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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1842-11-24
COslllilissfoMeD.'s ORIce,,

II NOVEMBER III 1c4Za
m the Citsuit $uperi5r Court Of Law and
ChapceIrg forsgsfsTsou County:
John c. Grtsn viii PLAsSrHr,
AGAINST {#
Robert Slmmcfs, adm n 4qf lJGuss Hurst, ateI,
n and the Heirs af ssid dseA rpFESgAAAtrs,
IN sCl4ANEERY. It'll N
9AHEersdi,ersofl deceased, James Hprsl,
- who have not aresdy, under a formed OF
der OF Coufi. seh:sd thtir claims to ne u be
audited, ate hercb By notified that have point-
ed Ftiaaysfae 9Th da9 efnfEt month tDsetpsber,)
10 attend at my office ty 10 o'clock, a NJ, 10
receive claims and the evidence supporting the
same, sgaiost The estateiof the decad-and Shall
on said day close my report as regards The re-
ceiying Of claims, unless good cause is shown
to me ID justify the kesPng she aceodat open.
Rs WORTHING,TON
Nov. II, 1912. Mas Com.
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n Ew q o Oh s.

E. w. .4ISQ UITH,
As just received from Baltimore, and IS
H now opening. i large assortment Of
GO0DS--all or which be Is now Offering Il
prices 10 suit the times. and on his usual terms,
but viii make still further reduction Of ten
per cent. on all cash purchases.
Oci 81. 1912 syfs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1842-11-24

Shoes, Boots and Caps.
Il LARGE essofimtn. az coatse and fns
a Bo0..- Shoes of AL kinds superior Fur
CAPS, eo1nen Do boys and mems cIolh a..
seslssls 4nt Hair d. sof sale cheap 81
Noss I. leia EM 81 Lock.
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Ia fIae Ctxcssif superior Court

NHB Inv Y UNUNEyN grFtF ~ W. NWttH
Iof Law and Chaneery fof Jeferson7Gs eunty:
John F. Hamtrameka and others,
PLAiNnrEs,
y s7GaTNST
John Briseos's!l admir- and others,
E Defendants,
LYffCH.a.NCERY. s&
NT Office is hereby given 10 such ersditors Of
81T John Briscoe, decd who have DOT hare
tofore presented their claims to me 10 be taken
an account of, that shall attend ak my Office
on Saturday he l1thday hi merit month, lDettm-
ber.) by 10 o'clocEs A, M, for the purpose Of
Receiving claims against The estate Of The dct'd-+
aud shall, unless good cause is shown, close my
report on said day for the. Gourt.
R@WORTHINGTON,
I Nov. II, 1912. Ms. Com,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1842-11-24
NEW DRUG STORE

TIVE subscriber has opSaed Drug Store a,
the Old stand formerly occupied by F. w.
Springer. and has just received and opened !
general asserlniest OF .
Drugs, Paiass, and Dye StufS,
which are fresh ana good, aud win ID soId as
cheap, IL not cheaper, than can be bought lii
the place, for cash.
sJ-Ai orders viii be penc,raily attended 10,
and persons accommodated either night or day.
or al any hour, by calling ah
AUGUSTUS N. cRIDLER.
Harpers- Ferry, July 81, 1912.
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4 A native Of Hibernia, relating 10 bis
friend the dangers and difficulties be had
undergone both bysea and land, speaks
ihus to him with great seriousness: ii
believe 10 my soul, John. that | have sul.
fered avery thing that man fears blu.
death and expect. if live, 10 suffer
that Also
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1842-11-24
IN cHANcERY.

1T Isl ORDrREp, That Master CommissioHer
IL Warrington ID proceed 10 execute The W.
Eeretal order made on The 9th day Of NoTenl-
her, 1888, and he s fugther directedto ascsf-
tain the in-put ofthe partners, respectively, the
value Of the sIocial effects, the debts due the
same, and the debts due lherefrom, at the time
lof said Hamilton Jefersop's death, So .as % III
certain The interest Of said Hamilton Jefferson
in the same at the time Of his death ard Jn case
ahs said Benjamin w, Jefferson fails 10 produce
FLU books and papers Or said 1ercsnIiIe concern,
50 as satisfactorily tp shoW the state and condit
ton Of ihe business al lhai'time, % wit. ne
dabts, credits. effects Sci The said Con nilsson.
ei Is directed 10 receive any further general les.
Etimony touching The same which may De intro.
duced; making, Il directed in said iofmerdes
lcrstal otder, slI reasonable presupptions 81
gsinst he said Benjamin w. Jefferson md
she said Commissioner isEdirected 10 slate sPe-
cialIy any p1o5eef Of report, or other MISTER
which III may be requested 10 stale 81 the couD@
lei Of ihe plaintiff, as we'll IS such matters IS
he may deem psrtinept, cF as be nsy be eireetsd
Eto state {pecislIy, and make report u The next
Term, ia order 10 final decree.
A copy-Teste.s ii
Hi t l1ElI.,, flsr - ~ Atx@n, 49, .#{
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pafab's half yeafly; bnf Two DoLLlkl 4....s
nceissd Is pay meat in full, II paid eniifely N
advance.
e. War-ezef payment Is deferred beyond
he expirzi6h Of the year. Interest viii Be charged
fI-s Snhscn rtiont fof six months, 81 IS, 10 Be
paid lnvariabiy il advance.
ADVERTISING.
fhs terraf o. advertising are, for square or
les 4 for tAlce iusefiions-larger ones 10 The
ts,ne proportons Each coDtinnance IS cents per
Slaare -AIl advertisements not ordered for
speciae time, viii be coniinued until forbid and
sangsi sesssdAgiy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1842-11-24

RBpvpIArfeE.--.G Good mornin. Cuff
Links-I come for 10 Ak you forswhy YOU
mo pay dat small account OBJ Tree and one.
pence, which descended 10 you iroo De
hands OBJ my little nigga Billi'
.Samho Sunks. | hab de honor 10 de.
form you dat hab received dat account;
and dat | acknowledge de- debt; but,
sab. let me mo deform you dat change
heb come ober de stats Of tings. and dat
solemnly rspndiats de account. and will
neber pay. 50 help ne Mrs. Sippip
Cuff, you Is dishonest niggerr
No. you bfack African, does but fol
low de fashion Oh De iines-f always ,oas
iashionsble darkeel'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1842-11-24

Ton haa' none Of You .een noih;,. y
10 bas na where along here upon noas =
these seslss have yoni' inquired ! Y,s.
bee. We haa'l none on Us seen no,h;ns
cI % fAis nor nothing Of no kind nS
where oR none Of ihsse seals, nor I'd
where - 4 ge kn1.1f On Was Ire
ItfIy.
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"a the Circuit Superior CcNI.f

or Law and Chancery FOR Jefferson
County
Charles Butler and Richard Dglfeid
Ra as tS Pr.MNT1RTsi
W7lliqans, .4dn'r de bonis ,aol.
! of Hamilton jefferson, decd, Ann
s. Jefferson, suidoaO, and Maria En-
eabeth, Frances .4nn, and finn Ham
ilton, children and infant heirs oJsdsd
! Hamilton jefferson, decd, and Ben
jdmin W. Jefferson, individudlty.qad
as .fdministrGtor of said Hapaaltosa
Jefferson, dec'd, Francis Silpers, Ellis
Rees, and John Lamo1,,
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wife, which way do you suppose n,
Wind IS 70 nishlie Well. reallrl doa',
know. John. 81. suppose YOU lieh. : can.
die and look into our straw bed ~.
can tell BY thal* Why, bless Won
don't sira - show which way he VIM
blorss Go 70 sleep. you criiisr..
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1842-11-24

4 LAeos'e. The following lseoOie ePislle from
an anxious nother, who knew her son was out,
aud he answer Of that son are unique in their
.ysys-
Dear Scn-come hama .oll;n~ s,,,...
thersano Eoss. IueT Mrse,..s
fo which IL replied.
Dsss Mamma-Come 10 Texss. ss,t;ag
nsn nesst sets tat JonS Mueerks.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-04-13
THE EFFECTS OF REPUTATION.

THE EFFECTS OF REPUTATION.
The disreputable doctrine of reputation so
lnblushngy avowed by some of the States Of
the Union (if we correctly understand the me-
rils Of the case) has very naturally excited
alarm among the holders Of American secur-
ties in England. An agent, himself a creditor,
has, ii is said been despatched 10 this country
to adopt such measures as may be practicable to
secure the payment Of State stocks in the pos
session of British capitalists. Of the chances
of success in effecing his object, it is unneces-
sary 10 say more than that every true American
must be anxious to see the character of the coun-
try, for honesty, relieved from the imputations
that have been cast upon it by the acts of our
countrymen. If the opinion should become fix
ed that the obligation to pay securities which
have been sold to bona fde purchasers abroad,
are to be gotten rid of by the summary process
of reputation. we may bid good bye to the
hope of being respected as a People. 1t is i'm
material what frauds have been practised in the
disposition of American stocks, they cannot and
should not be suffered to interfere with the rights
OF parties who have become possessed of them
under the full expectation that they would be
honoraby redeemed, and had no knowledge of
transactions which, if they had been known,
would most assuredly have prevented their be-
ing sold. We are at loss to discover how any
rejecting man can, for an instant, justify the
proceedings had by some States with reference
to these stocks. Policy, apart from any other
consideration, should have prevented even the
agitation of opinions ruinous to the foreign ca
pitalists concerned, but, if possible, more de-
structlve OF the best interests Of our country
Admitting that the agents of the States have
practised deceptions there is no good reason
why, in country such as ours, Astounding in
resources, the loss of few millions of dollars
should deter us from being honest. Not only
should the issuers of stock securities feel them
selves bound under all circumstances but there
should be general and decided expression of
disapprobation Of any doctrines that would have
contrary tendency. Our present pecuniary
disabilities must be temporary in their character,
and the best way TO secure the eventual dis
charge of our Indebtedness is to establish conf
dence, and thus procure extensions of time in
cases where such extensions may be necessary
An individual may be unable to pay his debts,
but If he shows the disposition to do so, he is
sure 10 obtain any indulgence he may want.
whereas, if he denies the debt, he loses his cha
racter, and thus becomes ruined. So it is with
States or corporations that continue to re-
cognlze the validity of their acts and whatever
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-04-13
TIIE NAVY YARD.

II is long time since we have so much actiyi-
y and many men employed in Navy Yard as
we witnessed on Wednesday morning. The most at
tractive bect there just now is the noble Frigate
Raritan, which is rapidly approaching to completion,
having over l2O carpenters and caulkers employ ed
about her she is caulked above light water mark, and
will be ready for coppering in few days, and to
launch in June next. Ii Is surprising with what ra-
pdity the work has progressed since orders is
sued, (but few months since) TO finish her. in doing
which much rotten plank and timber, including the
entire keel, had to he replaced In the spar house
her masts yards &c to be nearly finished.
Her malnmast measures SO inches in diameter. I'M
der the roof boats under the superintendent
of Mr., Hill, are nearly ready one beautiful gig
Near by noticed men employed on the gun car
riages and in the extensive Smithery the orges
all IN full blast and well manned with the hardy son,
of Vulcan. The rigging and sail lofts and indeed
every mechanical branch connected with the fitting
out of a man of war in active operation. The
WI ole number Of men employed including carpenters
black smiths mastmakers, boat builders, ringers, sail
makers &c, and laborers is about 450 giving bread
probably 10 2000 souls. We happened 10 be in
the yard when the bell at IL O'Clock rang for dinner,
and the way all hands dropped their tools and walked
masSe out OF the gates, was sight worth seeing
STEAM SHlPs.-ln the Large ship house the keel Of
one of the 600 tons steamers ordered by Congress
was ready to be laid down. She will be pushed for
ward fast possible, the shafts for her engines
were landed few days since in the yard, from the
West Point Foundry We are happy to Learn that
Mes,rs. Merrck & Towne, whose engines on board
the Mississippi have proved SUPERIOR will have the
making of those for the other steamer also. Another
steamship, of the size the above will shortly
be commenced between the two houses, she will be
propelled on the principle of Errcksons screw paddle
We doubt when completed, they will prove as ere.
ditabe to the artisans employed upon them as have
the noble ships they have already turned OUT o. s.
Gazette
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FRAUDS IN ENGLISH EXCHEQUER
BILLS

The British Parliament, as will have been
seen by the last accounts from England has
taken up the subject Of the late frauds in Elk
chequer bills, and determination is shown TO
examine thoroughly into the matter. Let us
think as we may Of the political institutions of
Britain, every body must admire the spirit with
which frauds are ferreted out and punished 1t
is not our intention TO play the panegyrist, but
we never witness the certainty with which
crime is punished in the land of our forefathers
without admiration No matter what NAV be
the wealth or standing of those who offend
against the laws, they are usually carried into
effect, without fear, favor, or affection To be
exalted in rank, and consequently possessed of
the means Of knowing better, so far from being
regarded as a reason why crime should not be
punished, is there looked upon as the very best
reason why the parties should be punished ac-
cording TO their deserts. Many instances, H.
Illustrative of this fact, may be found in English
history, among which, the execute of the ce-
LIBERATED DR.. Dodd may be properly regarded as
one of the strongest Is there not room to APP
prehend that such is not the case on this side
of the water, and that there is but too much
truth in the assertion, that in America a man
has only to be rich to secure exemption from
punishment.
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From The Philadelphia Am. Sentinel.
THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Some, gentleman, doubtless, who has failed in get.
ting mldshpman's warrant, seems 10 be troubling
the edors with his objections 10 the present mode of
making he appointments. He thinks there ought to
be precisely many from each State or Territory
II has never occurred to him. perhaps that the young
men OF some OF the most distant States have no par
ticnlar relish for the sea- while those who are living
on the margin would be delighted with life upon its
bosom. La our judgment, the Navy should not have
any force laws Every gentleman should 20 with the
bent OF his genius, and not be induced TO enter the
naval service merely because State is entitled TO
| number of midshipmen that MUST be filled up from
his State or the Navy 90 without its requisite officers
Indeed, such is the anxiety of young gentlemen
from The seawashed States TO get into the Navy that
they prevail upon friends to let them hail from inferior
States that have but few or no candidates to present
II may be that the present complainant is at this mo-
ment assuming temporary settlement for short
time in of the States that has not its full share
his own State having already obtained lis compliment
Those who with the course of applicants
from the shipping States, know how many devices are
| resorted to, to gain admission into the Navy
We have known Of persons claiming from
State in which they do not reside merely because no
young men Of the State in question wished to enter
he service. Now, in Judgment il is these ar
dent young men, half sailors from their position and
knowledge Of maritime matters and who are burning
with zeal to get on board of our Of war, that
ought TO receive the appointments. We would not
issue search TO discover men to enter the
Navy, when find those whose hearts doat
upon the service and want to make of the gallant
band.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-04-13
SINGULAR SUICIDE.

A correspondent Of the Highland Is c. Sentinel
relates very remarkable case of suicide. The wri
ter states that Captain James Petit residing near
McNairs, in Polk county, (Tenn.) committed suicide
on 10th of February, by blowing out his brains
with rife. He placed the muzzle ofthe gun directly
between his eyes and discharged it by string attached
in way to the trigger. He had no white family
nor was there any person the premises except his
negrocs-27 in number jury Of inquest was sum
moned, and the manner in which the deceased cane
to his death settled after which portion OF the jury
took charge of his effects They got his keys, and
upon opening his trunk found his Will, written SIX
days previous by which two ofthe jury then present
were appointed his executors Gone OF whom is the
friend who communicates the integence) They
also found in the same trunk ten thousand dollars in
void and silver. The purport Of the will was, that
his negroes should be freed, and all of his personal
effects, together with the cash on hand, divided
the banks at Athens for sae-keepng, and the execu-
tors took charge of his other property.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-04-13

He ANY FoRGERIEs.--The Charleston Courier OF
Friday says We learn that discovery was made
some days SINCE in one of the Banks at Macon which
created great surprise among the citizens of that
place gentleman of high standing, and large pos
sessions had been in the habit of receiving accommo-
dations to a considerable amount, on the endorse
ment of gentleman not engaged in business, and
who recently left Macon for the West, to complete
the sale Of some lands By some means, suspicion
excited to the genuineness of the signature OF
his endorser, and looking closely into the matter
it was ascertained that the name was forged The
amount was large, and running to maturity. The
Macon Telegraph of Tuesday last is silent on the
subject
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Erom NE Columbus Enquirer.
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

We give to-day the Message Of the President in re-
lation to the condition of the Government finances,
&c, urging upon Congress the immediate adoption OF
such measures as will secure relief from the pressing
emDarrassments with which the Treasury Is sur
rounded. One Of the leading measures suggested is
the repeal suspension of the Distribution act of the
last session another, increase of the tariff and
third the adoption of the plan of financial agent
submitted at the opening Of the session. We have
no hope that either of the suggestions of the Pres
dent VIII receive the attention solicited for them, at
an early day, unless IL be the increase of the Tariff
We would not be surprised at an early adoption Of
rate OF duties sufficiently high to insure adequate
revenue to meet all the demands upon the Treasury.
Nor should we regret this measure, il the Tariff be
laid IN such way as TO operate equally all parts of
the country 1t is the duty of Congress to provide
this revenue, and if it be secured without an aban-
donment OF the principles Of the Compromise act the
bare increase of the rate Of duties ought not TO be
complained Of
The Distribution act ought never to have been
passed, while the country was in debt We fully ac-
knowledge the correctness of the principles upon
which the distribution is defended, but for all that
we never could see the propriey of dividing cut these
land funds among the States, while the Treasury SO
much needed them to meet the demands upon it,
Whenever these are all paid off, under just and
equitable arrangement of the tariff then let the States
have them-not till then. We have no expectation
however, that the distribution law will be repealed
or suspended until by own provisions il ceases to
operate-whch will be whenever the tariff of duties
exceeds 20 per cent
In reference to the fscality, we have ceased to
hope for any favorable action. We have expressed
our opinion in favor of Mr. Tallmadge's plan but
we compelled to that the spirit of opposition
to MIR. Tylers recommendations runs so strong in
Congress- that it is hoping against hope to expect that
any measure will be adopted at all resembling the
one suggested by the Secretary. We believe the
country would be satisfied to try either Of the plans
but politicians won't let them.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-04-13
RESUMPTION IN KENTUCKY.

A committee Of the Kentucky Banks met at Lou
isvle the 4h inst which statements Of the con-
ditlon of the Bank OF Kentucky, Northern Bank OF
Kentucky, and Bank of louisville, up to the LIST Of
April, 1912, submitted, and the following reso-
utons passed
Resolved That it is expedient and proper that the
banks should on or before the 18th day OF June next
resume the payment Of all their Liabilities in gold and
silver
Resolped That it be recommended to sal! banks 10
continue regular course of discount and dlsburse-
ment in order that much shall be paid out shall
be paid in SO that the circulation shall not be dmi-
nshed.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-04-13
ACCOMMODATION OF SAILORS.

We are pleased to find that the amelioration
of the condition of our noble tars, by affording
to them proper comforts under good moral man
agement, has for some time past occupied
the public mind. In times gone by, sailor
boarding houses have been the haunts of in
fanny and imposition, and it is high time that
the free-hearted, but unrehecing sons of the
ocean should be rescued from their degrading
influences As things have stood, no sooner
has seaman returned from his voyage and re-
ceived his wages, than he becomes prey to
beaslly indulgences, to which sailor landlords
sequence is, that the poor mariner finds himself
in a few days stripped Of his hard earnings,
and. what is worse, his health and his selfre-
spect. There is much, very much to recon-
mend marine schools, but if, when educated
the sailor is TO be exposed in every port where
he may be, to the temptations TO vice that pre-
sent themselves in the places where he is
forced to board, these institutions are deprived
Of halt their excellence. We would therefore,
let young people who are intended for scattering
life be, not only well educated, but let them af-
forwards be so accommodated as 10 keep them
under the protection of good moral discipline
Ii becomes the especial duty of commercial men
to look TO this matter, as in doing so they furnish
the best safeguard 10 their own interests. II
ships were manned with sober, respectable
dangers of the sea, and our feelings would moi
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-04-13

The STATE OF THE CoUNrRY.-The state of pub
lie affairs is so far from improving that the public
mind begins to be alarmed at the prospect before US
Congress has been in session four months, and in
stead of having done any thing for the relief of the
country, has gone far towards demonstrating that it
is able to do nothing. The progress of every day
adds to the apprehension that nothing will be done.
So little, indeed has been attempted that the failure
to accomplish this little would seem to Justify the
conviction that any legislation for important OBJ
ject, on subject surrounded with real difficulties,
is not to be expected within the three four months
of the session which are to come-Boton .4dper-
tiser.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-04-13

SUSPENSION OF Iron WoRKs.-The Troy Wing
says the extensive Iron Works in that city have both
suspended operations for the present, nor win they
be again started until an adequate protective tariff
shall be Imposed upon foreign IRON Eight hundred
human beings seeking work in such times as these
indeed '.the saddest sight under the sun Y