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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-05-03
0AWRlOM.

Nox.HuNTEas, and every description
n oi tresPassers, are hereby cautioned a.
gains' irespsSsing upon any part OF nv pre-
misses Nhsiever. fiuVing suatsinsd consider
able injury by persons throwing down nv
ieuees, riding through my graia fields, aud
taking other unwsrrsnlsbls and ungenerou,
(not 10 say ungentIemsoly) liberties Upon
my lands, ! 'sm determined TO submit no
longer 10 such depredstions--a and therefore
VIII In future prosecute to the utmosr extent
OF The law any and every one who may be
found eisregarding this notice.
wM. T. WASHINGTON.
MAY }. ls1s-3t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-05-03
ES'asire salts.

"A excellent article for removing Ink
"A iron mould. and fruit and other stains
from silks, iaces and other 6ne goods, neatl,
put up In boxes, together with
Aromatic Salts,
Freekis wash-Pesrl Powder,
Pchs and PuH Boxss-court Plaster
David's Hair Dye. (no miss Gre,)
HAIR and Tooth Brushes, for sale at
J. J. II. sTRAirH'S Dug sisrs.
May ,, 1893.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-05-03
Notice.

NVHE subscriber having taken out ieiIsrs
~ OF standardization upon the estate OF
the tate John Peter, requests an persons
hs''ag claims sgsinst the estate TO prssent
them, properly authenticated. for settlement.
Those indebted will be expected 10 make
iumediais payment.
COLIN PETER.
May >, l53S.-3t. .4dm'r
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-05-03
UNCAa.

HAVE been induced, BY the solicitation
u OF gentlemen 10 the lower part Of the
county. 10 oder the services Of this fine ami
nal TO those who may be DESTROYS of having
them. at the fern Of wm. Turner, Esq.
al the months Of JuRe md September.
Arrangements will he made by MIR. Turner.
May ,. Is3s. -3,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-05-03
Klra wMaG1NtA atouxs,
Marpers-Ecrrx.

INHE undersigned respectfully i1forms
q the public thai be has taken that iarxe.
new. aud eoustnodions three-sIory hs,ek
oUisding. situated on Potomac Street. short
dnisnce from me bridges, and opposils the
hotel Of No. samuel Cibsoo. 10 the no.t &c a.
trail and eoovsoient Part or HArpers-Fssr,,
aud 10 prepared Tor Tho reception OF travel.
lass ass oitss ssssis. r,om his seqrsis-
lance y iih the bu.iosss, and his pT aeiical
knowledge or tho msorer in which the eest
hotels are conducted, ne feels conhdent that
he shall be able to render s1tisfaeii0n. lis
rooms are peasant. veil furntshed. and eve.
~ convenience about his establi,hmsst To
enable him 10 eatertAia company IN ihe best
sisle ssd most comfortable msonsr. nj.
table viii always abound with the bes, ID Al
The market csn Afford, his bar vii DO coz
st4nty supplied with the Inosi choice IL
qoors Ills stsbiing l. large. and nil be
amply supplied with the very hest hay, oals,
&c. Sc, aud atteuded by tie most careful
and attentive osiiers. His servants shalI be
numerous snd accommodating. snd ever at
tchtioO paid BY all, 20 the comfort and epioy-
msnt Of thoss who may favor him " lih q call.
As The s0bscr,bsr will devote his personal
nitention exciusiveiy 10 his estsbl,aeeat.
aud IN person see to The comfort Of b., guests.
he hopes 10 he able TO merit aud receive
liberal share OF the paoliG support aud pa
ironsse. Families and others arriving by
hah-koad, or other eonssy sbce, who may
~tsh pleasant retreat for season II one
q the mo.i interesting places in the United
staiss--fSee Jseefsons Notes oa Virginia.
&c will, he aaiteSs himself, En5 his house
an Agreeable homo. Boarders will be taken
by the week, month. or year.
Carriages, siss, sc can be had al any time
BY application ~ The Bar. Horses taken nj
Livery.
Each and every department Of his esab-
lishmsnt shall DO eompIeie, so IS to hEord
entire salisfsetios 10 Visitsrs, travellers. and
6osrders, aud his charges so regulated a. TO
give no grounds for compliant. The pablie's
humble servant.
ELI N CARRELi..
IIaTperx-rerrx- Aps,l 26 lsas
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-05-03

Coop.--i.ass week lOafer wss seen
hanging about the confeelionareS and
sirolling through our streets. without
any osiensible means a support and
maaifetiing no son Of inclluaiion TO
seek Tor any. OR boys, (who by the
Way do some good ibings.) called .
council, Organized police 10 iheis own
way and appointed their mafshal.--
The man up town was soon arraigned
before their honors, add alter q proper
examination, was condemned 70 hard
labor IN The Biactsssifh's shop, and vas
accordingly committed in due form. -
Believing ibs sentence was from the
proper authorities the wsy be slung
The siedge Was distressing "a night
al. however, reviewed from ihe suf.
yeilanee Of our friend Of tie anvil, be
pui cat 10 look Tor q suoTs conrenial
ciiwe Il Gsorgia .'firrog
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-05-03
Stationary and FamcH
.Hrffc{ra.

sATttCtC9.
CST received and for sale ct =. J. N.
a Strsith's Drug Store. the following, a.
moog many other fancy articles,
A hns assortment Of foe Cutlery,
steel Pens and red aud black lnk,
lockwood lnk-stands, for the desk, Of 2 sizes.
very pretty article,
Slate lnk-stsbds. 9 sizes.
Tin and lockwood Sand Boxes,
Cork Ink-Itsnds,
Black CrayonS and Lead Pencils,
Stale Pencils add Pocket Ink-stands,
Thedum Brushes and esmels hair do.
EOgiish Paint Boxes, paints and brushes In
them complete,
YisstipE Cards, Ever Points for Peueils,
Memorandum Book, Of every quality and
pattern,
Cap Paper, cut and Faeut. OF several qualities,
Letter do. ruled and unru'ed, DO do.
Note Paper, Sealing Wax and Waters,
Methodist and PrcshyteriAn Hymn Books,
Prayer Books sad sunday School do. do.
Port Polio..
Pocket Books aud Ladies Needle Books,
A full assortment Of Blank Books from Le-
gers down,
A few Annusls on hand from former puf-
chase, which will be Sold at a very small
advance on coat.
Cka.Isiorn. May :, 1873.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-05-03
CSn,ns 1 sstOncr's SAFE.

Hoy virtue OF decree Of The couaig Court
- Of Jefferson County, Virginia. made ct
Starch Term, l51S, in the suit Of James Ste.
Sens end wife against James Boyer end wife.
aud others, heirs or Henry Rimsa, decd,
viii sell. 81 public auction, before the frort
door Of Daniel Enller's tavern, in Shepherds
town. 90 Saturday, tie 26ik dag Of .NEg nert, the
HOUSE AND LOT in SheEhefdstoWn nov oeeu-
pied by James Stevens. knswn on the plat
of The town a. lot No CT Terms-ons.
third eAah, the balance 10 6 and II months
from the day Of sale, the purchaser to give
bond end security fOr the deferred payne ts.
and the title to De retained until the purchase
money Is all paid.
April 10, 1888.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-05-03
T0Oacc0 and Ncg0rs.

"A FINE assortment OF HAVANA Segars,
IA Fine Chewing TObseeo,
Scotch, RsPPee, MaesAoaw, Tidballa AiiE-
iure, and Congress SHUTS.
Soul Boxes (msial, lockwood, and paper, J
Cut and dried T"bleco for smoking.
For sale al STRAiTu,S bur S,o,,
May J. 1888.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-05-03

a PEas0N q stssdy habits. scqasiats1
~ Eiih TIE ahoss basiness. % piih cad
iHE aHd falii0g, woHli Esgt uiih sofpioy.
aFat 80 tbtrsi terms, ~ aPriicstioa % the
subscriber. in iiilisboroagh. Loadnen cesn-
~. Va Wa. sUNMEGs
kprn 10. isJs ~
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-05-03
OBSERvE THIS!
The Griss Mill. Plaster sriif, Saw,

@@'~-e sAaf3eANt
ing NIL Y WooLsn Factory.
RELoNGiNG 10 The heirs OF the lat, DIR.
No Alexander strsih. Siiuatsd hye miIes
south OF cbsrIestowa, in very fertile and
wealthy nrighborhood, and turned by q
strong head Of water. are Tor rent, for one
or three years. The Carding Machines,
Falling Stocks, and other Msehinery, Is now
10 exeeilent order, having lately undergone
thorough repair, To an industrious and
capable oisn tbs situsiion. from the Immense
quantity Of work q has always Commanded,
oilers Inducements Of great value. IL has
never failed. snd never will fell, If properly
managed. 10 yield very handsome and pro-
h'aols income 10 the tensntj and IL can now
be had on advantageous terms. A man with
small family would be preferred as ten
ant, and The applicant must bring iestino-
mails OF good character aud qualifications as
workman. The tenant will be- furnished
with negro woman for the balance OF this
year for low hire. Apply Immediately TO
JOHN J. ~. STRAirH, ERR
# .qieraadsS Sbaith, dera
May ,. 1885.
D~ Tis Hinehe,fer Republican sai Lees.
burg Gs.ius II Liberty ,siu sssA inss,i } HmSs,
and 'snS paper eoWtz Hias ito j. HIS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-05-03
.uiis FOR Renf.
John j. an. Hfraifh

ID fsPEcTruLLY snaounes. 10 the pub.
~ lac that he has Jiist returned from Nal
..nose. ADD Is now rceeisias sad opening .
ffssh aud very fuii sssosfmsnt of
.fsdisiass. Psisis, o.s. Dys-s;Egi. FfsI, Gen.
Jss sSsary, Siaiioas'y. arsd us,fsi astisAs
an thr FsHeS lime.
slI OF which, and especially bic Drug, snd
hsdieines. he oGsrs at price. far be low thY,e
81 which they are usually sold II Retail
Stores IN the eouotry. Ne warrants the
qualify Of every ssiie.e so'd st his store. and
wu supply physicians IN the Valley on yer,
tssotabls terms with Medicines in which
they say place Implicit confidence. On these
terms he solIeits share OF public patronage.
N. b. Medical advice gwen graft, at his
store, When the Individual Purchases msdi-
cine.
charles,own, May }. 1873
ftp WHehts:sr Rspa5iiezn times, end ,.sd
-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-05-03

AN ugly sIGHr.-To seo Van
Burenite running TO . brokers with
bank note. having itshnved AZ seven
per cent. to get a specie quarter Of a
dollar 10 pay postage on letteS dun
ming him for newspaper subscription
Of three dollars. How he Internally
praises the glorious and happy opera.
lions nfthc specie hap,bug.
Isl Loais RsPabiiesn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-05-03
400 .1es.es Of prime x0u6.
JEYFEZS0N LAND
FOR SALE

INTENDING tot move 10 thswest, the Sab
u scrtoer wishes 10 sell he's LAND, I, irx
one mite from Thonp,cn's Depot. The IraeS
contains 3e7 ACRES OF LIME
STONE LAND, 30 acres Of which are
10 hne TIMBER. aud The balance in . good
state OF euitiva,ion--90 acres in clover aud
co soWed this spring. The improvements
are goci eon.isiing Of Stoue Dwelling
House, so by 81 feet. n kitchen, every ne
eessary ou;-builjihE, Well OF nrSsr-fsilinS
water. and sn Orchard CT eheies Fruil-snI
pools ia every field
The land wall DO sold on seeou modatink
terms. For further particulars, sppiy ~
tho subscriber, On the premises.
BENJAMIN EoLEY.
Anril 10 ia9a
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-05-03

cHESaT~s The Salisbury sN.tC3 ws,eA.
man paiI'sises the faiio~iag important Iaforms-
ton 70 eve friends o. imeraai inpgotemens, ua-
der the hvmsniai head;
IN Dsvie County, on the 10Th ult. BY
the Rev. NJ. Roby. Mr.. benjamin. Ea-
ton 10 Miss Lucy TAium. daughter III
Jes'e TatuIn.--(All in favor Of Rail
Road.)
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-05-03

A schooner employed as lighter
was eapsized in Mobile BAY on the
night Of the 10Th instant. and the cap
tain. his wife. and all the crew perish
cd. II is stated that captain Howes. Of
the ship Proroniis. just from Liverpool,
was on board The lighter. and also per-
isbed
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-05-03

The late winter has been very de-
s:ruciise 10 the grain in England. So
much have the wheat fields been iniur-
ed by It in many dis,riets that large
bread,hs have been plcughed up. and
the land devoted to other purposes.
from the utter improbability that crop
of wheat wouldb be obtained.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-05-03
Nnfffra.

0O A Tpsrierly meeting wiil commence n
the Maibodis, Episcopal Church IN Charles
townon Saturday next. st I ! O'Clock, A. ~.
kCT~ Sale of Vaiuahls Lsod. by .. r. Ham
traioek sDt Ileury Berry. Esqrs az EuilsFs
Tavern, sbephsrdstowH, on Wednesday heat.
ez-saio Of personal property BY George
Ntsdy, Adrn'f, 81 Shestz's Tavern, shepherds.
lo~n, or saturday next
fl-aen adaarll.eft.rnla
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-05-03
RcgiIncnini Orders.
ElSSoNTIgIHHya

EISS5LEEI9l5Ss
FERlE psrinsSship oHntiag under tie name
and hfm ~ bELL 4 B.3LDHI.V, in The
Csfding asj Fuiliag aiisinsss, Nss dissolved
10 February hat The oisims ere ~ she
tsnds of JeaEgH 2. EEtL. 10 shom payment
most b made. 30sFPn q BFLL.
WA. y. BALDWIN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-05-03
Notice.

IfHE subscriber would earnestly request
\ all those persons who know Ibemselve,
Indebted 10 ban by Rots. &C. TO come for.
ward aud paJ pant at tss't. If not a., whOls
OF their respective dues. Those complying
with the above request, will eonfcrs great
favor on the undersigned. and may expect
farther continuance of fsVors from him IN
The way Of trade. Tbosc fsiIHg 10 comply
With the shove request, may expect to had
their liabilities IN SONS other authorised
hands FOR collection, a. cannot extend any
further Indulgence.
RICHARD ID. DoRAN.
HsrPcTs-FcrTy, April 70. 1898 Ca.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-05-03
SO4lls.

Soaps.
TsT received at J. J II SirAith. Drug
q store, great variety Of excellent and
beautiful SOAPS for washing aud shaving,
including
IIOward's Chloride Of Soda Soap,
IIyds's Atlantic DO.
{" Pelueid Soap, bsastifal article,
Alpine DO.
Florida DO.
Price B Gosneli's English Soap,
Ehglish Shaving Cakes,
WISH Balls,
Beat old Castle do. 10 bars.
Beet Ilozin Do. IN bars.
Windsor do.
Mpy 3, 1885.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-05-03

WISH ihoss va may rufchsss f9f rssh
n 81 ~ stofe, ~ coessn,snt. % pag ID ibs
SNAIL netss ~ atfaifh q SioHa
fons H sTRAfTn.
Arsa -. Is5s
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-05-03
IDW9AT1o0.

HAVING s@pio3sd a yo0ag lsay (ftou
m ArA Wiliard's Semieary. Troy, n. r..
rreomnesded BY MFs. Tu.Ard) % instruct
my daughters. aea ~il;n,k u like as board
efs fsw yOans ladies on Ills following tsrmss
Board snc instrnciivn IA the dresrea; branch
60 Of E~slish Si3S for tiss sceOisstie year Of
W @eati.s-Aius on the Ptsno, and Zee a
We Piaho for the same tias s5S-Frest b
Tor The sane tirne STA. " tbs session u .
.sossss = preferred sAe ehsrgss viii be m
The sasns propoEtioa.
SARAH Z. +. srRIBLiSo,
Mar BsrTyrifis, civhs sssniy, "
April &C. ls5s.-3l
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-05-03

NlASDYlU,

TUE LIVINGSTON LODGE Al chsriss-
Il town, Will esiebssts The Anai,erssry
OF So. John ihe ispalst. by PROGRESSION and
aa oratioa. ca -ussdsy fis ASH u Jsn<, (lhe
aiih, the day observed, cnn.isg on Sabbath }
The ms@hcrs OF the winehsster. iarpers-
Perry. S@nhGe,d, shsphsrdstown. Wood
stock. saseksrsviiis. Nariinsburr. aud vii.
Transport Lodges, together with al brethren
IN regular standing. are eoelisily invited TO
join ia the celebration.
JOHN ). II. srRAiTH.
JOHN u SHROPSHIRE,
THOMAS RawLiNs.
HUGu T.. GALLABER,
WILLIAM GoRREi.L,
WILLIAM ID. NORTH,
c0nnilss II -fSrangemsRss.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-05-03
IIsrpsrs-Ferry, ApsI as. isss' ""--'-'
TNDIr Knt2 SlAY.,Ro

EEA&E E0I2 EAE,Eo
N"iLL be cold. AT public sale. on Mon
Nv day ths 2lH day n Nay nsrt. ia front
Of the Court House in Chsrle.to~p, that
very valuable FARM. situated I miles
south OF ChariestUwn, sDd within Eve mic,
OF the Winchester aud Potomac Rail Road.
belonging 10 the heirs of the late William
Mcpherson, containing 400 acres, the
whole enclosed, = eonsIdsrabic part by chss.
nut rails and locust posts. About $50 acre,
% this farm are N . good stats OF eultira-
lion, and divided into 8 fields, all wstered by
a stream " water running through iAe Carn.
which works ID. hePhsrsons mill, q shott
distance q ON The farm. The Dwelling i, in
good order. and AuEeienily large. There l..
also small barn, nearly new, iih stabling
Tor Is horses, and young Orchard Of choice
Fruit.
Tsrni-t4o00 to be paid when possession
IS given, and the bAlauee in three equal su.
nual payments.
Possession given on the 18th Of August or
tooner, Il desired. Apply to the subscriber
on ;he premises.
SAM'L MCPHERSON.
April &c, 1898 1t
fEE edsriek HsruId. a.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-05-03

REeIPRocArTSG FAvoRs.-The
Christians in The Sandwich Islands have
established a monthly concert to pray
for the American heather!
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-05-03

We advise Mf. Van Buren, and bis
Cabinet 10 20 out on lbe exploring ex.
petition - Fred. .freaa.
They are about joining another ex.
plorng expedition bound for the head
waters Of Sal, River. We know. that
our friend Il the Areas viii not insist
on = change Of their destinations.
The Republican. Mr.. v. B.'s organ
70 BallimoIs, processes 10 be thankful
hat things in Connecticut are no worse.
The editor has - grateful disposition
a. the poor man who. when his wife
bad fouF chi.dreu q birth. vas thank.
FOL that there was 30 more.
lFrssEss.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-05-03

A new Pfofessorsh;p was established
atthe late meeting Of the Trustees OF
Pennsylvania College. and Rev. John
G. Morris fof The English Lutheran
church, Of Baltimore, selected to I'll
he same. A better selection could
not Save been made.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-05-03

HARD TfgEs.-CueumbeFs have
made their appearssce IA Now York.
,nd sold readily Tor fly cents each -
That is ell The vendsrs preteaded 10
"k for them Bsh Ssfa.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-05-03

"a NEGRO WOMAN. vbo - good
a. cook. wather. &c and q goo6 char
setter. fcF such "a one. = liberal hirt uiii
be pah. ELIZABETH HOWARD.
thasissiown, April 20, 1893
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-05-03
K'w6Iic Safe.

WILL olsr at public sale, 10 front Of Js.
n cob shSeiE's Hotel 10 shephera.iowb, on
SituTSlJ, ias SiA II My EsFi. ell The PEN.
SoHAL ESTATE Of Henry wi.saaii,
deceased, consisting 90 part. offs fuH aad
-eeGPlsie assoftneut Of cAaPtRTfR'S TO1lS.
sc. &c. vita great variety " 6tislcs 10.
accessory 10 mention.
az reasonable eredit ~ill be Elvsa By the
eheser giving bond Nish approved ssrgrt-
y GEoGGE NEADY, .Idar.
4prn 10, isJ5.s
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-05-03

ri villa giFo egnstsnt smpioYmsnt % .
q steady Coapsr. and fufniak hi8 uilh Q
good iloase, GaFfeni sni snoP - Hslliovu.
I0nN YATES
Hag1. 1893
Pa have . qssnil,y 81 RTe k6a
SHORTS for sis ~
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-05-03

George Dob'on has been appointed
Consul II the Republic OF Texa. Tor the
port Of Mobile, in the State Of Alabama.
and has been recognized a. such by
the President OF the United States.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-05-03
TRAVELLING.


ON THE RAILROADS.
H EREAFTER the Passenger Train viii
IN leave the Depot 81 quarter past c,
A. NJ. precisely. Passengers will thus have
sn opportunity Of breskIassiBg 10 Winehes.
Ter and u - Particularly requested that az
"hI provide themselves with tickets in time.
on Saturday tie 9Th Of Msy, AMI on TIE
same day 81 esrh succeeding week. a, gx.
TIA TRAIN FOR PARTIES or PLEA
SURE, will start Of 8 e'cioek, A. 81. Pore
TO HsrPefs-FerFy and hack by this iraln AZ
the low rate 81 one dollar.
Travellers by this route have now the I'D.
vantage Of sssehiDg Baltimore or Washing.
ton on the evening n the same day :hey leave
Winchester, and Richmohd 81 10 O'Clock
next morning.
}. GEO. urisT. .gssai.
Winehesier, MAY 2, I6a5.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-05-03

We have had the pleasure Of handling
n few Of the new 8 l and 50 Notes on
the Bank Of Virginia They are beau
tilul specimens Of the ART OF engraving.
They are payable IN specie II the dis
tant Offices. We learn from Tie En-
quirer, that the issues from the Farners
Bank will be out IN few days. The
amount Of these small notes Is to range
from two 10 four per cent on the eapi-
tal stock Of each Bapk. Under this re-
gula,ion. ws SHALL probably have abou,
S200. 900 worth In alt.
tRseAas.i HA,g q Saturday lat.
u. s. NAvY.-It appears from the
Navy Register just published. that tie
number OF nation al vessels Oft United
States is %. besides the steam ieigaie
Fulton, which. Zoe some reason o. other.
is not included in the list. She Is hoy.
ever . powerful vessel, add we wish
We had more like her. OF the 55 in.
cludsd ia the list. one (ihs Peansylva.
nis) is rated at l20 guns. seven at 80,
four at 7l. one at 81. fourteen at IS.
two at 81. eleven al 2D. three at Is.
six ii 10; the remaining seven are un-
der 10 guns. There are so captains
10 the Navy, 30 masters oommandsni.
276 lieatenanis. 40 surgeons. 81 passed
assistant surgeons. 30 assistant sur seoas.
10 pursers, o chaplains. Isl passed
midshiPmen. af7 midshipmea., % said
ing masters. % boatswains. % carpcn-
tiers, aud 2i.sailmakers. The Marine
Corps comprises colonel. 1 lieutenant
colonel. 4 majors. - captains, is frst
heutsnants aud % second do.
We learn that on Friday the 9th inst.
between @ aud 700 barrels Of Turpen-
tine were destroyed by FIRE at Hamil-
ton. IN Martin county. MIR. d. VI. Hes.
sell lost about 325 barrels, Messrs. l..
Johnson s. Co. $50. Gabriel Purvis 81,
John Best 06. SIC. The FIRE occurred
Abou, noon. through the carelessncss OF
a negro dropping coal on the landing,
which being coated 10 the depth OF
about 9 inches with turrentine. the fire
made such rapid progress as TO defy all
attempts 10 extinguish il. The scene
Is represented to have been truly terri
&c, the blaze ascending 10 double the
height Of the TALES: trees.
lTsrbsro' IN CO. Prsn.
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kkliiE subsefibsr wishes 70 pufehsss about
- three ibonsaHd poun9s ~ WOOL
ior Which BE giii give ~ cEehange i.inteys--
% psg The esth q preferred Apply al my
NeW siofe-hopss 81 Ksbistogn
EsRON sLIFER.
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Ex.PREsipEsr JAcRsoS.-The ex.
President Of the United States is now
IN a visit 70 his friends in Nashville. -
His health 10 very good.
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WANTED.

nor the shanron3sls spfiaas' Comesuy,
~ pair u stout. sefsicsaula iiORsEs.
20 work b. harness. ard good 7 Wo-HUHsE
WAGON. Apply 20 q a. CARTER.
gkariestatsa Nag q fs8a
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TRur CoURAoE.-Itis curious fact
that there are very few men 6rare
enough 10 Acknowledges themselves
towards. On the contrary. the most
inveteTaie towards ordinarily make
The greatest preiensiohs TO courage
We have seen wretch destitute Of re.
ligion or morality, refuse 10 accept a
challenge on tho plea OF principle -
Such an excuse is a poser, and has
saved the carcase Of many a coward
snd il is thus that on these occasions
truly brave men are reluctant 70 shield
themselves behind their conscience.
We cnce. however, In one OF ibe
West India Islands, where due.s arc Of
rare occurrence. met with an indivi-
dual, Who was challenged TO fight and
bad The courage 10 acknowledge that he
was ofrqidf Some hoaoyabb gentle
men were curious 10 know tie reason.
Perhaps" said they, ''yoU consider
your opponent as having no claim to
the character Of gentleman"
You are misisken-I have always
considered him an honorable man"
Perhaps you DO not wish TO raise
your band against the man whom you
have injured"
"Ihage no computations Of The kind.
for be fFst insulted me-"
Then, undoubtedly. yon have con-
scieniiOus scruples about taking The life
Of your fello~ creature u duel."
You ere siiogeiher mistaken. gen
ilemen. should have no objections 70
taking he life--bsi an sadly afraid he
,gOUid take mine ~ Boston .Aer. Joara.