wIicI,
states, that information has recently been
received at the Department, from our Min
istcr in London, that the British Govern
ment has admitted the justice Of the claim
Of the owners Of cotton Slaves wrecked
in the American vessels "Comel and En-
comium." on the Bahama Banks some
years since, and subsequently seized and
liberated by the local authorities ofthose is
lands, whereby the propreitors experienced
a loss ftheir property. The Department
now calls upon the owners of such Slaves
to furnish on oath, list Of the same, their
ages, sexes, &c. &c. to be transmitted to
our Diplomatic Representative in London,
to serve as basis upon which to fix the
amount of ndemniication justly due to the
claimants. Courier.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1837-04-19
Trial. of B. Rathbun.-This great fnan

Trialof B. Rathbun.-This great fnan.
cial criminal arrived at Batavia, n. Y, on
the 27th uli., 10 take his trial for the numcr.
Gus and extensive forgeries in which he has
been engaged, or implicated A great con.
course of flawyers, witnesses and spectators,
have focked TO the scene of trial. Three
indictments were found against RArHBuN,
by the Grand Jury Of Gennesscc Country,
IN Oct. last, apd his trial was then put off;
on his affidavit alleging the absence Of ma.
tcriai Witnesses.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1837-04-19

"Legislatirc Bhuuder.-The new bank,
Of the mammoth species, chartered at the
la,c session Of the Missouri Legislature,
meets with an odd difficulty in going into
operation. The law was introduced i'll
January, ordering The books ofsubscrip'Ion
to be open in February next'-it was delay
ed, and passed withor altering that clause,
on the 81 of February SO that February
next means February in 1884 pa|pa-
bic oversight, which, however, there is no
way 10 remedy but by a special session Of
the Legislature. The intent Of legislators,
cannot weigh against a specific d'rrct;oa OF
the law, and so the bank lies over for
year"
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1837-04-19
We are sorry 10 say that lhe wheat croI

We are sorry 10 say that he wheat crop
in this county, washington, Md.} is gen.
orally very unprom'sing, that. in many III
stances our farmers believe they will nol
reap as much us they sowed, and that, in
other instances they are pIoughins up their
fields. This, with the arrangement in the
money market presents rather chceriess
prospect for the coming year.
Horgerstown 7orchligM.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1837-04-19

Uheat.-A very large sale Of wheat was
made in New York on Monday, at decline
forty cents on the bushcl. The supply OF
wheat is very large, and prices must decline
still farther. The ship St. Lawrence, be-
longing to this port, has just arrived there
with IL full cargo.-Prov. Jour.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1837-04-19

We learn from good authority, (says the
Baltimore American, that the Presiden.
hus expressed warm and decided interest
in favor of the South Sea expedition, and
that every thing promises speedy compile.
ton OF the measures preparatory to its de.
parture.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1837-04-19

Missionary Sercicc.-A numerous and
dceply nlcrcs cd assemblage, at tho Circu-
lar Church, on Sunday night last, Witnessed
the designation Of the Rev. DYER BALL, and
Mrs. L. II. BALL, his lady, of his city, as
Missionary and Assistant Missionary TO be
stationed, at Singapore, and III conjunction
will, three other Missionaries, already Oh or
e,o. ,,I oro.l,n-. NJ, N'IAn. now
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1837-04-19

further material depression, to take the
benefit of drawback, and re-cxport it 10
Europe. They had better lc us starvc for
wheat bread, than bring in unsound wheat.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1837-04-19

Dmtoa Corn.--It is stated in the Hamp-
shire Gazette, that Mr.. Bowers last year
raised 1929 bushels of this variety OF corn
10 the acre, with little or more labor and
expense, than is usually attending the cult
vation of an acre of corn, where but 40
bushsels are harvested. The corn was
planted in hills .! feet apart and 4 stalks in
the hill! it was not topped, and cut up about
the Goth of Scptcmber.--lbid.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1837-04-19

Tc destroy Lice on catt(e.-l. Make a
decoction OF tobacco, or an ointment OF
Scotch snuff and fish oil, and wash, or rub
the infested parts.
.. Make srong tea Of Lark-spurs and
wash the animal in all parts where the
lice abound, and they will be speedily Grad.
icatcd.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1837-04-19

Arrirnl Of the French Hinisier'-The
Frigate Sirene Com. DUPoRTER, having on
board NJ. LAPoRTIER, Minister from France
to the United States, arrived in Hampton
Roads on the 4th ms.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1837-04-19
Correspondence Of the Charleston Courier
WASHINGTON, APRIL 6, 1887.

Mr.. REUBEN NJ. WHITNEY applied yes:er.
day to our Court, preparatory to his taking
the benefit Of the insoIvent act, and filed in
the Clerks office the usual schedule Of debts
and assets. The day of hearing is fixed
for Friday the 18th instant. have not
heard whether there is any intention to op-
pose him or whether any one is abe to ti,e.
any allegations for that purpose. The no.
tlce of this act, which will be found in the.
papers of this morning. has filled every one
with as.ons' NE ., as it was generally be.
lieved that lie was in the receipt of salary
from h; Opposite Banks f, beyond what
he requlcd for his annual expenditure. It
is nos above eight or ten weeks since that Eo
gave a most splendid party, declaring that
i, should eclipse any party gwen in Wash.
ington during the winter. Natural and ar.
tiicial flowers were s,rewed in profusion
about the supper table; the lights were daz-
zling, and the music was surpassi ing. Tho
cost Of that supper was said, at the time, to
be above 1000 dollars. yet in his schedule
he returns the whole value of his property,
carriage, horses, plate, and furniture, as OH.
Iy 5000 dollars. So that the supper cost
him about one third Of what he was worth in
property. His schedule OF his debts is very
terrific. To one creditor (H. GATES Co.
of Canada) he owes above 4l,000 dollars;
and to firm in Philadelphia, (WIeeTNs &
Co.. $4,000 dollars; and TO the rest of his
creditors his schedule shews him to be in
dcbted 10 the amount of nearly 10000 dol
lars. This is an alarming debtor and cred
ltor account for one who is supposed to
have been basking for some years in the
sunshine of Executive patronage, and Ia
have enjoyed unusual money facilities in
consequence Of the position he has occupied
in reference to the Depositc Banks. It is
hard TO account for the utter destiution Of
means which this schedule presents, and, as
natural consequence, many rumors dis.
advantageous TO Mr.. WHITNEY will be cir.
culated. ..
T,'ere has been gr a. fill in the price
Of The Western lands in the hands ofspecu-
lators. In New York, u few days ago, a
holder of Ilinoise lands who had held them
at 20 dollars, and had been offered 10 dol
lars an acre tor some of them, could obtain
no better bid Than 81 so. There arc great
spectators here who will be sorely pushed
to fulfil their contracts, now that their bills
arc on the point of falling due. a.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-04-26

JEWISH SUPERsririoN.-The following
remarkable circumstance has been stated
on authority, 10 have occurred at the re
cent death Of distinguished individual
Of the Hebrew nation, the wealthiest man
in Europe. All hope Of recovery bad fed.
and il was evident bis dissolution was
near. when the medical attendant, who
was at the bedside OF his expiring patient,
was surprised by violent knocking at
the two doors leading into the bed room.
On Fastening TO ascertain the occasion,
and silence the noise, he found the broth
ers Of the dying man mailing the +" ten
commandments" on the doors OF the cham
Der. as charm to prevent the entrance
of evil spirits At the moment Of dissolu-
ton.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-04-26
SKETCH OF THE ACTS
Passed BY the General Assembly Of VII
.g'nia, 1867.
[coNTINUED.

3s. An act appointing trustees for
the town of Washington in the county
ofRappahannock, and prescribing their
powers and duties.
80. An act to authorize the auditor
of public accounts TO issue q warrant
in favor Jarrett Williams, deceased, in
pursuance of a judgment of the Supe.
rior Court of Henrico, for revolutiona-
ry services the said Williams having
been lieutenant in the Illinois Regi-
ment, and entitled to his Communication
pay.
40. An act authorizing the Dismal
Swamp Canal Company to increase
their capital stock, and to authorize the
loans Of the said Company to be con-
verted into stock.
Al. An act to incorporate the OK
ford Iron Company.
!. 40. An act to authorize a ferry from
the lands Of Andrew Flesher, in the
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-04-26
MI 7 8 C u Z. I. A NJ x.

SIGNs OF THE TIMEs.-A nep mode
Of adjusting Disputes iOithout going 10
Lasc.-We learn from the Boston
Transcript, that the crew of the ship
Ruthelia, Capt. B. Miner, recently ar.
rived at that port, had during the voy-
age exhibited disobedient and improp.
er spirit. Capt. Miner ON the arrival
of the vessel, felt disinclined to prose-
cute the men at law, but, wishing at
the same time that they might be made
sensible of their fault, and DESTROYS of
knowing the real cause of their trans.
erosion, he referred the whole matter
to the Rev. Mr.. Taylor. Mr.. Taylor
appointed time for the men to come
before him. They appeared, togeth-
er with Captain Miner and large mum.
Der of seaman whom the novelty Of the
proceeding had drawn together. Cap.
tain Miner made his complaint. The
men were heard in their defence, and
some palliating but not justlfying cir
cumstances, duplicating third party
not present, were stated. Both sides
OF the case having been thus presented,
Mr.. Taylor told the men that they had
wholly failed in their defence. He
then seized the opportunity to address
them at large on the exceeding impro-
priety of their conduct. The necessi.
ty District subordination and obedience
to the Captains orders were powerful
ly and feelingly insisted on. The obi
Gus character of sea larger was pain.
ted in its true colors and held up to de-
served contempt.
The effect of this address upon the
men was such that they were moved to
tears. They then severally acknowl-
edged their fault, and promised amend.
ment. Capt. Miner, being satisfied of
their penitence, and taking into consid-
Grafton the palliatlons suggested, came
forward, shook hands with them, and
forgaye them their offence. So the
matter ended. The influence OF the
whole scene, both on the offenders
themselves and on the other seamen
who were present, was, we believe, far
more salutary and impressive in this
case, than would have been protrac.
ted legal investigation, even though it
had ended in the more rigorous penal
ties of the law.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-04-26

LIMITED PARrSERsHps.-Perhaps no
act OF the last session is likely 10 prove
more beneficial than that concerning Lin
tied Partnerships, in calling into action
dormant capital. and the enterprise and
energy Of many worthy young men. The
act provides:
d" That such partnerships may be for.
med, consisting Of one or more persons
called general partners, jointly and sever
ally responsible, and Of one or more per.
sons. contributing a specific capital as
special partners, and who are not 10 be
liable for the debts Of the firm beyond
their specific contributions; the general
partners alone to transact the business and
bind the conceTn. Such partnerships to
be formed by signing a certificate con.
teining the names Of the firm. the nature
oil the business, the names Of the general
and special partners, and their places oil
residence, the amount for which each
special partner is responsible, and when
the partnership to commence and termin
ate, the certificate 10 be acknowledged
before a magistrate and recorded by the
clerk Of the court, and a transcript Secor.
ded in the court Of every county Where
'bSh costuCoo 10 CdfIiCu Ou huludVt W
accompany the certificate, stating the
specific sum contributed by each special
partner. The terms of partnership TO be
published six weeks in two newspapers,
TO be designated by the clerk recording
the same. Renewals Of partnerships 10
be made as for their original formation.
Alterations in the names oil the partners,
I IN the nature Of the business, 10 the new
capital. or other matter specified 10 the
certificate, to be dissolution of partner
ship. Suits TO be brought by and against
the general partners. and the business 10
be conducted under their names. Spe
eial partners may be allowed interest on
the capital contributed, if they do no,
thereby reduce such capital. and after
payment of such interest, may receive
their portion Of profits. Special partners
are allowed to examine into the partner.
ship concerns, but not to transact any
business. nor be employed az agent, al.
torney Of otherwise. Partners guilty oil
fraud, liable ciyilly 70 the party injured
for damages, and TO indictment for misde
meanor punishable by fine and imprison
ment, or both, at the discretion Of the
court. Sales or assignments OF pfopert,
by partners when insolvsnt or in contem.
plation sfinsoivency, to give preferences
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-04-26

A CoRs MEAL RusK-Among many
de;icacies in the form Of bread. which
render the enjoyment Of breakfast so &C
ceptable, we know Of none more deserving
Of notice than The one prepared according
TO the following recipe.
Take 6 cupsful Of corn meal 4 Of wheat
-four, 2 cupsful Of moiasses, and Q table
spoonsful OF cal araetus, mix the whole to-
gether, and knead II into dough; then
make two cakes; bake them as you would
pone, for three fourths Of an hour, and
you will have ono of the most grateful de.
scriptions Of bread that ever graced tbs
table, Farmer and Gardener.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-04-26
CoInnissioner,s Sale.

I'm pursuance Of decree OF the Circuit
a Superior Court Of Law and Cnancery
for the county Of Frederick. rendered on
the Gath Of October, 1886. in the case Of
Peter Hoover's executors against Walter
B. Seiby, &c., will be offered for sale, al
public auction.
On the 26M day of April mert,
at Daniel Entler's Tavern, in Shepherds
town, the following
Tracts or Parcels of Land,
belonging TO the said Walter B. SeIby, ly-
ing adjoining each other in the county Of
Jefferson. about 8 miles from Shepherds
town-viz: a Tract Of
So Acres,
conveyed 10 said Selhy, by Rawleigh Nor
gan and Lydia his wife, by deed bearing
date April 2s,h. 1900. A Tract contain
ing 81 Acres, conveyed to same by the
same. by deed, bearing date December
22nd, 1902. A tract containing
8 Acres | Rood and 10 Poles,
conveyed to same by Peter Hoover. by
deed dated January 14th, 1911.
An undivided third part of tract of 200
Acres, conveyed to same, by Rawleigh
Morgan, Jr., by deed dated October 25th,
1911. A tract containing =
so Acres, ~
being the fourth part of larger tract con
tanning 400 Acres, which fourth part was
conveyed to the same by William Nor
gan, Jr., by deed dated January s, 1918 E;
and a tract containing
so Acres,
being the fourth part Of a larger tract OF
400 Acres, which said tract Of so Acres,
was conveyed TO same by Simon Morgan,
by deed dated February 4ih, 1914.
sFThe Terms Of Sale will be one third
of the purchase money in cash, and the
residue in three equal payments, to be
made in s, Is, and "a months, counting
from the day Of sale. The deferred pay
ments to be secured by bonds with good
personal security, and a deed of trust on
the premises. So much or so many OF
the said tracts of land will be sold as may
he necessary TO raise the sum Of S3u76
90 cents, with interest on Sl761 IS cents,
part thereof, from December the 9Th,
1880, until the day of sale, and all costs
attending said sale. The lands are deem.
ed inferior TO none in the country in qua
lity and location.
JOHN II. McENDREE,
Commissioner
March Is, Is37.-ts
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-04-26

NEwINGToN ACADEMY BURNT -
This fine and commodious building,
near Gloucester Court. house, the prop.
erty of john TABB, ESQ.,, of Norfolk,
was entirely destroyed by fire on Thurs
day, the 9th instant. The fire having
been first discovered in the roof ofthe
building, round the chimney of the
eastern wing, Immediately under the
stating, is supposed to have originated
from an accidental spark which passed
through some crack in the fue. From
the extent of the flames on discovery,
all efforts to save the building were un.
avalling; nearly all the furniture,
however, was fortunately preserved.
The school, which was under the di.
rection of Messrs. r. F. and A. G..
STUBS, was in successful operation,
and in very fourishing condition,
containing about fifty boys, nineteen
/ or twenty of whom were boarding in
the institution. The county, as well as
the owner ofthe property, has sustain.
ed considerable loss by this calamity
We understand that the school will BIZ
again in operation as soon as suita.
BILE house can be procured in the neigh
Observation-Disclosures Wing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-04-26

row morning for Norfolk, on his way
to Charleston, with the hope,-ir,
which the millions of America will par.
tic:pate--that the genial air of the
South, will tend to the renovation Of
his shattered constitution. May he be
gratihed The jailor OF Spielberg, has
signed the charter Of his respect, and
the illustrious stranger will pass
through our land, honored and admi-
red. Mr.. Albinola, too, his engaging
companion, though yet young, has liv.
ed long enough, to pass through the
ordeal of an Austrian dungeon, to the
attachment of America. --Georgefopn
METROPOLITAN.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-04-26

A poor man once excused his nom
attendance at church to rich neigh.
Dor, by saying he had no breeches fit
for the occasion, which the latter Of.
fered TO lend. The man awaited him.
self Of the offer, and when the priest
was about to commence prayer he cast
glance to his friend, when he called
out in an under tone, but loud enough
to be heard by those around, Don't
kneel down in my brceehes." The man
carried home the borrowed garment,
and was a long time absen, from church
as usual, when another neighbor IN
CURED the reason, which the poor man
gave as before, adding that he had
once borrowed pair, which had CIV
en- the owner occasion to insult his
poverty before the whole audience.
"Come with me-" said his new friend,
"and will supply you" According
ly he essayed once more to visit the
church in borrowed brooches, and when
notice was given for prayers he direc.
ted his attention 10 his accommodating
friend, who no sooner saw him, than
he called out loud enough to attract the
observation Of all present, "Kneel
down, kneel down any where in my
breeehes. "-Aler. Gaz.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-04-26

to creditors. and judgments confessed. IL
ems created. or security given, with such
intent, TO be void as against creditors OF
the concern. in case Of insolvency. spe.
riai partners not allowed to claim as cred
itors until other creditors are satisfied
Add dissolution Of the partnership. prior
TO the original limi. for its duration. not
TO take place without notice filed. recor.
ded and published. as prescribed for the
formation Of the partnership
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-04-26

COUNT FEDERICO CoNFALoNIERI.-
This distinguished gentleman arrived
in Washington City on Saturday NOR
ming last, accompanied by his friend
Mr.. Albinola. We are glad to know,
that he has been shown every attention
by the President, and such Of our clti-
zens who were aware of his arrival.
Those who have enjoyed the happiness
Of social intercourse during his brief
stay, with this eminent and celebrated
victim Of Austrian hate, have had ad.
ded TO their former knowledge Of his
eminent services in the cause of free.
dom and general philanthropy, and the
dreadful price Of persecution which he
had to pay for the fortune of being
great, and the ambition Of being good
"a personal acquaintance of touching
and lasting interest, with the most en-.
nobling and interesting qualities Of hu.
man nature.
! The Count leaves the city ,o-mor-