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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1837-12-14
Rnry and Fancy Articles

"taAV1Hy "W KITTY ATIICIVN!
Tad Pcneils Of every which rrsehlhles gold
color lr.I lsid on the paper
Motto Seals, in great ITansrarfu " afcts
variety Red sud Blue Nr,iing
EVcr-points, for pencils Sand
Glas>N other Husbands BI-ck Lines
irdian lick Visiting Cards, plain
kticr X writing Paper and fancy
SutVrrhne ~ tier Pa Card C->,s
per. assorted rniors pmk, Blue anil Lilac
Note Paper, plain aud Saucct', i"r painting
WaicTrd. assorted co. aud Il, riug
l'urs Gold anil Morocco Pa
Juiird States Govern pr, 2 i-IS, ~urk
mchi Pens Richly embossed aud
Commercial do stamped C~r'is, fnr
Imperial do making sc'Irc-tshlc
Petroleum do Baskets aud Car !.
a'iirs' Pens Rstks, of great va
to,k,t i"knands ririt "a pattern aud
Gold Ink th, ttaer If eoluur
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TROY FOUNDRY.
MILL snHrTHIHo. PATTERN
MAKING z IRON TURNING.

$500 1890 = 3&&&8 ~ - - - - ksk&kM
MAILING 4 rnoN TURNING.
1NhE subscriber having removed his
Il F"H@a'y aud .Nseh,n, ssep, TO the Depot
Of the Winchester and Potomac Rsil-Koad,
takes this method Of informing his friends
and the public, that he l. prepared To eae-
cute orders IN the above line, with despatch.
having Tool. Of every Kind neee .sary for do
ing work in the best manner. Ic has first
rate ~orkmen in his employ. Person. Ia
'oring him with orders, may rely ON having
them well executed aud promoily attended
TO. lie has Patterns Of every description,
suitable for
Merchant Mill, Sac Mills. and T2resA-
ing .Narhines.
And keeps consisntly on hand q general as
sort of Mould Boards. Corn sheller,. Wagon
Boxes, Fan Wheels, Plaster Breskers, &c.
MERCHANTS AND DEALERS
May find Il 10 their adv sniage. by csIiing and
examining for Themselves. An orders thank
fully received and promptly attended TO.
GEO. ". CHM.
N B. Cash paid for Old Copper.
Brass, and old Iron Castings OF every de-
scription. q. W. q.
Winchester, Aug. 10, Is37-6m
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.V1,r FAN ~md TETmIcr

GOODS,
NAyE HAVE received and had on sale
w ior some dsysj complete s.,odmeht
ar FAN a5sS SsIases GOODs,
TO which We invite the sttentioa Of our Gus
toners. ord the pablis generally We deem
clilosne unrecrsssfy, ~ ne have most
articles 90 comfort snd utiity such a.,
Drf Goods. GroceTirs, Liquors. Wines
Hard Nafe, 'aiirrs, Qurtu.-Wsre. Glsss
sod Chtns o. Der lron, sirvp iron, sirel
Nails. &c. So, 81 90 ahirh Niii be soid oa
lhe TefJ bet terms 10 punciual customer.
on credit o. fOf current Bans Notss. Govern.
me"l shin Fla'isrs, 90 exchanged for CouD-
toy PfOduce
WILLIAM s. lock 4 Co.
Chsflesiown oct % 1881
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E6rGheHICHre, Sc.
'1NiI ,ubs'nbsS ha, received. psr bsrqus
y Tihsrtas from liverpool,
100 PACHAdT8 or EARTH-
EMW ARR.

romrrsiHx . general sssorinesi ~ dssWsbls
GOODS 81 superior qusiiy. sbd neat pct.
term. wht.b ts wiH sth - iov. u got low
-, thsu ties esn BE- pofrhassd elsewhere
CutHiiry Nrfrhant. suhn fesfb 81 mo
Chssspeskr sod OAio Csrat Vn bad u 90
their ID, sutsEs io purohs.s If ne sab.rft-
Der. - theJ wai ~ esfsiusiy packed ssd
lore sftis =
The sab-e.ihss espfffs o. receive boz . few
days ~ 80 ~ thds CHINA sossrtue
90 Cop, snJ Sour -. Irs ~si- 81 A.
Pure stus. Fastfsiifd Ltahos,td go Gi.t
~ . ysfisiy Of PsttsEfs - he isitsi Shapes
sna style
iiis sssoftmsst n GLRssWARE hoih
pis,n 80 cot y ESsS go 100 BE- sold 81
Toe o. coH be Asd an where
ORDER ~ msH 80 .piicited - FBfia
raFp 20 ~ taken n, ttisciasg ne g0ods sd
hiiisH lha ofdefs 9Th gfscs toe.
HOBEHT 30. MilLER
Aie1satsa. Hev AZ. isST,-~fA
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NkFsW OfEhgss. Ground SHis ss8 c..
= due CigtFs, 81 tts Dfug end Che aisal
store - y .. q. sTRAtru.
40 q ta7
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HDOEllesGics.

CAN nos Offer large stock II DO.VES-
Z TICS. which, from tho recent Decline IN
This article, are exceedingly low,--per.ons
who wish TO buy will do we'll TO Gait
JI.uES J. MILLER.
Oct -, 1897.
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FOR SHE.

HUE SWEgg
NAMlLY FLOUR. suPerhne Flour. Rye
n Flour, prime sifled aud unsI(lsd Corn
Meal, Os.s. OhiIl Of d,Gerent k,uds. Buck.
wheat Flour. whole Corn, Potatoes. Dried
Apples end Peaches, Baeon and Isrd. and
number Of other articles 10 their line 81
business. IOIN SCOTT,
For Re'sia"d, HBisborp 4 Go.
Opposite the island Nili.
Iiarpsrs-Petry, June -, lsJT
Mia view q keeping up supply
iho-e having ihc Abosc article. io dispose Of
- 90 Gnd ready sale for them a. fsir prices.
~ calling on me At The above est4biishment.
Or SOY g The firm.
joins sCOrT
June Is. 1877
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WfE are nov rereiEiaE a5ont Joe teas Of
w FLAsTEn, W1ich " siil ssii Ios fof
eash. WAGER q co.
IlaEPss-FsTEy. APIl 81. lagI.
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-H''. afcsA THffIg Of
Fruits, Confectionery, &c.

INCIr-sING.
Oranges. Lcmqns. Prun.s
Spit Shell aud P.p,r She'll Almonds
F,lteItA; EnSi,>h " slnuts, 4. ,on Nuts
Best Bunch iiai.ibs
Candies e every kind
Frvnch Corii-l DIops
d.. jelly Cakes
do Cue, Drops
C'Iro"; WrsI.I" il Preserved Pine ppIe
Ginger: iIicacOs; apd Lines
frruch brand, f,uns, ia. class j,r,
CT.1bttri,s
Suitsn. Rsisin', Zsutc Cnrrants, ke
Water. Sugar, Soda. sud Butter Crackers.
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UvHE Subscribers having entered into
IL Psrtoer,bip Tor term Of ears. In the
MILLING BUSINESS.
Ut the kabieto~n Mills, they will In . few
dsys be ready Zoe the reception OF all kind,
Of DRAIN. for which they are prepared To
pay the highest market price. Farmers ~ no
prefer grinding their wheat, can get -four n,
the Mill, OF delivered ut the Depot, Charles
town, OF nj HsrPers-ferry.
n constant supply of Plaster. Sail, Fish
Sc, piH be kept on hind al ior prices.
Saving. and Plaster grinding done in the
best manner aud at moderate priees-Coun-
Try work done IN good order.
We hope, by strict attention and prompt.
tude. that our friends and old customers OF
the Mall, will not pass us bv.
JOHN kABLE,
DAVID JOHNSTON.
ksbletown, July IL, 1887.
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CUEAV fsOODS.

CHEAP GOODS.
Az nov RECEIVING LiRGE and general
y supply =
.VcSg FAN g Jg'iHGeT Goods,
Which an, determined 90 Offer bCT-tpii,-
suaiiy iar. fr eaA - o. 10 punelusi dealer.
80 short time ~ customers and the pub-
he generally are invited to call, o. gysai bar
gains may be bad.
JAMES ,. MILLER.
rharIs.iown. Oct ~. 1871.
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PRrarnUnn nINnrn-

iiANE c-s- - srfy superior Preserved
b Ginger fof sale low
August 81 1857 J. nii.LER
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NEW CO0nS.
SaIi and Fish.

VERPOOI Ground Alum SALT.
N a No . sasquth4sHs iiKgRINC. received
sri &C. sale by NAIE5 X iEKHili..
tiaiito4u. O,t o.. 1857.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1837-12-14

ssoes, SsoOfs, flats, GaS,s, So.
HANE received fargo supplJ of Boal,
y Sis,'. Haii Caps &C. vh,eh ! can ODE
very iag Those sho rsui tie shove afti
cies siii DO sell 20 ell
LINES J. MILLER.
Oe, " ls17
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-09

Mr. RIvEs.--This eminent statesman Of
the Old Dominion, will be looked to as the
leader Of the administration party in the COM
ing fall and winter sessions Of Congress-
His course with regard to the currency ques-
ton, has hitherto met the appreciation Of the
great mass of his democratic friends. "Re-
form, not destruction has been the motto Of
that course, and he will be triumphantly sus-
tanned in all proper efforts to place the cur
rency Of the country upon sound basis
Last winter he signalised himself as one Of
the most useful and influential members Of
the u. States Senate, and it is reserved for
him to earn the highest gratitude Of the nation
by carrying out successfully in the coming
congressional sessions the financial measures
and principles which he then Advocated
Virginia, always characterized by sound
views upon the principles Of our government
and the policy Of its administration, is break
ing ground in favor Of the g regulated credit
system" which her "favorite son has sup
ported, and with Virginia and her great men
in the van, we are confident the opponents Of
that monetary system, under which we have
prospered SO long. will meet signal repulse.
Pulaski IN. W Advocate.
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From the Pulaski IN. W Advocate

THE MADIsoNIAN, Of which we published
prospectus some time since, has made its
appearance at Washington, and fully answers
the promise which its editor previously gave
to the public. 1t is conducted with talent and
candor, and we commend it to the patronage
and confidence Of the democratic party, as
being an able exponent and champion Of its
principles. ..%
We are, as general thing, opposed to the
establishment of papers Of the democratic
stamp in places where there are already Jour-
mails of the same character, but in the present
case circumstances are such as to render it
absolutely necessary to the well being Of the
party, that new republican organ should be
established at Washington, and we are re-
joiced therefore, at the appearance of so re-
spectacle paper as the Madisonian In COM
mon with many of our democratic cotempora-
ries, we have regretted the course of the old
administration journal at Washington, and as
we cannot approve of its present principles
and conduct we frankly and explicitly express
our disapprobation Of them, believing, as we
do, that it is as much our duty to oppose the
errors of our political friends, as those of our
enemies.
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From the IN Y, Onoudara s,anaay

The MADIsoNIAN.-The three first num-
bers Of the new administration paper, at Wash
ington, bearing this title, have been received.
We think it gives tokens of becoming, with
little experience, one Of the ablest expo
nents and defenders of the genuine principles
of democracy, among the public journals Of
the country. We have copied largely from its
columns, this week, into our own, to which
we refer our readers for the evidence of it's
distinguished ability, for the correctness of its
views, and for the position it assumes towards
the administration, and towards the republic
can party of the Union. II we are not great
ly deceived, the establishment of the Madiso-
nian will relieve President Van Buren, of a
nightmare. His personal friends, in this state,
and his supporters every where, viii be graft
fed to find that an organ Of the administration
can be conducted, and the administration it.
self sustained upon principles which shall not
come in collision with the interests and insti-
tutions Of the country, nor hazard the ascend
ency and future triumphs of the democratic
party. The Madisonian takes the right course,
and it has only to continue in the track al
ready indicated to insure its success and
popularity. We cordially extend to it the
right hand Of fellowship, and for the cause il
has espoused, and the means it possesses to
accomplish good objects, bid it, God speed
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From the Hartford Patriot and Democrat

The MApisoNlAN.-We are gratifed in finding that
the views of most of the Democratic Journals relative
to the merits Of the Madsonian, correspond with those
which we have heretofore expressed They speak OF it
as an able ally IN the Of the party sound in its
views upon all the leading topics Of controversy and
well worthy OF an extensive patronage. The Loco
Foco prints growl at the stranger and disposed
treat him as poachcr. This is a matter Of course
They fancy themselves to be the Watchdog Of the par
y, and fully authorized to bark or bite any honcsf de-
mocrat rho docs not collar. The abest and
most influential democratic papers in this state have
greeted the Madsonian in becoming terms. We are
pleased to find friend Barbour OF the New Haven
Register among this number As the editor Of an in
fucnta and extensively circulated paper his opinions
are regarded by the democracy worthy Of great re-
spec He has long been in the front ranks Of the prrty
doing battle in the cause Of equal rights, and hope
no will continue to speak his sentiments though he may
thereby be brought into conflict with the Loco Foco
gan IN this city. We the more grathcd in non
learning his opinions, because have been somewhat
apprchcnsSe Of late that he favorng the uira,sm
which threatens to destroy the harmony of the party
and throw the government into the hands Of the Wings
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From The Penn Tan Nv. ~ Democrat.
THE MADISONIAN.

When the prospectus of the Madisonan
appeared, we hailed it with delight, as the
commencement of new era i; as the dawn.
ing of light above the stormy horizon. The
principles it avowed, were those by which
the democracy OF the country had been
guided, and were such as every citizen,
who had the honor and prosperity Of his
country at heart, must approve. We gave
it place in our columns without word of
comment, for prudence dictated, that it might
be one Of those journals, which kept the
word ofpromise to the ear, and broke it TO the
hope" and we awaited its publication with
sanguine hopes, that it would prove herald
of practical truth. Our confidence in its pro-
missed character was not shaken by the many
fierce and bitter denunciations it received
from certain presses, whose judgment had
been dazzled by brilliant theories and golden
visions but on the contrary was strengthened
by the fact, that they had Judged il in adj
vance, without waiting forprooi of its true cha
racter. We were not disappointed The first
and second numbers have come TO hand, and
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signed overture the supremacy Of the republican party,
and transfer the power and patronage Of tho General
Government 10 the federal wings. Time will deter
mine the truth fasity Of these opinions. That the
tendency OF the doctrines ncucated in certain quarters,
is hostile to the prosperity Of tho republican party in
opinion admits Of no question. The doctrines are
dangerous, because they can be GAINED into ef
feet and il will DO conceded that visionary and unde
fined theories while they unsetile the mind impair the
force Of well established, saluary principles .Ours is
the day OF reality" and il ID unwse and unsafe 70 in
dulge in visionary speculaons at the expense Of whole
some regulations and acknowledged truths. How far
the Madsonian may be influenced by right principles,
already remarked. remains 10 be seen in the mean
time make copous extracts from the number before
us. that readers may have the Of Judging for
themselves
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have commended themselves 10 our sober and
approving judgment, not only by their sterling
ability and talent displayed in several edito-
rial articles, but the sonndness and correct
ness Of the views taken by the editor OF the
great leading questions, which now agitate
the country. His sentiments are perfectly in
accordance with the principles Of majority
of the Republican party, and we welcome
him TO the field, not only as q standard Of
sound faith ut the seat of our federal govern
ment, but as an able and efficient supporter
of the administration of the " favorite son Of
New York" and the instrument of saving
him from his (pretended) friends" Mr..
Allen, our new fellow laborer springs from an
old republican stock in Massachusetts, and
exhibits not only powerful, but refined and
classical mind, pure taste, and spirit above
the coarseness of some Of his most jealous
opponents. The conservative" doctrines
which he advocates, are the principles Of those
who are attached to the American Consti-
tuition, are the friends of union, order, good
faith, and adhere to the present form of GO
vemment." The first number of the Madi-
sonian contains the address of the Albany
Republican Committee; the Letter of Mr..
Tallmadge to the Editor Of the Argus and
the correspondence Of the Republicans Of
New York with that distinguished senator,
the correspondence Of the editor with the
New York General Republican Committee,
Tin which he takes decided ground against
the establishment Of National Bank y the
article Of g Camillus" (Mr. Rives of Va.) in
the Richmond Enquirer, antagonist to the
Sub-rreasury plan, against which the Madi-
sonian takes equally decided ground,) and the
Message Of Gov. Campbell Of Virginia.
Upon these he remarks \" The Empire State,
and the Old Dominion have taken the lead in
this new species Of war, and war Of SPECIE,
and we shall look to them, confidently, to
lead us out Of it."
The reply of the editor, to the anticipatory
denunciations Of the Globe against the Madi-
sonian, are equally cogent, convincing, dis
passionate, dignifed, and able. We cannot
forbear giving some extracts and regret that
we cannot give it entire.
TO conclude our somewhat protracted no.
tice, having thus shown the character and
doctrines Of the Madisonian, we heartily re-
commend it to the countenance and support
of the democrats Of Yates County, as it will
receive we trust the favor and support of the
republicans Of the state and Union.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-09

NJ We have received several numbers Of The Madi-
soaian paper recently established at Washington, for
the ayowod purpose Of sustaining the administration.
favor, We mean to Judge by ifs aeis-if it is hon
estly and thoroughly democratic, il processes TO be-
hope it will succeed as it undoubtedly wil-the field
is wide, and as the contest WAKES warmer every good
soldier acquisition to our ranks Thus far we do
not 20 with the Madisoaian in all its doctrines but il
is conducted with degree Of ability and courtesy
which the respect Of those who differ from
it in opinion. -Eastern Argus.
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REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF The
TREASURY, ON THE FINANCES.

Septcmber s. 1897 Read and ordered 10 be printed
Treasury DEPARTMENT,
. SErTEMnER S, 1887.
I, r,r.,,ncc If the du,y Of this department sub
mi, 10 Corgrss NJ each session, the state Of the hnan-
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From the We,er,opu IN. " Eagle g. Standard

tbs MsplsoNiAN--Thc first number OF this paper
published at Washngton--has been received Its APP
with uneqnivocal marks of appreciation while on the
other hand, 1t is denounced in certain quarters as de-
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Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT,

Sir You WILL until further orders, retain the pro-
ceeds Of your Office in your hands, in specie meet
the drafts Of this Department.
l am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant.
Postmaster at
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Your obcdicnt servant,
RoHERT JOHNSTON,
Second Assistant Postmaster General.

Postmasers who may be under instructions to retain
the proceeds Of their offices until drawn for by the De-
partment will observe the following regulations viz
Those whose nett proceeds are five hundred dollars
per week, will report the amount weekly to the
Department. Fractions Of weeks at the beginning and
end Of quarters need not be reported separately
Those whose nett proceeds not five hundred dol
lars per week, but amount to that SUN or more per
month, will report them monthly. The last month Of
each quarter need not be reported separately.
At the end Of each quarter, all postmastcrs at draft
Offices will Immediately ascertain the amount of nett
accrung at their respective offices during the
quarter, and Icpor, it forthwith to the Department. set
ting down the sums if any, which have been reported
weekly or monthly, and deductng them, thus exhibiting
the balance not reported.
All these reports must I've By letter, addressed 10 The
Postmaster General. which be separately and not
enclosed with the quarterly accounts, tied them,
to any other letter packet other business. Nor
it be delayed until the accounts are forwarded, il
it can be sent sooner. t.a. -. ~. s.. ~
Posttnasers will not be permitted loan out
any Of the moneys belonging to the Department, but
will keep them always on hand to meet the drafts.
violation Of this regulation will be considered good
for instant removal and prosecution Every draft
must be paid on presentation.
The travelling agents of the Department will be IN
siructcd to call occasionally the draft offices, with
out notice for the purpose Of counting and reporting the
cash on hand, and reporting also the manner IN which II
is kent
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Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT,

PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT
Appointment Office, Washington, May l6, 1887
Sir am instructed by the Postmaster General to
call your particular attention to the fact that the rates
Of postage, established by law, based upon the
LEGAL currency Of the United Slater. The following
extracts from the printed regulations and the law viii
clearly show what your duties and responsibilities in
relation to the kind Of currency to be received for pos
tage, &C..
"You will receive nothing but specie, its equva-
lent, for postage. '-Ias.racons to Fosastcrs, chap
ter g. section 62. a ..- .....e. ....a..
drafts or by depose in banks must be in specie, or its
equivalent. No allowance can be made TO postmasers
for the depreciation Of money received for postage,
for losses by fire, robbery, theft Chapter 49,
ton 245.
Extract from an act Of Congress. approved the l4h
Of April, 1896.
"SEcTIoN 2. And be ii further cnaeied, That here
after no bank notes of less denomination than dol
lars and tina, from and after the Sd day of March, Ammo
Domni 1887, no bank note Of less denomination than
twenty dollars, shall be offered payment, in any case
whatsoever in which money TO be paid by the United
States, by the Post Office Department shall any
bank note, Of any denomination, be SO offered unless
the shall be payable, and paid demand, in gold
silver coin at the place where issued and which shall
not be equivalent specie the place where offered
and convertible into gold silver upon the spot, at the
will Of the holder and without delay loss to him
Prorided, That nothing herein contained shall be
strued to make any thing but gold silver legal ten
der by any individual, or by the United States"
Hence, you will perceive that whatever you may re-
ccvc for postage you responsible for gold silver
and that it is uniamf for you to offer in payment to
contractors others, any Of any bank which docs
pay its notes in specie. As the Postmaster General
has power to release you from your responsibilities
under the laws, and the contrary is his duty to
see them faithfully executed, he has deemed it expe
dent to give you this notice, that you may guard your
self against loss in the collection Of your postages
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
RoBERT JOHNSTON,
Second Assistant Postmaster General