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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1855-01-31
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BERKELEY LAND FOR SALE,

DURSuANT to a decree Of the Circuit Cour,
n OF Berkeley County. pronounced on ths
18th day of January, 1865, in the case of Ia.
seph Harper and wife, &c, against William
Shields, &C.. the undersigned, special commits.
sioner therein named. will offer for sale nj public
auction to the highest bidder, on MDND.iYths
I'm dag Of February merit. tbeing Court day, j
before the Court House door Of said Comfy. Al,
the lands involved in said suit, Of which the
late James Shields died seized and pessesscd
either together or in seperatc portions as tho
interest of the parties may require. One tract
contains r5G ACHES. with coed / WI.
isS=ss LING HOUSE, Barn and other con-
Falil venlent out-houses, in good repair Y q
ELL This farm is strong limestone and --s~~
contains the best wheat land in the Back Greek
Valley. Theother tract contains al0 Acres,
with a new Dwelling EEousc, Country
GRiST MILL, and other out.houscs. with fine
large meadow, and young ORCHARD. allthe
above lands join each other, and are in GOOD
state Of cultivation, situated four miles north
west of Hedgesyille.
Iefms--0ne third cash. the balance in two
equal paymentswith legal interest from the day
Of sale, at 9 and Is months; the deferred pay.
ments to be secured by bonds and deeds Of truss
upon the property.
ROBERT Y. SNODGRAsS.
January "a, lS55--ts Commissioner
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1855-01-31
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KANSAS.

Gen John W Whitfield the recently e
leeted delegate from Kansas, in reply to in
terrogltories as to what were the Issues H.
volved in his election, declares that he was
elected as an Administration Democrat. and
further says:
lregad the election as deciding the qucs-
ton Whether the settlers of Kansas believe
themselves capable of regulating their domes
tic fairs in their own way. and determiu so
far as the decision is LETT TO them. to up
hold and maintain their rights OF self govern
ment against all interference and dictatiou
from abroad. The people OF that territory,
composed Of settlers from all sections of the
Union Americans in loyalty to the consi-
tuition, Americans in the epi'it of adventure
that has led them to their new homes. Amer
icaps in consciousness of their intelligence
and capacity and rights as treemen have
declared by the late election that they ask Of
the general government the treatment due to
I freeufeu efmature uge, and not the treatment
due to vassals or minors. Severlng the ties
which bound them to other States. they have
/ identified themselves with the fortunes and
4 the destiny Of Kansas To them, they con.
ceive, (and have so declared by the late elec
tion.) belongs the exclusive right Of shaping
| the institutions under which they are to live
and which they viii transmit as an inheri-
! lance to their children.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1855-01-31
RULES AND nEGuLTioNs
agreed upon BY the Editors Of tie Eighth
District, to take effect on and after
the lSt dnv Of HIM 1sh4

agreed upon BY the Editors Of tie Eighth
District, to take effect on and after
the LIST day Of May. 1851
For marriage announcements, no charge
win he made.
Obituary notices not exceeding ten lines
mil be inserted gratis. The excess above
that number Of liues will be charged accord.
ing TO the advertising rates. Tributes of re-
spect will be charged at advertising rates.
All commanicati rs designed to promote the
personal interests Of individuals, or that do
not possess general interest, will be charged
for at the usual advertising rates. Those Of
an offensive personal character will not be in-
serted
All advertisements forwarded by Newspa.
per Agents will be charged at the usual ad.
vertising rates; aud must be accompanied By
the cash or It's equivalent, deduciing the com
mission.
Patent medicines shall be charged for at
the usual rates of yearly advertisements. and
'.bishop notices double the advertising rates.
Extracts from other papers referring to such
advertisements will be subject to the regular
advertising rates,
Candidates announcements for Office of
emolument will be charged at advertising
-ates.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1855-01-31
NEW ADv4RTisEMEkTs.
PROSPECTUS or TIE
"BERKELEY REG0RnEs.''

lfENllE undersigned intends to commence the
! IL publication ola new weekly paper, in Mar
! tinsburg, Virginia, on or about the LIST of April
next, under the title Of the BERKELEY RE
| C0RDER."
! The paper will be neutral in politics and reIi-
| gion, and shall be devoted entirely to NEWS,
| LITERATURE and MISCELLANY, and to the
best interests of our State and People.
The Proprietor will seek 10 make the Recorder
a welcome visitor to every family, furnishing
them weekly compendium Of whatis transpi-
ring in the world, the local items of the town
and County, original and select literature, choice
miscellany and editorial variety.
Boosting one of the most beautiful and enter
prsing inland towns and this the scat Of one of
the wealthiost, best cultiyarcd and most finely
cultivated Counties in Virginia with thriving,
industrious and intelligent population, it shall
be the aim Of the Recorder to become an indis-
pensable adjunct, by identifying itself with the
advancement of the Educational, Agricultural,
the Mercantile and Mechanical! interests Of our
people, and through its columns to foster and
Keep alive that spirit of thrift and energy which
is destined 60 throw into the possession of our
citizens still greater ratio of wealth and con-
tentment
Neither political disputation nor sectalion
controversy shall ever find place in the columns
of the Recorder. Such matters have more APP
propriate sphere in those journals protesting an
an authority to discuss them, and our patrons
may rest assured that our paper will be to all
intents and purposes, entirely neutral.
The BERKELEY RECORDER will be Of the size
Of the Charlestown Free Press or the Spirit Of
Jefferson. The printing department will beun-
der the control Of practical Printer, and in
design and neatness the paper will be fair
specimen Of Typography.
G~5@The terms VIII be two dollars a year, pay
able upon receipt of the first number
The subscriber will canvass the County for
the purpose OF obtaining subscriptions, and be
hopes his friends will interest themselves in be-
half of the enterprise.
d. SMITH ElCIlELBLRGER.
Iannnrv I'll lShn-2fk
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1855-01-31
THE GAZETTE.
AMEnIcAsIsM AND SLAVERY.

The mission Of the Administration presses slc
party leaders, seems to be TO prove the Identity
of Arncricanism and Anti-slayery. For months
past their papers have teemed with the most
powerful efforts to fasien the odiam upon The
the American party. The New York Herald,
than which no paper did more 70 elevate FRAME
LIN PIERCE to the position he now occupies,
upon this subject says: "Thc Know-Nothings,
then, Of the North, ARE not IN tie league Of The
aati-slarsrp societies. The new American petty,
throughout the North and throughout ti,e Union,
stands upon the safe and national ground Of
absolute non Intervention on tic slavery qlrs-
ton. They regard tho sluioct Of slavery us a
local question, and rs such, they simply pro-
poge 20 leave It to the legislation Of the States
respectively concerned, and 70 the people Of the
Territories that may bc interested. Nothing
more. The Know Nothings have openly pro-
claimed this platform at their recent jubilecs at
Boston and elsewhere; aIll tl4ey arc the subjects
Of the biiterest hostility Of Lloyd Garrison's
LiJerator and all the Abolition journals of the
North"
The New York Tribune says: 1.-The Order is
not asatral, but openly and ayowedly pro-Sla-
very! cit makes war upon the opponents Of
slavery extension, on Mr.. Chase and Mr.. Sum-
ncr, as well as Mr. sewardp Such is the dec
aiation Of the Sonth-hatius, slayery-loathing
Gritsne-suoA is the admission Of GREELY him
sclf.
And what says the "Natjoadl Era"-the
.yowed and recognized National Organ Of the
Abolitionists! IL says this-''A few months
since, the free States bid fair to be united not
only in the Congressional elections, but in the
Presidential election of 1856, in opposition to
Slavery and the Slave Power. Noto they are
sismited -ltuidcd by Nofhingism, rem
aered helpless BY Acknowledgment betore the
united Stare Interest"
In relation to Mr.. Banks, and his speech in
the House Of Representatives, the Era says:
In his first speech this session gin which he at
telnpts to yindeato Know Nottingham he not
only avoids the Slavery issue, but, where it re
ses necessarily before him, turns his face away
from it. He stands up The rrrytmPersonation Of
Of Tie policy and spirit Of The Order knom moth
Jag Of Slavery or Aat,-Siarerg."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1855-01-31
flarrieO,

On Thursday last. by Rev. G. w. COOPER
Mr.. DANIEL o. SNYDER. Of this place, &c
Miss SUSAN w. QUINN, of Hedgesville.
= On the 4th of January. by Rev. JAMES WATTS
Mr.. JACOB CLARK to Miss SUSAN SWISH
Err, both of this County.
On the 25th of January, by Rev. G. w.
EooPEg, Mr.. JOHN v. PETERMAN to Miss
MARY L. THR0CKMORTON, both Of this
place.
On the 9th instant, in Baltimore by Rev. ID.
G. BRAGoNrER. Mr. JOHN w. TAYLOR, of Ce-
Gil County, Maryland, and Miss MARGARET
Mel i RE, formerly of this place.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1855-01-31
q -lasr I La 80 80 !. .s-Jls~sszs
CONGRESS
On Tuesday Of last week

/ On ~ eSuay VI last WIN
HOUSE, Nr. Faulkner, from the Commit
tee on Military Affairs, reported bills of the
following titles, which were severally read
twice nd committed:
| A bill for the construction of military
road in Oregon Territory.
A bill granting pension to Joseph McCor-
mick
A bill authorizing the Sc ,retary ofWar to
purchase sites and contract f)r the erection
of arsenals in Texas aud New Mexico, and
in the Territory Of Washington or Oregon.
Also, from the same committee, reported
back. without am ndmcnt, Sena resolution
in relation to surgeons mates of the army of
The Revolution which was committed
On Thursday last
Mn. FAULKNER asked leave to report from
the Committee on Military Afairs sundry
matters appertaiuing to Territorial business.
Mn. EDGERToN desired to know if the bill
for raising three thousand volunteers snot
among those which the gentleman desired to
report.
Mn. FAULKNEk replied it was not, but that
he would attempt 10 get it before tie House
on Monday.
Mr.. LErcHER. II the gentleman wishes
to report any railroad bills object,
Much of the last week was spent in discus sing
the French Spoliation Bill which passed the
House on Saturday last by vote OHIO yea to
76nays.
Nothing Of Importance has been done in the
Senate
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1855-01-31
COURSE THE WINGS.

The Administration papers are giving them
selves great deal Of unnecessary trouble 10
relation to the Wing party. For ourselves, we
do not believe there will be the slightest hes
itation in the course of the Wings. They
have not. according to the election futurns
majority III the state. They desire TO de
feat the Democratic organization. If they
cannot have those whom they would prefer.
they would in any event, have a choice, be-
tween the candidates before the people II
sound. reliable men, in opposition 10 the Dem
ocratic organization are presented to them
for their snffrages they ,oiH pote or the OPP
position caniidatee Alexandria Gazette
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1855-01-31
LATLR FROM At ROPE.

The Pacific arrived on Thursday last, bring
ing the usual weekly instalmcnt Of foreign IN
telligence. The most important item of news
is the announcement that the Emperor of Rus
STA has accepted not only Che four points, but
bat has further agreed TO the Interpretation
placed upon them by England, France and
Austria. We can scarcely tell what Will be the
eject Of this uatil more crmpleo accounts are
received. 1t is doubtful, also whether Russia s
acceptance is unconditional or clogged by reser-
vations and explanations that may deprive it of
peaceful promise it at the first blush pre-
scnts. The effect Of this news in England was
an immediate advance of the funds, but por-
ton of the advance was afterwards lost. Hos
tilities continued uniutcrruns by negotiations.
From Seyastopol we have nothing definite
The assault had been again postponed. Omar
Pacha lad gone TO the Crimca, and the Russians,
taking advantage Of his departure, had again
crossed the Danube, and taken possession Of
several towns. The Austrian troops, it is repcr.
ted refused to oppose this movement Of tn,
Russians.
With The exception Of a terrible innnlation a
Hamburg, The general news presents few points
of interest. The loss Of the packet ship Gcorg,
Canning with AL on board, is confirmed adding
another to the painful list Of ocean disasters.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1855-01-31
ECLiPsEs F0A THE YEAR 1858.

There will be this year four eclipses
two Of the sun ami two of the moon:
che fir't.t til eclipse of the moon May l
at 10 o'clock SIS minutes in the evening
visible.
The second partial eclips of tie SUI
May 10, at O'Clock 8 minutes in tie even
ing; Invisible here -only visible towards the
North pole, Greenland, aud the north part Of
North America. latitude 60 and 81.
The third a total eclipse OF the moon, De-
tober %. at 2 O'Clock 80 minutes in the NOR
ming invisible.
The fourth, partia! eclipse Of the sun No
vember 9, at 3 O'Clock 60 mi nutes in the af
teinoon; Invisible here, and only visible at
the South Pole
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1855-01-31

GEN. SCOTT ON THE EASTERN WAR.

The Washington correspondent of the
Charleston Mere ury writes as follows:
81 bad recently the pleasure of hearing
the criticism Of General Scott on the war in
the C,nea. look upon Scott as one Of The
great captains Of the age, and liste cd with
great in crest to his IDEAS. Ii says the al
lies committed great blunder in delaying
tue attack upon Seyastopo. as long as they
did ; that Immediately after raj lug the seige
OF Silli,tria, they should have attacked Sc
vastopol, at which time there was a conpar-
atively small force in the Crimea that the
allies cannot take 5evastopol unless they re-
ceive reinforcement giving them sup priority
of force to the ex ent o from thirty to fifty
per cent; that the Russian regular soldiers
are the test troops Ia the world for defence;
they never fly, but perish, unless ordered to
retreat He thinks the allies labor under
great disadvantage in having two command
ing generals that the road to victory is
through unity of design. The inference |
would draw from General SCOTS idea is, that
Stvastopol will not be taken; for | doubt
whether the allies can throw such prepon-
dercnce of force there as is necessary. The
General further saio that the allies could not
re-embark now without imm nse loss men,
and all the materials of war in camp except
the weapons in their hands,"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1855-01-31
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THELATE STORM.

We have accounts Of the terrific character
of the storm of Monday morning as far South
as Petersburg, Virginia Trees were uproot-
ed. Faces blown down, aud window tliuds
driven ia with great fury. At Richmond it
is described as having been terrific, with hail
wind, thunder and lightning as vivid as in
mid summer. Trees, fences signs, and the
roofs of houses suffered much.
At Pbilsdelpbi it was fearful hurricane un-
roofing market street bridge, aud destroying
among others the Shiffler Hose House. a
building four stories high The accounts OF
destruction in that city ell columns CT the
newspapers, and at New York and other pla-
ces the storm was equally violent. The ship
piog has suffered severely.
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ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE.

The Richmond Post has published can adj
dress to the people OF Accomac and North
ampton counties,in reply 10 the iette of Hen
~ A. Wise on Know Nothngism.o Mr.
Wise charges the new party with proscrip-
! ton. "But," says the address, s'we III st
emphatically deay the truth of this charge
of prescription. If voting against men who
nertan opinions of which We do not APP
prove, or who favor the elevation 10 office of
meu whom we think ought not to be elevated
thereto, be prescription, then, indeed, are
the Know Nothinss guilty of that sin; and
so is Mr.. Wise; he is hardened in the crime,
lie di,approves of the principles Of the Wing
party, aud thinks Wings oaght not to be
elected to office on account If their principle;
therefore he votes against them or 10 fol-
low his definition Of TIC term, (which sup
pose has lately come out in some new-fash-
Toned dicli nary proScrites them" The
address considers the new party move ment
of the people in behalf of patriotism and re-
iorDl
sMore than ever" it AYERS, s'they are ia
King the solution Of the great problem OF
self-government into their own hands, and
becoming il truth their own lawgivers =
The province Of dcyi.ing the policy and mea-
sures of government, heretofore nsurped by
politicians, is falling within the control of the
proper and legitimate authority. Hence, to
the amusement of political leaders aud the
CONSERVATION of some, the people of 'he coun-
try have lately uprisen with one general and
spontaneous emotion, and flung to the breeze
the banner of a new policy, spurning all mere
distinctions, aud looking to the veal of the
| Republic.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1855-01-31
FUNERAL oBsEoUIEs OF THE LATE col.
EDMUND r. BUN TER.

Col. HUNTER, as our readers are aware, died
4, Bath, on the 9th day Of September last, Of
the then prevailing and terribly fatal disease
here--the cholera. His body was inferred there
Temporarily, bis friends intending to have It re-
moved to Martinsburg, to rest with his ances-
tors and members Of bis own family. Accord
ingiy, on Wednesday last, attended BY Com
mittee Of his~Masonie Brethren, oil that was
mortal Of Col HUNTER was brought to this
place for final intcrment. On Thursday last,
the members Of the Masonic, Odd Fellows Red
Mems and United Brothers Lodgcs--of all Of
which the deceased was an active lncnlber-with
a large number Of visiting Brothers, and yer1-
large concourse Of the citizens Of our tcwn and
County assembled to pay the Las. sad tribute Of
respect to the memory Of thieir departed Brother
and Friend. About o'clock, p. NJ, the ppo-
cesslon was foT1.ied at the Market House square,
ana proceed by the shepherdstown Brass Band,
mcged 10 the Rail Road Depot to receive tho
corpsc-it then proceeded to the Episcopal bu-
rying ground, whore the body was inferred
each Of the Orders Of which the deceased was q
member performing its beautiful and impressive
burial service. The procession then repaired TO
the Methodist u. Church to listen to the Address
Of the Rev. Dr. JAMES d. McCABE, Of Wheeling.
After prayer by the Rev. d. F. SPRIGG, Dr.
MeCABE addressed one Of the largest and most
attentive audiences ever assembled in Martins
burg the Speaker referred TO his long and in
innate acquaintance with his deceased Brother
spoke eloquently Of his many yirtues-his UNI
finching integrity in all the relations of life
his high standing as a citizen and christian
and the high position he occupied as Mason,
being at the time Of his death Grand Master of
Masons in Virginia.
The Address was altogether beautiful, elo-
quent ard appropriate, and if wemay Judge from
the universal expression it relation to it, more
than answered the expectations Of all who heard
it. The high, well-earned and just fame of the
Speaker was more than sustained by this effort.
We understand the Address will be published. |
The exercises were closed with the benediction
by Rev. r. A. FINK.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1855-01-31
VALUABLE FARM ron ssIEs!!


heirs Of the late John Fark. a,sa
VIII olier for sale. before the Cour,. II. -
q 1o. n Martinsbarg. on MONDAY. lTrS
- i-aa' tSours-dayl their kARM in Berkeley 4,
"a, aine miles South Of Martinsburg the Conn
sea ACRES
OF productive land--part limestone .ns
slate, OF the best quality-about Ion 49, faH
OF va!aabEe TIMER. the balance :, ~.
good state e cultivation. and vel ad.r.1S
ted to the production Of the various rrs,r. u,
grasses grown in this section OF the coun,r, "Aa
The Improvements consist Of n l,r., =.
story DWELLING HOUSE and KITCus 80 10
IN, large and convenient BARN ~. Es3
tensive Stabl,ng, Dairy, tiranary Co,,, mss
House, Smoke House. Blacksmith shon - So
There IS on the PREMISES coed App a as
ShAhD, with a variety Of Pear. ), ii, o ~,
other Fruit Trees. The water-whieb /. s anu
nisned by several Springs-is pure, ah,ns ,sa,
ana mas never been known to fail and i !, Il,
ua1ed that Stock can have free Access ~ (, e.
nearly every field, at all seasons. = !" 'a''n
The Farm contains large pronortio, of -
Meadow land. is convenient 10 a large 49,, 800
range, and Is In every respect highly dcsiysbla
as a Stock. Farm.
The situation is healthy and pleasan, conr.
nient to several Churches, Schools. Pos, (a,ca
Mills Stores, &c, Sc. ''
As purchasers wishing to purchase vii, 4,
course, first view the property, it is deemed nm
necessary to give further description.
10 The Ierms--which will be aceommo5,.
ting-will he made known on The day az ssa
or previously, on application 10 the sabsey,h',
living on the land. JAMES PARK,
Jan. 81, '55--ts For self and other heirs
G-rAdams Sentinel, Gettysburg, Pa, copy
and send bill to this office w
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1855-01-31

EGy-Tbe Richmond Examiner fearlessly
launches its deuuncialions against the resolu-
tians recently adopted BY tho Democratic
State Convention If Ohio, and prououncos
the m full Of lies"
1t says there is more honesty in downright,
rampant pbolitiOulsm, than in such cowardly
sneaking. miserable cezeuage as the follow,
ing:
Resolved, That the people of Ohio, now
as they have always done. look upon slavery
SIS an civil, and unIavora BILE to the develop
ment Of the spirit and practical benefits o.
free Institutions: and that, entertaining these
sentiments, they will at all times feel IT to o'
their duty to use all power clearly given by
the terms Of the national compact, TO prevent
its increase to mitigate, and finally to eradi'
/ cate the evil
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1855-01-31

1T APPEAkS LIKE A FIRE IN A DRY PRAi-
RE.

A correspondent writing US from Wash
ington city. says: "A Congressional coun-
ell of Know Nothings has been organized in
this city, aad there are now over seventy
application before il Tor membership from Con-
gressmen. have just returned from Vir-
ginia and am satisfied that Wise will meet
with terrible defeat Over sixty thousand
members arc now enrolled God speed the
work - Clipper.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1855-01-31

WILL be offered for sale a, public auction
w on SATURDAY,h he l7th day Of Fetrp-
arg aeri, on the premises,
SO BUILDING LOTS,
. LOTS OH Martin Street. 81 feet front by
$50 feet deep.
| LOT on College Alley. so feet by l63
feet known as the Hooper lot.
. LOTS 81 by $50, on Martin Street,
/ do. 50 Z l04, on Church Alloy,
known as the Shannon lot.
2LOTs on German Street. between King sna
John street 50 feet by LOB.
5 LOTS Oh Raleigh street, 90 by lis feet.
G on Tuscarora read, SO by 200 iecs.
6 on South side of Burke Srect. ta.en-
ded, So flet front by l9S feet dtep.
7 on Norh side Of Burke Street, 80
feet front BY 23l feet deep.
Is !" on the South side of Martin Street,
extended so feet by los deep.
:" on North side, leo feet front BY va.
aious depths.
TERMs-One third cash, the balance in two
equal payments Of II and Is months, secured
10y bonds and deeds Of trust on the property
sold. with interest from day Of sale.
gTsale to commence at / clock. A. NJ,
NM \. RIDDLE.
Executor Of the Estate Of Chas. ID. Stewart.
ADAM STEWART Ancioncer.
Martinsburg January "a, 1855.