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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-03-23

Dec. 10th, 1852.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-07-27

Nessrs. Editors- Dear Sirs: The VIM
chester High School - an Institution Of
Learning Is conducted on . system which war
rants to the pupils sound and efficient ed
ucation The annual examination Of the pu-
pills Of this fourishing Institution took place
on Thursday. the 7th inst, and although on
ly the junior pupils we're examined. they ac-
quilted themselves in manner creditable
alike to themselves and the Instructors At
the close of the examination the Principal
Of the School. Mr.. Thorpe. distributed mum
Der Of handsomely bound books a. rewards
to the more diligent Of the pupils 10 the sew
eral classes We understand the General
Catalogue contains upwards Of eighty names
The School is most delightfully."- situated, and
we know no place in Virginia where parents
at distance could more advantageously send
their sons for education,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-07-27
COUNTY COURT.

At the late session of the County Court,
the Justices having been summoned for the
purpose, it was unanimously ordered that a
committee of one from each district, consist
ing of Logan Osborn, David Fry, Thomas w
Reyes, Samuel Ridenhour, John Quigley,
John Hess, John Moler, and George w. Lit
tie, be empowered to issue proposals for the
purchase of a lot of land, upon which to place
the poor of the county, of not more than $50
nor less than 100 acres, and make report at
the October Term.
The Court also, according to the late act
of Assembly, selected 200 inhabitants from
whom % are to be drawn to serve as Jurors.
And designated March and August as the
Rand Jury Terms, and the same terms for
jury trials.
There were but IA suits brought at the
July Rules; and only 8 conveyances admit
ted to record from June to July TERMS
From the small number of suits, it is appa-
rent that a better state of affairs exist.-Free
Press.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-07-27

BsS~Tbe whole region Of Western Virgin
~ (says one OF our exchange papers, is rap
idly filing up. The tide of immigration is
pouring in from all quarters. Few have any
adequate conception of the extent or charac-
ter Of this incoming Hitherto, so scattering
we're our settlements and so small the compa-
mes of new corners, that most of them found
possessions and habitations along the margins
OF rivers and lesser streams Not so now
The low lands arc pretty well flled-too
much crowded for comfort to the hardy pio.
neer, who fee tho deuser neigbborhood and
seek new homes upon the uplands, thus PEG.
ping largo tracts of country which have long
lain waste, the domain Of the deer and other
wild beasts.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-07-27

Mn. EDIToh -
In vain have looked in che
three last numbers of tbs Virginia Repub
ican" for notice Of tho removal Of the late
Postmaster At Martinsburg. Capt Joseph
Burns, and the appointment Of the Editor Of
that paper.
For this silence upon ibis sutjecs on the
part Of the organ, cannot account, unless
i be the extreme modesiy ~ Of the editor
postmaster
was pleased With the notice you took Of
this matter 10 the Gazette, and hope yon
will do me the kindness to give place TO few
questions which respectfully put to those
who can answer them. and hope for reply.
In the first place was sbe removal
Of Mr. Burns demanded, and who demanded
iii Did not Mr.. Burns, while in office, dis (.
charge bis duties faithfuly7 Was be not
polite and gentlemauly in bis department., and
attentive to bis business? Had those who
signed the petitions for bis removal, any just
cause Of complaint they aggrieved be-
cause their business suffered 10 bis hands -
10 not Mr.. Burns Democrat--has he not
been ono all bis lfe-and taken as much in
terest ir bis party, and Done as much for it
aud individuals belonging to it, as any man
in the County? Has he not sfent time and
money to advance the interests Of bis party :
Was not the cause of bis removal in the
fact that be would not yield obedience to the
arbitrary maUdates Of the imperial few"
known as the "Martinsburg clique" which
assumes to put its iron heel upon the ncrks
Of the people, and says to them do this"
and they do it.
Did the people within the range of the Of
fee wish Mr.. Burns removed? Did they
prefer Mr.. Alburtis, the editor Of the Repub.
.lican, to him
Did the Democrriic party wish Mr. Burns
removed. unless the "dictators," the Clique"
constitute the Democratic party of Berkeley
Believing that an outrage has been com
mitted, in the removal Of man. honest and
fair in all bis dealings, one perfectly accepta-
BILE TO the people, Democrat of unquestion-
able integrity, and who, by his former servi-
ces TOR bis party, aud his present condition
IN life. richly deserved tho office he held-
| deem the foregoing questions pertinent at
the present time, and hope they will be an
swered,-i if they are not, you may hear again
from an
INDEPENDENT DEMOCRAT.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-07-27

10y virtue OF decresal order Of the Circuit
I'd G curt OF Morgan County. made at the
rs, term, in cause therein pending, 10 which
Bellwood. Cook 4 Co., are pltffs., and John
Stewart deft., the undersigned, as special Com
missioners. will proceed to sell at public auc-
ton, before the front door Of the Court house
OF Morgan County, On Monday, che I'D day Of
.august neat, (being Cour day. between The
hours Of 10 a. m, and p. M; the following
valuable tract Of land, viz
A Tract Of Land, containing about
1O1 ACRES.
living in the said County Of Morgan, between
Bath and the B. 8 0. Railroad This land is
principally well improved. There is ks
Dwelling Stables, aud other improve It'll
menis Oh H. II is convenient 10 the HUI
Railroad, and is we'll Timbered and well Wa
tered. The property Is nj present in the pos.
session of MIR. John Stewart, who can give
any further Information to persons desiring TO
purchase.
Terms One third ofihe purchase money
in hand, one-,hird IN nine months from the day
OF sale, and the residue in IL months from the
day Of sale. The deferred payments TO be Sc.
cured BY bonds, bearing interest from dat e
and the title 10 be withheld until the last pay
nent be made. ]. BLAIR HOGE,
Us. DUCKWAL.L,
Spell Com'rs.
Rsrkelev Strings Tnly 81 1889
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-07-27
DOUBLE TRACK ON THE BALTIMORE AND
OHIO RAIL ROAD.

Joshua Vansant, Esq, on behalf of the Dr.
rectors ofthe b. & 0. Railroad, has informed
the city council, in compliance with resolu-
ton of that body, that the board of Directors
have authorized the construction of 100 miles
of ''second track" on the line of the main
stem of the road. Sixty miles Of which are
to be laid between Baltimore and Cumber-
land, and forty miles west of Cumberland
Fifty miles undersaid resolution are in course
of construction, and will be completed in the
shortest practicable period. For this char
acter of road, the cost per mile varies from
ten to eleven thousand dollars. When the
additional track shall have been completed
according to the resolution of the board, there
will be SO miles of double track, between Bal
timore and Cumberland.
1t is the opinion Of Mr.. Vansant that the
road could be worked much more effectually,
both for the Company and for the interests of
Baltimore, by double track on the whole
line of the road from Baltimore to Cumber-
land, and by increased sidings between the
Halter point and Wheeling. The company,
he says. will doubtless operate to that end as
soon as sufficient machinery and equipments
shall be constructed to answer the existing
wants of the service
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-07-27
uPOlsONING.-fo

Thousands ofparents who use vermifuge compo-
posed of Castor OIL Calomel, &C., are not aware,
that while they appear to benefit the patient they
are actually laying the foundations for series Of
diseases such salvation loss of sight, weakness
of limbs, &c.
In another column will be found the advertise
ment Of Hobensaek's Medicines to which we ask
the attention of all those interested in their own
as well as their children's health. IN Liver Com
plants and all disorders arising from those of q
bilious type, should make use of the only genuine
medicine, mobensack's Liver Pills.
E6y-a Be not deceipsd,n but ask for Hobensack's
Worm Syrup and Liver Pills, and observe that
each has the signature of the Proprietor, ].
HOBENSACK. as none else are genuine.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-07-27

MONEY MISSING.

On this day two weeks ago, some fve or
six letters directed 10 Baltimore, we're put in
the Post Office in this place, by as many Of
Of our citizens, containing altogether about
fourteen hundred dollars, in money or drafts.
None Of these letters have been received in
Baltimore by the persons to whom they were
sent We understand the Post Master in
Baltimore says no package of letters was re-
eeived there on that day from Martinsburg.
The packages ofletters made up here for Bal
timore pass through no Office between he re
and their destination.
What has become Of the letters and the
money yet remains mystery.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-07-27
WESTERN LUNATIC ASYLUM.

We are requested to state that the apart
ments in the Western Lunatic Asylum arc
with but few exceptions now occupied, and
to call attention to the 18th and 18th sec
tons, Chapter IS, Code of Virginia These
require that written application be made to
Superintendent of the Asylum as to whether
there be vacancy, and his answer received
before the patient be sent from home.
An observance of this requirement may
not only save officers and others much trou-
Bile and expense, but the afflicted subjects o,
their care unnecessary exposure and fatigue
The matter is one of general interest, and
hence We would ask that Editors throughout
the Commonwealth lend their columns to cir
culate this notices. Stanton Spectator.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-07-27

An article recently pablished IN she"Tsn'h
Legion. !" Of Virginia. ssysthasin consequence
Of the agitation on the subject Of slavery, IN
the last General Assembly Of the New School
Presbyterian Church, which met at buffalo,
! number Of the ministers Of that persuasion,
IN the Synod of Virginia, have signed the
following resolutions, and proposed them to
the other Southern synods for adoption:
..Resolred. l. That the Presbyteries in
the slave holding States decline making any
response to the inquiries proposed ny the late
General assembly.
e2. That said Presbyteries be fully repre-
septed in the next Assembly.
"3 That said Presbyteries instruct their
delegates to the next Assembly, IN the event
Of the subject Of slavery being introduced, TO
propose resolutions expressing in the strong
est terms the opinion Of the assembly, that
all further agitation Of the subject in that
BODY is most unwise and improper, and should
not be permitted And should the Assembly
refuse TO sanction such resolutions, that the
Delegates from said Presbyteries be instruct
ed Immediately to withdraw and unite with
those from other portions of the church, op
posed to the further agitation Of this subject
in the Assembly. either in new organisation,
or in such other measures as 10 their judg
ment will be most expedient,"
The same paper says that some Of the
Southern members oftbis church are ia favor
of immediate secession, aud that. possibly
some will take that course, but the plan indi-
Gated in the above resolutions seems generally
nreferred
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-07-27
INDEPENDENT DEMOCRAT.
THE WAR IN NEW HAMPsHIaR.

We understand that Mr.. Edmund Burke,
of New Hampshire, intends to start daily
paper at Newport, N. H., to be devoted to a
criticism of the Presidential appointments and
policy the neglect of the 'sOld Guard %
the humiliation of the Patriot, and the
Strengthening out generally of matters down
East. The paper is to be furnished for three
months for twenty-five cents. II is to be
called the Old Guard. Mr.. Burke is at
present in Washington, and the first number
of the paper will be issued on his return to
to Newport.-N Y Herald.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-07-27

HD@Tbe Monongahela PAD Republican
says that there is yet living near Cookstown
slave Of Gen. washington's, He is l24
years ST age. and can walk six miles in day.
He is so old that bis fingers and toes are
nearly all white He belonged to Gen
Washington when be owned what is now
known as Washiugton's Bottom, on which
Peryopolis now stands. The estate OF Col.
Cook was, and still is bound for his living.
He is to be taken to the Worlds Fair, for
exhibition, if arrangements can be made
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-07-27
BALTIMORE AND ONO RAILROAD.

The Cumberland Miners Journal says tina.
the excellent condition Of the track between
Cumberland and Wheeling is subject Of
gcncralremark by all who pass over it The
ears arrive and depart with great regularity,
and old travellers say there is no better road
in the country The passenger trains be-
tween Cumberland and Baltimore have, how
ever, during the past week been subject to
numerous detentions on account Of accidents
to The coal trains.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-07-27
COAL TRADE FOR THE WEEK.

The amount sent to market this week was
9I4o tons, of which S097 tons vert from the
Erostbnrg region, and 1854 tons from the
Georges Creek region. The amount sent by
Ra'lrord for the week was $3.50 tons; by
Canal e66 tons. The business is still dull
on account of the suspension of canal naviga-
ton.
Amount from the region for the year, 1885,
24o tons, of which l54 800 tons went by the
Railroad and s0,9l6 tons by the canal
Cumberland Miners Journal
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-07-27
SLAVES ARRESTED.

On Monday last six slaves, three belong
ing to Hon. Cbas. Jas. Faulkner, one to Mr..
John ". 5 tewart, ono to Col. Nadenbousch
and one to Miss Cecilia McSherry, were ar
rested and lodged in Jail here, for stealing
goods from ear at the Railroad Depot
The amount Of property taken is supposed to
be about $500. A small portion of the goods
have been recovered.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-07-27


Reported 5y Randolph & Latimer, 80 soata sr.s
BACON.--Market dull aud prices remain as
last quoted. Sales of shoulders a.
Ga to Ia cts. Sides at ~ to So
cts Hams at 8 to IL cts Fancy
hams bring from II to IA cts.
CORN.-The supply is light and with an
increased demand we have an advance
to notice. Sales of white at Ga to
&C cts. Yellow 6S to 70 cts.
FLOUR.-Recent advices from Europe have
caused considerable advance 10 pri-
ces though the stock and receipts be-
ing light transactions are limited
We quote fresh ground Howard st.
and City Mills at 1925 with sales
Old lots of sound -four brings SASH
to $5,l26 The advance appears to
be checked
OATS.-Sales of Md. at 3S to 40 cts. Pa
at AZ A cts.
RYE.-Sales Of Nd at 70 to 76. p. 80
to "a.
WOOL The demand continues active and
prices are well sustained. We quote
washed at 40 to As cts Unwashed
rs to 80 cts
WHEAT.--New wheat is coming in yerv
freely and the quality being superior
1t Is selling at prices more than equal
to the relative price of -four. We
quote inferior to good reds at 100 to
105 cts Good to prime at los TO
ITO cts, White ll5 to 1875 cts.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-07-27

TIME undersigned having formed co-partner-
1 ship for the purpose OF conducting general
Asrcanfils, Commission and Prodaee business and
have purchased the stock of goods from vanars-
dale n Wolff at the old Depot, formerly occupied
by John II. Lkensl where they will continue The
business in ali it's vsrions apartments upon such
terms as cannot fail to meet the views OF dealers
generally. We will at all times pay the highest
cash market price for Wheat, Corn, Rye, Oats, and
our friends with all kinds of Goods, Wares and
Merchandise at the very low prices. Our facili.
ties are not surpassed by any house in the Valley
and oil we ask Is call from oil persons who wish
to buy at the lowest price and sell at the highest
price. IL. B. G0SNELL
A. NJ. YANARSDALE
Old Depot, Martinsburg, July 30, 1883
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-07-27

Manassas Rail Road The citizens Of
Alexandria have decided upon an additional
subscription o. 100000 to this road. The
vote was GIG in favor to 1856 against the SUBJ
scription. This secures the completion Of the
road to Strasonrg.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-07-27
pf0.

On the 18th Of June at the residence Of her un-
Gle, near Carlisle, Pa, Miss MARY MiSTIsr, in the
46th year Of her age.
ofTyphoid Fever, in Kanzas, jackson County,
No, on the Cd ult., WILLIAM F. A. DANIEL, in the
list year of his age Mr. d. was native Of this
County, having left bat few weeks since, in his
usual good he alth. God is his own Interpreter,
and he will make it plain.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-07-27
RAILROADS IN VIRGINIA.

TIE roads now completed in this State
amount to about coo miles and go miles
more are in progress. When all are COM
pleted, we venture to say that every acre Of
arabic land along their whole extent will bo
doubled in value and thus, so far as the
State is concerned, be practically paid for
before the starting of the first locomotive.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-07-27
BEDFORD MINERAL WATER,

T AGAIN would announce to the public that
i am in constant receipt of this highly reputed
Water, and am prepared to offer 1t at the very
lowest possible price, either by the season, gallon
or barrel; we could secure certificates from many
who have been benefited by the use Of this water
in cases of General Debility, Dyspepsia, Derange-
ments Of the Bowels and Liver; in Dyspepsia we
have every confidence in it's power to produce a
permanent cure, as We are ourselves living wit
ness to the fact, as we'll as many others to whom
We can refer when called ON then let all come
and be cured-for sale by
July 81, 1928. j E HARRISON
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-07-27

Hogs in Kentucky. The Louisville Jour
nal publishes a table of the number OF hogs
in So counties Of that State, over SIX months
old, which shows an aggregate excess on the
number last year Of $4,000 head. There
are 8 counties vet 70 hear from; the total
increase in the State will therefore be about
PIE. 900 head
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-07-27

The Treasury Department received letters
from the American Consul at Marseilles, per
steamer Arabia in which that officer writes /:
"The French steamer is in from Constan-
tinople News unfavorablc. Wheat is ri
sing. and will be very high ifwar takes place,
as the Black Sea (the grest granary) will be
closed. The American flag will be in great
demand If it remains neutral
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-07-27
THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.

We understand that this body adjourned on
Tuesday afternoon last, after laborious ses-
sion OF seven days. They win meet again
on the first Monday in August next.
All communications intended for them,
should be addressed to the ssBoard Of Pub
lie Works." or to their Secretary, at Rich
mond.-Riehmoad Enquirer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-07-27
ea~AsorHER scIKsrIrIc acknowledgement

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natures opn agent, the Gastric Juice Pamphlets,
containing Scientific evidence gifts value furnish
ed by agents gratis. See notice among the medical
advertisements.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-07-27
GAS.

We understand that the B. & 0. Railroad
Company intend soon to put up the necessary
works to manufacture Gas to light their
buildings al the Depot in this place. They
will furnish it to such -four citizens as may
desire it.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-07-27

EeDF The New York (Democratic) Post
thinks that "when the Washington Unior
shall have read all the Freesoilers out of the
Democratic party at the North, the Demo
cratic party will have very little flesh, blood
bones, or gristle left"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-07-27
COTTON MATTRESSES.

A latc number Of the N. York Day Book
contained an account Of new use to which
this Southern Staple is being applied in The
manufacture of Mattresses. These Mattress
ses are said to DO particularly valuable on
account of their elasticity and durability as
we'll as freedom from moulding, bad smell or
lumpness
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-07-27
A KICK AT rnE DEMocRArIc PLATFORM.

The New York Democrat. the organ Of the
German Democracy Of that city. says:
at holds the Democratic platform to be
corrupt aud wormeaten, because, Gu one side,
it contains the accursed and worthless pro-
slavery plank, while on the other hand it re-
pudiates the principles of progressive Demoe-
racy"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-07-27

Maryland agricultural Fair and Cattle
Shop.--The Seventh Annual Cattle Show
and Agricultural aud Horticultural Exhibi-
tion of tho Maryland State Agricultural So.
ciety will DO held at the grounds Of the So
Getty in Baltimore. on Tuesday. Wednesday.
Thursday and Friday. the 18th, 26tb, 9th
aud 2Sth Of October next.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-07-27

Crystal Palace Over 100 packages Of
goodsfor exhibition have already been receiv
ed at tho Crystal palace. There arc in the
N. \. Custom House l400 more, and nearly
500 more are known to be on ships in the
harbor, while Others are still on their way
across the ocean. The total number of ex-
bibitors thus far is 4363.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-07-27

nGy-Mr Buchanan, our newly appointed
Minister to England, win depart for Europe
In the next Collins steamer, which leaves
New York en- Saturday week.