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- AislD- RHNNAfA4Sy--- - =
ID AN AWAY from the subscribers, negro boy
III named CYRUS-darkc olored, about l6yesrs
old, 5 fees inches high. He has a scar on one;of
his knees slight injury on the little finger Of the
right hand, occasioned BY burns, and defect 10
one Of his eyes He is free boy and was sold ~
order cfthe County Court Of Jefferson for q term
Of years.
A reward OF $40 viii Be paid IL apprehendsd IN
The seuniy, and $50 if taken out ofihe counly.
KEYES & COCKRELL.:
Z August IL. 1851.
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Virginia, Jefferson countT. Sat,

IN the coaaiy coars, August Term, 1853.
John X. Rhi,e, Plaintiff.
AGAINST
.Jeial Lneas, Edpard Lucas, Henry Bsdin.
gtr,t I'm lie Msryan, Ro5srt.A Lucas
~lJanes v More, hinsr Hsrst, Alexander
r. Bateiss, Jeha III NIcEs9ree, George
1 Needy and El,card II Roberts,
: Defendants,
IN CHANCERY
The object Of this SUI. is to have Trustee ap-
psinted Instead OF Henry Bedinger trustee in a
deed Of trust IRON John Lucas and Edward Lucas,
dated MaJ'Tlh, 1859 tho said Hsary Bedinger
having ef, this State.
It appearing 10 the court by satisfactory evidence,
that the defendants, Henry Bedngsr and William
McMutIan are net residents ct this State IL is or
deTei thar hey appear within enc month ailer due
publication Of this order and do what is necessary
Ia potsct their interests. And is further ordered
that this order be Published once week for four
Successive weeks in the Virginia Free Press and
posted al the treat dosr efihe Court House Of this
County, on the frsi day Of the next Term Of this
Court copy-Tss,e.
T. A. MOORE. Clerk.
August Is. Iie53-E. l. Lee pq.
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CHARLESToWN ACADEMY,
p. n. POWERS, PamcrpAr..
CHI AS. E. FAHNESTOCKsl


ETlHE next Session pf this School will commence
u on Thursday the first or September, 1853.
The course Of study taught in the School COM
prises all tie branrkes necessary to prepare The
Students for the cseEiaes course, for the pfaci-
cal business in Ae-indluding Latin Gres h Frgnth,
German and Maihematics with particular atten-
tion paid to the elementary English branches and
English composition. The Principal having Sc
cured the services Of Mr. CHAs. E FAHNEsTooK a
gsp ssas, q ao s Gs s and
tant Teacher feels confidence in Offering the Insti-
tltion to the public as possessing advantages equal
70 these " any preparatory school in the State.
TERMS.
Engli,h Department peF session Of5 months. $500
French, extra 500
Classical and Mathematical, 5000
French, 80
Other Modern Languages. extra, 500
Persons desiring to send their sens, are particular
~ urged 10 enter Them on the first day of the SEES
sion and TO continue them without intermission 10
the close. Boys from distance can be accommo-
dated with pleasant board, Oh moderate terms, III
private families in ChaJlestown.
For luther information apply to Mr. N S.
WHfrE. Sec'rY Of the Board Of Trustees, Charles
town, Va.
July IA, 1853,
P. s. The Trustees Of the Academy having now
had trial Of the Principal, Mr.. p H. PowERs, Tor
aful year, deem il proper ID add to the foregoing
advertisement thai for ahorough scholarship, tact
"a the management of boys, untiring industry and
~ every other respect devoted fidelity to his trust
they believe Mr.. 2. has no superior in the count
His Assistant, Mr. FAHSEsrock, too, corr ~
strongly recommended as 10 give assnrar u sns
highest efficiency in The departments, oe commit,
ted to his charge under the direcio d me pfincpa
The Trustees iherefose can. ~, WIN ihe Iuiiest
confidence to those haVihs en.ioren 10 educate IN
,his eommuniry. ,batlhere Is no longer necessity
for sending them away, an order 70 most inorougn
aeademical education but inas on me contrary
the school now offers attsactiens 70 those abroad,
rarely equalled and no where exceeoed: by order
oF H. Dee - "A HUNTER. PfeSf.
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WlNEGAR.--lf you want pure Cider Vinegar,
ssa.i 20 HARRIS & RlDENoUR. I
August IT,
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IJMRIEERat zRdE EoF 81 81 g FL l.s,S.
4, inch isch and e = psn: Nd lIso
q. 5osrAing sna sl a,.. = $50
large les q e0nde'asv Y! w. MOORE IRo.l
-..-,..,,wo Depot. July % 1853.
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NEs,GsE no CREDITORS. !
a - .Fhnmas CampDriaims against the Estats
1.s-,t. will please present ne,-;sher BY note 81
der,iened before The Is, q SsR ~1rTJ1 rss
JOHN H CAMthkLb' Admit
j. J. JANNEr,
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REFERENCES.
Andrew Hunter, Esq. Humphrey Keyes ESQ
NJ s. White, Esq, Samuel Ridenour. ESQ.
pr. J. H. Strafth, Dr. r Blackburn,
Thomas II. Willis ESQ
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OXEN FOR SALE.
HNBE subscriber has fof sale yoke OF YOUNG
Il OXEN and an Ox-Cart. CT BUTLER
shePherdstown, August Is, is53-2t
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Marine Insurance COMPANY.
va issus Policies o. az kiads ef Property. 3freiG-
dise, re-, a Jair and equitable rates.
Capital $1,000 with power 10 increase the
same 10 100000.
HNHE attention Of the citizens Of Virginia Is es-
u peeially invited to this Company as ! Home
Insiilution based upon ample capital, and euaran-
teed by the best of references and conducted on the
stricest principles Of equity Justice and econom
HOME OFFTcE-EpTNCHESTE Va.
JOS S. CARSON, Prssidsas.
@! s. FUNK, Secretary.
o. F. BRESEE, 'AetraTy.
DIRECTORS.
Jos. 8. Carson Wm-L. Clark,
James P. Rieley, James II. Burgess,
Lloyd Logan, n. w. Richardson,
John Kerr.
ff B. w. HERBERT,
Agent for Jefferson Coualy.
August 4, is53-Iy.
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fT1W 1'DURSDlE, ~ ~ ~ y lS<pfester n<zf
~ - HeFporeFerrr. Virginia. The nhdsrsiened'
Islke ere<nier q Jehn a. Chilean. dccd, Wi sdef
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Winchester Female Academy.

W1nCn6St0F 1 NWdIU ACdutMys
THE Exercises Of this school will be resumed the
IL first Monday in September under the superin-
tendence Of the Principal aided by accomplished
and experienced Female Assistants The terms as
heretofore Further particulars may Be learned
from Catalogue, which will be furnished those
wishing 10 pauoDize the. School.
JOSEPH BAKER, Principal.
July % I653-2mt
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N. w. CT

N. w. q.
HAVlNG IN contemplation change In his bus
mess s DESTROYS 81 selling his entire Sleek 81
DRY GOODS now on hand, which has been
well selected and is new. being only three seaeons
cid. Any person who Is DESTROYS Of engaging in
The above business in Alexandria would do weh to
communicate through the p. o. The Store House,
which is one Of the very best in the City, together
with good trade will be transferred to the plr-
haser. august II, 1854
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Testimonials.
- WiEcHEsrEa. May q, 1853.
We, the undersigned. being solicited 10 give our
opaon as 10 the character and standing of the In
suEance Company Of The Valley OF Virginia, have
no hesitation ID saying that We have the utmost
confidence in the ability and integrity Of the
President and Directors Of that Company.
The tact that We have insured our own properly
in the Company. Is perhaps The strongest evidence
we can give as TO our opinion Of It's merits.
H SHERRARDs Cash Farmers Bank OF Va.
Hon. }, M. Mason. u. g. sesaiof.
I JAcoB SEssExKT, Esq., Merchant Winchester.
T. A. TiDnAL1. PresLs Of Bank OF Valley OF Va. Z
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ALEXANDRIA ACADEMY.1

1FiaFper. Fsrry, Ausas o. ls55jTin1I 1'Is'p'
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1ngus .. Is52s--lx = 49,, -
0T67E--FTe7I 5sPPll & ~ Z .
~ fsc>lVad I'd A. .lle y -. rrou'lk.
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Virginia, to wit.

AT rules he'd in the Clerks oficelof he Cireuit
Court Of jefferson couniy. On MONDAY lie Il, dsv
Of August 1853, S;.
Alary 2 seaman, Plaintiff.
Against
Jacamiah Seaman, mi Defendant
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-06-29

-
Exposure TO tbs mid day sun, during the
iast.isw days, has seahstd large number Of
deaths. In Now York. from Tuesday morn
ing ill "Wednesday evening. sixteen persons,
principally laboriog men, died from this cause
alone. The following directions for treating
these cases, is said to possess much efficacy,
and until the attendance Of physician 10 pro-
cured, it maybe useful to try it, though it is
to be speedily applied to be Of any use.
Place the patient 10 cool aud airy situa-
ton. with his head aud shoulders elevated,
aud while some one lie removing his cravat,
unbuttoning his shirt DOLLAR. and removing or
loosenlng whatever else that may be tight
about his person. dash suddenly cold water
on the head. i4lis may be done with pitcher
or any suitable vessel. held ut some little dis
lance above the head. pouring out upon it a
large aud steady stream. -
Mustard rlasters may also be used over
the upper part Of the feet. and on the wrists
But continue the water, and the patient must
be saved. 1t is hardly possible to speak too
highly of the beneficial Influences Of cold
water Elm the treatment If coup de soteil -
Many violent cases a. this. aud also of apo.
plezy, have been most successfully cured by
.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-06-29
NEWS FOR THE MILLION /!

TIME undersigned would hereby respectful
u " announce 10 his old friends and cnsio.
mers that be has jus, received large and eIe;
giant assortment OF SApDLERr. and il constant
~ prepared to manufacture all kinds or work
in his line OF business. IN a style Of elegance
and durability which cannot be surpassed in
Virginia.
He will constantly keep on hand or manu-
fsctuie upon siior, notice, Spring Shsltoe. So
GA mersei. Mems plain. HON. and Z
- Spanish SADDLES Ladies' H. ~
plain, Sp'i ing, and Rail Saddlrs--of superior
finish; Wagon Saddles; Saddle Bags; riding
Brides Of every description; Collars; Whips (;
Fly Nets. and iFAR rs of kinds.
Fine and Common Harness; Ex1UwA
Trunks. vaiises, &C.. &c.. all OF &4a.sX
which will b. made Of the very - =
bes -malerial and sold Cheap. Pur -
chasers are invited 10 call and examine his
stock before purchasing elsewhere Remem
Der The piace--al the old stand. three doors
south Of RawliaF' Hotel. and opposite Boyd's
Store. Queen Street. Marinsburg.v
June 20, ,53.. j. VlNCENHELLER
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-06-29
VIRGINIA

VIRGINIA
In the Circuit Court OF Berkeley Co.
johnA Thompson Ex'r.of Conrad Kovnslar, de-
ed,-pttf
AGAINST
Elizabeth Kownsiar. widow Of Conrad Kownslar,
decd Remington y Kownslar, Franklin A Kowns-
lar and Randolph Kownslar. --defls.
IN CHANCENY.
Commissioners Once, Martinsburg,
ssr June 20, 1858
NIOTICE -sThs parties to the above named
IN suit, urs hersby sorined, that win nstent ~
my Once in ahrtpsburg on Thursday he 2Si b
day ct July neat. TOR the purpose OF ascertaining
the amount OF certain rents, with which Krming-
ton B Kownslar is chargeable. un'ler lease from
Conrad Kownslar to him dated the 10Th day OF
September, 1913, at which time and place they
will attend. and produce before me such evidence
rs may be required to state an account OF said
syand any other matters which may be peril.
uent TO be stated in the case
June %. '53, -4r. 5. GARARD, Com'r
VIRGINIA.
In the Circuit Court Of Berkeley Co
William Towson-pltf.
enssmn Darby, and Sarah Jane Colston, Charles
James Faulkner and Willoughby Newton, Ex'rs,
OF Edward Colston' dec'd.--defty.
IN CHAACERY.
Commissioners Offlcc Martinsbnrg,
June 2oth 1853.
NOTICE The parties to the above suit are
n hereby notified that will attend 1T my OF
nee in MsrtInsburg on Friday the Goth day Of July
next iorsthe purpose OF proceeding to make up q
report IN SAID case, at which time and place, they
are required TO attend and lay before me, all OF
sets tnsy mny have.and are proper to be credited
on the pluiutiffs On a show such balance 4
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THE ro,rnTu

Will be observed in this place by pro-
cession, IAN GRAFTON by the Rev. 5oscph
Plunkett, in the NJ. P. Church, reading
of the Declaration Of Independence by Mr..
John Weller, and dinner in the grove of
Daniel Burkhart, Esq, north Of town. Our
citizens generally, and the ladies especially,
are invited TO attend ss.--
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-06-29
ICE CREAM, ICE CREAM.

HGORGE FUSS takes pleasure in announcing
NJ to his friends, customers, and the public gen.
orally, that he is prepared to them with that
delicious article at his saloons at amoments notice,
to the entire satisfaction of all that may favor him
with a call. As regards the quality, quantity or
price, he will not be outdone, being determined to
make but very superior article. Come all and
judge for yourselves.
Families will be furnished at the shotest notice
with any quantity they may DESIRE sent to their
idence in good condition and favored to order
June 25 1859.
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N9rMadame Prefer. the bold and intrepid
traveller, whose books have been read with
50 much pleasure. when last heard from was
IN Sun stra. She thus describes 'ese a-'rte
he had with some csnlbal Bataeks Of tina,
county:
"S,nce 1898, when the Batacks killed
and dryourrd two missionaries, the sppssr-
ance Of Europeans among these people had
orcome rare phenomenal thence, the
orws of nv visit spread through the coun-
Try like w,ldfrr. On approaching q ufa
tonnd the whole male population, armrd
with spears, swords and psrangs. assembled
At the entrance. and myself soon snrrnund-
I'd by a crowd, i'okng savage and horrible
h~yana ali de-cr,p,ion. The men arrr tall
aud strong, hut tugh'tusIy ugly Nth ire
mrndous mouths and the upper Jaws pro-
irutiagt but IN many cases furnished with
teeth pro'rudng like ,nsks. Some had
their HAIR long. cther. short h~ma wauId
stand IF the head Iikr. hils'les; and they
Ia covered their head. either with dirty
cotton cloth, or With neat straw caps re-
s~mbling square baskets, -msny. however,
having only colorrd rag or straw ribbon
'tFu afpunu theW. i Heif ears were all per-
ioralrd they being large enough 10 adnll
one or two srgArs which they kept there az
ma case They we're decenily dressed; a
.sarong covering The lower par, OF the bod,
and another (sarong) he upper pat. But
her crirs were huIrIbie: aud they made
he most trshiful gesi,cula,Ions, indicating
ha' they would moi all w M Ia proceed. -
-uch q. putting the hand TO the throat to
make me think Of my own. or gnaw,ng ihr
flesh Of their arms as HIN, tina, they would
-at me. had however seen too many SIM
liar scenes 10 be- easily frightened. --and
soon succeeded IN smoothing their temper
by gentle words and quiet confiding con-
duet. My language made them laugh they
'ffered 10 shake hands with me,--and ere
long ! sa, among them, protected by the
most sacred Laws ot hospitality. A ,,he is
sufficient to enrase savave people, and tri-
tie viii make them trends again. This
always kept in view"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-06-29
NOTICE.

TH0SE persons whom the trustees Of the town
have not seen and noti6el. 70 remove all filth
and canses Of the same are hereby notified 10 re-
move and abate from their premises all causes Of
offensive smell aud nlisances thai my cndanger
the health and lives Of our citizens Against all
failing 10 attend to this notice. the law will be rig
idly enforced.
BY order of the Trustees,
june 20, 1889 - sGARARD,,
Ssc'y ofths Roa~6
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The Coi.nsx ziscn-csu ne ore gilS 10
lean, Il psy-p~rins b.yond III precedent:
The ess,srsnis Nho saaed from Savannah
i4.s werk numbered l34. Of : hosn " srse
srssn TrHasss~r. ~ Hom S2vsnnsh, and
The sess. exsspi,ng one HON Alabama, irom
other parr Of Grmg,s. The Tsnorsses
Em,gsa ants are fDsstiy sgtIrpiiufsii.is. Md
die aged and young .nrn, wonsn and ci',i-
dsen having urIs them sore thfre os four
yYd persons, anxious to accompany ih~H
large iau.illrs u descendants ard see the in-
wing inheritance opening brinte them.
Th,S company, The Rev. Nh. Calle, informs
~, camr 10 charge o. two minister's o. tfr
Gospel. Rev. Mesas DIXIE aud Smith gea-
,lempu y no laburd with great ensrgy and
success Tor their brae6,. and ~DcampIrg
gu, Nth them for more than t'rtnighi IN
,hr vicinity OF Savannah. shared all ihr'r ~
convenience. encouraged their resolution.
add s,o,d BY them until they saw them
comlortsbl, accommodated on bpafd-
Among Ihs em'gisnis from Savannah
a,e several respected members OF she Rev
d.. PIrstyn's chureb. Zone OF them. Sheai-
man for many yeats ssxioa OF that thuicb)
uho. with bis wlie and sx children has r--
ce,vsd liberty IN great part. through con-
,ribuileas from this city and vicinity Mr..
Wood. formerly OF New York, bu, now .
merchant Of Savannah gave a most valued
and faithful servant woman permission to
accompany her husband. who was also
member Of Dr. Prrston's church. Two
other omen III worthy character, Cone Of
whom has had husband tor some years in
Liberia were enabled to secure funds. in .
few DAYS, from their white and coloied
friends in Savannah, to pay the. price tor
their redemption, and joyfulIy sailed with
their friends for the Province OF Freedom. =
The Rev. Mr. Pratt Of Roswell gave liberty
to q meritorious ssrvan, and his family, the
former has been . licensed pre- scher Of the
Gospel in the Presby terrain church. and now
e,nbarking for Liberia in the true spirit Of
Christian Missionary"
In this connection, We NAV afate. that
David Hun,, a wealthy planter Of M,ssissip.
o., sen, few DAYS az, Ave thousand dollars
10 the Rev Wm McLrin Secretary and
Treasurer Of ,h- American Colonization So
cie,y. The same gentleman gave TO the
same S,c,eiy in April last five hundred
dollars, and he has contributed five hundred
or one thousand dollars annually, for the
last ten or twelve years.
Fifteen years ago Mr.. GurIey received
$1,000 Tor the Coloza,ion cause in Mis.issip-
p,, and he is lahSring Just a. zesIously for
il now in the North, South, or wherever
duty calls.-Enguyer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-06-29
LlGnrNlNG.

We publish the following as appropriate
to the present season:
Mr.. 4 Merriam of New York, dstiu,
gnished scientific and practical philosopher
says that persons struck by lightning should
not be given up as dead for at least three
hours. During the first two hours they should
be drenched freely with cold water. and IL this
fails to produce restoration, then add salt and
continue the drenching for another hour"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-06-29
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND.

John Byers and others,
against
John q. Walper
Jacob Myers,
agaiaa
The same.
John Hamm and others,
against
The same.
A. s. Dandridge's Ex'r,
against
The same.
TN PURSUANCE oftwo DEGREES Of the Circnit
l Court of jeff rson county, one pronounced at
the October term 1882 the other at the May term.
1853 in the above causes, the undersigned. Com
missioners appointed by said dscree for the pnr-
pose, will offer at public sale,
ON SATURDAY, a1th DAY OF AUGUST, 1883,
before the Court House in Martinsbarg Berkeley
county Virginia, all the right, title, and interest
Of John c, Walper, in
TWO TRACTS or LAND.
in said county of Berkeley, at the eastern base Of
s>rx. the Third Hill Mountain, one tract contain
eTS ing 234 Acres, 2 Foods and 90 Poes-the
other tract, adjacent thereto. containing 81 Acres
and IA Poles The interest of said John G Walper
being an undivided moiety thereof, subject TO his
mothers dover. the other moiety being owned by
Miss Mary II Walper, who has agreed to unise in
the sale Of the entire tract.
ALSO
on Saturday, Sd day Of september, 1898,
before the Hotel OF Daniel Entler, in Shepherds
town Jefferson county, Virginia, all the right. ii
tie and interest of the said John G. walper, in the
LAND which he inherited from his father, John
walper, lying and being in Jefferson county, vir-
ginia, situated ut Warer's Cross Roads said in
terest being one hundred Acres conveyed to him
in the deed Of division, executed by John q. Wal
per, Catharine walper and Mary H Walper, on
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-06-29
THERM0METRlCAL TABLE,
For THE MONTH or JUNE, 1883.
REPORTED BY JOHN Il HARRISON.
THK CHOLERA.

There is no doubt of the existence Of this
drcadfully fatal disease at Williamsport, and
at other places not far off. 1t becomes every
one to observe great caution in their diet,
and to adopt such sanitary measures, as their
own best judgement may suggest.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-06-29

THE WEATHER

During the past week has been much cooler,
and more pleasant than was the week before.
The refreshing showers of Tuesday of last
week, and last Thursday, had fine effect
upon the atmosphere. as well as upon vege-
tati6p-
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rrr Irp nATrLrsEAKRs

-aIk
Several eases have occurred at The Snu'h
ii isse. ' her, the bar 81 rssliesnske has
been q. u,i sIizrd and cured BY large doses
Of alcohol Under the inanrnee Of i'sr poi-
son. IN. passeaf will drink TWO II three iuli
tumblers Of The sirongrss alcohol aiihaai M
toxicaiinn, The fsci having been establish
"a tha, alcohol Is the sntidpi- Tor tlir drsd-
IL poison, Il hss led . physician IN Fios'ds.
iDr O&iss. 10 make further experiments.
He vas lrd 10 believe that stre versa. TOR
poison might nrnirslixr The effect 81 alcohol
Far thu purpose he procured some q ,ir
p,ison from The head Il . healthy make.
and made up some brad pills. He then
in,nxicswd h;mseIl with brandy ard iound
on taking one Of The pills he became imrir
diassiy sober. He then increased 'hr dose
OF Brandy 10 : deep intoxcsiion. and look
three II The pills. which 20 rvducrd 'ta'
polsr aad Depressed the hole sys'rT, 'h'
powerful s,imuIenss had 10 b. taken 70 pre-
vent collapse.
The paper containing the facts and ex-
periineni.. as shove, was read recently be-
tore the Boston Society of natural history,
by d.. w. S. Barnett. The question which
will readily occur 10 the reader v, which y
the most deadly poison, rum or rs'ilesnakesf
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Commercial Reroro.
sIartlnsburg sIarket, june as.
nlarrieo

On the GOTH, inst. by Rev. G. w. Cooper, Mr..
GEORGE H. Burner to Miss MARTHA E. LEArH-
Frs all OF this place.
On Tuesday last, by the Rev. Mr. Bragonier, Mr..
JoHSNH. TEGaYER, formerly Of Baltimore, Md, to
Miss LAURA NJ, daughter Of Mr.. II cnry Staub, of
this place.
on the o2nd of May last. in Springfield, Ohio
by Rev G II. Williams, MIR JONI HuT,HlSs"s. for
merly OF this place, to Miss MARTHA KELLEY, Of
Clarke County, Ohio.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-06-29


Al the sitting OF the London Asironcmi-
cal Society. exuacfs were read Of . letter to
Sir John HsrscheI from the Reverend Mr..
Staddard, an American missionary, versrd 10
astronomy. ! The letter is dated Oroom,ah
Persia, October 20, 1852 Mr.. Sloddaid
b~gins with. an account ofthe surprising dis
tiaciness with which distant objects ares-en
in Persia. The snowy peake Of Ararai--he
relates. lis ;usi A. brighra brau,iful when
TWO hundred miles distant. a. when we stand
near It's base. Though accustomed to watch
the Heavens in different parts Of the world
he had never seen any thug like the srlen-
dor of Persian summer evening. Were
i, not for the interference ef the moon, We
should have seventy five nights in the three
summer months, superior for the purpose o.
observation to the very finest nights which
favor the astronomer in the New World. I
He distinguished the satellites Of Jupiter and
Saturn with the unassisted eye /; deemed
altogether telescope objects before.