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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17
VIRGINIA:

FAAsN4ANAAAs
A: rules held in the Clerks Of
Ace the Circuit Court OF Berkeley County, on
the first day Of August, 1853:
John Hanson Thomas, Admir- Of Mary Isham Thomas,
dsfd., End Admir- Of Lucy Ann ColstoD deed, --2ltr
AoAfNsT
William Leigh In bis own right aud Admr, de bonis
non with the will annexed Of Rawicigh Colston decd
Sarah lane Coston, Charles lanes Faulkner and Will
ioushby Newton, Exrs Of Edward Colston dec'd Raw
leigh Coston Admir- de bonis Of Thomas NJ Colson,
decd, Rawlcigh r. Colstop, Mary Ann Nicholson and
Conway Robinson and Mary Susan bis wife--defts.
THE object Of this suit to have order made for the
settlement Of all the necessary accounts OF the Estate
Of Rawegh Colston decd and especially the accounts Of
William Leigh the Admir- de bons OF said x. Colson
dec all the debts and demands against
the said essand the payment to the egatees under the
will and cod Of said such ee.cies or basnc
may be due 10 them, and for Anal distribution OF
said estate amongst the egatees thereof A.
And appearing on afdavit fled in this suit that the
said defendant Mary Ann Nicholson not resident Of
this State she hereby required TO appear within one
month after due publication Of this order and do what
necessary to protect her interests liz this matter 1t is fur
ther ordered that copy hereof published once week
r four successive weeks the said Coun
IT, and posted at the front door ofthe Court House thereof
on the first day Of the next County Court.
Aug. 3, I6s3-1s, Teste, ISRAEL ROBINSON
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17
COMMISSIONERS SALE of EAND.


COMMISSIONERS SALE sOrs kkND.
John Byers and others.
'*A~ = ogafsa Sc ~ =
John q. Walpcr.
Jacob Myers,
againa
The same.
John Hamm snd others.
against
The same.
A. 8. Dandridge's Ex'r,
sgaina
The same.
IN PURSUANCE oftwo DEGREES Of the Circuit
i Court Of Jefferson county, one pronounced at
the October term 1882 the other Mt the May term.
1853, in the above causes, the undersigned. Com.
missioners appointed by said dscree for the par-
pose, will offer at public sale,
ON SATURDAY, azth DAY OF AUGUST, 1883,
before the Court House in Martinsburg, Berkeley
county Virginia, all the right, tits, and interest
Of John c. walper, in
TWO TRACTS or LAND,
in said county Of Berkeley, at the eastern base Of
rrx. the Third Hill Mountain, one trnct contain
GI3 ing 234 Acres, Roeds and 20 Poles--the
other tract adjacent thereto. containing 81 Acres
and IA Poles The interest Of said John c. Walper
being an undivided moiety thereof subject 10 his
mothers dover, the oil her moieiy being owned by
Miss Mary II. Walpcr, Who has agreed to uuise in
tnc ouie VI the entire tr1ct
ALSO
On Saturday, Sd day Fl ssptesnber, 1888,
before the Hotel OF Daniel Entler, in sbenberd
town. Jefferson county, Virginia all the riyht. III
tie, and interest of the said john G. waper. in tLe
LAND which he inherited from his fatber Jol n
Waiper, lying md being IN Jefferson county. yir-
GINA, situated at Walrer's Gross Roads said in
terest being one hundred Acres conveyed to him
in the deed of division, executed ~ John G Wal
per, Catharine Walper, and Mary III. Walper on
the 22d day Of April, 1917. Also. 81 Acres his
reversionary interest in theland assigned in said
deed to his mother for her dover The crops now
on the land will be reserved
The land excepting that In Berkeley Country
will be sold free from the contingent claims fthe
wiie ofJohn c. Walperto dover as to which, rro-
vision will be made by the Court il its decree dis
posing Of the proceeds Of sale.
The terms Of sale are one-thrd cash, the balance
in two equal annual payments with interest from
the day of sale. The deferred payments to be Sc
cured by the bonds of the purchaser and deed of
trust on the premises RICHARD II. LEE
june 30, 1853. N.S.WHlTE,
Commissioners
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17
RADWAY'S MEDICAL SOAP.

rINHE superior efficacy of this highly mcdicated
Il compound over all other cosmetics for purify
ing the skin and curing Salt Rheu.n, Ring Worm,
Rash, letter, Chapt'd flesh, and impartiug to the
complexion that beautiful roseate tint which ma
ture intended it should have, is acknowledged to
stand beyond the reach Of rivalry.
Railways Soap is purely balsamic In its proper
ties, it ceanses heals purifes, and mparts beauty
to the complexion of all who use it.
This soap we can recommend as being very
superior article from our own experience.
Just received and for sale by
July l3 WM. DORSEY.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17

PURE CONCENTRATED EXTRACTS
FOR FLAvoR.NG ICES, JELLIEs, SAUCES. PASTRY,
CUsTARps, SyRurs, &c, &c.
4 Fresh supply of the following named extracts
N from the following articles: Lemon, Rose,
Peach, Orange, Orange Flower, Vanilla, and Ton
ka. These extracts will be found to be superior
both for flavor as well rs convcnience--jnst re-
ceived and for sale Ivy
July l3 VIM DORSEY
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17

rr,HE next session Of this Institution will com
menoe on Monday, the 29th Of August The
\ - ~ Instruction win embrace all the branch.
=. r.ually taught in the best Academies.
sctyres on various scientific subjects, will be
,.i,ered. 70 render the course ofinstruction more
ss.s,e.tina Every attention will be given to
...sts The course thorough and lasting.
Scholar will be received 1t any period and
charged from the time Of entrance.
Tsrms per session Of I'VE months for English,
40 so for seniors in Classics and Mathematics,
For further particulars apply, either in person
q, by letter to the Principal, when satisfaction
.il BE given. SAMUEL b. EDMISTON,
Principal.
Msrtinsburg, Va August 10, '53-5t--Rrf.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17
8, AUGUST THEoPHIL
AUCTIONEER,S NOTICE.

VII E undersigned would respectfully inform
Il the citizens Of Berkeley that they have Ia :
ken out licence as Auctioneefs and Vender N as
tiers, for this county, according 10 law. They
will attend as auctionecrs, to q any sales in the
County by being called on, and will furnish
clerks If desired. A. STE W,ART g. co. (
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17

BLAKE'S PATENT PAINT.
RLAKE'S Fire Proof Paint. just received
j AM for sale low by
Dec IS, '52 W r. HESLETINE.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17
SPRING GOODS

SPRING GOODS.
TIME subscriber has just received and opened
j. a fresh supply Of Spring and Fancy Goods,
consisting in part Of Bonnet Ribbons, Straw and
mss other Bonnets, Ladys' Collars, Kid6yslr
~ Gloves, Cater Shoes, Bereyede Lame NJ
* all colors Powered Cotton Muslin, 20
figured Swiss all colors, plain 10. Moll Muslin,
besides every article usually dept. in Fancy
store
S.A. SCuLOSs.
Anril lG a.l. ..a.-
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17
LIVERY STABLE.

TINE subscriber having purchased the Horses,
i Carriages and Buggys OF Mr.. Daniel o. sny-
cry Stable at the same old S!HsSE -TTHp
stand. He will at all times 1910 R@6n3 sW
be prepared to furnish horses or convey travel
lers to the country or any of the neghboring
towns and likewise to accommodate Pleasure or
Pic Mic Parties Confident that he will render
satisfaction to all he solcits for his establishment
the public patronage. H.F.Y YOUNG.
August lS53.-6m
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17
OPPOSITE THE MiRKET-HOUSE.

NH undersigned has just received large
Il addition to lis stock OF GOODS. render
ing his assortment of LADIES' GOODS, The
most complete in .Narinaburg. His stock is
entirely new. selected with great care, with es-
pecial reference to the Spring and Summer
trade, and will be sold low Call at once.
May IS. HENRY MYERS.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17
WOOL! WOOL!

100 OOO POUNDS of Wool wanted, for
lOO.OOO which fair market prices will
be paid, either in cash or exchange for merchan.
die, as parties may desire.
VANARSDALE g. GOSNELL.
July 81 1853
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17
CASTOR OIL CAPSULES,

DERS0NS who find it difficult to take Castor
i Oil In the usual way, will find the objection
entirely removed in this article you can neither
taste, smell, even see the Oil, but can swallow
II down as q Sugar Plumb, call and get them from
JNO. r. HARRISON,
August 3. Druggist.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17
SAVE YOUR MONEY,

i 0AF, Lump, Crushed, Pulverized and Clari
IL ned Sugars; New Orleans, Sugar house and
brown Sugar Rice, Ginger, Nut Meg. Pepper
Allspice, Cinnamon, Mace Saleratus, Indigo, Black
and Green Teas, very SUPERIOR Herring, Mack.
eral, Salt, Tar, Nails, &c, &c. all of which we are
selling at low figures. need
VANARSDALE g. GOSNELL.
inly Of "a
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17
NEWS FOR THE MILLION !!

TIME undersigned would hereby respectful
Il " announce 10 his old friends and custo,
mers that he has just received large and Gle
CANT assortment oil SADpLERY. and is constant
" prepared to manufacture all kinds of work
in his line Of business, 10 style of elegance
and durability which cannot be surpassed in
Virginia.
He will constantly keep on hand or manu-
faciuie upon short notice, Spring Shailoe, So
Ga merset. Mems plain, Horn. and En-
tA Spanish SADDLES; Ladies' XXk
plain, Spring. aad Rail Saddles--of superior
finish; Wagon Saddles; Saddle Bags Riding
Brides Of every description Collars Whips
Fly Nets, and GEARS Of kinds.
Fine and Common Harness; @y%n
Trunks, Valises, Sc. &c., all OF 916zA
which will be made Of the very Na3eA
best aterial and sold Cheap. Pur kE1sAsss'1
chasers are invited to call and examine his
stock before purchasing elsewhere. Remen,
Der the place-a, the old stand, three doors
south Of Rawlins' Hotel. and opposite Boyd's
Store, Queen Street. Martinsburg. Va
June %. '53. J. VINCENHEL
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17
NOTICE,
VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE.

A BOUT 1870 acres of Limestone Land of the
N best quality, lying in Berkeley county, ad.
joining the lands offs. o. Cunningham, T. Dugan
and John Cunninghams heirs. This land is con
vehient to four merchant mil Is, and within few
miles OF depots for the Railroad and Canal A
portion of the tract is heavily timbered, The inn
provenents are ordinary, but with some repairs
can be made good
Terms easy
EtrFor further information apply to Norman
Miller, Esq, Nartinsburg, Va.
GEORGE A. PORTERFIELD.
August 3-tf-Rep.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17
NOTICE.

VNHoSE persons whom the trustees Of the town
have not seen and notified. TO remove all filth
and causes of the same, are hereby notified to re-
move and abate from their premises all causes OF
offensive smell and nusnces that may endanger
the health and lives of our citizens Against all
failing to attend to this notice. the law will be rig
idly enforced
BY order ofthe Trustees,
june 30, 1883 uAnAnp,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17
CONFECTIONARY.

A LARGE assortment of Candies, Figs, Raj.
IA sins, Nuts, Prunes lin jar and box,) Currants,
Citron, Pickles, Pepper Sause, &c, sc,
Dec % 1889 j. +. HARRISON.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17

Plated Table, Ten, q Desert spoons
WE warrant the plating on this Spoon to
w be substantial and 10 last with credit.
and have all the appearances OF solid silver
spoons. plated on the finest German silver
Call and see the article, for sale BY
July 10 w. DORSEY.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17
BLANKS.

HONSTABLES' and other Blanks on hand or
" prepared at the shortes. notice at this office.
JOB PRINTING,
ofevery description neatly executed at this Office
June o, 1882
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17
loves Genuine Brown Windsor
SOAP.

YNHlS soap cannot be surpassed as an article for
Il cheapness and general use. either for sha-
wing or washing, also an endless variety Of other
kinds, to which we invite all who may be in want
for sale by WM DORSEY.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17

UYOLLOWAy'S PILLS AND 0INFMENT
just received supply OF the above medicines made
in England and regarded very Superior preparation
for the scaSerof which they Recommended, call and
examine the articles foI sale BY
Fehrusry is VA nokSET
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17

NIACKEREL No. 2 and Boston Mackerel in
yt whole and balftarrels Just received by
RIDDLE & BRO.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17

TlMOTHY SEED.-I want to buy Fifty
Il Bushels of Timothy Seed.
Aug, 10. JNO. w. BOYD.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17
WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT 1T,
SELF INJECTING SYRINGES.
MARTINS CHOLERA & zrARHuA
MIXTURE.

MO family should be without this valuable
! N preparation, wespeak from experience when
we say tits almost certain cure Prepared and
sold by 'JNO.F HARRISON,
4uSust5. Druggist
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17
Matches without sulphur.

lust received, LOT Of this superio, match ,
81 which all will do well 10 buy. put up in
neat wooden boxes. W. DORSEY,
July IS, Druggist.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17

AOauWSACR'S LIVER PILLS.
NhESE Pills are recommended for the reno.
Il val or oil diseases of the Liver, impurities of
the blood, nc, can be taken at all times by either
sex with decided benefit. Just received and for
sale by WM. DORSEY. Druooist
July Of 1888
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17
BED PANS.

A VERY superior article of the latest and most
n convenient style for sale by
JNO. +. HARRISON,
August 3. Druggist.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17
NOTICE..

YTVHTS is 10 notify all interested. that the
Il notes given for property purchased at my
sale will be due on the Oath Of this month,
(Ausust,) when prompt payment must be
made. EHUD TURNER.
August 10. 1858.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17
P0RTE MONIES.

4 LII who may be in want of this article
IA will do well 10 give US a call. as we can
assure them our assortment on hand Is very
large and Of all kinds and sizes, and cannot
tail 10 please-prices made TO saii--tor sale by
July ID. ". DOhSEI.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17
BATH BRICK
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS,

DERS0NS in want of Victims, Banjos, Accor-
ii dians. Flutes, Tamborins, Flies Fagele,s,
Jews harps or Aeolian harps; can be accommodate
ted by calling on me at the Red Awning Post Drug
Store. JNO. +. HARRISON
December %, 1889
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17

CHEAP LEMONADE.
JUST received an article called 'sLetnon Sugarn
~ for the purpose of making Lemonade Il is
put up IN neat pound packages all ready for use,
and makes as fine Lemonade as ever was drank.
Call and see the article. Received for sale by
July u, 1853 WM. DORSEY.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17
TOWN LOTS FOR SALE.

II HAVE for sale, 60 Building Lots.
Il adjoining Martinsburg. and near the work
shops Of the B. s. O. r. r. Company. which
/ will sell on accommodating terms.
Aug. 10. JOHN ". BOYD.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-08-17

II TITLES WHITE OIL.
EZ For sale by
PLECKEI & BRUFFY.
March 80. North Mountain Depot.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-04-23
BY u ALL.
WIN ahluutOu CSOssln

From the Washington Republic, April 21.
TIE Hon G. Penn, Of Lou-ana, left Washington
last night for his home The administration have again
called him into the public service, entrustng him with
the important functions Commissioner for the con-
etrucon OF the magnificent custom house being
built In New Orleans which, when mpced will be the
most elaborate and extensive structure of the kind be-
longing TO the government of the United States His ser
vice the last Congress made him host OF friends here
all Of whom much grat6ed that having made up his
mind to retire from that field he has been again sought
out his friends in the the recipient
their confidence II will be oered that under the
administration Of Mr. Polk he postmaster of the city
of New Orleans. The fidelity with which he discharged
that trust embraces guarantee that his selection in this
instance will prove for the public interest and gratifying
TO the people Of New Orleans without distinction Of
party.
learn from gentlemen who frequently visit the White
House, that yesterday it determined to appoint the
Hon. Senator Henry A. Foster, District Attorney Of
the northern district Of New York. though that gentle
Is not citizen of Bufalothe democratic leaders
that city having claimed the post which should
Of right fall to the lot Of some gentleman living mmed
atsiy In their midst The Hon. George W. Clinton, Of
buffalo, was Mr. Fosters principal competitor. 1t
taken for granted that the fact that he Is the Of his
father would have proved sufficient to insure him the
OIL CO. Mr.. william L. g. Smith, Of Bufalo-who has
been much in Washington since the spols have been In
process Of being divided QUITS said TO be very indignant
beeause Roman has obtained this heretofore Buffalo
appointment. Mr.. Smith having been himself an appl-
It, He is the author Of "Upes Tom Cabin a. II
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-04-23
Court OF General Sessions.
Before Judge Beese and Aid. Ward and Denman.


APRIL 22-Peter Gillespie, convicted Of assault and
battery, was fined $40.
Thomas JONES' the young boy convicted of robbng NJ.
Mcnamara in James street. under circ cumstances fully
reported, was sent to the House of Refuge.
Vallentni the Italian indicted for assault and battery
with intent to kill but convicted of an assault only as
also before stated fined $780, and directed to enter
in % recognizancts to keep the peace.
John Bross who pleaded guilty Of attempt petit
larceny, committed for three months, or what is
termed among the initiated '' a drag"
Mary Ann Slee, servant of Mrs. Shaw. who lived ia
Broone street and who convicted Wednesday last
Of petit larceny offence sentenced to two
years imprisonment.
HArriett E. Sylvester colored woman, pleaded guilty
Of lsycenv. and sent up for the same time.
TRIAL FOR RAPE.
john kaine. Michael Campbell, John i. Finley, John
Cox and Andrew MeQuillian we're jointly indicted for
rape the pesou of Mary Ann Long, about fortnight
ago; and now Kaine, Campbell, Cox, and McQuan
placed trial The testimony Of the com mplainant
quite unsatisfactory and the District Attorney abandon
ing the case formal verdict Of not guilty taken
and the prisoners discharged.
TIiR GRAND JURY.
The Grand Jury came into court and the foreman OBJ
served that they had business before them which
could not bs through to day hs being the usual day
for adjournment. and they would therefore meet to-
morrow morning.
The &c urt adjourned accordingly until (hs
day. and the petit jurors discharged for the term
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-04-23
New York Marine Society.

The annual meeting of this society which was to have
been held in the Tabernacle last evening" was postponed
till next Wednesday, in consequence Of the weather.
There were not more than twenty persons present. and
some of the speakers were absent The New York Ma
rne Society, informed by the last annual report
was organized in 17O under charter granted by George
the Third for the benevolent purpose of relieving the
destitute widows and orphan children of deceased ship
masters Since its organization the society has disri
buted, within fraction the OF hundred and fifty
tso thousand dollars, and have permanent fund Of
nearly forty -four thousand dollars This amount says
the report is loaned bond and mortgages real
estate worth double the amount in New Ysrk and Brook
n and the duties of the Committee Loans have been
cautiously attended together with the examination
Of titles by the sociey's able attorney and counsellor
tanned.
The society has its list fifty six widows of
shpmasters whc receive from the funds annually (pad
semi annually, ard always in advapce)-of the frat
grade thirty widows, 500 each of the grade
thirteen widows, $50 EACH of the third grade, twelve
widows, $40 each,
The Rfty six widows the list receive annually
from the funds Of the society about three thousand dbl
lars. One widow has received from the society over
eighteen hundred dollars and two other widows whose
husbands members received more money annually,
for over fifty years than the whole amount paid by their
husbands into its treasury About thirty Continues the
report and more than half the recipients of the bounes
Of the society," have for over twenty without inter
mission been annually made to rejoice in the amounts
regularly paid them by the treasurer.
The total amount paid in pensions and donations to ds
uesseu WIDOWS orphan since the
formation of this society in 1870 up January 1st 1882
amounts to the sum of Sl56, ,00O
The permanent fund of this society, before stated
is about forty four thousand dollars The initiation fee
for full membership for shputster is only thirty dol
rs and the annual payment afterwards Of two dollars
TO his wife share of this fund should she stand
in need of it. The report urges upon shpmasters sailing
from this port the necessity of enrolling their
members of this the Oldest society and which, accord
ing to its has done good than any other in
sttuton Of the kind in this country.
The following bequests bave been made to the society
tvuac ApvtnD fha 10
Capt. Christopher Prince, who secretary to the
society twenty four wears se54 Capt Archibald Camp
bell, 81 500; Capt. VIM. Whiuock who member for
forty years. and First Vice President seventeen
years $500; Capt Gabriel HaveIs 5000 These legaces
together with interest, after being settled amount to
50 369 23 Besides these he society has received
handsome donations from some Of respectable ship
ping merchants and officers of city government,
honorary members.