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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1832-12-20

We have in type = ho,iee II the proceedings
IN CongTess for the las, week, bot u 10 crowded
ont BY the pressure Of more importsn, matter
Noshing. very Interesting, has ye, trsnsyired IN
that body.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1832-12-20
II .WiIIer VVansed.

"A. YOUNG MAN Of industriou. ana stsa-
dy habits, Wbo a capable of keeging q day-
book, can lind a situation and liberal wager
by applying AT THIS OFFICE.
Dee %, is32.-3t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1832-12-20
.NTrrOea ~ KEIrc.

4 WILL hire. AZ public hiring, on Friday ~
4 2-th instant 81 Bunkers-Ilili, about tWen
y valuable NEGROES. consisting Of Nlef,
Women, Boys aud Girls
Dec. 6. 1872.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1832-12-20
Negroes for EXire.


WILL hire for the ensuing year, on So
! turdsy the 2Jfh irst. at my residence. equi-
distant between CharlestoSn aud Shepherds
town, 10 or 90 NEGROES, consisting Of
Men, Women, Boys and Girls.
MARY MANNING.
Dec 10, 1892.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1832-12-20
Extract Of letter to the editor erthe Baitinsor,
Patriot.

Extract Of letter to the editor eTthe Baltimore
Patriot.
RIcHNoNp, (yA.) DEC. IL, 1892.
A Message was this day received from Co
vernon FLOYD, enclosing the Ordinance and
proceedings Of South Carolina. The Cover
nor is known 10 sympatbize deeply with the
agitators Of the South, and every effort is now
making to rally the Southern feelings of yir-
GINA in support Of her illegal and disorgan-
ising measures. The Presidents proclamation
IS openly denounced by his former supporters
his attachment 20 State-rights derided as
hollow and hypocriticai-and his doctrines
denounced as ultra-federal. Perhaps the same
space Of time has never exhibited SO marked
revolution OF political sentiment rs that
which We have witnessed among the Virginia
State-Right politicians, since the receipt Of the
Proclamation u at one blow prostrates all
their hne spun theories Of State sovereignty,
and compels them either to renounce Gen.
Jackson or surrender all their former and
long cherished principles.
Virginia Is fully aware OF the awful respon-
sibility which devolves upon her ut the present
crisis. Never have I seen an assembly exhi-
bit n more perfect consciousness Of the high
and delicate duties which are confded TO them.
or manifest moro thorough determination
to discharge those duties fully and fearlessy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1832-12-20

Plain Refined Gold do.
Jewellers do.
Rich embossed Gold Medallions,
Jet & Gold do.
Miniature Gases,
Elegant Opera Glasses,
Ladies' and Gentiemen's fine Gold Chains
and Seals,
Gold, steel, and bead Watch Guards,
Splendid assortment Of Prints,
Rich Cut-t;lass Silyer-plated Casters,
Common Casters,
Elegant sets Of Britannia Ware,
Coffee and Tea Pots, Sugars and Creams,
Britannia Lamps and Goblets,
Silver embossed do.
Soup Ladies',
Dinner, Desert and Tea Spoons,
Cream, Mustard and Salt do.
Sugar Tongs and Butter Knives,
Shutters and Trays, embossed & plain,
SPectacles, blue green * clear glasses,
Gold, Silver, & Plated Spectacles,
Fine polished and blue steel Spectacles,
Silver ever pointed Pencil Cases,
Silver and steel Pens,
Ladies' gold and silver Thimbles, Tweez-
ers and Tooth Picks,
Ladies' carved top, tuck and side Combs,
Ladies' gold and silver Belt Ribbons, (new
articlc,)
Ladies' Fancy French Necklaces & Brace
lets,
Gold, silver, coral, topaz, pearl and wax
Beads,
Largo assortment of small Beads, Of all
coiors for ~orking,-Bead Needles, sc.
PERTUN6ERY, SUCH as:
Otto Of Roses-Honey Water-Rose do.
Florida Water-Lavender do.
Cologne do.-and n variety Of
Perfumed Soap, Pomatum, &c.
First-rate Secret Lock Percussion Pistols,
Plain brass barrels do. do.
Silver, Pearl and Ivory mounted Dirks,
Ivory and buck horn mounted Walking
Canes, with and without swords,
Fine silver, steel, bead and silk Purses,
Elegant musical, silver, Britannia, ivory, and
fancy Snuff Boxes,
Ladies' fancy Work Boxes,
Riding, coach and gig Whips,
Superb Razors and PcnkniVcs Of the new
est styie,-with variety OF other articles.
N. B.-Ali kinds Of Jewellery work and
repairs executed with promptness and des-
patch; and old gold and silver purchased, for
which the highest price in cash will be given,
or taken In exchange for goods in his line.
Two Apprentices wanted to the Clock and
Watch Making and SilvefSmith business
SMITH HUNSICKER.
ShePberdstown, Dec. 20.
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81 The price e ihis paper s Tvo Doiisy,
saa RUS Csafs pr aaHasi. Subscribers who
~ish 70 avail themselss- ne advance prieo
81 mat always Pay within one month AZ
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1832-12-20

Frederick County, Maryland.
TAKE this method ofinforming my friends
n and the public in general, that have es-
tablishcd myself at this place, where have
built large and commodious Warehouse,
for the reception OF
FLOUR a. PRODUCE
OF all kinds. On hand, General Assortment
OF GROCERIES,, which will be sold on
accommodating terms, by Wholesale or retail.
i am at all times prepared to make liberal
advances on Flour entrusted 20 my care.
JAMES l.. HENSHAw.
N. b. humbly acknowledge my thanks
TO the public, for their liberal encourage
ment heretofore received, and hope TO meet
with a continuance Of the same. J. l.. II.
Dec. 10, lS32.-4t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1832-12-20
Hiring Of NInres.

WILL offer for hire, at Leetown, on
II Thursday the 27th inst for the ensuing
year, the SLAVES belonging 10 the infant
heirs Ut Richard Bay Tor, Esq. deceased.
Dee. 6, 1892. Cuard,,.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1832-12-20
DISSOLUTION
or P0rfMershiAs

NVHE Partnership heretofore existing be-
n tween Johnson Garrett Il Jacob Fouke,
under the name Of Garrett l. Co, IL TIM.
day dissolved by mutual consent All per.
sons indebted to said partnership are request
ed to make immediate payment to Jacob
Fouke, who ) authorised 10 settle and receive
the debts due said concern.
JOHNSON e. ARRETT,
JACOB fOUkE
Dec. II, 1s32.-i1OI
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1832-12-20

Il AN opening n Large Stock Of CHEAP
u GOODS. My friends and others arc in
'itcd to call and supply their wants.
WM. CLEVELAND.
Chnrlestown, Dec. 90, 1892.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1832-12-20

4 HAVE just received FREsH HOPS ror
n sale. RI TuNNpu
shsPhsFdstown, Dee 6, 1892.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1832-12-20
II VtgSs~bse Tr~es or Lend
Ton RARR

eAS
- van Groso, In Berkeley county. Va. H.
ing near Mil Greek. and containing about
400 A01EA Tho land Il Of limestone
soil, and equal in fertility To any In Berkeley
county. u has sufficiency Of wood land
for all necessary purposes; aud there 10 on the
premises, n good Stone Dwell
ling HOUSE, - feet by %, with IJif~
q convenient stone kitchen, and
family room adjoining-ss also,
a dairy. good log barn. with shed extend
ing entirely around it; q smoke house, car
riagc house, and ice house. There 10 also n
small Orchard Of choice FRUIT, -.
and beautiful avenue Of locust
trees from the great road to the
house. For information in regard
TO serm,,S application may be made to Dr..
ueorge .. stephenson at HarPcr-ferry, or
To !. Il. Douglass Mt Charlcstown.
Dec. 20, 1892
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1832-12-20

In the Pcnnsy lvaDia Legislature, Nr. Keat-
ing's Resolutions, in support Of the Union, as
sertmg the clear right Of Congress to impose
duties upon importations, aud denying the
right Of a State 60 scccde, were called up on
third reading in the House Of Representa-
tives, on Tuesday, and passed by vote Of "a
to ;. Such is the relative strength Of parties,
on this question, in Pennsylvania.
Baltimore Patriot.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1832-12-20
SUMMARY.

Several unsncccsxfui b.liJtings have taken place
In the Pennsylvania Legislature, Sor . Senator
In Congress, In the place Of Mr.. Dallas. The
vote on the last count, stood, For Samuel M'-
Kean, Sc; Henry A. Nullenbury. -, John Ser
yesn, %; Richard Rush -, and some scattering
votes
Col. BESroS has been reelected 60 the U. s.
Senate. The votes in the Legislature stood ,hu.:
Benton 40. A. }. Williams ", Ashley !, barton
2, scattering !.
Jous BLACK has lin the recess Of TIC Legi.-
iature Of the STATED been appointed, by the Co
ver"or OF the State Of Mississippi. to RiI the Va
cansy in tho Senate Of The United States, ocea-
stoned by the resignation Of Mr.. Ellis. lie has
slrcssly reached Washington anil taken HE scat
The Rev. e. Constantine Piss, d. ID. q
Clergyman OF the Roman Catholic persuasion,
has been elected Chaplain to Congress, on tho
part Of the Senate. for the pr~scn, session.
The Legislature OF Kentucky commenced its
annual session at Frankfort, on the al inst In
the House Of Representatives, J. J. Crittenticu.
Nat Repub.) WIS unanimously elected Speaker.
One of the commissioners OF the Land Lite
~ Of the State Of Georgia, now drawing ut Mil
ledgeville. has been impcaehed Tor {" high crimes,
misdeuesnor. and forgery" One Of the tracts
OF land which he coatrivcd to draw for himself is
the resideuce Of RiDox, the Cherokee Chief, and
is estimated to be worth $4,000. Ills name i.
given as shadraeh Began, Of Gwinne,t county.
The Savannah papers mention that Mai. Gen.
Scorr arrived in that city on the Sd lust from
Charleston. Tie is stated TO he on . tour Of IN
speetioa Of the different army po.,s.
Extract Of tfrer 20 The Editor Of the Free
II Press, aiated.
~ 'FRONT.' ROYAL, DEC. IL.
SIR-It becomes my painful duty 10 inform
you that Mr.. Saml Wilson's new brick mill,
within one mile OF Front Royal, Frederick
county, (Which had been fully completely
was, on the morning Of the 18th inst, entirely
consumed by fire, with upwards Of 500 bar
rels Of Flour and aquantity Of heat. together
with n large saw-mili II is supposed the
mill took fire by the friction Of some of the
gears.
In the Pennsy lvaDia Legislature, Nr. Keat-
ing's Resolutions, in support Of the Union, as
sertfng the clear right Of Congress to impose
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1832-12-20

Dec. 30, 1892.
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Dec. 20, 1892
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1832-09-20
HENRY POTTER.
Sc, IHames-streef

66, 1hdmes-stfeef,
The following CHOICE ARTICLES, among
many others on hand;
,SUGARS-loaf, lump, broken lump,
Havana white and brown.
TEAS-gunpowder, hyson, young hy =.
son, Tonkay, Skin and souchong.
ICOFFEE-Java, Cuba, and LaguiIa.
CHOCOLATE,-P Poillon's, cocoanut
prepared and chocolate shells.
SPICES-mace, nutmegs, cloves, Gin
namon, fresh ground pimento, cassia =.
ginger, pepper and mustard.
FRUlT-India preserved ginger, lines
jellies; bunch, box and 4 box rais;ns;
Smyrna and Sultana raisns in boxes
and cask, currants, figs, prunes, tama-
rinds, oranges and lemons in boxes,
almonds S Madeira nuts, dried peaches
and apples.
PROVISIONS-Hams, cheeks, smo-
ked beef, lard; spiced salmon in kids,
and picked; Digby herring in boxes.
OIL-salad, castor, sperm summer and
winter.
PURE LIQUORS-brandy, Hollands
gin, Jamaica and st Croix rum, and
wines.
CANDLES-sperm, mould tallow wax
ed, and dipped.
SUNDRIES-Cuba molasses and hon.
ey-new rice-superfne flour, with a
few barrels Graham 'speptic--bottle
corks by the gross-butter and water
crackers-hair brushes, and brooms Of
all kinds-willow market baskets, with
and without covers.
Shakers NEW GARDEN SEEDS,
H.AR DW.ARE and CUTLERY.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1832-09-20

number, and what demands my highest
gratitude, all my children and grand chill
dren who are grown, are professors OF
religion, and not one has ever disgraced
his family, but all contribute to the hap
piness Of my life. Even those who have
married into my family, are also all re-
ligious except one, and religion is the
only thing he wants. My eldest and my
Youngest sons are Ministers Of the bles-
sed Gospel, and two of my grand daugh-
tiers are ministers wives, and till but late
ly had a son-in-law, who was also in
some holy calling. My family is healthy
and happy, and they are almost all living
near me. Oh! when ! look at you all,
my heart is full of gratitude to God, to
think how am blessed with children and
grand children, afectionate and dutiiul,
to comfort me in my declining years.
Gcd bless you my children" She then
directed little stand to be brought her,
and upon it was placed large family
bible and HYMN book. Her eldest son,
between so and GO years of age, read
from the holy book, "and thou Solomon
my son, know thou the God Of thy ia
thers, and serve him with perfect heart
and willing mind" (" if thou seek him
he will be found Of thee; but if thou for
sake him, he will cast thee off forever"
And from this text he delivered with as
much pathos as the interest Of the occa-
sion called for, an address that seemed
to reach every neart, and to make every
eye pour forth streams Of love. His
youthful brother closed the exercises with
feeling and impressive prayer. Soon
after which the dinner was served up,
and forty-four sat down to the first table,
all except one, being professors of relig-
ion. The old lady's countenance told in
language more forcibly than my pen can
express, the Joy Of her heart, as from the
head of the table she surveyed her chill
dren with the fond hope that all these
would sit down with her at the Saviour's
board to enjoy the new wine in her ia
theirs kingdom. The younger part of
this happy family then took the places
their fathers and mothers vacated, and
it was indeed calculated to fill the bosom
with indescribable emotion, to see about
forty boys and girls enjoy the birth day
feast their aged grandmother had prepar-
ed for them. Doubtless the prayers she
uttered for their future prosperity, eman-
ated from her heart, an incense perfum-
ed with the blood Of the Lamb of God,
and will be answered by her Heavenly
Father, when she is silent in the grave
yard where her departed pious husband
already sleeps.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1832-09-20
A HEAVENLY PICTURE.

1t was refreshing indeed to find in the
columns Of the Charleston Mercury, u
midst the din Of notification and the
harsh discord Of party politics, the beau
tiful sketch which is subjoined -
"There is now living in St. Peters
Parish, widow lady, whose locks are
silvered by age, but whose placid coun-
tenance almost tempts the stranger to
contradict the universal application of the
sentiment "man is born to trouble" That
lady is Mrs. Sarah Lawton. The 9th
day Of last February was the anniversa-
ry Of her birth, and II years had then
rolled by, leaving upon her recollection
only scenes of pleasure to cheer the path
way Of declining age.-The morn was
ushered in by sun beams, reflected from
the hoary frost, and the old lady whose
pleasurable anticipations had not allowed
an hours "slumber to her eye lids" dur
ing the night, came forth in all tho digni-
ty Of age, and smiled complaisance upon
those who were making preparations for
the feast. At an early hour the rafting
of gigs and carriages. the neighing Of
horses, the running to and fro ofserv ants,
the frolics Of the little boys and girls, the
civilities Of youthful companions and the
warm gratulations o. those Of maturer
years, presented scene of innocent gai-
ETY. which even happy Mulberry Grove
had ne'er before witnessed. This day
had been long spoken of, and the expect
ed dinner was the theme Of every table
talk. With their best apparel and their
happiest smiles, children and grand chill
dren and great grand children entered
the habitation, and approached the great
arm chair, received the maternal kiss,
and the maternal blessing. She wept,
and they wept, she smiled, and they smil-
ed, and the tear was the tear of love, and
the smile the smile Of joy. And having
gathered them all about her she said |:
" my children, have long anticipated
this day, with fond wish to see you all
before / die, and now / feel that il is a
little heaven below" for already had her
children been making the house resound
with songs of Praise to Him, from whom
all blessings flow and she continued, i,
+" the Lord has done wonders for me; he
has given me q family, eighty -four in
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1832-09-20
Miss WILBERFoRcE. When M

Miss WILBERFoRcE. When Mr.. Will
berforce was chosen member for York,
his daughter, in walking home from the
scene Of the election, was cheered by an
immense crowd, who followed her to her
own door, crying "Miss Wilberforce
forever =" The young lady turned as
she was ascending the stair, and motion
ing to the poyulace to be quiet, said very
emphatically, "Nay, gentlemen, if you
please, not Miss Wilberforce forever"
which sent them all home in good hu-
NOR.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1832-09-20
PERSIAN MAXIMS.

Consider the end before you begin
and before you advance provide a retreat
Give not unnecessary pain to any man
but study the happiness Of all.
Ground not your dignity upon youl
power to hurt others.
Take counsel before you commence a.
ny measure, and never trust its execution
to the inexperienced.
Sacrifice your property for your life,
and your life for your religion.
Spend your time in establishing good
name, and if you desire fortune learn
contentment.
Grieve not for that which is broken,
stolen, burnt or lost.
Covet not the goods Of others.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1832-09-20

"SrANp pAcK LITTLE" said an old
gentleman to a very lively little boy who
was pressing very close to the edge of a
mill race some people were digging, stand
back little, the ground will cave in with
YOU He had hardly got the words
through his teeth before the event anticl-
patcd occurred-the boy fell and broke
his arm. The example seems to me ap-
plicablc to great many cases Of CON-
mon occurrence in life.
A disposition to push for,card too fast
and too far has been the ruin of many
a fine fellow; while an unfortunate diff
dence has cons gned great many also
to unmerted oblivion. There is a me-
dium between these two extremities, a
deviation from which on either side must
always be followed by bad consequent
ces.
Stand back lille, would say to
man who is eagerly bent on acquiring
popularity among men by spreading a
broad his own fame and saying those
things for himself, that others should be
left to say for him. Stand back, and III
you are indeed deserving as you think
yourself, others will only esteem you
more highly for being left to make the
discovery themselves. BY mixing with
an honest emulation due proportion Of
modesty, you will at least reach as high
a place as your merit entities you to, and
you will not run the danger Of being
borne down by torrent Of disgust.
Stand back lille, would whisper to
such young men as are trying to elbow
themselves into Offices, for which their
elders in years and services are candi-
dates. Stand back-your time will come
by and by-a Difference to age is most
becoming feature in the; e;character of the
young-stand back, it is better to wait
until you are solicited to accept, than
begin when you will be obliged to solic-
it for posts either of honor orproft. Be-
sides very few perfectly honest Office
holders who depend on their Offices for
livelihood, are found to be among the
"Jat kline"
Stand back lille, I would say to such
as | often see engaging in wild projects
and extensive speculations, before they
have great experience and sound judg-
ment, matured by time and opportunity.
This matter of getting rich in day is
not the easy thing some sanguine peo-
pie imagine-and it is far better to 60 a.
long in the world in the old beaten track,
gathering sixpences, than to hazard
flight on wings which we little know how
to manage rightly--and which when
as often retard as speed the
journey of prosperous life.
Stand back lille, ! would say to such
tradesmen and mechanics, as are trying
TO push their neighbors off the course, by
and low shuflling; the pco-
pie will find you out, by and by, if you
push forward in this way, and ten to one
but in the end you will come off with
your breeches in the gutter; stand back
rest upon your merit--if that won't
support you nothing else will.
In fine-it would be well for us all to
stand back a Mle-therc would be less
crowding and jostling of one another
and we should oil 60 more safely, easily,
and happily.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1832-09-20
From Gundison's .aphorisns, ProrerJs sc

From Gundison's .Aphorisns, Proverbs, &c
"Whenever you see young men spend
ing their leisure hours at some resort OF
gaming or some other amusement, il is
sure sign they will never become great
men.
"Whenever you see young lady
tightly laced, il is sure sign she wishes
to impose upon herself and the public by
showing what she has not got by nature,
small waist:
"Whcn you hear youngster engross
the whole conversation, it is n sure sign
that he has not sense enough to listen.
"The veriest blockhead can pull down
a house, but it requires good mechanic
to build one.
An intelligent old lady is always a
welcome friend, none shun her company,
but all are pleased with her sensible con-
versatiOn.
When you see young man spending
his money for rum instead Of books, be
sure that he is likely to become more
noisy, but net as wise as if his choice had
been in books.
l have travelled much, and have no
ticed that where farmers house is
stocked with books, and newspapers, his
children are sure TO be intelligent.
Young ladies who spend their leisure
hours in looking at themselves in glass
and dressing, seldom become intelligent
Ifyou see Merchants clerks, when
from the eye OF their employers engaged
in drinking and gambling, it is sure
sign that there is time when they
would not like to have the whole world
witness their actions.
If man feels disposed to ridicule the
scripture, or quote passages for the pur-
pose Of exciting laughter, would advise
him to retire into some secret place un-
til he has sufficiently amused himself
He will thereby avoid the risk of injur-
ing the feelings Of those who have re-
spect for the scriptures.
If you see person get offended at
the publication Of an article that was not
intended for him, it is a sure sign that he
has been guilty of like crime.