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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-31
WATCHES, JEwELLHRY. 40.
cas- O.. SfesrMrf

ID EsPECTFULLY inform, hi. friend. and
n y the public in general, that he has on
hard very handsome assortment Of
H.fTCHf'S, JE,II.ELLERR, NM I'm.
~ GOOD.S.
OF the latest patterns aud inoat fashionable
style, which lac viii sell cheap
Having engaged q first rate workman in the
Clock and Wstch repairing line, he can
assure his friends that this branch OF M, b,,-
siness shall hereafter be particularly attended
TO- Persons having ATTY thing TO do ~ that
way, viii hod II 10 lheir interest To give him
a call. Clocks cleaned and repaired, IN the
neishborhood, at the shortest notice. Sill
yer work Of AL kinds ready made, or made
to order.
Charle'to~n. Sept 10, Is33.-3l sow3t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-31

The Lowell Journal, has the follow
ing maTfisge:--'' ln this town, Bfiss
Rebseea End' 20 Bfasfey JOnaihan Fore
most" The editor Of that witty and
generally correct paper has, 10 this in
stance, got ihe ior0Bg end (orcm0si. A"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-31

RsTaarkobs PassGge. The pscke,
hip Virginia, Capt. Harris, from New
! ork, arrived AZ Liverpool on the iIih
September IN ~ days. She made
ae run from land TO land in FOURTEEN
lays. So pleasant was the weather
NAT her royals were not taken ia dur
% the passage. II .7ier. Cas.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-31
u. ~. ~. ID. EEnlI.

AViNG locsted himso " IN the nsiabtor
n 3 hood - LeotoWu, Jefferson county. o.
icrs his professional services ~ tbs public.
eg-ilfs Scsidenee y 81 Mr. BealPs.
Oct l., is33.-lf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-31
THE
CENTRAL HOREY..

a friend to Internal improvement, I
"A respectfully suggest TO gentle men ,rha
may be engaged in contracts &c. with a..
Rail Road Company, that they win find the
Central Hotel" iu Chariestown alvay. n
dy Tor their accommodation as well a. thai o.,
the public generally; and . will cndeayor 10
reciProcate the obligation, by my best effort,
10 render their sojourn with me whether
long or shorty agreeable TO them.
JOSEPH DELAPLANH.
Chartestown, Oct d. iS3l
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-31
!Ncrr0hlf Hnm1ch

a. ANfED, for the next year, a good
w iemale servant, accustomed To CODY
'ug' washing, aud ironing. Any person hay-
ing such an one. To- hire, will confer a favor.
~ leaving information at this Office ri an
early day. Oct 81. is39.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-31
NOTICE.


ME subscriber having again established
himself IN Chariestown, in n shop built
ana occupied for long time by the late Jobn
I.amon' tenders his services 10 his old friend,
anu 'he public generally, in the capacity OF
I'll Dyer gRd uTearer.
lie Is now ready 10 receive and execute an
'hing ia his line that may be offered. with
neatness and despatch, such az Carpets. Coun-
.crpanes, coveriets, Table Linens, and in
S Fac, an KIND; OF Weaving and Dying. don't
'eei disposed 10 brag or banter, but I viii
venture to say, without much fear of contra.
dietlon' that for brilliancy, durability and va
rely, my eoIors shall not be exceeded by
any III tins county, or any other county. 4 dont
care what State its in. 10 word, all nv work
sna' DC as well done as il can be done else
where, and better il 4 can. The fern. Iii,
talk over between ourseIye, when vo,, c,ii
70 see 80, JOSEPH MCCARTNEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-31

The Amsrieaa popular air Of jim
Croio has found i's way 20 Europe,
and the imported Swiss masical boxes
now play the national melody who
ever thoaght that 40 distinguished az
hoaor awaited Jim Crow
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-31

The Frederickssary Arena. Of Friday last,
1--WE are happy 10 state that the
SUN, required 20 ensure q survey al
the route between Potomac creek and
Nichmond. has been raised, aud Mr..
Moucsrs Robinson's services enrs
The survey will be commenced imme.
diateiy. and, we firmly believe. the
Road constructed in less time than for.
merly would have been consumed in
discussing the expediency, practicabi.
lity, &c. Of the scheme. IL in but ,
few weeks since the project was breach.
ed, aud now il is our opinion. no Ion
ger q matter oil doubt that il will be
realized. Success 10 THE and all other
improvements Of the kind!n
The Galcnian Of the 9Th alt says
Capt. Low, Of the United States
Army, Who passed through this Mac.
last week, informed u., that the Min.
neosgo Indians, Of Rock river, who
were removed BY Col. Dodge north Of
the Wisconsin, or great part Of them,
nave returned 10 their old camping
ground, near the four lakes, and are
engaged IN gathering rice and huaNnc
An formerly. They saw there 10 no
game north Of the Wisconsin, and the
eannot live there. They talk Of plant.
ing corn next season on Rock river.
The troops at Fort wionebsgo would
DC amply adequate, il is believed. In
Keep Those Indians on the coded Iaad
But NC are infnrmed that they have no
msfrucfions TO that cffrct-rhat MATE,
being confided, exclusively, TO CoIonc I
Dodge, and the dragoon corps under
his command. We have reason "a
suppose, that so soon ss these facts arc
made known, that a speedy remedy
will bc applied.
indian Treaty We understand
that n treaty has been negotiated with
the Indians west Of Lake Michigan. for
the cession Of all their lands between
that Lake and the Mississippi, and of
their reservations in the peninsula of
Michigan. The commissioners, Gov.
Porter, Col. Owen, and Col. Weather.
lord, have procured the REIMBURSEMENT
OF the Indian title TO this valuable re :
gion upon favorable terms, and deserve
much credit for the successful result of
the negotiation. This cession extin.
cuisines the Indian title to land north
oi the Ohio, and east &c the siississip.
p', with the exception Of the Miami
reservation on the Wabash, and the
district north of Grand River, in Mich.
gan Washington Globe.
Its said that che 5ss<e Of the explo.
SION OF the New. EGG land, was SO great,
a. to throw piece Of one Of the boilers
10 the distance Of two miles, willis, a
large fragment, weighing several tons,
was cast on the top OF the wheel house.
Some of the descriptions which have
been given Of the Consequences Of this
explosion, are truly appalling. IL is
time that some decided measures shoold
DC adopted TO prevent these disasters.
Tor they may be most certainly and eI.
tectually guarded against. II appear.
mat there 10 a law in England provi.
ding that the boiler Of every steam en-.
g'ne shall be tested, quarterly, at threr
times the strength which it il licensed
10 use, and none but the officers Of the
government have access 20 the safety
valve. Since the passage Of this law,
not a single steam boat explosion has
oeeurred.-l Bait Gax.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-31

Or fHE OPERSEERy or THE poor
a MEETING Of the Ovcr.eer, of IN.
"a Poor OF Jefferson county, win be h.,S
III haincs' tavern in CharIcstown. on FriJ.S
the 18th November next; at which time. ,hs
public are invited to lay in proposal. for find.
ing house, and keeping the poor, for the en-
SUNG year; also, TO furnish tho Poor vi,h
FORK Beef and Corn, In such quantities A
viii on that day be made known.
BY order Of tie President.
Oct. -, ls33.-4t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-31
II Dyer. ana JT%ure,..
T.AELORl.NG.

VIE subscriber begs leave to inform hi.
- customers and the public generally, that
nc has just received the
EaH Ssssd HEesssfes E1shSOsss
x02 1e33 4 q,
from me city u New York, which are con
sidered very ncat. He would respectfully n.
vte the fashioOsbIe public to call and cxs-
mine them, and test his. skill In making :
practical application Of them. lie makes up
~ork 10 order, whether purchased Of him or
" 0.nen' JOHN REED.
Chariestown, Oct. II. 1879.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-31

The Portland Argus speaks Of box
.oi line looking Spanish Cigars (Which
smoked very we'll, aud would pass
with all but connoisseurs for first rste, }
manufactured IN Connecticut. with not
a particle 81 tobacco Of any kind in
their composition, except that used N
the eolor'ng. The outsides were made
Of the leaves Of corn stalks, and the
insldss were composed Of beat leaves
and pea pods
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-31

fin ErPsRsise Assi--At The Zoole.
E'eai ecrdeus, Regeot's park, . lady
was no'd'ng biscuit 10 the elephsn,
from the top Of her retieule, the ami.
mai installing the sxtene Of tie isdy',
generosity. seized the rctieuie with III,
.runk' and conveyed Il with its COO.
tents, . &lO note, some loose money.
and = bunch keys, into his stomach,
20 the d'smay OF the lady and the a.
musement Of the bystaoders.
Lenjon pager.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-31

On Friday evening last. after . s,,,-, ;I,....
Aged about IS, Mrs. MAHT Avs DoUcUsHTr
1'doS Of the late Mr.. James lJou,,hcr1y. ri liar,
strengthening five children 20 rral,zc ,n
early orI'anagc, ia world too prone to fo,-,,t the
e'''S "''' a''e''d the innocent and hciI.Icsa.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-31

An iron steam boat, intended for the
canals in Belgium, has been built in
Manchester, Eng. The King is said
to be a shareholder in the co1cern.-
Scientific gentlemen alIege that she I'D.
pears to be well adapted TO canal nav.
'gat'on, having the engine fixed al,
with the paddle wheel outside the
stern post, where the rudders Of other
vessels are fixed, and is steered by two
rudders on either side Of the Wheel
Draoght Of water 2 feet 8 inches, on
canal 81 inches onlv.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-31
PRIME LIOUORN.

REsr Cogniac Brandy,
ID Common do.
Good old Peach do.
Real Jamaica Spirits,
best Madeira Wine, old and genuine. hav-
ing received il at the Custom Hou,r ~,,,,
certificate. VIA
Real old Port Wine,
L.. l.. Tenerifie do.
Sherry do.
For sale by
Oct. 81 lS33
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-31

Fare 70 .Nsr Toyk.-The fare from Phila
delphia 90 New York. by tho Peoples line
has been reduced % q 80.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-31
NEW
1basOstag Ese0bSishss ear.

1bssertSS EseabStshsss ess.
NkoM The many failures, In Charissso~p.
u 10 tesp Up GOOD harbev DIP, se,s lis.
eosr.wsmess might srise. bat he ssslersisseS !,
.sesrrs.sscd 10 @ske fiir ezpesi~sst lie n,
located him:cd In sh< ssseusss sory of Mr.. p.
nesensms hcsei, eesr The Cisrk's osIoe. vhere
IRISH water, and es~as toveis, 20 r.zce ,srIr
oe.rds, and crop bashy hcsds, i'm the mos .rrrr.
able aud fashionable ssyic. Hc hopes ,hs ry.,I~-
men OF the town viii manifest saiiei~o, ialerr !,
"a hts behalf, To- easble him 20 keep up . p~rms-
sent and g~"teei biissmeet, for Which he I'm
BE- ever grateful. ISAAC NAM
Charicsto~s, Oct. ~, 1885.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-31

Mr.. Schiads, a Pru.siaD. has lately
invented new wind instrument which
initiates at the same time, the sound,
OF the hautboy. the clariORet, the bas
soon, two French horns, ia all their
purity aud different tones. lie has
called TIN" comprehensive instrument
the Lyric Of ApOllo. This Tyre. which
IS a foot high. aud seven inches vide,
embraces four oetaves. has no less than
forty two keys, and only SIX holes.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-31

PS.fseiioas II q Bs,ber.-To have +, clean
ana comfortable shop prime razor, clean
n' sersi gooi breath n light and expcrt
haIid au'et tongue q fixed eve /; a closed
ear esq ehairs !; nice towels; pure w.,.r
and 5asinsi sound mirrors; soap-not stone.
ser.'eeah'e brushes; choice perfamery; the
pest newspapers; and respectable customers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-31

BIffer IN Nttc Fork. 10 co,npu.
.ed oy the New York Farmer, that
io'ooo, 600 pounds Of butter are con.
.umed in New York yearly. This at
10 cents per Pouod. gives 81. 800, 600
10 the farmcrs 10 return for their but
ter.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-31
READ THIsI
II Splendid Earns,
2Io Acres of Bullskin Land

AGAIN IN MARKET.
VIE subscriber, desiring TO engage in the
II mercantile business, again oiiers for sale
his valuable Fam, on the road from Charles
town to BattIetown, aud near Mr.. Daniel
taines' mill, containing 2l6 acres. more or
Ieas--3l acres Of which are in timber. This
- hrst-rste limestone land, In n good state of
cultivation, and has upon il 4 fne growth "a
locust, with . good dwelling
house, splendidiy situated, and E6&fTff.
All the necessary out-buildings, IL
IN good state Of repair, some 9 - =
Of which in fact are new. Their
Is well and an ORCHARD near
@ES the house. This property will be
-. within mile of the rail road.
am anxious 60 dispose Of the property.
and only want fair price, and will sell upop
such terms rs cannot fail to enable almost
any person TO purchase, as should only re-
quire small amount OF the purchase money
IN hand. Any person, 1t is presumed, wish
ing To pure Ease, will Of course view the pre-
misses. Air. John %. Snowman, who il the
present occupant will show the prooertx to
any person desiring TO see IT, For further
particulars, apply 20 the subscriber. Any
communication in writing. addressed 10 the
subscriber, at ChhrlcsLown, posi- maid. will he
promptly attended To.
JAMES TLORE.
Mount Pleasant. near CbqrlesIown,1
Jefferson Go. Va. Oct 81, 1893.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-31
.ahI,rcMfiee VVmmfe5

VhE subscriber wishes to take an .ppren.
= Tee to the Saddling Business. A bow
ID or 10 years OF age, OF good habits. will
ma pleasant situation to acquire hrs trade.
ADAM WHIP.
Harpers-Fer.y, Oct. 81. 1899
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-31

I-e'.srrHy-ilied,s OF Brsyncfcid, in Carolioc
county 8, on SUNDAY the 2kh, Mics CAuoLr,k
nSNiSs' ssed one hundred and ,une pears She
- native OF virginia. and WAS horn near Por,
A.. a.. Cue a',"ns'iy rreollreted the place where
we IOWA was Luiit 10 have been q wii,ierae.. =
wars With the Indians NJ the {, ct az the Sou,I,
"esern mountains, were freshly impressed on
ner nsfnofy. Ssc reeolIect~sl Nth nauei force
'ne S.s.t .se'temcn, ia Virginia, Which ~as
the Revolution Vas but an -,c,.t of ye.,rr,I.y =
sue cherished TOW ards England all the .ifrrtion-
.e hmseament 81 the early coloa,,s., anil men
Io"yn o"'y ny the cndearirg ~pitl,et of kenac.
s, 'he latest psr'od Of Lrr lir. she was lo,.i
N'rri"is still in . .ssic of rrLe,I;oo H.
sea'u. snu1 ilsc last nsoath good, her spirit,
e"esrtsi and her ssind aninpsirssi by tl.~ pres
'are % her ns.aerses ears. II Rielisssnd Enc.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-31
AT The Personal Estate

81 SAID dcce ased. consisting 81 q great variety
o. Property, too iediou. to rnumerate. sale
!" commence early IN tho day. Terms, Al
sale. JOHN A. MARMADIEr
Oct. 81, 1893. nm,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-31
GERMAN AND ENGLISH
.3AsM.k.V:FC& for. 1924

2 AGEkSToWN German and English Al
= n rnahae' for the year 1884, for sale At
Tie Charlestown Apotbecsry and Book store
oct. 81, 1893.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-31

81 S0ssrHeD~s@ss Prissser.
~H 40 can work At csse and press, and
~ Who possesses isdussrioas and ssesdv hs.
pats, VII hnd siiussios ct The Pree Prcss One,
Oct 81, 1855. 'ss
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-31
PUBLIC SALE.

NM III he sold, 1T public sale, cn Tu,,-
w day The l2th dsy ~ .Ntpsn.bsr nert. al
he late residence Of John Motter. deceased.
In She phe rdstowD.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-31

81 The members Of the Club are remind
cd mat their respective subscription. must
De PAD TO WnLiAs cRow, jr. Treasurer.
previous to the first Of November next.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-13
Number, Lime, &c.

HAVlNG purchased Mr.. Josiah H. Davis stock ot
I'll Lumber, the subscribers beg leave to inform the
public that they have associated business
under the firm of j. e G. I. Thomas, and will always
keep on hand at the Yard long occupied by Mr. ia
Wis. general assortment Of every description OF LUM
Der that may be required for building, together with
a constant supply of FRESH LINE, which they are
determine to sell favorable terms as can be pro
cured 10 the District.
Having large and extensive 6re-proof Warehouse,
they will receive storage, and sell on commission,
GOODS e GRAIN of al kinds; and, being located
on the business part of the wharves persons bringing
or sending their Produce to Market may find their in.
tefest promoted by placing their business in our hands
JAMES THOMAS,
GEO l. THOMAS.
100 casks fresh Thomaston Lime just received and
for sale. Alexandra. July s. 1888.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-13
ubiic sale.

T In obedience to decree of the Honors.
BILE the Circuit Court for the County Of alexandria.
District Of Columbia, sitting in Chancery 1t May Term;
1885, in favor of Lincoln Chamberlain surviving part.
ner Of Lincoln & luther Cham ,erlain, Compartments,
against George hcCleish, administrator of Archibald
McCIesh Decd and others. Defendsnts-I shall pro.
coed to SELL for Cash. at the front door Of the Council
Chamber, on Saturday, the Sd day of august next at
IL O'Clock, al the right title and interest," of Archi
bald MeClesh Jun, deed, to the undivided proper.
ty, as follows
One LOT Of LAND, beginning on Union
street 80 feet to the southwark Of Duke street, and
running thence. southwardly with Union street, q
feet thence eastwsrlIy S. feet inch, thence north.
warily and parallel with Union street, ~ feet thence
wcstwardy to the beginning S. feet. Also.
Two other LOTS Of LAND, one situated on
the east side Of Pitt street and south side Of Cherry
street, marked No. l3; the other on the east side Of
Pitt street and north side Of Locust street, marked
No %; containing half acre each. Also.
One other LOT Of GROUND, beginning on
Union street at The centre cf the square formed by The
line of John Lloyd thence westwardly with bis line,
and parallel to Prince street, $50 feet; thence souh
wsrdy % feet inches, thence east $50 feet to Union
strett thence north Union street % feet to the be.
ginning G. SCOTT, Commissioner.
iy4-d1w&eot3Aug
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-13
office.

rVavIru sold out my stock Of Lumber. and let my
old established Stand to Messrs. Jas l. G I. Tho
mas, it is with mach pleasure that recommend them
to the patronage Of my old custom. and to the public
generally, and feel assured that their knowledge OF
the business and determination to please. will enable
them to render satisfaction to those whose wants may
require any thing in their line OF business.
Wishing to close up my old business in order tc pro.
secute the Rope. making Business at Jones' Point
request all having claims against me to present
them for PAYMENT; and all persons indebted will please
call at my Counting Room (or the presently in the Sc
cond story Of the Store Of Jas l. g Thomas
;v8-tf JOSIAH H. DAVIS.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-13
Public Sale.

HP In observance to Decree Of the Honorable
the Circuit Court for the County Of Aexandris, Dis
rict Of Columbia sitting in Chaneery. at May term.
1883 ia favor of Philip Crandel, Complainant. against
Sarah Leedsburg, late Sarah Crande ard Others. DE.
frndants shall proceed TO sell, Saturday. the Sd
day of August ne1t At the front door Of the Council
Chamber at II O'Clock, for cash oil the real Estate in
the Complainant's bill mentioned.
One Two Story BRICK HOUSE and LOT
6:.ss( Of GROUND, with al the Improvements there
slsl IN, situated in the Village called west End, on
The south side Of the road leading from the Stone
Bridge 10 Samuel Cats Tavern, about 800 yards from
the District Line. Also
"a One BRICK S7ABLE. situated on Wales.
Alley. West OF Union Street, between King and
Prince Streets
The purchaser or purchasers falling to comply With
the terms Of sale, the property wall be resod on the
Tenth day thereafter, and the ra purchaser held h.
bic for any deficiency that may arise from the second
sale. C. SCOTT, Commissioner.
jy 4-divAeot3Aug
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-13
New Teas. Sugars, Wines,

New Teas. sugars, WINES,
FRUITS. &c. SC.
Landing from New York, and for sale 6y the
subscribers:
920 Chests half chests and bo.e: GunpoTaer
TEAS fine qualities
cases ID leads lea
20 hogsheads New Orleans, Porto Rico and ST.
Croix SUG.aRS
so bags white BrI zi do
10 quarter casks Port
20 lndish barrels RoLsillon
40 quarter casks Dry Malaga H7yES
half pipes Catalonia
40 cases Clsret
~ do Muscat
half pipes seignette's cognac Brandy, emit.
tied to debenture
10 barrels Honey
SO boxes new Cheese
! case vermiceli
100 bales Csssis
10 bales Almonds
do, Madeira Nuts
80 drums prunes
$50 do Figs
IS do Dates
SO boxes Bunch Rasns
20 boxes French Fruits in vinegar
40 do Capers and Olives
so do Sicily Lemons. in good order
2 pipes fresh Lemon Juice prepared in Sicily,
anew article
l25 Demijohns, one, two. and FIVE gallons
casks Brown Stout
80 dozen English Mustard
M These Goods, being imported under reduced
and abolished duties and purchased chiefly for money,
can be sold at low prices.
june 10 SAMUEL 3. LARMouR Co:
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-13
Trustees Notice,

JNHE undersie ned having been appointed Trustee OF
L Orlando 8. Morse and Oxen Josseiyn, insoivent
debtors, hereby gives notice to all persons having
claims against said nsovens to present them as soon
as practicable, and those indebted to them to
make immediate payment to him; as it is necessary to
close business an early moment, he will be under
the necessity of putting all claims in officers hands tor
collection that not paid within reasonable time
10 w. ID. MUTT.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-13
TIE Sp,ra lamp habeen to some extent in.

The Sp,rst Lamp habeen to some extent in.
troduced into use in CHARLESTON, 9. c. A wri.
ter in Charleston psrr says, sit possesses a
decided preference ovd any other now in use.
Tor its bri!Iiancy and cleapness. light can
be furnished three inchAbroad, at the expense
Of three or four cents pr five hours, and at
least half the expense the same light made
from oil. A lamp Of smaller dimensions will
contain sufficient spir, I'd, ford large light for
ten hours, for half the sum, The lamps are al
ways clean, requiring no Thinning nor fixing al.
ter they are lighted. and Hhen filled with spirit,
may or may not be ATTENDED to several days -
One wick will last monthi and the spirit will
not soil any thing that il falls npoo; nor does it
yied an unpleasantsmelI."
Diamond cat Di1mond.-l six-fo0t Vernon.
ter lately entered store e"sa ne of our princ.
pal wharves ia search of enjoyment. He could
do auv kind of chore, he aid, and bnas'ed
much of his strength. - Sfaat as you are, ="
said the clerk, '..l'il bet $40 Pu cannot carry
that bag Of salt (poin,ing to very large one)
twice across this store and back again and
nrve-lay it down" The Yaikee stood for a
moment scratching his head DID gazing at a
rope with hook at its end (which dansled
through scut,ie, and then accejted the wager.
He shouldered the bag with tie utmos. ease.
carried it twice backward and Toward and then
hung it upon the hook aforesaid. ! Mister" said
he. 4" guess III trouble you for bat are ten.-
| didn't lay it down. hung ii up" The clerk,
much to his dissatisfaction, handedover the mo-
nev. and the Vermonter left the store, saving,
Catch weasel asleep! Nnt 8, bad days
work! Better than chipping Ioss!'etc.
Boston GaLary.