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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-08-15

HATS Is iDONNyiNESo
WHITE Russia, s. white Beaver Hats
w Black Beaver x Silk do.
Black & White wilow do. "a superior
article,
Palm Leaf do.
White & Cold Straw Bonnets,
Leghoru do.
for sale by
J. w, BOYD & Co.
May 1888.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-08-15

SLOAIA NIAW GOODS
~ VIE subscriber has just received and
IL finished opening an additional sup
ply Of Nt,c Summer Goods, comprising a
very superior assortment of foreign and
domestic Goods, which he offers Tor sale
to his friends, customers. and the public
IN general, on the most accommodating
terms. and most respectfully invites them
TO call and supply themselves.
THOMAS 6. SMITH.
June s 1888
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-08-15
New Spring and Summer
GOODS.

fE7HE subscriber takes pleasure 10 infor
a ming bis friends and the public, thai
he has received aud opened a large sup
ply Of new cheap
Sprfug s. summer GOODS,
which he IS enabled to sell at such prlces
as cannot fail to please, and feels conf
dent that any persons in search of cheap
GOODS. will not be disappointed il
giving him call
THOMAS C. SMITH.
April 4. 1888.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-08-15
FOR SALE.

T'HE undersigned will sell the property
now occupied by him upon reasona-
ble terms. He deems it scarcely necessary
to add. that it is considered, on the whole
the most desirable property in Martins
burg. for the occupancy of a Merchant.
Its advantageous location for business
connected with the most convenient and
comfortable dwelling for family, rend-
ers the property TO business man very
desirable. ISAAC S. LAUCk.
March 81 ,ISS6.-tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-08-15
.E'OXlEEE.

ooME time ago notified all those in,
q deb'ed TO me that it would be ne
cessary to call and settle their accounts,
but little heed has been taken of The 40
tce.
! again make the request that they will
ca" and pay their dues. hope every
one will see the necessity of attending 10
this request, without further notice.
II Is Impossible for me to pay my debts
unless can collect those due 10 me,
ana Al can't collect without, | will be
under the necessity Of placing them 10
other hands for collection.
WILLIAM LONG.
January II, 1851
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-08-15
s0glCe.
confectionery, Fruit. &c.

M Lemon. Rose, and Horehound
We 1'A CGldy; Lemon Drops, Rose All
uonds' Burnt do; Kisses Preserved Gin
ger 90. Cltron; Almonds, English Wal
nuts f'iberts, Rasons, best, Figs, Lem.
and fine. WIN DopSr IseS"
April 25, 1888
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-08-15
what! Look asthis!

n EOMESTlCS.-4 900 yds. British and
hC Domestic Prints; 1000 yards heavy
"A Brown Gotten, for laa cts; 1 Brown
ana BIeaehed do, 64cents-dnd less. rath
er ha" miss; Callicoes, I cents-goot ar
tele; and all other Goods in the same pro
portion. For sale by
A. ROBINSON & Co.
Aprl 25. 1888.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-08-15
NKr. r.. y u 4 e e.
limit.
FROM BALTIMORE.

FROM BALTIMORE.
I'D RESPECTFULLY offers his profess
Il q ioaal services to the citizens Of Mar
tinsburg and vicinity. Persons having
decayed or unsound teeth will do we'll 10
give him call, at bis Office, one door
north Of Mr.. ID II. Consad's and nearly
opposite Mrs, Lii!le's school He intends
making Mariiasburg his residence for
some time and will be thankful for the pa
tronage Of its citizens.
Porcelain or Natural Teeth inserted
from one 10 a whole se,t.
Ladies and families waited on at thei
residence il requested.
May %. ls33.--tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-08-15
III (t.EEsD I'd.

z WOULD respectfully announce to Ply.
IL slclans, and Country Merchants. that
am prepared TO supply them with Drugs,
Dye stuffs, Paints, SC. all fresh, and Of
The best quality. on accommodating terms
My stock on hand is well assorted and
full-every attention will be paid to the
business, to ensure the confidence of the
public. VIM. DORSEY.
Martinsburg, Jan. 81. 1888 Druggist.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-08-15

TNORSYTH NANKEENS -Manufac
IL tufed from Nankeen Cotton, grown
in Georgia. For sale by
j. w. BOYD & Co.
Nav 1888.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-08-15

UST received very large stock OF
eS Cloths comprising the greatest vare
". OF coiors and quality ever offered in
this market; such as Blue, Black. Brown,
Invisible Green, Mulberry, Wool dyed;
Bottle Green. Dahlia and Russels Brown
Cloths, Cassimeres Cassuetts, &c. Sc. all
OF which were purchased at auction for
Cash only, and can be sold at reduced
prices. Gentlemen who will do us the hon
or Of looking al our Cloth will see some
thing new and handsome.
A. ROBINSON & co.
May % 1888.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-08-15

SFThe Timing and Copper Smithing
business, in all its various branches carri.
ed on AS heretofore. J. II. Is.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-08-15
MARIYNSBURG
3 " ~ @ s INST ITUTro N.

3 A rNGs I'm xTUTro n.
sY resolution of the Board OF Direct
AH ors OF this Institution, the following
rates OF interest have been adopted Tor the
government of the Treasurer thereof, in
receiving money on deposite, viz:
For dePosites, payable months
after demand, certificates NAV 5 pfr cenfun
be issued, bearing an interest per aanum.
at the rate of
For deposltes. payable months
ai'er demand, certificates may A per centum
be issued, bearing an interest per annum.
at the rate of
For deposites, payable sixty daysl
after demand, certificates may per cenftt,n
be issued, bearing an intesest per amman.
at the rate of
BY order, JOSEPH BURNS. J[easuyey.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-08-15
pOrSey's ToOth-.fche Dy0ps.

{ offer this article to the public, with
81 the remark. that its curative powers
have been sufficiently tested TO satisfy me
IN recommending it as a general remedy
for the Tooth Ache. Its composition is
such. that no fear need be entertained of
its having the least deleterious influence
upon the teeth-but on the contrary will
go far to prevent their decay
All ask, is. let those who are afflicted
with the Tooth Ache give it trial
WILLIAM DORSEY
Martinsburg. Dec 1897. Druggist
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-08-15
hEOnnRls.

E-fNGLlSH aud American Straw BsE
rs NETS; Double Brim. Leghorn, and
palm HATs; Ladies French Kid SHOES
FARAsoLs, &c, for sale by
HAMME s. STEPHENS.
April Is, 1888.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-08-15


Gum Arabic, Arrow Root,
" Gamboge, Arsenic, pure
Benzoin, Puv. RBbarb,
Z" Copal, Jasap,
I" Shellac, :" Ipecacusnha.
" AIoes, /" Columbo,
4" Tragacanth, Cubebs.
(" GHiacnm, SenBa, Alex.
4" Elastic Pearl Ashes,
Acid Sulphuric, Flowers Sulphur,
3" Ntric-pure Seper. Carb. Soda,
!" Muriatic, Alcohol,
" Tariarie, Spirits Turpentine,
=" oxalic. Oil Sperm, best,
CamphoT, " Linseed,
Camomiie aowers, " Sweet, common
Chloride Lime, " Salad, superior
Cubebs Varnsh Copsl,
Sal AratuS, q" Black,
I" Soda, f." Japan,
" Rochelle, Castor Oil,
g EPSON, Pepper Black,
i" Chamber. White,
Magnesia Calcined, Long,
Lump, soft Ginger, Nutmegs,
+" hard Mace. Mustard, &c
All OF which is OF the best quality.
VIM. DORSEY.
April 25, 1888. Druggist
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-08-15
tStrNyeH or Stolen

BYRON the enclosure s
Il of the subscribers <N[N
at the mouth of Ope lI8Es INV
qnon Creek, on Sun. ssAAyY
day the 10th inst, W III
large r@sx<NsslsA Aat==zzss-.
WILLOW BAY HORSE,
l6 hands high, 6 years old. little white
on one hind foot, and first rate work
horse. Ii was purchased recently of Uri.
alb Miller who raised him. lcstolen Ihir.
ty Dollars will be paid for his recovery
and securing the thief,-if strayed, LID.
aral compensation will be paid for retur-
ning him to the undersigned.
STARBUCK & FOREMAN.
Opequcn Mills, June 90, ls3S.-u
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-08-15
Easssg5ye EUnH for Safe.


a IN Monday. the 18th day of August,
w 1888, (being court day. IN pursu.
snce of decretal order of the Circuit
Superior Court of law and Chsncery of
Berkeley County, in the case of James s
Masowen and others. plaintiff. % Josepb
Henderson. the Administrators and Heirs
OF Joseph Hasamsn decd dts. and a
deed of trust hearing date the nth day
oil September 1919, executed to us to sc
cure TO Johnston and Abraham Magowen.
Tor themselves and others, heirs of James
hasowen decd tho purchase money OF
certain
TRACT OT2 I,AMIO
therein mentioned, we shall proceed TO
sell IN front of the Court House in Mar.
nnsburg. al public auc lion to the highes,
bidder, all that part of said tract of Land
referred TO in the said deed and decree
assigned TO aud known as Joseph Hender
sens part, containing
ss5 AUlG-ESo
the greater part frst-rate bottom Land
situate on Back Greek, Berkeley County
bounded on one side by said Creek, adioi
ming the lands Of the heirs of William
wilson decd, on the terms prescribe,
by the said oecTee, TO wit: one third cash
the balance IN two equal payments at on,
and Two years with interest from the da,
oil sale, the deferred payments TO be Sc
cured by trust deed on the land.
c cHAs !. iaTHEAi : Trustees
July I, ls3S-6w
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-08-15
NEW GOODS.

DURNS s. SElBERT are now re
ES ceIvlng and opening large and
general supply of
Spring 81 Summer Goods,
comprising almost every article usually
kept in retail store. They therefore
invite ,neir friends and the public gene
rally. TO examine their stock Of goods, as
they feel confident that they viii be able
to sell them on as good terms as they can
be purchased in the valley.
April IS, 1888
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-08-15
from,

a LARGE and general assortment of
IN Hughes best Rolled BAR IRON
for sale for cash. at the Marfinsburg Iron
Foundry, by DANIEL McGlNLEY,
for S g. III Hughes
August 9, lS37.-u
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-08-15
& I d { 4 =,
H8Orseu's V1era,if,ggp.

' WIS article offer to the public as a
"a safe and certain preparation for de
stroying and expeling worms from chill.
dren' Its virtues have been tested, in nu.
merous cases; and have never been known
to is'l No other medicine is requisite to
assist it's operations.
10 those who wish 10 buy 70 sell gain,
liberal discount will be allowed
WILLIAM DORSEY. Druggist,
Mar'insburg, Dec 6, 1887.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-08-15
300 .4crps

VI EiTst~fate Limestone lana,
to which about ONE HUNDRED more
can be added, il the purchaser desire it.
equal in strength aud fertility Of soil 10 any
in the great Valley OF Virginia. II is fine
ly watered, and well improved as to build.
Ings, &C., having upon il large and com,
modous Brick
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-08-15
We W. GOODS.

ENILSoN E DOLL have just recei.
w we'd aud opened large and general
assortment OF fresh
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-08-15
FOR RENT,

'NHE tenement opp1slte the Globe Ia
vern recently occupied by John j,
Hickey attorney at Law. There are two
good rooms with fire places. the location
is an excellent one. either for physician
or lawyer possession given on the first
of April,
THOMAS C. SMITH.
March 90 ls3S.-tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-08-15
Two Excellent Orchards,


of grated fruit; good Barns and Stables,
Smoke House. Corn House, Wagon Shcds,
and all other out buildings of necessity or
convenience on farm.
or this land. about TWO HUNDRED
and NINETY ACRES are cleared
ana IN high state Of cultivation the ba-
lance well clothed with fine thrifty Tim
Der. The cleared land is divided into ele
ven different fields. all under good fence
with constant water running through each
OF them producing luxurisntly. Wheat,
Rye, Corn. Oats. Timothy, Clover, and
every other description ofcrop which good
land IN this section Of country is capa BILE
OF producing besides. being equal, as a
Grazing Farm 10 any other.
ga further description of this proper
~ is deemed unnecessary. as persons wish.
ing 20 purchase will no doubt view the
premises and judge for themselves.
aS-1ERMs will be accommodating. and
,rice low. CATHARINE GROVE,
JACOB "A. GROVE.
April IS, iS3S.-tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-08-15
Farm for .Sfffp.

TIME subscribers offer for sale theiI
4 Tract OF Land, situated about four
miles north west OF Martlasburs, Berkeley
,nnnIn 1nrf Ii o. EnnI
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-19
ron TUX ytRoISiAS.
SOCIETY Room. FRIDAY Nav. 10. laJS

seeiirr Room. Friday Nov 10. 1888
Al special meeting of tho Patrick Henry Socie
~ convened tins evening at2 o'clock On motion
tam. Samuel J. Wait was called To the chair
Inc object OF the meeting having been explained
anu The ath OF our lamcntcd and talented friend
aud fellow member Mr.. BRANsroRn VAwrrR an
nonnced, the following preamble aud resolutions
we're unanimously adopted
Death though long delayed has at iengh, visited
our ranks, aud the voice that has so often sung in
the Hall, IN accents of melodous and inspiring elo
qnenee, Is hushed, 10 be heard no morei The eagle
srnt which had just poised itself Tor It's Heaven
"afu oil honor and tame. stricken down The
star of brightest hope in Virginia brilliant galaxy OF
genus ani renown, is guenched IN death Our
Nawter-the companion Of our bo,hond DAYS
aud hopcs-lhe friend and oolaboicr Of our maturcr
ycars-the gifted aud the beloved Is no more
Deeply sensible OF The loss sustained rs " oil 10
our country ~ 10 ourselves. III the death OF our
friend aud brother member have met ON tins oc.
cason Tor the purpose of paying our last though In.
adequate, tribute OF respect to his remains aud mem
Dry
Therefore Resolved. that IN the death of our Friend
ou' 'ss"''a'on hasl lost one oil its brightest ornaments
our social circle one of lis valued and chez sh
ed Inks aud our State one OF her most gifted
Resolved. That we sincerely s,mrathixc with his
relatives and numerous friends aud neuua,utanc, - IN
their truly affecting bereavement.
Resolved, That the members Of this Society will
wear Tie usual badge OF memory ior the space of
thirty day, add that The banner and badge of the So.
cey be clothed in mourning.
Resolved, That the Society will proceed from
th's room 10 accompany the ramans OF tho deceased
to the grave from the residence OF his mothers AT
the hour appointed Tor iuterment.
Resolved, That copies of this uons be t,ans.
united 10 the afflicted mother of the deceased and
to the Editors oi the Lynchburg Vlrginan lot pub
lie alion.
Resolved, That the Society do now adjourn.
SAMfL. l. WATT, PIcs't. pro TEN.
J. h. GREEN. Scc'y.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-19
OBITUARY..

DIED, At Meadsvillc, in the county of Halifax,
on Thursday the l7ih inst Col. TnoMAs DAvrN.
ronr, IN the 56th yen al his age. Extravag,nt Gu
loey IL not the aim Of the writer of this obituary.
lie would not depict the character ol his deceased
friend. as without fault. But he feels assured that
all who knew Col. Davenport, will DO inclined to
throw u vcll over his tobles whatever they may
have been, aud will award his memory the praise
which his virtues claimed. Born aud raised IN Hall
Lax, and having spent The greater part OF hls life in
active business relations with the people Of that coun
~ he has gone To his grave. leaving scarcely an enc
my; whilst many warm friends will long cherish a
hvely remembrance OF hls many excellent qualities
OF head and heart As an Officer during the last war
he distinguished himself by ms officer like tearing
by his kindness to ms soldiers, and by the vic,iant
attention to their comfort, as well as to then disci
pllne As member of Congress, he served this
District six years, having been elected each term by
large maJorlt,cs. And although NJ last defeated a.
midst high party excitement, II rebounds alike TO the
honor OF the man aud the district, that the warm
canvass which resulted in his defeat was conducted
upon political grounds alone, and without any of
that personal rancor. vuperation and sandcr which
TOO often disgrace our political conflicts His
est political opponents could not lose ST. ht of the
homage due to his integrity. intelligence frankness
generosity aud noblcness OF spitt, which dlsdained
every narrow, selfish principle.
Died, at the Union Hotel in Lynchburg on the
evening OF the Cd day Of Novcmber in The 26lh year
OF his age, OF the Jauudice aud Typhord fever Mr..
JoHS {. GRIFFIN, son of HARRISON Griffin OF Am
hers'. Sovolent was the attack, that noiwiihstan-
ding MI Giifn had able medical aid, neither the
ability Of the physician, the attention of father
aud kind inends could avert the stroke OF death and
IN about ten days from tho time that his Illness com
menccd, tins promising and respectable Young man
descended TO the tomb, lamencd by all who knew
him
Died, on The 4,h inst. at his residence in Char
loue county. Mr. Travis BpoocKs.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-19

Bencrolence'-A fire occurred in Cincinnati, or
the night OF the 2lst ult. in a small frame house,
cupied by Mrs. Mary Ann McCormas, a widow,
with three children. The house was entirely con-
sumed Two of the children were asleep upstairs,
and the stairway was in flames when they awokc
The mother with no one to assist her, called upon
them to Jump out Of the window upon a bed which
she spread for them. girl, about lo years Of age
made the leap, and saved but boy about 8
years old, could not be prevailed upon jump, and
persisted in the flames, pouring out the most agonl-
zing screams for relief The widow was also strip
ped of all her worldly goods. The peculiarly dis
ressing circumstances ofthis calamity excited the
sympathies Of many Of the citizens Of Cincinnati
and $1279 &C was Immediately raised by subscrip-
ton, 1888 being the generous donation of in
dvidua, Nicholas Lougworth, Esp $1,000 Of
which was appropriated 10 the purchase OF house
for her, the deed for which, together with the sur
plus funds, sent to her, by committee selected
| for the purpose 1.-The Citizens Gift" CRATE
fully received by the afflicted widow, in handsome
ly written letter. I" You have justly said (she re-
marks) that my loss cannot be rcstored neither can
express my sorrow and so it ofmy gratitude TO
the citizens Of Cincinnati. 1t only be known in
the silence ofmy heart. l would that had the power
to utter il in appropriate language; but cannot.
feel that am bound to this city, not only by the
strong ties which bind me to the dead, but also to
the living. shall enjoy the residence you have
provided for the widow and orphans with inexpres-
sble feelings of ihankfuness. shall look it in
all future life monument Of the generosity Of
Cincinnati My children shall be taught TO hold il
in grateful remembrance and to love the city and its
inhabitants who gave it to them
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-19
MIR. CLAY.

We invite the attention Of the reader TO the fol-
loving article from the Louisville Journal the editor
Of which paper is the author ofthe Biography Of Mr.
Clay. The explanation which it furnishes will take IA
way the stock nrade of certain Sub Treasury Wing
Nho' we understand, is always harping upon Mr..
lays course in relation to the Slavery question in
n'n'ucky' though he can see nothing very objec-
"ooaole in Mr.. Van Burens course in the Mis-
,ou' question-who, although protested State
r.'s"'s man, is even willing to forget that Mr.. Van
Do'en contends for the right of Congress to dictate
oa'e' petltloning for admission into the Union,
"'' she shall put into her constitution, condi-
'oh precedent 10 her admission We ask attention
10 this article:
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-19

Amusin give do not know when We have been
much more amused than at late occurrence in New
York. Mr.. Bcthuel Peck, Wing candidate FOR
the State Senate, heard that il was reported that he
was q destitute Of capacity and dsoernmen," sub
mitted his head TO the inspection of J. Il. Crowley
Professor OF Phrenology," who. having duly ex-
amned the bumps and cavities hercupon apparent
made report, in due FORM that " the prominenl ner-
vous organs" the head OF the SAID Beihuel Peck
"denote the highest degree of activity, cearnsss of
perception and of thought intensity aud strength
of mind :" that his bump of combativcness IL
large, indicating great boldness and energy, and
strong opposition and resistance TO his enemies. ac-
companed with nildnass and commendable modern
ton - that his bump of constentiousness is large
and very prominent, and indicates high regard for
duty, integrity moral principle, justice and truth -
and that d" his bump of cons,ruct,vcness indicates
great ingenuity, much talent and skill :" IN short
that his head is every similar those Of Mcssrs
Webster and Clay, and surpasses, in its prominent
bumps and formation, the great mass OF heads of
dislns ushed gellcmen." And this examination,
prelaced br formal address to the electors Of the
4lh Senate District, is published by Mr.. Peck, who
very gravey remarks, that, " the science Of phrcn-
ology having become established further ev,-
dence need be adduced establish the true charac-
ter Of your humble servant :" Notwithstanding this
silly proceeding, Mr.. Peck was elected, which, in
asmuch as he is good Wing, we rejoice AT though
doubt his greatness" notwithstanding his
favorable bumps! Probably, however, this is as
good mode Of selecting legislators any other
that has yet been discovered-f phrenoloey be any
thing more than humbug it unquestonably is
We should like to description of Senator
Bentons bumps.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-19

o. The tone of most OF the New YORK wing
papers ON the Abolition question IS all that the oou'h
can desire it to be- There is one exception, howeV-
err, the New York American, which we the more re-
gre, as on all subjects there is no paper entitled TO
more respect. The n Y. Evening Post (the. admin
istraon organ) utters word against the IAN
atics. Its editor, ndeed,is himself furious Adolf
ZIONIST. and is only restrained, by policy from MOIST
ing the black flag.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-19
A MATTER SET RIGHT.

some come OIL .he paragraphs in the Biography Of Hen
EC'ay' written by one of the editors Of this paper
nave OF late been extensively circulated and most
grossly perverted we aude to certain paragraphs
u uush'ng slavery. We have thus far orborne TO
,,,.. Tue nsrePfssenta'ions' to which they have
nation Of the public but forbearance is exhaus
ed, and we will at once and forever set this matter
right. ' '"'' '''"''o'
forty years ago, the question of the gradual e.
,,hanc'paton Of slaves in Kentucky was agtaed, on
S, Sue occasion of forming new constitution for the
.." kentucky had comparatively few slaves. 1t
;. vas aquestion not Of Federal power exerted on the
mu,'on OF slavery,lbut of unquestoned State pow
ana pp'ed Z" slavery, within the undsputed limits,
S ander the exclusive and acknowledged sovereign
c @p' tne State. Pennsy vania had adopted, and
'''' States bad adop'ed the system Of gradual e.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-19

&C. A writer in the Martinsburg Gazette states,
on the authority of an old Scottish Magazine, that
good yeast administered in doses Of one or Two spoon
fulls at short intervals is a most excellent remedy
for scarlet fever putrid sore throat; and as the
last named disease extent prevalent here,
we have deemed it not amiss to copy the sugges-
ton.