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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-24

A1z- In our next, We intend to lay before
orr readers the Sub Treasury Bill reported by
Mr.. Wright, Chairman Of the Finance commit
lee in the Senate. The bill has twenty
sections, and is considerable lengthy, but as we
deem it all important that our readers should be
well acquainted with this plan. in its latest anu
most improved form, we shall endeavor TO make
rom for H.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-24
JAMES II. STEPHENS,
Secretary.

A, meeting Of The young men Of Mar
tinsburg. assembled at the Globe Tavern,
for the purpose Of expressing their regret
for the loss OF their friend aud compan-
ion, JOHN A. HENDERSON Mr.. w. KRoE
SEN being called 10 the Chair and Mr.
John 5. Long appointed Secretary. b.
H.. Boyd, VIM. ID Cunningham and David
T.. Oak was appointed committee TO
prepare resolutions in testimony Of res.
pect of their deceased friend: wbcreupon
the following resolutions were unanimous,
ly adopted
Resoiped. That we do most sincerely
lament his death. not only as compani
on out as one OF our best friends, and one
less 10 our circle.
hesotred. That we do sympathize with
his family for their loss, which we know
they greatly feel, and we will, with them
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-24
la EsGyefse Guards.
WIN u 1UNUV
Secretary.

VOU are requested TO meet at the
a Globe Tavern, Mar,insburg. on Fri
day evening the s6ih inst at half past 6
o'clock, for The purpose Of making prepa
rations for celebrating the anniversary Of
Washington's birth day.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-24

ENTE will Sell, or Rent, the House
w and Lot. with the Wagon Makers
Shop adjoining. at present occupied by
MIR Calender b. Wildly, and give pos
session on the LIST Of April II is an
excellent stand for Wagon Maker. ha
wing been occupied as such for twenty
years. Apply to
JOHN w. BOYD s. Co.
January IL 1919 If
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NOT ICE n,

IN r., The notes given at the
II - sale of The personal pro
SSSSA9 perry Of William Camp.
bell decd. in March last, became due on
the 90lh ult. The situation of the estate
requires that they be Immediately collec
ted Persons indebted, will please call
and take up their obligations.
EDMUND P. HUNTER, .qdmr.
January s, iSSs.-A
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-24

SftrUt!ttd AT rules held IN the Clerks
Office Of the County Court Of Berkeley, on
Monday the LIST day Of January 1888.
Aaron Chaiiin, for William Tccl, free man Of
color ptif.
against
Michael Runner aud others arts.
IN CHANCERY.
NHF defendants, Joseph Robinson and
q Eve his wife, George Childs and
Elizabeth his wife, John Miller and Ma
~ his wife. Joseph Reed. aud Cathsrine
Reed, Robert Reed. Charlotte Reed Mar
garet Reed. John Reed. William Reed,
and Joseph Reed, children Of the said 10.
seph Reed, the first named. not having
entered their appearance and given secu
rity according to the act of Assembly and
the rules Of the court, and il appearing to
the court that they are not inhabitants oil
the Commonwealth il Is ordered that
the said defendants do appear here on the
second Monday in March next, and an
swer the bill Of he complainant iur
Their, that this order he published IN III,
Martinsburg Gazette for two months sue
cessively and posted at the front door o
the Court House cf the county.
A Copy. --Teste.
HARRISON WAITE. o p @.
January 3. 1855. Am
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-24
of Literary Talent /.
The l4ady's Rock,
Hacing larger circulation than any
other monthly periodical in Ameri-
ca, and colored plate Of the
--latest Fashions in cue.
RI sander.

II was with sincere pleasure that the publisher
mentioned las, season, the arrangement by which
the Lady's Book aud Ladies' American Maya
zine, were united, and 10 be edited by Mrs, Sa-
rah J. iiale.--it is with equal pleasure that he
now informs the patrons Of the work, that he has
made arrangement with Miss LESLIE, auihor
Of Pencil Sketches, Mrs. Washington Potts. &c.
who Will bc connected with Mrs. Hale In lend
Ing interest 10 The pages Of the Lady's Book
Her powerful aid will commence with the Jann-
AIRY No. 1888. Ia addition 10 the above, every
number Of the work next year will contain a
plate Of superbly colored fashions.
The subscriber cndeavors by extraordinary
exeitions 10 show his gratitude for the very ma.
ny favors he has received from hts kind friends,
the public. From among the many female wri-
ters Of America, perhaps no two ladies' could
have been selected, whose varied talents arc 30
well calculated 10 adorn work like the Lady's
Book When il is mentioned that Mrs Sigour-
ncy aud Greenvilie Mcllen, are contributors 20
The poetical department., II will be useless 10
waste argument in eudcav oring 10 show what is
apparsnt-,hat the Lady's Book will stand unri-
vailed among the periodicals Of the country.
Each Numb, also contains two pages Of FASH
ionable Music---in many cases original.
i Some Of the Contributors.
Mrs. SARAH J. Hale, Editor, Mrs. l.. II. 81
Courtney, Mrs. Ann y Stephens, Mrs Caroline
Lee Hentz, Mrs +. =. Elicit. Miss Leslie, Mis-
II. #. Gould. Miss g. T.. Gooch, Miss l.. III.
Medina, k. $. Mackenzie, l., l.. D., H. Penn
Smith, Is. d. Thatcher, Mrs Phelps, Mrs. VIII.
lard, Mrs. Farar, Mrs. Wells, Greenvillc Mel
len, Joseph r. Chandler, Morton McNichaei.
Robert 7. Conrad, Alexander Dimitry, A. M
". r. Hale. T.. Burke Fisher, N. g. Brooks, A,
NJ, William T.. Burton, Wills Gayle Clark
! Joseph G. Neal, Mrs. EEbury. Mrs. Gilman
Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Woodhuii. Miss Charlotte s
Cushman. Rev. J. II. Clinch, Constant Guilion
r Mrs. Sedgwick.
(QJ- Isrms.--The terms OF the Lady's Book
are S per annum, or Two Copies for s 8. pay.
able in advance. All orders must be addressed
10 l. a. Cooley. Literary Rooms.
tnfsnuf 81 one door beiosc Strsnh.
! o. CLUBBTNG.--As the publisher Of the
Lady's Book is connected with the other popu-
lar periodicals. he suggests for the convenience
|of remittance, the following system Of clubbing.
Lady's Book and Bulwer's Novels. for SO /;
i.ady's Book and Msrryau's Novels, IS; Bull
wer's and Mary ats Novels, (seyenteen 10 all }
So; f.ady's Book and Saturday News, So I;
Lady's Book and Celebrated Trials, &b; Bul.
wers or Marquis Novels aud Celebrated Tri-
uls. SIS.
| Philadelphia. Nov. Is, 1887.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-24
Estray Steer.

q SAME to the farm of the undersien
" ed in Berkeley County. early in No
vember 1887, a brindle STEER, with
short horns, a crop off the right ear,
an under bit off each ear, and apprai
sed at $40 The owner is requested to
come, prove property, pay charges and
take him away.
ELISHA BOYD.
Ian % 1919 ct
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-24
Wanted.

roo BUSHELS OF CLOVER
SEED. The undersigned wisn
to purchase 500 bushels OF Clover Seed;
for which they viii par liberal price.
WILSON s. DOLL.
Jan 10, 1887.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-24
CLOTHS

CaSSIAiERES r CaSSfINETTS;
to which they would call the attention Of
all who are IN want OF the article as they
feel satisfied IT Will be 10 their advantage.
English Mernoes, French Chnlzes,
Calcoes, Rich Figured ChaIy,
with heavy stock Of Domestic Goods,
Groceries, Hard. Queens. Stone. aud
WOODE.N WaRE.
January 5. 1858.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-24
Still Receiving Drugs, SC. sc.

EETM. DORSEY, is constantly receiv
w ing additions TO his stock Of Drugs
and Medicines. The following articles
have just arrived.
Swaims' Psnscea, fIouck's. ditto;
Black Vsfnish. a superior article;
Red Ink. Howard's Patent Starch,
Chlorine Tooth Wash,
Chlorine Tooth Paste, Sal Eratus;
Chloride Soap, British Lustre &c, &c.
All Of which will be sold low.
Dec. 20, 1887,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-24


In Stanton on the 9th inst, john j.
CRAG, Esq Attorney at Law. aud former.
~ member oil the House of Delegates,
aged 81.
In Wlliamsport, on Saturday evening
last. MIR. JOHN A. HESDERsoS, son Of Mr..
John L. Henderson Of this place, aged
~ years.
The remains of the deceased were
brought TO the residence OF his father, on
Sunday, from whence, on Monday, they
were followed TO The grave by the La
Fayette Guards, of which he was mem
Der, and by large concourse Of sorrow
ing relatives and friends.
After the exercises Of the funeral. were
concluded, the members of the La Fay
cite Guards met at the Globe Tavern aud
organized themselves ioto meeting by
calling Lieut. ANTHONY ). CHAMBERS TO
the Chair. and appointing Lieut.. James
III. Stephens Secretary. Capt. John )
Harrison, Lieut., JAS IL. Stephens, VIM.
K. Wilcox, and Sam'i w. CatIin, were
appointed committee TO prepare pre-
amble and resolutions expressive OF the
sense of the meeting. The committee
retired and prepared the following which
were unanimously adopted.
Whereas, an affecting dispensaiion Of
Divine Providence. has deprived US. by
the decease OF MIR. john A. HENDERSON,
OF one Of the most esteemed aud worthy
members of our corps our community
OF one oil its most respectable and prom
ising young meD- and his parents, OF an
amiable, aheclionate, and dearly beloved
son, whose worth was priced by all who
knew him, aud by none more than by the
members Of this corps, who feel, most
sensltiveiy. the loss they have sustained
by his early decease.
ResoiUed therefore, That the members
Of this corps, do most sincerely deplore
the loss, from their ranks, OF their late
associate, John A Henderson, whose am.
liable manners, kind disposition. soldier
like and gentlemanly department, had en-
deared him to the whole company.
Resoired, That we do feelingly sympa
thlse with the parents, and kindred, of
the deceased. for the loss they have sus
tanned by the death OF their son, and re-.
lative.
Resolced, That, as token of respect
for the deceased, we will wear Grape on
the left arm for thirty days.
Resotced, That cory of these proceed
ings, signed BY the Chairman and Score.
tary, be presented TO the parents Of the
deceased, and that another copy be sent
10 the MariInsburg Gazette for publica-
ton. ANTHONY S. CHAMBERS,
Chairman.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-24
Martinsburg Savings Institution,
Iauuary IRIS.

MaTtTnsDUTS SHVIHSs IHsIItutIOn. D
January I 1898.
I EsHE board of Directors Of this Insti
n tuition have this day declared di
videud Of 81 per cent for the months
ending the Sist day Of December 1887.
Stockholders, and deposi,ors, may receive
their dividends on demand by calling at
the Office Of said Institution.
JOSEPH BURNS,
Jan. IL, 1888. Treasurer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-24

15ttQttttd.-At rules held in tho Clerk s
Office OF the County Court of Berkeley on Mon
day the LIST. day Of January, 1888.
Daniel Lefever pitf.
against
Barbara Leopard, widow Of Michael Leopard,
and others dts.
IN CHANCERY.
TIME defendants Adam Leopard and
a Jonas Lechrone aud Nancy his wife.
not having entered their appearance AID
given security, according to the act Of As
sembly, and rules Of the Court, and it ap.
pearing 10 the Court that they sse not 10
habitsnts Of this Commonwealth; it is or
dered that the said defendants do appear
here. on the second Monday in March next
and answer the bill Of the Complainant
and further. that. this order be published
in the Mariiasburg Gazette, for2 months
successfully and posted at the front door,
Of the Court House Of this County.
A Copy Tede.
HARRISON WAITE, c. &c
January $. iS3S.-2m.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-24
NEW FIRM!

& TRUNK MAKING BUSINESS,
in all their various b, anches. All the va
rious articles pertaining 10 their line'of bu.
siness, will be kept constantly on hand, OF
made TO order at short notice.
A share OF the public patronage is re
spectiully solicited.
December 6, 1637.--tf
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Martinsburg Savings Institution.
Ia lAslA

"
January 1, 1898.
Tue subscribers being appointed by the
President and Directors. Committee,
for the purpose Of enguiring into ,ts az
fairs for the last six months, have perTor
med the duty assigned them. and respect
fully report, that the stock OF Weekly and
Monthly deposites amounts to
sas4a,50
Special. do /" So4s.77
Individual, do. 2725.75
Unclaimed dividends. 40.43
FINES received, g A,2S
Interest received, Z" 1856 as
ei034s,I3
Or
BY notes discounted, s6231.4 Al
Interest paid on spe }
cial depostes and ex 1922
penses.
Cash on hand, .407I,44
sIo3s4,l3
All OF which il respectfully submitted
by SEAMANS GARARD.
RlCH'D McSHERRY.
JACOB POISAL,
JOHN w. BOYD.
January 10, 1888
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-24
CARTER y HOTEL.
III
CHARI,ESTOWN Va.

vHNHE subscriber respectfully announ.
u ces TO his former customers and the
public generally. that he has opened
HOUSE OF ENTERTAINMENT
in the large and commodious three .sto.
ry brick building of MIR. George w. Sap
two doors West Of the Court
House. Charlestown, where be will be
happy TO receive call from those who
are disposed TO patronisc him.
N. CARTER. .Agent.
CharIestoWn, Jan. %. 1855
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-24
Notice.

ElNIGS-A lot OF superior fresh Figs just
n received, and for sale by
W.. DORSEY.
Dec. IS 1887.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-24

The MAILs.-The Scioto Gazette complains
Of the hardness with which its exchanges from
the east arrive at their destination. The Mar
tnsburg Gazette, it says, is not received till a.
bout ten days after its publication, and other pa
pers from the cast are equally slow in their
travels to the west. The eastern papers are
not, however, the only ones that travel at
snail pace after being committed to the leathern
bags of Uncle Sam. Yesterday morning we re-
ceived the Scioto Gazette Of the 4th instant, II
having been on the road but 10 days,--the Balti-
more Gazette of the 18th inst, Patriot OF the
18th, National In,elligencer of the 18th the
Georgetown d. C. Advocate of the 18th, and
the Southern Religious Telegraph oil the 18th
We wish that some effective means would be
used BY the Post Master General 10 expedite
the slotc mail, until il shall become as useful as
it was ere the plan Of fast mails was put into
operation. The regular and speedy transmits
sion Of all matters committed to the mail is the
ouly means of rendering il useful 10 those from
whom its support is derived.
n5- A Convention of the Editorial fraternity
Of this State assembled in Richmond on the 18th
inst OF their proceedings. none have reached
us, save that Thomas Richie Of the Richmond
Enquirer was appointed Chairman, and VIM. M
Backford o the Fredericksburg Arena, Secre-
tary,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-24

The Virginia House of Delegates have
passed similar resolution to that adop
ted by the Maryland House Of Delegates
appointing committee to examine in /.
to the condition of the Banks of the Com
monwealth, with power to send for Der
sons and papers. We advise them forth
with to the Hermitage-Gen. jackson
will feel bound to substantate his whole.
sale charges against the Banks generally
ana the pets" in particular. He would
DC good witness. albeit the many ques
hons OF veracity which he has on hand
unsettled might tend to impair the weight
OIL BIS evidence with some..- Bait Chron,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-24

The WAY THEY MARRY IN Texas "A
correspondent Of the Baltimore Transcript
says 81 rode thirty miles the other day
to marry couple, but got belated. and
did not reach the house till about twelve
at night. Folks abed, bride to be, and all;
ana deal oil trouble it was to wake them.
They hnally gotup, struck light, spread
the table, dread, venison. and wild hon.
cyl were married. and went to bed
gain"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-24

III FMONS.-Ffesh Lemons just recei
EA we'd and for sale by
Dec. IS. 1857. w. DORSEY.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-24
The Church Harmony.

January II, 1888 III
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For Sale or Rent.

Jan. "a. IsSs.-sw.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1838-07-11
SAW-MILL FOR, SALE.

THE subscriber now offers for sale,
L at low price. for cash or approved
paper, his lot OF land. containing about
two acres, with good Saw-Mill. conven'
ientlY situated on small stream about
two miles from Brandon Village, on the
road 70 Whiting. with good and conve0'
lent Dwelling House, Barn, &c. I'M
mediate possession given, and crops on
the ground, it desired.
..s:s .-.-. -.. L. SMITH.
brandon 1I1lr 9 1929
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1838-07-11

"a ~STRAYED from the pas
Nakn ture of the subscriber
GU in Brandon, on the 28th Gay az
- - of May, a bay horse cor l.
three years old this Spring, Of good sIze'
with black name and tail, star in the fUF9
head; and had poke on when he IeI
the pasture. Whoever will return s1Iu
colt, or give information concerning h'0'
shall PROFESSIONALLY rewarded.
I ~. - JESSE HINES
Brandon, June 20, 1888. s9:4
MEMOIRS OF J. R. MCDONALD,
This work is now for sale at the
Telegraph Office Price ,5c 81 Of F5 oIaI ps
.r;ty will do well to avail themselves es am,
OF this opportunity, as brought only 99cU ~
les, and they are probably the only ones
sale in the State.
Brandon, May, 1898
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1838-07-11

The gentleman VINO had been chairman of the
committee the preceding year, was supposed, in
consequence of the change in public opinion in
relation to aboltonsts to have injured his political
standing too much, even to be nominated as a can
didate for reelection. -. -
The following resolves were passed by the Le-
gslature of Massachusetts, in April, almost unan-
imously: --'s ~ 49, T.
/. Resolved, That Congress has, by the Consti-
tuition power to abolish slavery and the slave trade
in the District of Columbia and that there is neth-
ing in the terms or circumstances of the acts of
cession by Virginia and Maryland, or otherwise i'm
posing any legal or moral restraint upon its exer-
else. Ts@ II n 4. =.
2. Resolved, That Congress ought to take meas
ures for the abolition of slavery in the District Of
Columbia. <~-s.%t,s5 -
3. Resolved, That the rights of iustice-the
claims of humanity, and the common good, alike
demand the entire suppression of the slave trade in
the District of Columbia. - III ~ L. -,
4. Resolved, That Congress has, by the .Const;.
tuition, power to abolish slavery in the territories of
the United States. . -. r : i. r. a. =
. Resolved, That his Excellency the Governor he
requested to forward a copy of these resolves to
each of the Senators and Representatives in Con,
gress. = ,.-.@-s -.s3. r.. a. .zasz - J
Resolves relating to the slave trade between the
. i. Resolved, That Congress has, by the Copst;.
tuition, power to abolish the traffic in slaves between
different States of the Union.
2. Resolved, That the exercise Of this power is
demanded by the principles Humanity and Justice
3. Resolved, That his ExcelIency the Governor
be requested to forward copy Of these resolves TO
each OF our Senators and Representatives inCon-
gress. LII, l. - = = =
Resolves relating to the admission Of new States
into the Union.- isss1 - 80 sss.fs So -
i. Resolved, That no new State should hereafter
be admitted into the Union, whose Constitution of
of Government shall permit the existence Of domes-
TIC slavery. / ssss IL II. IN - : :.
2. Resolved, That his ExceIlencys the Governor
be requested to forward copy of these resolves to
each Of our Senators and Representatives in Con-
grsss. $780,
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1838-07-11
from the pas

Brandon, July 2, 1888.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-11-01
HEMORIlHOIDS.


HAYS LINIMENT.-Ne Fiction.-This OK.
Il traerdinary chemical composition, the result
ct science, and the invention OF celebrated medi
cal man, the introduoln of which 10 the public
was invested with the solcmnity OF deathbed
Request, has since gained rct utaton unparalleled
fully sustaining the correctness of the laIHeHted
DIR GrIdey's last confession, that :. he dared not
die without giving to posterity tho bcucfit of HE
knowledge this subject" and he therefore
b,queathed to his friend and attendant, Solomoe
Hays, the secret of his discovery.
1t is now used in tho prlncip hospitals, and
the private practice in our country, first and most
certainly for the cure of the Piles, and SO extern
sveiy and etiectuay as to battle creduty, unless
where its effects are Witnessed Externally in the
following complaints:
For Dropsy-Creatng extraordinary absorption
at once.
All swcllings-Reducng them in few hours.
Observation-Disclosures or Chrome, giving 9ulsk
ease.
Sore Throat-By Cancers. Ulcers or Colds
Group aud Whvop.ng Cough-Exlcrnalty, and
over the Cheat.
All Bruises, sprains, and Burns-Curins in .
few hours.
Sores and Ulccrs-Whethcr fresh or long
sta ntng, aud fever sores.
Its operations upon adults and children in reduc-
ing rheumatic sweislngs, and loosening coughs and
tyhtness of the chest by relaxation of the parts,
las been surprising beyond conception. The
common remark OF those wiS have used it in tho
Piles, is Z" IL acts like a charm"
V'rllE Pill ES-lhe price, Il is refunded TO any
person who will use bottle OF Hays Linment
Tor the Piles, and return the empty bottle without
beng cnrcd Those are the positive orders of tho
proprietor TO the Agents; and out OF many thou-
sands sold, not one has been unsuccessful.
W. might insert certificates To any lens an bus
prefer that those who sell the article should ex-
hlbt the original to purchasers
CAUIloN-None can be gennfns without q
splendid engraved wrapper, an Which is my nams,
and also thai Of the Agei..s.
SOEOhf0N HAYS.
Sold wholesale and resasl, by COMSTOCk &
Co, New York, md BY ono Druggls. in every
town III the Union,
For sale By the Wholesale Agents, corner oil
tomhen u IchoupitoIlos stlect, and by the
Apolhecn1ses generally. jo50