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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-25

a YOUNG LADY, who has had some ex-
IN perience in teaching, wishes to engage
as an instructress in private family. She
can produce good testimony Of her qualifica'
tons, and will teach the lower and higher
branches Of polite Female Education.
A conference can be had with the person
by apple alton TO the editor OF the Free Press
or a line left at the Post Office, addressed &c
X. NJ. o. will meet with due attention.
Charlestown, July IS, l633.-3t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-25
Notice to Trcspassers.

"ANY persons have heretofors been in
lVE the habit Of entering my orchard and
carrying OF my june srples, by bags full
passing through my land, leaving open my
gates, and throwing down my fencing, letting
my stock In 10 my corn, wheat, sc. Nov,
hereby forcwsrn all persons against commit
ting In future the aforesaid acts Of trespass,
as am determined to prosecute all such Of
Tenders. JOsEPH SHEWALTER.
Rich- yoods, July IS, 1s33.-3t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-25
Charlestown, July IS, 1899.


\ HAVE been, for long time, sustaining
L considerable injury By persons throwing
down my fences and carrying Oh the rails
by boys and young men throwing rails .stumps,
and stones In nv Mill Races, --bTesking my
Alill windows. breaking up -four casks, and
other malicious mischief This, therefore,
is TO forewarn all persons from fishing, fowl
ing, hunting, bathing, &c. sc. unless By sPe-
ciai permission, - my. intention is 70 prose
cute all offenders 10 the utmost rigor Of the
law. Parents, guardians and mas,eFs,will dc
well 10 look to this, a. ! am determined tC
use the Rod rs well as the Law, until have
broken up practice which Is injurious TO me
and disgraceiul 10 the perpetrators.
WM. r. LOCK.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-25

~ Oy,1ta1seee,
Tssrsss~s vsasisg e. ssvsisisg = asssss. &c. i.
LGsrss~, ssiJsv ssAer pssPssss.
(r.sssd July -. 1881
LIE q enacted and declared b. the Msyor.
Ii Recorder, - Trustees Of he town 81
Chsrisssown, Thst h asy psrsoe shall hare
after run or strain Q korss, mare, gebding,
mule, or jackass, either in harness OF other
wise. In one Of the streets OF alleys Of Charles
shall incur q fine Of two dollarz and 6fty cents
for every such offence, 10 Be recovered with
costs, on complaint before the Mayor or Ne
corder Of said town. who shall give judg-
ment and award execution for the Same =
gainst the parent, guardian, or master VI such
ftee person OF aPprentiee, ~ tho esss may
be, if such person b under the ego Of twenty
one years ; and II above twenty-ope years
against the person 10 running or strsining any
such animal aforesaid in the streets or alleys
and IL the offender be servant or slave, un.
less the owner Of such servant or slave, OF
some other person, win pay such hne and
costs, the offender shall, By order Of the
Mayor or Recorder, giving Judgment for sucf
6pe and costs, receive such number Of lashei
n the said Mayor or Recorder shall adjudgc
not exceeding fifteen, on his or her bare back
well laid On.
And be il further enacted, That like fin,
Of two dollars and City cents shall be imposed
upon any person Who may ride upon any o
the side walks Of said town. to be recovered
- aforesaid.
! And IL 10 further enacted and declared
| That all fines collected by force Of this ordi
nance, shall be applied to the use Of the sai'
town Of Charlestown.
This ordinance shall be in force from ant
aftcr its passage.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-25
TO THE E.9R.MERS
Or
AND XoUDoUl

"HE undersigned have taken, for q torn
IL OF years. Mr.. Beckham's uell-known Mer-
chant Mill. On the Island near Hsrpers-ferry,
which 10 now undergoing sunslry repairs. They
will give barrel Of Flour for every 80 pounds
Of good merchantsblc Wheat, and will stand the
inspection in any Of the Eastern markets. They
win be able, from the good condition OF their
mill, snd from their experience in the business,
TO render the most perfect Satisfaction to their
customers, and they are determined not TO be ex'
celled by any miIlers IN the country.
They will give the highest price, in cash, fo'
coed understandable Wheat, delivered in theiI
mill JACOB q HENRY STAUB.
July Ia lk33.-2m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-25

(From PhiladsiPhia,)
Surgeon Denfiss. snd AfdnyfacfHrss Of
Poreeisin ineervspfi6ie Tech,
N AS much pleasure in Informing the In
In habitants Of Harpers-Fsrry and its vi
entity, that he will DO in that place about the
18th August, when he will be ready 10 at
tend those Who may favor him with their
confidence IN his profession.
Mr.. North has letters Of rccomnendatiou
from DR.. Psttison, Professor Of Anatomy
(late Of the Baltimore Medical lnstitution, >
and DR.. Geo. McClellsnd, Professor Of Sur
gerry in the Jefferson Medical College d
Philadelphia, and other gentlemen Of ~.
spectabuity, which he viii od|cr TO :he IN
sPcction Of al who may feel disposed d
call on him when he arrives.
July 25, 1899.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-25

With but one exception, arising from miscoa-
ceptioa OF the charter, the business Of the insti-
tuition appears TO have been conducted IN strict ae-
eor,IaDce with its established regulations With
respect 20 that exception, assurances have been
made that in future All grounds for similar re
mark Sili be removed.
Respectfully, yours, 6e.
JOHN H HALL,
JOHN A. SCHhEPFER,
FER'D w. STEPHENSON,
HENRY WARD,
~. THOMPSON.
Harpcrs-YeTTy, July, 1889
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-25

GTRAYED o. stolsn Srom tba subscriber
III living 81 TIE Bloomsry Mil, on the i1th
July, . snail lAY DHA11. thrse ysar'
cd last Spring. A liberal reward VIII os
given for infornasion watch VIII lead 70 ne
recovery Of the mare.
July o, 1888
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-25

On THURSDAY isai, ~ ire Rev. Aisxspdcy
Ioac., Mr.. JAcss a. MsHNIss - taia county,
20 Misa MaRTnA y. LfrTLE, danghicr q NJ.
W iIIiasn Little a this place.
On tls- ash q July, ~ ne Rev Ne. Hsak, Mr..
isaac FEKnSHs 70 Aliss ASS TArLoas both q
! HeFpera-FerFT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-25
fCOMMU.NTc.aTED.]

NOZZLE 8. BaLpES, ESQ.
president Of the Aarprs-F1ry !Sarings'
Elsfifsaion:
Sn--The Subscribers, appointed by the Direc-
tors Of the Harpers-Ferry Ssvings Institution, 20
Investigate its Affairs and report upon the same,
have attended 10 that duty, and herewith submit n
statement Of the result OF their labors.
The Harpcrs-FeTy Savings' In stitaion was es-
tablshed by an act OF the Legisla Of Virginia,
passed March 3, 1883. II was frst organised, in
conformity 10 its charter, the 9th day Of April,
1898. Its Directors then made, and caused TO be-
printed, Bylaws for regulating the concerns Of
the Institution and prescribing the duties Of its
officers and members In conformity with which,
bonds have been given by the Treasurer and be
the President as prescribed In the Sth section OF
the 81 Article OF those Bylaws
From an examination Of the accounts and pa
pers presented Co the Committee of investigation,
IL appears that since the organization Of the fnsti-
tuition, two Thousand and six dollars and tventy-
| SIX cents have been received by its Treasurer,
Daniel Bedinger, in cash, viz:
From monthly deposises $3.50 90
\ DO weekly do. ~ 50
DO. special do. to be returned
| when called for ii7@ 90
| Received on special deposi,c, bear
ing an interest Of per Ct. 100 90
\ Received f.r discount on notes GV
S2OO6 90
4 -
been loaned 40 90
Paid on account of special deposites O7o ~
Il do postage ON letter 40
Cssl, remaining in the hands ii the
i treasurer 2s5 VI
L
S9J06 90
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-25

a O00Fsu D0vHsss Sseou x79VSs'
TvHE services Of this Inc BOIL On b had
u for IS The season, st the subsefibsr's
The great superiority q this breed Of castle
datioa would b superAuoas.
JOHN A. THOMPSON.
July IS, 1899.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-25

Ths New FORK Gazette complains Of .
great scarcity Of briekiaysss and mssons IN
that city.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-25

Ex-Prcsidsnt ADAHs hes been brought for.
ward for Tie ofaee Of governor Of hsssaehu
setls
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-25

YATES & HWxMTYlH,
Managers,
washingtou City, d. G.
s.sOrders from distance will receive the
most prompt attention, and the Register
containing the drawings viii Be sent 70 all
who order a. above.
July IS. 1893.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-25

a BOUT a00o x.WB. q good BACON
n. (tbe hos rOsi0d, } iOr sale ~ The suhscrI
ABRAHAM isLER
Jay II, is39
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-25
Grand Musical Soiree,
On Friday the Goth, at CharIestos0r


THE NATIONAL VOCALIST,
.7sthor cE-''On wings that bcamed in Glory"
"Hunters Of Kentucky"
elm Crow"
"Clarc de Kitchen"
"Cole Black Rose ~ and
Philadelphia Sketch Book :"
At the solicitation Of many persons, will give
a display Of those vocal powers, which have
gained much cciat in many fashionable cir
cles, and has awakened sentiments VI tho
lofticst patriotism.
In the course Of tho evening, Mr.. ID. will
exercise his peculiar powers Of ventriloquism,
and sing illusions from the most celebrated
operas, introducing his fashionable song Of
jim CROW:
Touching the following subjects-Jim Grow
in the Town, The Johnny Cake, Uncle Sans
Daughter Caroline, Calhoun, Crockett and dc
Coon, Presidents Visit to Fredericksburg,
Laying Of de Corner Stone Of my Misses,
Great Destruction at Alexandria, Return "a
w ashington, Congratulations, Multiplying dc
Boot and Veto dc Shoe, United States Bank
Stock, Burning Of de Treasury, Visit u
Black Hawk, &C., which continues to attrac
crowded houses in the principal cities Of the
| Union.
| Also-GUMBO CHAFF with his ludicrou
interview with MAJOR LACK DOWNING
4 t1LThe Concert to commence at 3 O'Clock
II July 25 1874
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-25

.qpy0intmenf By the Erseuiies.-JAsEs NJ.
Mason, Esq. Of Winchester, 70 be visiter Of
the University Of Virginia, IN place Of Gene
raj Breckenridge, Fseentiy deceased.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-25


or vAxUANED YA0RERTY.
WKTILL be sold, n, public sale, at Reyes
w Ferry, on the Shenandoah river, on
TAes6sy toe Ga Of August nexf,
.9Is eIke Stock F@s'ssstssg
Ufesstts, &c. %cs
Belonging 10 the subscribers, consisting Ct
Work horses, brood mares, ADD colts,
Mich cows, young cattle. hogs, and sheep,
Wagons. plonghs, harrows, geaTs, &c. &C.
A credit Of nine months will be given on the
above property, on ell sums above dollars,
the purchaser giving bond with approved Sc
curiiy ali sums under Eve dollars must be
cash.
Al the same time will be sold, on credit
Of sixty days, soms
wnnNoE9, WHEAT AND AYE
Also, vilI be sold, at the same time, 20 the
highest bidder,
KeNes' Ferry HSsES FGrDs,
Together 18th
n Sac. Nh. Platter Nh, ChoPpiHe
BfiA, and Disfiiisry.
A description Of This farm Il deemed unne
eessary, AZ poryons wishing 10 purchase vii
| frsC sisw IL. II - perhaps necessary 10 sal
To those unsequaintsd with the place, that J
y one Of the most healthy, fertile, and beau
tiful spots in the Valley Of Virginia Tb'
farm contains between 1G8 and 400 Acres
Also, lQ0 Acres Of Wood I.and, tao msie
dfsiaai fr0m The above, on the vest side .
The -Ridgc--Terms made khowp GA 'b
dsJ q sale.
A. the subseribsrs ara dcsrous 20 move 4
TIE sostsfn eoaniry, al ti'e sbove proper
N....I -.
RoBERT KEYEs,
JOHN kEHES.
July1i. is3s--ts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-25
New Milling Concern.

WVHE undersigned take this method Of in
II forming the public, that they have rent
ed the Mills on the Opequon, belonging TO
John N. whitehill, Formerly Cameroas.)-
Said Mills will be overhauled and put in COM
pletc repair, and be ready for the reception
Of Wheat in n short time. For every three
hundred pounds Of merchantable Wheat, de-
livered, they will give one barrel OF super
fine Flour, and stand the inspection either in
the District or Baltimore. They have -four
now on hand, and intend keeping supply for
the accommodation Of their customers; 30
that any person can have n load Of -four on
delivery Of the wheat. They prefer grind
ing, but will give at all times fair price for
wheat delivered.
THE SAW MILL
will also be repaired, and persons bringing
Logs may calculate on having their Saving
done with despatch. 10 q word, the under
| signed are determined, on their part, 10 spare
no pains to give general satisfaction, and will
be thankful for any custom which may be
sent them. WIN. GRANTHAM,
JAMES GRANTHAM,
| BENJAMIN B. WELSH
| July 1s, 1888.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-25
.ass He uSeMeSOss fr0sss For
esssse's BOeCeT!

~ q 4. YITZSIMMONB invites his frseuds
snd the public, 20 cali % his Temple q fortone,
Ne. =, Msrkst Square, COS doos below Maj: STE
hotel and examines HE ssieetioa Of lucky
plumbers in the following spiesdid schemes;
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-25

A FREsu sUPPLY JAS, resolved By
n %. KEYEs
Charlestown, Juiy IS, 1888.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-25
e.. ,I- ann.n -Arn.,.

Prom Ar .9BGag .srgEs.
CANAL TOLLs.-Tbe tolls collected on Az
The canals IN the State, for The month Of June,
amount to tho sun Of tl74,6t6 90--being
a, geo IS more than The receipts Of the cor
responding month of the last SESSION. The
following statement exhibits The sun receiV-
ed on each canal fOE the month Of June, 70
Whi
ON The Erie canal Sl4s,i70 &C
Champlain Canal l,l6S -
CayugA 4 seneca Canal 2,All n
oswegO Canal $500 %
el74,6 l6 90
The whole sum received foT tolls from the
opeaing 81 The navigation 10 the 3Oth 81 June,
two aoushs and eight days, is ts0O,2ll %
cents; being Sc ,atO 96 more than The ~
ceipss up 70 The saas period IN 1882
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-25
THE FREE PRESS.


Mr.. r. w. GrxNxR has published the ccrres-
poodcss~ between himssh and Mr.. RIvSs, which
preceded their lac snp,rss.nt ressoutre. II ne
can gasher he fssts CORRECTLY. Il srems dist some
" busy-bodics" famed up psiiSesi differences inaO
fame which eeasaned Al he previous traces d
.terssssl fieedship, which had existed for years
and ended In = rupture deeply rryr,sted by Z
large number Of mutnal fr;enda
II 10 remembered by moss readers, thss Mr..
Gilmcr v.s arsivc In the nosnisssioo and clcctios
Of Mr.. Rrvss TO the U. s. Senate, and vc hav,
r-asoa 10 believe, II the suggested postpoUemen
u the election Of Senator. (Which Gas e.rues,l,
opposed by Mr.. CilnHcr,) had taken place, Mr.
Rives would net have been chosen. The re-clcc
ton of Mr.. Tyler proves this. Mr.. X. diap
ponscd The so4te-rishss' party, and ~e have ofsc'
heard Mr.. Giimer reproached Cor having d-eci,c
them. BY giving pledges Cor his friend, which tina
friend had not redeemed. Mr.. G. bore these nc
proaehcs ~ith more cquanimi,y than could hav
been oxpeetcd, never having dropped an unkin
word In reference 20 Mr.. r. This statement "
drem e but fair TO make, having had some oppo'
tanity Of being scqu.iutcd with the occurrcnces'
sss l.~ Water. growing ont Of the election
Mr.. Rives 10 the Senate. Almosa every man vh
voted for John Tyler. and many Who did not, n
xr~s,cd thcir vote Tor Mr.. Rivcs, which vote the
eoasidcred they had premaiurely and uuadvisedl
bestowed upon MIR. X.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-25

4 Will. purchase say quantity q vaebfd
II 90 unWsshed WOOL fos ~ ~ viii giso
che hizbes, market price IN nserttabdsss
CHS L STEWART
ChsfisS,owa, MAJ %, 1899
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-25
&C. &C
Tickets slo-shares in proportion.

GIrFor Tickets and Shares In the above
lotteries, BY the package or single ticket, adj
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-25

HWlIE subseF1hers hsve for sale. ahout rs
n 600 Pouods pFilss 1AGo1g, and
large glsaiay u LAID.
W. \ ). r. ANDERSON.
Iiaryerg-FeFFy, March it, 1889.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-25

SsvKEru Class FOa 1888:
To BE- dra.rn o. 7AArsday ne 2sth JIty.
a1LCspisaI oza,O 600, divided into medium
Prizes.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-25

MORE NEW GOODS.
YNHE undersigned, at Camp Hill, HarPers-
Il Ferry, has received fresh supply OF
Dry Goods and Groceries,
which he is prepared TO sell rery ehesp. Call
and try him.
He has Just received 10 barrels Of No.
Shad, both trimmed and untrimmed, and
quantity Of prime Mackerel and Herrings.
RICHARD JOHNSON.
July Is, 1888.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-25

Some Of the Boston papers arc kicking up a
dus" about the conversion Of the Hon. EDwAnp
EVENT. to "poiitieal snti-masoury." In these
days Of political hariequinisn, one ought to be
surprised or distressed At any sort Of twisting
turning. Even the feat Of jumping down ones
own shrcat ought NOT to assouish as; for, FAR
csnsisfeney 10 involved, most Of the promineu'
politicians Of the day have swallowed-not exact
ly their e.sn hcads-but the heads Of their osrr
argunenfs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-25

OThe season having arrived when Nuisancsi
likely TO be productive Of more than orsinar,
injury. the Town suthorisies have appointed com
niuees to inquire into and report upon all mat
tiers which may be deemed injurious to health
These committees will take their rounds al an ear
ly day.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-25
sPIN1gDID sCRH16Hs.
NJ Y. Consolidated Lottery,
No. l0.-To be drawn on Wednesday JULY
Al 1888
Union Canal Lottery,

Class No IL, for 1888.
To be drawn in Philadelphia, Saturday 10th
August, 1888.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-07-25

ny an advertisement in dis tsy'' paper, It vii
Be seen thaa NC arc 20 have oar dull town some
vhas enliveDsd to-mSrrov evening. By rnu'ieA
eutcrsalnunent The vocalist has attained grea
essebssty. We copy, from The u. 5. Telegraph
sosiee q his powers q pleasing.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1833-03-28

An affair Of honor took place in our streets
on last Wednesday evening. between two
colored gentlemen, by the names Of Peter and
Tom the former the property Of J. Merrill.
the latter Of VIM. Bennett. From the evil
dence given before the Mayor, it appears that
they both had claims on the good graces of
Miss PkyliissG, which neither was willing
peaceably to surrender to his opponent. 10
endeavoring to establish their superior pre-
tensions. some severe alteration ensued :;
wherenpon a challenge passed from Tom,
presenting at the same time two pistols, Offer
ing to Peter his choice, which the latter in.
sultingly refused. He was, however, sudden
" made sensible Of this indignity to Z" man
Of honor" by the contents Of Toms pistol,
which passed sufficiently near the lower part
Of his chin to draw blood. aud give him
slight sensation Of the salutary effect ut the
toics Of honor. The culprit walked OF with
all the dignity attached to the profession.
1Sse0IOosn Ala. paper.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1833-03-28

At an adjourned meeting Of Farmers and Mechan.
cs held at j. Parks Hotel, 18th March, 1885,
Voted, That this meeting nominate
STEPHEN RUSSELL, and
ASA HOPKINS, Esq'rs,
as candidates 10 represent the town Of Lchfield in
the next Legislature Of this State.
PHINEHAS Lord, Chairman.
CHARLES SEYMOUR, Sec'y.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1833-03-28

Mr.. ADAMS:
SIR perceive by your last weeks paper that
nominated as candidate for Representative Of
this town at the ensuing election. Permit me through
the medium Of your paper to express my gratitude
the electors Of Ltchfeld Tor their former ,vors But
the present occasion feel myself under the
sity Of declining; and wish not to be considered as
candidate for the Office which have been nomina-
ted STEPHEN RUSSELL.
Lchfed, 25th March, 1888.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1833-03-28

A Convention Of Farmers and Mechanics was organ
lied at Parks Hotel Oh Monday evening, March
25th; it was
Resolued unanimously, That WILLIAM BEEBE,
Esq: he nominated candidate to represent the
town Of Llchfed Ut the next session Of the Legisa
lure, in place Of Stephen Russell, Esq. who declines
the nomination made at anterior meeting.
Resolved, Tha, the doings of this meeting he inser-
ted in the Litch6eld Enquirer.
e. A. LORD, Chairman.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1833-03-28

CAUTION. Freemen Of Litchfeld-There are other
duties to be performed on Monday next besides the
election Of Representatives. A Governor, 1t. Gov
ernor, Secretary and Treasurer and Members of Con-
gress are also TO be chosen. Remain then upon the
ground until you shall have your for these
officers struggle win be made in some Lar,s Of the
state to Dust the incumbents. If you believe them
faithful and worthy of trust, remain at the polls and
vote for them.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1833-03-28
11' K1OANNV1 NFtuV HsUNs
FREDERICK A. MARSH, Secretary.

AT meeting Of the Republican Electors Of the town
Of LitchfeId, held at the County House, in pureu-
ance Of previous notice, the 25,h day Of March,
instant it was
Voted, That ELIHU HARRISON, ESQ. be nomi-
mated suitable person for the First Representative
from said town TO the next General Assembly.
1t being considered unnecessary TO make further
nomination at that time. said meeting adjourned.
ENOS STODDARD, Chairman.
Gro e. WOoDRuEF Secr0rorv
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1833-03-28

Cmson, (Conm. March 23d, 1s33.-Dear Sir-The
Powder Mill Of Messrs. Hazard, LOOMS, & Co. flor.
merry Mills & LaliH,) Of this places were blown up
yesterday At o'clock. ?. n. with tremendous ex-
plOsiOn. Sixty kegs Of powder were 10 the barrels
and glazing mill. Mr.. Weherby, fireman, and sOn,
eyed years, we're instantly killed. Mr.. Keep, q
workman, died in about three hours. The child was
blown fifteen rods from the buildng aud bis fathers
head was literally torn atoms. The emass OF this
accident oct known, the mills were not in operasiOO
but repairing. Coaa. Gear.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1833-03-28

correspondent 10 the Philadelphia Uni
ted States Gazette communicates the follow
ing story of fraud, said to have been prac-
tised upon the United States Branch bank in
New York city:
About four weeks since, a we'll dressed,
good looking lad of about II wears of age.
presented himself at the counter of the Uni
yea states Branch bank in this city, with
isuer PurpOrting to be written by the Rev.
safdner Spring, Of the Presbyterian church,
directed TO the cashier, in which were inclo-
SEQ TWO checks, purporting to be signed by
o. q NJ. Allen. enc for one thousand dollars.
the other for Eve thousand dollars with a
po"te request that the cashier would send him
she money. The Messrs. Aliens being treas
aFers OF the missionary fund, the cashier in
s'antiy paid the checks, surprising the affair
related to some object CONNECTED with the
missionary business. and wrote 10 DR.. Spring.
eApres:lns ~: pleasure 10 paying the checks
accoro'ng 10 his request. &c. The boy dis
appeared with the booty. and nothing further
was thought Of the transaction until last
ahursday' when the Messrs. Aliens received
a note rom the bank, stating that their ac-
COUNT nao been ver-drawn. Mr.. Allen quick
" appeared at the bank and stated that some
error must have occurred, as he had balance
according to his account. Of more than 5000
collars IN the bank. The checks were pro-
9ucco' whe9 the forgery was discovered. I
der.
The Rev. IVS7iam n. B.erAer wn. installed over
ne Soath Congregational Church in MiddstOwn, the