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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-04
A GALl.ANT EXPLoIT.

Napoleon's famous expedition into
Italy was laid out with reference TO
the actual existence Of n communica-
ton between France aud Lombardy,
by the Simplon, and in May, 1900,
Gen. BethencouTt set out at the head
Of eighteen hundred men and eight
pieces Of cannon, TO seek . ncS route
over the Alps. The adventures Of this
fOrlorn hope Of the simplon are detail
ed by DisjonviI, second in command
OF the expedition, in . despatch to
berthierj aud never was story moro
French or more interesting. At one
place, in the midst Of the mountains,
they found that the rude bridge over
which they had to pass had been swept
away by an avalanche. The chasm was
sixty feet broad, with perpendicular
sides, aud a torrent roaring at the bot.
tom but Gen. BetheneOurt only re-
marked to the men that they were
ordered TO cross, aud cross they must.
A volunteer speedily presented himself,
who, clambering to the bottom Of the
preeipice, eyed deliberately the gloomy
gulf before bin. In vain "the angry
spirit Of the waters shrieked," for the
veteran--a m0nntaineeT. perhaps, him.
self--saw that the foundations Of the
bridge, which were nothing more than
holes in the bed Of the torrent 10 re.
eeive the extfeml,ies Of the poles,
which had supported a transverse pole
above, were still left, snd not many
feet under the surface. tie called to
his companions Co fssten the end Of
cord to the preeipice above, aud cling
down the rest Of the coil to bimJ with
this burden on his shoulders, he then
stepped boidly,bat cautiously, into the
water, fixing his legs IN the foundation
holes of the bridge. A. be sunk deep.
er and deeper 10 his progress through
the roaring stream, bending up against
che current, and seeming TO gFsPple
With u as human enemy, IL may be
imagined that the spectacle was view
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-04

ed with intense interest by his com.
rades above. Sometimes the holes
were lar apart, and striding from one
to the other. il seemed u miracle that
he was not swept away sometimes
they were too shallow to afford suili.
cient purchase, and, as he stood sway.
ing and lettering for \ moment, a smo.
thered cry burst from the hearts Of the
spectators, converted into Q shout of
triumph and applause, as he suddc nly
sprung forward another step. plunged
his body into deeper crcvice, and re.
NAMED steady. Sometimes the holes
were too deep, still greater dseyer ;
and once or twice there was nothing
visible Of the adventurer above the
surface bat his arms and his head, his
wild eyes glaring like those of a wa.
ter demon amidst the spray, and his
teeth seen firmly clenched through the
dripping and disordsrly mustachio. -
The wind. in the mean time. increased
every moment n it swept moaning
through the cavern; whenever it struck
the water, the black water rose with q
burst and Shrek. The spirit Of human
daring at last conquered, and the sol
der stood painting on the opposite pre-
cipice. What was gained by the cx.
plot? The rope stretched across the
chasm and fastened firmly at either
side. was as good as Waterloo bridge
to the gallant Frenehmen. General
Betheucourt himself was the first TO
follow the volunteer, and after him a
thousand men, knapsacked, armed and
accoutred, swung themselves one by
one across the abyss, slender cord
their only support, and an Alpine tor.
rent their only footing. The terror Of
the Austrian post may be conceived,
when they saw thousand men rushing
down upon them from the Alps by pas
sages which nature herself had fortified
with seemingly Inaccessible ramparts
The famous battle of Marenso took
place Immediately after; aud the con-
struction Of the military road over the
Simplon shortened the distance from
Paris to Milan by nearly fifty leagues.
lT'afh's Picturesque .7tanaaL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-04
Coach Mandatory.

(HiaeLsstsr, Losdoun street, fec doors .Norfh
Of The Valley Bank,)
D ESPECTFULLY informs his friends and
HI the public generally, that he has just
returned from the Northern cities, at which
places he purchased 4 general assortment Of
materials, among which are all sorts Of Brass
Mounting. He feels assured that he can fur
nish his work at rs low prices rs can be had
Of the same quality in this or any other place.
He Is now prepared TO make, at the shortest
notice, any description Of CARRIAGES; and
when novelty IS required he will prepare n
drawing to suit the ideas Of persons wishing IT,
Repair, Of every description, in his line,
done In the best manner and on the most ac-
commodating terms. Old work painted with
the same care - new, and with despatch
lie has several secondhand Carriages, Ba-
rouches and Gigs, which he will sell low
Orders from distance executed with pune
tualisy.
All kinds Of silver and brass plating done
at his establishment. n the best and cheapest
manner.
April IL, ls33.-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-04

he following hne lines we're Srit,c~ by the oil
English poet SaIaIrr, on the death of Charles
The gicries OF our mortal state.
Are shadow :, not substantial things.
There Is M arinor agsinS, fate;
Death lays his lev hand on kings:
Scepsne and erosn
Must tumble down,
And 'n the dust be equal made
With the poor crooked scythc and spade.
Some men with swords may rap tia. Geld.
And plant fresh lnurcls whcf,. they XIII:
Hlt uicir strong nerves n, last must Weld;
They tame but one another still:
Early or bate
Thy sioop to fate,
And must give UP their murmur;nv br.ath.
:" Len they, p'lc eapti,es, erccp to death.
ne gaflsnds withcr on yo,ir brow:
ih"'n boast no more yoar mighty deeds,
CPon deaths purple altar nov,
See ~herc the victor victim blccds.
Your heads mus, come
To the cold tomb
Only the actions Of the Just
Smell ssc,t and blossom in the dust.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-04
From the Portland advertiser.
YANKEE MANAGEMENT.

Our Southern brethren are perplexed
to know how it is, that they, with rich
land, q warm sun, and staple produc-
tions giving an income Of from four TO
twenty per cent, arc becoming poor
aud cashless, while we Yankees are
becoming rich, and are having money,
1t not in abundance, at least as much
as IS necessary. Ii they would come
among US, and study our economy, the
answer would soon strike them. One
little instance is no bad example Of that
Yankee economy and skill that turns
all things, even the worst 10 advantage.
1t may not be generally known that
IN many parts Of our State, our school.
masters are not only boarded round, >
SO as to save the drawing Of the pay
OF the schoolmaster's board from the
school fund-that is, the sLoolmaster
is boarded q week here, aud three DAYS
there, according to the number Of chill
dreD--but that the school master is Of.
ten IBID Off or put up at auction, ;
as are our paupers-and the iotcest
bidder in the district takes him, as the
highest bidder takes an article at a
regular auction.
The writer Of thisarticle, when pre-.
pairing TO be college boy, being short
Of funds, and with no other means OF
getting money than by Keeping school.
hired out as schooimaster for ten dol
lars month. This was all the school
district could afford 10 give, as their
fund was small; and even with this
small sum given, it was necessary to
board the schooimaster as cheap as
possible. The school Committee, there.
fore called the district together into a
new, neat, convenient and comfortable
school house, and in his presence, n
scene OF this sort took place.
.4'iefioneer.-'What will you take
him toF?'
Isl Bidder.-'One dollar and twenty.
five cents n week
.3ueiiOneer. -. One dollar twenty.
1--WE, one dollar twenty FIVE
ID BiddeT.-'o dollar twelve cents
aud a half
Sd Bidder One dollar
.HUcfioHeer. - One dollar, who'll
take him for less than one dollar! One
dollar, ene dollar, any body less -
Who speAks!'
4fh Bidder.--' Seventy FIVE cents
5ih BidisT. - Seventy cents
And thus the bids went on, the auc
tI6neer excisiming A. usual in the mean
time, till the sch0olmsster was bid Of
az forty cents per week! Yes, tie
lowest bidder took him on board for
forty cents per week. On going home
with this bidder, a sociable, hapoy
man. whose house had more comfort,
and luxories than nine tenths oC the
houses of the rich planters in the ints
tigr Of the Southern country and whose
table was as good - macy sit down AZ,
paying fourteen dollars = week f0r
board, the writer held the following
dialogue:
How on earth can you siIosd to board
me ior forty cents q week.
.das.- make money BY ~, and
have your company N the Bargain
How So
Why you will board with me four
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-04

MiNG located himself, for the practice
II OF his profession, respectfully offers his
services To his fellow citizens. lie may be
found Mt FAIR VIEW, the residence Of his
uncle, Mr.. WN. r.. SINCLAIR.
june -, ls33.--it.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-04
FOR RENT.

f.ssf "A omforfabie d,reiiing House,
~. near the Presbyterian Church in
Charlestown.
1T has q large and fine garden attached
j II will be rented until the first Of April
next, and possession given Immediately. For
further particulars, apply 90
ABRAHAM ISLER.
June IL, 1899.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-04
MoTTOn no sTooKHoLnHRs.

rENHE Stockholders Of tho Smithield,
Il CharIestown, and TIarpers-Perry Turn
pike Company" arc respectfully notified, that
the following instruments are required 10 be
paid 10 Humphrey Keyes, Esq. Treasurer Of
the Company, upon those subscriptions the
whole Of which have not heretofore been
called In, 20 wit: An instalment OF IS per
share on the lst days respectively Of each of
the months Of June, July, August, September,
October, November, and December, ensuing.
By order Of the Board,
ANDREW HUNTER, See'y.
Anril o.. 1p33.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-04
N'OTECE.

a III persons indebted TO the estate Of
IN Hamilton Jefferson, decd, and TO the
estate Of Smith Slaughter, deed, are hereby
informed that the said estates have been COM
n,itisd TO me, a. administrator De bonis non,
and that all debts due 10 the said estates must
be paid 10 me.
RICHARD WILLIAMS,
Shai6 II J.6enOn c. aniy.
April IL, 1s33.-tE
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-04
DESIGNATION.

TNHE co-partnership heretofore existing
Il under the firm Of Rupert & Kownslar,
was dissolved by mutual consent on the 1st
inst. All persons indebted, are requested to
come forward and settle their respective dues
with q. ii. Rupert, upon whom il has de-
volved to close the concern.
q. III. RUPERT,
X. KOWNSLAR.
May 80, ls33.-6t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-04


Mayor Jack Downing gives the following ae-
eoun, Of the cataGrsphe of the bridge nj v. York.
"I sPOse you.wlIl see by the papers how we
All Ike to got drowned yesterday going across
little bridge between the castle and tho
garden.
at was pcsky narrow squeak for me and
the President. He was riding over - n great
enc hossi and ] Was walking along by tho
SIDE OF Inn and trying to clear the way a lit
tie, Tor they crowded upon u so, there wa1
no getting along, and hardly a chance To-
breathe. When we got under the arch ws
stopped liite bat for The crowd 10 clear n.
way, when all at once thought ! heard
something crack Says !, General, You bet
Ter 60 ahead, Tm afraid there's mischief bru-
ms here. At that he gave his boss lick and
pushed through the crowd. but we hadn't got
more than rod. before crash went tho
bridge behind us all down in n heap, and
two toll houses on top of il, aud as many a. a
hundred folks splashed into the wator, ala
mixed up together. one top Of 'tother. Tho
President looted over his shoulder and srs-
NJ was safe behind hitn, called out for Mr..
Van BureD, aud asked TIE b. run and see Il ho
was hurt told him be had forgot himself.
for Mr.. Van Buren, wasn't in the company;
bot Mr Woodbury. and Ar Cas- were ~ foe
Il, for could see them laundering about IN
TIC water now. Run. Major, said the Presl-
dent, run ard give them hfl. Take Nc.
woodbury. lrsi, you know can't spare biz,
80, there was parcel of ns tool hold
and went 10 hauling 81 'em out Of De " ater
hke 80 many drowned rats. hot we got EN-,
all out aliTe eScep. few young things ihey
called dandics, they booked " after I.ey Eot
yet ~ over that we couldn't max out rhs-
Their they were alive or deal. So We Ia,d
EN- nP 20 dry and len EN- aud vent on To
help the President re-, 'ew the troop o. tho
halIery IS they cal It and a grand place e
10 Ia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-04
EXTR ,ORDiNARY DISCOVERY.

we have met with n singular article nv
late number Of the Journal dc Ssaurue. re
ceived nj the Office Of the Baltimore Ga
zetts. IL states that a most interesting
discovery has recenily been made in Mol
davia, "hieh consists in extinguishing eve
~ kind Of fire or conflagration. by throw
ing chopped ard'c upon IL. The Agricultu-
raj society Of Brunn. on the 9th January
last. made several experiments 10 test the
truth OF the discovery. which were attend
ed win complete success. II was found.
that on pouring into a fire, grease, pitch,
or spirits OF VINE, already burning in lars.
ana afterwards throwing chopped straw
upon the whole, the fire was almost imme-
diately extinguished. The Society also
caused large fire to be made with straw.
oiilets OF wood, faggots. paper and sheafs
oil wheat. and, when the whole was we'll
kmdied. the lire was extingushed in a mo-
mont 10y the same means as before. IL 10
somewhat remarkable that the chopped
straw used in these experiments, 80 far
from being consumed by the Ere, was
iound. on the contrary. almost untouched.
and could be used 4 second time for tho
same purpose. A bar OF iron heated red
not, and thrust into q basket filled with
chopped straw, not only failed to set tho
straw on IRE. but became sensibiy cool
A last trial consisted in putting into a heap
oil ebopred straw. some inches in depth. a
bag OF wheat. upon which was spread a
quantity Of gun powder covered With
sheets o. paper, and then covering tho
heap with bundles Of straw, which wero
set on Ere IN different plsces--after tho
straw was entirely consumed and the ashes
swept a~sy.ihe chopped straw underneath
was ionnd untouched. and the bag. with
the powder and psper.was Withdrawn from
the heap without having been in the slight
est degree affected by the fire.
nto be remarked that Il is necessary
10 throw The chopped straw with some
iosce upon the flames. and 10 stir IL after.
wards, if possible.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-04
TURNHN'G.

HvHE public arr respectfully informed that
II all kinds Of TURNING, IN Wood, Brass,
iron, and Steel-aiso, Turhing Iathes, Screw
Plates, Stocks, Taps and De Bench Screws
% wood or iron, Mill Screws, Be. &C, ean be
done IN the best manusr, and az tho shortest
notice, at the establishment on the Island Of
Virxinius, near Harpers-Ferry.
May 2, l633.--tC
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-04
SrsIisaEp, WEEKLY, MT
JOMV -. G.4LL.aHER.
CONDITIONS.
TWO DoxEAaS 4 FIFTY 0ra

PER .iN.NT.M
Payable half yearly; but Two DoLlaa.
will be received as payment In full, II paid
entirely in advance. Whenever payment is
deferred beyond the expiration Of the year,
interest will be charged.
ADVERTISING.
The terms Of advertising, are For square
or less, 81, for three insertions-largcr ones
IN the same proportion. Each continuance,
ID cents per square.
90 All advertisements not ordered for n
sPeciiic time, will be continued until forbid,
and charged accordingly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-04
1T HiRPERSFERRY, VI.
Ton .N.c,.an.iaah-Sfl

On .S.r,sGnaioah-Sf)
S prepared TO accommodate, in the most
- agreeable manner, company travelling TO
and from this place. The House is spacious,
and has recently undergone various repairs,
adding to its convenience and agrceablencss.
The public generally shall receive the most
accommodations, and generous
support is confidently expected by their hum
bic servant, JOHN flTZSINiMoNS.
May 10, lS33.-tf.
N. B.-Prvate families, travelling, can be
accommodated. IF.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-04
EDiss0gssstOss or C0tsgrtsser-
ahiRs.

THVHE partnership heretofore existing I'M
II der the name OF Smith & Parnsworth
was this day dissolved by mutual consent
All persons indebted TO the said firm will
please to como forward and make settlement,
as the subscribers are DESTROYS Of settling up
their business rs speedily as possible.
JOHN r. SMITH,
HENRY S. FARNSWORTH.
Smith6eld, June 30, 1899.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-04

Sg'i'horn paper ssJs--" We learn By
ever from Rome that Doctor Enxisnd /, bu-
,i) e,gSged 70 writiag, st the Request q Car.
uhal weld, . critieai e. pltbation of the eefe-
monies Of ne Cstsoiio Church. lis york
H'il probably BE- printed IN Rome, and after.
" ards reprinted N Aaerira."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-04

Sn0'e lon The i0th inst, the Crssn Moss.
iai't, near Randolph. Vermont, were ghiis
eth snow The cold ~ 70 severe that large
fires we're nseessary for comfort n y thot
that Tie vsgetation has not been much iBiug-
80 uoosb ~ progress will b. somewhat
retarded
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-04

Tho value - the ornaments in god ar.i
silver. bslonging 10 che churches ia Mexico,
= cgsF0ied a, ihigty nHliyas u dyliags.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-04
LUMBER YARD.

for seasoned White and Yeiloc Pine PINK,
either inch, inch. inch, Il inch, a inch,
2 OF inch-also, . inch and inch Poplar
Plank. Fencing Boards, Shingles, white and
yellow pine, oak and poplar Joist, with va
riety OF other lumber usually kept in lumber
yards.
Having aid in of present n supply OF 3oO,-
600 FEET, piled with sticks, in addition
to arrangements made for the future, he can
assure the public that general stock Of Lurn-
Der will be kept up at his yard, where they
can be furnished on the most reasonable terms.
J. r. HAMTRAMCK.
Shepherdstown, June 20, 1893.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-04

DGA BARRELS prime old wHIsKEY
aHNB that will be sold cheap by
WA. CLEVELAND & co.
June 90, 1888.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-04

IN BARRELS prime No HERRINGs
I'M f0r sale by
wiz CLEVELAND 4 Go.
Iaoe %. i933.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-04
q. IA. RUPERT

Id ESPECTFULLY informs his friends and
II the public, that he has just received,
at the old stand, q supply Of
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-04
SIX Hats.

WNOUR eases very elegant black and white
satin Beaver Hats, just received AID for
sals ~ 8. HAMTRAMCK.
shepherdstown, Nay 30, 1913.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-04
sNesU Goods,

which makes his assortment good. lie is
determined to sell cheap; and hopes by strict
attention to inertia share Of public patronage.
Smilh6eld, May 30. 1888.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-04
LNnaber Yard iss Shep-
herdSfOscfs.

9NIIE subscriber bcgs leave 90 inform the
~ public, that in connec ton with his store
he has opened an extensive
Delaware State journal, advertiser and star. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1832-1833, 1833-08-13
MORyIONISNI.

Our readers have heard of the Mormontes,
a new race IF fanatics, whose extravagant
deeds and doctrines have hitherto excited the
rid,cule and wonder of those who have had
an oppt rtunity of knowing something about
them. The following extract of letter re-
ceived by gentleman in this city, from st
Louis, dated July Goth, discloscs new trait
in their character, which, i'll the present in
stance, has drawn upon them an exercise of
that summary mode of doing justice which is
rather too common with our fellow citizens
in the remote west:
eYou have no doubt heard of the Mormontes. A
few days since, the people residing in and their
village the Missouri, became cxasperated at some
specimens of their Predatory habits, and proceeding
in body to their village, demolished their printing
establishment and the dwelling of their High Priest,
and inflicted considerable injury upon the persons
and property of the whole brotherhood. The Hig,
Priest was tarred and feathcre,!, and paraded
through the village in cart. The parsonage who
impiously assumed the name OF Christ, and protested
to eroy eternal life, gave the lie to his pretepsions
by dying last Wednesday, while on his way up tho
river to indepenlcnce-the name of their settle
ment.-"
Delaware State journal, advertiser and star. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1832-1833, 1833-08-13
CIRCULAR
Of Amos Kendall, President Jackson's ~
gent, to the Presidents of the State Banks.

Of Amos Kendall, President Jackson's ~
gent, to tile Presidents of the State Banks.
"AuGUsT, 1888.
'sS1R:---I have been appointed by the Sc
cretary of the Treasury, at the request of
the President of the United States, to confer
with State Banks i'll relation to future depo-
sites and distribution of public revenue.
'.It is deemed probable by the Govern
ment, that the Bank of the United States will
not be re-chartered. and that no other insti
tuition will be established by Congress to sup
ply its place as Agent of the Treasury
"As it is now less than three years to the
expiration of its Charter, the President thinks
it his dut5 -to look to the means by which the
service it now renders to the Government
is thereafter to be performed, and if sufficient
reasons shall exist, the Government may de-
sire to employ another Agent, or other A.
gents, at an earlier period.
"rhe sole object of my appointment is, to
ascertain on what terms the several State
Banks may be willing to perform the service
now rendered by the Bank of the United
States to the Government, should it become
necessary or expedient to employ another A.
gent, or other Agents, THAT the Secretary of
the Treasury may, in that event, be able to
make a judcous selection.
"In pursuit of this object, have the hon.
or to inquire whether the Bank over which
you preside, is DESTROYS, should a change take
place, of undertaking that agency, or por-
sIf this inquiry should be answered in the
affirmative, am authorized to communicate
with you further on the subject.
sit is, however, to be distinctly understood
that nothing which may pass is to be consd
cred pledge on the part of the Government
to remove the deposits from he Bank of thu