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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1832-12-27

A. iiArpereFerry, on tbe 7th Instant, after a
Pr0trsrted pulmonary d'scss-, Mr. JASEs Ne
CEsGGAsB. 80 t,e 2is, year q his age.
On the 10Th inst II IIarperS-Perry, MIS- Nj
nALA BaETON, vife o. Nc. N-thsn Bentoa. sErd
3Oyesra Mrs y. sas for % years = mcnabcr u
abe Alethoiisi Society. She has leil several small
shildren 20 deplore her lOta.
On Tss,isy aigld Last, AsS MAuoAHrT. aged
3 years, daughter Of ME- John Fisher, of lhis
oounty
" consumption. yeser 'ay morning. after q
Jog and severe ilip,ss NJ. 1H0sas WSssSa,
Sgd AbOyt % years, sOa of Air. Michsei Wy
soaE, q this tOsR.
On the e9th November Isst ~ RosehiiI the
residence 81 the Rev. John Mines, nsar Rock
vile, nd Mr. BUsAs SsFrFS MfEGs wifc n
the Rev. 4. J. Addisoa Aiih~s. late q f'bilsd,l-
Phia, sged ~ yesFh
On Friday evening last IN the 06th year n his
sge, Mr.. LAWRKHCe NoLaSR. leaving q heipie.s
aoshcr sd sister 70 deYiorc the los 81 their COL,
suppos1. HIS drstlt sas occssiopcd ~ = Rail
Road car passing over his b0ty. facturing bod,
q Ne iess and tnangliuE his vhole person Re.
0,aesoaf ~ Poec.--. FrcasrTck Liam Dc. ~
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1832-12-27
SCHOOL.

TnNHE undersigned respectfully Informs the
citizens Of Chariestown and neighbour
hood, that he will open School for the in
struction OF children in the various branches
OF an English cduc,tion, on the first Monday
In January next, at his residence in the IVES,
end oil town. All who may be kind enough
!" patronize him, may rest assured that mo
pains VIII be spared TO promote heir into rests
lie returns has sincere thanks to those who
nave heretofore encouraged his school, and
pledges himself To endcasor, by the strictesi
regard to the interests of all concerned. 10
meri. continuance of their SUPPORT.
Terms, So per annum.
A. DAVIS.
Dec. 81, ls32.-3t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1832-12-27
LOOK OUT FOR
AEZEKE4A FORD.
"A NOTORIOUS swrNDr.ra

Nv ITO absconded from this place on the
w 10Th inst-Ie is apparently white
man, about 36 years of age, S feet 10 or II
inches high, well set, dark hair and dark eyes;
has good countenancc, considering; no visi-
bic sears; had on when he left here, a white
hat, brown frock coat, blue pantaloons, and
blue vest,-boots, and perhaps stockings. lie
no doubt will change his clothing the first OPP
portunlty, as he did soon after his arrival here.
he Is good driver Of oxen, and calls himself
stone mason, but knows nothing about it,
But above all, is best ut taking contracts for
buildings, obtaining credit TO considerable
amount, and leaving his creditors to ask
" do you know ford:r
Editors OF newspapers throughout the L.
States, will please notice the above i'm their
papers, as VIC conceive il duty due to the
public. JOHN d. JOHNSTON,
CHARLES HARPER,
LINEAR ID. CHAMBERLAIN
FRANCES URRAN,
SAMUEL II. JOHNSTON.
shcphcrdstown, Dec. -, 1899
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1832-12-27
From the Richmond Enquirer.

THURSDAY, DEC. 90.
"A petition was presented by Mr.. Faulkner,
Ot the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company,
praying for q subscription to their stock by
the State OF Virginia. ON this petition the
following select committee was appointed -
Messrs Faulkner, Harrison, Henshaw, Beard,
0aiiaher, Berry, Mullen, Sherrard, Hiner,
srown OF Preston, Mccoy, Henry and Vance |
On motion Of Air. Newman, the committee
OF Courts OF Justice was directed 10 inquire
into the expcdieDcy Of amending the act con-
eerning the OVofseers Of the Poor, &c, so as
70 permit the ovcrSeers elect TO take the oath
OF Office before justice of the pesce, as ell
rs the present mode, sc.
On motion Of MIR. GalIaher, the Committee
OF Claims was directed 20 examine the claim
Of ThomasGriggs against this Commonwealth,
for clothing furnished female lunatic con-
hned IN the jail Of Jefferson county, exc.
On motion Of Mr.. Anderson, the committee
OF Courts OF Justice was directed TO inquire
INTO The expedicncy Of amending the law "
as more shectually To prevent the retailing Of
sPfrituous liquors AZ or near any camp meet
ing or other place Of religious worship, &C.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1832-12-27

UVIlE Undersigned proposes q continue his
~ School at Jpper,iilc, tie ensuing year
The course Of instruction will embrace the
ordinary branches Of an English education,
the Latin and Greek languages, aud Mathe-
mates.
TERMS
For the Engiish bsphsb,s u education aIOnc. stG
per annuns
F0r the i.aiin snd Grrek, So
Hoard, Including 10 erpcns,s So PER snuum
x zach scholar vtil psy, snauslly Is cents, o.
Furnish NoDd 81 the school.
The devoted attention, and long experience
Of the undersigned, in she business q instruct
ing youth, encourage him 30 hope Cor con
tinuanre ~ public patronage.
The winter session will commence the first
Monday in January, 1888.
JOSEPH BAKER,
Dee 81, 1892 Upperyillo, Va
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1832-12-27
EHEN0bIe Will Property
FOR AAII.

NOR SALE, that we'll known property
n called HoPEW ELL MILLS, situated IN
Jefferson county, Virginia. The Sill House
Is substantial and cOmmOdious. n - built Of
stone, Is sixty feet Ia length by forty in " idtb
and has Eve floors. u contains four run Of
burrs, and Is amply furnished With al Deccs-
sary machinery 81 the latest and most APP
proved construction. There Is attached there
10 shout 20 acres sc ground, on which stand
good dwelling house, q millers' house and
an Office, together with good ,tabling. There
- also on ilo premises, thriving young Or
chard, and or ; acres of the ground - river
bottom aud highly productive - meadow -
The mill - situate Immediately on the mar
gin Of the Shenandoah river, from whence Il
derives 40 abundant end ne fer failing supply
oi water. " D. needless a. add, that 4 j. 10
the most fertile aud highly improved county
W The state. and its local situation, ~ regards
supply II wheat and other grain, - parti.
culafiy favourable. Tor terms of sale, aPpli-
cation may b. made ~ the subscriber.
Dec. q, 1882. JAMES liiTE
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1832-12-27

The last accounts from the senate Of Soush
Caroima, are: That the bill from the House
OF Representatives, Tor carrying into effect
the Ordinance. has undergone some very ma
tcrial alterations, 30 much so rs TO mako /,
almost n new bill. The yarianccs arc so
great that IL is questionable whether they " III
not clash 10 much rs TO be irrecoucilablc
The bill, as amended, has been returned 10
the House, whore some excitement l. expect
ed, In consequence Of the dictation on the
part Of the Senate.
JoHx e. CALHorN has been elected Scna.
tor of the Uuited States from South Carolina.
To succeed Gen. llayne. who il now the act
ins Governor Of that State. II is not known
whether Mr.. Calhoun resigns the Office OF
Vice President OF the United States, or holds
that Office until its term expires.
JouS TirroS, Senator OF the T.. 3. from
Indiana, has been reelected, from The Sd OF
March next, when his present term OF SER
vice will expire.
THoNls MoRRis has been elected n Sena-
tor OF the u. y. from the State Of Ohio, Ia
succeed Mr.. Rugglcs, after the 4th OF Mares;
next. Mr.. Morris, il is stated, is 4 Jackso-
MAN.
Convention Of the USioS party in South
Carolina has just closed its labors at Colurn.
bia, in that State. We have not yet received
the result Of its deliberations
Gen. Jackson has vetoed a bill entitled Gan
act for the Improvement Of certain harbor,
and the navigation Of certain rivers" He
says he could approve the bill without ~.
ceding from the positions taken in the veto
Of the Maysville Road bill"
The Legislature Of Pennsylvania have pass
ed resolutions for rc-printing the President.
PROCLAMATION, for general distribution among
the people Of that State.
The New York Journal of Commerce ,.,, -
" We understand IL is in eontenp iati,n. SHOULD
thu United States Bank fail altogether Of obt.innr
renewal from the national government, TO take
| charter from the State Of Pcunsylvania. and
maintain the branches wherever permission can
be obtained from the local legislatures
! kentucky ia De6t-The Governor Of Ken.
lucky in his Message says-"I regret, gentle.
men. that m the discharge Of my duty, have "a
exhibit the state OF our finances On the 10th ol
October last, there vas . balance against thu
] Treasury OF one hundred and forty-scvcn thou
sand i've hundred and thir,y-four doiiars..'
tis stated in the late French papers, that Spair
- about o. acknowledge the independence of rer
FORMER colonies, 'stpniating for certsin pecunia.
| ~ indcmnitt-s from the new republics, the paw.
ment OF whisi, is TO be guaranteed BY France ant
England"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1832-12-27
CONGRESS-.

In the Senate, on Monday the 18th instant,
the following resolution, submitted by MIR
Smith, was taken up:
Rssoired, That the Secretary Of the Trea-
sury be directed, with as little delay rs NAV
be, To furnish the Senate with the project of
bill for reducing the duties levied upon inn
ports, in conformity with IL suggestions
made by him in his annual report.
Mr.. IrLxR said that he hal been chiefly ins,ru-
mental IN prevailing on the Committee Of Fl
nance 10 adopt the resolution now before the Sc
nate IL had been adopted without opposition,
aud seemed TO meet the entire appreciation OF all
The members, save one-under these circumstsn-
ees Il had como before the Senate. He designed
Tor Eooc lie thought speedy action on the
subject OF the Tariff wAs indispensably neee ssary
that u vas due the eouniry-to the condition Of
the hnances-and demanded by the fearful crisis
into which our affairs had been unfortunately
plunged. A great crisis had arrived, and dcfini-
tive seiion-poverfui. weii-sustained, and eff
eient action Was necessary to save the country.
The subject could not be biinked-asd ne, for
one, resting upon the principles which he had
all his lie acted, vas ready for action. lie vas
not Tor shedding blood in civil strife, but for
promps Legislation which would heal the wounds
o! the country. lie found himself, however,
differing With some Of those With whom lie COM
monty acted. aud uithou; ~hosc aid the resolution
could not be carried. Some objected for one
cause, aud some for another. He hoped that
those objections would yield TO better reflection.
and those who agreed ia the main. would not dif-
Ter about uncssentials For the prescut, he de-
oiincd 10 press the subject, aud moved TO lay the
resolution on the table
The resolution was accordingly ordered to
lie on the table.
The Committee OF Ways and Means Of the
House Of Representatives obtained leave yes
terday to sit during the sittings of the House.
II Is understood that the Committee have un-
der consideration the subject of the Tariff,
and are preparing n bill for the reduction of
the duties on imports. .N1i. Int. Dee 90.
On Thursday last, in The House Of Repre-
scntatives, MIR. Adams offered the following
resolution, which was read and laid on the
table
RsSoirsd, That the President Of the United
States be requested 10 communicate 10 this
House copy Of his Proclamation dated the
10th inst and Of the Ordinance Of a Conven-
ton in the State Of South Carolina, to which
il refers.
The Intelligencer says this resolution ex-
cited good deal Of interest, both IN Rnd Out
OF Congress, to witness its consideration. A
stormy debate Is anticipated when the reso-
luton - taken up for action.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1832-12-27

NNIL b offered. At public sale, on
w "wednesday the I'd Of january, ls33,
all the Personal Property Of SEBASTIAN
MEDLAR, deceased, which has come into
my hands, consisting Of one good clock. one
sideboard, ono bureau, one dexk, one corner
cupboard, six windsor chairs, two feather
beds, bedsteads and bedding. together with
sundry other articles OF Household and Kit
chen Furniture. Sale at 10 O'Clock, An.
credit Of six months will DO given on ALI
purchases above Two dollars, by giving bond
aud approved security. For all purchases of
two dollars or less, the cash will be REQUIRED.
O. All persons having claims against said
deceased, are requested 20 produce them.
properly authenticated, at an carly day.
RICHARD WILLIAMS,
Dec. "a. Executor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1832-12-27
TrirsH Sale.

NY virtue Of a deed Of trust, executed 20
~ the subscribers on the oath day of Mas
1892, by George W Lock, which u Of record
IN the County Court Office of Jefferson coun-
~, for the purpose Of securing sundry debt
reciied and set forth in said deed, We shall
sell, TO the highest bidder, for cash, On ih-
llLi day of January. 1893, all the right, title,
interest and claim, of the said Geo. W. Lock,
m and TO the estate, both real aud personal,
of his deceased father, the late John Lock Of
Jehenon county, or 30 much thereof a. shall
be sufficient 60 satisfy all the debts, together
with interest and cost named in said trust
deed. The sale will take place in front Of
Little's hotel, a. ~ O'Clock Such title r.
we have. believed Ia BE- indispulable, will be
conveyed 10 the purchasers.
VA. CLEVELAND,
LEONARD sADLER,
Dec. 20. Trustees
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1832-12-27

obedience % a Decree Of the County
~ Court q Jefferson, sitting as q Court Is
Chancery, shall ofcr for sale, az the tavern
Of Henry liains, Ia ChaFissaown, on Monday
the 3lst instant, several valuable SLAVES,
belonging % the estate o. John Lock, decd
cobsisiiny 81 Men. WoueH, Boys, and Girls
These Slaves are 20 good cAaracter. and wor.
Thy the attention % persons wanting good
farm hands OF house servants. They viii BE-
soid on credit of six months the purchaser
giving bond Siih approved security.
WM. y. LOCK,
Dec ~ Coantisaoasy
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1832-12-27
PMbEic Safe.

~I.Lbe sold, on Tuesday the Ist day
w OF January next, at the brick house
formerly occupied by N. Buckmaster, and
Immediately opposite Reyes store, House
hold and Kitchen Furniture, consisting OF
Three feather Bed, Bed stead, and Bedding
One Cupboard, one Desk, nine Chairs,
Half dozen silver Table spoons,
Half dozen silver Tea Spoons,
Cine fax wheel, ono Reel,
and number Of other articles too nutnerou,
10 mention.
credit Of SIX months will be given on
all sums Of five dollars and upwards, the pur.
chaser giving bond with security all sum.
under i've dollars, the cash will be required
Sale 10 commence al ~ o'cloek.
JOSEPH VI BROWN, DsDfv
y0v X. UiAisH', .fd'mT. Of IN. Bragg, aes.d
Dec ~, lS32
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1832-12-27
Marine #. W1eEhnss., ESQ

SIR-fou being n non-rcsident of
~ tins Commonwealth, are hereby re-
specially notihed, that on the 25th day of
January next, between sunrise and sunset of
the same, at Stubble6eld's Hotel, in the tow
Of Winchester, Frederick county, Virginia, !
shall proceed 10 take the deposition Of James
Stubbleheld, To be read n evidence in chan
Gerry cause now depending in the Circuit SUI
perior Court Of Law and Chancery for the
county OF Jefferson, in which I am plaintiff
and you and others are defendants.
!. S.-if, from accident or other cause.
said deposition shall not bee taken on said 25tb
day OF January next, in that event, the same
VIII he taken on the Goth Of said month, be-
tween the same hours.
Respectfully,
FoNTAINE BECKIIAM.
Dec. %, 1892.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1832-12-27

"AS stolen, on Monday the gath instant,
w from the residence Of the subscribe
living at iIarPcrs-fcrry, mn English Silver
Stop WATCH, with no second hands, and the
letters III. {. engraven on the back Of the out.
side case. The above reward will be given
for the apprehension of the thief and the re-
covery Of the watch, or five dollars for the
watch. JAMES CLARK.
Dec. o. lS32-3t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1832-12-27
PwbEIc Sale.

WILL ssll, on Friday 'he iib or Januar,
Dext n ny residence 90 the Hich Wood,
about mtles from Chariestown, all my 40,
Of every description, amongst which arc
Horses, Colts, Cattle, sheep and Hogs.
One Wagon, Cart aud Gears,
and q number 81 articles not necessaTv 4,
mention. A credit will BE- given on al sum.
over -, until the isi of September. 1893 o.,
purchaser giving bond aud approved security
sums under that amount u,usi b. cash. Sal,
70 commence early in the day.
RICHARD A. CROMWELL
Dee. 10, is32-s
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1832-12-27
Public Sale, q Hiring Of
NNRk0MSa

AAILL be sold, on Monday the 3Ist day
w OF this month, il fair--if not, the ne Z !,
iair day,-at the residence Of the late Jose nh
Duckwail, IN Jefferson county, OF the road
leading from Battletown TO Smitb6eId. "a
miles from the former, 8 from The latter place.
and miles from Charlestown,)
I'LL OF TIE PERSONAL PROPERTY
Except the Ncgroes) belonging TO the estate
Of the late Joseph Duckwall, consisting IN
part Of
Forty head Of Sheep-Stock and IA, Hos.
Thirty head Of Cattle,
Seven frst-ratc Work Horses-2 Colts.
One excellent road Wagon,
one plantation tto,-one horse Cart,
One Wheat Fan, Ploughs, IIarruws,
And Farming Utensils Of all kinds,
About 200 bushels Of Wheat ready for de-
livery,
2OO barrels Of Corn-some Rye and ITay.
Household and Kitchen Furniture of ali
kinds.
AT the same time and place, will be offered
Tor hire, at public hiring, for the ensuing
year, all Of the NEGROES belonging 70
the estate, consisting of Men, Women, and
Boys.
Terms Of Sak.-Thc Wheat on a credit Of
ninety days-on the rest Of the property. a
credit oil IL months will be given, on all sums
Of I'VE dollars and upwards all sums unde r
fiye dollars, must be cash; the purchasers in
al eases to give bond with approved security.
Persons hiring the Negroes, will be required
to give bond with approved security for the
hire, to furnish the customary clothing, and
return them at the end Of the year.
Sale to commence early in the day, and
continue from day TO day until all the pro-
Perty be sold. No property to be removed
from the premises, until the terms of sale arc
complied with.
MANN II. PAGE, Curator.
n. B.-An persons having claims agains,
tne estate, are earnestly requested TO present
them to the subscriber, properly authonticat.
ed, for payment; and all persons indebted
arc hereby requested to make immediate pay.
meht, 50 that may be enabled TO settle uf
the estate as speedily as possible.
MANN X. PAGE, Curator
" ne estate Of Joseph DuekscsR, deed
Dec. 20, 1882.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1832-12-27

PURCHASERS at the sale Of the proper
n ty Of the late Jacob Holmes, arc here
by informed that their several obligations
VIII become due on the 29th inst Prompt
payment will be required from all, as il 10
lnd'spens1biy necessary that the business of
the estate be immediately settled.
JOHN NISWANSER, .7obn'r.
Dec. 90, ls32.-3t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1832-12-27

YEVHE Session Of this Institutioa win com.
II mcnee on Monday the 7th Of next month
The Principal has obtained an Assistant each
or, and scholars sent TO the Academy will TO
ceiye the united attention Of both instructor.
The session Of the Female School, under
'he direction OF Misses Churchill l. Alden,
WIZ also commence at that time.
Dec. "a, le3a.-4t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1832-12-27
NOTICE..

DERSoSS who purchased property at
-. VIM. Brothcrton's sale on the 18th Of
June last are hereby notified that their notes
became due ON The 18th inst. and that unless
prompt payment bc made, their respective
obligations will bee placed in the hands Of the
proper officers for collection.
GEORGE EICHELDERGER,
Dec. %, lsJ2.-3t. Trustee.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1832-12-27
HrgrOcs for Hire.

ELL. . oner for hire, at public hiring. o,
-. sy .ne zeth instant, II Bunk.rS-I,,,j.
about nifty valuable NEGROES cons,,,;n', -;
Men, Women, Boys ana Girls -
Those who have them hired. will ,I.,.,
direct them to be at home on the 6ax nrf 80,
to the hiring. All those who fsb 10 $500,
fully with the clothing specified in their bonds
may expect the matter strictly attended 10
SAML CAMERON, Gusrh,,
for Tic heirs Of Bacon Ewyp.H
Dec. 6, 1891
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1832-12-27

2GEoRoES
Will SELL, II public sale, on FRIDAY
- me tth day of January next, at tho lat.
consisting Of
Is or 20 head Of 6rsi-rate farm Horses.
One very fnc blood Colt,
Two promising Mule Coiss,
very large stock Of Caftle--1 fat Steer.
tour excellent wcll-broken Oxen,
large number Of 6rxtrate Stock Sheep.
s'eat number Of large stock Hogs,
And City fatted Hor,.
'o'y variety OF Farming Impie ments,
1OmPosed ot agons, Plou.h,. Harrows.
Wheat Fans, an Ok Cart, complete
And every Utensil which an extensive seal.
OF farming can require.
Inc best horse W heat Machine probable
IN tho county, will also be sold;
:VV barrels Corn-Severai hundred busbeIs
Rye, =
quantity Of frst-rate Poland Oats,
a large quantity Of Barley,
Timothy Hay-an excellent Carriage,
hrstrate Carryall-togcther with all the
Household and Kitchen Furniture, which /,
inferior to nous In the county.
Tsyus Of Ssie.-For all sums Of s5 and IN
ue'' INC casn VIII Do required, on delivery OF
the property; for all sums over S., twelve
months credit will be given, the purchaser to
give bond, with approved security, before the
removal Of the property.
Twcnty-four Of the finest SLAVES in
the State. will be hired on the 9Th day of ia
nuary, consisting Of Men, " omen, Boys, and
Girls, amongst which arc farm hands, cooks,
&c; rs to which the usual bonds must be
entered into.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, and will
be continued daily, a. long as may be reqnir-
ed. WM GROVE rr.o,,,nr
~. B.-Ali persons indebted 10 the above
estate, are hereby requested To- make imme-
date payment, so that speedy settlement OF
the estate may be made. All persons having
Claims against said estate, arc requested to
present them, properly authentic atcd, for set
uement w. q. Err.
Dec. 90, 1892
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1832-12-27

SokSVANT TO an order sc tho Hon. Rich
- ard L. Parker, Judge OF the Circu,t su-
pcr,or court or Law and Chanccry. the ,uh-
scriber will proceed, on Thursday the 9Th
instant. at the house Of Capt VI. Thompson.
harpers-Ferry, TO hire sundr, valuable si,y.s
consisting oil Men, Women, and BOYS. IIr-
ing TO take place early in The day.
q. w. SAPPINGTON. rs
"eo' ~ for X. Williams,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1832-12-27

ey-The Rev. Mr.. KENNEDY will preach ~
the Free Church at Iiarpers-Ferry, on sun
day next az / clock. after which the Com
munion will be administered.
Dec. ~, 1892
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1832-12-27
ut'TshingfOn County
BANN~

~nLfAns-roHr, DEC. 2lsr, 1882.
a meeting Of the Directors Of this In
4 n sti'ution, held this day at their Banking
HOUSE, II was Resolved, that on Thursday, Sd
January, 1853, this Bank will commence bu-
siness, 10y discouniing, SC. and that all pa
per intended for discount must be handed in
IN "Wednesday, or before 10 O'Clock on Thurs
day OF each succeeding week. BY order,
JOHN VAN LEAR, Jr. Pfe,r.
Dec. o. lS3l-3f
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1832-12-27

WILL be SOLD, at public sale, on Monday
w the 3lsi instant, before the Court House
door IN Charlestown, on n credit of G months.
all the SLAVES belonging To tho estate OF
George Washington, deed, consisting Of two
Men, one Boy, and Woman
WM. T. WASHINGTON,
Dcc' ~ .iGbt'r