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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-10-04

he d. among the Taiiors.-The following
'''hcauon from the Virginia Penitentiary has
"u's0 great uproar among the tailors in Rich
~Ond' The other crafts have also taken uP the
"oleet and public meeting was called to con.
'uer Of what steps it was expedient to take.
tailoring IN the Peniteatiary.-The above
ranch OF labor. Tor some years past restricted to
S.mands OF the Commonwealth, was BY act Of
~. We last Legislature, placed on footing with
su'er mechanics in the institution. and Is now
IPea to individual orders, to be executed with
'''paeA, AZ the following prices:
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-09-26
PUBLIC Sale

~ILL be sold, Oa Frilsy tie 27fk iusf. Al
w the subscribers residence. near H,r-
the following property, TO wit:
Horses, Mich Cows,
About SO Hogs, 30 Sheep,
new ear-shear Plough, 2 double shoveI5c,
Plantation Wagon,
Sleigh, Gig and Harness,
sets Wagon Harness, ! set Housings.
Household and kifche. Furnifu,e
ofevery description, among which ara
Mahogany Bureau,
Large Corner Cupboard,
Dining Table, Breakfast do.
Dozen Chairs, entirely new.
Large Case Of Drawers.
Feather Beds, Bedsteads and Bedding
l Large template Stove, 1 small do.
40 Yards CarPeting, different patterns.
China Tea Sets, plated Casters.
and variety of articles no, mentioned
ALSO-Corn by the acre or barrel.
A small lot Of Bacon and Lard.
AS the subscriber intends removing IN al.
west, persons wishing 20 purchase may rest
assured that all articles offered will be aid
credit Of nine months will be given on
all sums over five dollars. the purchaser riy-
bond and security; all sums under Eve DOL
lars must be cash. Sale 10 commence earl
in the day. 8. a. MOLE
Sept ~, 1883.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-09-26

WIZ; h se sold, on Friday ia. a7a inst,
on ths premises lately occupied by
Jacob Hout, deed, formerly owned by Mr.,
an Bennett and ehildren,) near Sheph.rd,
Town, all the personal estate Of TIE said de-
ceased consisting Of various articles OF
Household and Kitchen furniture.
particularly some good Beds and Bedding
and OF almost every kind Of
FARMING UTENSILS.
such rs Ploughs, SC; and one good Road
Wagon. Also, the following Stock. wig
i"e hrst-rstc work Horses and one con. II
head OF Cattle, including several excellent
'resh mich Cows; about 20 head Of Hogs,
and number OF sheep.
ALSO, quantity Of Wheat, Rye, and Corn,
cod complete set Of Blacksmith's Tools. n
large Grindstobc, &c.
Terms-A credit Of nine months on all sums
ABOVE hre dollars, upon bond and security
oc'ns gwen before the removal Of the articles
except for tho Wheat and Rve-.ll ,,n.
under hvc, must be cash
sale 10 commence early in Tie DAY.
Sept. 10, 1893
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-09-26

An AWAY on Sunday the I Sen inssant.
- from The subscriber, residing At 'Ths
Retreat" W Frederick co,,nty "a /. negro
man by the name Of JOE. The sad Joe -
about twenty-five years 81 age. . mulatio Of
short stature, and has a sIsght scar on the
right cheek, near ths mouth aBd sss. when
be absoonded, clothed IN black eioth : but ~
be carried other elOthing WAh him, he may
have changed those he had ou a. the tiuae
A reward % 6fteen dollars is offered for
his spPFshsnsson asd detention, 80 that got
him again. " taken IN The state; and thirty
dollars e saken and recovered out Of The
State. n. T. PARKER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-09-26

The editor Of the Winchester Virginian ad-
rises the Clay-men to be cautious how they take
counsel from the editor Of this paper, and cx-
claims, aTimeo Danaos," &c. Now, really,
this is funny. Here isa good Van Buren, man,
In the plenitude Of his bencvolcnee, taking care
d the Clay party, lest they be deceived by ono
who has bastied for them through two campaigns,
and sustained with them two" Waterloo defeats -
We suspect the Clay-mcn will be much more ap,
TO be careful how they take advice from one of
the kinderhook knights "Adroit'' as he is, how
ever. in his "noa-commit:ai" policy, he will
scarcely be able to carry with him the substantial
old State RICH, Democrats Of Frederick county.
They eschcw the proclamation. and all its advo-
Gates or apologiSts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-09-26

ALKxAxpnta. skyr o.

,,r - ALEXANDRIA, sRPr. q.
fLoSn.-We continue to quote the wagon
price OF hour q IS IS, but the receipts are 30
light thstit Is almost nominal. From store. e
10 10 20 90 10 asked, perhaps some ale. have
been made at icss- Our stock has not been "a
small as ut present any time within the last wear
, . RALTIHoRE, sEPr. 2f.
FLoUR-HoIsard Street -Four The mar
ket Us very calm, and but few transactions going
ior.srd sales OF moderate lots from stores At
70 IL and occasional lots Of choice brand, a,
70 is{ and 9S. The wagon price is Uniform Al
30. Sales Of I" fine" from stores at IS SO.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-09-26
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO cAxu.

The water was let into small portion Of tho
Canal, about ten days since, betweea the Old Fur
mace and the HarPcrs-Ferry locks, by way Of e1-
pertinent; and ~c learn that the Engineer con-
templates letting into all that part between the
Ferry and Point Of Rocks, in short time. We
are glad 10 hear this. As the Continuance Of low
water for many weeks, has greatly retarded our
trade Nth the District Of Columbia. The use Of
this portion Of the Canal win also give us more
direct trade With baltimore, from ths PO;s, Of
Rocks.
or Since the above vhs written, We received
|oL CaUsKH's advertisement. which gives notice
cf an carly opening Of the Canal from Hnrpers-
Ferry TO Georgetown.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-09-26

HVHE PARTNERSHIP heretofore exist.
n ing, under the firm Of Ssiaasi HotcsH g.
SON was dissolved, BY mutual consent, on the
l2th deg Of August last. All persons ipdeb,-
ed 70 the firm, and TO samuel Howell. are sx-
Pected 70 make immediate payment 10 David
Howell, Nho IL authorised 10 settle al mat
tiers relating 10 the ,anBery.
SAMUEL HOWELL.
DAVID HOWELL.
6I-The Tanning business will be continued
by the undersigBed who will always keep on
hand q good supply Of Leather.
DAVID HOWELL.
chariestoWn, Sept. 20, ls33
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-09-26
DIED.

-. % SUNDAY last IN the isth year of her agr,
Mrs: JANE ELIzAnErH MARKkR, wife Of Mr..
Daniel Marker, Of Mar1insburg.
On Tuesday morning last, OF a short illness /,
The 4.5d year Of her age, Mrs. ASxE Mana r.
MAsHISeroS, wife Of Bushrod G. Washington.
Es9. OF this county.
The death OF this estimablc lady, has caused a
feeling Of universal sorrow No ordinary Ian
gnage can convey just idea Of her worth, nor
can feeble words justly portray the exemplary lif.
OF P'ety and meckncss which has been thus early
brought TO a close. Though blessed with ATM
enee and high estate, she Was free from oS,en-
,a,on and pride, and was, to the poor aud affiet-
eo, empnatcaily . "m'nistering angel" Where
yer charity could exercise lie holy Offices. unob-
tr1s'vey and nnnotieed there was she TO be iouad,
alternating af'c'ion, mitigating distress, banis-
ing sorrow, and with the deep sympathy and rr;rf
OF hladrctls, viii ascend 60 heaven the neeen,s Of
gratitude and love for who vas truly BENG
faetress and friend.
AZ Hagerstovn, on Tuesday last, OF pulmonary
consumption, IN the SD year OF his see. aud ,I,.
ninth Of hts ministry. the itev. NiArTaIw LrHp
fUILEaToS' Pastor Of the Presbyterian Church
IN that place.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-09-26
PUBLIC SIZE.

WiLL be offered for sale, on .NoaGav
w TIE 30th Of SspismbsT. last on she farm
now occupied by the subscriber, the follow
ing property, 10 wit:
Wheat. deposited in Snydsr's mill,
Rye by the busheI,
Corn by the barrel,
Horses, (hrst-rate for drauglI.)
Colts, Cattle, and Hogs,
One good wagon. with new bed,
Wheat Fan and Cutting Box,
With every variety Of Farming UtensiIS-
such as Plougbs, Harrows, &c.
Also--iIo,Sehold and Kitchen Furniture.
A credit Of six months will be given on alp
sums above five dollars, the purchaser giving
bond with approved security Purchases un-
der that amount, must be cash.
JAcoBINA BAKER
Sept. 10, 1893.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-09-26

A report has prevailed here FOR some days. that
the determination Of "the Government" TO re-
move the public depostcs from the Bank Of the
United States, after the LIST of October, has pro-
duced another ." blow up" In the Cabinet; and
that Secretaries Duane. McI-ane, and Cass, mean
to retire. Iteertainiy would be strange, if these
high-minded gentlemen should eou,inue in the
Cabinet, after such marked contempt and disre-
gard Of their opinions.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-09-26

"BetiS's Cslsbrstsd ed EsfslRbis Wovla
dssfTOytaR syrup"
ANOR sale n the ChaFlestowa Ap.otheeary
n and Book Store. The shove namsA
syrup has been tested IN several iussaasss
n this town and neighboshood. viii EFsas sus-
cess and proves 70 b both p-ts ssd pisassafto
those Who have tired q. Price, Is ceats for
each b,ttie.
ALSO fresh supply Of 00WKIO-
TON just received a. Glove.
JANIS BROwN.
Sept ~ 1919
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-09-26
a SfrNw COsc.

6fkAfED from the subscriber, 10 Charles.
- town about The tNelnh q the prs.en,
month, red and Ehiis SPECIFIED COW
principally white on The bark and lover pari
Of The belly large horns. Any inforiaa.
tIon' whereby ! may End her. viii be thank.
fully received.
SEPT &C. 1873,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-09-26
PUBLIC aALY

Nf virtue Of deed of trust, executed ,o
~ me by David Holt, jr. for the PURPOSES
herein mentioned, will, on Sat,ydav "A.
Som instant, ct or near the Harpers-Ferrv
br'dge, proceed TO sell at public auction. a
great variety Of articles Of personal property
~ SAID deed named. Terms made known Or,
TIE day Of sale. Sale to commence at y
O'Clock, p. NJ. p. O'RYRNc =
Sept. 10, 1893. Tr,.s,,.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-09-26
Married

>, On Tuesday the 18th instant, by the Rev. Elias
Harrison. Mr.. GEoRsE iaA TaoxA AS 10 Miss Ma
MA ANY, daughter Of DIR. William Harper all
OF Alexandria. IL. C.. -"
On Thursday last, BY the Rev Septimus Tu.-
too, Mr.. WiLLIAH BAroS OF IIarpers-Ferry. 10
Miss MARGARET GARSEn OF Loudoua county
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-09-26

The following just tribute to the character and
memory OF the late DIR. LEwIs, came to hand al-
ter our las, paper was printed. II is never too
Late, however, TO do justice to the sterling auaIi-
ties OF n citizen amabIe and yirtuous.
Departed this life on the 18th instant. n nj,
residence in the county Of Jefferson, in the sIth
year OF his age, Doctor JoHN III. LEwIs after An
illness Of ~ or IS days
In the death Of this gentleman, IL NAV truIy b,.
said that society ~ large has s',s,ained serious
loss his family an irrcparabie lsrca,cment--l,is
friends most affecting prisation
Adorned Iih every moral and social virtue anil
7blesscd With temper aud disposition IN. mos,
gentle, Kind, aud benevolent he WAS the trnd,r-
est 81 husbaods-the most afi,-ctionate ua,,.ut-.
lust anil humane master--a generous, sincere and
ardcnt iricDd-and AN upright magistrate Ia bis
in'crrourse With his neighbors, be VAS olliginV
hospitabir, and philanthrot,ie To the pooT L,s
loss most be- ineseulable, A. be- Wss In tI,r habit
OF administering largely TO their necessities. par
ucuisrly IN sickness, without other reward than
The approval ct his own excellctt heart
Obituary eulogy las become ~ much matter
oi e0'irse, that u makes but little imprrssicnao,
~ oit'n regarded ~ the cxaggvratef pancgrrir Of
partial and Interested feoliDg-but the foregoing
brici sketch msy be relied upon ~ a true ausl
NnsPie, though very freble, representation of tlc
afniable and excellent man whose virtues IL rot,f
commemorate and bOid up - an example 10 80,
eiety. II Is The tribute IL q frie,,d. Sho k,.,~
hiIn veil. and vho lamcnts his lU,s 9Th The dem
&c sensibiity.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-09-26
ROAD UP THR vAl1Ey

We |e glad TO find our fellow ci,izens up the
Valley somewhat IN easnea Abom the eons,r,,e-
ton Of Turnpike from Winchester to Harrison
burg. Public meetings have been held in Wood
stock and Harrisonburg, and meeting has also
been called In Winchester, TO adopt measures for
m carly prosecution Of t,c sehcmc; and the spi-
rt already evineed gives sreason to hope for its
speedy contamination.
We have heretofore expressed our views of the
importance Of the work; and viii therefore not
he lacking in any service which VIC eau render
our friends in that quarter, in the way of good
words and good Wi.hes-ha,ing naugh, else TO
give them. We promise them, moreover. in be-
half Of our ,averD-kecpers, cSecIIen, fare whcn
They travel oar improved roads, and such ,rra,-
men' as Nc trust, will make them glad of con-
neSion With Us in tbe line Of improvement.
We have often noticed thc careless manner in
which the tense q the verb "fo b., i applied
FT instance IN speaking oG things which have
reference entirely 10 the future, aud ds1s-nden,
upon contingency ton. the present tense y en-.
pioJed' instead Of the futurc;-as, 'thc sork roig
commence a. soon as sufficient patronage IS OBJ
'''''ed - LIT us unite, and ali - safe, Sc 6e
Hut tbe most remarkable achievement which
We have ye' noticed. va ia,,iy performed by an
editor up the Valley. Willis tie goo,i people
we're holding meetings on the sabjee, oG road.
ard PuzIling tbeir heads hov 20 get money for
~ h. absolutely MAKES IL It q single dash of his
qnh lie 'ays - strong buR. sbegefher, and
The Road y Js'ished" Nov, faith, " VIC had re-
ee'Ved information little sooner, Of the sompls-
ton Of that road, ve certainly should have per-
'ormod contemplated Journey over 1.-THE uhieh
Ta' deferred fOr 10 other reason t,an the dread
o. tremendous iolung snd bone-craekinr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-09-26
PUBLIC SAI.E.

~~&8s~ oD84&8&u&0
virtue Of decree Of the county court
Ne OF Jefferson, rendered at the Septem.
Der term, 1893, in Chanccry causc therein
depending between John Bucks master, plain
tan, and the heirs Of Tbeophiius Buckma.ter.
dec d, defendants, the subscriber will sell. al
public auction. to the highest bidder, ON So
tnrday The l2h Of merit month, (OetOSer,) be.
lore the door Of Beckham's Hotel, ia Charles
town, the following valuable real property.
TO wit ''
n ITEM ACRE LOT.
situated on the east side Of CharIe.tswn. and
adjoining the lands Of Aessrs. John stephen
SOD, w. W. Lane, and others.
II TOscss L0f,
Part OF No. SO, In the plan Of Charlestovu.
having on il two Log BuiIdings-beiug the
property adJacentto the present residence Of
MIR. Geo. w. Sappington.
Also, the LOT adjacent to the residence of
Mr.. Thomas Perry, formerly used as brick
YARD, and containing upon il lime kiln be-
longing 70 Mr.. George vestal.
Terms Of sale one third cash. the balanc.
IN two equal payments at thirty and sixty
days-the deferred payments to be secured
oy approved PERSONAL security
ANDREW HUNTER,
ISpceiai C0na'r.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-09-26

virtue Of deed of trust, executed by
- william Little, &c, on the 2sth dsy Of
November, 1881, 20 secure certain debts and
liabilities therein mentioned, the undersigned.
as trustee In said deed, will sell at public auc-
lion, to the highest bidder for cash, on Mon
day merit, the 3Oh instant, at DeIapIaine's hotel
~ Charlestown, variety Of excellent House.
hold and Kitchen FURNITURE, includ-
ing BEDS, bedsteads, Bedding, Mattresses,
rates Dishes, Knives, Forks, &c.-Tables.
mars good stove and Pipe--in a word, NJ
most every kind of Furniture re1ujred Tor
housekeeping.
sale 10 commence al II O'Clock. a. ~
ANDREW HUNTER, TRUSTEE.
Sept. 26, Is33.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-09-26
LOST.

az Msnday morning last, betvesn shop
~ herdsiOwn and Chsrlestovn, = small
bundle, containing . gingham Dress, "a twisted
ak striped dress Handkerchief, . Breast-Pin
IN the form of heart and pair q usw
black silk Hose The finder gill b reward
cd, BY leaving the articles With Thomas ~
kens IN CharlsstoWn, or returning them To
me Ia ShepheFdstOWR.
WV. r LIKESs
sept. 10. is91.-at
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-09-26
.NiA Property Tor Sale,

WILL Offer, at public auction, on Saiur-
= day the 18th day Of next mouth, October, J
a. o'clock, =. NJ, before the tavern door OF
DANIEL Entler, In Shephcrdstown, the Mill
House and Dwelling House. and Lot on whic b
the same stands, with all other buildings
thereon, situate on the corner Of Princess and
High Streets in Shepherdstown, formerly the
property OF the late John Yontz, deed
ms has been considered valuable property
when IN order, and will again be so when
put In order for business. Any person or
persons wishing to purchase such property,
WIN nnd u TO their interest to view il, rs il
VIII DC sold on accommodating terms.
GEORGE ENTLER.
Sept o6 l6l1
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-09-26

u sad that tie Hon. JonAH QutEoY ~,
y 1901 20 resign the Presidency ~ Harvard
m'efsHy. II y also said that JosN oUIxcr
a'AH' y candidate fofthe situation. (BP.l
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-09-26
A LOVE AFFAIR AND MARRIAGE AT
FORTUNES BOWER

a LOVE AFFAIR AND MARRIAGE AT
FORTUNES BOWER.
GJ-i (xr chance er-'r for an ugly old bachelor.
love-striekrp wight and lady 30 bright,
Coaversct ~ they sat in the shade;
They cared on each other With tender delight
With 'ovs eternal their faith they did plight
Tom Jones and his fAir Adelaide.
But. nh said the youth, since my fate 10 20 low.
That Own neither houses OF land,
All claim TO your charms hence must foreyo;
he faith you nov plight you'll forget, and bestow
on wcaiih'er sutton your hand.
Oh hosh thee such nonsense. fair AdeI>ide erie,
Injurious TO love ADD Co me;
Chance favors the bold, then away Nth your signs
Boy aticket OF fu.simnons aud gaiu the big prize
And hdeiside's husband you'll be.
Seenr. in her love, goes the lover quite proud,
vi fftz-immons ten tickets he buys;
but scarce had a fortnight elapsed ~hen the crowd
Around Fitzsimmous' assembled and echo d bloud
Tom Jooes has carried the prize.
To Adelaide then, with the speed Of dart,
:, And bresthiess Impotence, he HE'D,
Tut ~ vain tried his tongue the news 10 impart-
ihe prize-list he showed, clasped his love TO
his heart,
And the parson proclaimed her his bride
Oh! long shall Fitz,immons our praise. eop.re
And smooth The rough Journey Of life,
He'll supply every want, every anguish a.suase.
Give hopcsto the young, and y staff to old Hge,
And TO every poor lover n wife.
Then come ye poor lovers and bachelors bold.
Who lead but wearisome life,
Gall on Ftzsimmons, and surely the gold.
Although you are ugly, and even If old,
viii warrant each lover = WIFE
Sept. 26, 1883.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-09-26
vAxWA1x.H R1oRWrY

VHE subscriber oGers for sale, piece Of
- LAND on the Shenandoah River, up-
on which there 10 . valuable SAw-MlLI,
and other Improvements. This property will
DC sold on good terms. Persons dcsirous Of
seeing Il, Will DO good enoogh 10 call on the
subscriber. who will show the premises and
make known the torms-or upon s. Dowpey
In Charlcstown.
REBECCA LYONS.
Sept. &C, 1897.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-09-26
YATES = HgTMTYnu,
ftanaeeTs,
AA..I..n-

Washington City. ID. &.
- Orders from a distance will receive The
most prompt attention, aud the Rsgts,sr-
containing the drawings will b. sent 10 ull
Who order AZ above.
sect 26 Ia11
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-09-26
Wfnehesser and Potomac
HAIG ROAD

~ CONTRACTORS FOR EVACUATION
AND MASONRY.
DhoPoSAl.S will be received by the I'm.
u dersisned, at Tsylor's hotel, in Winche, :.
ter, on the 9Th day Of November next. for IN.
Grading and Masonry Of twcnty-scycn mile,
OF The Winchester and Potomac Rail Road
commencing near the town Of Winchester
aud ending at the Shenandoah river. The =,
oo'e work will be divided into sections Of
convenient length aud plots and profile, Of
'ne line, and drawings Of tho requisite con-
sstructions, will be exhibited at Wincbe,ter
LOT one week previous 10 the letting.
PROPOSAL, will be received at the same fir.
anu place, for delivering in the course of The
ensuing twelve months, on the line OF IN.
rail- road, four hundred thousand lineai fee,
oil heart fellow-Pine or White Oak rail,-tbe
dimensions Of the rails to be five inches v;ds
by nine inches deep, and in lengths Of fifteen
and twenty feet.
ANY further information in relation TO the
above work, will be given on application. ycr.
oatiy or by letter, to wnItxM m. Mopy,r
principal assistant engineer, Winchester. Va.
or 70 The assistant engineers on the line.
MoNCURE ROBINSON, CT.
Sept. &c, 1893.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-09-26

Many neuspspers sre re-pahlishing. n conc
thing grad and decisive. . rrminiscesee brought
to light BY Mr. Tris, at the Rivca' dinner. Il !.
a toast, said to have been given at festival In
Richmond. on the occasion OF Mr.. Madi. on's
election, 1t which joliihc.tion, Judge SrKxcKn
RoASE vas present. The toast 10 this:--" The
Utsen-,he majority must goveru-is il treason 70
seccde.''
This may have been the sentiment Of Judge
Roane and other Distinguished men Of the ma
jority nj that d,y-becausc there 10 nothing very
strange in strong parties, whose Interests are not
touched, denouncing minorities Who complain of
gricvaneea This has always been the custom
is no~-and ever will be. We have no doubt
every true Eugii,hman, during the struggle OF
the American colonies, thought IL was 4" treason
20 seeede;" and yet the colonies. under the weight
Of oppression. did seoeot. No one vas hung as n
traitor. notwithstanding all the deuunciatiou Of
the times-and notwithstanding the king. gold
wss offered FOR traitors heads
The truth is, all this alarm about secession, is
mere humbuggery. Il 10 not the iHseresf of any
state to seecdc from the Union; and 80 long as
this is the case, you cannot drive her from it,
But, opprcss her-scout her compiaints-drive
her to desperation-as the mother country did
with the colouics--and, whether you call il trca-
con or not the souls Of rccmcn will not be daunt-
ed with threats OF the halter. They xiii seecdc,
in despite Of halters and hangmen.
We trust, however, such time never will arrive.
A liberal, tolerant, and just spirit, towards our
fellow citizens whose interests arc different from
our own, will do more to cement our Union, than
all the brute force within our borders
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-09-26
FARMS FOR SAX

WE subscriber offers for saIo tlSe FARM
u on which he nov resides, near shep-
herdstovn, Jefferson county, We. containing
ESQ ACRES, more OF lcss.
AND ALSO,
a FARM on Back Creek, containing 2n0
acres, within ~ miles of the Parks Gar Pord.
For terms, apply 10 the subseribsr near
ShepheTdstOWB.
JAMES VERDIRR.
Sept 10. IsJJ.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-09-26
House Ssssd Lot tss ROlir0,.
AT PUBIIO AUCTION

VIE unfinished House in Bolivar. fnear
u MIR. Edward Kel!y's building,) and the
Lot on which it is situated, will be offered for
SAFE at public auction, on Saturday The asa
snaanf, al : o'clock, p ~. on the premises
Inc situation is very eligible one, and n
lew hundred dollars will make the building
very comfortable and convenient The term,
VIII be--one-third cash /; one-ihisd in ,ixty
days. and tho remaining third in IL months.
inc purchaser giving bond with interest from
GATE, and deed Of trust TO secure deferred
payments.
There will also be sold, on the Same d,v
NJ HarPers-Ferry, n handsome Book-Case'
sundry Books, and several copies (bound) Of
Sept. &c, 1893.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-09-26

'o"s V'INcT ADas~ has accepted ~, nomi-
'.,'on made Of him BY the Aati- Aia.ous, Tor the
otaec q Governor of Masssohu.e,s.