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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-01-04
RY Il. and action on d.

By rs Hhld scfion ON the
STOMACH. LIVER and KIDNEYS,
il will cure the diseases Of those Organs with
all Chrome complaints, as
DYSPEPSIA, COUGH, ASTHMA,
BRONCHIAL and LUNG AFFECTIONS,
PAINS in the BACK, SIDE and BREAST,
CoNsUnGPTrcN, scR0rULA,
RHEUMATISM, GOVT, NEURALGIA, FlSTULA
Piles, Bowel Complaint,
Worms, ->srrous Dcbihtg, srfth all Isseasc,
arising from IMPURE HkOOD.
\ EFT THE WHOLE AFFLICTED WORLD.
suffering
Northampton Co, April 18th. 1854
M-ssrs Tyler Adair; ~ have been afactei With aheu-
matisin at times from twelfth year will nv years of
on the 18TH month the attacks were st times
severe as TO render me helpless have tried vaaus rene
dies TO very little effect last October was in INV
shoulders sides back and hips could day or night
could not move any part Of my body without crying with
pain at this time also tried many remedies internal and
external without receiving sny relief advised
before had taken bottle which, felt much better
and as continued taking H. felt strength coming ia my
back and limbs and my stomach strengthened and revived
every way have taken Ave bottles much better
than ever expected 10 be. intend 10 IL Whenever
need IT, and woad recommend the afflicted believing il
unequaied. Yours, ELrxArEfH BAowELL.
Messrs. Mortimer g. Mom5rays Mrs. Elizabeth Barwel
Is lady of the highest respectaby, wealthy and nfuen-
uathe cure IN her speaks volumes of this
wonderful ncturesevera other persons we have heard of
have derived great benefit from IT'S use in our caunty we
entirely out Of the article daily anxious enqui
rers when We shall receive another supply We expect
large sales oft from the demand you to
send us box as possible.
Yours. T7Les q Arms,
April 10Th, 1852. NORTHAMPTON Co. Va
rs-Hnsbanbs and wives, Attention Ilamp-
tons Vegeiable Tincfare Extract from lanes Harris
Esqs Letter. Alexandra, Waiter speaking az
cures on himself he A1rs H. has suffering with
the liver complaint aud from feelings inability constantly
with weakness through her whole system She
red BY the Of Hampton's Vegetable Tincturer
Grimes, ESD, Loudoun Co. ta-Extract from his let
ter "My wife has been for afflicted with great weak
ness pain In the breast side and back paptaton Of the
heart feebleness of the system appetite
Ilaxin fnf
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Terms per Session Of 6re Months !:
CONFECTIONERY, &C.
NOTICE.

A IL persons having claims against the estate
N of Stephen r. Snodgrass decd, will present
them to the undersigned properly authenticated
for settlement and all persons indebted to said
estate are requested TO make payment.
October 90 1859, WIN T. SN0DGRASS, Err
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-01-04
SWEET POTATOES.

TUST received and for sale by
- w. III. h J.MATHEwS
September Z, isss
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-01-04
STOVES.

M have just received general assortment
ofStoves, Cooking, Parlor and Chamber, for
wood or coal. RIDDLE & BRo.
November 2, 1883
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-01-04
loves GenuI nc Brown windsor
SOAP.

rVyHiS soap cannot be surpassed as an article for
| cheapness and general use, either for sha-
wing washing, also an end ess variety of other
kinds, to which we invite all who may be in want
for sale by WA DORSEY
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-01-04
YEAST POWDERS.

RoSTON Yeast Powders. Also fresh supply
ID Of very superior Green and Black Teas, just
received by RIDDLE & BRO.
November 80. 1853.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-01-04
Wonderful Cure Of Hereditary Scrofiao BIZ Hqmp
TOMS Feasfnbkf r,ct,tret


ihs certhcates from the of gentleman whose name
appears on the Journal ofCongress who
and favorably known;
at affords pleasure TO state that Dr. Jesse Hampton
1ncture has effected most extraordinary
boy Albert The patient three years old and had the
scroula-ths father scrofulous. The boy was mo-
wing mass of head to the upper lids of the
eyes were much swollen and turoed inside out exhibiting
horrible mattering ocas thatpr uied eyebas
so as 90 produce blindness tsrange yet true this child
THAT felt resigned to die relief from suffering has
been restored to nealth the treatment Dr. Hamp
ton. w p Tuou seoy
"Louisrille, March 90, 1851,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-01-04
OYSTERS! OYSTERSi,
PAINTS AND OILS,
A NEW SCHOOL. OpENED.

MISS ELIZA E. RElLEY has just opened
NA School in the building adjoining the Meth
odist Z. Church, for the instruction of boys and
girls, in the rudiments of English education.
November 10, 1853
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-01-04
BLACKWATER CHRONICLE.

N Nov 30 1855. RIDDLE & BRO.
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M. III. slime,

| EALER in all kinds of READY-MADE CLOTH
~ ING, Boots, Shoes, Hats Caps, &c. One door
south OF Rawlins' Hotel, Queen Street, Martins
ourgi Va dec. 81, 1883.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-01-04
NEW OYSTER HOUSE,

TINE subscriber has just reftted the house on
j the corner of Main and Martin Streets which
is now the place to get good FRESH OYSTERS dur
ing the season, served in every style desired
ALE AND PORTER,
Segars Of the choicest brands, and Confectionery
Families supplied with oysters by the eau, always
fresh. Walk in and luxurate. Ifyou wish to en-.
joy yourself and be happy, there is nothing bet
ter than a full stomach.
Also large and beautiful assortment of TOYS
&C.. for children CHAS. A SCHOPPERT.
November 40 lS53
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-01-04
NEW GOODS.

VIE subscriber begs TO inform his patrons
Il and friends that he has just returned from
New York with an extensive assortment of
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-01-04
DRESS SILKS.

A FEW pieces OF most beautiful Plain and
IN Dress Silks can be had low at GRAN
THAM'S. November "a.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-01-04
PICKLES, PICKLEs,

half gallon jars, or by the dozen. just re-
Iselved and for sale by GEORGE FUSS.
November Q. 1853.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-01-04
TOWN LOTS FOR SALE,

THAvE for sale. 50 Building Lots,
IL adjoining Martinsburg, and near the work
shops Of the b. s. 0. X. X. Company. which
will sell on accommodating terms.
Aug. 10. JOHN ". BOYD.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-09
Porto Rico.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE NEW YORK HERALD.
This quiet and retired island is indebted for much of
her prosperity to the peculiar circumstances of her popu
ation, which her. fortunately from the risk in
Cured by unnatural preponderance of the
the free inhabitants
The island has $50 900 inhabitants OF whom 3s 900 are
4S0 600 being whites The result of this disparity
in favor Of the whites is not only its absolute safety from
successful instruction but presents opportunity Of
procuring constant supply of effective and, compare
lively cheap free labor not to be found other slave
colony in any part of the world Upon almost all the
sugar estates the cutting Of the is done most ec
emily by the natives of the island who although white,
Of respectable class and generally themselves the
ers small coffee aotments adopt this mode OF adding
to their MEANS work. without any repugnance, at field
labor of all kinds The will often after
year contract with particular estate at the
lncnt Of the IN take down tho asvic crop at
from 81 ST according to quality, the utmost
fairness being observed both sides. They mild,
conciliang and oblging in their
Foreigners as such regarded without any jealousy
being very frequently placed in the highest municipal
Offices and there has'heen'gradually permanent
y, established amalgamatOn OF the two classes that
acts most benefcally upon both. The plough has been
extensively adopted together with other agricultural in
struments, all tending to diminish the demand for
much manual labor which renders that labor still easier
to obtain There many estates worked altogether by
the native white people.
Large sums have recently been expended by the spirited
and enlightened proprietors of the District of Ponce
costing of the estates 500 600 in conveying water
from the mountains to the lower sugar lands the
of irrigation which has secured regular crops
and added exceedingly to the value of the properties.
The productions of the island come away without being
burthened with any duty and the colony is in state of
tranquility and prosperity of which IL may very Justly
proud VISITER TO THE SOUTH SIDE
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
MON Ely MARKE

SAIUkDAf, Aprn o-o L. NJ
Nothing new or important has transpred in the stock
market The transactions have within the past day or
two been much more limited than usual and there APP
pears 10 be great scarcity of operators The cash pur
chases are principally for delivery, and speculation in
stocks generally is, at the present moment very poor
business At the first board to-day Illinois Central
bonds declined Il per cent; Florence and Keyport 4
Cumberland, u; Cleveland and Toledo Railroad III Sion
ington Railroad, l; Harlem a Hudson Railroad, 4
Nicaragua Transit advanced \, per cent N Y Central
Railroad, "a; Crystal Palace, s. The fluctuations in
Crystal Palace criterion OF Wall street matters.
Only few shares changed hands at the prices quoted
and it is the easiest thing in the world for holders to put
the market value at any point they please The frmest
stock the list is Nicaragua and among the fancies 1t
Is the best and will pay better at present prices There
will be dividend paid in July, without the shadow Of
doubt and the financial report then made will astonish
some Of the bears who may be short of It,
At the second toard prices experienced another de-
cline and the market closed duh and heavy. Canton Co
fell Off u per cent Crystal Palace l. Harlem n Parker
Vein u Illinois bonds a.
There Is little business doing in mining stocks and no
material movement in prices The heavier fances are
going through a slow decline. The bids at the Mining
n
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Amt for Mtg. record'd
s51.5Os


James Kip, Esq of Albany, was the purchaser in
each instance.
The stock sales in Cincinnati at the stock board and
private sale, for the week ending Wednesday, April s.
1854 were as follows:-25 shares Cincinnati Hamilton
and Dayton Railroad stock at 1922 20 shares Covingon
and Lexington Railroad stock at co. 20 shares Kentucky
Trust Company Bank stock, at &C. ST. 900 Covington
and Lexington Railroad Company per cent Gonver
ble Moragc bonds interest payable LIST March and Sep
tember at the Bank Of America in the city Of Nav York.
S6h shares Columbus and Xenia Railroad stock buyer
10 days, at 10S % shares Cincinnati Hamilton and Day
ton Railroad stock, at 1922 80 shares Indiana Central
Railroad stock at sos; 35 shares Madison indianapolis
and Peru Railroad stock at &c. so shares Indianapolis
and Beefontane Railroad stock So 90 shares Coving
ton and Lexington Railroad (new) stock at so shares
Cleveland and Pitsburg Railroad stock, at s3A; 100
shares Cincinnati and Hlsboro Railroad stock buyer 60
days, at co. 80 shares New Albany and Salem Railroad
stock, at 46; Is shares Little Miami Railroad stock at
H. 6s shares Indianapolis and Cincinnati Railroad stock
at 49, 40 shares Ohio and Mississippi Railroad stock at
So 20 shares Kentucky Trust Company Bank stock, al
40 shares Little Miami Railroad stock buyer 80 days.
1l1h. Money rates for the past week stocks col
lateral security ! u to per cent per month.
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CITY TRADE REPORT.

SATURDAY, April 8-6P M.
ASHES scarce, and nominal in value The in
specton warehouse contained only 345 bbls. to-day
BsE.DsTufrs-Flour was pretty brisk and steady; III
State 81 81 so, chiefly at 81 l2k 81 81 poor mixd
TO fancy Western, 81 SO s., including but few Lott
under 81 6s and other kinds at proportonate ratet
There were likewise sold 500 bbls Canadian at 81 o.
and 100 bbls Southern at 81 62s 81 93Z for mixed
TO straight and IS IS IS for fancy per Dbl We heard
2O7 puncheons Brandy wine cornmeal sls each. Wheat
in fair demand; the days sales consisted Of 61c0
bushels Southern red, at 81 200 Rhode Island
DO, 81 &C; 800 Long Island, 81 coz and 900 mixed
Western 81 70. Sales transpred OF 5000 bushels rye,
at etc, and eco bushels barley at 81 Oats we're I'M
changed Corn improved during the day. with sales Of
ca coo bushels at s3c 74c for mixed Southern 74c.
1cc for do. Western; 74c Toe for round white and
yellow 75c. tic for white Southern and Tic. 7ec.
for yellow do, per bushel.
CiirK-some $50 bags St Domingo fetched sAc. per
Co1ToyThc days sales reached only sos bales as fol-
lows for export, 2l7; and home use, 2ss. Market
settled
about 40 goo 40 600 bushels corn chiefly in ships bags,
for Liverpool at ID nd 1000 bbs -four at 3s lsd
rosin were engaged At 5s. There was nothing new to
HAVE, and rates nominal with little offering To
California rates varied from soc eoc with light en-
HAY-some $50 bales river bought at yesterdays
quotations.
Hors-The demand was moderate for last growth
at 2cc. a soc.; 1925 do. at zoe. a &c. per To-
IRoN.-Scotch pig inactive, but firm, at $4l SOL
IxapTTie last sales Of German and Spanish we're ef-
fected at So so per 100 lbe.-an abatement
MorAssEs-Thcr 800 bbls. New Orleans taken at
24c. per gallon.
NAVAL sroREs.Tsr and turpentne varied little. Some
1000 bbls. large size) Wilmington common rosn re-
allied 81 SO per Dbl.
Oms-Nothing new occurred in whale, sperm or olive.
There 600 gallons nseed purchased at &c &c.,
per gallon
PRoysroNs.-Pork rather lower, there having BEEN
coo bbs disposed Of At $14 s4 6Sz for mess and
sl2 37h for prime per Dbl. The sales Of cut meats
reached 10 pkgs at unsltered prices About 400 bills
lard were taken, at &c. orc. per ID Some $50 bbi
beef procured at yesterday quotations No changt
can be discovered in butter cheese.
RcR--Iiolders disposed to hold on. They thins .
prices have declined sufficient TO warrant them in doing
so besides be laid down at present rates Thu
sales Of the week amount about 500 casks Ut 3Sc
4hc.
srcsRs.-Sales were made Of $40 hhds New Orleans,
at 3skc sa{c.; 200 Porto Rico, at Axe. a6Nc. ;104
Cuba 4sc. axe, and 40 boxes yellow Havana, At
exc. &c, PER ID.
iAiiow was in demand, at Ike. 12c. for prime,
per ID.
wmsrIy.-Thereha have been 800 bbls. Ohio and prison
sold, at 26c. per gallon.
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thing you like up at the White House. I think You

thing you like up at the White House. think you
have son, have you not?j
EYES, / have; and fine fellow he is"
"How would you like to have him get midship-
mans warrantl'
why, he is only little bit of chit. He is only
three years old"
"That don't make any difference. The warrant
will keep until he grows up. I'll ask Frank-the
President sign Sr you e couS
"Upon nv word, Colonel Forney l am little
weak when you come to family-if you"
man. what's his first name? Henry, you say l
have IL down. Now will you go on the Union?o
"Well, don't see any objection; but tell me what
you are going to give, and what am to do!'
"Will fifteen dollars week do for the first year"
Don't say any more. But what am to do!"
"Fond Of reading newspapers
Extremely so."
Every we'll, then. To edit the great leading news
tont is necessary to guide and direct all the other
administration papers of the country"
Eyes, sir, see that. Keep 'em in the harness."
Harness is good, Mr.. Green, extremely good.
harness and draw. Now, / will furnish you with the
list of all the leading democratic newspapers in the
county and you will have to read their articles ev-
cry wedk When we have an article in the Union
the Union, in its leader, says that Nebraska is
dinal measure-you must watch all the exchanges,
and see if they say so too"
eyes, understand"
"lf they don't, make note of that fact"
"lf we say-that is, the President, me and you
and the rest of us in the U,aon-drop Nebraska,
and go for Cuba it will be your duty to see that
they draw with us. D--n it, il we say black is
white, or rice rcrsa, they must do it too, or spi
EN-"
"What does that meani"
"You will see what it means when we catch
party paper boiling from the track. As soon as W
know It, the President will send for the democrati
Senator, some of the members of the House, from
the State where the refractory paper is published
and it will be the members duty to whip that pape
into line"
"And is that all have to do"
Pretty much"
''Look here, Colonel; how do know you will keep
faith with me, if make an arrangement with your
"Did ever break my word with any onel
"They kind o. talk that way down to the National.
They say that party of chaps from New York
George Glasier, Dick Connolly, Charley Baker, and
few other of your frends-came on and made con-
got all their contracts here after having had per-
feet understanding with you, that you flung the whole
things on their hands, and they will lose some
thousands"
'Pooh, pooh Mr.. Green. When you can catch
shads let the herrings 60. Don't bother with them.
had to do it. The House contract got talked about,
and let it slide. They must do the best they can.
But must be off. What are you going to do?'
"Well, ! think I'll try editing the Union, for a
"dod bye, and let's get out Of this house as soon
as possible"
And we left together and chatted menily through
the grounds. / came up far as Fourteenth street
with the Colonel, and then we parted
The MAN wOT NOMINATED FRANK PIERCE.
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or Kane who is seeking, the fame Of philanthropy
among the icebergs Of the North The navy has always
upheld in stainless glory, the honor Of the country
since the days Of Paul Jones' Banbrdge Perry and De-
catur; and only last year behed in the harbor Of
Smyrna-the birth place of Homer-Captain Ingraham
achieving triumph more glorious than that recorded Of
Of the Secretary Of the Navy for thorough personal
reorganization, upon proper basis win render the judi
cious Increase advocate still effective Believing
In economical administration of the government
shall deem that public treasure squandered which
spent In the protection Of tho rights property Of
the people, rendering them doubly peace and
invincple in Believing with the great poet 'that
the nation who wisely Yields thy trident, OF Neptune
alone Is arbiter Of the empire of the world.p
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LernI IntclulDencc.


COURT OF APPEALS, April 5.-No. CO. concluded No 90
submitted Nos. and g. called and passed Judgment
affirmed by default in Nos Is, 81 so and 49, No 65
served for April 14th No &C. reserved for April lth
No II, Schenectady and Saratoga Plank Road Company
respondents agt George II. Thetcher, appellantMr W.
tTondents. Day Calendar for April 9th, 1S54-Nos 60
TO- ~, 73, IS, &c, n, IS, 10, so.
April 6-No Q, restored and set down for to-day at
foot OF calendar. Argumt mt No IL concluded. No 60
reserved for 18th April No. 10, reserved for Sth April
Nos 49, H. reserved for fourth week. Nos 49, 75 20,
10. so, passed.
Calendar for April Mos 81, ST. 49, 81 So, ST. S. So
90, e3, 81 33, "a, 40. Nos 81, 1856 struck or. No 7s
judgment Affirmed by default. No. q, Thompson AMI
others, appellants agt The Mayor &C. of city of New
York, resi- ondents.-0n argument. Mr. 4. L. Robert
for APPELLANT Mr.. r. J. Dillow for respondent.
No 81 reserved for 14th April No. 0, not concluded
April Chief Justice DEMO announced the follow
ing decisionsNo. IA, 7anntz agt Dixon-Appeal dis
missed without costs. Hurd agt. Hunt-Motion to
store the appeal denied without costs. Louisa D. Rne
appellant, sgt. Aston and Others respondents Same
respondents, DECENTRALIZATION to suspend entry
Of judgment denied. De Kotbeck and wife agt Astor
and others, to dismiss appeal de.
MED and motion that the appeal be argued points
served in former appeal also denied Argument No
concluded Default in No AZ opened and reserved
for April IL. Nos. 81 so, So, 49, 3d. passed No. a.
Babcock agt acknowledgement affirmed by default.
No So reserved for 18th inst No ST. reserved for 18th
inst. No 49, reserved for 18th inst No 49, Bishop agt
Houghton of general term Of Common Pleas
reversed and judgment report of referee confirmed
with costs by default. No. 90 Waterman and others
respondents agt Whitney and others, appellants
nayis Noxon, counsel for respondents No. 81 Blunt
agt Van Buren, and others. Argued. j. IT, REYNOLDS
counsel for appellant Mr.. Hadley, counsel for res.
pondent.
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England and Trancef No. never. The battles of 1912
will have TO be refought England will drop her in
Professionalism obsolete policy-and the
our navy is increased for that struggle the better Let
be deuded by the batteries Of her ministers. You
might well expect child would forget the mother
who Graded it in her bosom to suppose England would
forget tie hostility she this country No matter
how bland her smile, she delights to deceive No matter
how soft and gentle her voice. cher voice is the voice
Of Jacob, but her hand is the hand of Esau.u
sir will give the committee statement of the re.
,e condition Of the nayes Of the world compcdfrom
inferior TO England We have been gaining upon her
till at last neck and neck The value Of her
trade is $3.50, 100000, and ours scarcely inferior.
For the protection of her commerce and the vndica
ton Of her rights, she maintains navy of
500 sailing vessels and 192 stcamers--total 494
France sailing vessels 22s steamers I32totai $50.
Russia, q steamers and SO sailing vessels-otal so.
TurcoFgytian navy 20 steamers and SO sailing vessels
total79 The navy of sHeien and Norway II steamers
and 40 sailing vessels-total S2 austrian navy q sail
and l6 sail ng vesscs-total 20. Sardinia, Holland the
siciies and Greece, is steamers and 81 sailing vessels
total 49, And 1t must be recoflected that all these
sells are in perfect ORDER and ready for a days
notice while all the stmodel republic'' muster for
the preservation Of neutrality defence the in
significant number great and small rotten and sound Of
every grade 729 steamers and 90 sailing vessels To
tell the plain truth have scarcely SO vessels At for
actual service mounting less than thousand guns
while the vessels Of England alone mount fifteen
We need this increase for the preservation Of exports to
the amount of $400 900, 900. We need 1t for the
guardianship of miles of board and fisheries
We need TO have ships gliding into every foreign harbor
to attend TO our interests guarantee the rights Of our
citizens We need II in view Of the inevitable general
in Europe, when agricultural industry will sup
ply the deficiency in England and France Of the
breadstuGs that usually flowed from the Black
Sea and the Baltic, to the amount Of SIS 000
these interests present and prospective worth
projections We have as gallant spirits who longing
for active service trod the plnks OF quarter
deck; but we lack the ships. Sir, lack the ships.
Nor should the services In science rendered by Wilkes be
forgotten whose admirable narrative Of the exploring
Iedton has been exceeded; 20 Maury whose
practical wisdom has filed the hearts Of those who
aown ahips with confidence or De Havsn who sought