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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15
OBITUARY..

Departed this life, on Thursday, the LIST day
of July, MISS Nancy ISABELLA CUNNINGHAM
youngest daughter of William Cunningham
ST., aged 81 years and months.
The death of this amiable, estimabe and in
teresting young lady, the sudden and unex
pected fat which summoned her hence, has
spread deep gloom over the circle of the be
reaved family and friends. Long will her
memory be cherished by them; often will the
tear Of pity dim the eye of friendship for her
untimely end. We murmur not, but mourn
at this affecting dspensation of Divine Proyi-
dence. God has wisely ordered that she
should be taken suddenly from US.
''Our God can heal the wound his hand has
given,
His love can sooth the spirit bowed with
woe,
His grace bind up the heart with anguish
rven,
His mercy bid our sorrows cease to flow.
Oh meekly bow beneath the Christening rod,
Fly for relief TO HIM the Holy one,
And trusting to his promise for support,
Look up, and say, oh, God, thy will be
done.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15
FKOM VERA Cruz.
The National of the 9Th saws +.

lDe National OF the 9TH says:
The barque Patheon, Capt. Williston, ar.
rived here yesterday from Vera Cruz, whence
she sailed on the morning ofthe Goth ult.
Capt. w. reports the steamship Galveston,
Capt. Winde, as going into port as the Path
con was coming out. On the 9th ut. 15O
miles to the n. E. Of Vera Cruz, saw the
steamship Galveston, hence for that port.
The same paper has the following para
graph:
IMPORTANT, IF TRuE.-Just as our paper
was going to press, we were informed by a
gentleman in whom we have every confidence
that report from the city Of Mexico, last
night, that a dysentary of a Indignant charac-
ter had broken out among our troops at Pueb.
la, and that it is believed the Mexican vendors
of milk, pulque, liquors, etc., poisoned those
articles with a certain poisonous vegetable,
which grows in the neighborhood.
We believe the rGmor entltle TO credit and
hope Gen. Scott will hear oft in time to pre-
vent an extension OF the dabolieal plot.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15
Che go3ette.
MULTIPLICATION IN PEyNsYLvANIA

We publish to-day the admirable letter OF
"a citizen of Berkeley" TO the Richmond
Wing, which embodies our own views of
this subject, so fully, and SO clearly expresses
what we conceive to be the universal senti-
ment Of the people Of this county in regard to
it, that we deem it unnecessary to do more at
this time than to commend that communica-
ton to the serious consideration of our readers.
Certain il is, that Virginia will not tamey
submit to the Observation-Disclosures which
sets hei rights of property al defiance, and sub
lects her citizens to insult and Imprisonment,
for no greater offence that the attempt to en-
force according to the forms required by our
federal constitution, nights which they yainly
imagined were secured to them by that sacred
instrument
The measures which our General Assembly
may deem it necessary to adopt in order to
re5uke and resist these high handed aggres.
sions, we pretend not to foresee- 1t is all i'm
portant however, that the legislature should
reflect sound and enlightened public opm.
lui uu tliiS SuUttt, anu III view Va tIlo lat, Ito
consideration cannot be too earnestly pressed
upon the attention at the people.
We close our article by an extrac. from an
editorial which appeared IN this paper while
Col. Hunter was its editor, and which may
be fairly presumed to express the views and
feelings of the southern people, as it was en-
dorsed by the whole southern press without
distinction of or party.
awe are not without confidence in the pat
riotism of the main body of the northern peo-
pie, but our strongest hope of security is in an
appeal to northery, Interest," for it is manifest
to the eye ofthe discerning statesman, that if
! by a conflict upon the abolition question be-
tween the North and South, this fair Republic
is to be severed, while al, must be sufferers,
the most DISASTROUS consequences must fall
upon the North. We do not mean now TO
discuss The truth Of this position, but announce
it merely as the settled and well defended o.
pinion of the most sagacious statesmen in ev-
cry quarter of the Union. The South has
pretty well defined her position upon this
subject; she has said to the fanatcal spirit of
the north, "Ihus far shall thou come and no
farther"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15
POTOMAC
HENRY CLAY

As time passes on (eloquently and Justify
remarks the New Orleans Nationally the
people look to Mr.. CLAY with increased alice
ton. The feelings of the nation are yet to be
wrought up to higher pitch of intensity at
the name Of The Sage Of ashland than ii has
ever yet experienced In permitting his de-
feat for President. they dimmed not the lustre
OF his fame but they did an injustice to them.
selves and to their country which viii be felt
by generations yet unborn The time will
come when Mr. Clay will be of history. The
name then will stand out from among his CO.
temporary statesmen as does the Alps from
among the surrounding mountains. Thou
sands Of the gallant Wings whosupported him
will sleep in the patriots grave, but there will
be living gray haired patriarchs who are now
known as the "Young Wings of'44 !" they
will sit by the hearstone and refer 10 thoss
stirring times, and they will be honored and
loved, because they were the friends of MIR.
Clay, and stood by his side in the memorable
aud as will then be considered, the singular
contest in which he met his defeat. II is a
legacy of love of country to leave behind them
posed by all who can be referred to in future
as the political friends of Henry Clay.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15
Annual strengthening at Nantucket.

The annual sheep shearing is now going on
at Miacomet, and people generally are doing
their best TO make II a season OF enjoyment
Yesterday, the weather was almost for the
first time this season, delightfully."- summer
like. The east wind had given place TO the
northwest, the clouds were all swept away
from the heavens, and right powerful and
gay visaged sun made street and garden, and
green field, look smiling as child who, after
a long conflict, has achieved complete victo-
ry over its affectionate mamma One could
"amost see the leaves and blossoms grow
1t was real "shearing weather''-a trife too
warm, perhaps, for comfort but very pleasant
and Acceptable nevertheless. We hope today
and TO morrow will be like unto Yesterday
But shearing is not what il used 10 be in the
days of our grandfathers, when nearly every
body who was able to own anything, was an
owner of sheep and commons, and when
"proprietors' meeting" stood almost side by
side is importance with the annual town meet
ing. Those were the days for the keepers of
tents. Our grandmothers tell glowing stories
about large dinner parties on the shearing
ground made up, some Of young men and
maidens, and others Of the very dons OF the
town-which were beautifully supplied by
the tent keepers-and al boanhful prices, we
presume.
The boys and girls, however, still insist up
on enjoying themselves at shearing time, and
as their papas and mammas are willing to give
them all the assistance in their power, they
are, and we rejoice that il is so, to reasona-
bic degree successful. There is a four days
vacation, books and tasks are for the time safe
" locked up in the school house, and almost
every thing in the shape of a horse and, car
riage is employed, from morning till night, IN
Transporting little boys and girls to and from
the shearing pen. Ii does ones heart good to
see the dear creatures, dressed in their gayest
and prettiest, laughing and joking as il they
We're never to know care or trouble in the
world, and every one jnghng complacently
the five or six coppers with which his peck
ct is furnished to buy lots of buns and boiled
eggs. Heaven bless the little ones wherev-
er they are they scatter sunshine around them
without the dear plaques, life would hardly be
worth having. The sheep have fallen off We
ry sadly this year. We are informed that
there are about 1000 less than there were last
year, and that the flock will not turn out much
If any more than 5000 strong. The severe
early frosts last winter killed the feed, which
accounts for this great mortality The num-
Der of lambs, too, is unusually small, only "a
bout 1900. Last year there were 2200 The
history of Nantucket informs us that in IT'S
there were towards 10000 sheep on the island
nearly twice as many as there now are
Nantucket Inquirer. June IS.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15
NOTICE,

EINDING great difficulty in closing up his
IL business, the undersigned has been obi
ged TO transfer and place in the hands of col
lectors great many of his accounts for sub
scription TO the Martinsburg Gazette, advert
sing, Sc, in the year 1915, and hopes all
those indebted 10 him will make payment as
early as possible. Ii is very disagreeable re-
sort to be obliged TO place in suit, any claim
against any of his former patrons, and he
trusts that they will believe that nothing bur
stern necessity would cause him 10 do so.--
Being pressed on all sides himself, he must
take some speedy means Of collecting his dues.
II is not his wish TO have any person pestered
with suits who viii settle their claims without
so disagreeablea resort. Perhaps some ofthe
accounts may nave been settled in part. as
many persons were in the habit of sending
wood, &c, by their servants TO the office, OF
which no account oftentimes was taken, or re-
ceipts passed. But wherever a mistake has
been committed, and satisfactory explanation
can be given, it shall be, Of course. corrected.
JAMES T.. STEWART.
Julv Is IS47-3t
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15

DY virtue of decree of the County Court
ID of Berkeley, rendered at its July term, in
the case of Painter rs. Helferstay's heirs, Sc,
the undersigned, Special Commissioner there
by appointed, will offer for sale, at public auc-
ton, before the Court House door in the town
of Martnsburg, on Monday The Oh day Of IN
gaist--being the first day of the term of the
Quarterly Court-Lot ~ in said Town, with
the buildings, &c. thereon, being the same
Lot of which John Hellerstay, decd, seized
and possessed
Terms.--One third of the purchase money
in hand, and the balance in twelve and eigh-
teen months from the day of sale, with inter
est on the deferred payments, and Trust
Deed upon the property to secure the same.
EDMUND PENDLETON,
July Is, lS47-4t Spec. CoBr
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15

In the Circuit Superior Court of Law and
Il Chancery for Berkeley County.
John Christy William Christy, Samuel Chris
", Marshall Christy, Elizabeth Patterson,
James Patton and Sarah his wife, late Sa-
rah Christy, heirs at law of Robert Christy
-Ptamtids.
AGAINST
Seaman Garard, Executor Of the last viii and
testament of Robert Christy, deed, and
Samuel Henry ST George, John Marshall,
Sarah Ann. David Dawson, Elizabeth
Campbell, Robert Dawson, Ebenezer VIII
liam, and Robert Milton Christy, children
Of Ebenezer Christy, dec'd.-DefendGats.
The parties of the above suit are hereby no.
tilted, that on Monday the 10Th day Of August
nert, at the Clerks Office in Marunsburg, in
Berkeley County, Va, shall attend for the
purpose of settling the accounts directed TO be
taken before me as Special Commissioner, IN
pursuance Of the decree of the Court in this
case, made at the October term, 1915, to wit !:
the Executorial accounts Of Seaman Garard,
Executor Of Robert Christy, deed, with such
special statements as the parties may require,
at which time the parties interested are reques
ted to attend, and the said Executor 10 produce
his vouchers, together with the books and pa
pers belonging to the estate OF the SAID Robert
Christy. DANIEL BURkHARf,
July 10, 1915. Spec. Conn
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15
A Capital Invention.

We find in one of our late English papers
an advertisement Of an "Iadia Rubber Disscct-
ing Giore," expressly designed for the use OF
surgeons-an ingenious invention for the pro-
iession in all countries. The design is an
wholly phllanthropic one, viz TO prevent the
loss OF lives, or even temporary discontinue,
owing TO the bad effects TO the surgeon of a
simple punctive or scratch whilst operating up
on putrid subjects. The glove is said TO be
thin and delicate, and well calculated for the
purpose intended.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15

BLACKBERRY SYRUP.-The following is the
recipe for making this valuable medicine for
the bowel complaint:
To two quarts Of blackberry juice, add hall
an ounce each orpowdered nutmeg, cinnamon
and allspice, and quarter of an ounce ofpow-
dered cloves.-Boil these together TO get the
strength of the spices and TO preserve the ber-
ry juice. While hot, add a pint Of fourth
proof french brandy. and sweeten with LOAF
sugar. Give child two teaspoons full three
times day, and if the disorder is not checked
add 10 the quantity.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15
HENRY CLAY.

AS every incident Of the life Of this venera.
bic patriot. 50 justly endeared to every Amer
lean heart. is subject of interest to the pub
lie, we copy from the Episcopal Recorder
the following account Of his baptism. The
account may be relied on as authentic and ac-
curaie, being from the pen OF the rector OF the
Parish in which Mr. c. is COMMUNICATE,
who officiated at the interesting ceremony:
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15

WESLEYAN FEMALE SEMINARY.
STANTON, VA.

1 The Baltimore Annual Conference having
I al It's last Session taken the above Institution
under us patronage, appointed the undersign-
ed as Visitors 10 attend its Annual Examina-
I ton. The examination took place on Wed
nesday and Thursday last.
I This Institution closes tie first year OF its
operations. From the known ability of the
/ Principal. much was expected to be accom-
plished but much more has been realized. -
/ To saw that the classes in the various branches
of study acquitted themselves well, would be
to fall far below their real merits The rule
| of examination was not 10 ask questions bul
the Student drew by lot the chapter on which
she discoursed intelligbIv, rather than answer.
ed questions-thus showing clearly that while
the understanding and judgement Of the Pupil
had been vigorously exercised, the memory
had not been burdened TO commit the language
of the approved text books to which attention
had been directed. And if The advancement
made during the past session by the classes in
the different branches of study, be the first
fruits os this infant Institution. community
may expect in its progress rich and ample
harvest. AT the opening Of the next Session
on the LIST Of September, superior facilities for
instruction will be afforded by the use Of a
Philosophical and Chemical Apparatus, and
a Library As Teacher, Mr.. Finch, the
Principal, is master of his profession /; and
therefore the public may feel assured that this
Seminary challenges the most liberal patron
age. From the arrangements already made,
and others in progress, this Institution will
furnish means for as lhorougha training in all
the higher branches of female education, as
anv other in our country. And we claim for
it a patronage equal 10 its merits.
Having said this much Gard more might
be said with proprie,y) sboutihe examination,
we may add general remark Since the or.
ganization, of the Methodist Episcopal Church
il has taken deep and caseless interest in the
cause of education, and under pressure of
untowa rd circumstances, and with limited re.
sources, has struggled to meet her response
biittes in educating the rising generation !;
great has been her success; butthere is great
work vet 10 be done, before the full share OF
her obligation to community will be discharg-
ed. And while the energies of the church in
other parts have been reused TO great action,
we hope that her members and friends in this
State, and especially in the great Valley, will
not allow themselves 10 slumber or this prom
siEg Institution to anguish.
B. n BROWN,
J. BOWEN.
p-Ediors friendly to the cause of Educa-
,1l>,ea
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15
B O OK S! Book ST!
JAMES M RjIDSDyGIa,

HAS, just received Birthright, BY Mrs. Sore.
IL l2i cents; Oath oil Marion. story OF
the Revolution, by G. J. Peterson; Vrluous
Wife, l2i cents Privateer, by A. Jones, l2i
cents; The Gunsmith of Orleans The last
days Of Callao, (prize tale) l2i; The Victim
of Intrigue, tale Of Burr's conspiracy, BY
w. w. Taylor, rs cents The Gipsey, by
Lieut.. Murray; Big Dick, by Harry Hazel /;
Fourpe Tap; Lord Elwyn, or the Double
Courtship; Edward Manning, by lngraham /;
Filtration; Cecilia, by Alex. Dumas; Capt.
O'Sullivan, by w. II. Maxwell; Groves of
Barney, by Mrs. Hall Secret Tribunal /;
Bosom Friend; Royal Favourite; The Poach-
er; Kitty's Relations, by Miss Leslie Mon
ey Lender; Dead Boxer Wood Leighton.
by Mary Hewitt Gamblers Wife John A.
Murrell, the Great Western Land Pirate ];
The Young Prima Donna. by Mrs. Grey /;
Mexico and her Military Chieitains, by Fay
Robinson illustrated by twelve Portraits and
Engravngs.-Price SO cents.
July Is lS47
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15

0g- We hear that some Of our subscribers in
the neighborhood Of Shepherdstown, complain
that their papers came to them last week in
the mail. We assure them that this was un
avoidable-our carrier was sick, and we could
not think of sending him out in such inclem-
ent weather as we had on that day. The
thing will not occur again ereept under sim,slar
circumstances
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15

CIR A ID JU Bill Il Il
-. OF THE
SONS OF TEMPERA NCE,
IN WIN ESTER,
SATURDAY, JULY "a.

HNHE GRAND DIVISION of the State of Vir'
Il einia, will meet in Winchester, on Ned
nesday the 2lst, and on Saturday the PAN
Coon SAMARITAN DIVISION, No. "a, will De
dictate the new and beautiful Temple Of the
Division to the glorious cause IN which we
are engaged, by Grand Procession and Other
imposing ceremonies, at which time Address,
es will be delivered by several distinguished
members of the order. :.
A BANNER will be presented by the Ladies,
and its reception acknowledged on the part OF
the Division, by Brother WM. +, SToRRow-
Brethren of neghboring Divisions are mos'
earnestly and cordially invited 10 partcipas
with us in the ceremonies Of the day.
L. I. MooRE, +. IL. MILTON
JOSEPH TIDBALL, ALFRED SEAL,
C. b. CoFFRoTH, CHARLES BARLEY.
RI. GRAHAM, Committee
Winchester, July 10, l5i7.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15
Marrfe0,

On the 23d ult., by the Rev. A. A. Eskrdge,
Mr.. VIM. G. VNsENHELLER, of this county
TO Miss AMANDA PENDLEroN, Of Morefeld,
Hardy County, Va.
On Sunday last, by the Rev. James CHS
holm, Mr.. GEORGE RIDENouR, TO Miss ROSE
ANN MANSFIELD, all of this county.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15

The Washington "Union" says; 1--WE
had the pleasure Of seeing yesterday Father
McELRoY, who returned on Saturday from
Mexico in good health He had not been
further west than Matamoros. His colleague
(Father Rey) had been cut Off by assassina-
ton, to the great regret ofevery one who was
acquainted with his holy mission and his no
BILE character"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15
VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE.
llSN MtO5A0}AJY EOWnyspv1

pURSCANT to Deed Of Trust. executed
Il BY Jacob Ash and wife. to the undersignN
ed. for the benefit and indemnity al snn5r,,
persons therein named, dated November on,b
ls43, and Of record in the Coun,y Com, y,
Morgan, and pursuant also to a decree ~ he
Circuit Superior Court Of Law and ChancsTS
OF Morgan County. at the October Term
1876, in which Christian Courtney was
Plaintiff. and the SAID Jacob Ash and olhars
Defendants, the undersigned the Trustee nara
ed in said deed Of trust and the Special Com.
missioner named in said decree, will exnos,,
to sale at public auction, before The Canr,
house door IN the town Of Bath. on Monday
the 2Sd day Of August next, (being Courr,
day \ f,ra ad,n,n,no,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15

THE FIRST METHODIST CLAss-LEADER IN
AMERIcA.-From letter addressed to w. l..
Mackenzie, of N. York. by the late Hon. G
C. Dromgoole, which has been recently pub
lished, il appears tina, the father Of the decea.
sed Mr. D., Edward Dromgoole, was prea,
cher. He commenced his course as a minis.
ter in IVA and, while residing with Mr.
John Haggerty, in or near Baltimore, he for.
med society or class of MethodistS, and held
the first Methodist class-meeting in America
From a sense of duty, he entered upon the
plan Of itinerant labor in the ministry. He
proceeded from Maryland to Virginia, and
travelled extensively in the latter State and in
North Carolina. SIM.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15

0oWe invite attention TO the advertise
ment of the Life Battles and dispatches OF
Gen. Taylor in another column. The work
is highly spoken of,and the portrait Of General
Taylor is said to be the only accurate likeness
of the hero Of Buena Vista, which has yet
appeared.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15

ANOTHER REaulsiTloN.-The Secretary OF
War has made another requisiuon on Louis
lana The one last received by Governor
Johnson is for two companies of mounted
gunner. The scene of their duty is to be
Vera Cruz and lis cnyrons.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15

The Boston Transcript of Saturday says
The U. S. ship Jamestown. which has been
fitting OUT at the Navy Yald for some time
past, has her stores on board and is now ready
for sea. She will sail in a few days for
Norfolk, where she win take on board Com.
Bolton, and then proceed TO the coast OF Afri-
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15

Ma. EvANs.--The Kennebec Journal con
tradicts the report, which has gone the rounds
Of the papers, that Mr.. Belcher, the Member
of Congress elect from that district. was about
to resign, IN order that the Hon. George
Evans might be elected in his place.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15

We sincerely regret to learn that the Hon
RICHARD BDDLE, formerly Representative
in Congress from the Allegheny district, died
at Pittsburg on Wednesday evening, the 9TH
in Stanf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15

The Virginia Valley Wing of Friday an
nounces the death Of LEWIS NEAL, Esq, the
delegate elect from the election district of
Giles and Mercer, Mr. ~ had been 70, some
time in delicate health He was Wing, e.
lected from doubtful district.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15
TRACTS OF LINN.

the one containing 96i Acres, the other IS
Acres, be the same more or less.
The two tracts constitute one Farm, being
the same upon which the said Jacob Ash now
resides on the West side OF Sleepy Greek in
said county OF Morgan Mos, OF the land is
Of the best quality OF Creek bottom and second
bottom; and is in very good state of cult
Walton. About twenty acres are in timber.
The Improvements comprise a large and
connndious
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15
NEW ELOIR.

A lot Of Family Flour from new wheat,
was on Monday las, consigned by Mr.. Jani-
son, our Rail Road Agent, to Newcomer &
Stonebraker of Baltimore, from the mill of Mr..
Jacob Swartz of this place.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15

The new Indiana volunteer regiment, COM
manded by Col German, left their rendez-
vous opposite Louisville, on Sunday last, for
the seat of war