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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-04-18

THINK OF IT.--One glass of liquor each
day, at Ia cents, cost S22,Sl year:
this amount would pay the insurance OF
$4,000 on a mans life. What hand
some sum for person 10 leave his family,
and how easy the means can be obtained
by hundreds OF our lellow.citizens who
have large families depending on their
daily earnings.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-04-18

AN ALIEN WIFE SHOULD BE NATURAL
IzEp.--It was decided by Judge KENT in
the New York Circuit Court, on Satur-
dav, that wife born abroad, ard not nat.
uralized, cannot inherit property devised
10 her by husband.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-04-18

CAPTAIN STOCKTON, (says the Wash
ington Correspondent of the New York
Aurora,) has adopted, as his own, the
two orphan sons Of the late Commodore
Kennon, and has also presented the widow
of the late Secretary of the Navy the
handsome sum of so, 900.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-04-18
THURSDAY MORNING. APRIL IS, 1914.
To Col. Hunter, Editor ofale Gasette:

10 C0t. fEnleF, EdAor 81 me Gdtette:
will feel obliged to you to publish the
enclosed extract of letter from James
Madison Hife, Esq, of Clarke, which |
received with number Of hand-btls to
distribute among our farmers. know OF
no mode in which can better accomplish
his We've than TO publish the letter Of this
intelligent and practical farmer. Every
one who knows Madison Hte will not
hesitate in giving implicit crsdence 10 any
statement he may make. Net being a
farmer myself. but deeply interested in
every Improvement connected with the
great interest. | have only 10 add that
will be happy TO distribute the hand. bills
to any one who will call upon mo.
ID. II. CONRAD.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-04-18
fro BE CONTINUED.

The New Odeans Picayune pays Geo
eral Green The following equivocal com
pliment:
Have you heard that Duff Green has
quit the Republic !"
"No-has he 7"
"He has F"
"Theu he Republic is safe"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-04-18

Winchester has been, and continues
still the happy scene Of an extensive re-.
viyal in the Methodist Episcopal Church.
One hundred and twenty persons, we un-
derstand, have been recently added TO
its communion, and the prospect OF con
siderable accession TO this number IS high
Iy ALTERING - Winchester VTg' .fprf D.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-04-18
NEW DRUG STORE.

TINE Subscribers take pleasure in announcing
IL to the citizens Of Martinsburg, and the public
generally, that they have opened, in the room for.
merly occupied the Post Office, one door south
of Mr.. D. S. Whites store, a NEW DRUG
and MEDICAL Establishment, where they are
now receiving fresh from Baltimore, and will con-
stantly keep on hand, all kinds
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-04-18

"Clsy Ii s." for the ladies, are ad-
veriis,d a. Norfolk. We find. says the
Philadelphia Forum, that CLAY TIES ars
daily lncreas ng all over the country
they are very durable.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-04-18

"a death blow to auAcK cry" as the
man said when he knocked duck over
with a club"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-04-18
OF DRUGS MGO4V4NESs PAINTS,
Dye-Stuns, Oils,
CONFECTIONERY,
FANCY GOODS. &c.

and all other articles 10 their line, to which they
respectfully invite the attention Of buyers.
The following are among their stock, and any
preparation or compound will be carefully attended
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-04-18

10 BUSH. CORN BEANS, for sale by
III Dec7 LIKENS g. CAMPBELL.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-04-18

"No biting" as the man said 10
the fee that was on his back.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-04-18
Tour.

NTlRSI quality super6ne -four jus, received and
N Tor sale io", by the barrel or retail by
F. HUNTINGTON.
Ksruey'9,lIe Depot. Nov >, 1874
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-04-18

AVlNG just renewed my stock, am
II L prepared offer to the public complete
an assortment be found in tbs valley, and at
such prices and on such terms cannot fail of
pleasing.
The quality and character of each article may be
relied on as represented. To the following list |
would call The attention of Physicians and others
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-04-18

1.-THE undersigned, having just returned from
IL Baltimore, informs the public that he has on
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-22
PUBLIC SAILlSo

IN pursuance of the provisions of a trust deed.
Il executed by Joseph McCutchen, dated the 5ti,
April, 1874 and recorded in the Clerks Office of
the County Court Of Augusta, shall, on the 23rd
OF August next, at the house of said Nc Cutchen,
In said county, for the purposes in said deed men,
TONED, proceed to sell, at public auction to the
highest bidder, two tracts Of land lying on Smiths
Creek, waters of the Little Calf-pasture river in
said county OF Augusta-one containing 1914 a.
cTes, and the other 333 acres. These lands are
well improved and productive, and will be
shewn to any person wishing to purchase, by said
McCutchen, who resides one of the tracts.
Also the following personal property, two Stills
and Caps, fifteen Still Tubs, two Flag Stands,
two bay Mares, one eight and the other five years
old, one sorrel Horse ten years old, two sorrel
flilies, one three and the other two years old,
two bay Colts, six Mich Cows, 8 two year old
Steers, a two year old Heifers, seven Calves,
twenty Sheep, twelve Hogs, two Wagons, five
pair Of Gears, one Plough, one Harrow, ono
Wheat Fan, one Cart, Apple Mill, two Axes, two
Hoes, together with all the said McCutchen's
farming utensils;-one Clock, one Safe, one Cup
board, seven Chairs, one Desk, one Dining IA
BILE, one Mans Saddle, Loom and Tackle,
one small Table, three Beds, Steads, and Furni-
ture, one Jack Screw, the crop of Wheat and
Rye, and all the Household and Kitchen Furni-
ture belonging to said McCutchen. At The re-
quest OF the parties interested most if not all of
said property will be sold on credit Sale to
commence at IL o'clock. The title is good, bur
l shall convey such only as is vested in me by
said trust deed. DAVID FULTZ.
July 25, 1914.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE.

Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery
for Augusta County.
Jacob Lamb, Plaintiff,
AGAINST
Benjamin Bryan, John Swank, in his own
right and as guardian of John Swank, IT,, Jo-
seph Swank, and Daniel Swank, John Crawn,
&C., Defendants,
IN CHANCERY.
In obedience to a decree of Court made i'm the
above cause, the 2lst day Of June, 1914, |
shall. on the 30th day of August next, (but if
not, from any cause, on that day, then on the day
folowing,) proceed to sell at public auction upon
the premises, that tract or parcel of land--or so
much thereof as may be necessary for the purpo-
ses mentioned in said decree-which lies in the
county OF Augusta, on the waters of Naked
Creek, and is generally known as the Swank
place, and which was conveyed by John Lamb
and wife to Benjamin Bryan, by deed of trust,
bearing date the Goth day of March, 1888, and
estimated to contain 303 acres.
Terms.-So much TO be paid in cash on the
day OF sale as will defray all the costs of sale.
the balance to be paid in three equal payments of
6, IL and iS months, the purchaser executing
bonds with approved personal security. and the
title retained as additional security until all the
payments are made. Possession of so much of
said land as the purchaser may require for seed
ing fall crop, to be given on the LIST of Septem-
Der next, and full possession on the 1 st day of
January. W. III. CARRIER. Comm,r
July 25, 1914.
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Commission Business.

'ENHE subscriber continues to sell Flour and
Il other produce on commission, and for the ac-
commodation of his friends sending produce per
Rail Road, he has established a house immed-
ately opposite the Fredericksburg Depot, and has
a Warehouse on the Basin Bank, for the recep-
ton of produce per Canal. To his friends send
ing produce by way of Sconsvile he would say,
direct your consignmenis to b. f. Frye, who
VIII receive and forward to me free of charge to
the owner. My charges in every case are as mo-
derate as any regular house IN the city, and no
charge of drayage on produce sent to my address
JAMES ii. JUREY,
Basin Bank, and No. 1875 Main Street
Shockoe Hill, opposite the Depot.
June ~, 1914. Richmond
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TO MY FRIENDS
AND THE PUBLIC GENERAL

MY Office, as Commissioner in Chancery and
BallIff, and Commissioner in the Federal
Court OF the United States for the Western Dis
trict of Virginia, is in the room occupied by the
Clerk OF the Hastings Court of Staunton, imme-
dately over that OF the Clerk of the Circuit SUI
peror Court of Law and Chancery, and may be
entered by passing up the flight of steps in the
rear of the building, where may be found at all
times, ready to attend to any call that may be
made upon me, to take dispositions, settle ac-
counts of any kind, draw deeds of every descrip-
hon. write out articles of agreement, write letters
for those who may desire it., either of family or
business character, act as Trustee, &c. The
charges in all cases will be made in strict accor-
dance with the present depressed state of the
country. JOHN b. WATTS
August L, 1914. Com'r. &c.
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DIR. TAYLOR'S
BNZSN22s OfLlUe2.aVO1.C


Large Bottles 81 60-Smaii do. ST.. EVIDENCE is
daily received ofthe ctcacay Of the in curing
Pulmonary complaints The following is an extract
from letter received short time since:
"Dcar Sir For more than Is years have been af.
hctcd with an affection Of the liver which has at
caused me much suffering and distress particularly while
the pain in my breast been particularly distressing Last
winter and spring became alarmed at the symptoms in
my case The distress in my breast great and
cd TO be permanently seated. For considerable time
atho' resored TO my usual remedies experienced no
relief, but felt myself growing worse. Having some
knowledge of DIR. Taylor's Basam of Liverwort pur
chased bottle and commenced using it. Before had
used three days felt scnsibly relieved and by the
time the contents Of the first bottle used the pain
been no return oft since Yrs, SC. JNo. b. SEMANs,
Editor Of the Tippccanoe Journal, . Indiana.
The Basam is aspccic for coughs, colds consumption
liver complaints and all diseases Of the chest and lungs
NJ b. See that the steel plate label is on each bot
tie to prevent councrcits, without which none gcnu
inc, and buy Of A. ID. WREN & Co
March 7-6m Sole Agents for Sfa,,nfon
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-22
II - u S II s. a u u o

4 virtue OF a trust deed, executed by Philip
Fishburn, dated the 25th day of May 1914,
and recorded in the Clerks Office of the County
Court OF Augusta, shall on the 3lst OF August
next, at the residence of said Fishburn, for the
purposes in said deed mentioned, proceed TO SELL
to the highest bidder, for ready money, the fol-
lowing property: -Four head Of Horses, Mich
Cows, head of stock Cattle, Is head of Hogs,
% Sheep, Bellows and Anvil, and some other
Blacksmith's tools, Beds, Steals and FurnituTe,
3 Tables, 2 Bureaus, corner Cupboard and con-
tents; and all the other Household and Kitchen
Furniture, l Yankee Clock, Loom and tac-
kie, Wind Mill, Wagon, and gear for four
horses, 2 Mccormick Plooghs, 2 Shovel Ploughs,
Harrow, and all the other farming Utensils be-
longing to said FishburD and the crop Of Wheat
and Rye. Also, Tract of Land lying in said
county of Augusta, adjoining the lands of Now
rey, Greiner and others, now in the occupancy
of said Fjshburn, containing rs Acres, and the
same tract conveyed to him by his father, by
deed recorded.
DAVID FULTZ, Trustee.
July 25, 1924.
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United States District Court for the Hes
tern District Of Virginia, holden at Stau,,-
ton, May 9, 1874.
IN BANKRUPTCY

tern District Of virginia, holden at Stau,,-
ton, May 9, lS44.
IN BANKRUPTCY.
NOTICE. to the Creditors and all others con-
ceineu IN interest, to shew cause against the Pc
No 264-William Brake Of Harrison county.
Tor discharge from all his debts and certificate
thereof on Tuesday the LIST of October next.
2oa-Eugenius w Clark Of Harrison county,
LOT discharge from all his debts and certificate
thereofon Tuesday the LIST of October next.
266-Job Slocum Of Harrison county, for a
discharge from all his debts and certificate there
OF on Tuesday the LIST Of October next.
267-John ii Ogden of Harrison county, for a
discharge from all his debts and certificate there
oil on Tuesday the LIST Of October next.
:. ao7-James ii Nay Of Harrison county, for "a
discharge from all his debts and a certificate
'hereoi on Tuesday the LIST Of October next.
4oo-Samuel Childers of Harrison county, FOR
a discharge from all his debts and certificate
thereof on Tuesday the LIST Of October next.
45O-Wm Drummond Of Harrison county. for
discharge from all his debts and certificate
thereof on Tuesday the lst Of October next
45i-Henry Wilfong of Lewis county, for a
discharge from all his debts and certificate there
OF on Tuesday the LIST of October next,
414-Geo w Romine, of Harrison county, for
a discharge from all his debts and certificate
thereof, on Tuesday The LIST of October next
9l7-Jonathan T. Bennett of Lewis county, for
discharge from all his debts and certificate
thereof on Tuesday the LIST of October next
loll-fenry Harper Of Harrison county, for a
discharge from all his debts and a certificate
thereof on Tuesday the LIST of October next. =
TEsTE,
N. X. TROUT, d. c.
July 4 1914
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Trust Sale.

RY virtue Of Deed Of Trust executed to the
~ subscriber by David Coffman and wife, bear
ing date the 18th day of April, 1874, and duly
recorded in the Clerks Office of Augusta county
Court, shall, on Wednesday the 2slh of the
present month, (AugusD at the village of Mt
SCION, Tor the purposes in said deed mentioned,
proceed to sell to the highest bidder for ready
money, certain tract Of land lying and being in
the county of Augusta adjoining the lands of
Jacob Showalter and others, being the same land
conveyed by Michael Snider and wife to the said
David Goldman by deed, bearing date on the 18th
OF April, 1874, estimated 10 contain thirty-three
acres, be the same more or less.
The title to the above land is believed TO be
good, but acting as Trustee, shall convey sucb
title only as is vested in me by the trust deed
Aforesaid. JAMES WODDELL, Trustee.
August 8, 1914.
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COMMISSIONING SALE.


Circuit Superior Court OF Law and Chancery
for Augusta County.
Jacob kyger and Thomas S. Baskins, PItfs.
AGAINST
Paul N. Rupert and Philip Conner, Defts.
IN CHANCERY.
In obedience 10 decree of Court made in the
above cause on the 10Th day of June, 1914, ],
who am therein substituted as trustee or commits
sloner in place of Paul N. Rupert removed, shall
on the 3Olh day of August next, (but if not from
any cause, on that day, then on the day follow
ing) proceed 10 sell at public auction, upon the
premises, that tract parcel of land,-or so
much thereof as may be necessary for the pur-
poses mentioned in said decree,-which lies in
the county of Augusta, on the waters Of the
South River, adjoining the lands of G. NJ Col
ner, John koutzman and others, and was convey.
ed in trust by Joseph e. Koner to Paul N. Ru-
pert, on the 3Oth day of May, 1910, for the bene-
mt OF Philip Conner, as Of record in the Coun-
~ Court Office OF Augusta, estimated TO contain
20O4 acres.
Terms.-So much to be paid in cash on the
day of sale, will defray all the costs of sale
the balance to be paid in three equal instruments
OF 6, IL and Is months, the purchaser executing
bonds with approved personal security. and the
title retained as additional security until all the
payments are made. Possession of so much of
SAID land, as the purchaser may require for seed
ing tall crop, TO be given on the LIST of Sep,em-
Der next, and full possession on the LIST day of
January.
ALFRED CHAPMAN, Comm'r.
July 20, io44.-6t. Prs Fee IS 25.
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tween 40 and 45 years of age, with some few
gray hairs in his head-height not recolected,
but supposed to be between feet or inches
no marks recollected.
He took with him low crowned white hat,
blue jeans dress coat, and pair of tow linen
pantaloons, pair of coarse boots, and perhaps
some other clothing.
VIII give the above reward if said boy is
taken without the State, or $40 if taken within
the State. MICHAEL QUINLAN.
Stanton, Va, June 81, 1874.
0G-The above Negro returned to town a few days a.
'dissuaded from it, and probably furnished with pass
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-22
Sale Of Real Property
IN PENDIETON COUNTY

by virtue of two deeds executed TO the under.
signed-one on the end Of November, IS4l
and the other on the 2Sth of February, 1912, by
John Deverieks, sen., and duly recorded in the
Clerks Office of the County of Pendleton-in
trust, for the purposes mentioned in said deeds,
shall on Monday the l6'h day of September next,
proceed to sell to the highest bidder, for ready
money, on the premises,
A Tract or Parcel of Land, containing One Hum
dred and Fifty Acres,
more or less, lying and being in the County OF
Pendleton, on Shaw's Fork, about sixty-fiye A.
ores of which are cleared, upon which are a COM
Portable Dwelling House, Barn, &c.
Acting in the capacity Of Trustee, will only
convey to the purchaser such title as is vested in
Inc by the conveyances aforesaid.
PETER HULL, Trustee.
June 13, lS44.-tsl4t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-22
CANDLE MANUFACToRY

'TNHE subscriber respectfully informs his friends
and the public that he has provided himself
with the necessary apparatus for Moulding Can
dies, In the neatest and ostexpeditious manner.
He Will be able to supply families at the rate of
l23 cents pound by the quantity-say, 50 or
100 weight, and where the Tallow is furnished
he will mould for SO per 100 lbs.
EE5 lie will continue the BUTcugRIHe BusI-
NESS as usual.
~ His GRIsT MILL is now in full operation
PLMsTER ground on the shortest notice.
JOHN II. Asst.
Stanton, Feb. %, 1874.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE

RY virtue of decree of the Circuit Superior
n Court of Law and Chancery for Augusta
county, rendered at the June Term, 1914, in the
case of Shank and al VS.. Shank's admir-. and al.
shall proceed on Thursday, the LIST day of Au-
gust next, 10 sell on the premises TO the highest
bidder, at public auction, Tract of Land, con-
tanning 80 acres adjoining the lands of Solomon
Bowers, Adam Long, and Benjamin Weller, a.
bout two miles northeast of Mt Sidney in Au-
gusta county; about twenty acres of this Tract of
Land are cleared and in good state of culiva-
iion. The improvements are good Log House,
Nltchen' Stable, &C., and very excellent small
Orchard. 1t is presumed that persons desiring to
purchase will examine the land for themselves
Terms of sale-Af;er deducting expenses of sale.
the balance, in 6, IL and iS mouths; bonds with
good security to be taken for the deferred pay
mentS.
BENZ. WELLER, Comm'r.
June 81, 1914.
POSTPONEMENT.
The above sale q t;u G..
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TO WsMNOspea.S.

HfAKMERS hauling their Flour, &c. 10 Rich
u mond, are invited TO call on the subscriber at
his store on Shockoe Hill, opposite the Depot of
the Rail Road, where they can always obtain Inc
highest prices for every description of produce,
and buy Groceries at the very lowest rates.
JAMES II. JUREY.
Richmond, June 81, 1914.
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40 do OH ANDMlAIo
CABlNET-MAKER AND UNDERTAKES

Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery
for Augusta County, June Term, 1914.
Nathaniel Massie, George r. Craig, John j.
Bell, WIN. Withrow, jr., Daniel Fishburn,
Mm. Clarke, Abraham Lynn, and John Wayt,
Plaintiffs,
VIM. w. King, Admir- of Asa Rosenbarger, de,'d.
Abraham. Randolph and Nancy Rosenbarrer.
heirs and reps. of said Asa Rosenbarger, and
Polly Martin, late Polly Rosenbarger, widow
OF said Asa Rosenbarger. decd, Defts
ms cause came on this 10th day of June
1914, on the original papers formerly read in the
cause and the report of Master Commissioner Sa-
mueI Clarke, without an exception, and the de-
positions since taken, and was argued BY counsel
on consideration whereof i, is adjudged, ordered
and decreed, that George Baylor, jr be, and he
is hereby appointed a Commissioner for that pur-
Pose' to lay of, and after having given four weeks
notice OF the time and place of sale in the Staun-
ton Spectator, proceed 20 sell at public auction,
10 The highest bidder, upon the premises so much
OF the tract of land belonging TO the estate of
Asa Rosenbarger, decd, as will be sufficient to
pay OIL the sum of eighty dollars and seventy-six
April, 1871, and the costs of this suit; HAVING
due regard TO the rights of the widow of the SAID
Asa Rosenbarger, decd, and taking care that
sulciency of the tract to answer her claim of
dover be left unsold, on the following terms, re-
curing to be paid in hand so much of the pur-
oo n.oncy as VIII DC necessary TO pay the
costs OF this suit and the expenses of the sale,
and the balance on a credit of six, twelve, and
eighteen months, taking bond and security and
retaining the title to said land to secure the pur-
chase money: 1t is further ordered, that said
commissioner report his proceedings to this
Court in order TO final decree.
copy-Teste,
N. G.. KINNEY, C. c.
In pursuance of the above, will offer for sale
at public auction, on Saturday the 7th day of next
September, so much of said land as will satisfy
the amount stated in the above decree.
GEO. BAYLOR, j. Commit