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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-04-29


! ac,rcnh superior eourl OF law and chancery con
hhu'd by aol1urnmont aud held III the c, uniy I'll
Amherst NJ the Courthouse Thursday the LIST da,
April, lsS
Edmund W Hill. W iam II Digs late Sheriff ,f
Neispn county and as such administrator Il " llllam L
iiiugrove. Gecd, NcNandor Goulshy. W o. Hedges
" illan NJ " ailer, D,llard H. Page, Walt Canden
)abneJ Hill and Iowullon Cash. Plaintiffs.
AGAINST
John w Droaddns. John {. Whitehead and Tn mas
q. I'LL. Deiendpn,a
liz CuaNeERY
The court doth order that the trustee Thomas q Ill,
do render before VI The commissioners Ut this 60, l.
account oil his transactions under the trust deed
pr eeedngs men loncd aud account u The Y,n d n
which account the said commissioner is dlg,c,J =, -
me- state aud settle aud make r.p,rt urreof Ia III, conn,
with any matters specially stated deemed pe,,,nen,
himself nr required by III pariles 10 be q, sta,,d ,d
the said ca niissonr auhrized 10 oxanino tla ~, m
III Solemn iorm upon inerrgaiOIles touchpp III, sube,
matter ui the SAID accounts 80
topy-Teste
ROBERT TiNSLEY, Cpk
GoaMIssiostR's Orrien
Amherst Court House. April -, ls47
he parties interested h the trogong odsr will take
nit1ee that have appointed the 2Dlh day Of Jnoe u,N
Ia coinionco the accounts mentioned 10 the fuegun. a.,
der, On which day at 10 O'Clock IN thr ing they
requested 10 ancnd nj my fire, with ,her accounts,
w c'ers and copies Of papers, prepared for eAan
nation and settlement
RIO. NJ BROWN, Comm'r
April 29--wIw
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-04-29

300 2O.6

Appomattox ls a new county, taken from Cam be /,
Buckingham, Prince Edward and Charlotte The Dis
tct gave Hubbard majority Of IS, and Polk maJori
1.-TWO
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-04-29

Tie Democrats have gained Senator IN tho Caroline
Ds.riei.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-04-29
NcCla,lal,nn a. ThosnpsGn,

McCfanainh Il ThonpsGn,
GROCERS .. COMMISSION .MER CHANTS
Lynchhurg, vn
VNF arc now receiving cur Spring md Summer
w Stock of GRorrnr.s, luaroks. DoAfsrIes II
making our Stock think equal To any ever offered IL
tins market, va
$40 lays Rio and Lagnre C,ilcc.
IS bays iesl cid Java do
80 hhds Porto Rico md n q Sugar,
- ST CioIS and clarified Sugar. (su.
periot)
95 hhds AMI bills Maasscs,
20 boxes Loaf Sugar.
10 tls, crushed and rulvcr a,,l Sugar.
- losos Tea, (somc soiy tiue)
b5 =" sperm and rallom Candies,
2ao kees Nails.
100 Kegs IL and Blasting T, WIDER.
10 ians Country aud Tredegar Iron,
46 Crindstunrs
IN bales Oinabnrg and Domoslies,
10000 lbs. Cotton Ynm,
5000 Sole Leather
325 SACKS Salt
LIQUORS.
100 bbls Mountain aud Recilticd Whiskcy,
80 do old Rye do
% do Apple Brandy
20 do and pipes En- nch brandy,
p do Jamaica and \. T. Rum nnl Gin,
q casks Porter
Madeira, Sicily MADEIRA. Port and Malap,
Also; large stock # Sione Ware. Castings, Hats
Shoes. nleu,s Tcknps Wooden " are " RAJ pnp ant
writing fsperlasns, Vinegar Indigo Madder and nan,
other articles all II which vi" b. sold luw r Cash N ~
ChnnHp f untTy lIudutr 1 II lur lununc
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-04-29

ELIZABETH CITY.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
''THE AMERICAN FARMER"

Ind Spirit u The .7grIcsu,zSd Josa,,als Of Tic
Day.
A NEW Volume OF this old and popular
n agricultural work, commences on the Isl
Of Jolly. II IS published on the first OF every
mouth, each number containing 81 large octa-
70 pages, al 5; per annum- q copies Tor ST.
II c~pies iof $40
The .inlefieaa Farmer has now been ~ ex-
lstenee slnce 1919. and was the first periodical
ever published in the u. States, devoted exclu-
sively TO the interests of the cultivaiors Of the
soil many similar works have since sprung
INTO existence, and have passed away, whilst
The pioneer in the good cause has steadily pur-
sued It's way. and IN lis ripe old age, evinces
all the freshness and vigor oiyouth. The pub
Usher feels conscious, that his Numerous pa
irons will bear him out in the assertion, that at
no stage OF lis existence has his journal been
received with more favor than al the present
time. Gentlemen Of the highest standing, and
eminent for their zeal and devotion TO their
time honored calling, who have been subscri-
beers 10 the work since lis first appearance 10
the present time, (aud we have a number Of
thetn sui on our list. have but recently borne
testimony 10 the fact, that 1t is moi exceiled in
point Of practical utility by any Of the numer-
Gus journals with which our country now
ab5unds Whist these assurances are flatter-
ing to our pride, they viii serve as stimulus
10 future exerlious. All communications TO
be addressed TO SAMUEL SANDS,
Publisher American Farmer,
l22 Baltimore ST., baltimore, Nd.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
Piumbc National
DAGUERREAN GALLERY g. Pho
TOGRAPHERS FURNISHING
uEPOTS:

4 WARDED the Gold and Silver Medals,
IA -Four First Premiums, and Two High
est Honors, at the National, the MasSachu-
sets, the New York, and the Pennsylvania
Exhibitions, respectively, for the most SPLEEN
did Colored Daguerreotypes and best appara-
tus ever exhibited.
Portraits taken in exquisite style, without
regard to weather.
Instructions given IN the art.
A large assortment of Apparatus and Stock
always on hand, at the lowest cash prices.
New York, 25l Broadway; Philadelphia,
1856 ChesnutSt; Boston, rs Court and IS Han
over SITS. Baltimore, 205 Baltimore St; Wash
ington. Pennsylvania Avenue; Petersburg
Va, Mechanics Hall; Cincinnati. Fourth
and Walnut, and l76 Main ST. Saratoga
Springs, Broadway; Paris, ~ Vieille Rue
du Temple; Liverpool, 81 Church st.
June %, iSl6-ly
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
WEEKLY
NATIONAL intelligence.

HNf1lS paper is about TO be enlarged TO
Il twice ITS present size, and will then con
slst OF eight folio pages, instead Of four, as
now and heretofore.
This enlargement will begin with The first
number issued after the end of the month Of
June
The subscription 10 the paper per year will
be, after the first day Of July ensuing Three
Dollars per annum being an advance as
will be perceived, less by onehalf than The
increase of cost of publication caused by the
enlargement.
For the long Sessions of Congress (avera
ging eight months) the price will be Two Dol
lars; for the short Sessions One Dollar per
copy.
A reduction Of 20 per cent Cor one-fhh Of
the full charge) will be made to any one who
shall order and pay for, at one time, five cop
les of the Weekly paper; and like reduc,
ton of rs per cent. Tor one-iourth Of the full
CHARGE TO any one who will order and pay
for at the same time ten or more copies.
No accounts being kept for this paper, i
will not be forwarded 10 any one unless paa
for in advance, nor sent any longer than The
time for which ii is so paid for.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
ID rsey's Cele br a e d
vEENlTuGE:

A Remedy unsurpassed for Erpeung Worms
Warranted 10 contain nothing Of poison
os,s character, but 10 be simple IN its de-
tsoa and safe IN its application.
i I is not the desire or intention of the under
Il signed 10 give the above remedy the ordina-
ny putting which generally attends the adver-
t,sement Of Quaek .Medicmes-we do not re
commend our Remedy for any thing else than
the destruction Of Worms from the animal sys-
tern--for this purpose, we regard 1t as specific.
We have seen the action OF most of the sim
pie remedies found in the Materia Medica, as
well as great MANY Of the Compounds offer
ed to the public as Yermifuges, but we feel con-
hdent no remedy can be found in the whole
list of Remedies that combines as much safety,
and acts as efIectuaily as the one we offer.
Daily demonstrations prove it TO be no ordi
nary Remedy-and we might produce certif-
Gates from our most respectable citizens in ia
vor OF its efects-but our object is not to get
the certificates OF those who have tried it, but
it is to get others in want Of such a remedy TO
TRY 1T themselves, and we have no fears
as TO the result
1t is prepared only by the undersigned, who
has II for either wholesale or retail
Those who buy 10 sell again, will be allow
ed fair discount from the retail price, which
is % cts per vial w. DORSEY,
March a Druggist.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
A HAPPY HIT.

A humorous young man was driving a
horse which was 10 the habit Of stopping at
every house on the road side; passing com
nv tavern. where was collected some dozen
couDirymen, the beast as usual ran opposite
the door and stopped, in spite of the Young
man, who applied the whip with all his might
% drive the horse on.--The men on the porch
commenced a hearty laugh, and some nauir
cd If he would sell that horse. yes" SAID
the young man, "but cannot recommend
Inn, as he has belonged to butcher. and
stops whenever he hears calves bIeat'
The crowd retired 10 the bar in silence.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
The Married WOfnan's
PRIVATE
Medical Companion !!
Bf A. NJ. MA UKIJ EAT q,
PROFESSOR OF DISEASES OF WOMEN,
Just Published.

PROFESSOR OF DISEASES OF WOMEN,
Just Published
Price 81.
HNHE imporian, secrets here contained
Il though OF a nature strictly intended foI
the Married, yet 10 those contemplating mar
riage, i, is equally important.
The various subjects treated of in the MAR
ried Woman's Private Medical Companion, !"
are of nature with which every female, either
married or contemplating marriage, should be.
come conversant, especially the great French
discovery here contained, 10 ignorance Of the
existence of which the life of many wife has
fallen a sacrifice; as also restraining many
prudent persons, from the dread of poverty OF
prospect of large family Of children, from
marrying.
To the female afflicted with the various com
plants arising from a stoppage, irreguaritv,
decline, or retention Of the Menses, it is inval-
liable, as containing the causes, symptoms,
and the most certain remedies for the removal
of her complaints.
Every husband. and every father, as also
every young man contemplating TO become
one, viii here find suggestions, which once
possessed, no peeuniary consideration viii IN
duce them 10 part with. Their own happiness,
the future happiness of their children, depend
upon being possessed ofthe important.secrets,
contained IN this work How true il is that
knowledge is power; how often it is that wha,
we acquire for one dollar, we would not part
with for thousands
On the receipt of 81, the Married Wo-
mans Private Medical Companion" will be
sent free OF postage 10 any part of the U. States
Address (post-paid) DR.. A. NJ. Mauriceau,
Box "l224," n. Y. City. Office 6lS Broad
way, ~ Y.
N. B.-Travelng aud other Agents sending
for half dozen or more copies, are allowed
the most liberal discount. The great demand
for this work, and the liberal discount allowed
enables pedlars, travelling merchants, and 9th
er agents TO realise handsome profits from its
sale. lew more agents wanted Address
(post paid as above.
March Is, le47-lm
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
A Dutiful Son

A jockey in this town wishing to make an
advantageous display of horse hat he was
desHous OF selling to by Islander. placed his
hoy upon the beast, ordering him to "rde him
around short distance" The boy, though
well instructed IN his trace, unfortunately, in
this instance, knew not whether the horse was
already his fathers or yet to be bargaIned for
being anxious, therefore, to learn the will of
his father, he stopped after riding short dis
lance. and inquired with a loud voice, "Fa-
ther shall ride the horse to buy or sell}"-
Nae fiaCsn Register
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
THE CULTIVATOR
FOR I847.

FHSHE volume of THE CuLTIvAroR," for
Il lS47, is printed on new and beautiful
type. making the most beautiful as il is the
most valuable, and the cheapest, considering
us size, Of all our Agricultural periodicals.
Single copies { per year-Seven copies for
S5-Fllteen copies for $40. Published by
LUTHER TUCKER, at his AGRlcuLTuRAL
WAREHOUSE AND SEED STORE, No 10 Green
ST., Albany, n. Y, TO whom all orders should
be addressed, who also publishes The HORT
cuLTuRIsr and Journal Of Rural .4rt aud Ru-
raj Taste, monthly magazine, As pages oc-
tavo, illustrated with numerous engravings, at
s. year. This work is edited by A. J. Dow
MING, Esq, of Newburgh, the well known au-
thor Of various works on rural and hortcultu
raj subjects. Postmasters and others interest
ed in agricultural and rural Improvements, are
invited to act as ageats for these works.
Feb Is, IS47.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
The DaCeiiing-HoNse,

Quilt Of brick) contains nine rooms, besides
Pantries, Carrots, &C., is handsomely finished,
and prettily situated, in an extensive grove OF
oaks
In every respect, this property combines the
requirements Of comfortable residence, with
a well improved and productive Farm, justly
considered one of the most valuable, of lis size
in Jefferson County. |, is offered for sale up
on the most liberal terms, both as TO price and
the time OF payment.
For further particulars, either apply to the
subscriber, personally on the premises, or BY
letter, addressed to him, near Leetown, JefIer-
son County, Virginia.
PHILIP p. cambridge.
March A, lS47-f
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
Marrying.

Young women! need no, tell YOU to look
out tot your husbands, for know that YOU
are fixing contfiyances 10 catch one, and are
as naturally on the watch as a cat is for a
mouse. Don' bait your hook with an artf
cal fly OF beauty; if YOU do. the chances are
ten to one that you will catch gudgeon-
some silly fool Of a fish that isn't worth his
weight IN saw-dust. Array the inner lady
with the beautiful garments of virtue. mod
esty, wldom, ruth. morality, and unsophist
Gated love, and you will dispose of yourself
quicker, and TO much better advantage than
YOU would # you displayed all the gewgaws,
illpperngs, fol-de rolls, and fliddlededees in the
universe. Remember that it is awful thing
To die selfmanuiaclured old maidl"- Dor
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
3lS .fcreS.

state Of cultivation, and with abundant resour-
ces for its further improvement, available at
very little expense The greater part Of the
Uocd and (about 20 Acresl is enclosed for
pasturage.
The Opeqnon Creek upon its Western Dor
der) and number OF conveniently situated
Ponds, give il permanent supply OF water.
And the Shepherdstown Turnpike passing
within few hundred yards. renders the access
easy, at all seasons, 10 the Villages, Mills, Rail
Road Depots, ETC. in the vicinity.
The Improvements have, all, been recently
erected, and are ample for the accommodation
Of large family, both white and black, and
for the various uses Of the farm
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17

M Z beg to call the attention OF our cor
w respondents TO the very Magnificent
Schemes herewith submitted for the month of
June. During The month which has past, we
have had tue good fortune of distributing a
large number Of prizes 10 our city and out Of
town customers. MANY more are yet in store
for those who have not been so successful, and
confident we shall be able to present one and
all with lucky package or ticket in some of
the Schemes published for the month of June
We cheerfuly invite orders, and request that
lhey-be forwarded without momeni's delay,
and addressed to the lucky prize vendors,
jas. FLETCHER g. co,
No. 3 Franklin buildings, baltimore, Nd
No postage necessary TO be paid on letters
10 our address
Alldrawings and tickets are invariably mail
ed by Us under cover.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
Mutual support,

The race of mankind would perish, did
they cease TO aid each other From the time
that the mother binds the child's head, till the
moment that some kind assistant wipes the
death-damp from the brow of the dying, we
cannot exist without mutualhelp. All there
fore, that need aid have right TO ask it of
TIER fellow mortals: no one who holds the
power OF granting, can refuse without guilt
Sir W. Scot.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
THE DAILY NATIONAL lNTELLl
GENCER

will continue 10 be published, as usual, at
Ten Dollars per year. with this addition TO its
value to Subscribers: that double sheet
(eight pages of the present size, instead oil
FOUR will be thrown off whenever the press
OF Public Documents, Proceedings and ID,
bates in Congress, or Of Advertisements, shat
require it.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
plHf.
DIS.
Brushes.

4 LARGE assortment of the following
IN kinds Hair or Head; Cloth; Hat y;
Tooth Comb; Sash Tools; Ground Paint
Common; Shoe; Portrait; Poonah; Warn
sh Cancels Hair Pencils; Shaving; Nail,
SC. We would invite all who wish TO get an
article that will please, to call and examine our
stock on hand, as we will sell low for cash OF
to punctual customers. For sale bv
w DORSEY, Druggist,
Who has on hand general assortment of
Drugs, Medicines, Dye Stufs, Paints,
Otfs, sc.
April s
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
LOVE.

| come, come, from the roses bed,
Wah saeiF sweets upon my wings
! steal the hearts Of the poorest fed,
As well as the hearts Of kings
The young, the old, the sad, the gay,
All, all to ne their tribute pay
ride in car Of broken hearts.
Over tie Joy tina, Hope imparis.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
SPECIAL NOTICE.-THE $4,000 SMALL
FRY LOTTERIES

SPECIAL NOTICE.-THE $4,000 SMALL
FRY LOTTERIES,
Our customers will please take notice that
one of the above Lotteries will be drawn hence
forth on EVERY SATURDAY in each
week. Tickets 81, Halves SO cents, Qrs. rs
cts. Packages on certificate will be sold at the
following rates Regular Package of wholes,
sl4; regular package of halves, 81; regular
package ofquarters, $3.50. The purchase of
packages in these lotteries is decidedly the best
mode Of venture, as it gives to the holder Of
certificate every number in the lottery and the
chance of drawing the Four Highest Prizes.
For single tickets and packages in the above
lotteries, address
JAS. FLETCHER s. CO,
Baltimore, Nd.
N~y-All communications stricty'cohdeptlal
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
THE THRICE-A-WEEK NATIONAL
INTELLIGENCER

will also continue to be published, as hereto.
fore, with this addition also TO its value Iha
a double sheet will be thrown off. probably az
often as once week during the Session o.
Congress, and at other times occasionally
whenever the press Of matter shall, as STATED
in regard to the Daily paper, justify the PUB
fishers in mourning that additional expense
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17

Al the commencement Of this session, ex-
pecting that the debates would be very useful
and interesting, (and they have come up TO
our expectations, } we printed several thousand
surplus copies of both the Congressional Globe
and Appendix, for the purpose OF supplying
all persons who might subscribe during the
session with complete copies ofeither or both.
We will be able TO furnish the back numbers
10 all who subscribe before the 4th OF March
next BLAIR & RlVES.
Uash,nef0n. Jan. rs, lS47
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17

VIRGINIA In the County Court of Berke-
ley, March term, lS47,
George w. Robins, plf
John II. Spohn, Sc DIS
IN CHANCERY.
"ElE defendant, John H. Spohn, not hav
Il ing entered his appearance and given Sc
curity according to law and the rules OF the
Court, and it appearing 10 the Court that he is
not an inhabltant of this Commonwealth, Ii Is
Ordered that the said defendant do appear here
on the second Monday in July, l847, and an
swer the bill of the plaintiff; and that this or
der be published in the Martinsburg Gazette
for two months successfully, and like copy
posted at the front door of the Court House Of
the said County
A Copy.-Teste,
JACOB VAN DOREN, C. n. c.
April 22, lS47-2m jams, ATTY.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17

MARY H0WlI'S WORKS;
My Uncle, the Clock Maker;
Hope On, Hope Ever; Strive and Thrive !;
Sewing and Reaping, or What will come
oiil:
Who will he Greatest IA Tale;
Which is the Wiser? or People Abroad
Little Com, Much Care, or How Poor PEG
pie Live;
Work and Wages, or Life in Service;
Alice Franklin; Love Of Money; sc. SC.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
CHARLOTTE tLIlkBsTH'S WORKS ;

CHARLOTTE tlllkBtTH'S WORKS;
Iudah's Lion Judah's Captain;
The Siege Of Derry Floral Biography;
PrnclpaIires and Powers
The Wrongs Women; Passing Thoughts;
The Church Visible in all Ages;
Falsehood and Truth; Conformity;
izram-a Mexican Tale;
Orrc--a Missionary Tale;
The Convent Bella Tale;
Ghmpses of the Past. or the Museum;
Philip and his Garden; Simple Flower;
Alice Benden, and other Tales;
Female Martyrs; My Own Story, sc. sc.
Also
Her Poems, now before the public for the first
Imc.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
Fresh groceries.

A FRESH supply, such as Sugars
IA Brown and Loaf; Coffee, Pepper, Al
spec. Mace, Nutmegs. Gloves, Cinnamon
Rice, Molosses, Tobacco, Segars, Snuff, &c
&s.--for sale by
Feb 4 w. DORSEY
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17

he struck the key TO initiate the suilen knell Of
the departed hour, when respectfully dressed
lady CALCULATED, TO the amusement of every
body, "Wouldn't have fetched him homer
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
$50 Acres.

Kan Road, or the Chesapeake Canal. The
Improvements are good, and with some repair
would be excellent
My terms can be known by directing letters
to me at Richmond, Va, or by application to
my friend, ID. H. Conrad, ESQ.,, of Martinsburg.
J. RANDOLPH TUCKER.
Oct %, lS46-tf