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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26
Chief Engineer B. g. o. r. Roa
Marlinshurg, May 90, 1912.
An act prescribing the punishment Of Of
fences committed on Rail Roads.

Passed March %, 1880
SECTION |. Be IL enacted By The Geherai A.
sembiy, That if any person or persons shall will
fully, by any means whatsoever. iniure, impair, or
destroy any part of any rail road now constructed,
or which may hereafter be constructed, by author
ity of the Legislature Of this common ealth, or
any of the necessary works, buildings, machines,
wagons. vehicles, or carriages, belonging to any
OF the said companies, he, She or they shall for
ieit and pay to the company sustaining such in
jury, three times the actual damages sustained !;
to be sued for and recovered with fun COSTS before
any tribunal having cognzance of the same by ac-
ton OF debt, in the name and for the use Of the
company so injured.
SEC 2. And be IL further enacted, That if any
person or persons shall willfully and mallcionsly
remove disturb any Of the constructions OF fix
lures, or place designedly and with evil intent,
any obstruction the line of any rail road now
constructed, or hereafter constructed by the au-
thorily aforesaid, go as to jeopardize the safety
and endanger the lives of persons travelling upon
such rail road, such person persons so offending
shall be deemed to be guilty of a high crime and
nisdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall
he imprisoned in the common Jail and penteniiary
house for term not less than two nor more than
Eve years and il such person or persons be
slave or slaves, he shc, they shall suffer death
wuhou, the benefit of clergy.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26

PREcocious SEASON. Irish DO.
tatoes have been for several days upon
our tables. The May cherries have been
ripe Tor week or more. Cucumbers,
squashes, sweet potatoes, artichokes, to-
matoes, llafge and ine,) &c. have been
received by citizen Of Richmond from
Charleston. The Augusta Constitution
ahst acknowledges the receipt of half
dozen fine apricots from O'Connor Of
South Carolina. The harvest fields are
clothed with The most beautiful verdure
oil the most luxuriant wheat. We gath
cred stalk of rye, two evenings ago, in
full head, five and halffeet high.-Rich.
Enquirer, Man 18Th.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26

A PHuosoPHIc OFFICE HoLDER.-
The case of Judge Huntington is calculat-
cd TO show thai the charms of Office at
Washington are not so peculiarly entranc-
ing. The Judge, while Commissioner of
the Land Office, received a salary Of So
600 per annum. This he cheerfully re-
signed for Judgcship in Indiana, worth
only 81 900, but an easy, agreeable STU
alton, which affords him an opportunity OF
attending somewhat to his farm, and turn
ing aside from the clashing contests OF
lawyers, to listen to the voice and gaze
upon the beauties Of nature. The Judge
is true philosopher.--Phu. Ing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26

LoursIANA.-The New Orleans Cou.
rier reminds its readers that on the 30ih
April, thirty nine years ago, treaty was
signed, at San lldefonso, by which Spain
ceded Louisiana to France. AT that time
the population Of Lower Louisiana, was
bout 30, 900; tina: of Upper 10, 900 souls.
During the Spanish rule of nearly thirty
tive years, the population increased near
" fve.fold. Under our republican form
Of government, the increase has been ten
fold in Lower Louisiana, AMI sixty fold
IN the Upper parts-constituting total oil
nbout one million Of inhabitants.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26
DIED d.

On Sunday night last. JoHS FRANKLIs, infant
son OF Mr. William Wright, Of this place.
Ga Saturday morning last, in Bedford coun,y,
Pa, Rev. JoBs HUTcHlssoS, Of Morgan -ounty.
in this State, aged 70 wears. Tho decreased had
been Minister Of tbs Bsptis, persuasion for up
wards of half a century.
Ga Tuesday. l0th instest, Mrs. FRANcis WARE,
the amiabis aud regretted consort of Col. Josiah
VIM. Ware, ofSprng6eld, Clarke county Virginia,
leaving discon<oIste husband and five children 10
deplofs their irreparable loss.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26

Dun MINISTER TO SPAIN.-The Ma
drid correspondent of the London Globe,
under the date Of 10Th March, speaking
of Mr.. IRvINe's appointment, says: "The
appointment, Of WASHINGTON IRVING as
United States Ambassador here has given
much satisfaction +; for the Spanlards have
very great regard for the historian oil
CoLUMBUs, reminding them Of their bril-
liant exploits in the field Of discovery in
days long since.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26

Richie sees it oil. He knows Harry
of the West" b" like book" He knows
the President MadiSonian.
How long, Mr.. Jones, has the editor OF
the Richmond Enquirer known the Presl-
dent? Did he know him during the late
nounce him. tti.weekly, MS the ieeblest
ami most unprincipled politician in exist
encC Louis Jour.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26

CONTRACT PRINTING The Madiso-
man says it is il contemplation TO pass
an act compelling the Custom House,
Post Office, and all other kinds of print
ing, texcept Congress printing as well
as advertising, in all parts of the Union,
to be given to the lowest bidder.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26

The York Pa.) Republican contains a call for a
public meeting to De held there on the 25th inst.
addressed 10 chose citizens of the Borough and
County Of York. who friendly the nomna-
lion OF HESRr CLAY, Candidate for President
Of the United States and the great princ pie of
the Projection of American Industry against the
competition of Foreign Pauperism and the ten
cents day labor of European Despotsm, by the
enactments Of an adequate Tariff"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26
NOTICE..

SONEf1ME during the last summer, the Cav.
~ slry Uniform belong tS the undersigned. was
taken from Capt Gardner's tavern, by some pcrssn
unknown. This is TO request that said Uniform be
returned TO the Eagle Tavern, that get II again
The articles taken were a sword. cap and coat.
JAMES H. KISINGER.
May 10, is42 st
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26

BRIDGE DEsTRoyED.-The Winchester
VIrglnan states that, during the freshel
on the 10Th or llth instant, the Bridge
recently built by the Valley Turnpike
Company across the Shenandoah river,
near Mt. Jackson, was almost entirely
destroyed. The bridge cost abou, $40.
600.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26

" The Rev. Thos Z Locke, with Divine per-
mission will preach next Sunday. in the Episcopal
Church, Mill Creek and will administer The HOLY
Sacraments Of Baptism and the Lords Supper.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26
THE 0PEQUON MILLS


- ~ SA LIE
EvHE subscriber having become the rs,.ehasr,
IL nf these valuable Mills. si the sale sesser H.,
trust deed of {. c. starbuek. now otTer. ,b.rn 8,
sale uron the most accommodating terms n woo,a
tie needles ~ describe this nrepesty. fa,iss.r ,hsn
10 state, is situated at the ncush o. The f,,s o,
creek a never falling supply of wa,er. that The
mill Is now in good repair, and capsule II doing a.
much WORK any other in the County of Berkeley.
in the midst Of fine wheat coentry, and la
constant srd easy access 10 The Chesapeake aoa
Ohio Canal A further description woold be ur-
necessary, az all who reside ~ the adjacent eoan-
ties be familiar wifh this highly valuable prop
eny, and all at distance " no wish TO pun chase
would uf c,urse examine for the mselves. A mare
advantageous investment in this species Of proper
| Y has rot been offered to the public for long
time, ard p'ohaby viii not be shortly offered srsin
VIII only aid, that convenient portion of Land
bounding on the oncek aud the Potomac rivst witl,
he necessary buildings will DO attached 10 The
mill.
Letters directed 10 me at Cesrsrrire. Wnsbins.
ton county, Nd, viii be promptly attended To-
EDWARD COLsT0N
May 10, 1912 I'm
o. Charlestown Free Press and Hager.tow
| Torch Iieh, inset times and send accom-, 10
ihi- office far collection.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26

The Rev. Mr.. CHrsHoLN. of tho Episcopal
Church, VIII preach in the Count House, in Mar
tin.burg, on Sunday morning next, at / o'clock
May 20 1912
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26
M.nrINsBuRe SAVINGS IssriTurios, !

Z
May II, 1912.
a 7 the recen, election for Directors Of this In
IA stituton, the following persons were ELECTED
for the ensuing year: ID. Fl. Conrad, President;
E. Z. Hunter, John Jamison, Alexander Cooper
Jacob Poisa, John S. Harrison, Charles Boarmsn,
Edmund Pendeton, and D. II. Doll, Directors
Mr.. Doll having resigned the situation, Daniel
Marker was appointed by the board in his stead.
The board unanimously elected Christian Wolf
Doll Treasurer of the Savings Insfitation. who
therenpon gave bond in the penalty Of $40 600 with
ample security
The president and director, of the Saving. Insti.
tuition feel DESTROYS that the public mind should be
disabused concerning the present condition and fu-
ture prospects OF this useful institution. Having
understood that opinion prevails that the depos
its and stock of this Institution are not safe the,
beg leave TO state, that there has been recently
thorough Investigation Of the stale Of the Savings
Bank and perfect knowledge of its condition
has been thereby attained. They feel authorized
to give the following tacts to the patrons and the
public 10 general-which we desire may be verified
by any one Interested in doing by personal ex
animation for themselves at the Office OF the lnsti-
tuition.
|. They do not know Of one debt due TO the
Bank which j. MOI perfectly good.
.. The indsbtedne-. Of the late Treasurer, Mr.
Joseph Burns, Che extent of which was even
known to bmssls,) wss all along secured to the
Institution by his bond for $4,000. (more than
three times his liabilities with ample securities in
the same. These securities have given their own
notes to the Bank payable by curtall as collateral
security for this Indebtedness.
3. The special depostors and others who have
claims tho Institution, therefore safe in their
Ultimate ndemnihealon-and will all be speedily
repaid if the pu lie viii give that countenance and
support to valuable institution, which its nature
aud benefits will Justify, but if they do not
4. All dues will be paid off to all persons who
have claims upon the Institution. as collec-
tions can be made according to law The board
feel unwilling lin such times as the presently TO
press the debtors Of the Institution, but this will be
rigidly done if the failure Of the public place
their money in the Institution shall indicate the me-
oessity OF resort TO legal measures, TO collect in
all debts due and owing.
The President and Directors would. Of course,
greatly prefer to see the Institution going pros
pering without any such rapid mode Of liquidation.
bo, will resort to that mode, if il mus, be done.
May 10 1912
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26

Centenary Church was laid at ST. Louis
on the 10Th inst.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26
NO T'ECE.

Tk1HlS is TO give caution TO all persons from
IA Trading for or buying a Note OF hand. which
! gave TO M, brother, Adam Spiznaugle. dated
2sth day of February, 1872 and due the 28.h dsy
OF June next, for Thirty Dollars, as have legal
Offsets against said note, and am determined not TO
pay said note unless compelled by law. Said ad-
am SPitznaugle got the note from Thomas Reeds
which executed To said Reeds, on the said 28th
day Of February last.
JACOB SPITSNAUGLE.
Nav 10 l842-3t
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26

No less than 1884 passengers entered
the port OF New York on Tuesday, in YES
sells from foreign ports.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26

WISE OBSERVATIONS. Mo man resents
the barking of a dog. Dogs and fools
cannot insult you.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26
John JAMESON

yUyENDERS his thanks 10 the public. for the
past patronage, and solici,s continuance Of
Il. He will, in a few days. receive general as
.ortment Of GROCERIES. which will be sold
very cheap for cash only. This rule will be strict,
iy adhered 10. May 5. 1912
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26
NOTICE.

WF the land above advertised 10 not scld BY ths
N I5:h OF March. il viii be for Rent. entire OF
divided into $50 faruis, above indicated,
January -.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26

LyREsH GROCERIES - Loaf Sugar. Pepper,
n Allspice. Cavendsh Tobacco. Rappee Snuff
and sesars, just received and for sale by
April 81, 1919. q. RhENflAL.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26
2g6, AOR 81 s..


The main bniding has been destroyed by FIRE, but
The walls are ,iiil standing. and good, There
reraain several good holdings, Which would now
answer ~eH ft iLe accommodation Of a family,
besidc, eficss. The improvements on this par, of
the farm are ALL with the exception Of the main
dwelling IN good state Of rernir are neatly ard
.ast.fuIly finished. and ebi every building de.
.irabie upon Farm. Upon each OF the farms
there are good Orchards, and upon the latter,
CHOICE VARIETY OF THE FINEST
FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES.
These tracts are situated within two miles of
w ,sehestei. and h.l mile OF the Winchester aud
Potomac r lrosi and are we'll set in clover
As the sbovs Tract 90 Land was purchased by
the undersigned solely TO protec, themselves from
pecunary loss they will, looking alone 10 their in
demniiy. sell j, upon cheer and reasonable TERMS
both as 70 price aud time Of pa, men,
PHILIP G. PENDLEIONs
CHAS. ). FAULKNER,
NJ artinsburg Va, Jan. 10, IS42.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
meeting of tic Vestfv is requested on Thurs
day the 26,h instant, at Col Hun,er's Office, in
at l2 o'clock NJ. TO take into CON
sideTation importan. interests of tho parish.
puncual attendance Of all The Ves'ry i, paeticular-
ly requested. May 10, 1912.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26

VIRGINIA: In the Circuit Suparior Court OF
Law and Cbancriy. held in and ior Berkeley
aun,y, May 81. 1912,
Julia stephen, PIN
against
Thomas Miller and MARY, his wife, dts.
Ga an appeal from judgment Of the County
cour, Of Berkeley. in a contest respecting the va
fdiy OF paper purporting TO be The last VIII and
Testament Of Samuel Chenowith, de eased.
nN the motion of The plaintiff, it !, ordered thai
~ Harrison Chenowiih and Nmrod Chenowiih
vito have no known place of residence within dis
Commonwealth, be required, by publication ac-
cordine to law, to appear here The frat day Of
the ncst term, TO show cause. If any there be- why
The said i'll or Testament should not be admitted
to wubs.
Teste,
JOHN STROLLER, c.
Nav 10 I8i9.--9w
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26
Nj :, 10 1912 -3t
THE COMMUNICABLE OF VIRGINIA.

To ne Sheriff Of Berkeley County, greeting:
SE T. command you, that you cause Remington
w Is. kownslar To be proclaimed on three sew
"rHi days, in places the most notorious and most
likely TO come To his knwcdre, warning hin, TO ap
n~Rr at ibr Clicks Office of our Circuit Superior
C"uri of Law and Chancery held in and 10, Bsi Ike
Icy County at The Court Hop,e OF the said county
tie ir-t nj judsy ia July nex,, being rule day, TO
answer " lillian $ Long add William Long. part
nefs, under the firm OF William s Long & Co, OF
plea of ir,-spass on Ihe case in ss-umpsit dam.
aye seventy doisrs--or, that, II he doth not az
pear judgment will be rendered against him nc
cordins TO law. And have hen there this writ.
Witness, John Suo,her, Clrrk of our said Court
II the Court II mse. the oh day OF My. 1912 and
in the 66'h year OF our foundation.
JOHN STROrfiER.
MAY 70 1912 -3t
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26
g r. M0 VAL,

BNHh subscriber would respectfully announce 10
T. h'- customers and the rubc generally. that
he has renewed 10 the Store House formerly occu-
Hhrd by M. Jnseph Burns. where he hopes, by
irlct atom o To business To merit continuation
y the public patronage heretofore entered upon
mir.
April 2. 1912 J VAN DOREN. Jr. a
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26

YNHE undersigned has Cor ssle IL bs,rels II
u Prime Sapelhne Flour at &c 90 per bssrsi,
Cash 500 pounds Prime Bacon az ~, own Sailing
at $500 per HUNDRED; in smaller quantities, !, 10
cents. per pound, also 80 beshsls af prime white
ARD yellow Corn white at 80 cent?. Mud yellow a,
rs cents per bashei, all for Cash
WILLIAM kRoESES.
May &c, l842.--3t
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26

but can be conveniently divided into two good sized
farms with running water, timber and improve
ments upon each II divided. the eastern portion
of the "a, m will contain about 800 acres, with
good Dwelling House upon i, recently repsired,
larse sritzsr Barn, thoroughly renewed, Black
smith Shop. Corn. house, &c. The teeste,n portion
- L. uLx.nri
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26

VIRGINIA :-At a Conn beta a. Retkele, Caua.
" at the Ceurt House. on Monday, The ii,h day
of April, 1892,
Samuel Slookey, pbG.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26
IN CHaNCERy

NgNfNst
Joseph Lchmsn. Abraham Lehman. snd Peter
Gaidser, M.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26
Notice.

A anpsal meeting ef the Over.~er. Of the
IN Poor Of Berkeley County will be held \, n.
United States Hotel. (oden-) on Monday the e,h
DAY Of Jane next All persons having bushes.
day.
Nav 90. Ig42.-2s S. GARARD, err.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26
Valuable Land
IN MARKET,
s75 ACRES,

VHNHE undersigned offer for sale large and val.
IL liable landed estate in the neishborhooa Of
Winchester, Virginia The Tract eonAists OF
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26

Iumes Martin ard Wi liam Resd. partners, and
James M Newkirk, John Gehr. Jonas Hedges
Jane. saunders, Samuel Robinson, jacob Stray
,r aud (iuurpa Sperow ar
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-02-26
I Correspondence Of the Baton Rouge Gazette. ]
TO THE AGRICULTURlSTS OF
Tue SOUTH & SOUTH WEST.

LoG-HALL, (Miss.), 1912:
To you, as brethren of my nativity, as breth-
rem by adoption, as associates, as individuals
having in common one interest, one end in
view, one object to attain, | address myself.
Feeble as my powers, humble as my name
may be to incite to deeds of industry, economy
and iraprevcmcnt-and even if the effort prove
futile, | would most respectfully and frater-
nally claim your attention. l have no pride or
ambition to pamper, no office, in your gift, to
seek, no end to subserve, save one-ou mu-
tual advance in the permanent improvement
OF agriculture. l cannot in the limits of a
mere newspaper essay, point out the MANY
considerations that claim yot.r attention but
I trust to point out a sufficient number to en-
list the attention Of a few, even ever so few
let it be can | gain the cooperation OF but
one, l will try again:
| would ask of those who read-whetheE
cultiyators of the soil, or employed in other
callings-what has produced the immense gain
in The increase of crops value OF STOCK, and
internal resources of Great Britain and our
northeastern portion of this Republics within
the past twenty-fxe years. The same daily
labour on the same land, with, in the end. less
expense, has brought about this desirable re-
suit. And why not. We chivalrous sons OF the
sunny South, Ego and do likewise IT. Is
within your reach and, brethren Of this rich
=" valley Of the Mississippi to you is given
soil far surprising any Of those portions where
| giant strides TO improvement have first stepped
forth into being. To those who read the
question is readily solved; many that DO na'
read, would, nayi coul3 not credit that 40, Oh
90, 100 bushels of corn, have been made to RI
pen, where one-third, one-iourth, a fifth a ie"
wears ago, was gathered by hard labor. The1
nv first advice is" Reau, learn, and inward
" digest )" subscribe to one or more paper;
devoted to agriculture read carefully ant
reflect; if you do not, ere the sun has givel
us a change of seasons, rise convinced tina
something must be done, then will pay thu
printer. Look at our hreskrsn Of tks EalteF'
States. who never lay down a penny but t
take up towpence, are they employed in Pre-
sident or bank-ms eng! Look at those hard
sons 0: The field, driving to their fairs from 10
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-02-26
WHERE IS p~LEASUREs

Selected Tro,h The unpublished Potms Of The tate
Margaret Miller Dariason. Written
The age Of Thirteen.
Where shall ! find thee, Pleasurc9
Where meet thy smile agaip'
have sought thy gilded treasure:
! have wooed thee, but in vain.
find thee moi in solitude;
For Memory's fountain pours
Around my heart, the whitening thoughts
Of brighter, happier hours.
| find thee not in crowded halls,
Tho thousands there may be;
There's not single heart that beats
In sympathy with me!
In wealth! I will not seek thee there;
Wealth never must be mine,
For well | know, they find thee not
Who worship at this shrine.
/ find thee moi in Folly's bowers,
Tho sparkling gems are there:
Her wreath is twined with fading flowers,
AS perishing, as fair!
D | find thee not in Natures arms,
Tho tranquil and serene
There ever turks some wild alarms.
To dim the glowing scene.
find thee not with those | love,
For Gricfis ever there
To check the smile, to chill the hope,
To draw the starting tear.
And OH It's aoubly Had to zee
Tho hearts we love in wbe;
To mark their brighter prospects fee
And view their tear-drops tiows
never find thee in the past,
Each happier moment fled,
A veil of deep regret doth cast
Around my youthful head.
At times the future beams with light;
And glows with dreams of bliss,
But ever turks some cloud to blight
This fancied happiness!
Where shall I find thee, Pleasure!
Where meet thy smile again!
! have sought thy gilded treasures
have wooed thee, but in vain!