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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-11-29

RsRoralg from ne Custom House.--Iiis
ssij that the notorious Mise mas been re.
moved from bis siiosiion in the Custom
House. We know not how true this Is
bit, there il no doubt. that Mr.. OcDES.
the Cashier, add his Assistant. Mr Pun
lips, have been removed by an order
from Washington. on the ground that they
must have beea knowing 10, OF concerned
in. the alleged deislcaiions Of the late
Collector. ~ v Conr. & En0.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-11-29

q LARGE assoriment. iacluding . variety 81
IN beauiful Frsnch Confectionery. received
and Tor sale at j. J. ~ STRAiiFS
Oct ~. ie3s-n Drug Store.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-11-29
Prom II. 81. Ls4a R.y4yiieaa, .,.r. ~,


Further from tie Normons.-The &C.
count Of a bloody hatchery Of Mjrfy-iro
.horaaons, on Spawn Creek, is fully con-
hrne1. Tico children were killed, we
presume by accident. Considerable plum.
der-such as beds. hats. SC. were taken
from the slaughtered. Not one OF tie as.
saIlants was killed or hut.
At Far West. after The surrender. a
Mormon had bis brains dashed out. by
man who accused the Mormon OF bur nin
his house in Davies.
We copy the above paragraph from the
Gazette OF Saturday evening. We are
sorry TO say, that our own inform alton
corrobsrates the details. For Tie honor
OF the State. We could have wished, that
such savage enormities had not attended
controversy in itself disgraec:ul enough
We understand that the company engaged
IN the attack Of Spawn creek, was rot
attached TO any division OF The army,
but vas fighting on its own hook. The
men were principally from Charlton
county, and amongst the number was
at least one member Of TIE Legislature
The enemy had approached within eigh.
~ yards OF the Mormons before they
were apprized Of their approach. Tho
MormOns had their families with them.
and TO preserve their lives. the men sep
sraied from them and took refuge in a
blaeksmi;h's shop. Here they were muir
dered II is said. that the Mormons had
arms. but it IS little singular that they
should have used them so Intellectually as
not TO have touched one Of the assaIlan,s.
The latter, IN some instances. placed their
guns between the legs Of the house, and
deliberately fred at the Victims within
These reports are founded upon state
men,s OF persons engaged ia the attack !;
and, bad as they are, are not likely 10 be
oyeTcharged. VIII the actors 10 the ira.
sedy be suffered by The Courts Of that
District, 10 90 uEpunished;
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-11-29
SaIE for Sale.

"E have just received large supply Of
Wv Salt, which will be sold low, by the
bushel or sack, for cash.
KABLE JOHNSON.
Avon MiIls. Oct 25, lsas.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-11-29
E1Insrer, NnIf. nm1f Kfsh.

Plaster, SNff, and Fish.
NE have Tor sale large saPplJ OF PLAs-
w TER, which we will sell 10 customers for
cost and carriage. Those wishing 10 have
Plaster ground, will find u 10 their advantage by
gSiog few days notice.
We also have ON hand, supply Of SALT
aud FISH, which We will sell low for cash.
KABLE s JOHNSTON.
Kabletowa, August rs, 1888. i'm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-11-29

We would call the attention OF the
Richmond Enqairer 10 tie letter Of Jude e
Morton--lbe Van Buren, candidate by
prescription for The Office Of Governor OF
Massaohuseits--to the sbOltoinisis. lie
Is black as any crow in the flock. VIVA,
does the EnqoireT think Of JUDGE MoRros;
and what has u TO say 20 the following re
asrkabls paragraph IN his leiter,--
'ln relation o. the admission Of new states
with the power 20 bold slaves, need do no more
than refer you 10 my recorded votes against Ire
admission ct Missouri with this power. That
opposition, which required some frcncss 10 pr
severe IA, would doubtless have proved success
ful bat for The extraordinary in9ucnceand extra
Ordinary ciiorls Of one man (Benry Claw who
was supposed by some to have rcs0rted % extra
OIdiaagy means % accomplish his purpusa@
The testimony 81 Judge Morton has the
merit Of being imparlial-at least be can.
no, be accused Of an attempt to favor Mr.
Clay. What thinks the Enquirer Of the
adnis,ion that Mr.. Clay saved the peculiar
institutions Of the South. and preserved
the Union We psuse for reply.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-11-29

"A TRACT OF LAND ia Berkeley county,
~ near The opsqnon, and adjoining the lands
OF Mrs Dandridse; Capt l. Lucas, and Mr.. Van
meter. u lies miles from Buekiestown. , from
smithheid, and from MAr,insburg. This farm
(aow in the Possession Of Mr.. BuekIss) contains
3S3 ACRES,
one-third in good timber, principally OF thrifty
young osk--the balance is cleared land, well
adapted for the cultivation OF small grain, Sc
BY the present propristors. it has been used as
grazing farm The Improvements consist OF q
good Log House and Kitchen. There is Flour,
\. we'll as Saw Mill, within two miles Of the
place.
To any one wishing 10 purchase, we will sell
q, a low price, and the payments made easy
For further Information apply TO
N. w. MANNING, or
,. NJ. MANNING.
Oct IL, l535-4tw4teow.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-11-29
a PETITION FOR PARDON.

\ petition, with a Number OF respectable syn
eEs, vas recently presented Ia Governor EulLrR,
81 South Carolina, praying for ihe pardon 81
Nazareth Allen, who had been convicted OF the
murder OF a negro boy. In declining 10 grant
The prayer OF the petitioners, the Governor as
signed his reasons ior 50 doing in the following,
terms;
10 exercising the delicate responsible.
iy attached to my office, it is a difficult
bat imperative duty 10 discriminate stern
ly between the real merits OF the case.
and weigh, of personal sympathy which
generally bears upon it, through pity for
the unfortunate. The number aad re.
'peciabi!iiy OF the petitioners cannot alter
the nature OF the facts, nor can The unoifi-
eial or irresponsible prayer of the Jury
mea. IN my Judgment. be permitted 10
reverse :he solemn verdict OF the jury
The case is undcniably clear, OF deiibe-
rate, or rather, wsnton homicide. The
plea for mercy. Is the extreme youth OF
the convicted prisoner. The only con-
siderstion that gives weight~ 10 this plea,
Is the hope Of amendment in the future
career Of an Uniformed character, with The
probability Of a ssluiary impression hav.
ing been already effected on "a mind not
y y Wv IIo'tA' viii uOA dUu 10 Tie al
ELECTIONS Of the unhappy sufferer. BY de-
falling the features Of his case, which
have compelled me to The reluctant con-
clusion. that these consideration cannot
be applied 20 him. The laws Of South
Carolina make no Distinction in cases Of
deliberate murder, whether committed on
black man or a white man and neither
can !. am not law 1aj.er, but the
Executive Officer OF the laws aIrSady
made ADD must not act on distinction
which the Legislature might have made.
and has not thought 81 TO make.
That the crime Of yhieh the prisoner
stands convicted, was committed against
one Of an inferior grade in society, is a
reason Tor being especially cautious Of in
iercepiing the just severity Of the law
This class Of our population are subjected
TO Us as well for their protection as our
advantage. Our rights. in regard TO
them are not more Imperative, than their
duties--snd the institutions which, for
wise aad necessary ends, have rendered
them peculiarly dependent. at least pledge
The law 70 be - them peculiarly friend
ADD protector.
The prayer Of the petitioners is no,
granted
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-11-29

Psfnistneaf Of DEATH IN io.--Dur.
ring The time that Ferdinand has been on
the throne Of HE ancestors. the blood Of
no, one ofbis millions Of Austrian sobjects
has flowed upon the scafold. One man
was condemned 10 death Tor murder. 10
the second year after his accession: but
his hear fevolled against the bsrbarous
punishment which the law s,ill retains for
that offence, and he c1mmuted the sen.
fence 70 Improvement for iife--a panish-
nenl eqoal 10 death, bot which gives The
offender opportunity and indncement fos
repentance, aud does not destroy IN
tho minds Of TIC people The saIutsfy no.
ton Of The sacredness Of life, which pm.
ces and legislators should ever cultivate
and guard - .HbsYdeen paper.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-11-29

a Desc VILLA French paper says
tia; an Adhesion we'll, now making al the
Abaltoif De Grenelle. has reached The
depth Of 80 yards. The borer il said TO
weigh 10000 pounds. and 10 work II re.
quifes two very powerful steam engines.
Il penelrsies about foot day, being
still 10 The chalk formation;
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-11-29
Dwelling House

WIN oesutifui yard and 6ne garden, and
other ground arrangements around IL. DESIGNED
ana laid out for convenience and utility as well
q, ornament fine Stone Dairy House, sta
eies, Corn Houses, SC. requiring some but not
expensive repairs. Tho Dwelling House ha,
lately been painted and papered. aud is rs well
arranged Tor comfort and convenience as any
house in the county. having three rooms on
zach hoor There are also on H. u country
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-11-29

con sa'r IT THE FREE PRESS OFFICE
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-11-29
JEFFERSON LAND
NON SNrsfS.

TUE FARM, belonging to the devisees OF the
u late DIR. Alexander Strsilh, h offered for
sale- This fsrm contains
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-11-29

or which 40 TO SO acres are covered With good
youog Iimoer' aud The balance u IN good state
for euitivation-La having heen but little wo.Led
Tor several years, aud resting under clover or
timothy. u Is situated 6 miles south Of Charles.
sosn, ON The Ballskin Run, 2i miles from De-
pst on the Winchester and Potomac Rail. Road
and 70 from the Shenandoah River. aud In the
immediate vicinity Of several Merchant Mills.
90 ms' ne gram raised on !, can DO very conve-
n'entiy made ready for, and conveyed TO either
the Baltimore or Georgetown markets n ha,
proper proportion Of good meadow, and is
very coPiousiy vatsred by several never. failing
springs Of excellent waller, to which there Ia
convenient access for stock from each 6eId.-
On IL are an excellent
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-11-29

n = The Yrsdsrfetiotrn Hsrsid Hags,sissra
TSreh Lighi, ChanabsrsbWg Nag, CaTii,is Herald,
aud Htsehssfer Tiygiaian, viii insert filf saie.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-06-13
THAT HOLE IN THE POCKET.

In this lies the true secret Of economy
the care of sixpences. Many people throw
them away without remorse or consideration
mot rejecting that penny day is more
than three dollars year. We complain
loudly if tax Of that amount were laid up.
on us : but when we come TO add all that
we uselessly tax ourselves for our penny
expenses, we shall find that we waste in
this way annually quite enough to supply
q family with winter fuel.
II is now about year since my wife
said 10 me one day, 'Pray, Mr.. Sackwater,
have you that half dollar about you that |
gave you this morning?"
felt in my waisicoat pocket, and ] felt
in my breeches pocket, and turned my
purse wrong side out, but it was empty
all space-whch is very different thing
from specie; so said to Mrs. Slackwater,
ave lost it. my dear; positively, there
must be hole in my pocket"
"l'l sew it up" said she.
An hour or two after, | met Tom Steb-
bins.
"How did that ice cream setl" asked
Tom.
alt set" said |, "like the sun, gloriously."
And as spoke, it flashed upon me that
my missing half dollar had paid for those
icc.creams however, held my peace, for
Mrs. Sackwater sometimes makes re.
marks and, oven when she assured me
next morning at breakfast that there was
no hole in my pocket, what could ! do but
lift my brow and say. "Ah! isn't there
really !"
Before week had gone by, my wife,
who like dutilul helpmate as she is, al
ways gave me her loose change TO keep
called for twenty five cent piece that had
been deposited in my sub.treasury for sale
keeping ''thcre was a poor woman at the
door," che SAID, ";hat she'd promised 1t tc
for certain" "Wcll, wait a moment"
cried; SO pushed inquiries first in one di
rec;ion and then in that, and then in the
other but vacancy returned horrit
groan.
"On my SOUL" said !, thinking it best tc
show a bold front, "you must keep m,
rockets in better repair, Mrs. Slackwater
this piece, with | know not how man,
more, is lost, because some corner or sean
in my plagucy pocket is left OPEN"
"Are you perfectly 81" said Mrs
Slackwater. !.
"Surel sy, that | am, its gono total
gone"
NV wife dismissed her promise. and iher
in her quiet way, asked me to change m
pantaloons before | went out, and to ba
, all argument, laid another pair on m
knees.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-06-13
NU UsIC sTORE.--MUsICAL IN.


IvA STRUMENTS of every kind, and in
great variety, kept constantly on hand and fol
sale at the Detroit Bookstore, Told stand OF
Morse & Brother) where those wishing TO pun
chase are invited TO call and examine for them.
selves. The following articles can be found
| among the stock now on hand:
Two very superior German Violincees,
Kent Bugles Post Horns Hunters Pocket do,
Flutes with from one to eight keys,
Pitch pixies, Tuning forks, Violin mutcs,
Copo D'Astros, Guitars, with single and doub.
lie bottoms, small Bugles, Pandean Pipes,
Bugle crooks and shanks, Violin bridges,
Pegs and bows, Piano and Guitar strings,
Flies, common and extra, Flageolets and Clar.
onets, Violins, an extensive assortment, among
which to be found one of the celebrated
stamp Of Breton one of Claudofs famed in
strumcnts, and one containing the stamp of
Thomson Admirers of the Violin are invited to
call and examine these celebrated instruments.
Just received as above largo ASSORTMENT of PI.
ANO MUSIC, well assorted
Piano instructors Precn ptors for tho flute, fife,
&C., Admired airs for the fluto, violin, kent
buglc and hageolet,
Also, EAccordeon, Mouth Harmonious,
Portable music desks, Bass and snare drums.
&c. &c.
AS soon as navigation opens, every addition
which the market requires will be received, and
the ASSORTMENT kept full. Pianofortes will be con.
stantly kept on hand, together with all the nep
music as soon as it is published. Music Associa-
tions will be furnished with every thing in this
line, on the most reasonable terms.
BURGER e. STEVENS.
Detroit, Jan. 9, 1888. ly76
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-06-13

"Why so pale. my husband Will you
paren; not assist you ~
"We must sink, my love lie will no
assist me he upbraided me, did not,
could not answer him a word. He spoke
kindly of you and our little ones, but he
cast US off forcver!"
The Distracted man had scarce said this
when person rudely came in. The pur.
port OF his ist was soon perceived. In
the name of F's father he took possession
OF the property, and had the power to make
F. prisoner.
"Yeu shall not take my papa away"
said the little son, a, the same time kicking
the officer.
Mamma" whispered Mary, F" must my
father so to prison? Won't they let us 60
too 7"
"flere comes my authority" said the
deputy sheriff. The elder Mr.. F. logged.
ly placed himself in chair.
You shall not take my papa away"
cried out the boy to hs grandfather.
Whatever may have been my conduct
sir" said the miserable Edward, "this is
unkind Of you. have not single feel.
ing for myself; but my wife, my children,
you have no right to harass them with your
presence"
"Nay, husband" responded Mrs. F.,
"think not Of me. Your father cannot
distress me. have not known you from
your childhood as he has done but he
shall see how can cling TO you--can be
proud Of you, in your poverty. He has
forgotten your youthful days-he has lost
sight Of his own thoughtless years."
The oil gentleman directed his law n.
gent 10 leave the room. He then slowly
yet nervously answered thus:
Madam, have not forgotten my own
thoughtless days. have not forgotten
that once had wife as amaible and no.
Bile minded as yourself and have not for.
gotten that your husband was her favo rite
child. An old man hides his sorrows but
let not the world therefore think him un.
feeling, especially as that world taught him
to do so. The distress have this moment
caused was premedtated on my part. II
has had ito full effect. A mortal gets a
vice by single steps, and many think the
victim must return by degrees. know Ed.
wards disposition, and that with him a sim
gle leap is sufficient. The leap he has ia.
ken. He is again in my memory as the
favorite of his poor mother-the laughing
eyed young pet Of a-pshaw!-of a--an
old fool-for why am crying?"
Little Mary had insensibly drawn herself
towards the old philosopher, and without ut.
tering word, pressed his hand, and pu,
her handkerchief to his eyes. The boy
also left his parent, walked up to his grand.
father, and leaning his elbow on the old
mans knees, and turning up his round
cheek, said, "Then you won't take papa
away"
"No, you little impudent rascal; but III
take you away, and when your mother
comes for you, will treat her so well that
l'l' make your father follow after"
Thus came happiness at the heel Of ruin.
If husbands oftener appreciated the exqui.
site and heaven.like affection of their wives,
many happier firesidcs would be seen.--
zone in love, and one in mind" ought to
be the motto of every married pair. And
fathers would many times check impru-
dence, if they were to make use of reflec.
ton and kindness, rather than prejudice and
sirictness.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-06-13

FAMILY AFrEcTIoN.--In some families
there appear to exist but little natural feel.
ings among members for one another. We
often see brother successful in business,
surrounded by every comfort and luxury.
while sister who may have married iniu.
dicously, is pining unnoticsd in suffering
and want. The brothers name may often
be found heading a subscription list for
some splendid charity; and yet he has no
dollar TO spare for the playmate Of his ear
ly years who has been overtaken by pow.
erly. And sisters, whose lots in life have
been cast unequaly--how often do they
forget the sweet intercourse Of childhood,
and meet as unsympathising as strangers.
The one, perchance, who was the fondest
and most beloved in early days, is she
whose lot is cast in the low vale of wan,
in after life, and whom the more fortunate
sisters regard with Indifference, or shun
from motives Of false pride.--Baliimorc
Visitor.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-06-13

FEvAKE NOTECE.-CHApN g. OWEN
IA would respectfully inform their friends
that they have Removed their stock of goods to
the new brick building few steps belo,o their
old stand, and tiDo doors ADORE the Farmers and
Mechanics Bank.
CHAPLIN a. OWEN have on hand large
stock of Groceries, Drugs, Medicines, Paints
Dye StufIs and all such other goods as are usual.
ly kept in similar establishments, all of which
they will sell at low prices, and from their in
creased facilities in their new stand for doing
business they latter themselves they will be able
TO please those who will favor them with a call.
Dstroit, June 30, 1885, lyl
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-06-13
g nnTHs a. BOWMAN, having rocolv.

y ed re-suPpIy to Their FORMER stock OF GOODS,
whi.hconsists of
Dry Goods, Groceries, Hard,care, Cut
iery, Medicine, Crockery, School Books,
'ank Books, Boots and Shoes, Looking
1-asses, WINDOW Glass, z By 0, by TO-,
nd 10 By ~.
An OF which they offer for the lowest cash pri-
COS They would also inform their friends and
customers, both in st. Joseph and Kalamazoo
Couhnes, that their FIGURING mill will be in OPP
Grafton by the 9th February, when they will be
ady to answer all orders for Touring and bar.
ing, or grinding Custom work.
They would further give notice that all persons
living on the south side of tho river, and coming
10 mill to trade at their store, they will give
tham pass which shall pay their Fcrriuge across
to and from Three Rivers.
Three Rivers, Jan. 80, 1887. stiff
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-06-13
THE OAK TREE.

Dy MARX HowITT.
Sing for the Oak Tree,
The monarch OF the wood,
Sing for the Oak Tree,
That groweth green and good;
That groweth broad and branching,
Within the forest shade
That groweth now, and yet shall grow,
When VIC are lowly laid
The Oak Tree was an acorn once.
And fell upon the earth;
And sun and showers nourished it,
And gave the Oak Tree birth.
The little sprouting Oak Tree!
Two leaves it had at first,
Till sun and showers nourished it.,
Then out the branches burst.
The little sapl;ng Oak Tree!
Its root was like a thread,
Till the kindly earth had nourished it,
Then out it freelv spread.;.
VII tiiS SANiC iilu OH that
1t grapples with the ground,
And in the pncient, rifted rock,
Its ernest footing found.
TIL, winls came, and the rains fell;
The gusty tempest blew;
All, all were friends to the Oak Tree,
And stronger yet it grew.
The boy that saw the acorn fall,
He feeble grew and grey;
But the Oak was still thriving tree,
And strengthened every day!
Four centuries grows the Oak Tree,
Nor does its verdure fail;
Its heart is like the iron wood,
Its bark like plated mail;
Now cut us down the Oak Tree,
The monarch of the wood;
And Of its tirber stout and strong,
Well build vessel good.
The Oak Tree of the forest,
Both east and west shall fly;
And the blessings of thousand lands
Upon the ship shall lie!
For she shall not be man of war,
Nor pirate shall she be;
But a noble, christian mel chant ship,
To sail upon the sea.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-06-13

EHRESH GOODS.-Tho subscriber has
IL lately received new supply of seasonablc
GOODS, consisting of merino crcassans, CON-
mon colored do; dark prints; shcetings; wool.
en- blankets; Canton hanncls; wooden socks /;
yooen gloves lined cotton do; worsted comfort
ers, &c. &c. Also, supply Of cotton batting,
wicking, and wadding; which he will sell to-
gether with his former stock of goods, at the
lowest prices for ready pay.
C. l.. MILLER.
Constantine. Nov. Is, 1886 Coy
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-06-13
NA1RBANK's PATENT PLAT.

m FORM SCALES, are now in extensive use
in all parts of the u. S.-aro not liable to get out
of order-occupy but little space-no expense in
adjusting them-no heavy weights TO handle, and
are very convenient for weighing. The common
complaint that platform scales vary between hea-
Wy and light draughts is in these scales com.
pletcly obviatcd-the operation being equally
certain in weighing bodies of any capacity or a.
mount.
Tho subscriber has received an agency fn- the
sale ofthe above article in all its varieties, and will
soon be able to furnish scales to any order with
which he may be favored.
ALLEN GOODRIDGE.
Constantine May "a, 1897. AZ
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-06-13

NTEW STORE AT BERRIEN.-
~ PITT BROWN g. II. T.. WARD having
entered into copartnership for the purpose of
buying and selling Merchandise, Provisions and
produce, would respectfully inform the public
that they have just received an extensive and
general assortment of Dry Goods, ready made
Clothing, Groceries, Hardware, Iron, Nails, Salt
Boots and Shoes, Hats, Glass, Quecnsware
Leather, Oil, Paints and Confectionery, which
they offer for sale at unusually low prices.
~ A liberal discount will be made to Tavern
keepers and others purchasing by the quantity.
*.* Persons residing at distance will find it
TO their advantage to give us call before ma
king purchases elsewhere.
~ The highest price will be paid in cash
for all kinds of country produce and provisions.
N. b. No Ferri0ge WILDE charged to per-
sons ira ding at this store woresdc east of the
Ri or st. Joseph.
Berrien, Oct 1895. 1t