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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-12-26
PUBLIC SALE

~uL Be offered n, public al. -.
w Friday the 2ld If Fssr.g,,, is1i =,
Mr.. william Moorc's Eikwood f,,n an IT,
road leading from Iiautown Co Sh.uhs,d"-
town, one mile from the Iorner Die. ,h,
following property, viz:
Six work Horses, Z Colts,
Six mich Cows.
One yoke valuable Oxen,
Some young Cattle,
Sixty head Of sheep,
A number Of Sows and finc v.unr Uors
Two wagons aud one Ox Cart
-Four barshcar, } double, aud si.rIe shovel
Piooghs, nearly new, and of good constructor.
Three Harrows, nearly new,
Six sets of wagon Gears.
Six do. plough do. Sneary new,
quantity of Corn by the barrel.
Sho'els, Forks, Spades, Hoes, aud a variety
oil Tools suitable for farm purposes
A credit Of nine months " iii be given mn
all purchases Of So and upwards, the rur,ba-
ser giving the usual bond aud security. Sal,
10 commence early ia the dsy
Gentlemen who feel disp posed Ia buy viii
do we'll TO attend, a. the property mus, boz
sold. SAML l.. Dpt ApI,Sp
WM. MOORE, .igent
for Um. Havpnar, FOR part offhe
ADORE property.
Dec. &c, 1889.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-12-26

LINES
:. sacred TO the memory of BENJAMIN wIaprx
BEkLEn, Who departed this life November el,b
1855, I'M the III year Of his age
Could youth exemption claim from death,
Or Innocence detain its dart
Alas. the shaft had not been spe,l.
That wounds - deep mothers heart,
But youth nor innocence avail,
Nor can avert the tyra,.t's blow;
For with sure ANIL steady aim,
lie brings the highest monarch low.
HIS trophies tccm through all the earth;
ltis badges every where VIC See;
he mourners go about the street,
a proof OF mans mortality.
Then let Us he prepared to meet,
hat hnal shock with minds scrsne;
iSut nothing can this bliss secure,
nut strong serse Of pardonetl sin;
guilt gives death its fiercest form.
And furnishes his keencSt tllrDes.
Bnt grace removes his sting, aud sheds
heavenly sunbeam on our WOES
". seek Tor this great boon; the best
hal Tod can on the soul besto~,
builds bridge over death. s.st EuIr
Aud they who trust her find il so.
J. c. y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-12-26

1ALiIABETH ALLSTADT, widow OF ia
cob Aiistadt, John III. Ailstadt, and Joseph
L. Russell and Harriet T.. his wife,
AGAINST
Jesse Moore. Barbara Iienkic, Executrix. md
John i. Henklc, Executor OF John IiepkIc.
deed, John Moler, Rawleigh Moler, DAME
Moicr, sylvester q. Molcr, Jacob Moler
aud Nancy his wife, and Henry Moier and
Harriet his wife, heirs Of John NIoler de-
ceased, stephen Daigarn and Barbara IA.
vile, late Barbara Allstadt, W idow Of Daniel
Allstadi, deed, and Jacob Aii>tadt, Daniel
Alistadt, aud Elizabeth Allstadt, children
and heirs Of said Daniel Alistadt, deceased.
hnn Newton Moler, and Sarah Griffith Mo-
Ter, infant children und heir, of Ceorg.
hoier, deceased, and Colin Aud,
DEFENDANTS,
- IN CHANCERY,
Ia The Circuit Superior Court of Lane and
Chanes'y Of Jefferson County, in Virginia.
HNhE above named plaintiffs hereby give
IL notice TO the above named defendants
that on the nth day OF February next, at the
house OF Walter Beayans, Esq. in the county
OF Allegany, in the State OF Maryland, the said
plaintiffs Will take the deposition OF John A.
Hamilton, TO be read rs evidence in suit
now depending in the Circuit Superior. Court
OF Law and Chancery OF Jefferson County. in
Virginia, between the above named plaintiffs
and the above named defendants.
December %, 1888. st
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-12-26
Essr0se Rssll.

DURSUANT TO q warrant, TO us directed,
- we have this day viewed an essray. win; n
black HULL eth four white feet, white face.
white belly. two small white spots on the rump,
and one oa his ~i,hers--no ear mark--bctween
two and thrrc years old-sbe~n to us BY Jacob
su,cy Q, THIS county sud do f"d the Same TO DC
as described above; and We appr,i.. the ,a,d bull
- '',- sum at nine dollars Certified under our
hands, this is'h day II Drecmb~r, 1883.
HENRY lICkLiDER,
DAVID SiAi.EY,
DAVID HOFFMAN, Jr.
The owner OF the hull IL requested to como
him away. JACOB S1' AIfY
dee. 70, 1855
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-12-26

VMVfiE exercises OF this Institution will be
n resumed on the first Monday in January.
The course Of instruction, as heretofore, will
comprise the Latin, Greek, French and Eng
iish Languages; History, Execution. Bellies
Lettres, Geography aud the use of the Globes;
Mathematics, and the usual brssehcs Of edu-
cation.
The students OF The Classical department
viii be thoroughly grounded ia first princi-
pies, The construction Of the Languages, the
ldioms, and the beauties Of the Authors will
be carefully noted. Particular attention will
likewise be paid 10 the pupils Of the English
department. They will be prepared for the
eounting-house, or for whatever business their
parents or guardians may design them. The
students Of both departments will be frequent
W exercised IN composition, defamation, &c.
The subscriber wishing to prepare his Scho-
lars for usefulness, and the business OF active
life, all his exeTtions and efforts will be faith
fully directed 10 these important objects.
a few BOARDERS, in addition 20 the pre-
sent number, can be accommodated on rea-
sonable terms, in the family Of the subscriber,
to whose comfort, improvement, correct and
genteel department, strict attention will be-
paid. EDWARD HUGHES.
Dec. &c, 1893. Principal.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-12-26
Negroes for Hire.

WILL hire at public hiring, on Saturday
\ the 2sth inst. at Bunkcrs-Hill, about Fifty
Valuable NEGROES, consisting OF Men, wo-
men, Boys and Girls. The hiring will COM
mence at l 1 o'clock.
Some OF the above negroes having been fire.
quentIy imposed upon in regard To clothing,
no clothing will be received except such "a
are called for in the bond. Those persons
who hired last year, will please to be prepar.
ed, on the day Of hiring, TO take up their bonds,
as no indulgence will be given.
SAMUEL CAMERON, Guardian
for the heirs Of Bseen BuuIcsH.
Dec ISI2
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-12-26
Public Hiring of Sundry
Valuable Nl0res

"A Trustee for Martha X. Broadus. the
q subscriber will proceed, OH Saturday
the 18th instant, in front of the Globe Inn.
Harpers-Fcrry, TO hire a number Of Valuable
Slaves, consisting Of Men, Women and Row,
Hiring to take place early in the day.
Those who hired the Slaves for tho last
year, wiil please return them on the above
named day, clothed according to bond.
JOS L.. RUSSELL, Trustee.
Dec. II, 1888.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-12-26
PUBIxO BALE.

Hf virtue Of deed Of trust, executed by
~ Jacob Coontz TO the subscriber, for the
benefit OF VIM. G. Burns and Others, he will
offer for sale, for cash, on Friday tho 10th Of
January, 1884, on the premises ia the occu-
Paney OF said Coontz, at Mrs. Henry's Mill,
near Scrabble,
One good road Wagon,
Three work Horses and their Gears,
Two GUNS, (riflcs,)
Three Feather Beds, Bedstcads & BEDDING,
One Stove and Pipe,
One Bure au-one dozen Of Chairs,
One Silver watch--one riding Saddle,
A considerable number Of BOOKS,
And variety Of Household Il Kitchen Fur
niture LEWIS LUCAS, Trustee.
Dec. 10, 1898
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-12-26
PUBLIC SALE.

INTENDING to remove to the West, the
IL subscriber will sell, at his residence near
keyes' Ferry, on Friday the Sd day Of Janu-
airy, 1884, all his Personal Property, viz:
Five Brood Mares Work Horses,
-Four Colts Mich Cows J Calves,
Hogs and Sheep,
One road Wagon, in good order,
Pioughs and Harrows,
A small quantity Of Corn,
About 50 acres of grain in the ground,
Household and Kitchen Furniture.
a ss-d.t Of nine months will he given on
all sums OF So and uPw ards, the purchaser
giving bond and approved security. Sale TO
commence early in the day.
WM. WILTSHIRE.
Dec 10 lS33
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-12-26
WHtfe-MOssse 7arcs.ss
ron RENT

VNH. very valuable and weil-known Ia
xcrn stand, known by the name Of the
," VIII, with all It's appurtenances
stable, smoke-housc, .pring.hou.e. garden
&c. Sc,) Is for rent u Is situated ON a.,
main road leading from Chsries,own 90 Win
chester, about six miles from the former and
10 miles from the latter place.
u the above property is not rented priv aiely
oy tho ist day March neat. il will, on that
DAY, on the premises. be rented 60 IA, hishe. II
o'cder. Possession given on tho Isl March.
RACHEL LOCK.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-12-26
Negroes for Hire

" ILL be hired, for the ensuing ye.r on
Friday the 9Th Of this month, at lila.
zleheid, number Of Men. Women, and Boz, :.
Bond with approved security will be REQUIRED
for the hires. ANNE uIINTrp
Dec. IL, 1899.
d%Those " 20 hired the Slaves for the last
year, will be pleased 10 return them a, Christ
mas, according To the terms of their bond.
well clothed. IL is expected they will ,ake
up their bonds Mt the same time.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-12-26
MANNED.

On wednesday the 18th inst by the Rev.
>epumus Tustou, Mr. tissRr BEsLa 70
i'ss JULiA Avs LOGS, dsughier Of The late
hr. James Lock, Of this county.
On Thursday he 10Th ias, By the Rev.
'gtimus Tuston, Nc. HALueH MoLER 70
9as MARcAarT Mu1Ea, dsnghtsr Of the late
Hr Joho Miller, Of this county.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-12-26
For Kent.

uE tiouse nj present in the occupancy
OF Dr. Raum, on the corner near the
Presbyterian Church. Charlestown, is for
rent. There - n good cellar to the house.
and stable, kitchen, smoke house, sc. on
The premises. Possession will DC given on the
ist OF April next. For further Information.
apply to the subscriber in Ch,rlcstown.
EZEKIEL DEEM.
Dec. &c, ls33-tf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-12-26
sBeNe1'SOss - Berkeley Land
FOR aAIH

~ virtue Of decree Of the Circuit Supe-
n1 rior Court Of Law and Chanccry for
Jefferson County, rendered on the IGtb day
oil October, 1888, IN the rass OF Henry Bote-
Ter, administrator with the will annexed OF
Ann +. Boteler, deed, and administrator de
boniS non of James S. Lane, deceased, against
James s. Lanes distributes and others. I
shall, oH Friday fhe 7h Of February, 1894, be-
fore the hotel Of Daniel Entler in shepherds
town, expose TO sale, ut public auction, 10
the highest bidder the
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-12-26
Negroes for Sale.

NJ ILL be sold, at public sale, on Tuesday
w the 3lst instant, at the late residence
Of Captain James Glenn, deed, a number of
H4LC4BLE SL.4VES,
Belonging TO said estate, consisting of Men.
Women, Boys, and Girls, amongst which are
farm hands, cooks, sc.
IeTms-NiDe months credit will be given,
oy the purchaser giving bond with approved
security.
e7-Persons who hired the above Slave. for
The last year, will please return them on the
10Th inst. well clothed, as stipulated in their
bonds.
eT-No trader, nor any person for trader,
will be permitted 20 bid.
wM. GROVE, Executor.
Dec. IL, 1891
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-12-26

SI-.idrsrffsemtnts omitted his eeek, tciu re-
etire particular attention hereafter.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-12-26

1R"o good Jonrncymen Tailors viii End
~. so"as" employ ment. by applying imn,e-
FRANCIS >. EoGIE.
Cb,ris.,. Js,i0r.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-12-26
CLOCKS! OTsOORSf
NOTICE.

MY Clover Machine q now IN operation,
I'VE and prepared 10 shell and clean Clo-
yer seed without delay, % the Mill this sea-
son y Supplied with an abundance Of water
GEORGE EiCHELBERGER.
Dec. %, 1s31.-s
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-12-26
MHoRoEs ron HIRE

I'VE slaves belonging TO the estate Of
- Benjamin Becler. dec d will be hired for
the ensuing year, at the Central Hotel in
Chariestown, on Tuesday the 3lst December.
1873, between the bours Of IL O'Clock, A. N.
and \, y. n. Persons who hired tho said
shSes last year, will return them on that dsy
properly clothed; when due attendance will
bc given by the subsc riber.
JOHN X. HAYDEN, .fdnr
y the estate Of %. Bstier, deed.
Dec. 10, 1889.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-12-26
Hiring Of Sf0reS.

WILL offer for hire, nj Leetown, on
IL Saturday the 2sth inst. for the ensuing
year, the SLAVES belonging TO the infant
heirs OF Richard Baylor, Esq. deceased.
JOHN YATES,
Dec. 5, 1893 Guardian
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-12-26

ntLTiHoRr, nc %. ! o'cLocE, P.s
=, FLoJ R.-Ne quote tie wagon price Of
flour at - Is aud s. ca.
ALEN ANBRIA, rEc 81.
fLOCR.-Yesierday, the current price q
4 our from wagons was sJ-a few loads were
AIKEN al a fraction more.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-12-26
VIRGlNIA. no VII:

VIRGINIA., TO WIZ:
~ Roles holden ia t,,c Cicik's Office OF the cir
cult Superior Court q law sol Ch.ncsry for
JehrT.on county. tl'c first MONDAY 40 Deem
her. tS83.
Cosrge RrrnoLh asiijpisf,a,oy. 1rin ne ,riR an.
He.rcL. II FfeoA1fek Byacs, drch
.iG.Itvyy rLI''r''T'
Jsha r. CooitI- o. ne g.rn iivLf, az erreafor Of
Jslin UmgrTd. d,c'd aiso ~ e.rscfifor Of EsfroH
L1rcff dcc'd. isin .Hafsna4fglr. aei,a.fgsfrafs,-
II John .V5ffcr. sieC'd N H. Gfrfi0fu 0ni
.HorV r. hs agfe, kgfs .Vgrv T. Ula~crd.
Ecorve Eafler md HcfsB he srij, hge Iieffy
J4teTs. JghH - UiHgefd ifssffae Ufggefd
.nacet,Ha UHgsrd Gcofy ~ Hinged.
a1d J4ssb UH!seTd. hrf'' II Jrha Ungevd
l~r'd IJaaisI F,aflef crectfgr n Catherine
.bf9ffer, siard. and adnH,Bsfraisr Of Hrfsy
.Nsdsisrsv drs'J IHosrs TnrseY., aeissirus-
frafsr ~ bsfps non II .fg'A9BV 1'ufHer. are'd
lSorst,rl RasscH, CGi70 HhAs. igfe .NegEof
LRrs0H Cei7ae, asigs,aarafn II R,brTf 4.
~. I'D Thomas Isieas. and HaGer Tas-
scott, esocaisr y Jgda Batvs. dee'd.
? ~ CHLyCERT.
1NitE defendants. ~. q. Grtshsm and Ma
~ ~ y bis wife, John 2. " iogsrd, Caths-
rine WingeFd. NaTesllina Wingcrd, GcorEs n.
W isErrd, snd lte0b Wingefd. not hssing eater
81 their APPEARANCE and given sefousy aesorstn~
70 te "a sssgtnbiy sd fiie rules q this ssst
snd sptesfiug ~ satisfactory efideres thst tlsev
sFr not ttlzbatas ~ this eaifnfrys ne sfsfrf~,l
That lhr ssid defendants 30 spt- ~ ksrs on IA
hrst deg ~ The neat term aud nusetr ilr snseuf.
I'd bli ~ ufe piainUfs snd tbal . c0t5 u his o..
tef - iorfhuih Inserted in s0fne D. sia,sf psif-
ltsscf 81 thar-stosn, i0r two uiohths saoeessifr-
y. sid pasted ~ le front dcor a III eOafi-b0vso
10 nc SOD sosa a CisafiestorB.
kOBER9' u DROD.V. &C
DEE. ~, is35.-sn,.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-12-26
Negroes for Hire

WILL hire, at public hiring, Mt Bunkers-
Il Hill, ON Saturday the 2sth instant, TWEEN
~ Valuable Young NEGROES, consisting of
Men, Women, Boys and Girls.
JACOB GILBERT.
Dec ( ISaa
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-12-26

NOTICE.
The Rev. S. TUsroS will preach in the
tIee Church, Harpcrs-Ferry, on Sunday mex,
at i O'Clock. Dee oG
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-12-26
Tracts or Land, and the
HOUSE AND LOT

In the proceedings mentioned. The tracts
Of Land above alluded to were formerly own.
ed by Benjamin Foreman and George Powell.
and joiu each other. They are situated in
the counties Of Jefferson and Berkeley, near
a small village called TIardserabbIe, about
one mile from Henry's Mill on the Potomac
river, ana about Eve miles above Shepherds
town, adjoining the lands Of Van Swearingen.
Walter d. seIby, Henry Rohcr, Iamrs s.
Lanes heirs, and I.eakin Baker, heirs, con
tanning by estimation about
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-12-26
FOR HIRE

"A NEGRO GIRL about 10 years Of age.
IA For terms, apply to
JOSEPH vANyACTER.
December &c, 1889.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-12-26

Il 'th February, 1884, before the tavern
door Of Daniel Entler in Shepherdstown, n
LOT OF LAND.
Containing about SIXTY ACRES, being part
OF tract of land which formerly belonged
TO Benjamin Foreman, and lies on the cast
side OF the road leading TO Scrabble. There
Is on this lot large nevcr-failing limestone
spring The s~hei> ef tAis lot - Iu a good
state OF cultivation, and is rs productive rs
any other limestone land in Jefferson county.
will also sell, at the same time aud place
one other TRACT OF LAND, lying
on Meadow Branch, in Berkeley county, con-
tanning about 400 ACRES, the most OF
which Is heavily timbered, and is supposed 10
contain bank Of Anthracite Coal. This
tract Of land lies about eight miles from the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, and holds out
great Inducements, and is worthy tho atten-
ton OF gentlemen who wish TO engage in the
coal business.
The above property will be sold on the
following terms;-One third Of the purchase
money TO be paid OH the day of sale, the re-
siduc IN two annual payments, with interest
from the day Of sale, the purchaser giving
deed Of trust on the land TO secure the futur.
payments.
HENRY BOTELER, .ld,n'r
de bonis non Of JGfsss s. Lane. decd
Dec. &c, 1871
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-12-26
aAWw sroow.

n HAVE Ten shares 81 valley Bank stock
~ for sale. }. q. DAUGilERTY.
Charlcstown. Dee &c. 1893
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-12-26
FRIDAY, DEc. 90.

The Senate did not sit to-day.
10 the House Of Representative, va
fious petitions were presented, And .
num1er 81 private bills read, ard then
the House adjourned 10 Monday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-12-26
For Hire,

a NEGRO WOMAN, who is well aequaiat-
4 a cd with house work. Inquire OF the
Dec. ID. PRINTER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-12-26
JeHcrsoss s. Berkeley Land
EoR SALE.

Will. sell, at public sale, on Friday IL
9Th February, 1884, before the taver
door oil Daniel Entler in Shephe rdstown.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-12-26

The Land Is Of an excellent quality. well adapt
cd to the growth of wheat, rye, coin, sc.
and with very little expense, could be made
= brst-rate stock farm. About / 30 acres 81
i ran be made into excellent meadow. n
has The marsh run passing right through the
centre Of 81. on the Powell tract their is a
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-12-26

tract there y a hrsi-rate mill site, with the
water privilege, we'll situated for mere hsnt
mill, wool factory, or any thing Of the sort,
together with the remains of an old mill.
Any persons wishing 20 purchase the above
tracts 81 Land, viii please call 90 Mr.. John
Mcfarland, who - now living On them, and
BE Wlll give any further Information iley
nay desire.
Litchfield enquirer., 1833-11-21

ling houses, besides out buildings. were de-
sir0yed by Ere at Three Rivers On the night
Of the 9th inst. J. Discusses. esq, NJ. p. p.
Litchfield enquirer., 1833-11-21

$4,000 and the entire loss at from 10000
10 El9.OOO, or about $4,000. Insurance ON
the whole only $1,000.
Another Steam Boat Dis0ster-Ihirty LireS
Lost.-Letters from New Orleans Of the LIST
inst. ann0unce the melancholy intelligence Of
the loss Of thirty lives by the burning Of the
steam boat Saint Martin, which event occur
red near DonaldsonVille, while the boat was
on her way 10 New Orleans, with a cargo of
five hundred bales Of cotton. The passengers
finding the flames spreading with awful rapid
ity jumped overheard, and the number men
toned above were drowned. r-...
The New Orleans Mercantile Adv, Of the
lst inst. adds the following particulars. fur
nishpd by the clerk of the steam boat Black
Hawk:
"Oct, 81. came up to the wreck of the
steam boat st. Martin, two miles above Do
naIdsontiHe. rounded to, and received on
board those that were saved.
The st. Martin was from Bayou Sarah,
and had about 500 bales cotton, and 90 hhds.
sugar; she was discovered to be on fire about
IL o'clock this day, and melancholy to relate
about 40 passengers were lOst-by FIRE and
water. OF the officers and crew missing are
the captain, clerk, second mate, second stew
ard. cabin buy, ctfambcrmaid, two cooks, bav
keeper, four sailors, and FIVE frcmen. Sew
eral passengers were lost. among tie number
Capt. Sengstack, ~. Moss. esq. of New Orr
leans, and servant, Mr.. Whiting, of Franklin.
Mr.. Easton and servant Of Opelousas, Mr.. AL
len, Mrs. Willis, of Bayou Sarah; Lady
name unknown and three scrvants-Mr. J. F.
Miller, Of New Orlrans. Several passengers
say, that she had on board, about Fifty Thou
sand dollars, belonging to some OF the Banks
in New Orleans, which is lost
JOHN w. OWENS, Clerk"
Litchfield enquirer., 1833-11-21

The Mysterious A 6air.--A paragraph with
the above title having been pnbIished. stating
that large amount of money bad been found
on the Eighth avenue by couple Of colored
men; we think proper 20 give all the facts re-
la,ing 20 the same. that are al present known.
1t is TO be regretted that the subject had been
Litchfield enquirer., 1833-11-21

Anothsr fire at Hhaca.-A fire broke out in
Ithaca, on the night Of the 18th inst. which
The Ithaca Journal says sit commenced in
Mrs. E. Kendal's buildings, north side of O.
wego-street, about half way between Munn's
and Woods corners; and spread rapidly 10
each direction, until the whole range Of franz
ed buildings between-the brick block on the
corner Of Cayuga and Owego streets, and the
bIick building owned by A. d. w. Bruyn, esq
nearly opposite our printing Office and book
store, were entirely consumed. Most Of the
goods and movable property were saved
The buildings were all OF wood, and most Of
them not Of great intrinsic value, but situated
in the central pant Of the village, commanded
good rents. The whole value of tho buildings
destroyed, Is from $4,000 to $4,000.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-03-08
Fine Teas
New Juvenile books.

EiIZh KtNNEDY'hss just received from Boston
IL he 10 lowing,
Second Hook Of History; including the Modern His
tory Of Europe, africa, and la illustr ted by en-.
cravings. and sixteen maps, and DIES gned AS q Sc
que TO the " First Book of History" BY the au' nor
OF Peter Parie,'s Tales price, 81 cts
The Child's Own Book Of Tales about Dogs, with in
terestNg anecdotes. illustrating the qualities of that
faithful animal, with engrsvirgs
The Ladder to Learning; Collection OF Fables, ar
range progressve, Ia words Of one, two and three
s;llables; with original morals, edited and improv.
ed by Mrs, trimmer; first American, from the thur
teenth London editions with seventy lime wood en-
cravings
Bible Illustrations; a description OF Manners and
Customs peculiar to tn East; especially expians
tory Of the Holy Scriptures, by the Rev g. H. Dra
per; author of Scripture Stories from the Old and
New .estaments"; American stereotype edit m,
with many Improvements; illustrated by engravings.
The Little Reader, progressive Step to knowledge,
with numerous colored enrrsvings. This little vo.
lume combines amusement with instruction..
Grandmama's Book of Rhymes for the Nursery, very
pleasing book. with many engravings
The Ch,;drens bird Book OF Spelling and Reading,
connected with writing, n-meration, mensuration,
and the use of Maps; being an easy Introduction to
Geography and arithmetic, with maps and other
engravinss. by II L. Bsrnum
First Book of Geography, connected with spelling
reading and writing with thirty maps, aud many
engravngs, by H. l. Barnum
Third Book tor Reading and Spelling; with simple
rules, and instructions for avoiding common errors
by Samuel Worcester; stereotype edition-s mos
useful book
Barnum's Elementary Books, No and 2, with sixty
seven engrsyings, arranged on q new and improved
plan; price Ct
The whole of these Books are printed on fine paper
with large and clear type, from the house OF Messrs
Carter Hendee Il Co and are well worthy OF the al
tention Of parents and teschers. mar 2-eoot