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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-09-06

EFBeTo illustrate the intensity of the ter
reble draugbt, the Washington correspondent
Of the N. " Courier states, that in Washing
ton county, Md, a planter offered consider
able reward to his men for single ear Of
corn from field of oae hundred acres, and
no one was able to claim the reward.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-09-06

3FWHf WILL YE SUFFER- ?--Nixons letter
Ointment is the only sure cure for all kinds of skin
diseases. fyou are afflicted with Tetter Ring
worm, or Itch try it at once and be cured. For
sale by w. u HEsLETIyE.
Jan IS 81
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-09-06
TRUSTEES SALE
OF TOWN PROPERrr

DY virtue ola deed Of trus, s,o,n -,
ID Miller now deeeasedl to the upssr.; sa''s'laa
me oensh' Of Charles Stewart bearing ds'
the 18th day Of February, 1919. and ,luis sA'esa
IN the Clerks Office Of the Coun,v ro,,. rseerSed
eley, viii sell en- Monday iAs ssk a. " berS
next IN trent Of the Court House in Msr,;, ya'sr
one half Of iotNo. III, situate, lying mi
John street in The town Of Martinsburg a,a Ss =
the lot Of Joseph s Chambers, and o,ss.s 0aiug
which is log dwelling House, which - eecn
repairs, would make avery comsorta1, IA ~ ~ s0ae
The lot is an excellent one. s's'aenee
4'erms Of Saiss--one-halfc cash. and n. ~,
in u months, with interes. on the iss,s,' ssaAe
ment' Good personal security Or ased s., Fg'
on the property to secure the deferred ss r.'us
Possession given on the LIST day of AMI M mem
the purchaser to receive from the tenant 4 W.
from the day ofsale. Wy feal
GEORGE DOLL
SEAMAN GARAgD
September 6, '54 Tro.,a.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-09-06

0y~I It is really amusing beyond all con-
ccption TO peruse the (professed, exposition
of Know Nolhingism, as dilineated by some
sapless 1iboerjib in the Virginia Republic
can" Of the 26th ult Query Docs the
Editor endorse these sentiments Curiosity
is on tiptoe Bath Enterprise.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-09-06
GRAHAM's MAGAZINE.

We have only to repeat what We have Of
ten said of this popular monthly. The Sep
TENDER number is fully equal to any of its
predecessors
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-09-06
"Eor AND DRY,

Never, within the memory of the Oldest
inhabitant, has so severe drought prevailed
in this part of the country as is now UPON
us, and up to the time DIGGING to press there
is not the slightest evidence Of change.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-09-06
PERTAINS GREAT GIFT ENTERPRISE,

Notwithstanding the thousand and oiie reports
to the contrary, this great enterprise we see has
been Bourishing like green bay tree In thepres
ent issue we Paoilsh the proceedings of the Share
holders IN Mass Meeting, held on.the 9th Of Jul,
They are of the most interesting character, and viii
repay acareful perusaI. Mr.. Perham's card should
claim the attention Of all, being liberal in the ex-
tree and cannot fail to the sale Of the re-
naming tickets in very limited time. Send in
orders for tickets without delay, aud thus hasten
the desired consumation of the enterprise.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-09-06

8~The New York Tribune contends that
one " tho designs Of the Know Notbiug" or
ganizatioh 10 New York is to defeat Gov.
Stewards recollection to the Senate,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-09-06

na,RThe agricultural report of the Patent
Office which abounds with SO much interest
to every farmer. says:
The pear was introduced at Peach Bios
SONGS plantation, at Easton, Talbot county
Md, about the year 1880. The seeds were
sent from England by Peter Collinsop, Qua
kcr and liaen draper. to bis friend and for
mer associate, Geo Robbins, then the propri
etor of place. The peach aud nectarine, as
we'll as apricots, grew abundantly il Virginia
in 1920. Some oftbe former are represented
to have been y to l3inches in circumference.
In 17S5, peach tree was planted on the
plantation referred to above. The article on
the strawberry should command the careful
attention Of eyerT .iller Of the soil. sugges-
tions are invaluable.
On the subject Of rye. In 1850 The pro
duct was 1866, 567 bushels, in 1850 IA
i8S, S13 bushels. exhibiting decrease Of A.
456, 744 bushels. During the year ending
June lst, 1850, there were consumed, Of rye,
about 2,144, 900 bushels in the manufacture
Of malt and spiritucns liquors. The amount
of rye cultivated in 1853 may be estimated
at IA geo 900 bushels, which at 90 cents
per bushel, would be worth Sl2 600, 000--
The dimipution Ct this crop for the last twelve
or fifteen years may be attributed in the main
to corresponding decline in the demand for
purposes OF distilation, to which a large por-
ton Of this grain had uunually been applied.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-09-06
NOTICE.

YINHE Trustees Of the town hereby notify all Pc
sons, that if they make any bonfres or y Y
other demonstrations Of that sort on the eyeD9
Of the coming election for Sheriff, or at any 'lII
thereafter they will be legally prosecuted -
town sergeant is directed to note all persons oIsl1
ing against the law. TIE TRt-Sl 1h'l
Aug. 80, 1854. as
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-09-06
TIE LADT'S BOuN.

The September number of the ''BoolSn is
received, and well sustalns its high position
in point of literary and artistic excellence.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-09-06
Predecessors

y Rey'-lbe drought IS seriously affecting the
potato cr.p .; Kentucky, ard many farmers
have aba1d ned whole 6clds
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-09-06

E37@ The Potomac River. at Harpers Fer.
ry is 81 feet Alp in. lower than the highest
poiut it attained during the freshet Of ] So.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-09-06
SELLING OFF AT COST!

TT GoLDBURG g. CO. wiilcemmence 'nl'
selling off their summer stock Of fspeyI,
Domestic Dry Goods, French AesdaeVerk, gs9 ,
COST, on account of making room for their n', !,
Fall stock. Don't miss the place -opposi'e
Berkeley Bank Red Flag IN frsrt -
Auc. 30. 1854. "a gie N4
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-09-06

y- nsa5-We are surprised to learn that in ev-
cry number of our paper Of last week, sent to
one of the Post GfIices in this County was
inclosed a copy Of one ofthe most iphamatory
circulars, printed ut the "Rcpubhcan' Office,
ever issued from any press, headed "a CALM
APPEAL, sc. How this happened, We are at
a loss to know. The matter requires inves-
tigation, and it shat, be had 80,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-09-06

Tho Grand Lodge of the United States,
commenced It's annual session in Baltimore
on Monday last. The returns from the var
ious jurisdictions aud Bodies under the juris-
diction of this Grand Lodge, seow health
full condition of the Order, both in numerical
strength and in financial prosperity. But
most Of all do they exhibit the liberal handed
charity with which the distressed Of the fra
ternity have been aided The last annual
report exhibited total Of ,941 Lodges, a
membership of 1913 ESQ, and revenue of
1890 OBS 90. of which S49l 1872 II were
expended for the relief Of the sick, the bur-
ial Of the dead, the aid of the widowed and
the education of orphans, The report to be
presented at this communication. will show
uboat 8, ll0 Lodges; 100000 members; ST.
$4,000 revenue, and $3.50. 600 of expendi-
lures for the benevolent purposes of TIE or
ganization -..........4
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-09-06
FOR SALE.

4 Likely negro boy aecus'o I.;. ,esiral
~ work, about 90 years Of age ~ r,;s. :
sell him in one Of the adjoining, rr SnFFICE
quire at the Mx1.
August l0. 1881. -
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-09-06
/ FAMILY BACON.

yUsT received, a Cask Of Sugar curea q q, ,
ID prepared expressly for fapiiyFqse winch
be sold at reduced prices cor cash, al, ,,.xs
august 8, '54 .fss.tF -, o.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-09-06
rEgsiBnE 1oRsADo..

CIgcIsSATI August 2s.-TLs Louisville
papers OF this morning contain full particulars
o. yesterday ) tornado. The Democrat de-
scribcs il a. one Of the most violent storms
that ever swept over Il at section ofthe coun-
try.
The Third Presbyterian Church, on the
corner Of Eleventh aud Walnut streets, was
completely wrecked, and the entire building
fell in, including the roof, rafters. and brick
walls. crushing 20 Of the congregation to in
slant death, and wounding seriously ten or
twenty others. The scene was truly heart
rendiug. Soon large crowd assembled aud
began their seatch for the victims. q moth
or and her three children were grouped in
death Another scene presented father
mother and babe--the father dead, and the
mother mortally wounded, while the little
child placed bcneath them, remained unhurt,
being projected BY the forms q its parents.
In other instances some Of the victims were
found terribly wounded and manned
The catastrophe has stricken CONSERVATION
into the very heart Of the city, aud its people
are appalled, beyond belief.
The following is list ofthe killed Mrs.
AIldaDees ana three CHiiuiehi ~
child. Mr.. Godfrey, Mrs. Salisbury, Miss
Hcadly, John McGowan, Mrs. Martin. (Rife
Of Joba n. Martin, sadlcr,) Mrs. Wilks,
(necc Of Mrs. MARTINI Mr.. Sweeny, Mr..
Harlow, Mr.. MeGleIland, Mr.. R. Davis. Ga
resident Of New Albany,) Mr. Mcbride and
child.
1t is thought that one or two Others were
killed whose names have not been learned
Fully ono hundre2 buildings in the city
were unrooied and otherwise injured.
The storm passed over thatPart Of the city
lying between Fifth and Twenty first streets
4 SPLENDID block Of four story houses, re-
Gently erected on the north side of Maine be-
tween Eiqth and Ninth streets, was complete
ly destroyed, aud two or three men, it is sup
posed are ia the ruins These buildings cost
$4,000.
The upper story Of TIE rope and bagging
factory OF ". \ Richardsoa : 70, on Mag
azne street WIS blown down, and the new
city School House on the corner of Ninth and
Magazine streets, was unroofed, The total
loss is estimated at 100000
The storm vas also very severe III Jeffer-
sonylle, where four houses were blown down
, 1854-07-29

other Shell Fish
Sec. l. Be it enacted by the Legislative
Assembly of the Territory Of Washington,
That it shall not be lawful for any person
who is not at the time an inhabitant or
resident Of this Territory, and who shall
not have been for one month next prece-
ding an inhabitant or resident aforesaid,
to take, rake or gather oysters, clans or
other shell fish for sale or transportation,
in any of the rivers, bays, or waters OF this
Territory, under penalty not exceeding
one thousand dollars, nor less than three
hundred dollars for each offence, TO be re-
covered from the person so offending by
action of debt, brought by any person
Competent to sue) in the district court for
the county in which the offence was COM
mtted.
Sec. Q: The person instituting such suit
shall be entitled to half the amount recov-
cred, the other half to go to the Territory.
Sec. 8. The county auditor may grant
permits to any master or owner OF vessel
who has not been one month resident OF
the Territory, to take, rake and gather
oysters, clans or other shell fish in sufficient
quantity to load such vessel on flats unoc-
cuped by residents for oyster beds within
their county, on the payment OF two dol
lars per ton measurement of the vessel ta-
king such oysters or other shell fish, and
such auditor shall, on the application Of
any such master or owner Of vessel, and
the payment of three dollars, make out and
deliver to such applicant permit in the
following form
No. -- date - county - A.
B. master Tor owner as the case may be-
of the e-- (naming herr is hereby
permitted to load the said -- with
oysters, clans or other shell fish, TO be ta-
ken from fats not occupied as oyster beds
by residents of the Territory.
Signed, G. D. County Auditor.
Such license shall not be construed to
give authority TO load such vessel for more
than one time.
Sec. 4. The county auditor shall enter
each and every such permit in book 10
be provided for that purpose, and pay over
to the county treasurer the amount receiv-
ed therefor, retaining the sum of three dol
lars as his fec for issuing such permit.
Passed March 20, 1854.
1 certify the foregoing is a true copy Of
the original act.
CHI. MASON,
Secretary Of the Territory Of Washington.
, 1854-07-29
AN ACT 10 locate Territorial road from Stelacoom
In Pierce county, 70 Seattle, in King county.

AN ACT 10 locate Territorial road from Steilacoom
In Pierce county, 70 Seattle, in King county.
Sec. l. Be IL enacted by the Legislative
Assembly Of the Territory of Washington,
That Hugh Patterson, G. D. Boron and
E. A. Clark be, and they are hereby con-
stituted board Of commissioners to locate
q Territorial road from Steilacoom to Sc
attic.
Sec. Q. Said commissioners, or a ma
jority Of them, shall meet at SteIacoom
on the first day of May next, or as soon
thereafter as they may deem practicable,
and after being duly sworn faithfully and
impartially to perfopA their duties as such
commissioners, shall proceed to locate said
road on the nearest and most practicable
route.
Sec. 8. Said commissioners shall cause
n true report to be made and deposited
with the clerks Of the county commission
ers' court in Pierce and King counties,
who shall file and preserve the same, and
when said report is SO deposited with said
clerks, said road shall be considered as a
Territorial road to all intents and purposes,
and shall he opened and kept in repair in
the same manner as other Territorial roads
are opened and kept in repair.
Sec. 4. Said commissioners shall be
entitled to receive the sum of three dollars
per day for the time necessarily employed
IN locating the same, to be paid out Of the
treasures Of Pierce and King counties in
P'SP'r1on TO the time employed in each
, 1854-07-29

county, and they shall al5o be allowed all
accessory assistance, Wao shall be entitled
to a reasonable coupcas ION for tleir SER
vices.
Sec. S. This act to take effect and be
in force from and after the passage.
Passed March l3, 1854.
1 certify the foregoing is true copy Of
the original act.
C. H. MASON,
Secretary of the Territory Of Washington.
, 1854-07-29
AN ACT TO provide for the appointment Of Commits
Eiones Of Deeds.

AN AOl 70 pfONlue iOr tno appointment oil COmmis-
sioners Of Deeds.
Sec. l. Be IL enacted By The LegisLatir
Assembly Of the Territory Of Washington,
Thrt the Governor may appoint in each Of
the United States and Territories thereof.
one or more commissioners, under the seal
Of this Territory, 10 continue in Office du-
ring the pleasure Of the Governor, for the
time being, who shall have power TO ad-
minister oaths, and to take depositions ana
affdavits to be used in this Territory and
also to take the acknowledgment of any
deed or other instrument to be used or re-
corded in this Territory.
Sec- g. Before any commissioner, ap-
pointed as aforesaid, shall proceed to per-
form any of the duties of his Office, he shall
take and subscribe an oath before any JUS
tice Of the peace, or other officer authorized
to administer oaths in the State or Terrific
ry for which such commissioner is appoint
ed, that be will faithfully discharge all the
duties of his Office; certificate of which
shall be fled in the Office of the Secretary
Of the Territory.
Passed March IA, 1854. r.,
l certify the foregoing is true copy Of
the original act.
c. II. MASON,
SeeTstary Of the Territory of Warrington.
, 1854-07-29

Sec. /. Be it enacted by the Legislative
Assembly of the Territory of Washington,
That it shall be the duty of the board of
county commissioners of the several conn
ties Of the Territory to provide and furnish
seals for such of the several district and
probate courts as are now unprovided
with the same, and with such descriptions
and devices as the said courts shall rcSpec-
lively require,
Sec. 2. When any court of record shall
be unprovided with seal, the judge of
said court may authorize the use of any
temporary seal, or Of any device by way of
seal, until the same shall be provided as
aforesaid
Sec. 3. Any instrument to which the
person making the same shall affix any de-
vice by way of seal, shall be adjudged and
held to be of the same force and obligation
as if it were actually sealed.
Passed April "a, 1854.
! certify the foregoing is q true copy of
the original act.
C. II. MASON,
Secretary of the Territory of Washington.
, 1854-07-29


Sec. l. Be it enacted by the Legislative
Assembly Of the Territory Of Washington,
That all that portion of Washington Ter
ritory contained within the following boun-
daries, namely: beginning at point in
the southern boundary line between said
Territory and Oregon Territory due south
from the southwest corner Of the claim Of
Alexander s. Abernethy, and running
thence due north to the southern line Of
Lewis county, thence westerly along said
line to the eastern boundary line of Pacific
county = thence south to the southern
boundary line of Washington Territory,
and thence easterly along said southern
boundary line to the place of beginning,
be organized into a county, to be known
and called Wahkiacum county, and possess
all the powers, rights and privileges of 9TH
er counties in this Territory.
Sec. 2. For judicial purposes in all
cases within the Jurisdiction Of the district
court, said county shall remain attached to
Cowlitz county; and the sheriff of Cowlitz
county shall serve all process issuing out
of the district court, in the same manner
as il this county had not been organized,
Sec. 3. The county seat of said county
is hereby located at Cathlamet.
Passed April "a, 1854.
certify the foregoing is true copy Of
the original act.
G. II. MASON,
Secretary of the Territory Of WASHINGTON
, 1854-07-29
AN AcT 10 c-llnte pcaal.n, Bonts.

SEC. /. BE !. enacted gHs Legislature
Assembly If NE 1esSitOry Of Wdshi7gtcn.
That it shall not be lawful for any boat,
scow or other floating craft to locate in
any of the harbors or banks of the rivers
of fhis Territory for the purpose of trade
or keeping a grocery or eating house, or
for the transaction Of any other business
than that of navigation and transportation
of goods and passengers, without the con-
sent of the proper authorities Of harbOrs in
which they may be moored, or to the own
ers Of the land to which they may he at
tached. Provided, nothing in this act
shall be construed to extend to any sea 60
ing vessel.
Sec. 2. All owners of banks of rivers,
bays, ports and sounds within this Terri
tory, in absence of corporations, shall have
the same actions at law to protect his
banks against the above named boats and
water crafts that are given to protect his
possession and enjoyment of other portions
of his land.
Sec. 8. That nothing in this act shall
be so construed as to prohibit the trade
now pursued upon Puget Sound or the sea
coast of the Territory.
See 4. Suit may be brought against
the owners of said boats without stating
their names, if unknown to the plaintiff
and service shall be made upon the owners
or persons in charge of such boats, and
writs of attachment may issue as in civil
cases.
See. 5. This act shall take effect and
be in force from and after its passage.
Passed March 90, 1854.
l certify the foregoing is a true copy o
the original act
c. II MASON
! -l.l l. Il
, 1854-07-29


AN ACT to provide against dangerous ard vicious
Cattle.
SEC. l. BE il enacted Jy The Legislative
Assembly Of the Territory Of Washington,
That any person or persons who own or
are owners Of dangerous or vicious cattle
which animal or animals are known to en-
danger the safety Of persons travelling
through neighborhoods, by their danger
ous and vicious dispositions, such person or
persons having twelve hours notice of the
dangerous disposition of such animal or
animals, and shall neglect or refuse effectn-
ally to prevent such cattle from disturbing
the peace and safety Of the neighborhood
where such animals may range, such owner
or owners shall be liable to a fine of not
less than five (5) dollars, nor more than fifty
$50 0)dollars, which may be recovered before
any justice Of the peace of the county, with
costs Of suit, for the use Of the school fund
Sec. 2. That any person who should
in defence of himself or others, kill one or
more such animals, he shall not be liable to
any damage for any such act.
Sec. 8. This act to take effect and be
in force from and after its passage.
Passed March 27, 1854.
l certify the foregoing is true copy of
the original act.
G. H. MASON,
Secretary Of the Territory Of Washington.
, 1854-07-29

AN ACT supplementary to act creating the board Of
County Commissioners and defining their duties.
SEC l. BE IL enacted by The Legislature
assembly Of the Territory Of Washington
That the regular sessions of the boards of
county commissioners shall commence on
the first Mondays of March, June, Septem-
Der aud December, and that the provisions
of an act TO which this is a supplement, so
far as they are inconsistent with this act,
be and they are hereby repealed.
Passed April 80, 1854.
l certify the foregoing is true copy Of
the original act.
C. H. MASON,
Secretary Of the Territory Of Washington
, 1854-07-29


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AN ACT to define the northern boundary of Clarke
County.

AN ACT to define the northern boundary of Clarke
County.
Sec. /. Be it enacted by the Legislative
Assembly Of the Territory Of Washington,
That the northern line Of the county Of
Clarke be, and the same is hereby defined
as follows Commencing on Columbia
river, on the south bank Of Kalama, at its
mouth, running due east six miles east Of
meridian line, thence due north to second
standard parallel, thence due east to the
western line Of Skmania county.
Passed March l3, 1854.
certify the foregoing Is true copy Of
the original act.
,IMs1l.4i C. II. MASON,
Secretary Of the Territory Of Washington.