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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28
JMWlEMEY AVID
FANCY ARTICLES

THE subscriber has jus. returned from Bslli-
more, with anew and well selected stock
81 Jewelry and Fancy Arlicles-among which
will be found some Of the latest and most FASH
iOnable patterns of Breast Pins, Bracelets, Gold
Guard Chains, Gold Pencils, Gard Cases, Hair
Pins, &c.
He hes also new pattern Of LARD LAMPS.
warranted 10 give much better and more brill
liant light than the Astral Lamp now in use, end
al much less expense. Call and see y.
C. G STEWART e
charlestowa, March 2S-3t
N. B. Watch work attended to Is usual IN
ell lis branches and all work warranted.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28
Smithfield Clay CluhMeetz
.s ing.

Will be held at "Head Quarters" in Smith
Geld, on SATURDAY next. at ia O'Clock. r.. n
e1LAddresses will be delivered by WIN. B
THoAPsok, Esq and others.
The public are respectfully invited 10 attend
W. @. HARDESTY, sec'y.
Smth6eld, March %. X
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28

M house IA Charlesloun. nov occupied By
1vG MisS Jsae Frame, Attached 10 the house.
are 81 necessary oags buildings. among which j.
m let Hsusr ffisa wfik lee. The frua on the 10,
s Of ersaf variety and very choice.
Possession given on ihe first day Of April.
March list. ANDREW KENNEDY
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28
NovxCE.

n Ii persons having claims agains. he 6rn
40 81 jacob Il. Alstaot, are requested
10 presen, them Tor settlement On or before the
l9lh instant sslons and probably both 81 ibss
parties will leaya The Stale. Those interested
VIII Please bear she above matter IN mind.
j. II. ALsTADT. (.
/, III The iin was dissolved by mutual con-
seal on the 25th uf December last,
March IA 1874
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28
Worms, Worms, worms !.

TO .Messrs. John JNoLer, Robert Lucas,
William, Lucas, Samuel Strider, John
Littlejoltn, Thomas Whitridge, Hdr-
vey Shan, and Elias Shap:
"AkE Notice, that on the 9Th day OF May,
u 1874, between the hours Of len O'Clock
A. NJ. and Eve o'clock, ?. NJ. Ct the Msgislrate's
Once Al the Corner Of ST. Paul's Lane and Fa-
yeits Streets, in tbs City Of Baltimore, State Of
MARYLAND. we shall take The dispositions Of Chas.
A. GambrilL John G. Hewes, Samuel McPher-
son aud others. to be read as evidepee in suit
Ia Chancery, depending in the Circnit Superior
Court Of Lay and ChanceFy, for Jefferson
County Virginia, 10 which We are complainants,
and Jou and others are defendants, Yours, &c.
WILLIAM RATLIFF.
JANE MCPHERSON,
CharlestowD, March 28-4w
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28
Notfres.
LOG CABIN RAISING | i!

Oh = 6HAchsOn, Berkce
ley, and the adjoining
Counties
t1-The Wings Of shepherdstown intend to-
RAISE THEIR CLUB HOUSE,
o. S-aTURDy9Y nert. 30th insf. ].
The Citizens OF Jefferson, Berkeley, and Tie
adjoining counties, are respectfully invited 10
attend.
The Wing Elector and several other gentle.
men will address the meeting.
March 49, 1874. THE COMMITTEE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28

Divine Service may be expected in the Episr
eopal Church in This plaA on Sunday next, and
on Good Friday, April 5th. Also in the Episco;
pal Lecture Room on Wednesday The Sd April
March 49,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28
LANDS FOR SALE.

LANDS FOR SALE.
4 OFFER for sale, the following Tracts OF
Il fine Land, in the Counties Of Jefferson and
Berkeley u
|. n Tract Of $50 Acres, three miles
below Martinsburg. now 10 the tenancy Of Du-
gaId Campbell, whose term expires IN April.
2. Two Farms Of about 500 Acres each,
in Berkeley and Jefferson Counties, on Opequon,
with extensive and very rich low grounds, now iI
the occupancy Of Beniamin Boley.
3. My Woodbury. Estate, on which
resided two years ago, in Jefferson County, cor
taining $40 Acres.
4. My Hazle6eld Estate, OF GOO Acres
TO be sold entire or divided.
5. My Sulphur Spring Tract. OF 40
Acres, on opequon, with very tine Sulphur
Spring. which was for many years known as
Menghini's Sulphur Spring.
These Tracts will be sold on the most accom-
modating terms. and divided where practicable,
10 suit purchasers. Immediate payment Of no
part OF the purchase money will be required
provided, interest be paid and good security
with mortgages on the. premises be given. The
terms will be made as easy and accommodating
as any purchaser can ask.
saA s H. Sr. G TUCKER;
Hazle6eld, Sept 81. Is43-tf
The tenants ON the lands will show the pre-
misses, and give such information as may Be de-
sirable.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28
TRUSTEES SALE.
HOUSE q .4Opa
Trust sale

by yiripe Of deed Of trust. executed by
- John iWilshir on The 30h day Of March
1912. to secure debt due William clendeninp
senior, which deed is duly recorded 10 tie Clerk,
Office Of jefferson county will proceed 10 sell
10 The highest bidder, FOR ready money, al ihe
PREMISES Of said WiIshir. on Saturday, 50th
March at,.lbs following property ~
On Wago7f md toa, Horses,
Five Get Of Wagon Gears,
2 Shovel and one Barshear Plough,
1tco Co,cs.
One Feather Bed 5 Bddstedd, &C..
WILLIAM cLENDENING Jr.
FEB. %, f644. Trustee.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28
For Remit

| m WILL Rent, from the 6rst day Of April
- next. my Stooe Building on High. little
above Shenandoah Street. It's admittedly cal
eulated for a boarding establishment and store,
or for several families
The front room IS finished for store. Two
back rooms suitable for small family. Onths
second door are four rooms and IN the gsrTel
are two rooms. calculated for two families -
The basement has I rooms. 2, ire- places. At
tpched il q stone Kitchen and several little hous
es Twill rent to suit applicants.
Application 10 be made 10 Mr. DAVID Koones
HsrPers-Ferry. VIM ANDERSON.
Feb 80
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28

AtNeubgs = Roads IN TUESDAY, he 9Th
February, bf he RevsB Grimhslys Mf. WV n.
JsLLlrEEs q Frederick coun:y. Va, 70 Mis-
CaInAMsn -. =. NEwnr. daoghter of Mr. Pol
lard Nswbys q ippahanpock county. w.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28
TRUSTEES SALE

Try virtue Of deed Of trust, executed BIZ
- William Pile. daIed on The lob dss Of
May, lS43 10 thessubscFiber, Jeb1 w Cham
berlin. as Trustee, 10 secure the payment Of
certain sums Of money therein mentioned, 10
George z. Cbamberlsin, John Kable. and Jtre-
mish Harris. and daily recorded IN The Clerks
Office Of the Comfy Court OF Jefferson, the Tn
ders signed will proceed to sell, At
On Saturday The Oh soy of .4PriI nfri.
on The premises.,at Kable,own. the following
property as specified in said deed of trust, w ]:
One House and Lot,
: 10 the .own Of KablstowD,
One Mahogany Sfdebo0rd,
One Feather Bed and Bedding;
One Acorn BedSteGd,
One self Of Hindsor Chairs,
One Walnut Tube,
One Cor,
500 Ftour Barrels,
5000 Hoop Poles.
TERMS = Cash.
o. Sale 10 commence al 10 o'clock, 4 81
when attendance will be given BY
JOHN w. CHAMBERItN,
Kablelown, March H-4M Trustee.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28
ROartlinel House.

MFRS. CATHARiNE @sHoPE begs leasesso
<S22SS-a inform hef ffiends Of HarPeFs-Ferry and
the neIghbogbesn, that she has removed 10 The
neat and commofious residence Iatsly occupied
oy Michael aelhorn, whore she is prepared tn
accommodate lQ or lP respectable men with
comiorlsois board and lodging upon reasonable
terms. Shs. will also besenabied 10 afford a
comfortable soioufn 10 theirayeller who n,sy
wish but transient residence. She soliciis
patronage
March ID lS44-9i
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28

81
THE shbseribSr 5 nov receiving from New
York. Philadelphia. sc, gspersi atsort-
meDt II GROCERIES. which added 10 livestock
on hand, WILDE soaewhsi a. follows, W.
% hhds NO and pr y
IS foxes double and single losf
90 bids prime MstaLtas snd n o Molasses
80 bags green and white RIO Coffee
30 do green Lsguir4 and Cuba DO
. % do green and white 81 Doningo Do
50 do old CoVstnmsnt Java do
N 50 do old white nsticshs
IS hal. chests Gulpow5sr. imp III II Tea
20 boxes Plug. paFs cpbbf superior Tobacco
II 5 butts Cavendish t DO
\ is Kegs Garrslrs seo,eh 1 Rsppss snuG
IS boxes ground p p papers I p.,O.r
5 baga grain
\ 10 kegs ground Ginger
Agl0 do Race 90
10 do Rimsnto
Il 80 do fresh Cloves
~ boxes ssngsr's Mustard
IS do coIgslst and Polknd Starch
so do do and Kirkasan's Brown Soap
Is do No. Chocolate
IS do Mould Candles 81 and IS
30 dozen pa inted Pals
40 meats 81 Sugar Boxes n.
20 boxes vsrisgated and Rosemary Soap
~ AekH tDoi8V Il,
10 boxes 6g blue, 20 kegs sslaraIus
700 lbs alum
IS 6oEen NssoB's backing
10 coils leading lines
25 dozen bed cords and leading lines
800 lbs copperas, kegs saliReue
= tieress rice Z
$40 kegs dutch msdder. 500 lbs putty
s. kegs extra white lssd
4 Is boxes bunch raisins
Soft shell almonds and eaasia
IS lbs mace and Dutmegs
500 lbs Epson salt
casks super New York cheese
so reans foolscap, letter, plain e ruled paper
so do wrapping do Ipaper
Shot assorted ard Dupont Powder
100 sacks 6ne and g A Salt
Which he oilers foe sale at reduced prices
All cash, or punetual dealers will certainly lose
nothing BY giving him + call, whose attention
b. especially soliciis. =
WILLIAM RAYNE,
, King street. opposite the Custom House.
IAlexa ndria, March 2s, l644-3t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28
For sale,

fFA06R hundred bushels Oats. efahe crop Of
i542-qualily very good. Persons want.
ing Seed Oats, &oel5 DO veil to apply early.
One hundred barelsnf Corn.
Two or three frssh Mich Cows. al
wish to hire boy IL ar IL years OF age, VII,
has been accustomed 70 farm work.
w. 2. TURNER.
March Il. Isl4-si
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28
House for Rent.

THE house at present in the occupancy Q
= Dr.. Raam. back Of The PresbytsrianC Church
belonginglto the Rex.S Tuston, Is offered 10
rent, from the lst day or April.
March ass C. G. STEWART.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28
CHEAP ESTABLISHMENT!
B0QgS 3 g9gQNg.
John Avis. ,Tr.

KKT0ULD hereby respectfully inform his
w friends.and cpstomersahal he coutinues
al his Old Stand, door Eastof Carriers Ho.
tel, where v III De sapsran;ly KEEP, on hand or
made 10 orderat the shortest notice. every de-.
scription Of BOOTS ana SHOES, manufactured
Of the best materials, and BIZ experienced work
meu.8
Niysprices will in no inssanca exceed ibose Of
any other manpfactory ID the place -Aaor indeed
those sold in Stores Ny Boots shall be manu-
featured as cheap ss the cheapest and the pub
lie may rest assured that The worksshali be done
IL better manner and o. as low PricsE g ihe
homemade work sold Id the stores. !:
AT the earnest solicitation Of nu1ber Of tho
fciiizens Of WITHHELD, BE- has consented 10
open room that Town FOR the purpose 0: TAX
ing measures and leaying work, aud invites bis
Smith6eld frierds 10 calisand examine the qua
lity Of MS work, coaidens that II needs only
such examination, and q look at his bill OF
Prices, 10 secure theircuS.nm. He has taken
dhe room one sdoorsweSt of Beckwi,hs Store,
where he may be found Oh ssery Thursday
The season Of year is al hand when seilie-
ments Of standing accounts are generally made
and my friends are respectfully Informed Chat
their bills have been dFawn OF and tia. Ihey
Willie waited on shortly
Char!esiown. Jan 4,l894.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28
ROr Rent,

THE Room under the Episcopal Lecture
= Room. Possession given lst April.
3 w. LAKELAND.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28
MANTIJ AMAZING

yKyHE Ladies Of shepherdstown and ils VIII
L entity, are respectfully inforned that
MISS CAlHARiNE NJ SaEETs, has commenced
tne above business, iR the room opposite H.sssrs.
webb Markets. Store, where she will be
hsPPy to'eXecuie all orders in either ofihe a.
Dove branches. She will be regularly in The
receipt .ofthe Essbions from the Easter1 cities,
and respectfully soliciis the patronage Of tae
lad es. ~
Shenheristo VIII, NAreI~ 7-3s
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28
cApnrN SrEne

4 SUPPLY Of Fresh 0sr5en Seeds-slso late
n and sarly Psas-nnd FioEer Seeds, Just
received By JOHN r Brown.
March %.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28
For Rent,

WyHE Office now in the occupancy Of B, F
u Washington, Esq adjoining my dwelling
Feb Is. VIM LOCK.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28
For Renf.

9NHE Mansion House Of the late Jas elena.
u deed, known - "clenbnrRis.1 For par
tieulars inquire % The subscribed 10 Martins
burg Possessioh given on The Isl day Of April.
RUTH GLENN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28
For Rent.

a LARGE two Story Stone Dwelling HOUSE
IN aud Lot 10 South Bolivar. Il hiss two
rooms on the first andsihree on the second floor,
two garnet rooms, two basement rooms, six fire
places
Il will be rented to suit applicants Posses
sion given on the FIRST April. Apply 10 David
Kooree, Hsrpers-P Ferry.
/ Feb 80. WIN ANDERSON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28

NHk subscriber has for sale so Barrels Of
= Corn. Also, 50 bushels Of Mercer Pota-
s'es, picked for planting.
GEORGE W. TURNER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28
Store House FOR Rent.

SNUIO HHUUISC KOK IACAAts
7NHE Two Story Brick Store House, with an
- excellent cellar Underneath. now occupied
by Mr. John B. Packet, 10 the most business
part Of the town, is for Rent.
Possession given on the first day of April next
apply 10 THOMAS RAWLINS. =
Charbestown. Feb 90.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28
IRON! IRON!I

Domestics, BurIaps, &C.
lust received.
q Heavy Tuillsd 0sssburg. FOR negro s.
Clothing plain dos,
"a, 10, and 3 1 Brown Muslins,
Bsst Maryland Peniisnliary Plaid Cotton,
Blesehee Muslins,
Ph0nix aud Lonsdale Nsnkeens,
Knitting Cotton, sc, 10 which the attention
of the farmers and others in want Of sue good.
L politely asked. We are determined 10 offer
them on the most pleasing terms
MILLER q TATE.
March IA. 1874.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28
RIFLE SECARS

n HAVE just received frssh supply Of supe-
rior Rils segars, made purely Of The beat
Cuba leaf Also. varsity Of oihsr ssysrs, to
Nilsa II - sTIEMoNe:
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28

lFBy Divine permission, the Rev. THOMAS
Buck wall preach At zOar Westinghouse, on
sunday. March 81.
March 81.
A meeting of the Smith6sId Democratic Asso-
citation will take place on Saturday the 3Osh
instant. HEsRY BEDlHeER and r H. BUreHER,
Esqs. will address The Association.
Meeting 10 take place st 2 o'clock.
HENRY MYERS,
DAVID PULTZ,
JOHN w. PACKET.
March2 Secretaries.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28
Wanfed.
& y ANW a Bill u HABM
FOR SALE,
HI Jefferson County, va.

HyHE subscriber offers for sale, . very valu-
j able TRACT OF LAND, belonging to
Dr. Alexander cambridge, now in the occu-
pancy Of Mr.. Minor Hurst.
The Farm above mentioned contains o36
ACRES, ofIwhicb there il = proper proportion
in hne timber, and the rest cleared land OF the
very beat quality Its location is most desira-
bic in point Of access 10 market, being distant
only one mile from tho Baltimore and Ohio Rail
Road, and within . quarter of mile Of the
EShepherdsiown and Smiih6eld turnpike. The
Buildings upon the land are comfortable. and iB
all respects well adapted to The convenience
Of the purchaser.
The terms Of sale can be ascertained by APP
plication TO ADAM S. cambridge.
.7gent forsDr. a S. Dandridgs,
KerneYsYiIle. Jan 25 lS44-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28
VYallled.
NOTTCE.

~ ~ = AG&Ss
A Ii persons indebted 70 The Estate Of YIN
II Arsas. ir.. decd. are hereby requested
TO come forWard Immediately. and settle their
fetrectiye accounts, a il is dssfable that The
AFFAIRS OF Che Estate "a closed Is sneed,ly As ,os.
siole. Those having claims sgs;nst asiJ eeiate,
are requested % present them prpperly authenli.
Gated fof settlement
LOUISA AfsAY, .aSS.'t,
Harpefs-Ferry. March a.
IL The undersigned has been duly author.
lied By the above rsnad Administrative, to
transact coy business in connection with the 4.
bose named esisteJ
THOMAS r. EApNsHAW.
q CIerlkship Wanted,
EnY an individual who can give sstisfsesorx
k0 testimonials for cspscitt, SC.
address }. R. HarfeEs.FsrTS.
tiAreh 81
:
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28
Lime for Sale,

S1UsT burnt Kiln Of line near the Depot,
- Chsrlestown.
"a few tons Ground Plaster also for sale.
.HLEBY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28


K7EiI. 81 sold. ), The residence Of the late
~ asBry Kritcher, one and ihree-quartei
miles spfth oG epherdstOwp,
o. TsarsaaYfhe 2sih Of March, ls44.
An ,hs Personal Property Of The said Erischsr
consulting Of.
Sir ,cork Horses,
Eigks LEAD 6f Cattle,
7soslre Hogs, ~ Sheep,
Too Hdgons and Gears,
Taree Bar-shsar PlOughs,
Too Shorei Plougis,
Too Harro,cs,
One single-shorsl Plough,
? pair Of Hay Ladders.
2 Wheat Fans,
.7bOut 5000 pounds Of Bacon,
Also
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN
Flu RNITU II H.,
And Eumber Of articles too tedious 10 emu
merale.
TsRMs or salE Ia credit Of nine monthi
will be given on all sums ofEss dollars ana up
wards he purchaser giving bond and approves
security. For ga sums o. and under SIS, cash
/ No property 10 be fenoyed'till toe terms 81
sale are eompiisd with.
2 JOSEPH MYERS!
ADAM KRlTCHER,
March al, lSlt ssssa'Es
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-06-14
TRACTS. TRACTS.

Fifteen different kinds of Anti-Slavery Tracts,
can now be had in large or small quantities at the
Freeman Office. Others will be supplied Just as
soon as the calls of our friends will Justify their
publication.
Those now on hand are
l. The Slave Power. 4 pages.
2. The Missouri Compromise, by Gen. James Apple
ton, A pages.
8. The war ofSIavery on Northern Commerce and Ag-
riculture, by C. t. Torrey, 8 pages.
A. Longfellow's Poems, 8 pages. s. Daniel O'Con-
nell's Reply TO the Cincinnati Repealers, IL pages. 6,
One more Appeal to Professors of Religion, Ministers and
Churches, who are enlisted in the Struggle against Slave
ry, by William Goodell, Esq, 8 pages. 7. Duties and
Dignities oe American Freemen, by James G. Jackson, IL
pages. 8. What can | do for the Abolition Of Slavery
by r. Hildreth, A pages. 8. The Tyrant Paupers, or,
Where the Money Goes, 4 pages. 10. The Compact, or,
What has our State Politics to do with Slavery, 4 pages.
H.. Causes of Hard Times, by Alvan Stewart, Esq,
pages. IL Right Sort OfPoIticsl A pages, Is. The In
auence of the Slave Power, 4 pages. IA. Bible Politics
4 pages. Is. Persons held to Service, Fugitive Slaves,
&C., 8 pages,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-06-14
"The Land Of BeuIah,"

When ] read Bunyan's description of the land
of Beulah, where the sun shines, and the birds sing
night and day, | used to doubt whether there was
such a place; but now my experience has %convinc-
ed ne of it, aud it infinitely transcendS all my pre-
vions conceptions"
"Were | to adopt the language of Bunyan, |
might date this letter from the land of Beulah, of
which have been some weeks Il happy inhabitant.
The celestial city is full in my view. Its gIorieS
beam upon me, its breezes fan me, its odors are
waited to me-, its sounds strike upon my ears, and
its spirits breathed into my heart. Nothing sepa-
rates me from it but the river ofdeath, which now
appears as an insignificant ril, that may be cross
ed at a single step whenever God shall give per-
mission. The Sun of Righteousness has been
gradually drawing nearer and nearer, appearing
larger and brighter as he approached, and now he
fills the whole hemisphere; pouring forth a flood of
glory, in which J seem to float like an insect in the
beams of the sun; e~xulting, yet almost trembling,
while | gaze OH the excessive brightness and won
dering with unutterable wonder, why God should
thus deign to shine on a sinful worm. A single
heart and a single tongue seem altogether made.
quate to my wants. want a whole heart for eve.
ny separate emotion, and a whole tongue to ex.
press that emotion."-Dr PaySon.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-06-14
The Reformed Crows.

The following piece af drolIery is found in a late
Illinois paper:
Col. B. has one ofthe best farms on Illinois river.
About one hundred acres of it are now covered
with waving corn. When it came up in the spring,
the crows seemed determined on its entire des-
%truction. When one was killed, it seemed as
though a dozen came to its funeral; and though
the sharp crack of the rifle often drove them away,
they anon returned with its echo. The Colonel
at length became very weary Of throwing grass,
and resolved on trying the virtue of stones. He
sent to the druggist for a gallon of alcohol; in
which he soaked Il few quarts of corn, and scatter
ed over his field. The b~lacklegs came and par
took with their usual relish, and, as usual they
were pretty well corned; and such a cooning and
cackling-such strutting and staggering! When
the boys attempted TO catch them, they were not a
little amused at their staggering gait, and their zig
gag course through the air. At length they gained
the edge of the woods, and there being joined by a
new recruit which happened to be sober, they unit
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-06-14

A Pill fora Duelist.-An apothecary having re-
fused to resign his seat at a theatre to all officers
lady, the officer feeling himself much insulted. sent
him a challenge. The apothecary was punctual
at the meeting, but observed, that not having been
accustomed to shoot, he had to propose a new way
of settling the dispute. He then drew from his poe
ket a pill box, and taking from thence two pills,
thus addressed his antagonist: A IA man of honor,
sir, you certainly would not wish to fight me on
unequal terms; here are, therefore, two pills, one
composed of the most deadly poison, the other
perfectly harmless: we are, therefore, on equal
ground, if we each swallow one; you shall take
your choice, and l promise faithfully to take
that which you %leave!' 1t is needless to add,
that the affair was settled by a hearty laugh.