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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-05-25
cnNANAY,s MEDICINES.

YHNAkE NOTICE, that wIssIow = KTnpER hss'
~ stceecdedL lie late II KInDEK iii The rrepars.
! tiHn of the COsx'gS.3Y MEDICINES and W
hereafter give particular attention TO the prepsEAsls
Of ire foloWlyx established articles The celebrity 2
which preel1fies The necessity OF refpuoieation q
si,e hunerbns certificates nov in tl4 hands Of tts
preprietDfs
Or. JEBB' s. LENE1fE-N.T.
IL galafsed bu,ties for rheuma,ihm, ehilblais
hraises sprains namhpess, stiiinsssin the joints
~ The relief sdislc. aud cures FREQUENTLY
iii enty feur hours although Of years standing sna
thought theurable. PHIcE 81 1-9 cents
DU1KFRIES ITCH OINTMENT.
Thisisa safe, certain. and expeditions cure for
tiSe Itch b. iteyer inveteraie lnsdne hour APP
pIication--No danger from taking cold Itdoes no,
contain The least pafticeef mercury, or other das,
eefous ingredieft. and may be applied with perfec,
salgty by pregnant females, to children III the
breast PRicE IS cehtssa box.
.aLBT0.r C0R.F PL.aSTER.
This Plaster never causes the leastRain. aithoush
i dssgzes aud draws the corn on 5g lac ro0ts-bf
gives lmmeu.a.e ease as soon as applied. Price Is
Duny5ies' Remedy for the Pies.
One Of The best and aaost thorough remesi4,
known for this troublesame compls5Rt. Priee NJ
seh.s scr we BOXES Oi1tmeht agd Eleetuary, or
81 IL cents Tor either where but one is wanted.
DUJTFRIES EYE WATER.
This stands pre-efninent for sore or fnflansd
eyes; nothing known gives such iinmediate aud
comfortable relief; IN some exceedingly bad eases
the most unexpected and desirable relief has been
oundia the use of this eye wster, amer erey other
remedy had failed. Persbns who have used II. pro-
nounee il out hesitation the best pteparatSa Tor
these complaints they have ever met with. Price
3 seniK N
Df- ReJe's Consansptire or s4sthmatici
P1LLS
khese inestimRble Pills have proved ana arc mo-
noAneed BY numerous persons VINO w made use Of
thsm, the best OF all the cough medcinesn coughs
cpts, asthma, difficulty OF breathing hoarseness,
vheezing, splitting Of blood aud complaints Of the;
lungs generally. Price IS cents.
Fun and ample directions accompany each Of the
above articles.
Prepared from the originai NJ. S. recipe Of DR.
w, 4. Conway by w. Il Kidder, immediate sue
eessOr toths latetr. Kidder, by whom they are for
sale III his Counting RooEn, No. SC, State Street,
Corner ofNerchsnts Row, Boston-ahd also by his
A. M. CRIDLER<
Nov "a, 1912 --ly. Harpsrs-F Ferry, "a
n, IS Esch Of the above articles will BE- signed
w. l.. kInDkR on the outside wrapper
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-05-25
JayIES CLOTHIER,
RICHARD sPE.N.NT.NGT TON.
Charlestown, April .l3, 1913.

g5kTHE foregoing arrangement will not in
any wise Interfere with the business of the
undersigned Ct his stand next TO VIM. s. Locks
store, aud opposite ,the4yalley Bank. His thanks
are due for past fayors, and he feels DESTROYS
TO render himself worthy of continued patron
age.
The undersigned has chemical process for
taking out grease and other stains, by which
clothes soled in that way can be completely re-.
noYated. J.lJNES CLOTHIER.
Anil 6. ls43-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-05-25
KoIInsfock's Veranffnge

VIII eradicate ill Worms il children ar adults
with certainty quite astonishing. II Is the ssme
as thatlHsdetv Paine stock and sells With rapa-
city plmost incredible, BY Comstock x Co., New
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-05-25
STARTLING FACTS.

Hundreds of children and adults arc lost yearly
Wits worms, when some other.eause has been sup
posed 20 be the true one -
II is admitted by all doctors that scarce man,
woman ar child exists but what are sooner or later
troubled with worms, and Ia hundreds Of eases, sad
70 relate supposed fever, scarlatna cold or some
other aiIing, carries Off the flowers of tls human
fanfly--While ia truth they die of Worms and
these could hase.been eradicaled in a day, by the
useof ~ bottle Of kolmstock's Yernifuge, at the
cost Of quarter of dollar
How .slakening the thought that these things
should be-and who can ever, forgive themselves for
not trying this Worm Externinator, when they
klow that even if The was not WORMS. this
medy could not by any possibility do hurt-but al
ways good as . purgatife--let the disease be wha
il maya How important then to use il, and who
will dare take the responsibility TO do without it
Let every parent that's not brute, ask themselves
this question in truth and sGbefncss
MIR J. G. RISsoLD hal child very sick FOR near
two weeks, and attended by a physciaa, without
relief vhensK oltnsf0ek's Vermfuge was given, and
next dag more than forty worms were passed, wher
the child recovered rapidly,
For sale at the Drug Stores OF II
II BEARD & CO.,
ChaIfestosin, Ia. |;
NJ CRlDLER,
Nov Ia I81Q-.1vA JL1rs,e,ss Esbr,, IN
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-05-25
THg FRgE PRESS
D arfetp


Oh ! Wonfan' love, Al times il may
Seem cold or clonded, but il burns
With pure undertaking ray,
Moreover from is idol turns
rs Sunshine Is : sNILE Faorx,
The hesyy cloud that weighs IL down;
ATBkR Us weapon Is Beware
Df Women 'siears--iheress danger there
Z 1is s4cetes, place on which forest
"A constant. and confding breesl
lis joys to NEET--its death 10 PART
Its sEPuLcHnE-a nnsexxS HEART.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-05-25
\ sARsApARTLLA

2 ContStock'S CoHspound Extract.
THERE IS 10 olher preparation II Sarssparilla
that caa exceed Oh eqnal this liz yoa are sure 10
gel Gomstock's, you sstll FIND il superior 10 all
others. II does hot require paifng
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-05-25

I DOSITINELY CURED, and al shriselled mus
clha and limbs are restored, III the old oryoung
b9>,he Inaian Tegetatla Eii+ir and .AsrFe ana
BoAs LAli,aent-6ut never Without the name Of
Comsthek * 60. on IT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-05-25

Areiwhotly prevented, or gbverne1 if the attack
has Gene on,*if you the only trn4 fAr's LINZ
stxsT, from Eomstock s Co. All cures and every
thing relieved BY itthat admits If an outer appca-
ton. Ii acts like charm--nse IL
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-05-25
!. NJ 4 s s % a - RS III
FEMALE SEMINARY.

=
EHVHIS Institution for tie Education OF Young
Il ladies, Is located In BOOK sBoRo' on the
Baltimore and Hsgerstown turnpike, l6 miles
from Frederick The location for beauty OF
scenery, purity Of the water, ard sslubrity Of
The air, renders i, one Of the mos1 be lihy sltua
ti6ns In Maryland. NJ.
Psrents placing their Daughters in this IDsti-
tuiion are assured that they will receive all the
attention they could under the care Of their
PARENTS i
The Seminary wilI.be furnished wiihfa good
Library, GlobesI Maps, Chemical and PhiIo-
sopiFical Apparatus. Cabinet II Thousand
Minerals and CONSULTATIONS.
The Science viii be Illustrated by Lectures
and Experiments, SO as to:rendef the duties, not
labor, bit a pleasure.
The eourse Of Instruction via embrace al
the branchesof a9thofough, practical, and re-
fined education; consisting of the French Lam
gnage, Englsh Grammar, Ancient and Modern
History. Astronomy, Geography, Rhetoric, cpd
Composition, Algebra, Chemistry as connected
with Mineralogy, Geology, Natural Philosophy,
Agriculture, and Domestic Operations.
The year will be divided into two Sessions OF
trp:niy-tiso weeks each. conmeDcing on The fret
MonHsYs Of May and November,
Expenses per Session, (e25 in adrGntt !
Boarding and tuition in ell the braDqhes per
Session, (S22 so per quarter,) or s55 90
Bedding and towels to be furnished, il hot 90
Washing. 3 90
Fuel and light, 2OO
EXTRA
Music, $50 per quarterly or $40 90
Drawing and Painting, (s2i per ar } or 500
Terms Of Day Scholars per Session:
For young pupils 10 The ineiPienl stage Of 40
English Education iS3i per qr,i OF 500
Junior Glass as do J or 10 90
Senior Glass fs7i dc. lor IS 90
REFERENCES REV. r. J. BREcKE ERiDGE,
Baltimore FREDERIcK A. scHLEr. EGG, FIRE.
derrick City; ELJ4s DAVIS and SAE'L BzNrz,
Boorsboro'. Maryland N
Boonsboro', May 4. l8s3-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-05-25

Lore knows no age-fl foresees no
grase-iis happiness aid is trust behold
90 the earth but one glory melted into
The hues Of heaven. where they y BIO love
Iastiugly pass calmly On@to live forever!
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-05-25
PrIrg MC.,

EHNIiE following Indispensable family remedies
Il may be found al the agencies mentioned below:
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-05-25
NENV s. E(lHEAP
0AABBI 8TFOIRIE

CASH STORE {
TNHE substriRers respectfully INFORM their
friends and the public generally, that they
have associated themselves IN the Mercantile
business, and opened a Dry Goods Store in
Smiihhald, With an entire Stock Of
@.Nec'GFaa fashionable Goods, they being
oftte uery latest styles.
Welfare just received fFom the Eastern Mar
kets 40 extensive and ja3icious selection Of
Spring s. Summer. Goods,
which we are selling atAreducec prices, and
would say % our friends Iand The public thst
they would do well BY giving Us csll Weare
Offering muslips At The following reduced rates !:
as brown muslin CT, rs bIcaehad do g.,
4.4 do DO 7,As4 DO i do s,
Ga do doN u, 6s4 do do u,
Andail other goods The SAND proportion,
THOMAS LOCK s co.
Smithfeld. April -, ls4s.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-05-25

The girls 10 America are beautiful ard
unaffected perfectly frank, and 81 the
same time perfectly modest. but. when
you make then an oger, Of your hand be
prepared to give ID, for wall they. Will MOI.
In England, we frequently heat Of court
ships Of half a century in that af.i-rnsI.
thusian country. quarter Of q century
is deemed 10 be rather lengthy Collect.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-05-25
DaIIey's Magical Pain Ex-
frAHfna. S.iIYskA

THE most extraordinary remedy ever invented
for all new Or old burns aud seaids and Sores and
sore eyes. u has delighted thousands. twill take
out all pain III ten minutes, and no failure Ii will
cure tle pixies.
xfrrhil ofthe shove Family Medicine CONSTANT,
Kept Oh hapdsand for sale, At ae Drug Stores OF
y. FL. BEARD q CO.,
#s CaGrlssfoFgn, IA. /;
IAN. CRiDLER,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-05-25

FEYHE subscriber respectfully informs his old
n friends and former customers that be has
coinmenced the above business. in its various
branches, al the Dwelling formerly occupied By
NJ Thomas Likens, and Immediately Opposite
lG. S. Gardnsr's blacksmith shop, where he will
Be pleased 10 execute with nealness and despatch
all orders in his line. For cash, be viii work as
Low as the iOictsi, or sor punctual customers on
reasonable credit. HeTnviles call from his
friends and the public generally, as he issaisied
from his experiences in business, and an earnest
desire TO please. general satisfaction will be ZEN.
dered. Call aud test its truth or falsity.
PCouNTRY PRODUCE will be taken in
exchange, at The marketprice. for every descrEp-
lion Of work. WILLIAM AVIS.
Charlestowa, April Is, ls43-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-05-25
DOIllasfics.

eHNHE subscriber would call the attention Of
u farmers and others, tolhis stock Of Dorhes-
tic Goods, which is very large and we'll assorted.
Being purchased exclusively for cash, 9f ex-
tremeIy low prices, be Isl enabled 10 offer them
at small adtance for cash. As be has Bought
lheHEin this Way, no feels confident that lie can
sell item cheaper than the leheaBssI BY ihe piece
Or yard, Among his stock will Be louni-+
Heavy "a Brown Cotton (good gIslity) al Ct,
Do sd DO Sheetingf do ,fI0
Bes. IA DO, Savage S
Bes, extra su1erfine nnbfeacbtd sheeling To-.
rs 0snsburG very heavy 10
Best 7-S PaIapsco twlled Osnabufg
Karh6nre aud Apron Cheeks very low.
Plaid CotIons for servants alto cents,
Blsached Cottons, astonishingly lpw--a-4 At 6,
7-9 fine slHl0, "A fine and stout at I23,
Best ca Loig Cloth Sheeting al ts cents, and
every thfag else 10 proportion.
He respectfully asks caltlrorn one and all
whether thep wish 10 purchase or not, whore
they will fad him ready 10 show them Through
Ewith pleasure. E.. r. MILLER.
April 30. 1s43.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-05-25

The Baltimore Sun states. tina, the. Bos.
ton ladies are holding lemonade parties
A large punch bowl Of wafer is proyi-
ded. which is sweetened BY The Young
ladies all placing their lips 70 The brim.
: The old maids then iook into II, and the
lemonade is "done did,"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-05-25

Absence'of mind IS al the %. The
latest case is that Of man who stole )
cheese. and cal grindsione il slsie Of
absence. He did moi discover bis mis-
take til be came 10 The hole in The mid
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-05-25
ErecflOst OF ERMfIfff,fpe.
New Parfnershin.

TSHE undersigned haveformed partnership
4 in the Tailoring Business, 10 be conducted
Al the old stand Of Francis 8. Begue, next door
70 The Free Press othce. They are>in receipt Of
Tho Latest Fashions, and having in thsit employ
ment 6rst-rate workmen, will be enabled TO
serve the public in the most satisfactory man.
.ner. A proper deduction will be made for cash
payments on the deliyeryof work. They relS
upon the old friends Of the establishment for q
continuance Of support, and will be happy to
receive new customers.
LaJNES CLOTHIER,
NJ ~.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-05-25

4 man a tbe We6l a34ertises temper
snes seyihss. warranted = cut without
Nhiskey.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-05-25

d Dan Marble tells story about Yam.
kee tailor dunning manfor lie amount
q his bill. The man said be was sorry,
very sorry indeed. that be couldn't pay
It. Well. said The tailor. took YOU tor
q man that would be sorry. but il you are
sotrisr than | am. I'll quit.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-05-25
PLASTER, SHINGLES, &c.

"TE have on baud, at the Old Furnace.
w Plastic. salt, Shingles, sc which we
viii exchange for wheat or corn al the market
prices Cash will aI4J be paid for Wheat and
Corn, On delivery.
Wehage also On hand, al the depot at Ker-
neysville, Groceries, &c. which will Be exehar,r-
ed for wheat and corn.
March 80, 1913.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-05-25

a neU method Of Blasting. Every
fonc accustomed to . lie 10 ! new
coontry Us aware thai The frst settlers
ore ID the habit Of 'blsziDg" Trees along
oil the new roads they may lay outs
process which is nothing more nor less
than cutting assmall piece Of bark from
each tree. By this means they can ever
alter keep Tie road. rain or shine. A
friend tells good story Of back woods,
man he met a day OF Two since. 10 ore Of
our principal streets. The chap had
large piece Of chalk 10 bis haHd, with
which he'was marking all The more promi.
tnent buildings be met with. Anxious 10
ascertain his object, our friend Inquired
his reason fer tnus chalking the front:
and doors as he passed.
why, the fact is,'' retorsed The back.
RNoodsman. II got considerably snarled
here yesterday-was LOST abouttxo hours.
and like never 10 have found nv flasboat
egin. for the tufnins and windins. When
] came out to-day, ! thought would Jest
BLAzr MI WAY as went along, SO mai
eould 6nd my rosd back; You don't catch
this particular Individual bein lost agin 10
your doublin and twisiin streets, aay way
you can Ok IL
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-05-25

Groceries Cheap for Cash.
"a RoWN SUGAR. Loaf do l2t, best ID H..
- Sperm Candles ala,
Best Sperm oil 81 gallon, 3t
Prime Rio Coffee only 10 cents,
Best Orleans Molasses, mi -
Superior Pine Apple Cheese ohly lai, !
New England Cheese inIbpxes,
And aimos. every article ia the grocery line
cheaper than the cheapest for cash.
April 30. EP MILLER
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-05-25
WILLIa.WI .a.l.DERSoN.

fE1AYlNG learned from ssteralEreputabls per-
81 sons in the 1eishborhood, that an impress
sion Is abroad that his merexutiSe trade would
be done for cash aioae, heEs leave 10 contradict
such report, and say thst such never was his in
teniion--bnt that be is eesirous 70 make ac-
counts, al 10 months, with all soIvent and pune
itual persons, who usy fsror him with their pa
tronage, and further, thai bis stock and variety
il large perhaps more 50, ihan any otkerlssore
Within Jefferson County. They wiz be sold al
lew prices, as will be obvious 81 6rst ighi, and
having but one store his undivided attention will
be given 10 II.
Elk BrsneR, April Is, ilst5.
HNRUTT, &o.--0rsnges. Lemons, II sisins. Al1,-
b ends, Cocoon MUS. FiIbefts, &c just re-
ceived and fdr sale by IJ MILLER.
Anrif 81
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-05-25
TOMB SLABS
And Head & Foot STONES.

OF EVERY VARIETY.
Having purchased an extensive QUARRY Of
the most beautiful White md Yariegsied MIR
BILE, and an.extensiye water powerto saw and
polish with, bis prices win be- LOW. One
great advantage toPurchasers is, that all Stone
will be delivered Al his risR, without any extra
charge.
BEFLETTERING neatly executed.
BY application 10 Mr.. Horatio N. Gsllaher,
Charlestowu, those who may desire any Of the
above articles can be shewn the list Of prices
and The different plans. He will also forward
any orders, epitaPhs, Sc, that may be.desired.
Or, by addressing him, at Leitersburg, Wash
ington county, nd, orders canb be filled without
delay.
nEPNo imposition need be feared, As his
I1fices are Uniform.
January 81 iS43-1y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-05-25

Carpcting and OsnaburS.
A SUPERIOR article 81 Rag Csrpeting,
N 5-4 Mating, X.
81 double txiIled osnaburgs, FOR bsggiuf an
pants for servants wear, just received br
\ April 40. P. CoONS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-05-25

M HO want cheap Linens or Coltons fo.
w their servants ought a eaIl al
April 20. JB pACKETr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-05-25

Headaehe. DR.. Specials Headache
Remedy will eifectualIy cure sick headache, eithe
froInthe nerves or bilious. Hundreds Of families
are using i With great joy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-05-25

SaddIery.
SUCH as Saddles, Brides. Msriingales, Col
- lars, &C., constantly on hand, and which /
will dispose or at reduced prices.
Apsil20. Is P. CooNs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-05-25


MANUFACTURER,
m EsPECTFULLT informs NE citizens Of
Al gharleslowa. and the public generally,
that ne has RES0rxD bis shopto room in thg
white house Opposite the late residence Of pr.
Snyder, wheFe he Is prepared o. sxeenie aIkordess
81 lie best Brass and Plated Coach Harness
likewise BaroaeAS and Buggy HAIRLESS of the
latest fashions Also. Brides and Martingales
Or The very best quality. 4 general assortment
Of Hard Leather Trunks Of The latest fashions,
for travelling and domestic USE Yalaisess 9ad
Travelling Bags alwaya on hand, q good Is can
be had IN he eastern cities
Gentlemen who may wish 70 obtain any q
The above named articles viii end il to their IN
terest to give him call al his stand, Where sPe-
eimeas Of his work. smay be seen. All Repair
ing done in The best manner and shoriest notice:
All orders will be executed with Rromp.ness, and
no effort iefl untried 10 please snd satisfy those
that msy favor him with their custom share
or pubic patronage is respectfully solicited.
ApEil ID. I643.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-05-25
no the Public.

~ tMc HuDlHCs +
9NHE subscriber takeslhis method Of return
- log his grateful Acknowledgements Is his
frfendsfor past sors ard begs leave to inform shem
and the public generally, that he is prepared with
Maehiuery Tot Manufacturing
Windoto Sash, WinaoD Blinds, and
PANEL Doors,
And can furnish those in want Of such articles at
shor notice, and at reduced prices He has now on
hand, large stock Of SASH Of various sizes-per.
Sons wishing 70 build would advance their work
more rapidly BY purchasing doors, blinds and sash
already madeup THAT being the work most trouble
some and occupying the greatest length of timel--
TO sue great bargains will be given He also bre-
pared 10 contract for the
Erection Of Buildings.
and from his experience he fsiters himself thst he
fully satisfy the notions 81 the most fastidious
either for durability comfort, convenience, ortele-
gance, or for plainnes and economy in the arraage-
meut OF dwellings. Persons wantng4 any thinx in
hisiine will do we'll to call at his old stand cofner
Of b'berly and Charles Street, before dealing else
where.~
grI am also prepared to put on ZINC ROOF
ING, ct all hines.
B. ToMLlNsoN.
CharlestowD March O. 1915
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-05-25

Il is no sin 10 be ugly, but is rather 10.
convenient Some men like il. Mira.
beau was proud Of bis extreme ugliness--
he valued himself as muchon being The
ugliesi man in France. ss on being the
best orator He was so ugly that the boy:
used 10 stop him in the street and ash
him il his face didn't hurt him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-05-25

M 4 u u q ~ tA IL Z
TINE subscribers inform the ciliztns Of Shop
- herdstown and its vicinity, that they have
commenced the above business in kheroom ad-
Joining The store-house Of Sofom9n Stsley &
Co, where they are prepared 10 execute Mil.
iherysin all its various branches, in the leatest
manner and latest fashionable styles, and at
modetate prices. They Must that by puuctuaI-
ity il filling orders for work, and untiring ef-
forts 10 please, 10 receive hberaishArespf pa
tronsge. ELIZA ESIGLER,
S. NICkUM.
Shahher1<tdvvn Nav IL 1914
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-05-25
STONE CUTTING

"ZlLLIAM LoUGHRIDGE respectfully
w informs the citizens { Jefferson, Clarke,
Frederick, and adjoining counties, who may
wishto msrk the grayes'oftheir lamented dead
that he stfiI Continues to make and supcrscribe
.HOnitments-Bor, Column, and plain
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-05-25

EFFECTS OF IMAGIEATIoN.-A cores
pondent Of the Medical Journal, who says
be is practising physician, and j. IS
years Of age. communicates the following
anscdots: -
10 an early paA Of my practice, Twas
called into a neighboring town. ~ visit
q patient. Ii bang about he middle O.
the day, the old gentleman Of The house
lover GO years old) invited me 10 stop and
dins. While al dinner, he says, u don't
know as you. like my dinner why,
YES, said /, ~ do; like II very we'll ;
II is very good" Il guess Said he
you don't know what You are eating I"
Why yes. said !, III do ; il is some
new coIued beef" "Ah r said the old
gentleman, II. is horse beefP Ireplied
II don't believe il. "Itis,'' said he
Il declare il is some of my old mare.
! was NOT much acquainted With him a
that time; | looked at him, supposin.
him 10 be joking, but could not .discove
a muscle OF the face 10 alter Of change
/ had just taken another piece on N,
plate, and mouthful OF. the second sic,
in'my mouth !: aud 10 fact il was horsl
meat sure enough could taste il a
plainly as my olfactory nerves would dis
cover the scent Of an ole horse. Tb,
more chewed it, the more disagreeabl,
sit tasted. continued picking and fas,
inga little sauce which could swallow
but tho me1k as the negro said, woul,
not GO. Iat last gave swallow, as | d,
With dose OF physie. thought that
shoSfd have thrown the whole content
softty stomach up al The table. n after
wards tasted a lille sance bni took car
not 10 put any more meat in Ivy mouth
and kepltiue with The family. Glad was
when dinner was over. Itbeing cool wea
fher. the old gentleman went 10 smokin:
and telling stories. AT last he says, q
won1 leave you ia the dark about YOU
dinner. ] told you We bad horse noa
for dinner. and 90 n was. / tald YOU i
was some Of our old mare and 50 Il was
for | swopt her away for my steer, snd
that was some Of the beef