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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-01-10
N1RGINJA

Ar Rules held in the Clerks Office
OF Bath County Circuit Superier Cou,f
flaw and Chancefy, on Monday no.
vember 9th, 1885.
Harvey Hicklin, plaintiG,-aesipst
George tilckiin, Charles Stewart, E.
ieanor W eldon. William Pu!lin, Ma
thias Pullin, Thomas Douglas and
- children Of Jane .aie
wife, late Jane PuIlin, Nancy rnJlin
Thomas Pullin and John Pullin. Tho.
mas Smith and Betsy his wife. late
Betsy Pullin, ~
heirs Of Walter Richards.
- the heirs Of Samuel Smith de
ceased, defendants.
The defendants Eleanor We,do,
Matthias Puilin, Thomas Dooelas and
- children of Jane his
wife, late Jane Pulln, John PuII;n
Thomas Smith and Betsy his wife, late
Betsy Puilin, ,ha b l;t.
Of W alter Richards, ,h,
heirs of Samuel Smith, deceased not
having entered their appearance and
given security agreeabiy TO the act ~;
Assembly, and The Rules of this Con-,
and 1T appearing by satisfactory ev;,
dence that they are not inhabitants
OF this Commonwealth 1t is ordered
that the said defendants 90 appear here
on the first Monday in Februarv newt
and answer the plaintiffs bill; and that
sGco.Py OF ms order be forthwith insert
ed III the stanton Spectator" for two
months successfully, and also posted on
the 'front.' door of the Courthouse of this
county.
A copy-Trstc,
CTS. l.. FRANCISCO, Crk.
Nov'r ID. 1888.
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Just received bv
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Staunton, Nov'r p.
TERMS OF THE SPECTATOR

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lyssadC2a1ess SaEaafiVe.

JUST received, large supply of the
Matchiess Sanative. From the great
demand, heretofore, | have been unable
10 keep constant supply. am now
prepared to fill any order under IA
bottles BENZ. F. GRAHAM.
Dec. %, 1888.
Also, general assortment of DR..
huhrs celebrated Medicines, Brandreth's
and WorriSon's Pills, &c.
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EBEE4I WEGEsNo
GJ3 81 ls.sszJ q - g, VA.
For Sale, Or to be leased for a
term Of years.

The Bell Tavern is a comG,odious es-
Enlistment, the main building being a
large frame, to which two , story brick
buildings are attached. This property
is situated on main street in the business
part Of the town, adjoining the Stage Es
adjustment of hlessts, BeIden, Walker
81 Co. There are two Kitchens and
other out houses, together with large
stable, belonging to the premises. From
90 to go persons can be lodged in the es-
adjustment with comfort aud conven-
leuce. The tavern furniture is new and
ample. There Is Pump, opposite on
the same street, affording at all times an
abundance Of the best kind Of water. A
profitable business can be done at this
house by any man determined to keep
good house Of entertainment and accom-.
modations. The Stages from different
points stop at the Bell Tavern, owing to
its locality.
The said tavern will be sold OH ac>
commodatjng terms, or leased for term
of years, and possession will be given at
any time after the first Of September.
n. b. Apply TO p. Beirue, Lewisbnrg,
who will make known the terms. &c.
ANDREW BEIRNE.
August 81, Is3S-9
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WATgTED,
A NEGRO WOMAN

Who is a good Cook, and acquainted
with housework generally. For such
liberal price will be given. Apply to
the editor Of the Spectator.
Nov. %
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II e 81 e D S % 10 f. ca % 81
FOR SALE.
THE FARM. belonging to the devi-
secs otthe late DR.. Alexander Strai,h, is
offered for sale. This farm Contains

oAAS'S" ~ S"iC. HIS idItD COntalOS
225 .acreS of Land,
Of which DO TO 80 acres are covered
with good young timber, and the ba-
lance is in good state for cultivation
having been but little worked for several
years. and resting under clover or timo-
thy. 1t is situated six miles south of
Chatlestown. on the Bullskin run. two
and half miles from a Depot on the
Winchester and Potomac Rail Road
aud three and half from the Shenan-
doah river, and in the immediate vicin,
ity of several Merchant Mills, so that
the grain raised on it can be very con-
veniently made ready for, and conveyed
to, either the Baltimore or Georgetown
MAJ ket. 1t has proper proportion of
good meadow, and is very copiously wa
tered by several never failing springs of
excellent water, to which there is con
venieut access for stock from each field
| On it are an excellent Dwell
lsesFss ing House, with beautiful
4sss.gsia4ao yard and fine garden, and other
ground arrangements around it, designed
and laid out for convenience and utility
as well as ornament. A fine stone Dali
~ House, Stables Corn Houses, &c. re-
curing some but not expensive repairs.
The Dwelling House has lately been
painted and papered. and is IA well ar
ranged for comfort and convenience as a.
ny house in the county, having three
rooms on each floor. There are also on
ii, q country
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Very RsgssxssBge .Ksy.esSs
Of SALE
@S2oS

S-SxSAn 0S&0S
To free myself from embarrassment.
am anxious 10 sell my lands in Angus
ia county, on the Middle River near to
Baylor's mill. on the Winchest road
There are about
500 a G. e ES.
the exact quantity shall be ascerta;ned
on making sale. The quality of it is so
good that Hazard nothing in commend
ing il in strong terms to purchasers. Its
situation, in the midst of dense popu
lation, of good society, and OF several
merchant mills, makes it desirable pro-
perty.
The whole is easily susce ptible of d.
vision into two or three very comforta>
bic tenements. Purchasers will of course
view before they would purchase, and
invite their attention to the lands now
offered.
The above property, if not sold pri-
vateiy by the LIST day of April next,
will be offered at public sale on that day.
WILLIAM r. STUART.
Deer 81, 1888.
@Rarrisonb. Reg'r, Woodstock Sent.
and Winchester Rep. viU insert til Isl
april. and send accounts to this Office
for collection. -
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1000 ACRE S.

This land lies within three miles of
the town OF Lexington, in the county of
Rockbridge, upon the North river. The
sol! is of excellent quality, we'll adapted
to wheat, rye, corn, clover, and grass.
There are great number of fine springs
on this tract, and it can easily be so di,
yided as to have running water in every
field. There is probably larger guam,
ti!y Of good wood upon this tract than
on any other in the vicinity OF Licking
ton, at which place it will readily com.
mahd from two to three dollars the wa
gon load, in cash. This tract will. if
necessary, be divided into smaller tracts
to suit purchasers.
| will also offer for sale
a small tract Of about lI6 Acres.
oil Zine Tobacco Land, lying on the South
mountain. on the waters Of Irish creek
near the Duck pond.
A further description Of the land is
deemed unnecessary, as il is presumed
any person wishing to purchase will
view the lard The terms of sale will
be made very accommodating to suit
purchasers.
S. MD. MOORE.
Lexington, Va. Dec. lI-2m
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III @ IT Z G. Fl

/ He subscriber, in order TO dispose Of tie
'SF0cE Of eEEGa'cHnsscysae
belonging to the estate Of VIM. Clarke
deceased, sill continue to sell, for cash
at cost and charges, until the whole shali
be disposed of.
SAM'L CLARKE, Ex'r.
Dec 6, 1888
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y ALI a Esg1E1 HAANBD
FOR SALE.

In pursuance Of authority vested irr
me by the heirs Of Andrew Moore. de.
ceased, offer for sale the enLea.-
LARGE AND VALUABLE eySEss
.E.R ACE OF LAND 80
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on which Sarah Moore, Sr. now resides,
containing (iDcluding the Wallace trac.)
ahnuf
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VIRGINIA, TO wit; AT Rules held in
the Clerks Office Of the Circuit Superior
Court of Law and Cbancery for Angus
Ia county. December the Sd, lS3S--
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-01-02
PUBLIC MEETING.

At large and respec able meeting of the citizens
Of Mill Greek Darkesyille, and the country around
convened AZ the Mill Creek Hotel, or Saturday the
29th Of Drcember, 1898, in Pursuance of notice
Levi BENsHAw, Esq was called 10 the Chair.
and Jevcmiah HaWEins md John p. Kerfoct were
appointed Secretaries.
The object and purpose of the meeting were ex-
planned ~ Chss. Jas Faulkner. who concluded by
submitting tire following resolutions, which were
unanimously adopted
Rcso3yed As the sense Of the meeting, that
wise and judicious system Of lsTERsAL IMPROVE
MESTs--yigorousiy prosecuted by The State Of yir-
ginia--is the only means by which her varied and
abundant agricultural, mineral, and manufacturing
resources can be properly developed
Resoieed, That the extension of the Valley
Turnpike from Winchester ID Martinsburg, at
which latter place. il is expected to intersect the
philadelphia, and Baltimore Rail Road is an inn
provefnrnt IN the highest degree worthy of the
patronage OF ;be State, the support Of the County,
and Of the citizens generally.
Rrsoired. That the order made by the County
Court Of Berkeley at the November tern, auihori-
zing an application to be made 10 the General AS
sen,bly of Virginia for power to subscribe for a
number Of shares in the stock Of said road, not ex-
ceedine in amount four thousand dollars, and that
solely IN he event ola fsilure ofthe required amount
of tie private subscription is approved ofhy this
meeting, as cvincng just and proper sense otihe
value ard importance OF the improvement.
ResofD-d, hat the citizens # this portion Of tho
County huving the fullest confidence in the justice,
patriotism aud public spirit OF their icow-oitizens
throughout The County generally, do not, and have
not desired that any such power shallbe granted to,
OF exercised by the County Court, without the APP
probation and consent Of the people at large, and
they accordingly here by request their Senator and
Delegate. to have inserted in an, bill That may be
before the General Assembly, authorizing the Coun-
~ Court to subscribe said road, provision SIM
liar TO thst confirmed in all bills OF like nature,
submitting the question the decision Of the quail
fed voter. Of the County at their several precincts
Of election. and making it imperative upon the
County Courts to conform in their action to the de-
csion given by majority of the votes taken at tie
rolls.
ResoiDe9 That in pursuance OF a rule of the
House Of Delegates which requires thirty days no.
tice TO be niYen of the nature and character Of any
local bill designed be laid before hat body; that
notice he forthwith inserted in the MGrtinsburg
Gtzerte descriptive Of the nature and character Of
the publication
Upon notion the meeting adjourned sine die.
LEVI HENSHAW,
Chairman.
JrRrMtAH HAWKINS Secretaries.
john T. KERR OF.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-01-02

STEAM SHIPS OF WAR.--We are lad to perceive
that Mr.. Buchanan has called the attention OF Con
eress to the propre,y of authorizing the construc'
zion OF Steam Ships for the United States Navy
In this branch Of naval power ii viii once be adj
m;tted that the United States are greatly deficient
,vbsn compared with several uf thu most powerful
European Governments. The Government OF the
limited S,stes has not that We are aware OF, SIN
Gle Steam Shin in its Navy, unless u numbering
Steam Frieate fit only for trsver.ng our own coasts
NAV he 40 denominaied. while England and rance
are busily engaged in Introducing these powerful
engines OF national strength into their respective
Navie, England. in particular, has been engaged
for two years. more, IN constructing steam
Sims for her Navy, and in training her officers To
manage aben, with efficiency and spatch. There
has been, il IL true. until the past season, some
doub, a. TO the capacity Of steam vessels in oavl-
c,,;nr The ocean, which formed some sort OF ex'
Gus. for the hardness Of the Government in this
particular These doubts now no longer exist
a. practical illustration has proven them 10 DC not
well founded Our Government ought to be a.
well prepared with the means of narouai defence
a. any other on the globe; and when other nations
70 arming themselves with tina mo.t powerful wea-
Mons prudence would d etate that We go and DO
ltowtae
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-01-02

! OHro.-The Legislature of Ohio, on the
26th instant, clected Benjamin Tappan,
V.B., Senator in Congress, in place oil
Thomas Morris, V. b., whose time ex-
pires on the 4th Of March. Mr.. Tappan
was elected by majority OF seven votes
over Mr.. Ewing, Wing.
There is in this result something for
reflection. Thos. Morris, the present in
cumbent, decided Van Buren, man, by
appealing to the aboliionists of Ohio, in
the name, and with the aid of the supper
tiers of tie administration, succeeded IN
defeating the Wing party, and enlisted
under the Van Buren, banner the whole OF
the aboitionist OF that State. We have
no doubt that it was plan, concerted
with Van Buren, personally, previous to
Mr.. Morris leaving Washington last sum-
mer and we also have no doubt that, up
to nearly the commencement OF the pres
ent session of Congress, the President as
sumed that doubtful position on the sub
iect of abolition, in which he could throw
himself either on the one side or the 9th.
or. ma circumstances should require
Had he not succeeded in caucus in bring
ing in the southern men to the support OF
the Anterior equivocal resolutions, we
should have found Mr.. Morris returned as
Senator from Ohio, and all the V. d. del
egation from New York going heart and
hand with the aboitlonists. 1t yet re-
mains to be seen whether Mr.. Morris him.
self is not a party to the arrangement
His seat in the Senate, as an abolltlonst,
might have been unpleasant to the South,
vet he may have preferred profit and the
sacrifice Of principle, to an honorable
station. There are many rich appoint
ments in the Land Offices of the West.
Nous rerronS.
AS to Mr.. Tappan, once called Judge
Tappan, we have only to say that the
church-going Episcopalians, Presbyteri-
ans, Methodists, Baptsls, &c. OF the State
ofOhio will wonder at the selection. They
will at least conclude that the path to po-
IitIcal honor nowadays in that State is
not through the ''door Of the temple. "
But Fanny Wright and her followers
will rejoice the real loco iocos and
radicals will rejoice.
We condole with Mr.. Benton on his
having colleague in the Senate who
may dispute with him the palm of loco
(ocoism, and who will in the space of an
hour think more and say moro than Ben
ton will in whole week
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-01-02
rrom ,he Louisville Journal Dec. II.

BLOODY AFFAIR.-A fearful recontre
occurred at the Gait House, in this City,
on Saturday night. Various conflicting
rumors in regard to it are afloat, and to
avoid errors, we shall only make gener-
statement ofthe occurrence.
On Saturday evening, difficulty took
place between Judge Wilkerson and DR..
Wikerson, and Mr.. Mur6o, all of Mlssls-
sippi, and Mr.. Redding, merchant tailor
Of this city, in regard to some coats winch
had been made by the latter, tor some oil
the irst named individuals. Redding APP
pears to have been roughly used, ana he
went TO the Gait House after night to get
redress accompanied by three or four oil
his friends. In the bar room he met
Judge Wilkerson and some words passed
between them. The Judge retired, and
in n short time returned with DR.. Will
kerson and Mr.. Murdo, all armed with
Bowie knives. A general hight almost
Immediately ensued. MIR. Meek, bar
keeper in the Wall street House, was
struck dead by Bowie knife. A SINH
lar knife WINS passed through the lungs OF
MIR. John Rothwel, halter in this city,
who died last evening. Mr.. Holmes, a
steamboat pilot or engineer, was also bad
w cut. In short time, a crowd had col
lected around the combatants, ind the
Mssissippans retired up the steps, one of
them received wound in his shoulder
from a pistol that had been dropped in the
contest. He returned the fire with effect.
We learn, that Mr.. Redding and his
friends were unarmed-at least, they dis
played no arms during the conflict
Judge and DR.. Wikerson and Mr.. Murdo
were arrested and placed in confinement.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-01-02

Judiciary. reported bill to PROHIBIT the
giving or accepting, within the District
of Columbia, challenge TO fight aue',
and for the punishment thereof, with a.
mendmenis. L.
Also, from the same committee, the
bill 10 abolish Imprisonment for debt IN
certain cases.
Bv Mr.. Crittenden : A bill TO prevent
the interference Of certain ofncers OF Inc
Federal Government in elections.
The resolution introduced yesterday
respecting the steam Boat law was taken
up and adopted.
The bill from the House Of Representa-
lives, making partial appropriations Tor
the years 1888. 80, was then taken up
the question on Mr.. Willis amendment
being under consideration Mr.. Crliten-
den having, in the course Of debate, with
drawn his amendment to the amendment
"repealiug the law Of July Z, 1898, N
relation to the pensioners. On this SUB.
iect the discussion was continued to late
hour.
Mr.. Davis advocating, and Mr.. Strange
opposing, the amendment.
The question was taken on the amend
ment. and resulted as follows - cas-, IL,
Mays Fl.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-01-02

Ngw MAIL ARpAscEnEnT We understand
that a new arrangement in the transportation OF The
mail between Martin.burg ard Baltimore, vent IN
TO operation on the fret inst, which cannot fall we
think. of improving the mears OF communication
between the two places The Martnsburg mail
instsad Of being transported to baltimore by the
way Of Boonsboro and Frederick, will hencefortb
20 BY the way Of Harpers Ferry, where 1t will con
meet with the daily mail from Baltimore, Washing
ton &c. so that The citizens of Martinsburg and
BsrkeIe, County viii have The advantage of a daily
mail from tho eastern cities which viii reach here
on the evening OF the Same day on which 1t leaves
Bal,imsre The mail will BE- carried in stages,
40 that means of conveyance will always be furnish
ed to those who wish to take Rail Road at flarrers
Ferry.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-01-02
49,, ,be R;ebmood WING.

Roth branches of Congress have had
some delectable subjects under consloera-
ton during the present week. In the Sc
nate, grave and potent seignors, seriously
debated what disposition should be mace
OF petition, which asked premium from
Congress for an invention to make n ram
at pleasure. The petitioner stated, that
he had made the discovery, and proposed
making the experiment at his own expense
but wished Congress to guarantee him SO
much for every FIVE miles space over
which he should rain. He also stated that
he could roise the Ohio river at pleasure.
Tho petition, after discussion by Messrs.
Buchanan, Benton, Crittenden, and Niles,
was laid on the table.
The House OF Representatives has been
employed not less profitably and honora.
bly, than the Senate, in considering and
receiving petitions for establishing dlplo.
matte relations with the black Republic
Of Hayti. This is new tack the Adolf
tionists have taken TO edge in their bo-
litionism and undermine the institution OF
slavery. 1t will be seen by the yeas and
navs. that our " Southern men with
Northern feelings" Droomgoole, Rlves
&c., went with the Abolltionists IN this
effort TO put our country upon footing OF
equality with parcel Of free negroes.
Il was foretold, in jest, three years
since, that one Of the consequences OF Mr.
Van Buren's aud Dick Johnson's election
would be the establishment. of Diplomatic
Relations with the Free Negro Republic.
The prophecy is in progress OF iulfilment'
Col. Johnson will make very suitable
Minister PIeno. to the Court OF HaytI,
AND possibly the Party are so eager to O.
pen til! intercourse that he may be dIspo-
sed of to their and his satisfaction. But
we take it, that Mr.. Van Buren, Will have
to do the honors in person 10 the Minister
from Hayt. The courtly and gentleman
'ly Mr.. Forsyth will scarcely condescend
to interchange civilities with his SADIE
Excellcncy, M. Pompey C@zar. Nous
Verrons.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-01-02
MR. RlvEs.

The political rosl,ioa &c Senator Ryc' has for
anne time past been matter OF snSops interest
and il becomes ,he maze i'ppo.tsnt N view 81 The
.,proaeh Of the period 10, The election Of q senator
syo,, virginia 20 Gil the vacancy, which viii occur
by the expiration ofh term,
Since the sab.Tecasury aeheme was frs, recon-
snsudsd by the President, sir R'ses has been IA
firm. undaupied, and efficient opponent, and u ~
hardly 10 be doubted the success OF the opp"'
s;tou thus far in resisting measuve. owes iise
70 the efforts and Influence Of him. senator TAR
msdgr, andther Conservative friends, united TO t''e
embodied action of the Wings Mr.. lnllmsdge
At once saw that the only efficient opposition 10 Inc
Sub Treasury, necessarily involved an opnoS'''on
to its author and patron President Van buren,
Mr., Ri.es seemed 10 entertain the vain hore thar
he n,;rht surport the President and bis patty con
sis,ently with his resistance to the obnoxious mes
sure. but the logged periinacity Of tbe party ID
power, totally Designating and concerning Inc
wishes of the people repeatedly expressed sv'noe'
their determination to sink or swim with the SUD
Treasury, and no choice seem. TO be ieii 70 NV
Rves ard the Virginia Conservatives, but TO y'rid
70 the Van Buren, party.
The speech Of Mr.. Rives on our hrs'psge' seems
70 regard this crisis having srrivcd--the Pres'-
dent and his party ob.iinr,cy arrsy"d aEa'n', the
country anil its hes, interests. and he has traressy
sbured the party aud thrown himself into the
breach Cor the salvation of HE country FOR THIS
whatever be hi. past sins he deserves aud should
receive, all praise and gratitude from 'ho'e VINO
have believed thar ruin distress. and national dis
grace. would follow in the train Of the odions Sub
Treasury The administration even now prepares
for final and desperate struggle for the measure
and when statesman Of high, honorable prinei-
ples, ane brilliant Talents, comes 10 the rescue,
impeled a. wo hsve no right doubt, by patriot
ism. self sacrifcing if mood be, II is no time To-
those who regard the impotarcc OF the crisis to
Look into the history Of his past life for ground oil
oenrure upon his public conduct The future Is
overhung with rortentous clouds. and hose VII"
strive to dispel them should be cheered on in their
rouraa