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aUsCgLGANY.
ANEcDOTE or THE LATE KING OF
.pRUGSTa

. ANEcDOTE or THE LATE KING or
PRUSSIA.
A PrussSan lieGienan! colonel. whose
regiment had been disbanded at the
end Of the war Of 1856, was Constant.
ly soliciting his majesty TO be again
put on the establishment, and became
SO troublesome that he was forbidden
the court. Soon after. a libel appear.
ed against his majesty; and Frederick
however inddgeut be was to transgres.
sions Of this kind was so much offend
ed with the audaeity Of this. that he
offered a reward az 6fy gold fredericks
TO any person who would discover the
author. The lieutenant colonel sem
in bis name to the king. signifylng thai
he had an importan; piece OF inislIi.
genee TO give. He was admitted
Sire, be said. you have promised fifty
gold fredericks to the person who
would discover the author Of such ,
libel am the man; I lay my head
at your feet; but keep your royal word
and whfe you punish :he criminal
send to my poor wife and wreiched
children the sum You promised to the
informer.' His majesty already knew
who was the author Of The libel: be
was affected with the desperate exire.
nifty 70 which necessity had Obliged
an otherwise estimable officer TO have
recourse. but he had owned himself
guilly.-'Go (ssid the monarchy In.
stanlly 10 Spandau. and under the
locks Of that fortress. wAit the Just Fl.
fects of the wrath Of your sovereign
4 obey, sire; but the fifty gold ireder
ieksf--'In two hours your wife shall
receive them. Take this letter and
deliver il 20 the governor Of Spandau;
but enjoin him not 10 open il until az
ter dinner The lieutenant csloneI
arrived al the dreadful castle assigned
h'm for bis abode. and declared him.
self prisoner. When the dessert was
upon the table. the governor opened
the letter II coaiained these words
] give the command Of Spandau Ia
tbe bearer Of this letter; be will soon
see hiss wife and children arrive with
the fifty gold fredericks. The present
governor Of Sp1ndau will 60 to B.
"a the same quality; ] beslow that re.
eompense upon him, in consideration
Of hls services
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-15

Il Complainant rel drerre9--gnd IA
example r0rihy ~ IR,fafton -- We have
already alluded 20 ,be many excellent
impfompiu sentiments produced al tie
Editorial Festival and noW exprcs,
our regret that they were not ka'brred
up Tor publication. There = one. hoe
ever. which deserve 20 h- rescued
from oblivion as welt iof the last CONE
pliment which u pays 90 tbe memory
of an iliustrious nan, a. i1f be gJo3
example which u iEcIicBles
SIR r. w. White Of ibs Mess,r
ger being prevented by recent d1mts
uc affection sr0n attending the fre.
val transmitted ihc following ios.t.
CAsfJs,fir. .H.sdalI - Jssiiy ftvetsi g. De-.
mauy virtues and nnasiiisd intrrrH1 Ol
raH b. be- eharsctef dasettcs unissfssi afsp
Icon BY ns asPaPer patfofs ~ fn
A.arff T. A. tn afFfars O. a. tF,i lsrif T..
rk.sa b. sut1rrttsf 81 E.fs Hhr
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AZ GRUNDv Of Tcbnes..@. fa.e a,r
addressed tbe Char =. fll1vs:
w Pfesldent;---l haze receive
aod pov pfeseai 60 DE Ssnsie. t, RE
sWbie and resolutions ~ The Cer.,sf
Assembly II frnBessse ~ one ~
hich resolutions their Ssaafofs are %.
-irueied snd their repre- sensitive p
.qres'ft o. vote sxsiasf any ita 81. gs.
aei hasHce. such ss o. frroan ga
by csc President Of toe trta ,tes
in be mcmags ~ Sepisnbrf Is. r.
undrffand DE 5iE noa believe tf.
ulir pn 'as subject so1 uaft I
sion Go BE- sueh 81 - embraced b, '..
feata'ior snd believing b. 80 -,ght
- io'fuetion ~ tbs Lsgisiafgfs insi
700 dihculiy in. dsrlsri8g thss stsf
comply WISH these inslfucttoss IN ar,.f
ianh end tefiiy voting sgsiusi TIE hiil
sn3 az o. respects Questions uhich nav
suse ~ th- c9af-s ~ 20 pfogfess
ban uth.si s4s fsihq u.ih ~ taosalt.
inf ans baiy give suth veses b NJ
iltzueni osshi % BE- given bya fs.f
and hr1fstlf opponent n ms asss
sure tnd fesifn promptly 70 tosf
nunift'c 81 ihf s,i,isiufs n Teasefy
ZEE ihe f7ufse ~ soad0ct sh,rk 4
4topi H ifn s1t.fcl
NJ u eeoti4ded 81 msnng a.
'hia aof1meai 81 iai3 ~ fha h6leasS
grinicd and q "a 90 ofdofcS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-15

Extraordinary Ttnpermce--On Sa-
turday, at meeting Of the Magistrates,
woman was pot on her oath as to the
temperance Of her neighbor. Witness
svore that she had known her for ten
years, and never knew her to be IN
toxicated, fer she seldom drapk- more
than sirfeen glasses Of rum in the
course Of the day.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-15

A HAIRLEss HoRse.---A horse which
is now exhibiting at Tattersalls is GER.
tainly great curiosity. There is not
hair on any part Of his body. from his
ears to his tail, nor on any Of his limbs.
He isperfeetly formed and docile ami
NAL, and his skin is as smooth and soft
as lady'S, or as the great aDaconda's.
StartIe not. fair danes, at the combina-
ton, for We mean no disFespect 10 you
whatever. II is said that he dam vas
frightened almost TO death at the sight
Of an elephant, and her foal resembles
the object Of her dread, in color, aud
somewhat in his mode Of standing. He
is ssid 10 be quick walker and fast
iTo,teE. His original proprietor, it's re.
ported, was Is much frightened ct his
hairless appearance, as his dam 81 the
elephant, and was so anxious TO get rid
OF hIn. that he gave him away 10 a
neighboF, who kept him until he was
three years old. and sold him 10 his pre-
sent owner for 81, 3lDO.--Boh. Gazette.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-15
THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY rs, 1898

ToorH-AcHE.--The following is said
10 be . cure--an infallible one, some
persons think: ITO table spoonful
Of any kind Of spirits. add the same
quantity Of sharp vinegar, and tea
spoonful OF common table salt. Mix
them well together hold the liquid In
the mouth so thai il can enter the cavi-
ty or hollow in the tooth. II will give
almost instantaneous relief. Sithout any
increase OF pain. e..
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-15

The Banks IN NEW YoRK.-In New
York the circulation of all the Banks
amounts only TO f.Ceire millions of dol
lars, while the debt due them from the
people is Siriy millions. Already has
the rigid system of ciriailipg discounts
which for some time past they have
pursued, caused pressure ia the mo-
Oey market which can be endured but
little longer by the merchants. Another
contraction of discounts, and how eau
they be saved from ruin. How can
sixty millions be paid with twelve mil
liohsi The determination Of the New
York Banks TO resume-specie payment
al all hazards. we greatly fear will en-
tirely PROSTATE the enfeebled energies
of their merchants, and tend to bnng a
shock upon trade throughout the coun-
try scarcely equa.Ied by that felt last
spring. II they can resume, and with
the resumption extend ample relief to
the community, then will the resump-
lion be beneficial but If there be simple
resumption, and a suspension OF bust.
ness By the Banks, what possible good
can be done, and how much evil must
be the consequence? And such a sus-
pension OF business by the Banks must
take place, unless the resumption be
simultaneous throughout the country.
Baltimore GG-stfs, Fsb. 6.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-15

n OhgAT YfELD ~ CoRy-Itsefm-
20 BE- q d,aic0h matter 20 contince ou'
Farmers that wiih proper eul,e alton
one sofe 81 ground Is csps,ls 81 being
made % yield o. much o. eight oi teu
acres. tended 80 ihc corr mon wss e.
We see n stated thar Chifl Jo.hts
Buehsnsn, % Msry land. raised ihe o.
season 200 bbls. "a Corn on o. sefts %
land--beiBg ~ bis % ihe scre. o.
tbs feciion n country Egch = pFod0r
sillhardly be credited SET II or IH
msu would maks ~ espefirst'
Wiih e SINGLE sele plougbmg and Ha
nuring - L ought o. pc done fhrY 90.
God lha, equal fuccen riil si'eod Geo
sNenions - Rairtg1 IS e. @u.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-15

DRUGGING CHILDREN Almost every
bead of a fanny has seen the mischief Of the
Too prevalent custom Of drugging Young cbii-
dfen 10 make them ''essy The preparation
mentioned below is one Of ihe most favOriie
dosr' administered ostsnsibiy for the relief 81
the child, bH really Tor the ssse Of hsaTi-
less nurse OF iaeonsidorste psfeut We.ciip
The paragraph from q Philadeiphia papef. snd
Roald, " Ne could canso Il 20 be "wfiiieu on
ihs wah." W every chamber shere the din
light snd nufss's iip.toe step msfk THE recent
sFr,vsi u q little stranger
a coroneF's inquest was held Thurs
day &c night, a. Leicester, on the body
Of - infant tso o. three days old. which
died in consequence Of having taken
about three-quaneFs 81 . Sea spoonful
Of Godffey's cogdisl. administered 20 u
b. order 30 mske u sleep in the night
a medical gentleman being asked By
the coroner, whether ihree quarters Of
isa-spoonful Of GOdlrey's cordial
would suffice 10 cause the death Of az
infant only THREE dsys Old. deposed that
all such mixtures coniained opium. and
were dangerous 10 infants. even ~ The
smsHesi quasiiffes. One drop n orium
bad been known 10 destroy q child . day
old. and he bad himself seen the death
ol . child onsDe iroil asmaN qisutny
Of syrup of peoples. which Was ihe
mddest preparation ~ opium. No or
Ne. N hoe aver snall qoantfy, coaid
be gIveH % On infant Wilhout danger.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-15

One OF the very finest steamboats, on the
Western waters, the "kllen Khkman." has
been nsa'ed IN compliment To lady Of Nash
vile. The Wing Of Shat city, in speaking OF
this splendid vessel. says:-
ELLEN KIRKMAN is the name Of a
wealthy and highly respected widow
LADY ol this city whose enterprise and
success IN business is only excelled by
her ultimate aid extraordinary &C
quaintance with commercial affairs
Twelve years ago Mrs. Kirkman. was
left with the sole care Of a large estate,
since which she has erected on our
public SQUARE a pile. Of magnificent
stores, (pot exceeded by any in the CT.
ty, and is still as active and shrevd
in trade as the most accomplished meT.
chant .oi The East at forty. Who then
will pretend 10 say tia! Enen Kirkmsu
is undeseEving the compliment paid b:
the Captain and owners Of the new
Steamers
The deck OF the Ellen Kir man inca.
-suIes 1870 1eei; beam 32B-ieei; depth oI
hold 10 feet 3 inches.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-15

A man in Kentucky has pig whose
ears are so far from his mouth that I've
cannot hear himself squesl His tail
is also safd ito be so crooked that he
cannot troi through barn door. Won.
der what his legs are like.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-15
ctIARLEsTowN, JEFFERSON COUNTY

ssionishment Of all, assumed and ably
discharged the duties OF the vacated post
OF cannonier TO the end Of the battle
For this sierling demonstration Of
genuine WAig spirit. Washington gave
her l'eutensnt's commission upon the
spot. which Congress afterwards. raii-
fed, and granted her a sword, and an
epauletie. and half pay, as Lieutenant
for life She wore the epsuletie. re-
ceiyed the pay and was called Captain
Molly" ever aiterwards.-E. B. Times.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-15

A young lady named White, in To-
diana, lately committed suicide because
her father would not .'let her wear heI
best dress while washing" Such is the
reason assigned TO the public. II is
however, more reasonable TO suppose
that she Was inched TO the deed By q
general course OF parental harshness al
a seasqo OF life when the spirits are of.
ten bowed down, so that even life
giving hope" can never raise IL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-15
! tHt cAtRus WArrHEa.
nj .. ssunis sessIs.

nj .. sACnfs noanis.
The lsssa STAR that liagrrs On the sky
Has veilrd its lsmp.-ths mernisg's ruddy glow
k,rrs.l, h.she. the asoaut.in's errst B. irc.
AID al ihisEs dos the livery Of the day,
Yet from yoa bali oped easement fsistly CLEANS
A sicily t.pcr's light. Who watehes thus
Win such iusensity ef rare that eco
The sight may wsse uaknowiaEiy Whist eve
ii.a f.iird To note the ssking blssh of nsornp
What ear 10 closed TO sli the glsdsosn- sounds
Th.i herald 10 ths new born day
With no;s-ie.s step approach.
Asd 70 each gussy hsd 'sate reply
For In tha ssleat hRil 40 soaad 10 hr.rsl,
Save the quick irvmbiIag q IN isIsR,'s 1ressh, =
~ aotA<r sgefches s'er her dyanS BABE
iis hour hss eunae, and she shose chief delight
Was found While gazing On ils sisiess brov,
To scek snme promise Of the fufurcb good,
Nov bends IN tpssshless sgOny 20 mask
The closing sssss o. al hrf fOadesg hop~s;-- .
UautiSrsblc voc 10 heard eco 10
The very silence of that uaotser'a grief
.ose shisePing SIGH escapes. and the slosed lids
Are slowly rsised, life iiagers IN that gaze.
Which tonsliy serks the lSaS ent eyes and '~ords
Ih.i have no voice. .ssc bFe~lh,ag uss the AR.
To bad the mother meet hsr child In hepven:
In after years,
Say not ihst sh'ldless mother 10 sioss--
Have ye not msrkh her buay hand TO rest.
Amid Me task By love itssn imposd'
Eva - She bseocti "a the eiep OF him
Who 10 her bosom . lord. have ye not seea
Her gaze absisneled, her saIeeiioa Goael
a silver voiee Sas whispering In her ear,
'Jtfafher irar .ifofher, cow -
Thrrv iaa rapt communion u the soui,
Which time, nor space. nor death itSrif, can mar
UPoa the young vind's gealirst breath II, borne
Opon the svabeam rides. --sad ia the Storm,
Dss,iSeily ~hisP'rieg. trlIa lie tale of love.
AAd such the ny Siie iolereourss khc Knows
Whohs : .-r-1a hessra. Iis atlirit voice
IL hs=.s aiske tu joy, sr grief, hy day,
BY sigh. LA irrnnss. OF Sskiug Still 10 sixh,.
'.sistAT' dnGr .fotber, e0sNeg"
-.
AFonnd ih' azure pOTtals Of the SAY,
Liagrrs oSerOb form. Amid the toaes
~ Aagei u,Hytrrlsy its voice u. hasil'd;
HesNenb brighieat glory has no poser 20 ehsrni
hhgsEe, Which ars9s nc deep prrC onasl OF sp.rr
And vsishful serks esrth's distant slarkIinK orb
Whist l-tli deniIen Of beas'n To i.csse
Beyond the hliss iis realms Of glory yieIdp
what form ut beauty, or chat sOa,Wl OF Joy,
], wsatisg there which other worlds eau IrsdD &.
llsrk' "n the odos-isde" Erph,r's wing
here s0mss = gush at wdshing melody,
whilst on the fssthest precinct VI the sky
Ho,srs sef-Ph baud. Amid the traia,
n Tree o"icstered spirit eieaVeo the air. 4.
A"d IN her upward fight outstrfps the slorrn.
Agaia y heard triumphant harmony
Yet mad tta tones uiA, cherub knows a voice.
More grateful TO Hs car than murm ring strr.rn
Which pour their foods oC life Ger tlGias of blis,
my eiaL4, 4 eo'1~'" HesF1n hath no more 4
give.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-15

A father of an interesting family
near Detroit, not long since, stopped
The only newspaper which he had
ever allowed himself or family. and
solely on the ground that he could not
afford the EXPENSE. This man chews
up fourteen dollars and sixty cents
worth Of tobacco every year.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-15
GENERAL INTELLIaRNCE.

CASTOR OIL--The following item we
cut from en- exchange paper, for the benefit OF
the lesser part Of the body polite and for the
matter Of that, the "ehll5rsn Of larger
growth" may have no objections 10 learning
how they can dispose of that agreeable sub
stance, castor OIL, IN more approved fashion
hsR At present
Take the quantity Of oil you pur.
pose for the dose, aud boil il for lew
minutes in an equal quantity Of milk
then sweeten it with little sugar. -
When the mixture has cooled, stir u
well and give II 10 the child. There
will be no necessity Of giving the child
any thing 10 drink after the mixture,
foT tie taste Of il is more pleasant than
any thing else you can give.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-15
Fran ~ Ra.,au Canr,.r.

Copy Of ~ Intercepted letter from deputy
Sub Treasurer 20 thc Secretary THE Treasury
BosroN. - tS9-
DEAR SIR : Your letter, calling on
me TO pay over the public funds, a.
mounting to $IOO. 900. deposited in
my Iron chest for safe keeping. is
received. In teply, would observe,
that from recent experiments on iron
chests, became convinced that depo-
sites, exceeding g 900. in such arti-
eles, were unsafe. In accordance with
the principles OF the ub-Treasury law.
have therefore deemed II expedieni
TO invest the surplus, say S99, 900, in
India Rubber stocks, at Sl5D per share.
The shares stand 10 The name Of the
Secretary Of the Treasury. and are
transferable at his order II you wish
10 realize the cash. will offer them
for sale; but | am doubtful whether a
purchaser eau be found. Is the stock j.
rather dill just 81 present.
Respectfully, Your O5't serv't.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-15

The rail rosd between Phila8Flphia
and FILLMORE vas oprhsd ali ihe way
on Tburgdsy last Ne pssssngen hating
been. foF ne 6fsf fiue, CARVED oa iip
branch Of The faii road befueen Phiis.
deiphia and Fhmiugioa,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-15

a nee paper has been commenced
81 Washingloa City enGfed The
Chronicle" 81 b edited by a. a.
CRaLLn. q genheman a talsoL u
goes ~ State. Rights End ibe Sub
TfeasaEy--s Calhoan payer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-15

The whole number II squstters on
the public lands &C the =. States - e..
iimaied ~ not much short Of 81 0OO
souls! About 20 Ofm arc squatled IN
the Territory Of Wisconsin
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-15

LosDos Is The largest md richest a..
~ 10 ihs world. occupying surface %
80 sqosre miles ibicsiy planted viii
houses, mostly three, four, and FIVE sio-
nea high u contained 81 1891, pop
aisiion Of J ,f7L0fl.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-15

A Coop IEAsr.-Boil hslf dozen
common-sized potatoes, peel them and
strain them through 4 sieve--6rst add
ing half pint Of warm ~s,er--add a
little -four 10 form a thin batter. and to
this add two table spoonfuls OF bakers
yeast. Mix this at night. and il is ii,
for use in The Uorping. Any quantity
may be used Tor bread. cakes, Sc. as il
does not give the usual bitter taste Of
too much yeast. IL is.a fact. that this
leaven is 80 good. that bread made
from 1t rose so much in the baking that
il reached the roof OF an oven attached
10 one Of Bryan * Hefpan's furnaces.
Bosi0A EvsRiag Gazette.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-15

Tinted Nsfes Sssafor.-Jamss Tfot-
ier. Esq Wan BufenJ hes been elect.
ed 70 he senate u tie United States
bv The LeeislsiuFe q Mnsissippi. 10
so The vacsDcy oceasioned By the re-.
signaiion 81 lbe Hon Jahn Blsck The
vote VS.. Tfoiler, e. Boeisy, 3D.
Hodsou, 15.--f Bgn Ssa.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-15

CAUTIoN.-The will Of Governor
Biachet;, Of Plymouth, proved in l7S2.
contained the following singular and
somewhat amusing clause. Il desire
my body 20 be kept so long as il may
not be offensive, and that one of my
toes or fingers may be cut off TO secure
d ceftainty of my. being dead. fur
ther request my dear vile. that as. she
has been troubled With one old fool,
she will not think OF marrying a Sc
eond.h
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-15

The Hon samuel " Oliver. Wing
Candidate fpr Governor AZ the late cleo
flon N Ahtams died suddeply II his
resideGee 10 Dallas county ~ that State,
iew days since.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-15

KREosoTE.-This article. says. the
Troy Wing, is used with distinguished
success by some Of our frs, ply sicians,
as a gargle or wash for sore throatS-
particularly in cases Of scarlet fever.
ItshapPyeffect Of ailayinginaammation
aud giving almost instantaneous relief
in this distressing complaint. should
be generally known, particularly AT
this time, when the disease is among
us.-H0gersfOVn Torch LigH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-15

RfgM N sg6ecfios--Tsking cross
cbild 10 chnrch when papulaf divine
y 10 prescb. 30 snnoy q crowded con-
gFsgatioa With iis cries.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-15

Gen. w. % Ashley and John VIII
son. Efq.. are announced IN the 81
Louis papers. az the WING candidate,
Tor Cohgrcss from Mifsouri.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-15

NOMINATION. OF. Henry Clay ny
RHoDE IsLAND.-At 4 meeting of the
members OF the Rhode Island General
Assembly, held for the purpose OF
taking into consideration the eSpedien-
ey OF nominating n candidate Tor the
Presidency, the following, among other
resolutions. was unanimously adopted /:
Rss6lred, That while VIC cordially approve
Of q National Convention. and announce our
determination must cheeTf6iIy 10 ABIDE by q,
decision, we bold II proper and e1pedient for
the Wings. OF different quartet rs Of the Union,
to declare their senIineLts;-and therefore
we pIeseLt As a suitable candid for PRKsI-
pGNT OF rag UNIrED SrATEs, HENRY CLAY
OF kEsTvcETf the tried and consistent patri-
Of The enlightened statesman; the upequalled
orator; whose fane Is the property Of the A
merican PeoPe, aud whose principles should
be their guide.
The editor OF the Providence Journal
--one OF the iTuest, staunchest and
ablest Wing papers in the county,
in noticing this nomination. says
For ourselves, We have never done a
more pleasant duty than that OF again
unfurling the ancient banner Of the
Wing Party, aud raising the old war cry
Tor CLAY Bali. Chroa.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-15

CoURr COMPLIMENTARY Madi-
son. now a resident OF Washington. held
levee on the lst January, somewhat
in rivalry Of that rendered at the White
House. Among the numerous. elf.
was Mr.. Clay-advancing to her lady
ship ~ith his manly smile and cspiivai.
ing addressy he observed, among other
happy ihings-"Eyery body loves Mrs.
Madison" "Mr. Clay" she replied,
II love every body" No one could
have paid the compliment so well a.
Mr.. C!ay-no one could have replied
so well rs Mrs. ,Madison--po. country
affords two persons Of more refined
and cultivated manners.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-15

So'aasHbuiisi's Vui0a. --one day When the
celebrated somnambulist, Mr.. -. was
being experimental hPon-at an hotel IN Con-
peelieut, In presence Of . number OF scientific
geh.lsueD, the servant "a rosy country giri)
by the request Of the exhibitor. brought ia n
blanket, and tarryiDg, seemed TO look on some
Of the experiments wRh much interest, but
when she saw The sOmnasabulist reading the
newspaper through several folds Of The biao-
kei WITHOUT the least difficulty, che blushed
very red; and edged her way sheepishly out Of
the room. exeIsiuiing in a pet, 10 the great
smusepent Of the SPeetators. tina; III these
somnamhy felTers eoHld s~e through things
after that fashion. she didnI know whsigood
bOdys clothes did EN-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-15

American people on both sides Of the
question. and its influence will be seen
and fell; by the Gres, body Of the citi-
zens; and must continue 10 extend.
until even the action Of Congress shall
be controlled by il. We hope 20 see
this pealing influence extended TO the
final settlement of this dangerous ques-
tion. Whether all We hope for shall
be attained or not-whether this union
shall be split and scattered into rag
ments, upon the rock against which
she now appears 10 be driving or shall
steer clear. and continue an enduring
monument Of the wisdom aud patriot
ism OF the American people. the name
Of him who heads this article will go
down to the latest posterity as the
great Observation-Disclosures Repub.