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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-11-25
THE
Clothing Esta bIishment

IN BOSTON,
FOR years the First and ONLY House which T - NJ.
mas adhered IN that popular system Of LOW FTICeS
for Gentemens Clothing, i. 9TH tina, widely known
hated CLOTHING EMPORIUM, '''''' '0''
OAK HALL.
George W. Simmons, Proprietor.
inc excellence of the plan which Ire Originally designed and
winch has been by him successfully prosecuted is m on mr.
eced by the public but to extent approved by the Trade
FEAST so dr as the limitations lately
ne appreciation Of the only true and perfect system which en-
sures to buyers every description Of
Gentemers Clothing at the Loloest Scale of Prices.
The Elegant display OfGOods at SIMMONS OAK HALL en-
braclhg the latest importations frour
London and Paris,
Are manufactured under his personal Superintendent and
dIecon and affords to gentlemen who would save upon Old
GOOD oS sTT ~ to ~ pei cent il S PTTfae of
cut and well made, . sGI%pe gD"SS s wen
est Stock every Variety of
Elegant Clothing and Dress Go0dS
the United States which may be had by Citizens and
Strangers. In addition to superb assortment of
ChiIdren's Clothing,
Lower Rates than be purchased any other establishment
on the face Of the Globe, and at prices
Less than eUer before offered, even al Simmons
8 Wholesale Traders hook This Thousands of dozens
CHEAP
Entrance at No, 80. OAK HALL, Nos.
1872, "a, 36 and 80 Ann Street, near the Head
|ot Merchants ROw, Boston. 46;}mos
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-11-25
Approved Nov. IL, l847.
HORACE EATON.

AN ACT relating to Bowling Alleys.
II is hereby enacted &c.
Sec l. The selectmen of the several towns in this
state, shall, whenever, in their Judgement the public
good requires it, forbid any play game upon any
bowling alley, in their respective towns.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-11-25
LIBERATION.

ID
This may certify that have given to Roswell Capen
ter his time after this date and shall claim his wages
any debts he may contract -
Gilmore, Nov. /, l847. JOSEPH W. FISH
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-11-25
NOTICE.
MARY p. THAYER,S ESTATE.

We the subscribers being appointed by the Hon. the Probate
Court for the District Of Randolph Commissioners receive
anime and adjust all claims and demands Of persons against thu
of Mary Thuyer Of ranee, in said District de
censed represented nsoven and demands exhibited
in offset thereto and six months from this date being allowed m
that purpose hereby give notice that will attend to the bus
mess of appointment the dwelling house of James Spear
in said Branree the first Saturday March nexat 10 O'Clock
A. M.
JOSEPH RIFORD. ,.i.,,
JAMES SPEAR Commissioners
Brainree Nov 10, lsG7. A.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-03-18
lpmahansl.


eu-The following lines were read before the
Literary Association Of Martinsburg on the 4ih
inst. II is the FIRST effort Of young gentleman
Of our town, Of limited education. II is, how
ever, very crediiable 80 his head and hear"
and we hope he may one day shine among
ss.he Poets Of America"
LINES TO THE YOUNG coMmU-
NrcANT.
Thou hast made thee a vow in the presence OF
the Lord,
And has taken up His banner, and girded on
His sword,
And thy lips have sealed the oath IN the cove
nan, Of His blood.
And with His chosen people in the temple
thou hast stood.
Then with thine armour on--tiough surround
ed by the fight,
In the shadows of the valley, in the darkness
of the night
LIE, thy trust remain ia Him, who, forever is
thy friend,
And faithfully keep onward, He will guard
thee TO the end
Should thy soul grow faint and weary along
lfe's rugged way,
Look to the Star Of Bethlehem, it will cheer
thee with its ray
For all its glorious brightness comes from the
courts above,
Its rays are rays Of mercy, which flow in
streams Of love.
That Star now lights the pathway which ma
ny pilgrims trod,
Whose songs now join the anthems In the
presence Of their God.
Where the angel-harps in rapture their Halle
lujahs roll
Their sweet, enchanting music around the
blessed soul.
Then keep the oath ,hou's, taken on the alter
Of the Lord
As lamp to light the darkness take His ever
lasting word
And having crossed dark Jordan upon your
heavenly way,
Your soul shall dwell in glory through an eter-
nal day.
II. w. H.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-03-18
SCENE IN A RESTAURANT.
A TRUE SKETCH,

A few days ago several halboatmen
were paid off by their employer, and,
amongst other laudable resolves they de-
termined to have dinner at one OF the
fashionable restaurants down town. Ar
rayed in their newest home-spuu coats
and trousers their uusophisiicated phizes
shining with health, and their pockets pref
ty well crammed with bright dollars, they
sailed forth down Charles street.
Bill said one in a tone that smacked
of expostulaton and advice. +" / don't like
them French restarats, cause Eve heerd
it said that they marshes up all sorts of
things, and likes 10 no what | eat.
Oh, thunderl replied Jake, its mere
~ the way they cooks the fodder that's
all. Now | know that they sometimes
laces their coffee with Brandy but then
you can have it plain if you like
Well for my part, remarked Tom, l
amt pertickler; I'm all. fired hungry, and
my lnsides is grumbhn like a manager
ry gist afore the animals is fed
Entering the restaurant with these pre-
fatory remarks, they sat down the wait
er bowed politely, and inquired what they
would have. Jake pointed TO gentle
man who was discussing delicious bowl
of chicken gumbo, and asked what's
that feller ealin;'
'Gumbo, sir gunibo.
Well, let US have three pannikins Of
Gumbo, said Jake.
The dishes were brought and they fell
to eating like so many cormorants. Bill
still appeared nervous, and every now and
then he d pick out a small bone, and look
at il very msleriously. His companions
laughed al him still he inspected every
mouthful, and seemed very dubious as TO
the ingredients composing his gumbo.-
AT this iunclure four iashionably dressed
gentlemen came in, took seats near our
verdant friends, and ordered,
Cafe pour quarter Personnes.
Bill dropped his spoon in horror, while
Jake aud fora opened their eyes 10 their
utmost widta.
Boys. said Bill, getting very pale,
did you heer what that teller said what's
got the har on his lip.
1t sounded like cat. replied Jake.
Yes, continued Bill looking all kind
Of ways for the door, and I'm id! if il
wasn't poor cat too Oh, Gosh maybe
il was lean kittens that been eaten in
this cussed soup'
The THO stopped eating very suddenly
each man pulled out his two bits and cal
led the waiter. Just as they were paying
him, the gentleman who had ordered the
coffee said
Garcon-pauSSe cgfe =
The three Hoosiers jumped up and
made for the door, Jake was the first to
give uuerance 10 his wrath.
Bill, said he, id if you wantright
He said pom cat fust, and he's called for
Fuss coffee feel that soup Iisin in me
now-come let's all go and get dose Of
gauber saults. or we'll bust sure 7
.New 0. Picayune.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-03-18

fof the coudaet Of their servants. and for
the same reason, the lsw gives them, over
those servants, the suihorily OF fathers
over their sons, that they may particular
" correct aud chastise them. The same
authority Is gwen over The family Of the
servant that lives with ibcmas,ef.
ARr. . In consequence Ct the torego-
ing provision, the master should provide
foF the education Of the children 81 The
servants dependant upon them.
ARr. 3. Should the faults Of The ser
want be many o. aggravated. whether be.
cause be frequently fails in bis service, or
whether ior want II respect 10 The mas.
ter, he shall be ehastned BY the Justice
(alcade) with six months IN mons, II
man, or With the (ia ecreasl clog. ifawo-
man, ln The house Of the master; the lat.
ter having the power 10 diminish this pen.
atty at his pleasure. lfthe servant should
be guilty Of oven acts against The fnasieI,
he shall be punished in-coulormity 20 The
existing laws.
ART. 4. He who being once convicted.
according 10 the foregoing er,ieles. shall ~.
peat the same offence. shall be csiminally
prosecuted and condemned 10 serve Que
year on the public works, in irons and IT
a woman shall be so convicted, She Shalt
be condemned TO one year Of sechNion
with the clog.
ART. 8. In no case shall the master
lose the debt OF the servant; and the term
of punishment being concluded, the ser
van, shall return 10 the service of his mas.
ter II he can do IL; bet ii he enters the
service OF another this shall pay the debt
Arr. 6. The law which prohibits trad
ing with servants, and the penalties which
those laws establish as TO those who con
,racted them. are declared to be in force
Arr. z. The master who abuses The
power given him by law shall be tried and
punished in conformity to law, according
10 the abuse he may commit, but IN 20
case not even in that OF the application Of
fine in favor of the aggrieved, shalllhe
master lose the debt.
ART. s. Payments shall be made Ia
money or goods, if the servants ask lhcm.
at the current prices. For settlements.
and on plantations, where there are no
stores, and the goods are brought IRON
other parts, they shall be charged with tbe
extra costs. The master who may give
his goods with higher charges than the
foregoing regulation requires, shall be
fined equivalent 10 triple The excess which
he charges upon the servant
ART. 8. As the master cannot turn
away the servant without just cause so
neither cen the servant leave the service
Of bis master without The same Just cause
The servant who shall do 50, shall be pos
lively returned to the service of his mas
ter, chasiised by the justice in the house
of the master. with two months in irons,
or with the clog, il a woman.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-03-18
An actor the relief Of Joseph Gideon


An act for the relief Of the legal representa-
tive Of Joseph e. Primeau and Thos J. Chap
man.
An act for the relief Of Geo. B. Russell and
others
An act for the relief of the legal representa-
tives of Simon Spadiug, deceased
An act for the relief of the legal representa-
tiyes Of Jas. Fl. CLARK.
An act to amend an act entitled "An act TO
provide for the better organization of the De
par,ment Of Indian Affairs, and an act entitled
AN act to regulate trade and intercourse with
the Indian tribes, and TO preserve peace on the
frontiers, approved June 80, 1884," and for
other purposes
An act for the relief Of Mary Segar, and for
the relief of Elisha Dennison, administrator of
Phenix Carpenter Ellis
An act for the reduction Of the costs and ex-
penses Of proceedings in admiralty against
ships and vessels
An act for the relief ofZachariah Simmons,
OF the State Of Tennessee.
An act for the relief Of the heirs of John
Paul Jones.
An act to give the consent Of Congress 10
the sale Of certain salt spring lands heretofore
granted TO the States Of Michigan, Illinois, and
Arkansas.
An act 10 establish port Of entry at Salura,
in the State Of Texas.
Joint resolution to prohibi, the sale at pri-
vate entry of certain lands in Cincinnati, Ohio
Joint resolution for the relief Of William b.
Stokes, surviving partner Of John n. c. Stock
ton & Co.
Joint resolution for the relief Of Stephen
Johnson, deceased.
Join, resolution relative TO the preparation
and presentation of medals TO certain French,
British, and Spanish officers.
JOINT resolution for the relief Of M. A. Price
and T.. A. White.
Joint resolution aulhorisng and directing
the examination and settlement oil the claims
Of Alexander NJ Cumming.
Join: resolution for the settlement Of the ac-
counts Of Purser G. X. Barry.
Joint resolution for the relief Of John and
Charles Bruce.
Joint resolution of thanks TO Major General
Zachary Taylor, the officers and soldiers I'M
der his command, for their conduc, in the stoy-
ming Of the city of Monterey.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-03-18
A WONDERFUL MACHINE.

| A convict in the state prison OF Nj.
has invented a machine for taking The
yeas and nays in Legislative Assemblies.
Ii is described in the Trenton News; aud
! II It realizes the statement, il may truly
be called wonderful machine.
YESTERDAY we saw, for The first time,
a most wonderful machine, made for the
purpose Of saving time in taking the yeas
and nays in our houses OF legsla,ion.---
The model of tins machine has only been
completed day or two and is not even
quite ready 10 be exhibited.
The machine, when put into use, is
TO stand at the clerks table, and from il
two wires are 10 extend TO the desk of
each member, terminating in two knobs,
one Of which should be marked yea and
the other nay.
when the question is TO be taken
and Il is announced by the chair, the
clerk unocks the machine by touching
spring, aud every member pulls one of
the knobs attached to his desk. II he
wishes to vote yea, he pulls the yea knob
III he wishes 10 vote nay, he pulls the
nay knob--the whole being done stimuli
taneously and in moment.
"The clerk then turns a small brass
crank, part way round. and then figures
appear befgre him, in the machine, one Of
which gives the number of yeas, the 0.
iher the number Of nays which have been
voted, and the third the aggregated Of all
votes taken. At the same time, and with
gu. any additional movement The yeas
and nays are all distinctly registered on
the clerks catalogue Of members, which
is printed pretty much in the usual form;
The persons voting being marked by
small round hole pricked through the pa
per-
"All these operations are done with un-
erring certainty, and Tie whole should not
require more than a single minute. The
size oil the house or the number Of mem
berS will make no difference in the tune
required. AS soon as all members who
wish 10 vote have pulled their wires, The
work is complete. The clerk then has
only TO turn his crank. aud IN an instant
the number of yeas and nays and the ag-
gregate vote stands before him in large
figures and all that he has TO DO is 10 de-
clare the result. His marked register will
at the same time show how every mem.
Der has voted.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-03-18
A Copy.--Tesie,
JOHN STR OTHER, c.
January Il. ls47-2m Faulkner, Atty.

VIRGINIA in the Circuit Superior Court
of Law and Chaneery for Berkeley County
January Rules, lS47,
Rebscca Rippe,, plT.
against
John Park Wilson, Ex'or Of William Wilson,
James Wilson Mrs. Mary Wilson, daugh-
ter OF John Park and widow Of Samuel X.
Wilson, decd James Park, Nancy Park.
Samuel Park and John Park, dis.
IN CIIAECERY
HyiIE defendants, Samuel Park and John
Il Park, not having entered their appearance
and given security, according to the act oil AS
sembIy and the rules of this Court, and it APP
pearing BY satisfactory evidence that they are
out Of this Commonwealth: il is ordered, that
the said defendants do enter their appearance
to this suit on the first day of the next term,
and answer the bill OF the plaintiff; and that
copy of this order be forthwith published IN
any newspaper within this County, and con-
tinued for two months successfully, and ano-
,her copy thereof posted at the front door OF
the Court House Of the said County
A Copy.-Teste,
JOHN STkOTIfER, C.
January Ia, lS47-2m Faulkner. ATTY.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-03-18
SLAVERY IN MEXICO.

1t has been asserted that slavery did
not exist in Mexico. II is true under
that name il does not, but under the names
of peonage il does and in lis worse form
confined to no color but as perpetual bond
age and punishment for debt Many
large proprietors conhol in this way
hundreds OF poems, both men and women
The debt is perpetual--it generally in
creases instead Of acknowledgement is
rarely ever paid. The peon being charg-
ed with interest as well as with clothing,
subsistence, medicine &c. In this way it
is believed that more than a million Of
poems are held as slaves, and may be seiz-
ed as fugitives if they dare 10 leave the
employ of their master; and the fruits Of
their labor TO 90 to their master not to the
peon. In the speech Of the Hon. Mr..
Roberts Of Mississippi, by whom public
attention has been called TO this subject,
these laws are given as follows:
PEoN LAWS OF MEXICO.
ART. /. The masters are responsible
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-03-18
TIE REAL GRIT.

One Of Erin's toiI-worn sons came to
the doors Of the Brooklyn Institute, on the
night Of the lecture for the benefit OF the
starving poor of Ireland
What's the price of admission, su 7"
he very respectfully inquired.
Fifty cents" was the reply.
He placed wo-dollar bill on the table,
and the change was rendered TO him. He
hesitated for an instant, and then remark
ed, pushing back the change at the same
time
take it all Sure an don't they
want il more than meself
Such an act as this, from poor, hard
working but noble-hearted man, is well
worth recording,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-03-18
ayyartirssnrg 8asstle.

pgblisbea ererg Thmsdop Morning IN Martins
burg, Bsrkeisg County, Virginia,
.,s2.oO n wear. If paid In adv 81 80
~ maid within six monthsg assd S3,0O nj
80 tbe expiration of six moatbs No pa
~. diseontinued until all arre nrages are
laid except at the option Of the Editors.
COMMITTEEMAN will be Inserted al 81 per
.,ss,s Cor three times, and 20 cents per square for
svcrg subsequent Insertion.
~ MILITARY ADvEsTIsEMgSTs will be inserted
Of hsHPriee. u,
1~s-fs an cases, the plumber Of tifaes must be
usked ca the MSS, or the advertisement sent W i'll
H. psblshed until forbid, and charged accordingly.
fs-A literal discount made TO those no contract
70 advertise by the year.
~ Advertisers are expected TO make pay meat as
.,ga as the time expires for which their advertise
ments are inserted.
hg-YoLNEY Is. PALMER, Esq, is the duly
authorized gent the Cities ol BostoHs New fork,
Pbiladelpbia and Baltimore, for prcearing Adyer-
tcments, receiving Subscriptions, ard making col
ireiious for the Mss,insburg Gazette.
NtGEORCE PRATT, Esq, Of New York C'
ty IS also the duly authorized Agent for procuring
Advertisements, receiving Subscriptions, aud ma
kysg collections for the Msrtinsbnrg Gazette.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-03-18

n Cwifal 7odSt.--At late festival of
the citizens Of St. Louis, given on the 10Th
of February for The purpose Of celebrating
the landing Of Laclede aud the founding
of that city, We find the following among
the regular toasts drunk on the occasion
Our .frmy--1he Pofuateers and Regu-
lars: With Shields for defence a Butler
for supplies a Pillolo for repose and
Marshall for parade, may they not lack
Wool for comfort, Worth in battle, or
Garland for victory never crying Ont
man to the foe, but laying their Twiegs
on the enemy's back, pay promptly their
Scott, OF charge as the Tayior always
knows how.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-03-18
nv CHARLES III. LEWIS.
LEGAL NOTICES.


VIRGINIA I'm the Crcui, Superior Court
Of Law and Chancery for Berkeley County;
January Rules, lS47,
Jacob Bashore, plD.
against M
Philip Trammel and George Sperow, dts.
IN CHANCERY.
TIME defendant, Philip Trammel, not hav-
Il ing entered bis appearance and gwen Sc
curly, according 10 the act OF Assembly ana
the rules Of this Court, and il appearing by sat
isiaciory evidence that he is on. Of this Com
monwealih ii is ordered, that the said deien-
dant do enter his appearance 10 tins suit on me
tirs, day Of the next term, and answer the bill
OF the plaintiff; and that copy OF this order
be forthwith published in any newspaper with
in this County, and continued for two months
successfully, and another copy thereof posted
at the front door Of the Court House OF the
said County.
JOHN .STROTIIER, c.
January IA, is47-2m IFaulkner, Atty.
VIRGINIA LII the Circuit Superior Court
of Law and Chancery for Berkeley County:
January Igaales,>
Michael Bashore, p4f.
Philip Trammel and Geoige Sperow, dts.
IN CHANCERY.
yUyTIE defendant, Philip Trammel, not hav-
i ing entered his appearance and given Sc
curity, according TO the act of Assembly and
the rules of this Court, and it appearing by sat
isfactory evidence that he is out of this Com
nonwealth it is ordered, that the said defen-
dan, do enter his appearance to this suit on the
first day of the next term, and answer the bill
of the plaintiff and that copy OF this order
be forthwith published in any newspaper with
in this County, and continued for two months
successfully, and another copy thereof posted
at the front door Of the Courthouse o. the
said County.
A Copy.--Teste,
JOHN STROTTIER, c.
January Ia, leH-2m Faulkner, Atty.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-03-18

' IJNFhc
ley, January term, 1917,
John Hoke, plt,
Abraham B. Gorrel, sc. DIS.
IN CHANCERY.
FEVIIE defendant, Abraham b. Gorrei,, not
D having entered his appearance and given
security according to law and the rules OF the
Court, and it appearing to the Court that he is
not an nhabitant of this Commonwealth, 1t is
Ordered that the defendant do appear here on
tke second Monday in April, lS47, and an
swer the bill of the plaintiff; and that this or
der be published in the Nartinsburg Gazette
for two months successfully, and posted 1.-THE
front door of the Court House of this County.
JACOB VANDOREN, C. b. c.
January Ii, lS47-2m Miller, Atty.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-03-18

isNlIl defendants, John I. Swartz and vii.
4 liam \. Sommervllle, not having entered
Ner appearance aud given security according
II law and the rules of the Court, and II APP
paung to the Court that they are not Inhabi-
uals Of this Commonwealth, 1t is Ordered that
,o defendants do appear here on the second
Monday IN April, 1871, and answer the bill
Of The plaintiff; and that this order be publish
elm The Marlnsburg Gazette for two months
iccesyyeIy, and posted al the front door oflhe
Court House Of this County
JACOB VAN DOREN, C. n. c.
reb. II, lS6-2m Miller, ATTY.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-03-18
Msllsra
Ittornen at ndw,

MARrGNsBuRG, RERKELEy ooUSyY, VIRGINIA,
EEIIL give prompt attention to all bust
w ness entrusted to his care in the Coun-
es OF Berkeley, Jefferson and Morgan.
65-Oiiice at the Office of the Clerk Of the
ouny Court of Berkeley.
MartnSburg, July 80, lS46--G