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THO CHARLES F. KYNER

You are hereby notified that on the 10th
day of the next term of Circuit Court Of
Berkeley County, West Va, | will move
the said Court to appoint Trustee in the
place of Edmund Shaw in a
Trust Deed executed by you to
said Shaw, for the benefit Of David Thomp-
son, on the 9th day Of July, 1871 and Of
Record in the Office of the Clerk of the
County Court of said county, in Deed
Book 90, page $50 and 1871.
Martinsburg, April 10, 1875.
pril "a 4tw. DAVID THOMPSON.
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JAMES n. MARI.
:
23l6 9Th st. First ASS Postmaster Gen
WASHINGTON, Sept. Is, 1879.

WASHINGTON, Sept. Is, 1879.
After suffering for two years with the
distressing disease known as Rheumatism,
and Having tried great many remedies
without effect, became entirely discour-
aged and faithless in all remrdies, but
through the persuasion of friend pur-
chased two bottles Of Durang's Rheumatic
Remedy of Msssrs. Helphenstine and Bent
ley, at the same time remarking that had
no faith in it whatever; nevertheless,
tried it according to directions. and to my
great surprise, after taking three doses,
was able to walk comfortably without
the use of cane. My hands were so bad
ly effected as to be almost useless. am now
able to follow my usual occupation nearly
as we'll as ever. | am satisfied this medi-
cine will cure rheumatism IN all its forms
All who may be afflicted try itand be sat-
isfed. GEO. w. TICHENOR,
No. HOS Maryland Avenue.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. Is.
We cheerfuliy state that Mr.. Tichenor
is in our employ, and can fully endorse his
statement as to his improvement in health
JNO. WELLSTOOD,
President Columbian Bank Note Co.
GEO. JONES. Vice President
w. w. WORDEN, Trustee
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.sat Che lowest prices for cash.
With his present increased facilities he
~ prepared to dispense p reseysptio ac-
Snording TO the latest and strictest rules of
4barrnacy to his customers and all who
NAV favor him with their support and con-
sidence, at as low prices as any drug store
IN any city.
Eaeden Seeds on hand.
mE~F For medicines at night, pull the
~ Feb. 20, l875-lIdaw.
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MONEY WANTED.

Six hundred dollars wanted. Real es-
tate security and reasonable interest given.
Cor further information apply at this of
fsee. April 30-tdaltw.
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SPRING MILLINERY.
x1arge e. Fashionable stock.

MRS. l.. KAPF, corner OF Queen and
Martin Streets, in rooms over Emmert &
Fiery's store. has opened new and fash
enable stock Of fine Millinery, to which she
Invites the attention of the public. She
has al the fashionable styles and shapes
in hats ar d bonnets, trimmed and untrim-
cned, at low figures. A splendid line of
the most fashionable trimmings on hand
Hats and bonnets shaped, bleached and
trimmed on short notice. All kinds of
stamping done.
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Summer hats cheap at Deatrick S.

JusT RECEIVED, another lot of 10
doz. 3-buttoh kid gloves, all sizes,
sat ST.. per pair, the best and cheap
asst glove in town, at
I'll. N. DEATRIcKs.
Oct Gift.
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I5O RUSETELS

alf prime Clover Seed on hand and for sale
ct EVANSVILLE MILLS,
Martinsburg, w. Va
March G, l875-wtf.
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NEW I'D refreshments IS.
rTATE OF WEST VIRGINIA

CTATE OF WEST VIRGINIA
At Rules held in the Clerks Office of
Circuit Court Of Berkeley County, on
the 9th day of April, 1876,
Thomas j. Calvin, j. M. Calvin, and
Mary K. his wife, Geo. A. Schoppert
and Sarah W., his wife; Thomas Arm
strong and Emily, his wife, and Hes
ter Calvin,
James b. Calvin and Huldah his wife.
The object of this proceeding by an
amended bin, is to correct an error in
the original bill in this cause, and bring
to the knowledge of the court the fact
that Hester Calvin, one of the Co-par-
TONERS named in said bill, is entitled to
3-7ths of the estate named therein, and
that the other co-partioners named
in said bill are each entitled to one sew
enth thereof.
And it appearing on affidavit fled in
this suit, that the said defendants Jas.
b. Calvin and Huldah Calvin his wife
are not residents of this State, they are
hereby required to appear within four
weeks after the date ofthe first publica-
ton of this order, and do what is neces-
sary to protect their interests in this
matter e. S. TROXELL, Clerk
MILLER, P. Q. April10,4w
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Ladies white and colored corsets only
80 cents, at DEATRlCkS.
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BEATTY = a y O..

nB Send stamp for full Information
Price List, de-, &c. DANIEL +. BEATTY
Warrington, N. J.
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MUSIC TEACHING

DROF. CHARLES o. PAPE has taken
J. up his residence in Martinsburg, and is
now receiving pupils in his music class. He
gives instructions in vocal and instrument
tai music. He will visit pupils at their
homes, or give lessons at the Stewart
House, having secured the use of the par
lor Tor that purpose. He gives lessons on
piano, organ, guitar, and in yocalization.
II Il r M 8.
Per quarter 10 weeks) ............. $l2.50
l month e lessons per week )....... 500
/ " 3 " ...... $50
Prof. Pape can be seen at the Stewart
House, or orders left with the proprietor
of the House, in the Professors absence,
will receive prompt attention.
N3- Particular attention given to the
tuning OF Pianos, and all work warrant
ed. Parties in the country wishing Pi.
amos tuned must furnish conveyance, or
pay extra for travelling expenses.
For references, call at independent Of
fee. (apr2l, d W and swift.
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SPECIAL LOCALS.
EVERY FARMER

IA Berkeley county is requested to see our
Country Hammered Pillow
Iron before purchasing. We only ask
you to see them, and we are sure Of SELL
ing ii. A: RIDDLE,
King Street Hall.
March 8, l8T5--wtf.
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Good Things to Eat.

English Chow Chow, loose in any
quantity prepared Mustard, Tomato
Gatsup, Pepper Sauce, Ocean Trout,
Canned Salmon, Canned Oysters, Smo-
ked Herring, Scotch Herring, Graniola
sor cracked wheat, Maccaroni, Canned
Fruits and Vegetables, Prunes, Orang-
ss, Lemons and Dates. Rio and pure
Java Coffee; Chocolate and all other
sieasonable Groceries at
WISNER Sc SONS.
April 23-3tda1tw.
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Pers ons desiring a SINGER SEWING
TdACH1NE can be supplied by calling on
Hir. l.. Kapp. (apl27 lmdaw
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3.L.W.BAKER, DRUGGIST,
NO. 12 NORTH QUEEN ST,

having (at great cost and expense) fitted
up first-class Drug Store, is now furn-
DRUGs,
MEDICINES,
FANCY ARTICLES,
AND NOTIONS
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Gg- Manufactured bv Helphenstine 4
Bentley, Druggists, Washington, d. G.
Sold by all Druggists. Price one dol
lar bottle. (May7, rs lyrw'
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WASHINGTON, July 10, 1874.

Messrs. Helphenstine & Bentley:
| suffered for more than thirty years
from chronic rheumatism, at times in a
helpless condition, during which period
employed tho best medical skill, but find
ing no relief, boaghta bottle of Durang' 8
Rheumatic Remedy" and when had ta-
ken it all, Sixteen doses) was well man,
and as write this certificate am perfectly
free from pain, all owing to taking the
above medicine. ! regard it as the only
preparation ever gotten up that will effec-
tuvlly cure rheumatism.
JOHN P. BENTLEY
Chief of Pablic Debt Division, lst Audi
tors Office, Treasury Department, Wash
ington, D. G.
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Government sewed shoes, for men,
Cor sale cheap, at .DEATR1CKS.
asnril l7trw.
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We have just received our stock
ofRobert Buist's Garden Seeds. 1t
as unnecessary to say any thing
about these seeds As they sell them
ssslves. The Seeds are bought and
yact sold on commission.
I'll. "a. RIDDLE,
feb. 27-daw tfl King st. Kali.
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A large lot Of Ladies and Misses shoes
sad CATERS Just received, and which
will be sold very low for cash at
DEATRICK'S,
npril lO.twf
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We are receiving our Spring Stock Of
Boots and Shoes for Men, Boys and
Youths by the case, direct from the
manufacturers, which will be sold very
low for cash at
III. N. DEATRICK'S.
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March 8, ls75--wtf.
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1Aar3O, 75lydaw e o W.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-09-18
DOMESTIC DIrLOMACY.

SHE WAS watching NJ the window
IS | hurried down the street,
"a the simple brown nerinn
That fancy looks so neat,
Snd her smile | thought porlcntuus
IL was 50 exceeding sweet.
I1el sh, met me at The threshold
With very loving kiss
That recalled the early stage,
Of our matrimosial bliss,
And felt at once ircnor--
Mas therc anything amlss?
So The cnildren were all quiet,
And the hearth was very bright,
Sud my pet our roguish Charlie
Vas quite fesial in hls white;
Srt braeed myself for something,
BE shat something what IL might.
Ny chair was near thc fire
aud my slippers by its side,
Ny pipe was very handy
aud my papers open wide,
sBd she wore the pretty brcasl-piH
That gave her when bride.
the dinner was perfection
u WAS lavish witbou, waste;
The soup was yerinicelli
And exactly to my taste,
Sbile the desser! was a triumph
~ artistic skill in paste.
AHd when the mea, was over,
And The inner man at rest,
she dreH her chair beside me,
With the baby on her breast;
md felt, and 30 told her.
| wac ose among the bleSt.
,4hl the smile OF tender radiance
That illumined all her face
ss elasped her to my bosom
In q lovers fond embrace
twas then she softly whispered:
Won't you let me have that iace:'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-09-18
THREE TIM rs ONE,

Keep your baby fashions,
Little maid;
Growing up will spoil you,
I'm afraid;
When the bonny girlies grow,
llllf their prettinesses go
People say.
Who csLa look at such Us y0l
Nithou. G.pang or two
Wcll-a-day!
: could, IA keep you.
Tiny chit,
is you are this minute,
Every bit.
Not another inch of height;
Aren't sc tail enough now, quite
Twofeet two:
Why, I'd give my Sunday bonnet
And the purple posics on Il.
TO be you
sopiI the bullet only
Hold the flower,
Gould YOU spare your d!mple>
Half ad hour,
Nigh. recOlloct, you see,
Nav things looked when I was three.
Very well.
You know what there ia 10 say,
toull he Uic Us | some day
Won't you tell?
Al, did but manage
Matters here,
Nua.pre5 should tit you
Many a year;
fOr dread lest when you're old
tpuNl have lost your heart OF gold
On the way:
That were saddcr don't forget
Than 20 AVE To see my pet
Getting gray,
hOldHuchs may soBC day
Miss their crinklc;
Eurehead learn the feeling
OF a wrinkle.
Sever mind, SO naught be stole
from tne sunny-tcmpercd soul
Worth sigh.
TRieyish fate vii, have 10 pay
Al DE- ever took away
By aud b..
'top yoG, then, I'd dare not,
Ii might,
Though BE risk, stand heavy,
Black--or white;
''smc % hazard, every whit:
LUCK and uhluck, tus, Tor IL,
Yes rnp;
Take your chances with the resi-;
Natures methods must he best,
rs things 60.
t'arsd Pen.Toh ST. N,cio,ds .Jot September.
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ru.,ry WORDS rnoa JOHN To JAMES
BY WILLIAM rIrSToS.
ie wish 10 make remark,

Me wish to make remark,
IN words that come much plain,
That your way be muchec dark,
And YOU he tricks some vain,
Mr.. James Truth Of the mount,
Which same me will rise explain
Al, James, that be your name,
And me no try deny,
That with speakee Of the same,
Tear make water Of my eye.
For you seem some so all good,
But no be good by and by.
Il be August, call third,
Warm California skies,
Much might then be inferred,
You be brighten likewise.
Tut no, the way you treat,
Makee me 'Merica man despise'
DE play with you small! game,
With trick you well command,
Ne know no much the same;
Ne watch you play one hand,
AZ you sit by the table,
Look smile, all sweet, he bland.
But VIII had many cards stock,
All my sight TO grieye,
.Gurhee my mind give shock,
See them up his sleeve,
Ne know them ace and bower,
Die know he try deceive
Ne then Try Christian play,
Ne poor John Chinee.
Re try best goodee way,
And no let you two see;
Ne trick you with same card,
But you done same 10 me!
Then you smile man Nyc,
As you think find me,
And walt no time but up NY
And white man rougheo be,
Have no wish hear explain,
But hurt John Chinec'
Yc no tell what cnsue,
Me no more then take hand,
Ne like leaves all strew,
Muchee badee-kick-lihe sand,
Cards from Will, you, me,
Like SHELLS on sca.stranc!
4SIbox and watch you long,
Me see you muchee packt,
III know you muchce strong,
Die think you no lovee fact,
Ne try your trick to win,
While my hands little waycd,
Which me wish to remark.
In words you makec plain.
ION white James try trick dark,
You say heather way vain,
DE goed-if white man not bad,
Which In Sin same maintain
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LuMLEY'S PARDNER.

I haYe forgoiten the name he brought with
him from The State, for nobody called him
anything else but 'Iumley's Partner
We miners have familiar knack of re
Christening. And name once altered sticks
70 man as long as he sticks 10 the mines
10, even after Lumley had thrown up his
claim and left the dlggings, a good three
ysals ago, Lamleys Pardner still remained
y hDger- pOs;to trace The distance back. After
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While we guarantees as..Good WORK as
any city jobbers, wa challenge compar-
son of Prices With any :other estaolish-
meatS
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-06-05

tion Of achieving brilliant triumph
and retaining their noble common
wealth from the corrupt and incapa-
bic rule Of the Democracy. From the
signs in the political sky there is ev-
cry reason to believe that u reaction
from the results of the elections OF
last fall has set in, and we shall have
been sorely deceived if the keystone
and Buckeye States do not go on the
record in October as repudiating the
idea that the control of their govern
ments and that Of the nation belongs
to the Democratic rather than the
Republican party.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-06-05
THE THIRD TERN" SPECTRE
VANISHED.

/ At last the spectral vision Of hor-
rid shape with wrinkled front and
covering mien, seeming to portend
The destruction Of our government,
has been driven from the imagination
|pf those timid people who saw in the
assumed desire of President Grant to
secure third term, the advent of
this bugbear of C@sarism" or one
nan power. The Republican State
convention of Pennsylvania having
,dopted a resolution declaring it I'M
wise to elect President for q third
erm, Gen. Grant has addressed let
Ter to the chairman of that body un-
Iqniyocally asserting that he is not a
candidate for reelection. would
lot accept nomination if it were
enlered me-" says the President,
unless it should come under such
circumstances as to make it al lmper-
stive duty-circumstances not likely
b arise"
There is no installing the intent
If this language. The blunt soldier
peaps what he says, and no cunning
construction of his emphatic disayow-
d by political trieksters will alter its
character in the estimation of the peo-
re at large. They accept it ass a
declaration in good faith that its au-
tlor will not seek and does not desire
athird term, and that question is viz
TALLY eliminated from the political
sues of the approaching campaign.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-06-05

Tho Physiological Journal aud life illus
trated for June comes to us few days later
in the month than is its wont a delay owing
probably to the recent death Of its well
known publisher. Aside from the sadness
occasiOned by this event, it il an admirable
specimen of this admirable monthly, aud in
dicates clearly enough the spiras Ut contin-
uance and progress which has 80 long char
acterized its management. Among its many
good things are Physiognomy in the Pulpit !;
Bishop Cummins of the Reformed Episcopal
Church; Our Busy Life; Alfred hnmine,
concluding chapters From the Cradle to
the Grave; Politeness ct Home and Abroad s, !;
What Boy The King BIRD; Tendencies Of
Investigation in Cerebral Anatomy Spread
Eagleisin, appropriate; Phases Of Cruelty;
A Story of Failure and its causes. We are
glad to learn that no change will be made in
the business except to enlarge and improve
its usefulness commensurately with the im-
proved facilities lately secured at the new
office, 737 Broadway, New York Price Of
the number, 30 cents; by the year, %. A
new volume begins with July. S. Il. Wells
& Co., Publishers.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-06-05

4 fatal quarrel occurred in the town
Of Houma, day before Yesterday, be-
tween Aessrs. I. P. SAerburne, Par
ish Judge of Terrebonne, and James
I. Reldep, formerly an Incumbent Of
the same office, which resulted in the
shooting Of the latter, who fingered
ten hours, then died Of bis wounds.
The difficulty grew out of legal con-
test for the judgeship, to which both
parties claimed to have been elected
Last November. They met Thursday.
each under the influence Of liquor, and
exchanged high words, Mr. Beldeu
advanced upon his antagonist with a
drawn sworl-cane, when the latter
produced q revolver and fred two
shots, ono striking BeIden in the
hand, the other in the right breast.
just below the nipple. 1t is generally
conceded that Mr.. Sl,erburne acted in
self-defense in this lamentable affair.
lie is in Jail awaiting examination.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-06-05

fifty Inhabitants Of the island Of Bar
ataria, and took their parole to ap-
pear in court ON a trial Of their cause.
That is the present stage Of the oys-
ter war, and order reigns at Cheniere
Cominada.
On Wednesday, Colonel D. F.
Boyd, Superin tendent of the State
University at Baton Rouge, obtained
the consent of Governor Kellogg to
accept the appointment rendered him
by the Khedive of Egypt, as super
intendent of the government military
school. It is believed this appoint
ment was procured through S. H.
Lockett, late professor Of engineering
in the State University, now in the
Egyptian service. Colonel Boyd has
a good reputation as disciplinarian
and educator, and it will appear quite
novel to bis many friends that lie has
consented to cast his lot among new
and strange associations. OF late
years the youngest has contributed
much to the brains and talent of the
Oldest nation of the world, and Amer
leans seem to be favorites with the
progressive Khedive. More anon.
GENERAL OBSERVER.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-06-05

For original humor, the Brashear
papers stand without rivals in the
State-but if they do not discontinue
tho practice Of cribbing the funny
items Of the Danbury Ne,cs and De-
troit Free Press, making only such
alterations IS are necessary to give
the purloined paragraphs local ap-
plioation, ne shall feel it o profess
sional duty to expose the cheat.
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FIFTEEN TO TWENTY DOLLARS SAVED
Any one wishing first-class sewing machine
can safe from fifteen to twenty dollars by
the simple strategy of choosing Wilson
Shuttle Sewing Machine, one of the most
perfect and capable machines ever invented.
1t has every valuable improvement that can
be named. and as all its friends know, works
with equal facility in all classes Of work and
ON all kinds Of goods. Machines will be de-
livered at any railroad station or steamboat
landing in this State, free of transportation
charges, if ordered through the Conpany's
Branch House, l89 Canal street, New Or
leans, La.
They send an elegant catalogue and chro.
mo circular FREQ on application.
This conpany want a few more good ageuts
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-06-05

The Madison journal, the only pa
per published regularly in Madison
parish, has again been deprived Of the
Official printing contract, which has
been given to y spasmodio publication
issued from q Yicksburg job Office.
And the Journal is a staunch, live
newspaper, q credit to its section.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-06-05

Tie recent raids by government
officials on illicit liquor have given
rise to new slang term" crooked
whiskey," which has grown into sud-
den universal use to describe liquor
upon which NO duties have been paid.
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II any of our younger readers wish
to receive a cheap and interesting lit
tie paper, we recommend them to the
Northern Messenger, published twice a
month at Montreal, Canada, by John
Doueall e. Son. Subscription, 80 cts.
per annum. @+
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-06-05
Saturday, June 5. 1875

Paul Gaze, step-son Of Hon. Fred.
Mario Of Terrebonne, was shot and
killed at ball in that parish on the
25th Of May, BY one Bourgeois, who
also received pistol wound,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-06-05

Revenue officers have seized the
rectifying establishment Of one w.
T. Marshall, Cincinnati, for illicit dis.
filling. A small still vas found in
the cellar 80 arranged as to run the
mash into q. sewer at a moments no.
tiee.i. An effort was made to use this
appliance upon the approach Of the
officers, but it failed, and the unlawful
institution was squelched by the mas
tiffs of the law who had scented the
serpentine liquor from afar.