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Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-09-18
HEAVY DAMAGES.

rnE NEWARK ADVERTISER OF SEPTEMBER IL.
The jury in the Of Eliza Miller u.s. the Newark Gas
Light Company, which has occupied the Circuit Court in this
city days. brought in verdict yesterday afternoon of
ST 500 damages. The is briefly this The pa ntf
young lady Of twenty years. from Sussex county came
to this city the 23j December last 20 learn trade and
early in the evening Of that day, while walking up Broad
street with sister Tell into open trench made the south
west Of Broad and Market Streets for laying the pipes
OF the dendanthe pathway Market street being
made too narrow for two persons to walk abreast being
dark evening and lights at the passage The sister, being
Immediately IN the rear screamed, which brought gentle
passing to her aid Miss NJ was Immediately taken out
OF the trench her head being under and carried to the Office
of Doctors Darcy aud Nichols in senscess condition. II
found examination that the part Of the forehead
dately the right eye laid open 10 the bone The
wound being dressed shs taken 10 her lodgings where
she continued under medical treatment some DAYS being
portion OF the time in perous state. II was ucr held
that her eye still not perfectly restored Such briefly the
made on the part of the plaintiff.
The defendants hcd that they had sufficiently guarded the
ditch and that the accident owing TO the careessncss of
the GIRL who said to be looking around at the moment
and not fully attentive TO her footing, aud that nowhstand
ing no light had been put up at the place. The
committed to the jury after brief chhrgc hom the Chief
Justice and the verdict returned the course Of hour
and a half
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-09-18
Further Particulars, Incidents, SC.
OFFICIAL.-rRoM "TnE UNION" OF WEDNESDAY.

OFFlCIAL.-FRoM "THE UNION" WEDNESDAY.
Erfract Of a uery Interesting Letter received u,
Washington.
IAcuRArA, (IS FULL VIEW OF THE Cry OF MEXICO
AueusT %, lS47
The army left Pucba on the 9Th Of this month and after
few days march reached Ayoa Immediately on the mar
gin the valley Of Mexco Between this place and the cy
about four miles Distant knew there was strongly fo
fed position, called St. Pinon is small isolated noun
tain, surrounded by wate side of one of the principal
causcways leading to the city. After spending day or two
in reconnong this place. and which would have caused
great loss Of life TO have aken il asceraned that there
practicable road south of Lake Chaco The General
determined TO take this route, and put the army in motion
leaving division to watch the enemy in our roar The
march dreadful one being the rainy season. The road
in many places where at the foot Of the noun
tans and the margin Of the lake narrow causeway
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-09-18
THE CUNARD LINE OF STEAMERS.

We see by report of select committee in the House of
Lords, that the British Government receives in postage
from Cunards line, than pays. Cunard receives
ESQ, $50, and the postage received is esq., 024 No other
line pays at all
The account of postages of the British Post Office with
North America stands thus :
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-09-18

OIaIs NoTth American Ilncs.I ,FJO,6@F !, ToJ, ZZU
Mr. Cunard has entered into contract with the British
Government to a line of from Halifax to Ber
muda, and 10 place the route between Halifax
and st. Johns, Newfoundland The contract has
nexion, direct indirect, with the British North American
Royal Mail Company.
Their ordships in the report dpecac the renewal Of the
mail contracts with the Oriental and West Indian Company
the present terms, and recommend to Government in all
future contracts, to negotiate with parties who WILL by carry
ing merchandise in their steamers, convey the mails for
than the of postage which the given line may
yield
Such contracts few parties will, think be ready 10 en-
gage in, under such terms-Ne,o York EEpress.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-09-18

troops We occupying the Bishops Palace, huge pile
of buildings with magnificent gardens attached but
comfortable be- there being furniture. The view
from here, though, is beyond description. Chapuepec
little on the left looks owning down upon with its heavy
guns, and the city with its nnumerabe SPIRES nearly sur
rounded by water is directly in 'front.' But have space
or further description.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-09-18

Mr.. E. COLEMAN, well known in Boston as the landlord
Of the Pavilion, and in Baltimore the lessee OF the Ex-
change Hotel, is more He died the Mclean Asylum
for the Insane in Massachusetts,, on Friday.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-09-18
FROM THE DIVISION OF GEN. WOOL.

The subjoned extracts, from the Buena Vista
correspondence of the New Orleans Picayune, re-
late some incidents of interest
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-26
rRoa rue fREDERlcKsBuEc NEWS.
,uu sPrRxT or PARTY

81 have already inifmated 10 YOU The dan
=, of psrties IN TIE State, with particular re.
renee to the founding Of them on geographic
.,t determinations let me now take more
comprehensive view, and warn you, IN the
most solemn manner, against tine banefui Ell
tscs Of the spirit o. party generally. =,
"This spirit, unfortunately, is lnsepeTablt
rom our nature, having lis ROOT in the strong
ri PASSIONS Of the human mind. II exists
go5er different shapes, in all governments
more or less stifIed, controlled or repressed
bgt in those Of the popular form it is seen IN
is greatest rankness, and is truly their wcrs'
enemy. 80.
'eThe alternate domination Of one faction o
yer another, sharpened by the spirit o. revenge,
natural 10 party dissention, which, 10 diheleh.
ages and countries, has perpetrated me most
berr,d enoYmnies. IS itself ffightiul despo-
tiSm. The disorders and mlseres which re-
snit. gradually incline the minds OF men TO
seek security and repose in the absolute pow
or of an Individual; and, sooner or later, the
chief Of some prevailing faction, more able OF
more fortunate than his competitors. turns
his disposition 10 the purposes Of his own ele-
yation on the ruins Of public liberty.
"sWithout looking forward 10 an extremity
Of this kind, (Which. nevertheless, ought not
10 be entirely cut Of sight, y the common and
continual mschiefs Of the spirit Of party are
Sufficient to make il the interest and duty Of q
wise people 10 discourage and restrain it,
Uastngfon's F'Gre,reH address.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-26
SUICIDE.

4 painful suicide occurred in the town oil
Narceus, in this county, on Friday, the 18th
TIE deceased, Gilbert Owen, aged IS years,
and subject to fits Of arrangement, was found
on Saturday, in barn, suspended by the necl
in which situation he must have remained fo
more than twenty -four hours. He was dis
covered by little girl, the daughter of Mr.. Eel
lows, at whose house the deceased was staying
tor the time being. Mr. F.,wlth his family
left home on that day 10 attend funeral. The
deceased was esteemed when rational as use
iol and respectable member Of the communi-
YIN which helved. Ashe advanced in years
his attacks o. insanity became more frequent
and Of greater duration, rendering his health
precarious when sane.-Spactse Journal
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-26
a EuzzARp,S QUILL.

\ young gentleman Of our town, has now
his possession and use, magnificent quill
P.ucked from the soaring pinIon ola Buzzard
that was lately shot on that lofty and siupen
douS height, the far-iamed Hock's Nest. This
quill has been converted into splendid pen,
between foot and eighteen inches long,
which would Of ITSELF we imagine, inspire its
possessor to indite brilliant and captivating
sentiments. He can never take II into his
hand, without having his thoughts directed TO
the grand scene where it was captured. And
whose heart so cold, or Imagination so slug
glSh. as not 10 be moved by mere thought o.
the Hooks ,NtSt2 Il is the very soul of sub
!milY ilseli and no one can look from its lof
~ heights and not feel the divinity of insplra
uou stir within him.--Lelcisbng Chronicle.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-26
rrrr rrrpT aTHrnrNs CLOCK.

In the time of Alfred the Great, the Persians
imported into Europe machine which presen.
ted the first rudiments Of a striking clock. II
was brought out as present TO Charlemagne
from Abdaah, king OF Persia, by two monks
Of Jerusalem, in the year 500. Among other
presents, says Eginhart, was herolage brass,
wonderfully constructed by some mechanical
arifce, in which the course Of the twelve hours
Gp clspsydram eertebat,ve, with as many little
bazen balls, which, at the close of each hour,
dropped down on selt Of bells underneath,
and sounded the eEd of the hour. There were
also twelve figures of horsemen, who, when
the twelve hours Were completed, turned Out
oil Twelve windows, which ill then stood open,
and returning again. shut the windows after
them. 1t is to be remembered that Eginhart
was an eyewitness Of what is here described /;
and that he was an abbot. skful architect. and
very learned in the sciences.-Sc Scientific finer
icR
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-26
July |, ls47.--tI
VIRGINIA.:

VIRGINIA:
N the Circuit Superior Court of Law and
Il Chancery, for Berkeley County July
Rules, lS47: M
Joseph C. Wilson s. Howard II. Hopkins,
Merchants and partners trading under the
style and firm orWilson & Hopkins-Phfs.
AGAINST
The Maryland s. New York Iron s Coal
Company and Jonathan Pownell, Samuel
Suter, and others.
IN Ct1ANCERY.
Tae defendants, the Maryland s. New
York Iron and Coal Company, not having
entered theiI appearance and given security
according to the Act of Assembly and the
rules Of this court, and it appearing by salts
factory evidence that it is out of this Com
monwealth ii is ordered, that the said defen-
dant do enter its appearance TO this suit on the
first day of the next term, answer the bill OF
the plaintiff, and give security for performing
the decree and that copy Of this order be
forthwith published in any newspaper within
this county. and continued for two months
successfully, and another copy thereof posted
at the front door Of the Courthouse of the
said county. A Copy-1este.
JOHN STROTHER, C.
July 10, lS47.-2m Hunter Atty.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-26
VIRGINIA.:

TN the Circuit Superior Ccurs Of Law and
Il Chaucery for BerEely Cosnsy July
Rules, IS47.
samnel Riggs. Henry Y. Jenkins and Samuel
d. Babcoek, Merchants and partners, trad.
ing under the style and firm OF Riggs, Jen-
kins s Co.A-Ph6s
Joseph J. West, William H. Oliver s. Robert
Charles. jr.. Merchants and Partners, trad
ing under the styles and firms Of Yves, &
Oliver and West Oliver s. Co. and John
w. Boyd and Benjamin x. Boyd, Mer-
chants and partners, trading under the style
and firm Of J. w. s. b. r. Boyd. Defdis.
IN CHANCERY.
The defendants Joseph J West. William
II. Oliver s Robert Charles, ir., not having
entered their appearance and give security,
according to the act Of Assembly and the rules
Of this court. and ii appearing by satisfactory
evidence that they are out Of this Common.
wealth: ii is ordered, that the said defendants
do enter their appearance 10 this suit on the
first day offhe next term, answer the bill Of
the plaintiffs, and give security for perform
ing the decree, and that a copy of this order
be forthwith published in any newspaper
within this county, and continued for 1--WE
months successlvely, and another copy there
of posted at the front door ofthe Court HOUSE
of the said county.
A Copv-Teste.
JOHN STROTHER, c.
July 8, lSl7.--2m. Conrad Atty
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-26
VALUABLE
LAND FOR SALE,
ny sMDlRGAN COUNTY,
Igy MORO

nrRsUANT to Deed or Trust, executed
hy Jacob Ash and wife, 10 the undersign-
ed. for the benefit and indemnity OF sundry
persons therein named, dated November 10Th,
iS43, and of record in the County Court Of
Morgan, and pursuant also 10 decree Of the
Circuit Superior Court Of Law and Chancery
Of Morgan County, at the October Term,
1876, in which Christian Courtney was
Plaintiff, and the said Jacob Ash and others
Defendants, the undersigned the Trustee ma
med in said deed OF trust and the Special Com
missioner named in said decree, will expose
TO sale at public auction, before the Court
house door in the town Of Bath, on Thursday
the 9Th day Of October next, (being Court
day, y two adjoining
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-26

- renovated and in which many
valuable Improvements have been made
The location of those two buildings, and
the easy access from them to the Ladies
as well as the Gentleman's Baths. render
these decidedly preferable to any other
establishment in the town, and more especi
ally for invalids, each house opening into the
Bath Square, and within so to 100 feet Of the
main drinking Spring and Baths.
The Public may rest assured that the com.
fort of our guests will receive our neyer-tir-
ing efforts, and 10 those who are acquainted
with us, will we trust, be sufficient guarantee
to receive continuance Of their patronage
Hancock Depot on the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad, is the stopping point for this place
distance only two miles, over a newly grad.
ed road.
We have engaged the services Of a FIRST rate
line Of Coaches, with careful drivers and good
Horses, who viii carry them over the road
with care and safety.
Bedford Water, fresh from the Springs for
the accommodation Of their Boarders.
A Band Of good Music is engaged for the
season.
All communications 10 the subscribers will
be promptly attended to.
July |, lS47.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-26
IMPORTANT TO FARMERS.

HNE1E subscribers hereby respectfully mott
u fies the Farmers of Berkeley, that he is
now ready to pay at all times the highest price
the Market will afford, for Wheat delivered
at his Mill. Those who would prefer having
their Wheat ground can be accommodated. as
he has put his Mill in complete order. and it
is now capable of doing as good work as any
Mil in this section Of country. The wheat
will be kept separate, and the Flour, if requir
ed, delivered at the Marlinsburg Depot free Of
charge JOHN TABB.
August 5. lS47.-6t
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-26
var. John n. fleece:

G,lR--You will please take notice, that Oh
- Friday the 10th day Of next month, (Sep,
tembef, l847, between sunrise and sunset, a
the Clerks Office OF Morgan County, in the
town OF Bath. the Bank of the Valley, in Viz.
ginia, will proceed 10 take the dispositions Of
Cromwell Orick, William SchafTer, Robert
Shenard, and others and on the 18th day Of
the same month between sunrise and sun set
at The office Of Master Commissioner Worth
ingion, in Charleslown, Jefferson County,
Na.-,he said Bank win take the dispositions Of
Cato Moore, and VIM, N. Craighill, to be read
asevldence ina cause in Chancery now depend
ing in the Circuit Superior Court Of Law and
Chancery for the County of Morgan, in which
the said Bank is Plaintiff, and YOU and others
are Defendants.
The Bpt cfihe Taliey IN Virginia.
August IL, lSi7.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-26
N Z w G. O o ID S i.
LTZuMs & CURTIS

AIAL1NS q CURTIS
HAVE just received an addition TO the
n " former Stock Of Goods, which make;
their assortment general and complete, among
which are to be found
Lasoas and French Ginglam /: Barred ana
Plain SiciSS White Cnmbrick Caiicoes
from 81 10 % cents; great variety d
Mourning Goods; Greea Baage; Sill ana
Linen Hmdherchiefs; .neth,aa Iickulgs
BleGehed Muslin,
with many other articles which il will afforC
them pleasure TO exhibit 10 those in search o.
bargains.
Every description of country produce taker
in exchange for goods.
Martinsburg. July q. lS47.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-26
TRACTS OF LAND,

the one containing Col Acres, the other 20
Acres, be the same more or less.
The two tracts constitute one Farm, beng
the same upon which the said jacob Ash now
resides on the West side Of Sleepy Greek in
said County OF Morgan. Most Of the land is
Of the best quality of Creek bottom and second
bottom; aud IS in very good state Of culiiva-
ton. About twenty acres are IN timber.
The improvements comprise large and
commodious
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-26
A ROW EXPECTED.

The correspondent of the Baltimore Patriot
SAYS:
1--WE anticipate most decided muss here
when Commodore Stockton, General Kearny,
and Colonel Fremont arrive. They are all CO.
ming home, and will probably be atthe seat OF
Government by the time Col. Benton has re-
turned. and will be apt to look after the rights
Of Col. Fremont"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-26
Log Dwelling House,

- an excellent B1R.N nearly new, q
sT55 CORN HOUSE, with Wagor,
80: Shed attached. good Fencing with
gates 10 most of the fields.
The land is very advantageously located,
being about one mile distant from the Balti-
more and Ohio Rail Road, and the Chasa-
peake and Ohio Canal.
Terms Of Sale prescribed By the Decree--One
third of the purchase money TO be paid 10
CASH, the remainder in two equal annual pay.
ments bearing interest from the date, the de
ferred payments to be secured by lien on the
premises. EDMUND p. HUNTER,
Trustee and Special Comnl'r
August 26, IS47.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-26
Mould Boards.

- s. 3-liorse Nc Co,rnick Mould Boards in
= in store and for sale BY
May 20 r. S. PENDLETON.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-26
PUBLIC SALE.

4 S Commissioner under decree of the
IA Circuit Superior Court of Law and
Chancery for Morgan County, shall offer at
public sale on Wednesday the 9th day of Oc'
tober next, (being the first day of the Superior
Court for Morgan County, at the Court
House door ia the town Of Bath, one. half of
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-26
EPISCOPAL MISSIONS.

The Protestant Episcopal Church in tie
support of Domestic Missions, So, SOP; and
for Foreign Missions, $30,325. of this a.
mount the churches in the State OF New York
contributed Sl5.256; in S. Carolina $3.50
and in Massachusetts $5,20S.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-26
ANOTHER STEAM SHIP.

The n. Y. Express.speaks in VAIN terms
praise Of a new ocean steamship. the "Uni-
'al States" nearly ready for launching at
New York.
The steamship Washington" is undergo
inc some alterations. after which, it is bellev'
cd that her speed viii be greatly improved.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-26
Virginia /:

Virginia.:
IN the Circuit Superior Court.of Law and
a Chancery for Berkeley Counly:-July
Rules, lS47.
Ruth Burns-PtaintD,
AGAINST
John Burns, jr. and Joseph Burns in their in
divldua capacities, and as exuctors of Geo.
Burns, decd, Ehud Turner, Henry j Sci
bert, and George Sebert, Adm. of Joseph
Witherow, decd, Samuel ID. Campbell,
Charles Jas. Faulkner, John S. Light, Den
mis- Murphy, John II. Likens, Meverell
Locke and others-Detendapfs,
In CHANCERY.
The defendant. John S. Light, not having
entered his appearance and given security, ac-
cording TO the act of assembly and the rules of
this court, and il appearing by satisfactory ey-
idence that he is out Of this Commonwealth /:
il is ordered, that the said defendant do enter
his appearance to this suit. on the first day Of
the next term, and answer the bill OF the plain
tiff, and that copy Of this order be forth with
published in any newspaper within this coun-
ty, and continued for two months successive
ly, and another copy thereof posted at the
front door of the urt-House of the said
county. A Copy.--Tesie.
JOHN STROTBER. C.
July 10, lS47-2m PendletoB, ATTY.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-26
X F. A ID Il HIS

HAVE embraced the opportunity. the
H. dull season affords, and visited the East
ern Market, where have purchased fresh
assortment of seasonabe and desirable Goods,
which Twill sell very cheap. They consist
in part Of the following articles:
Glnghams, Bareges, Dress Silks, Laees,
Hosiery, Tweeds, CaSmeres, Boots, Shoes,
sc. Also, low priced Loaf, Brown and
Crushed Sugar. All who desire good bar
gains will do well to call and examine my
stock before purchasing elsewhere.
ROBERT S. PENDLETON.
July Is, lS47.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-26
81 r Z % B s. ,
FAMILY GROCEREES,

VIE SUBSCRIBER IS again repIenished with
IL good assortment of
Loaf and Lump Sugars; Pulverized, Crush
ed and Clarified Sugar for preserving; Supe
rior Brown Sugars, very cheap; Rio, Java
and st. Domingo Coffee; Cheese, Sugar, But.
ter, Soda and Water Crackers; Boston Syr.
up, Sugar house, West-lndia and New Or
leans Molasses; Teas--a general assortment,
very fine and fresh; Nutmegs. Cloves, Gina
mon, White Pepper; Mace, Green, White,
Race, and Ground Ginger, Rice, Flour &c.,
&C.,
All of which he will sell very cheap for
cash. JAS. N. RIDDLE.
Aug. %, lS47.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-26
BATH, BERKELEY SPRINGS, va.
UsrERRALL q cos.
PAVILION HOTEL.

TyTIIS celebrated Bathing and Watering
Il place, is now ready for the reception Of
company. Their means o. accommodating
guests has been greatly increased, by which
they will be enabled 10 provide amply for so
persons, in the most comfortable style.
In addition to their well known Boarding
House they have leased the
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-26
Riarrfe0,

-, On the 10th inst, by the Rev. Mr.. Jones, al
, ,oe 5a'itence of Mr.. Nathaniel Burwell, Sr., OF
N"'Ne 0Nnty, Va, BEVERLY RANDOLPH, u. S,
Dr. Philip Gymes Randolph, Of Clarke.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-26
VAL LIABLE Lam D
FOR SALE.

HNTIE subscriber wishes to sell his Farm
4 where he now lives, about one mile from
Ganotown, and about Ia miles from Winches-
ter, and the same from Martinsburg. adjoining
the land of James M. Gano and others, con-
tanning llSa Acres of good Land, and in a
good state of cultivation, about fly acres UNI
der good fence and about twenty OF that in
Clover--the balance is in excellent Timber.
The land that is to farm is newly cleared.
The improvements are large two story
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-26

"iLL make some stay in this place, and dur
w ing his sojourn will be pleased to attend to
the cases of such persons as may stand in need Of
the aid of the Profession. He is as well aware as
any one of the priceless value of dental services,
where they are faithfully rendered and as his
return fair remunerative prices, (Which he has
given below for those operations most commonly
required,) and as he considers his services fairly
worth-both to his patients and to himself-what
he demands for them, he shall adhere strictly to
them in all cases where he operates, unless under
certain circumstances, when he makes an abate-
ment for reasons not personal to himself.
lie will remain in Shepherdstown about ten
days from this date, at the end of which time, he
will be in Martinsburg, where he expects TO tarry
one week. His time is limited, and he begs that
those who desire to consult him, will not defer il
until too late for him to give their cases that de-
gree of attention which they may require.