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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-01-30

The barn Of Mr. whhefoFd. ncar Montrsal.
NTas discovered 10 be on frc, On the morning
the 18th instsnt Nc. Mbiisfsrd. accom-.
lnied by hiss brother, immediately ran into
be- stable, with the view Of extficatiug the
attic bat perishcd ~ the attempt IIc sue
eded in liberating SIX COWS out of uinstecn
remaining thirteen. together With two
orses and number Of sheep and pig.. were
oasumed. Mr.. VS. brother escaped with
iaieui'y. Bsif. Gss.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-01-30
Cash ira Market.

XHTE wish 20 purchase any number Of
Wv NEGROES, from IL to - years OF
age, of both sexes for which the highest cash
price willie given, ON application Of Tie house
ocsnPied ny Benjamin ~. Lew for several
years past. One OF both Of the suh,c RI ~
viii remain permanently IN Winchester. Any
commune alton IN writing viii be promptly
attended To. BENNY ~. LfMls,
WILLIAM 7 LEWIS.
Winchester, Sept. 5, lsJ3 --Gm
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-01-30
A Teacher Wanted.

a GENTLEMAN of good moral conduct
"a competent 10 teach Mathc mates, mn,
the usual branches OF a good English Educa
ton, Is wanted As an assistant in the Charles
town Academy. Letters, addressed TO IA,
subscriber. post paid, will be attended to.
EDWARD HUGHES.
Jan. ~, 1894
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-01-30
For Hire.

a NEGRO WOMAN, who is acquainted
4 N with all kinds Of house work. psrticu-
larry cooking. washing and ironing, and can
be recommended for honesty and close aiien-
ton TO business. For further particulars, APP
ply TO AMELIA ). STRoTHER
Ian I6 1874
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-01-30
Read ThiS!

.vIfE subscriber wishes to sell from 30 I,
IL 100 barrels OF CORN, either deIiverc,
or at the crib. Application to be made TO IA,
subscriber, near Haincs' Mil.
JOHN %. SNOWMAN.
Mount Pleasant, Jan. 30, Is3I.-'3t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-01-30

WHAT'S that dog barking at? a,ked q
Top whose boots were more polished
than his ideas.
why, replied Figaro. because h..
sees another puppy In YOUR boot,I
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-01-30

pdius Of Labor.-There is a man in
Linn, y. Hampshire, who has been
blind for several years. After he va.
visited With this calamity he was not
little at loss to divise means for hi.
future sustensnee. lie soon, however,
directed his attention TO the manvfac
tare OF pegs. from maple wood, used by
boot and shoemskers. For this purpo.r
be procured the Necessary apparatus.
and set himself TO work. lie purohas
ed small maple tree. for which he
gave about IS cents, converted il into
pegs, which he sent to various shoe
manufactures in the adjacent towns.
and realized, ~ the avaiis Of his labor
on this tree, q sum amounting 10 about
SIS. Encouraged by this effort, he
has continued to prosecute tho business
for several years, realizing from IS &C.
300 on each tree which he works up.
lie has built him bouse-got married
and iS now what people term fore
handed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-01-30

- ALbNANbsiA, IAN. -.
FintR-rhur>sisy the eurrvnt price Of I-ior
Mas - -; more ss- I..,d io soIac INSTANCES -
lcs,.rda, the ruling price Vas ~ ia sac.
ir"n' stores. Tharsd.y and yesterday. (frid.,
- Sd and So
baltimore. Jsy. 81
FLoCR-Wc G.d II in,pc..ibi. tn quote M
assnr-'e wagon price to-day. The principal PAT
"' the rre''pss continues % go Into storr oa sc
c"''"t OF the country owners, Who look for better
i",ers IN that portion of the rcec,pts which ..
si to dealers. tie larger quantity spp.ar, to he
TAKEN 1T ~ IS, aud the balance at 81 S75 10 5.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-01-30

A new barn. belonging to William Bats
ioFd' at Merlden, Conn. with all ns con
Tents consisting Of hay and grsin. with
VaioabIe horse, wss consumed lsst week,
by . singular accident Mr. % bad a pig
affected With seurVy, he'spplied the u,u-
Ia spee'be. shovel full of ashes 90 bic
pack, 10 elect cure, with which the pig
fan under the barn. Some embers re
nain,ns IN the ashes set the conibusiles
round on FIRE. and hence the oalamiiy -
The horse Wss once rescued from the
names. but being len 10 himself. IN the
general panic. rn'hsd ssin iu,o the flames,
aad was destroyed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-01-30
SAVING.

THvBE saw NIL on enc I,iaa.I 20 tie
N shenandoah. near snydsfs Mil. hss
lately been pot ~ good repair, and - capable
n .s~inr .ster.i hundred feet ~ day An
up. fieuc,d ,so stt has been employed o. a.
.e % b. ian. = 1884
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-01-30
.y'OTECE.

Id ERS0NS indebted To the subscriber for
IL the hire Of Negroes, are hereby notified
that unless payment be made immediately "a
Mr. John }. Frame, suits will most assure ly
be brought.
ELIZABETH WHITING.
Jan. %, IS3i-3t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-01-30
MANNED.

IN iiagcrsiouu, On Monday morning last, D.,
,h. Rev. Mr.. Drane, Mr.. Jo-Lrs srsRsv to Mis-
CuAnLorrn JAss sninLIr, daughter vi the l.l.
MIR. William Shirley. of th,s town.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-01-30

AvING located himself in the neishbor-
u q hood of i.eeto~o, Jefferson county, Of
iers his professional services &C. the pablo.
75-Hls residence - at Mrs. Bealls.
Oct. l.. I-3J.-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-01-30

10 graphing for lost anchor in the
Hudson river, . little below West Point.
number OF links were brought up. which
Formed part Of the great chain stretch.
fed across the Hudson river during the rev
Ioiutionary war to prevent The British feet
from passing up 10 West Point The mum
Der OF link. recovered is fifty-one they
|sre. said to be over foot each in length.
and averaging from thirty to thirty five
pounds each 10 weight. They are suppo,
ed TO have diminished one ,hird.in size and
weight by eorrosion. aud we're Isised with
dilheulty, in consequence OF their close
adhesion to the bottom. They were so
Embedded with the rocks below, that II
took three day. hard pulling TO bring them
up. and large stones adheFedto them some
weighing from - 90 90 pounds each. The
my one links weighed 1900 lbs. A Ger.
tl6cats Of these facts 10 published in the n
York papers. and one Of the links has been
presented TO the ~. York Naval Lyceum
Bali .7meriean.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-01-30

The natural increase Of slaves in the
ni'ed States - estimated at co, 900
Ger aonum.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-01-30

Fruits Of Crime. "a man named
Daniel Wardweli wss convicted late
~. IN Nermon', Of adultery. and srn-
fenced 10 hard labor in the NGfs's
Prison Tor one year. THE convict j.
City nine years old. and the father Of .
family
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-01-30
For Sale,
FARM ron Rnur.

IUE Yarn, rcccntiy occupied by jacob
l. Holmes, deed, lying IN Jederson county
between the Shenandoah and the Blue Ridge
~ for rent The farm contains about ~.
seres-n In good state of cultiv ation-anl
has on II good dwelling house, kitchen. barn
smoke house and iinc spring. Any person
Wishing To rent, viii make application to the
subscriber, living In Loudoun county.
JOHN NISWANNER
Jan. n, Is3i.-3.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-01-30
BANK STOCK.

4 HAVE 10 shares of Valley Bank STOCK
II for sale. J. T.. DAUGIIERTi
Charlestowu, Dec. 20, 1888
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-01-30

I'obgiH,sr. Groiucr. &c. II ne Uea IgasI
isisis..s. 1t appears from ohiri-i doeuments ,hsi
The population II tl,e West Is,lia Issni-. suhjes
g. t.rcst Britsin consists of -. ~ shites 1i3
80 eolourcd tree. s1J CO.. 7'o slaves tie -spHal
grosiure, $50 90 e~t q sugar. ~ sGg. S0I IT,
u ssa-c. sai SIS. DsO gallons ~ rum. 4 hs
sxports u Crest Bfit=in amount ~ value g.
t"'5 ppi snd The imports N return 70 4. O2i iFsh
Ih- shtpiang employed IN tbs immense tra,i,
amounts 90 2ft,ypl tons
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-01-30
FARM FOR RENT.

VIE FARM. belonging to the heirs Of IA
con Burwell. dee d, known by the name
of the Yellow IioCse Farm. There are about
900 acres OF cleared land on said farm.
SAMUEL CAMERON.
guardian for n.e hsiys.
Dec. ), ls31.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-01-30
Mog NkIns.

"A StPPLY 81 pf,me Hog skins. sDiisblo
"a Tor ssddis- jTst rrcriyrd and 80 .aIs
BY JOIN y LANE 4 WEBB.
Shephcrdsiown nov ~. 1888
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-01-30
REJOICING AT NORFOLK.

Tho passage Of the Portsmouth Rail
Road Bill has didused the greatest joy AT
Norfolk. The Herald Of Monday says:
a quite enthusiastic display took
place last evening. on. and for time aubse
guent to. the arrival Of tho Patrick Henry
large eonceurse OF our ciiixe ms had con.
regsted on Town Point to aw ait the COM
Jng up q: the boat. a little before the u.
DUAL hour and numerous assembl.ge OF
The citizens Of Portsmouth, was stationed
fon the green that overlooks the harbour
|on that eide. both group.s anxious TO as.
certain from given signal TO be made
from tho boat, whether the Rail Road Dill
had passed. The much des,red signal
having been givea as the boat nesred the
hsrbor. the ~slkin rang with reiterated
cheers from both sides Of the river; and
at the same moment the merry bells" of
lho shipping and steamboats,. the hotel.
and ell. from Town Point to the Draw
bridge, rang . joyous peal Tor good hall
hour-Then followed display OF bonfires
on the Portsmouth, shore. blazing up from
Is barrels OF tar. ranged along the beach
ht equal distances. which had a beautiful
$deet viewed from this side the rivcr-ts
>shi ch were added flight Of sky rockets.
4nd the thunder Of cannon Market Square
.end Main street continued TO be crowded
fill 8 o'clock with a joyous population.
Ind for two hours after the town rang
with notes Of rejoicing.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-01-30

The following lines were given at q
lat" 9Th Of January dinner in Peunsyl.
vania:
he Nh Of January shsil long remembered De-,
% HUM Tor yaeksln and lih..rfN 80
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-01-30

The quantity of sslt Manufactured
Of the State works Of New YORK durin.
the past year, was 1853, G4G bushels.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-01-30

The Legislature Of Maryland seems
To be IN some trouble Nth the women |;
several petitions appe airing before them
Tor divorce; but that which coniouuds
Us most. is the petition "f one Thomas
Cuh. praying the passage ola law, au
thorIsiug h,s daughter MARTA to return
to the Stately y. Star.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-01-30
Negroes to Hire.

TO hire iii the ssh december merit.
A \ NEGRO BOY about ~, and a Girl.
IA about - years of age. For further
particulars, enquire of
JOHN j. H. Gt.V:NTLL,
Jan. .. 1-Ji.-5t. Mar shannon IhH
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-01-30

Iedsf.-Good housewives, who take
pride IN setting sweet and light bread
before their families, feel vexsd ut no
thing more than bad yeast. And thew
are sometimes put To . great deal al
trouble IN procuring . good article
The following is said To be q good re-
e'pe Tor making ii: Boil Que pound Of
good Hour anil . quarter Of \ pound at
brown sugar. anil q little salt, on two
gallons Of wa,er. Tor one haur. When
milk warm bottle IL and cork il close.
and Il viii. be- iit TOR use in - hours.-
One pint Of the yeast will make Isibs.
OF bread.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-01-30

.ueianehoiy.-A distressing AMI heart.
rendins accident occurred on THURSDAY
afternoon. the 10Th Inst at the hou.. al
"Eonoe w HiPrLE, IN Roxborouxh tow
sh'P.Ph'ladelPh,a county. ty the accident
al d',chArsc VI u gun. which resulted IA
The death Of his wife.
The circumstances relative to the scci
dent. as detailed by the family. arc as FOL
lows:
The family had been. sometime prev.
Gus. disturbed in the night. by somebody
about the house, aud in partic ular about
the poultry house when through the
course OF the fatal day. Mrs. Nipple said
10 her husband, that he had better take
the load out Of the gun, which he had
been talking about for some time. The
load had been put IN about three month,
before. when he had been out shoot,nr
robins, IN order that they might be prrpar
ed IN case they should be disturbed again
lie took the gun Tor the purpose aforesaid
and found that the percussion can had rus
ted fast upon the tube and iu order 10 OK.
tricste the cap. be took his pcnkn;r. and
began cutting IL away. Whilst thu, en-
gagged. Mrs. Nipple walked aeros. the
room from where she WAS sitting, end m
returning. When opposite the muxxle OF
the gun. and At the distance OF about ten
inches tom Il. her husband happened 70
draw his Pcnknife M briskly to remove the
csp: It suddenly exploded. and discharged
the contents Of the gun in her RICH, side
under the lo~ or edge Of her should blade,
OF which wound death closed the scene in
about fifteen or twenty minutes-durinr
which time she seemed perfectly rational
and sensible OF her speedy d,ssolut,cn-,
expressing ~ith her last breath. n p.terna
care for her infant children She has lei,
q bereaved husband and three small chill
dren to oemosn her un,imely end.
Cstrnida Itlegrdph
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-01-30

Forgsry.-A few days since a person depo,-
tied in the Bank Of Virginia, at Richmond,
t96,and requested n check for il on the Branch
Int fredericksburg was given him,
which he altered TO 81, GOO. presented il and
IL was paidi The perpetrator has been traced
10 Baltimore, but no discovery of him or Of
ihc mouey has as yet been made. II is be-
7yievcd tia, portion OF the latter has alrea-
- been exchanged in this city II Bait. Pat
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-01-30

We learn that the driver Of the Poeple's Line
OF stages, ~ns thrown from his seat about two
m''e'] above Frcdriea, on Saturday nigh, last, in
consequence Of being very much benumherej
v'h the cold and running into a deep hole in
,he road. What Is most singular. IL, that the
horses cont'nucd on with the stage into Frc,ier-
yea, turned one or two corners OF the streets as
usual, and slaekened their pace when they came
opposite The Post Office, but not being spoken
% thcy again started Oft ia = tot To Milford a
d's,nce OF seven miles Here they again slack
.neu Their pace when opposite the Post Office,
'u' not being spoken To a. beforr, they again
proceeded Ia trot % the Hotel, where the stage
stops, and not being checked there, they con-
"nued ON to the bridge, turned ~ the usual place
ana came up to the door of the Hotel Ag.in,-
ny which time the landlord came to TIN. door.
."a called 'eo. not suppos,ng. however, bu, that
The driver ~ss on his seat ,-~hrrc the hors.,
remained Tor some time. No accident whatever
occurred We only notice this eircumsianee To
sho~ the wonderful ssgaeity Of that most noble
OF animals. the Horse.
WILMINGTON paper.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-01-30

A great meeting has been held Ia Fsncuii
Hall, BOSTON, Recommending restoration Of
the DePosiies ~ TIC L. y. Bank
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-01-30

rntourg IL port ~ entry, and ship build
ing has bson carried on with spirit, even at
the source OF the Ohio. A curious incidc mt,
connected with this subject, was mentioned nv
VT. Clay, on the floor Of Congress. "To H.
hisuate me commercial habits OF the Amcri-
can people, he said he would relate an anec-
do'e OF vessel built and cleared out at Pitts
burg, for Leghorn. When she arrived at her
place OF destination, the master presented his
papers to the proper officer. who would not
credit them but said 10 him, Sir, your pa
pers are forged. There Is no such place n.
Pittsburg in the world Your vessel must be
eoniiscated.' Tho trembling Captain laid be.
fore the officer the map Of the United State,
directed him to the Gulf Of Mcxico-point-
ca MN 10 The mouth Of the Niss,ssippi-led
him thousand miles up to the mouth Of the
oh'o' and thence another thousand up 10 Pitts
burg There, sir. is the port where nv
vessel cleared out' The astonished officer.
before ne had seen the map. would readily
have believed that this vessel had been nay;.
gated from the moon"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-01-30

Among the papers stolen frou, the
Philadelphia Bank, on Saturday last,
eere one hundred and my Hundred
solar notes, amounting to Fifteen
Thousand Dollars.
We have ascertained the truth Of n
remarkable circumstance reported ye.-
ferday, but much doubted. A few
weeks ago the M,roR received an
anonymous letter from Louisville in
kentucky informing him that, on the
First fair Sunday, after the time when
fhe letter wsuld probably reach him.
m attempt wac to be made by an ex
Perienced and skilful rogues, to enter
end to rob one Of the Phiiadelphis
Banks. The Intelligence thus con
$eyed TO Mr.. Swift, was immediately
tent by him to the Cashiers Of all our
eank.; though both he and they then
thought it not improbable that the
writer was hoarsr.-CP hiiod. Chron.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-01-30
10 Contractors.

WMTE Just received large fuppiy
% viliskEf winch We are snsbi-t
90 dssgoss ~ unusually low
JOHN \. LANE 4 WEBB.
shephsrdsio~n jsn. Q, isJi.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-03

1t is truly aremarkable circumstance that a
country in time of profound peace, with abundant
crops, at high prices, and unusual health prevail.
ing, with every branch of trade in successful op.
Grafton, should all at once be brought to con-
diton of universal pressure and alarm. In cast
ing about for the cause, no other, at all adequate,
appears, than the miserable tampering Of the Ex-
ecutive with the great financial engine of the
country; and that this is the cause, is now con-
coded on all hands. The proper remedy there
fore obviously is with Congress, and to it do the
people look anxiously and rightfuly to restore
the deposites. -Ne.eark Dai. .9du
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-03
DIED.

On the 18th inst, at the seat of her husband
Judge Randall, near Tallahassee, Florida, Mrs.
LAURA III. RANDALL, the eldest daughter Of the
Hon. William Writ, in the 51st year Of her age.
AtsTwiford, in Wes,moreland cy., Va. 1.-THE re-
sidence Of his nephew, on the 2lst inst, after a
long and painful illness, which be bore with great
firmness and resignation, Gen. JOHN P. Hun
GERFoRD, in the 74th year OF his age Gen.
Hungerford was an officer of the army Of the Re-
voution, and witnessed the closing scene of the
patriotic struggle of our fathers at York Town,
in Virginia, where he occupied highly honora-
BILE and responsible post He continued in the
army until the close OF the war, and then retired
to the shades of private life, and to the enjoyment
of small, but ample patrimony He was not,
however, permitted to remain long in retirement.
He was soon called upon by his countrymen TO
represent them in the Legislature of the State,
where he served them long and faithfully. Ae
was afterwar Senator, and member of Con-
gress. and discharged the various public trusts
confded to him, with credit to himself, aud sa
tisfaction to his constituents. There are few men
who possess those qualities Of the heart, calcu-
lated to endear them to the circle in which they
move, in more eminent degree than did Gen.
H. His friendships we're ardent and sincere. -
His conduct, on all occasions, open, firm and de-
cided. As public character, no man could
have had the more entire confidence Of his fellow
citizens In private life, none shared more large.
~ in their affections. This tribute of respect to
his memory is paid by one who knew him long
and loved him much. W.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-03
]

Mr.. .Saowden: There is sentiment. or ex,
preston of opinion. in Mr.. Polks's speech, well
calculated to alarm every thinking man 10 TINS
country: it is this:--s. He General Jackson, the
President Of the United Slates.) Is aboue tpe
reach and power Of any remarks made here, Tin
The Congress of the United States. by the imme-
date representatives Of the majority of the PEG
ME. ~ 1t is true that this is only Federation
Of what has frequently been before asserted by
officers whose very existence almost depend up.
m the president's will, and by venal press
But when before has an independent representa-.
tive Of the people 80 far forgotten ~ha, was due s
10 himself aud to the nation, as TO proclaim SUCH
: sentiment in his place in the House OF Repre-.
sentstiyesp Il has been left for the champion OF
"ths party'' to make this degrading assertion.
Let this man worship become general, and give
an ambitious and designing President the purse
r not t hs I Iona wi,hou, an EMPEROR! 1t is
time for the people TO open their eyes,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-03

Mr.. Snowden- have been informed that
part Of the money which was received from the
public at the late fair and which, they were told,
was to be applied TO the purchase Of library tor
Christ Church Sunday School. has been appro-
priated to other purposes. hope this is not
true. When 90 to these fairs, sir, certainly
do not lay out my money with the expectation of
receiving an sqliiualsnt for III but TO aid the cha
rites which they may be pledged to promote;
and DO not at all like that what intended, and
was led to believe, should 90 towards specified
object, should be expended in aid of Others, to
which | may be opposed. There can be no
doubt, that those who have the management Of
the money received on such occasions have no
discretion in the disposal of it. but are as much
trustees for certain purposes as the Managers Of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-03
+ COMMUNICATED. I

Metagrammatism, or Augmentation. is the
dissolution Of name into Its letters as its ee
ments, and new connection of 1t by artificial
transpositon, without addition, subtraction, or
change Of any letter into different words, max
ing some perfect sense applicable to the person
named Andrew Jackson. Include the great II
and little a. and we shall find him. o0reck'd on
s;n;-and it is dreadful rock to be wrecked up
on The vessel of state wants some more ADLER
Palinurus. IA failute-ED.] MA7rAwoMAN.
Charles Cy Nd, Dec. so.