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New Volume OF the
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VIRGINIA:
L N the Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chance
IL ry FOR Berkeley County: July Rules, IS4s.
Ehud Turner--pl,f
AeAIvsr
Isaac Chapline. James l.. Chapline, Ann r. Chap
ers--dfn
IN CHANCERY.
The defendants, Green l.. Eichison and James L.
Alder having entered their appearance and given
security, according TO the act OF assembly and the
rules of this court, and appearing by satisfactory
idence that they out of this Commonwealth it is
ordered, that the said defendants do enter their APP
pearance 10 this sul the first day OF the term,
and answer the bill OF the plaintiff and that copy of
this order be forthwith published in any newspaper
within this county, and continued for two months
cessivey and another copy thereof posted the front
door of the Court House Of said county
Copy.-Teste.
JOHN STROTHER, C.
July Is, l848-2m Lee and Lee A,ys.
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EN- CHA Nc a. EgO Il " g. 4,

WASHINGTON CITY, D. c.,
C. ST., ~ THE REAR CT coLEMAS's AID Esows's.
3x r. III. n1'ILHAuy.
(isTg or VIRGINIA.
TGyfIIS spacious establishment, having been reGaeA
u and furnished in all its departments. IS now open
TO the public. for their patronage aud support 4 Is
situated at conyenen. distances from the Heil rpa4
Depot, Capitol Patent Office. and General Posi- 81
fee.
soarders. Visitors, and Travellers, win ndplcasans
and capacous rooms, neatly furnished, upon a.odel
ate terms.
Washington, February o. ls4s.
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DENTISTRY.
W. p. WITH Err O w

SURGEON DENTIST,
ID ESPECTFuLLY informs The citizens Or Ma
4 y unsburg and Vicinity, that he has located hie
self in said town, where he is prepared TO perform
operations upon the teeth and mouth that come with
in the province of the Dentist He also inserts POI
celan teeth from single tooth an entire set foil
sets inserted upon the Atmospheric Pressure Principle
or by the application Of the Spiral Spring.
All operations performed in the most careful man.
aud improved styie--warfanted TO be satisfactory,
Ladies will will be waited on a, their residences, ii
desired. He be consulted ut The United States
Hotel
Terms to suit the times
Or Mr. Witherow will be absent from the Isl OF
September ill the LIST of November.
July 20, lS4S
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FORWARDING & COMMISSION DEPOT.

FORWARDING & COMMISSION DEPOT.
N forward promptly, Flour and other produce to
the Baltimore Market. when consigned to his care
the best prices guaranteed and punclua returns made
of the proceeds.
In addition TO general Stock Of Goods he will al
ways have on hand full assortment of Iron Smiths
Coal, Salt and Herring for sale low for cash
FRANCIS HUNTINGTON.
= & O Railroad Aug g. lS4S
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DY virtue Of power vested in US, as Executors Of
ID the late John Fabb, deceased, we viii sell
stPubc sale. before the Court House door, in Mar
0nsburg. CT not previously disposed off at private
ale) on Monday the 18Th day OF Nov next, val
liable tract Of land lying on the waters ofMill Creek
western branch Of Back Creek containing $40 a
Nes, abou, one third Of which is in timber, the inn
p'oyemenls comfortable dwelling house, good
nm, an orchard of good Iaif, and good spring rear
he house, the cleared land is Of good quality, and
pad across the mountain will pass through the land.
TER.NS.--One third in hand and the balance in
two annual payments. 10 be secured by lien on the
and possession given on the 10Th day Of april next.
III. N. TABB,
J. Il. w. TABB,
VIM. H. SNODGRASS
Executors Of John Iabb, deceased
September %, lS4S-s.
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EE UEANIGAL APMi2
INTHE WORLD
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Fresh CLUSTERS.
g.sGEsT, rraEgE H4EGEaT.
anera. aoYE! S09.s

n HAVE received a large stock ofSmith's and 9th
II eF COAL, Of the best quality Persons al dis
lance may rely at all times onfnding Goa BY sending
for IL ]. JAMESON.
r. Road, July 6. lS47.
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CASH FOR NEGROES.

FEyI1E subscriber is anxious 10 purchase large
ID number Of Negroes, of both sexes. sound and
likely. Persons having Negroes to dispose of, will
find it TO their interest 10 give him call before selling
as he will pay the cery highest cash prices
He can be seen at the Berkeley Courts. al Martins
burg the 2d Monday, and Berryville on the 4ih
Monday in each month"; and usually at his residence
in Charlestown
All letters addressed to him will be promptly atten-
ded TO- VIM. CROW.
Cbarestown. March II. ls4s-tf
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NOTICE.

FEsI1E subscriber hereby informs his friends and the
Il public that he has taken his sons into co-parner-
ship with himself in the
Milling and boating Business.
at the old stand at Falling Waters. The business will
therefore be hereafter conducted under the firm Of
Charles Downs s. Sons AS the partners will give
theirpesSonal attention the business. the public may
rely on the most satisfactory results of all business in
their line. The highest market prices will be paid lo
Wheat, Corn, &C., delivered either at the Falling Wa
lefs, or at,he mouth ofthe Opequon Persons wishing
TO have their wheat ground can he accommodated and
the -four delivered in Georgetown ATS cents per bar
rel. CHAS. DOWNS & SONS.
August 8. 1850.
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VALUABLE FARMS FOR SALE.

I'm the Counties of Berkey, jefferson, Morgan,
q Hampshire. Frederick, Clarke, Fauquier. Rock
ingham Rappahannock, Neson Albemare, Fluvan-
ma, Augusta and Fairfax in Virginia.
Also, for sale, or in exchange for Virginia Land,
Texas, Illinois and Michigan Lands.
BY application TO the undersigned, personally or by
letter, (post paid further particulars will be furnish
ed. II. X. GREGG, agent.
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, Va
Co The undersigned offers his services to the pub
lie, as Agent IN buying, selling, renting of Farms
or Land. in any place State; or General Agent
for the transaction Of any other business that may be
entrusted TO his care. II. X. GREGG.
September 7, lS4S-3w.
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WARD q co.'s LOTTERY OFFICE,

SUCCESSORS TO BREASTED & COO
No. 6 North Calvert street.
Bafffsserr, Md
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NEW HAT, CAP, DO or

N Il w HA Il Y A H ~ III
AND
SHOE 1ElEo
HstIE undersigned having entered no coparlner-
4 shig in The above business, would respectfully
inform their friends and hsy public generally thai
ZEE they have taken the sass
store OF MIR. ia ag~m=S x53
A cob Hamme. on Main I'M
street. one door south or MI. Dor @Sasss
sey's Drug Store, where tAey have for sale he iUl
lowing kinds Of
Boots and shoes:
LADIES' best Kid and Morocco. set heel lies,
&c Sewed seal welt lies,
g Calf welt Dusk,
:" g Morocco
g Lasting Tip,
Misses g Kid welt lace.
Chiidrens shoes, Asserted sizes,
All Of which are Of the most fashionable Baltimore
Manufactue-and wauanled--tugether with every
variety Of Ladies shoes Of dferen; qualities.
Mass bes, Calf fine Boot Baltimore made,)
" " s Morocco Boots,
!. e c Eip;
BOYS Morocco Shoes,
90 " Kip Boots
MEMS AND BOYS BEST BROGANS.
Also--A large and splendid assortment Of
HATS AND GAEs%,
Together with Ladies' and GeniiAn,en's bes, Kid
gloves Hose and half hose--also best lambs wool
hose for children.
EmGrefEszs, ggTssfys, foases,
A general assortment Of Shoeinsker's findings,
with all other articles usually kept in establish
of this kind, all of which will be sold al The
Try lowest prices for cash.
We would also inform The public that we have on
hand well assorted LOT of leather-that have the
best WORKINGS employed, and having furnished our
selves with and general assortment OF fashion
able lasts prepared at the shores notice. at prices
10 suit the times, manufacture 10 order, all kinds Of
Ladies' and Geniemen's wear--and also heavy Boots
and Shoes suitable for farm hands and Servants.
N. B-We have for sale splendid assortment Of
Sesars--also Backing and Backing Brushes. We
confident in saying that whole stock presents
greater inducements to purchasers than have ever
been offered in this county, we are able TO retail,
for cash, at Baltimore retail prices
ALBURTIS s. MAXWELL.
September 7, lS48.
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YellosY Germ.

H HAVE in Store lot of good Corn, both sheled
Il and on the COS, for sale byF. HUNTINGTON,
June l5. iS4S.
GSPIcED OYSTERS just received and for sale by
- @. RAENHAL.
May 4, lsaS
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EDMuND P. HUSrEs. joins aLAiR noce
HUNTER 81 EcGE.

A TTORNEYS Al LAW. Martinsburg, Va.
N have associated iof the practice Of the Law and
will regularly attend all the Courts in EeraeleY Jet
ferson and Morgan Counties
One or the other, Of both Of them, may alwavs be
found at the Office heretofore occupied by y b. Iloee.
two doors West OF the United States Rotel.
Each of the above partners viii close lie buslaess
commenced by them severay
J. b. Hoge will be free to defend 81 pfoseculionp
in the County Court OF Berkeley t. Z Hunter act.
ing alone as Attorney for the Commonwealth,
June g. IS47-sf
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wanted Immediately.
tsowsicr, Shot and lead.

- Canister; Beatty's Eagle in canister; Dupohfs
f. f. +. c., by the pound Beaity's f. f f. c., by
the pound; Beauy's Rock BY the Keg or pound.
RIDDLE s. WHITE
September Ia, ls49
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STOP gpI5Ira Ia1jLIAUyAWg
FIVE CENTS REWARD-NO THANKS.

HeAN AWAY or was taken away from the sub
a sciber. living on Back Creek, by her friends. a
bound girl named Rose Ann Shrode, aged l6 years
aud "a days. or therea bouts She was bound by the
Overscers OF the Poor I'll she Is years OF age,
cording 10 law. | therefore forwarn any person, or
persons from harborng, hiring or keeping said girl in
any form whatever as am determined TO prosecute
any person for the offence. will give the above
ward 5ut no expenses Given under my hand this
seventh day Of September, ls4S
STEPHEN GANO.
September a. 1S4S.
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OFFICE OF FLETCHER & co.
no. franklin Buildings,
Ralffnsors, nd
FOR SUPERINTENDENT 1898,
THE FALL. CAMPAIGN.


IEl>Ia S5aIs'7 plaIlNu35Bla 1898,
THE FALL CAMPAIGN.
The approach of the fall campaign begins already
TO inspire with the most lively hopes for the future
Our past good fortune in the sale of large aud small
prizes, is unexampled in the history Of lotteries
Hundreds of our both in and OF the eli.
~, have met with the most encouraging and brilliant
success. Letters by the mails are pouring into US
from all directions, congrauatory and cheering and
our kind friends abroad will only keep together and
persevere with us, we intend that not one Of them
shall be without thousands Of dollars in his pocket, at
The end of the present year, lS48
Remember the prediction, and never fail in direct
mo your orders, carefully, to the chief of prize ven
ders, JAMES FLETCHER & co.
Baltimore, Md.
P. s. Those OF correspondents who may prefer il,
BY directing their letters simply TO Box No 344, Bal
tmore Post, Baltimore, Md, will reach US as safely
as though directed in ocr own name.
ElAMuE1O 9Esl sS@IEt3lNn3.
10000 DOLLARS.
GRAND CCrgsoLTDATED LOTTERY.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE
Consolidated Lotteries Of Maryland.
Glass No %,
To be drawn in the city OF Baltimore Md, on Satur
day, September 30th, l64o.
rs Number Lottery and Is drawn Ballots
SPLENDID SCHEME.
| Prize of 10000. of Is 900, of $4,000, of TO-,
900, 2 of4, 1876, 40 Of 2, 500. 40 of 1000, 40
Of SEQ 100 OF 500, 65 Of 200. 65
Of 100, 100 of IS, 1870 of
so. 1850 OF 40,
81 ,040 Of 20.
32.396 Prizes amounting TO 81 POP 900.
TIcKErs $20--SHAREs IN PgopoRTIos
Certificates Of packages issued a, the following rates:
26 whole tickets, $3.50 % quarter tickets, $40 90
&c half G l40 &c eighths g 80 90
FLETCHER g. co.
No Franklin Buildings, Baltimore, Md.
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VIRGINIA.:
4 N the Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chance
IL ny FOR Berkeley County July Rules, l64s.
Ehud Turner-p,f.
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Common Council.

BOARD OF ASSISTANT ALDERMEN, June I.--Wilson
Small, Esq, President in the chair.
Thirty. towfh rehabilitation of Thomas McSorley,
and others to have 3Ith street opened and regulated
from the 9th avenue to the North river. Referred
SeUer in Pine strtet.-Petiton Of sundry property
Pine street. between Nassau and Pearl streets Re-
ferred
Setoer in Water street-Petition Of sundry owners
of property for in Water street, between De-
peyster street and Maiden Lane.
Holding Orer.-A communication was from
Anson Willis the duly elected civil Justice for the 9th
judicial district stating that James r. Shey the for
mer assistant Justice of that district continues to hold
court in the said district. che cbrncr Of broadway
ana Twenty-rst stees whers h. issues processes and
goes throlghsn the forms of law practised " ,hs
services Referred ~ ''
Free Hydronts. Petitions to have free hydrant At
the corner OF Delaney and Columbia streets also in
Grand street. between the Bowery and Christie strcss
Referred. ' e'tNN'
Presentation Of Co,ors-A memoylal was presented
from the comm.ndants of tho AIN brigade 10th and
I,n regiments, for s,aad Of soors to each of the
sara reg'ment2 eSccmpanicd by resolution in favor
vi piStepr nnng $500 for that purpose. Adopted
f2Nnsst Fees--A communication was received from
Jusnce Eathrop' TO have refunded him the amount
pan rs counsel fees incurred in sustaining his election
as Police Justice. Referred
Twenty Ninth street Report In favor Of regulating
18th street, between 9th ana 10th Avenues
fencng Lots Report in iavor Of causing the vaca
iots on the AN Avenue between 10th and 10Th streets
to he ieneedin. Adopted
MADISON arenusReport In favor Of gra ng the Sec
ton OF Madison Avenue between cath and 18th streets
Corporation Ordinoncss.-Report and resolution in
favor OF causing revision Of the corporation ordinan-
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II and IL o'clock making quite disturbance and ere

IL and IL o'clock, making quite disturbance and
ating q crowd
MAersrRArE-E Elizabeth, it appears you are brought
before me a charge Of being drunk and disorderly
What have you got to say for YOURSELF
ELIZABETH smiled at the Justice, and said-Judge,
no use telling you lie, you'll ketch me at it,
I'll tell you the truth acknowledge did take lit
tie beer last night and when do, always talks po
ltics Me and two three others disputing pref
ty high about Gen. Cass. daughter in court) One
of the policemen standing near. asked her what her
flourish with her hands and arms. a la John Van
BUREN, am democrat and no mistake and have
always been one, and 20 Gen. Cass up to the hub.
always goes the regular nominations. Uaughter)
And that's the way always when gets little beer-l
always talks politics and last night all out and
going the whole figure for Gen Cass when the NJ P's
came along, and brought in; and hope your honor
will let me go this time"
MAGIsrRArE.-(The Justice in a laughing good
tured manner said-Oh have wish to know your
politics, it might possibly bias my decision Laugh
ter in court) We have nothing to do with your poll
ties here all have to do is in consequence of your
drinking too much beer, making disturbance in the
street and creating crowd However, you not the
only whose head has wandered politics, during
the last few days. and the city has been in consde
rabe commoton within the last few days by political
parties feel disposed to let you OF this time in order
that you might reform and thus the folly of your
position; but remember | have objection to your
talking politics. but don't drink much beer for
politician keep clear bead IL he liquors too much
(Laughter) There Elizabeth you go this time but
be more careful in future
ELIzABErH.-I thank your honor, must talk little
politics some Mme-cause I'm democrat to the back
bhne, and goes the whole figure for General Cass.
Elizabeths democratic feelings created quite laugh
In court, and off she started, apparently well pleased
with the decision of the magistrate.
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good of the country, and as shall be- required by
strict respect for the constitution and the manifest
wishes of the whole nation.
| return you my thanks for the handsome and ac-
ceptable manner in which, az president of the meet
ing, you have made known their proceedings to
me.
With many wishes for your prosperity IN life
remain, with high respect, your obedlent servant,
L. TAYLOR, Maj. Gen. ". S. A.
VIM. Dock, Esq, President of late meeting at
Harrisburg Pa.
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To WILLIAM HALL, ESQ.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF OCCUPATION,
Camp near Monterey Mexico, July 8, lS47. (
My Dear Sir: The resolutions recently adopted
by meeting of the citizens of Prince Georges
county, Maryland, forwarded to me by you, have
been, with your accompanying letter, duly re-
ceived.
Through you would respectfully return to those
kind friends my deep and sincere thanks for the
very high honor and fattering testimonials of APP
proval which they have just conferred upon me If
the good people of the nation should so greatly
honor me with elevation TO the Chief Magstracy.
shall by all Jealous endeavors and to the best of
my ability strive to serve them, and maintain the
best and highest interest of the whole country; yet,
though elmpeled to yield to the call of the peo-
Pile at large, should hail with pleasure their deter
mlnatlon to confer so great gift on some eminent
statesman.
BE pleased to accept with these acknowledge
ments, for yourself and those whom you represent,
the warm good wishes and regard of your most OBJ
liged servant, Il. TAYLOR.
Major General u. S. Army.
VIM HALL, Esq,
Aquasco, Prince Georges county, Md.
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TO HENRY A. MUHLENBERa, ESQ

HEADQUARTERS, ARMY OF OCCUPATION,
Brazos Island, Texas, Nov. rs, l847
Dear Slr-l take great pleasure in acknowledge
closing to me copy of the proceedings of the De-
mocratic Taylor State Convention, which assem-
bled at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
The resolutions of the meeting have given me
great pleasure and satisfaction, as the expression
ofhigh respect and consideration, from the people
of Pennsylvania; and embrace the earliest mo-
ment to acknowledge my warm appreciation of the
high honor thus bestowed upon me by their nomi-
nation of me for the Presidency.
To yourself would not fail to express my thank
funess for the very courteous and acceptable man.
ner in which you have conveyed to ME the proceed
ings of the Convention.
/ remain, dear sir with high respect,
Your most obedient servant.
4. TAYLOR,
Major General u S. Army.
HENRY A. MUH!.ENBERG, Esq, President Taylor
State Convention, Reading, Pennsylvania.
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TO WILLIAM DOCK, ESQ.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF OCCUPATION,

Camp near Monterey, Aug. 2, 1SiS :
Dear SIR Your letter enclosing TO me copy OF
the proceedings of the Democratic meeting held at
Harrisburg, Pa, in which find myself nominated
with so much honor for the Presidency, has been
received. This evidence of the high and fatterng
regard of SO many OF my friends OF the heystonIe
beg you, as president of the meeting, TO convey to
the people of Harrisburg, opportunity may offer,
my sense of their Kindness and the assurance that,
though sincerely dlstrustful of my ability to I'LL with
efficiency so exalted and important office, 1t will
be nv strong ard jealous endcavor, should the people
decide to best,w it upon me, to serve them tor the
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ApNfy txTEf1IQEvCr

The troops at Fort Leavenworth, about 300 in mum,
Der under Col Garland to leave for the plains
Saturday last st Louis Republican, june IL