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record 70 assist in the work d nhang the North against
the South and Of preaching the revolving doctrines ofmod
abolition IN the ears of refined and educated
In the course Of our investigations upon
the following bill Of saethe verify Of which cannot be
disputed nasmuch as we have il from the party TO whom
Snodgrass sold his property. We print il as delecta-
Bile specimen Of abolition hypocrisy. Read
Know all by these presents that !, Joseph Il. Snod
of the city Of Baltimore in the State Of Maryland for
and in consideration Of the eight hundred dollars to
me IN hand paid by Daniel Buokhat the receipt whereof
hereby acknowledged have bargsned and Sold and by these
do bargain and SELL the said Daniel Buchhrt
NEGRO MAN NAMED CHARLES Of about the age OF thirty
one years; also, WOMAN, THE SAID
CHARLES named Emily aged about nineteen years, TO
oETHER NATURAL SAID EsifLy
l. the said Joseph IT, Snodgrass self and heirs
executors, and administrators, HEREBY WARRANT THE
| INCREASE TO BE SLAVES FOR
LIFE. In testimony whereof have hereuuo hand
and seal this lst day Of December, 1883.
~. Il. SSODGRASS. [sEALp
To many Of northern readers this win be curiosity
apart from its interest in other respects Snodgrass is
good type Of school, though he does not realize his
profits from slavery But if take many Of those who
in Boston and in New England most foremost and Of
fensve against slavery and the South shall find them
in great proportion growing rich upon southern
and upon southern money! and like Joseph h Snod
grass very good copies of Joseph Surface of immortal mem
DRY.
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viii receive for her colony not only fair but generous
sum--such as may lay the foundations OF Suoshu-
al wealth after redeemng her PROSTATE credit us pos
session by the United States is necessity 70 themus'
such necessity that contemplated by the great burke
Recent incidents in the history of Cuba" That's II
exacy That's il that is distractng the minds OF our
people and creating soctude in the minds OF those who
administer their government Lord Pamerstons organ
thus endorses that which have all along said on the
subiect of those recent incidents
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TIM GREAT ELN,-Dr. Warren, president Of the Boston
Natural His.ary Society at late meeting made the fof
lowing interesting statement respecting antiquity q
the great elm on Boston Common:
@Thc president stated this subject that he believed
the age Of the great tree the Common IN this city TO be
much greater than II Is generally considered to be- lie can
remember that in his boyhood this tree had all the appear
preset and presenting open and hollow trunk Many
Of lbs erge branches have been broken of By hurricanes
and in this way its life has been probably prolonged
Upon maps Of the city Published between 100 and l72a
il is put down the great tree and II is said that in the
records Of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
for the year 1889 is account Of mceag Of the com
pany under this tree When compared with the oldest
trees the walls Of the Common which in existence
there between l72o and 1880 II win be That their
tiquiy not TO be compared with that Of the great tree
The president thinks that II must be 300 years old and
that It hns sheltered not only orethers but the sbo-
regimes before them
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THE CONTEST IN NORTH CAROLINA.

The Raleigh Standard is in good spirits to the pend
ing contest in North Carolina appears from the follow
ing:
''BRAeG AND I'VE have recently had oppor-
tuny of converng with democrats from various quarters
the State and have also heard by letters from number
Of friends and we satisfied that if the spirit which
prevails should continue to animate the party until the
election Mr.. Bragg viii lead General Dockery by at least
flee thousand majority. Everywhere the democrats
ted and enthusiastic to the governors election while there
wings in various localities who will support the fed
era candidate. Push the column, brother democrats
Stand by candidates for the assembly and do your duty
by the gallant Bragg he is doing his, and glorious
tory viii be yours"
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CITY
SATURDAY MORNING, JUNE "A, 1864.

Mr. ISRAEL e. JAxKs No. io2 South TeHsh street, fhiade
pAia Ia our general travelling agent assisted ~ Wa WELD
oas colLrss JAMES DsEaKo HAxnTr, Jos. Burros, Gao
p Burros Isaac M. BoDIsE EDaoHD w. Wiley, wILuAa L.
wATxxs1s, and GEoReE L. Nelson.
fs Mr. HsxRY Lewis, Of Montgomery Alabama,
a travelling agent
sisted LEWIS, JAMES LEWIS. and sAauEL Lewis
Of Pennsylvania saosxea 10 receive
subscdpr this paper, and 10 receipt for the
90 Receipts from above will be good.
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UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.

We informed that the distinguished Irish patriot
John Mitchell has consented deliver address before
the literary societies of the University of Virginia on h,
2sth instant
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SPEECH OF SENATOR CLAY, OF ALABAMA, oA
THE VETO. +,

Amongst the many able constitutional arguments 10
which the veto of the insane bill by the President has
given rise we are satisfied that that Of Senator Clay,
which appears our paper to-day will attract special at
tenton Although Mr. Clay is amongst the youngest mem
bers Of the Senate his speech will suffer nothing IN COM
parson with the Oldest and most experienced OF the pod
He sustains the positions laid down in the message WIN
convincing His analysis Of the powers OF Congress
in regard the public lands strikes our mind as closely
approaching if it does not absolutely reach, the certainty
ofmathematcal demonstration We agree with HIM entirely
in the sentiment that the insane bill is even more onee-
onable than the distribution policy of ls4l he points
out with concseness and ceaes the ground OF the error
those who concede to Congress TO ge array the
public lands That consists in regarding the United
States as vested with the absolute smple title and pro-
pretary right to the lands just the individual land
owner is vested with his absolute tee-smpe title The
United States holds the title trustee and not as the
absolute owner This point is enforced with peculiar e
cty by Mr. Clay and upon this position he shows the ex
limit the power of Congress over the public lands
But it is not our purpose to dwell upon the positions so
forciby reasoned by Mr. Claywc indicate the points al
uded to because anxious to direct special attention
to the whole speech.
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i thought that the yield Of peaches in New Jersey
viii be far less than last YEAR consequently the prices viii
he much higher ti&
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We regret to learn that Hon d. Fuller was unex-
pectedy called from this city yesterday by reason OF the
dangerous illness of near relative.
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We congratulate the National Iafslyeneer Gas we shall
be happy congratulate II all similar occasonsl upon
its manly refusal endorse the movement for new party
founded in opposition 20 the Nebraska bill II has &C
eompanied the enemies Of that during their
active opposition before y became a law but u de-
cines bsng party 70 the present organization to keep
up agitation 10 the country. The following paragraph,
coming from the Iaelgeaev At this time, cannot fail to
have great effect upon those who eonfde in s surgcs-
tons:
owe weary Of agitaonsick and tired Of seeing the
energies y he representatives Of the people wasted in
ci the protrscon Of which, at one and the other end
Of the Union, might oveptuae in that most awful of all
oatastrophesit final dissolution We do not propose, upon
question thus suddenly opened upon to dogmstine
enter into argument until obliged 10 do
There IL only idea which win tbrow ont, Il
having forced itself upon mindand that Is the doubt
whether entire success " that sansble in the pro
po.cd restoration of the Missouri Compromise would af-
ford any remedy CIR the evils complained o. for the mis-
chief that has been done.
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The general interest felt in the late regulating the
pay of postmasters induces to insert it again in
paper II Is as follows!
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-07
OLD SCHOOL PaEs3YTERIAN CHURcH.


The following statistics have been present.
ed at the meeting of the General Assembly
of this church, now in session at Buffalo -
There are now in connection with this
branch Of the Presbyterian Church % Syn
DDS, l43 Presbyteries, 1919 churches, 2l39
ministers, 500 licentiates and candidates,
and 2l9,263 communicates. These 143
Presbyteries cover the entire territory of the
United States, except a portion of New Eng
land. Two Of these Presbyteries are in the
Indian territory, 3 in Texas, in California,
in Oregon, 2 in China, and in Northern
India, scattering over the vast plain of the
Upper Ganges. II has uuder its supervision
a Board Of Home Missions, with SIS mis-
sionaries laboriug CHIEFLY in the South and
West a Board of Foreign Missions, having
stations among tho Indian tribes, in Africa
India, Siam and China Board Of Educa-
ton, with 102 schools, 46 Presbyterian
Academies, and ID Synodical Colleges, ant
a Board Of Publication, distributing by sal,
and colportage religious books and tracts
The Assembly has under its care four Theo
logical Seminaries those Of Princeton, AL
leghany City, Prince Edward, Va, ant
Danville, Ky.
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BLACK POWDER.

A REMEDY in cases Of Dyspepsia or In.
IA digestion, Bilious affection, Headache,
Heartburn. acidity Of the Stomach. Coslve
ness, Loss OF Appetite, Nervous Debility. Nau-
sea or vomiting, Affections of the Liver, Di.
arrhGa, Dyseniery, Summer Complaint in
Children, &C., SC.
We say TO all who are afflicted with any oil
the above named diseases, they will find in
this preparation superior remedy It's action
is ofth most gentle kind, and we call especi.
ally the attention OF those who suffer with the
sick headache, to the fact that, no medical
preparation can surpass the "Black Powder"
in its decided action in relieving those who
suffer in this way n" fear need be entertain
ed about its action in any of the dsases ma NED
lit has received the sanction {, sume ui IN, d
best medical men in our country and in al tbs
diseases named has proved TO be remedy OF
no ordinary character. Prepared and for SALE
by WIN. DORSEY, Druggist,
April H. 1854
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Martinsbura,.
4 NEW SUPPLY OF FRESH AND
CHEAP GROCERIES.

WOULD beg leave to call the attention OF
H. my customers and the public generally TO
my new stock Of GROCERIES, consisting in
part of very superior Brown. Loaf, Lump and
Crushed Sugars; frs; quality Rio Coffee,
cheap Teas of all sorts and qualities; New
Orleans. Cuba, Mucuvsdo Molasses, N. York
Syrup, very fine, and Golden do. Rice, Mus
tard, Cheese, Cinnamon, Extract of Coffee,
Starch, Salt. fine and ground Alum; Soda,
Water, and Sugar Crackers, Mackerel, Pepper
Salt, &C., Alspice and Spices OF every sort and
kind CASTLE, Rosin, and Fancy Soaps Pow
der, Shot and Lead; Candle wick and Ethe-
rial Oil
Fancy Articles.
Fancy Tuck, Side and Pocket Combs; also
German Silver Long Combs Bloomer Combs,
new article Splendid Pormonies, Fancy
Wallets, Pocket Books, &c., Hooks and Eyes,
Pins and Needles, Fish Hooks, Finger Rings.
Watch KEYS, Lead and Slate Pencils, and a
thousand things useful and ornamental Pts
tolls, double and single barrelled; also fine
lot Of splendid Silver Watches, such as Hunts.
man. Lever and detached Lever Watches.
CO. Rose Hair Oil; Cotognes; Essences. DIFF
ferent kinds; Oil Of Ltm on; Balsam of Life !;
British Oil; S,ceei Oil; Castor Oil, and No
all IN viais TO suit purchasers
Candies, Fruits and Newark Cider.
A large lot of assorted Candies, Shelled AL
monds, soft Sheled do, French, English and
American Walnuis, Cocoa Nuts, Ralsins and
Lemons, and Newark Cide' very fine.
Tobacco and Segars.
Chewing Tobacco, very fine, from 90 to so
chs. per h.; Segars Of all sorts; Snuffs OF diff
ferenl kinds.
Clocks, Clocks.
Eight Day, "a hour, and Alarm Clock of eve
ry pattern, quality and price. Come and see
and you will be sure 10 buy--all warranted
and cheap. GEORGE FUSS.
MAY Is. 1853.
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agricultural.
QUALIFICATION or soils.

The want Of some system Of classifying
soils has long beee felt The arbitrary terms
10 common use convey no definite idea of he
subject. "A writer 10 the Farmers Magd-
zine recommends classification based on
analysis. We are not prepared to say thai
this mode is at present practicable, but il is
at least worthy Of attention. His plan is as
follows.
Siliceous soils, contain from 80 to 80
per cent, Of sand These would be divided,
on the same principle, into blowing sand
coarse sand good agricultural sand, and cal
carcous sand
2. Loamy soils; 20 to 80 per cent Of
sand separable by washing, suDdiyided into
coarse sandy loan, fine sandy loan, rich loan,
and calcarcous loan.
3, Ciayey soils. with 40 10 I 0 per cent, Of
sand; divided into clay loan, clay, and cal
eareous clay.
EacE ofthese soils, termed calcareous sand,
calcareous loan, &c.. contains 5 per cent Of
lime.
Marley soils constitute fourth group. in
which the proportion Of lime ranges between
five and twenty per cent, and are divided
into sandy marls, loamy marls, aud clayey
marls.
Cdlcgrcous soils contain more than 90 per
cent. Of lime. They are divided into sandy
caleareous, loamy calcareous, and clayey cal.
coreons. While il calcareous sands, clays,
aad loans, the proportion OF loan does not
exceed 5 per cent. The difference Of com
position denoted by difference of name is
similar to sulphates or suiphitcs of chemical
nomenclature, which contain different propor-
lions Of snlphuric acid.
According to the quantity Of pebbly frag-
ments yielded by square yard or by Gu
bio foot of the soil they may be denominated
grarels, or graueliy sands loans, and clays
Vegetable soils vary from the common
garden mould. which contains from TO 10
per cent. of vegetable matter, to the peaty
soil in which the organic matter is about 60
to 70 per cent. They will be vegetable sands,
loans, clays, marls, go
Considered geplogically soils may be class
ed in three groups:
] Local soils, or those derived exclusive
ly from the debris Of the rock on which they
unmxed with materials of other rocks
z Errdtsc soils, containing the unmixed
materials Of several, and in many eases dis
tinct formations, transported by currents of
water which, at the close of what is called the
tertiary period ofgeology, acted irrespeciivey
of the present lines of drainage and sea levels |
3. AHuuial Soils composed of finely divi-
dsd matter, transported aud deposited by riy-
ers and tidal currents, in subordinaton to |
the existing levels and lines of drainage.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-07
IMMENSE EMIGRATION FROM EUROPE.

The foreign papers received by the Eu-
ropa, inform us that as many as twenty-five
emigrant vessels took their departure, during
tho month of April, from Liverpool, bound
for the various ports Of the United States
These twenty-five vessels carried away if-
teen thousand three hundred and forty-one
persons. Of these, ten thousand eight hun
bred and twenty-five were Irish. two thou
sand four hundred and eighteen were Eng
fish, two hundred and fifty-fye were Scotch,
and eighteen hundred and forty-three were
natives of other European countries bat the
last number was made up almost entirely Of
Germans. During three days, counting from
Thursday last, there arrived at New York
from European ports, twenty thousand seven
hundred and sixteen cmigrants.
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soaps. sniYING CREAM.
EA Observation-Disclosures POWDER, 4

T UAVE just received from JULES HAuEI, direct,
] large and excellent supply of ToLsr ASB
SHAVING Scars, consisting Of the Crystal Palace
Prince Albert, Omnibus, Nymph, Crystalline Ball,
Monster oleophan, &c. &C., and his premium
Sharing CREAMS, which took the medal in London
at the WonLD's FAIR; his Eau Lustral the finest
preparation out for cleansing the scalp and beau
tifying the hair his celebrated Depiatory Pow
der for removing hair from Ladies' faces or other
parts, where ii so often mars the beauty of the fe-
male and imparts q masculine appearance this
powder is warranted 10 remove the hair in q few
minutes without any risk of danger or hurt to the
person; his genuine Extracts and Pcrfumed Wa
ters OF the following varieties Bay Leaf, Laven
der, Verbena, Toilet, Eau de Cologne. &c, &c.
JOHN T. HARRISON,
Oct. S, 1883 Druggist
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CASH FOR NEGROES.

n THE subscriber is onxous to purchase
ga large number of NEGROES, of both sexes
- sound and likely. Persons having Negroes
to dispose Of will find it to their interest to give
him call before selling, us he will pay the very
highest cash prices.
He can be seen at the Berkeley Courts, at Mar.
tinsburg, on the second Monday, and at Berryvile
onthe fourth mtnday N each month, and usually
hisr residence in Charlestown
Alllettersaddressed to him will be promptlyat.
ended TO- WILLIAM CROW.
Clarlestown July a, 1870
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re KEEP BIRDS FROM PICKING FRUIT.

AS the season is coming on for the depre
dations of birds. beg to report my cxperi-
ence of last year, when saved my cherries
BY hanging up several pieces oftin with strong
thread in the different trees. two pieces hung
near enough together to clash with the wind,
which sound. with the bright reflection of the
tin in tho sun, certainly frightened them
away; aud | had my due share of fruit.
which the preceding year. was obliged to
relinqush them. So says New Jersey
farmer.
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SKATES,

lust received q fine lot of smoking and Chew
81 ingro6acco, also lot of Segars for sale by
Feb. Is. '54. GEO. RAELNIIA,
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cISsss-SAs. from the old stand to the West end
El-sa1ssss-aa of John street, ION the corner of
John and Raleigh strects,) leading to the Winches-
ter Turnpike, where am now prepared to MI all
orders in my line of business with promptness
and despatch, and on very reasonable terms, as
desire to give full satisfaction to all who may ia.
yor me with their custom All work built 10 or
der, insured for one year-aceidents excepted
Thankful for past favors, and DESTROYS to retain
your patronage, invite you all to my establish
ment and examine quality and prices before pur.
chasing elsewhere. NEIL. ALLEN.
Jan, 49, 1852. Corner ofJohn and RALEIGH sts
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UNlTEDSTATEs HOTEL.
E5l
Corner OF King street and the Public Square,
MARTISsBURG, VA

MARTIEsBURG, VA
EHIiE undersigned tenders her cordial thanks
Il to her friends and the public, for their
past lite al encouragement, and respectfully
soliciis continuance OF the same. She has
committed her House and business concern ed
with it TO Mr. William Pendleton, and he
pledges himself that nothing shall be wanting
to make the United States ilutel pleasant
and agreeable home 80 the traveller and guest
The House will always be provided with at
entive Servants and faithful Ostlers. The
Bar and the Table supplied with the best the
marker will afford. Passengers from the Rail
Road will always find Porter at the Cars to
convey them and their baggage to the House
free OF charge.
Gs-Boardcrs taken by the day, week, month
or year. on moderate terms.
April 10. lS5i-tt. MARY ODEN.
90 Esprit oil Jefferson" Charlesown
"Yirginan." Winchester; and "Herald and
Torch,o Uagerstown, copy ST.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-07
LANDRETM,S GARDEN SEEDS.

M + have just received general assortment
w Of the above celebrated Garden Seeds con.
sist ing eff Asparagus, Beans, Beet Cabbage, eau.
lihower, Carrot, Cucumber, Celery, Eullive, Egg
plant, Lettuce, Melon, Nasturtien, okra, Onion
Parsley, Pea, Pepper, Pumpkin, Radish, Rhubarb,
Satisfy, Spinage, Tomato, Turnip, and Aromatic
herb Seeds For full description of kinds and
mode Of culture, we refer TO Landreth's rural re-
gistor and almanac, for s54, which we distribute
to purchasers gratis RIDDLE 4 Bro.
February IS
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ATE and for many years Chief Clerk in the
L. Office Of the Register Of the Treasury, wiii
attend to the procuring Bounty Land warrants,
Pensions, halfpay, &c to the settlement OF ciaiIas
before Congress and the several Departments; 20
the purchase, sale, and transfer OF STOCK, ana 70
the receipt Of unclaimed interest.
Extra pay TO Officers and Crews of the United
States Navy in the Pacific during the Mexican
War.
REFERENCE TO
Elisha wbittlesey, Esq, Comptroller OF Treasury
Nathan Sargent, Esq, late --egister Of Treasury.
John Wilson, Commissioner Of the Land once.
The Mayor of Washington.
Messrs. Riddle & Bro, Martinsburg
Messrs. Corcoran & Riggs, and
The Presidents and Cashiers ofthe several Banks
in Washington and Georgetown.
Washington NAV 25 1889
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CASH FOR NEGROES.

XNANTED for the Southern market, =
w MEN, WOMEN, B0YS, GIRLS and IA
FAMILIES, for which win pay the high ~
est cash prices Persons having slaves to sell win
find it to their interest to inform me in person. or
by letter, at Winchester or b. NJ. & va Campoell,
No, 242 Pratt street, Baltimore, which will meet
with prompt attention. shall be in Martinsburg
every week. and at the setting of all the Courts in
Berkeley County ELIJAH MCDOWELL.
Nov Is. 1S51-1Y.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-07
AYERS CHERRY PECTORAL.

HSEIIS remedy is now regarded as one of The
Il best, il not the best, preparations extan
for the cure OF all pulmonary diseases. such a.
Coughs, Colds, Splitting of Blood, Consump
lion, &C.. SC. We are now in receipt oil {
fresh supply direct from the manufacturers
those in want will do well TO give US call a,
our supply is large-for sale by
Sept. 2S. VIM. DORSEY.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-07
TO CLEAN HEAD AND CLOTHES BRUSHES

Put tablespoonful of pearlash into pint
OF boiling water. Having fastened bit Of
sponge 80 the end of stick. dip it into the
solution and wash tho brush with it, careful
ly going in among the brisilGs Next pour
over it some clean hot water, and let it lie q
little while. Then drain it. wipe it with 0
cloth, and dry it before the fire.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-07

The heavy frosts of April. have cut off a
good portion of the fruit crop. In many see.
tions, spples, pears, peaches, plums, and
grapes, have been entirely killed. 1t is q
great loss to the poor, for fruit is one hal
our summer living.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-07

Heat the iron or steel till it burns tho
bands; and then rub it with pure white wax,
and polish it with piece of cloth or soft
leather This simple operation, it is stated
fills the pores of the metal. and defends it en-
tirely from rust, even though it should be ex-
posed to moisture