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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-17
June IL, l34l-6t

the Circuit Superior Court Of
Law and Chancery for Berkeley County,
Philip Bowers and John Bowers, pligs.
against
Henry Bowers, Sen, Executors aud heirs, d1s.
IN CHANCERY.
"a Office The parties interested in the above
~ suit will please TO take notice, that will at.
Tend at my Office, in Msrtinsburg. Friday the
23d day of July next for the purpose first. OF SET
Ting the account of SAID HsuIy Bowers, Sen.
deed and also the accounts OF the egaters in re-
terence the personal estate-sscoHdiy, taking an
account of the rents. profits and proceeds oil IN"
real estate from the death Of the estator, showing
what portion Of the land the widow held, and what
profits thereof she took to her use, and who
have received the rents and profits thereof since
her death. how the two-thirds of the real estate
have been held and the profits taken since The
t-staloi's death, and how dispo-ed Of thirdly.
taking an account of the advancement made to the
different heirs-and Ciurthty. of taking an account
of the value aud annual value of the real estate,
reporting the number of acres AID character of the
real estate The parties will therefore on he day
above mentioned. produce before me all such ev'-
dence and vouchers will enable me TO make the
d.herent statements above mentioned.
SEAMAN GARARD, NJ c.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-17
TO T.Ft'ER.s. EEEPEES

FENHE sahse'ihrf having deierminsd 10 qait a e
II sale Of LIQUORS. ~iil sell his present .t,rk
consisting Of Gee Msdeifa. SHEER, snd L.sbou
WINES; Frraoh Brssdy ssd n li.na Ga. 81 =
very small advance. }. n. LikENs.
lune 90.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-17
News OF the Day.

Dfcxfvsoy CoLLEGE.-In pubic ex-
ercises which precede and accompany the
annual commencement of this Institution
are near at hand. We learn tina: the an.
nnal examination Of the Glasses will com.
mcnce on Thursday morning, July LIST.
The anniversary Of the Union Phloso-
phical Society will take place on Monday
evening, July 9th. The Board Of Trus-
tees will meet in the College Chapel 90
Wednesday morning at o'clock, July
7th.
William B. Reed, Esq. Of PhIladeipnia,
will deliver the Annual Grafton before inc
Literary Societies at 10a O'clock a. NJ
on Wednesday, July 7th.
Professor McCliutock VIII denver inc
Baccalaureate Address to the graduating
Class, on Wednesday evening, July TN.
Commencement Exercises on Thursday
morning, July 9Th, to commence at o.
clock.
We understand that above thirty young
gentlemen will receive their degrees al
the approaching Commencement. The
occasion will afford delightful excursion
into the interior Of the country, and very
gratifying literary treat. --Bah. Amer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-17

AEArrING Al, 54& Ga Check and Plain
Juge NJ. j. VAN DOREN, Jr.
GUPERlOR Gaa Powder Imperial Iea In
- peiitl DO; Young Hyson do and Black Tea
just received uad fsf sale hy
June n. j. vAN DOREN Jr
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-17

Hollow Ware of e,eiy desrrip-
- lion, for sale, by j. VAN DOZEN, j..
May 20.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-17
500 Reward.
EEsgrceSg Supplies.

- ICE.-A fresh supply of RICE, just received
ma and for sale by G. RAENAAL.
June 10.
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ERO.v. EFo.as
Family ETcssF.

a HAVE very superior arisi of White Wheat
III Famil, Flour, for sale at my store.
THOMAS &. SMITH.
April 8. Is4i. 4
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-17
PUBLIC SALE
Of Trust Property.

lat. The DA Z LLING-HOESE
PROPERTY, ia the town Of Mar
sinsburg, in which Alexander Ste
plen, decd, resided in his Iii, :
Time, and which is now occupied
This property embraces three
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-17

VIRGINIA lin the Circuit Superior Court OF
Law and Chancery for Berkeley County, June
Rnlas. I3Al;
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-11
PITTsYLvANIA SUPERIOR COURT
Tie Communicable rs L,ssrL R H..

NC Co"tmonUedHh Us. JOSeph u. Terry.
The Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chan
Gerry for this County (Judge Saunders presiding)
convened It's session on Wednesday the Goth
instant.
Joseph Bibb Terry, late Teller of the Farmers
BANK In this place, against whom the Grand jury
had found true bill, on an indictment charging
him with robbing that institution of $40, 900 on
Tie night Of the 2lst or Bend of August last, was
arraIgned for trial on Thursday morning. but ow-
ing to the difficulty of procuring Jury, the panel
was not completed until O'clock on Friday eve
ming. The examination of the Witnesses was
continued until 10 o'clock on Monday, and it
was no, until nearly sunset on Tuesday evening
that the case was submitted to the Jury who in a,
bout 10 minutes returned into Court with YER
dict OF dcfuiIaL We hope to be able, at no dis
tant day, to lay before readers the evidence
III this case, which for the amount stolen the Skill
and cunning displayed in the scheme of vilainy,
me interest which was manifested during tho trial
the number of counsel employed by the accused
and the grounds of defence set up in his behalf;
we believe has no parallel in the history of crimi-
nal prosecutions in this section of country.
The cause was ably argued by George H. Gill
mer and James Garland, Esqs. for the Common
wealth, and by Messrs. George TONNES, Richard
Logan, Norborne Taliaferro, James nj. White
and Joseph NJ. Terry for the prisoner.
we nave no room for more extended notice
this week.-DanuiHe Repcrttr
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-11
SOWING GRASS SEEDS.

The experienced editor of the Boston Cultiya-
tor gives the following reply to the queries of a
correspondent, in relation to sowing grass seeds
in autumn
NO. SIR, there is no great risk in fall seeding.
Grass will sometimes be winter killed. wbether
1t has recently been set, or whether it has been
n NOV Tor years; and grass sown in the spring
will very often be summer killed We are peva1
sure OF good crop, but grass is as certain as anv
vegetable growth; and grass which is set in rho
taii is not half so liable to be destroyed by the
winter irosts as by the summers sum- When we
nave sown low lands, we have never suffered from
winter killing; butwe cannot say the same when
we have sown high and dry lands in autumn.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-11
SHUCkS.

Mr.. ). A: Grimes, of lIarrodsburg, Kentucky.
gives the following as his method of feeding
COWS: S
1--WE procure In the fall, all the cornshucks we
can as the farmers put little value upon them.-
:" hen we commence feeding, we have a LARGE
Kettle In which we can heat water, and basket
holding the quantity we intend for each animal.
we then take The shucks to a common cutting
box, und cut them az you would hay or oats. and
scald them few minutes in the kettle. Then
take mem out and sprinkle three quarts of meal
to the bushel of cut sbacks and Won will bayo,
better feed than three gallons of corn or meal, fix
IT as you will When was last in Mississippi.
tne corn crop was very short, and / suggested
this way OF feeding to some Of my friends, for
ieeding mules and horses as well as mich cows,
ana before ieit, was told the cows had improv-
ed very much in the quality as well as quantity
OF their milk."-9merican Farmer
we can, from our own experience, fully sus-
tain the assertions of Mr.. Grimes.-S. Planter
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-11
~ Preaching may be expected at Hebron
Church, on next Sabbath, at the usual hour.

S3-There has been no call, the past week,
for the memorials on the subject Of our COM
mon school system, which we took the trou
bic to strike off at our own expense. How is
this Have the friends of popular education
fallen asleep owe: their work, or do they vain
ly fancy that every thing has been achieved
now that they have had their Convention p
We shall still hope better things of them.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-11
THE MURDER OLE MIR. ADAMS.

The New York Express gives the follow.
ing as Colts account ofthe circumstances nm.
der which he killed Mr. Adams
lie states that Adams came to his rooms on
tle iaai afternoon to dun him for an unset
tied account, about which there was some
dispute. They both sat down at the table and
setied the various items except S3. Abou,
THIS dispute arose between them. and biob
! words ensued, during which Adams called
nun ~ tiar." EXasperated at this he struck
num- ana scuifie thereupon ensued. Adams
'c'iS me strongest man of the two, threw.
/ ana ieii upon Colt and clutched him so vio-
ienty by the throat that he was in danger of
| choking. VI
| Colt was then lying upon his back on tbe
floor, and as his hand was streacbed ON, !,
| Ca me Ill contact with something which he at
once seized (but as he ayers he knew nor
what 1t was) and finding Adams grip still
hard upon his throat, he brouph; his hand
round and struck him on the back OF the head.
TINS 1t would seem was hardly sufficient to
stun HIM, and he only rolled rather more ON
ohe side; Colt then struck him again, and the
dow must have fallen on the side of the head.
hese wounds, dreadful as the subsequent ex
animation proved them to be, were not sulii-
Gent to release the prisoners throat but even
Ill the agony of death, Adams still continued
to hold firmly on, until Colt seemed TO be at
MS last gasp, and then tie dreadful blow was
given OH the front of the head, which deprived
The wrelchcd being OF life, and released the
other from his grasp.-CoIt then arose, and
lound Adams corpse.
For some time he says, he remained stupi
ned with dread andhorror--hc knew not what
70 do, and at length determined to make his
brother acquainted with the facts; for tlis D,lr
pose he went to his lodgings, but he was not
at home. lie then went INTO the park, and
walked there for some time, being unable to
MAKE up his mind as to the best course TO be
puF5Hed--hc at one time thought to tell some
friend, but knowing that some stains rested !
upon ms character, he RETAINED, lest thev |
should not believe his story, and so deliver |
hun up TO justice. After travelling The Park |
Tor many and many a time, he at length re-
turned TO his rooms and took the dreadful
means, with which the public are already ac-
1uanted, TO conceal the awful deed.
We offer no remarks ON the above state
nent, but simply give it as given ,ou The
story is very plausible and very probable
1ne; the wounds on tic head of the deceased.
night well have been given in the manner de-
cnbcd. There arc however, no witnesses of
he dreadful tragedy--to God and to himself
he secret alone is known
fol q.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-11

FROM CHINA-The Huntress has arrived at
New ork from China, having left Macao on the
i9th OF June. The dates are not so late, by four
days, as the intelligence brought by the Nara
gansest few days ago-but the accounts OF re-
cent transactions are more full. We have, how
ever, no space for details. letter from Can
ton firm, dated Macao, 18th of June, states. that
Admiral Elliott had advised the British subjects
TO get their ships out of port soon as possible,
as 1t was intended to blockade Canton Immediate
~. An American, son Of Capt. Daniel Sherry
OF New lork, was killed by the Chinese and a
mr. Miller severely wounded. Several Amcri-
can ships were in the Chinese ports. and IL is
said that Teas were plenty, but that in conso.
quence Of the fire RATS, it was difficult to oc,
them on board.-Lynchb. Firg.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-11

rENNsYLvANiA.-Judge Banks received near
$4,000 votes less than Gen. Harrison-sbow;nr
that 10000 Wings staid at home at the late cleo.
ton. Gov. Porter received about 1000 less than
Mr.. Van Buren,
"A correspondent of the Intelligencor estimates
the ''stay -at-home" wing vote, during the recent
election in Georgia, at 1000. The Baltimore Pat
riot, that of Maryland, at 5,1O9.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-11

In the case of the United States against the
Bank OF the United States, in the Circuit Cont
OF the United States sitting at Philadelphia, in
SUIT 70 recoverthe sum of 1851 ,2l3 81, retained
oy 'ne BANK out Of the declared dividends upon
stock owned by the United States, as an offset for
commissions, losses, &c. in the negotiation of
draft OF The Government upon France some years
ago, the jury on Monday morning gave verdict
In favor OF the United States for the amour,
Claimed and costs.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-11

a CuRloslTY.-Mr. a. w. Sparks has left US
a twig OF an apple-ree, containing three apples
ABOUT the size OF damsons, and slightly colorcd
on one side with red tie states that trce in
ms garden is filled with similar fruit, benr its
second crop during the present ycar.-Rent Ne,vs
1--WE frequently sec such paragraphs in tho
newspapers. These second crops of fruit, are,
as Is said of overly smart children, an evidence
that the tree twill die soon''-in other words.
that it is decaying.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-11

The Boston Courier of Saturday says the Gov
eminent Loan (meaning, suppose, the two
millions last advertised for) has been negotiated
by the Merchants Bank in that city. The rate
oil interest allowed is six per cent, payable quar-
ter-yearly at the Bank, and the bonds re;mbnrsa-
Die IN three years from the first day of January
next. Persons DESTROYS of investing can Obtain
corihcates Tor any amount, from 81 900 and up
wards.--NAT. INT. Nov s.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-11

VA political discussion came Off at the last
Aibetnarle court, between Messrs. Gilmer and IT.
wing, which continued from about one o'clock till
near nine at night. The Wings had intended to
hold a meeting on that day, but were prevented
by this circumstance
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-11

G~fhe Richmond Wing says that the friends
OF Ex-Minlster Stevenson in Richmond, are de-
termlned to place him in the Gubernatorial chair.
should their party have majority in the Legisla.
tnre, by the help of the tadpole politicians. We
Imagine, however, that they will find their coun.
try friends rather more difficult to lead on this
question than they anticipate.-Most of them.
at least in the west, will be found to have de-
clded preference for Mr.. Mcdowell.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-11

81 The Western Lunatic Asylum is still
going ahead in its brilliant career of usefulness
Five patients received their discharge from
the institution, last week, as cured-two males
and three females. Several of them were very
interesting cases.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-11

dJ-The Medical College at Richmond reopen
ed on Monday the LIST of November. The intro
ductory lecture was delivered by Professor Gull
len. The other Professors, Johnson, Bohapnan
Chamberlayne, Warner, and Maupin, followed,
on the succeeding days, in the order mentioned.
we learn from the Enquirer that the Collepe
opens under bright and cheering auspices.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-11

''IHg INDEPENDENT. This is tbe title or Tho
new Wing Journal TO be issued at Wasb;rr,o,
oy 1ohn liz peasants, esq. who has associated
with him IN the enterprise Edward WIN. John.
ston' esq OF Roanoke, and John Woodson, esq.
of Goochland. The first number will be issued
on or about the first Monday in December.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-11

My PART.-The Knoxville Post saws, that
postmaster in Illinois, entertaining dislike
to the trouble of keeping accounts according
10 the rules of the post Office, adopted the
summary mode of transmitting to the Depart
ment the money received, in blank envelope,
with THIS endorsement upon the back "Send
me what you think is my part''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-11
GIAIalaI1@jD.

e.. On Tuesday evening last, by the Rev. MIR.
stevenson, Mr.. ALEXANDER III. TAYLOR, Mer-
chant, Of Lexington, to Miss SARAH T., MosBy,
daughter of Mr.. A. NJ. Moshy of Stanton.
:, In Winchester, by the Rev.. Mr.. Collins, the
Rev. G.. w. DEEMS, of the Baltimore ConferD
ence, TO Miss ScoTIA ASH SpEsgY.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-11

~ We learn that the suits of the Farmers,
Bank of Virginia and the Bank of the United
States, against SteenbereeDs endorsers, in the
Superior Court Of Rockingham, have all gone A.
gainst the Banks. The amount involved was
seven or eight hundred thousand dollars. We
understand that appeals will be taken on some Of
the cases.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-11
NOR EXTRAORDINARY.

1t is currently rumored in town that Mr.. VIM
=. Rives has declared himself in favor of Henry
Clay for the next Presidency! Mr.. Rives was
here on Monday, and is said to have made the
declaration to several gentlemen, OH the public
sfuare.-CharloiieSriUe Jtfyersonfan.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-11

Nathan Sargent of Philadelphia was some fine
since appointed Agent to look after the Live Oak
Timber in Florida belonging to the Government,
on repairing ohis post he found there was moth.
ing TO do-the fear of the Indians efectually pro.
Sectipg the TIMBER lie reported the facts 10 the
Government, and Though poor) RESIGNED his Of.
nee. President Tyler will know where to find a
rusty man when he wants one,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-11

FANNY ELssLgR appeared again in La Baya-
deFe, at the fremont, on Monday nipht. The
Fanny mania rose to greater altitude at Boston
on Monday than it has before attained-the pre-
MUM for choice of lower row of boxes amounts
ing to 1927.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-11

PoRK.-Thc last Sangamo only Journal
states that contracts had been made at SPRING
tield for several lots of pork to be delivered at
that place during the approaching season at
81 per cwi. on credit of four months. At
THIS price great many hogs will be kept O.
yer by our most extensive iarmers-.4ltou
Telegraph.
PoRK.-From the best information we can oh
tain by inquiry and through our exchange papers.
pork will be lower this season, than il has been
for some years. There are large quantities of
pork and bacon now on hand, in Cincinnati, Lou
isville, &c. for which there is but limited de.
mand, and the price has consequently fallen to 3
or 81 cents per h. This discourages dealers
from buying the new stock except at a low price.
From present prospects, new Pork will not BRING
over 50 per 100 lbs.-JPdrSa,c (ky.) Patriot.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-11

Gj-'rhe special election for State Senator in
the Wheeling district has resulted in the choice
Of the opposition candidate by majority of 4s.
The returns are all received, and stand as follow,
i'm the several counties
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-11

AT a recent Agricultural Fair, held in Geauna
county, Ohio, premium was awarded to on.
OF ITS members, for producing, from one acre
OF land' l53 bushels of corn, and 40 bushels of
potatoes. That is farming to some purno.e
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-11

Hon. John 5. Pendleton, Of Virginia, charge
dAiairs to Chilli, is to sail shortly in the friyato
United States now lying at Norfolk, for South
America.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-11

The Texian Congress have directed a marble
bust OF Senator Walker, of Mississippi, who
made the motion in the United States Senate for
the recognition of the independence of Texas, and
portrait of Senator Preston, who seconded the
motion, to be placed in the Capitol of that Re.
public.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-11
The following is from the correspondent of the
North American:
NEW York, Oct. 90,

NEw York, Oct. 90.
"Political feeling is getting up here, and chief
~ upon lines before unknown. Such as the pub
lie schools, state prison monopoly and city assess
menis. AS TO the schools, the Catholic Priests.
and most OF their people, complain that they are
excluded from the public schools, and the exclu-
sion rests almost wholly on the ground that the
oibie without comment is read in the schools
ms, they say, violates their conscienccs and ex-
Guides them from the benefits OF the schools
me higs, in making their nominations, exclu-
ded all candidates who would disturb the schools
as they are, and the Locos went about half and
haii claiming not to consider the question. Last
night the Iammany meeting was held, and the
ticket confirmed. To-day, the Catholic Locos,
as one OF them tells me, have made ticket all of
their opinion, and have no doubt the friends of
the schools, as they are, will make ticket of
their own from the tickets of both political par
ties, and so shall we have it "Popery', and .sNo
Popery." The old parties are in fair way to be
lost"
We observe by the Commercial Advertiser,
that large meeting of the Roman Catholics was
held on Frid"y evening, which seo.s,s to produce
considerable feeling in the city. In the ticket
which was adopted, the Senatorial nomination is
entirely different from that presented from Fam
many Hall. On the Assembly ticket only three
new names We're presented.-VA HERALD.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-11

We have the melancholy duty of announcing
the death of Colonel CHARLES DowslNc. Ex,
Delegate from this Territory, which took place a.
ms residence in this city, this morning. after few
days lilness.-S. augustine Ne,,s
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-11
.eral counties :
1858

The Wings had majority of about 300 in this
district at the Presidential election.
The election Of Mr.. Newman causes tie no.
tween the parties in the Senate, supposng none
OF those elected as Wings prove to be tadpoes.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-11

Genl. d. PARKER, formerly Adiutant and
Inspector General, and subsequently Paymas-
ter General of the Army, has been appointed
by the Secretary of War Chief Clerk of that
Department
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-11

A proposition is pending before the Legisla-
ture OF Tennessee for the removal of the seat of
Government of that State to McMinnville, and
there seems to be some probability of its success
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-11

The Wings of Boston had rousing meetinr
In the old "Cradle of Liberty" on the 25th ult.,
which was addressed by Senator Choate.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-11

FIR. Webster and Mr.. Spencer are the ONLY mar
red men in the Cabinet. Messrs. Forward.
Wick!iife and UPshur, arc widowers; MIR. Leoare
is a bachelor. So