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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-06-26

0Hss ~ TINE CSsroas MovsA-Ent<r 1s.,1cr
-Ds2sty Csiiectsp, No. r. satiss q. n, =. -"
MsScht This paper, believe, REQUIRES you, go.
ture. youi signa-
Dept. B. Go to Deputy A.. it is NOT nv bu,,...
Mereht. Sir am referred TO you 10 have ,h;ss.-
per signed.
Dept A. (Readng Revenue Laws, and NOT look-
Jug ups) Cote Depaty c. or D. No time to attend,
10 il. esss~.
Mercht Deputy A. requests you to execute this
paper.
Dept. d. I'll be diff will receive any or
ders frOm Dept. A. NJ
Mercht DEPUTY c., you will please sign this pa
per.
DeptC. Looks at the paper-throws it down
ano makes tracks to another part of the building.
Exit Merchant with document signed, but not
without great trouble
The accompanying transaction is true to the letter
and of every day occurrence.
70 The Raves bring out new pantomime at
Nlbo's this evening, called the Invisible Harlequin.
The great Gabriel susnins the part of the HARLEQUIN.
They also produce Vaudeville in the French Ian
gnage. Go early and get seats.
VALUABLE PuBLICATIoS-Mr CHARLES 7 ohr,ar
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-06-26

ADsrSx or wArER.-In reply to the following
we can only say that the street Inspector of the 9th
ward ought 10 be seundy cudgelled for his pains in
suffering any lady to be put to so great inconvc-
nience as our subscriber complains Of. Good water
is the greatest blessing enjoy upon EARTH be-
sides coed wife and good sound sleep; and every
facility ought to be afforded our citizens for procuring
a plentiful supply OF first rate water -
Ma. Epfroa,-As you are the only man that pays
the Least attention to the wants Of the ladies' will
YOU be so cbqng 10 hint 10 the street inspector Of
The eighth ward, the necessity Of having the pump
on the corner OF Grand and Thompson streets repair
ed as il is putting ladies TO great Inconvenience
this warm weather to be obliged 10 go near quarter
OF mile Ito st. Johns Psrk) before we can get wa
er to make tea. OSE OF vouR SuBscaIBEas.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-06-26

NAUGHTY GIKLsAsp Boys.--We would advise pa
rents and guardians TO be cautious how they send
Their children to buy strawberries 10 sell again. IN
the Fulton Market every afternoon. u is disgusting
to zee hundreds Of girls while os6ns about the
market two or three hours, waiting for strawberries,
rempisg with clam.beys, sailors, and every sort Of
trash We sincerely hope that the attendant on the
market will receive orders from the proper author-
ties, 10 put an end to such ebscenity. II this isi-
qu,ous school be allowed to 90 on, we shall soon
have full crop with which to Gil our Cyprian
abodes.
Passengers in the Brooklyn boats will do well to
b careful what they lay down in the ferry. houses
or, Il may be, they will have IL stolen BY some Of
these little female strawberry losfers. Place your
articles in the care Of one Of the gentlemen who
receive the fare They arc ans, worthy fellows
God blsss themi
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-09-28

and more beautiful formation-the same
ingredients-the same atoms--reunited and
more perfect. Shall we say then that the
soul, the reason, the intelligence of man
call it by what term we please--is less than
matter' Are the senseless and nanimate
objects we meet endued with an eternity
of existence which the soul is denied Are
our very bodies-,hc earthly temples-of
superior nature to the spirit which inbabits
them? Reason--the boosted champion of
those who would be wise above what is
written, revolts at such a degrading idea
thought full Of ingruttude to Omnipo
tence, and doubling of his wisdom.
AS there is an autumn to the year so
to each mans life, who is not cut down at
midsummer or in the spring time of his ex
'stence, there is time, when his only Joy is
IN retrospecton, or in the enjoyment of the
present fruits of past labor or industry
The autumn of life answers to the Fall of
the year. Its winter is death-and beyond
that death the Christian believes that there
is another Sprng--the advent of life
eternal. Happy are those whose autumn
is the frul'on of early promise.
We have this season abundant reason 10
be grateful for the bounties of kind Provi.
dence Not only are crops abundant-the
fruits which minister to our enjoyment, as
well as the more solid food upon which we
depend for support: but universal health
enables those for whom these blessing are
intended to partake Of them in joy and
thankiuIness- At no period for many q
year have so many happp circumstances
combined to bless US as at the present. Let
us then, while we rejoice, remember the
Gver,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-09-28

her third was to talk. The opening as
usual was mere torreut of CALCULATIONS
'ntermlxed with ,uperation-.but she
gradually fell into lecture with many
heads. First she described oil she had
done for the Blacks, and then, alas J.! all
the Blacks had done for her. Next she
insisted on the enormity of the crime, and,
anon as she enlarged on the nature of its
punishment. IL was here that she was
most eloquent. She traced the course of
human justice, from detection to conviction,
and thence 10 execution, literally throwing
dissection into the bargain and then de-
scendlng with Dante into the unmontona.
bic regions, she painted its terrors and tor
lures with all the crcumstantial fidelity
that certain very Old Masters have dis.
played on the same subject.
"And now, you black wretch" she con-
cluded, having just given the finishing
touch TO portrait of Satan himself "and
now, you black wretch. insist on knowing
what | was robbed for. Come tell me
what tempted you! I'm determined TO
hear it? insist, say, on knowing wha,
was to be done with the wages of inqui'y!'
She insisted, however, in vain. The
black wretch had seriously inclined her
ear to the whole lecture. grinnng and
blubbering by turns. The Judge with his
black cap, the Counsel and their wigs, the
twelve men in box, and Jack Ketch hi5n.
self--whom she associated with that pleas,
ant West Indian parsonage, John Canoe
had amused, nay ticked her fancy; the
press-room. the irons, the rope, and the
Ordinary, whom she mistook for an over
seer, had raised her curiosity, and excited
hev fears; but the spritualies without
any reference to Obeah had simply mystl
fled and Disguised her. and she was now 10
fit of the sulks. Her mistress, however,
persisted in her question and not the less
pertlnacIousy. perhaps, from expecting q
new peg whereon to hang fresh lecture.
She was determined 10 learn the destination
OF the stolen money and by dint of inss.
ting, caJoling, and, above all, threatening
for Instance, with the whole Posse Com
ltatls-she finally carried her point.
Gus, him money! Here's fuss" ex-
claimed The Gu prit, quite worn out at last
oy the persecution. "Cus him money !
here's fuss! What me teal him for ?
What me do wild him. What any body
teal him for' Why, for sure, to buy su.
gar ;"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-09-28
AUTUMN.
There is fearful spirit busy now;
Already have the elements unfiirIed

There is fearful spirit busy now;
Already have the elements uniilrled
~, ihe'r banners the great sea- wave is upcurled;
Inc cloud comes; the fierce winds begin 10 blow
ABOUT ana p,ndly on their errands 60;
nhu quickly WIN the pale red leaves be hurled
rom 'he,r dfy boughs, and ali the forest world.
Stripped of its pride, be like desert show.
love that moaning music which hear
IN The bleak gusts ofAutumn, for the soul
seems gathering tidings from another sphere,
M"u ~ suo'l'ne, mysterious sympathy,
Han bounding spirit GIBBS and swelis more high
Accor1ant to The pillows lolter roll.
Again has the revolution of the seasons
brought.. us to that period of the yea,
which is peculiarly the time Of thought,
and ofgratitude. TIE Creator has so har.
monized natural objects and seasons with
the revelations he has vouchsafed of The
principles of true religion, that nature and
revelation mutually support and sustain
each other. The objects which greet our
senses are types of the truths which
religion offers to the mind. The thinking
being needs no other conformation than
Nature generally spreads before him of the
truth OF religion, and the Immortality Of
the soul. In support of the belief that the
spirit ofman has an eternal existence, we
have the truth in nature that matter car
never be annihlated. The most that
chance and change can do toward it's de-
struction is to change its form. Though
in one shape it appears 10 vanish before us
it is only again TO present itself 10 a new
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-12-19
JEWELRY, VARIETY, &C.

~ AVlNG increased and replenisled my list of
II ID variety articles the public are invited to call
and examine them. My stock consists Of
Finger Rings Breast Pins, Ear Rings,
Watch Guards, Seals, and Keys, Silver Thimbles
Silver Pencil Cases, Taior's Thimbles g. Scissors,
Silver, steel, common, and plated Spectacles,
Goggles Motto Seals, Silk Pulses,
Rogers's superior Penknives, do. fine Scissors.
Pocket Books of various kinds, Steel Pens.
Leather drinking Cups, Portable Inkstands
Fms and Needles of the very best quality,
Hair, cloth, and tooth Brushes,
An assortment of tuck, neck, side, and various
other kinds of Combs,
Visiting cards, shaving Boxes razor Strops
Pocket Compasses, Cologne water, Florida do.
Honey water, n superior perfume,
M'l'< OF roses, for identifying the skin,
Chloride Soap, superior shaving soaps,
White, Bar, and CASTLE do
Macassar and antique Oils for beautifying the
hair, IndeIlbe Ink,
Superior black writing Ink, tooth powder,
Chlorine tooth paste, lip salye,
Court plaster, pink saucers toys of all kinds &c.
&c. NM DopSpv
October 10, 1885,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-12-19
NE w GOOD
w + L g o ~ & . O IL.


A RE now receiving ond opening general as
"a sortment of FAIL e& UY1nEI1gFsE2
(efDCOlDE32 consisting IN part of
Blue, black, drab, and fancy colored Cloths,
Do Cassimeres, super. London rib'd & stripe do
Blue, mixed, dtab, and fancy colored Sattinet,s,
Kentucky and Glenrock Jeans,
French and English Mernoes Of every shade,
jacquard and printed do, French Bombazines,
Colored Mackinaw Blankets for Overcoat.,
Rose, Whitney, and Point do,
Cd Green Floor Cloth,
White, red, green, and yellow Shifting Flannel,
Merino, Silk, and Cotton Hosiery
Beaver, Kid, Silk, and Cotton Gloves,
Winter Chimes and Calicoes,
Highland Sbawls, "A Cd and Sd,
Brocha do, Sd Al and Cd
Chenille, and Silk do, and H'd'k'fs.
1aiieta, Satin and Gauze Ribbands,
Linen Cambria Bandana, and Madrass H'dkfs.
Black Italian Cravats, black SILK Velvet
Cambrick, Jackonet, and Swiss Muslins,
Barred, striped, and figured Swiss,
Zephyr, Norsted, Working Canvass &C. &C.
Domestics-such as bleached and brown Sheet
fngs and Shirtngs,
Apron and Furniture Checks, white and brown
Drlings,
Cotton, Osnaburgs, Tickings, &C. &c.
together With general assortment Of GROCERIES,
HARDWARE, GLASS AND QuEEhSWARE. to which
they would respectfully invite the tention of deal
els.
October 10, 1885,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-12-19
LAST NOTICE.

FHNlIE undersigned take this occasion Of again
n giving notice 10 all persons indebted TO the
late concern Of LAUcK & STEpHEE, that il is in
dsPehsibiy necessary, thu oil their accounts shall
bs Immediately closed. No further postponement
OF these settlements can be allowed. and in all ca.
scs where the money annot be promptly paid, it
viii be expected that satisfactory assurances shall
be given Of he payment within "A reasonable time.
One Of the undersigned expects leave the
County for liichmend about The Goth Of December,
and all claims in regard which some satisfactory
arrangement Is not made by that time, will be pla-
ced in dnc course Of law for collection.
CBAS. JAS. FAULKNER,
EDMUND PENDLETON,
Nov. 81, Trustees Of Louck a. STEPHEN.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-12-19
Eesc Fan Haad EJ'iNteF
GOODS,

VIE undersigned are just receiving a large and
n general assortment of FAIL AND WIN
IER GOODS, among which may be found
Cloths, Cassimeres, and Cassnetts of every de-
scription
Merino, silk, Valencia, and Cashmere Vestngs,
I'd and Cd English and French Merinoes,
Kept Silks OF every color and pattern,
Piain biue-black, and brack Gro De Swiss,
Do. do. Lustring, Mouseain DeLain,
French Chintz, Merino Shawls and H'd'k'fs.,
English and Domestic prints, together with eve
ry article generally found in n retail Store
We would respectfully invite our friends and the
public generally, to call and examine our stock of
Goods, as they have been purchased with great
caution, and as determined to sell them on
terms that will not fail to give satisfaction.
Oct. 10. 1888. BURNS & SEIBERT
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-12-19
Dissolution.

VIE co-partnershp heretofore existing be-
n tween the undersigned, under the name and
style OF Shober s. Stewart was dissolved on the Sd
inst, by mutual consent. All persons whom the
late firm is indebted, all who are indebted to the
said firm, and all having unsettled accounts with
IT, are notified to come forward and have an adjust
mcpt without delay. ADAM SHOBER,
Dec. 5, 1888. --3w ADAM STEWART
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-12-19
IaiROn'in Go

FES4L undersigned. would again. through the
medium OF the press, inform tho public that
ne still continues 10 carry on the above business as
formerly, where he will endeavor to manufacture
garments according TO the
MAlElAS1E LSASELONS3
winch ne has just received from New Nofk He
would no hesitate 20 say that all work entrusted TO
his care, shall be done in as neat and durable n
manner as can be done elsewhere, and shall not be
sn, passed 10y any. In returning his thanks to the
PuDhe. Tor past iavors he hopes 10y strict attention
~ oeS,"eS'' 70 receive more liberal support from
h's ,euo" ci'zens JOHN TOKE.
Martnsburg October II 1874
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-12-19
Cash for Wheat.

TTyfIE subscribers wish to purchase DyOOO
H. BUSHELS OF '5ylsGaGA1PS for which they
will pay the highest market piice IN Cash, or will
grind on the usual terms, and deliver the Flour in
Georgetown, at twenty five cents per barrel. Far
mers having wheat will find it to their interest to
give us a call before selling.
STARBUCK Sc FORMAN.
Mouth Of Opequon, Sept. ~, 1838.--3m.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-12-19
Transportation.

On the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.
VIE undersigned announces to the Mllers and
n farme's OF Berkeley and Jefferson, that hi.
arrangements have now been made for carrying ON
the business of Boating, an extent that will en-
aoie hm to facilitate the transportation of produce
OF every description, either down or up and with
view TO the further accommodation Of the public. he
has determined to carry Flour from his landing 10
ueofgetown' All the rate otfoeniy:ee cents per bar
ret ana other produce in proportion.
-, ,,' WIN al All nmes purchase--and pay the cash
-ffoar, Corn, Rye, oats, CloUer Seed. and eyery
other description ofprodace usually carried 10 he
Sea-boaid Tor market--and for which be will give
the highest price. WILLIAM HORTT
.AIeust s. I838-tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-12-19

The papers contain rumors of defalca-
tons amono the officers Of the Executive
Departments at Washington-the extent
and character of which are not known
IL is said the subject will be made a mat
Ger oil early and rigid investigation bv
Congress. Ii Gen. Jackson had nerr;t
ted Congress to make inquiries before
these things might have been prevented
Richmond Wig.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-12-19
Brass Foundry,

In Ndrtinsburg, Berkeley county, Va.
SAVING fitted up his establishment for the
H. u purpose, the undersigned would respectfully
notify the public, that he is now ready to make to
order, every description Of Brass Castin rs usually
called for in this section Of country He will al all
times be ready cast AMI furnish at short notice
Machine castings, ARdirons. Tenders, Bells &c
all OF which will be made in style equal to those
gotten in the city or at any Fonadry in the country
Those IN want of any article in this branch of his
business will do well to CALL as they will find bis
articles cheap, and can be supplied on terms as
reasonable eau be had at any other establishment
June g. 1885. JOHN II. BLONDEL.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-12-19
NIAw ig.AtliL GOODS

VHNHE undersigned takes pleasure in informing
Il his friends, customers, and the public, that be
has just received from Philadelphia and Baltimore,
and finished opening large and general assortment
of New and Cheap FALL GOODS, which be is able
to- and will, sell at such prices as cannot ta'l to
please, and he feels confident that persons wanting
good bargains will not be disappointed when they
call on him. THOMAS G. SMITH.
Sepiember 10 1885,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-12-19

VEsPAsrAN ELLIS, Esq, Senator from
the Williamsburg and Eastern Shore dis
riot, Va, has resigned his seat !; and Go.
vernon Campbell has ordered special
election to be held on the 2d day ofJanu-
airy next, 10 supply The vacancy. Charles
io,cn Free Press.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-12-19
CARRIERS HOTEL

Chdrlestown, Jefferson County, Va.
AZ This new, large, and commodiou,
N...1G HOUSE, situated on the Main
Mz% IJ;ss street, short distance vest of
70 % the Court House, is now prepared
to entertain company large scale, in the
best style, and most comfortable manner Addi-
tons to the house have recently been made and the
whole fitted up with a view TO accommodate the ira.
Yelling public, and others, in style and manner
uipassed at any establishment west of the Blue
Ridge. The proprietor's engagements at the Shan.
nondnie Springs will interfere with the arrange
nents ct this House--eveTy department of which
viii continue TO be conducted in manner to insore
entire satisfaction. ISAAC n. CARTER,
'iey 10 1000 agent.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-12-19
NOOE a n mMrSgg
H'O the Farmers.

THE undersigned hereby gives notice that he
n has purchased the Falling Hrtsr MI, lately
the property OF Archibald Sherer, esq, and is pre-
pared to purchase Wheat of those who are dispo.
sea 10 SELL Tor which he will pay the highest mar
ket price in Cash. To those who prefer having
their wheaf manufactured, he would say that he will
grind on the usual terms, stand the inspection, ard
deliver the Flour in Georgetown fot Mirty cents
per barrel. He will ALSO continue the Boating b.
s,"eSs, as heretofore, and will transport Merchan
dive and Produce, of every description that may be
committed to his charge, cheap and expeditions
as can be done by any person, or company, on the
lanai CRARLES DOWNS
August Is, l333-tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-12-19

On the 2lst. Mr.. Benton was re.elec.
tea 10 the United States Senate, by the
Legislature of Missouri. The vote stood
for Thomas II. Benton z5-ior Abel
Leonard, 4s.-Charlesiopn Frer Press.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-12-19
SECOND SUPPLY

Twenty. fUe per cent Cheaper than exert
NNHE Subscribers have just returned from the
IL eastern cities with splendid fashionable. du-
rable, and elegant assortment OF FALL d WINTER
GOODS, which our customers and the public are in
yiied to call and examine. We only say tina,
we have spared no pains to make our assortment as
large and complete as any in the State. Persons
who favour with their custom and patronage may
be assured ofbeing accommodated on the bestterrns
To those who have supported our House by their
friendly patronage we return our greatest scknowl
edgements. and solicit a continuance offavor. We
invite friends and the public to call and exama
If they goods at reduced prices. and for
their satisfaction, as facts speak louder than
words. Wecsnnot, and will not enumerate our
artles, but will say that stock very heavy and
must be disposed OF in way.
0ct.3l. A. ROBINSON g. Co
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-12-19
E'gYgftE.

HNHE undersigned has leased to Martin Rousch
IA me Lands near Martinsburg known as the
AET.dge Lands and has made it the duty OF
dauons.-All persons will be prosecuted who shall
be caught taking fire-wood or any other timber
rom sand Lands, or passing through the same. Ell
Their on horseback or with Wagons
JAMES S. PENDLETON.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-12-19

We learn from the Frederick Herald
that Mr.. John Rigney has been appointed
Post Master in that city, in the place of
MIR. Jacob Rohr, reno we'd Chaylestopn
Free Press.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-12-19
NarsinsbUks.
SAVINGS INSTITUTE

SAVINGS INSTITUTION.
by resolution of the Board of Directors ofthis
EE Institution, the following rates eliBteFest have
been adopted for the goyernment Of the Treasurer
thereof, in receiving money on deposte, VIZ -
For deposites, payable months
after demand, certificates may 5 per cenfuH
be issued, bearing an interest per anawS'
al the rate of
For deposites. payable monthsl
after demand, certificates may 4 per ssntun
be issued, bearing an interest per GnRufa.
Al the rate of
For deposItes, payable sixty days
after demand certificates may per cenfup,
be issued, bearing an intesest pereaaum
at the rate of
BY order, JOSEPH BURNS, Tbeasuycy.