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The Weekly register., 1844-02-24
whig state CONVENTION.

the Wing party, held pursuant 70 pre-
Gus appointment in the city Of Jackson !
on the 9TH day Of February 1914, the
Hon. Edward Turner was chosen Pres
ident Of the Convention, and George
Winchester, DIR J Il Williams, David
Montgomery, J 4 Ventress, and A Ilors
dy were appointed Vice Presidents.
On motion, John NJ Dofiield and Ev-
crard Dowsing were appointed secrela-
ries.
On motion, Reso1eed, that the Ser
geant-at-Arms Of the Legislature, be
requested to act as sergeant-at-Arms of
this Convention.
On motion of Judge Guion,
Resolred, That the rules ofproceed-
ing Of the two Houses of the LegiSa-
ture be adopted as the rules Of proceed
ing of this Convention.
On motion, Resoired, Thai DR. Joseph
G Wall, Of fernando, and Mr. r Dow
sing, of Columbus, be added 10 the list
of delegates, heretofore appointed by
the Wing party Of this state TO the Bal
timore Convention, in May next.
Oh motion, W C. Smedes, OF Vieks-
burg, was also aided 10 the delegates 10
said Convention.
On motion, Resolred, That a commit
tee Of eleven be appointed to present
the names OF suitable persons 10 this
Convention as candidates for the office
of Electors in the coming Presidential
contest.
The President appointed Messrs "
r. Miles, u.s.. Yergcr, A. Knox, Luke
Lea, II L Jarnagin. w Brahan, Max
well, NJ Smylie, King, " N Brown &
a Patterson.
On motion. James L Hodge, Of VIII
kinson county was added othe delegates
10 the Baltimore Convention.
On motion of Mr. Jarnagin,
Resolred, That the Hon. 5 S Prcntiss
be requested TO address this meeting.
The eloquent gentleman enchained
the attention Of his auditory during the
retirement of,he committee appointed to
select electoral candidates. ero 49,
Il nva a9s e961ea ee' zee .ppoined 10 report the
MONIES of suitable candidates for the Of
flee ofElectors. through Mr. Miles, their
chairman, reported he following names
: JobnI Guion, of Warren county,
Peter B Starke, OF Lowndes,
e Alex B Bradford, Of Marshall,
/, T Jones Stewart, Of wilkinson,
Isaac n. Davis. Of Ponola,
y Henry Gray, Of Winston;
Which report was received, and tn
gentlemen named therein, were unan
mously chosen by the Convention
er the electoral candidates Of the whig pa
nd ~ Of Mississippi, for the coming Co
iy test.
On motion, Mr. Gray was invited
at address the convention, which call
ut obeyed in an ardent and enefgel
speech.
On notion, Eesolred, That a Cent
Committee or seven be appointed by t
20 Chair, whose duty it shall be to fill q
q vacancy which may occur in the cleo
raj ticket.
INC The char appointed Messfs s.
ow- Prentiss, Robert Hughes, 2 Oshattu
Luke Lea, W r Miles. " G Richal
I'm and DR. j " King
i resolution was passed, feques
snch oenflemen Of the whig partl
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The pfopfielors Of Godey's Lady
Book offer gratis e subscribers z copy
ofs.The Dravsil,g Room A'anuaI,a ! which
sells al ahe book stores for - 90. and
contains 10 large qoafto engraving
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o. There seems 10 be as near nothtRS
doing at Jackson as can we'll be lmagin-
ed. We learn verbally that the Legs
lature has adjourned, and we say the
quicker the sooner, and the sooner the
the better for the State. The following
from the Vicksburg Wing will give the
reader about as much light on the sab
ect as there is any need for.
"Thero is virtually nothing doing
here, not solitary measure of import
ance, has yet passed this Legislature
In fact, portion Of the members seem
more interested in forwarding the views
of J. f. II. Claiborne, Than in legislatlng
for the good Of the State.
at is amusing 10 listen to the thous-
and reports of caucuses and secret meet
ines which hourly occur mere; and al
though little groups may be seen sitting
round the m dnight taper, IN secret con-
c!ave. have not learned that solitary
measure has been concocted for the
benefit of the poor, degraded, misru!ed
State of Mississippi, or an effort made to
replensh her bankrupt treasury. IL an
individual wishes his name changed, or
any body asks to have dry branch de-
clared navigable, it will be acted on
forthwith, but il any important measure
is introduced, the orators arc upln an
instant, making long winded speeches
for the benefit of their dear constitu-
ents. The Claiborne -ioashing com
mittee seem 10 be the most busy persons
now about Jackson.
"Ladles faces and concerts, are all the
go here. There is to be another con
cert on Monday night"
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Mike Walsh, speaking Of pipe laylng'
says;
THE cant about pipe laying during
the last Presidential election Is all lfoth
and clap.trap; and it's indeed about ev
cry other election lVs lad as n'"e'''
+ mol more ihan The Wigs; and every
man ID the democratic parry, who knows
any thing about the matter, knoms that
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:. ,.n introcs
The New York Tribune says. ''lohn
Tyler, acting President, has issued a
proclsmation, making known 'hat pub
lie sale, for the disposal Of such Of The
iands, ceded 10 the United States by the
chickasaw Indians in 1882 and Sd
shall be held at The Land Office at Pom
totoc, Mississippi, on the second Monday
in May next
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ii O II G. II !.

d HEREBY lorcwaru al persons from
4 trading for tie following described
note, viz
.4noie. tlr1ira bg.tle undersigned. for
ne suut IL s575, datett sometime abou,
.dvgnst, -fast; payablc January lst. 1915
10 1bsafoml Baker, uifhoat dnterest
The above described note will not be
paid by me; the consideration for which
The same was given having Wholly fail
ed. D.L. BOSWELL
ponola.-Feh. G, I844-43-.3w
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NOTICE.

The undersigned. Commissioners Of
insolvency, on the Estate of Noien B.
Dickerson. deceased, will meet at the
Probate Clerks office, in Charleston,
Tallahatchie county, Mississippi, on the
Isl Saturday in each month. ior eight
cen months.
A. B. BELTS,
Z. T.. ARMSTRONG; Cont'snrs
A. g. HARVlSON, !,
Charleston, MI, Feb. IL, lS44-49-5N
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Rg II I. - yy "a y


From the subscriber,
~ ~ on the Cd day of Janua
=, Fri uary last, his yellow
80 boy BOSE. lie is a
: ~ boat feet, 8 or 10 in
zv~.-zzS ches high, has large
scar on his right check, and his front
teeth are decayed near the roots. lie
had on kersey paniaoons and roand-a-
bout coat-a Jeans dress coat, and steel
mixed oyercoat Ills likely he may as
sumo a fictitious name, both for himself
and his owner. Ills first name was
Charles; but having another by The same
name. we called him Bose.
Any person delivering said boy to me,
lodging him in some Jail, or giving me
such information as will lead 10 his re-
covery, will be literally rewarded
Il. b. HIBBLER
R,J,root. Feb. l7.sI344-5O-2w
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The river is now down to low water
marx The Yazoo Belle is above, and
without a rise in the river will hardly
be able TO get out.
There is large quantity Of cotton at
The different landings on the river, wait
ing ihe.rise Of waters.
The Madisohian, from its neutral po
siition between the two great parties o.
Inc country, in It's advocacy Of John T's
Ter, deals the Van Buren democrats sons
unpalatabletruths Witnesslhe follow
ing:
"When Mr. Clay had an oserwheln
ing majority in Congress, IN abolnlnf
> bic prohibitory tariff passed both Ilos
: ses by the casting votes Of Van Bure
u Democrats, forty Clay Wings voting
) gainst it. And now, when there IS
y Van Buren ma orily, motion 70 mod
- ~ The Tariffs rejected. e
VS. For three ears, while the Clay par
at IN Congress was in the ascendant, /
petitions Of abolition fanatics, ay /
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Adnailsissrator'sNo 4 Notice.

A ErTERS of Administration having
i beet, granted TO the undersigned ."
iLe Estate Of William X. Duke, deceaS-
ed. by the Probate Court Of laloonsns =.
county. at the September Fern l049 =,
thereof. Notice IS hereby given 70 az
persons Indebted 10 said estate 10 ''lnNo l
immediate payments; and those having
claims asuinst said estate arc hercps
notified 10 present the same iorspayn'en'
within the time prescribed by law -
this notice will be plead IN bar ol 'he''
recovery.
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Jan
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,


PoNoLA COUNTY
Crcaif Court, Norcm5er Term. I843.
rs. Bill for divorce.
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ftr Remorai-I'he office Of the kee
ister has been removed 10 the new pui"
ing immediately in, the ressfs ol els S'e.
occupied by Hun. & TO.
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EXECUTOR'S N0TICI

EIECUIJh . W. IICL
n ETTERS Teslameniary, on the Is
tate OF T. ]. Calhoun, deceased nav
;n,. been granted TO the undersigned a.
the November and December term a.
D.. l843 OF the Probate court ol la'ia-
ha,chie county,
Notice is hereby given TO all persons
holding or having claims against 'he
estate Of the said decedeui, 10 present
/ tbem. dulv authenticated. within me
t;n,e prescribed by iaw--oiherwisc hey
will be forever barred.
JAMES +. tsALHOJ \. Eaec5@@ e
MARGARET CALHOUN, hf
fcutrir ofthe last viii and testament 9
'I Thomas ]. Calhoun. deceased.
Dacan,bcrS15. 1876 l-oN
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-.-.s-s-, $500, t,a ro'1owcd by ~
,ers more fhrilIina- II,
e as 10 1aTsfa he once fair fame OF Mlsss
sippi 10 everlasting infamy fora mere
legal technicallty! and make her name
an obiesA Of universal execration ~ for
something like a geographical error
.Itis only poltroons, or The pefildf
Gus, who avail themselves of'the leas
fear to break their promises, and b
wanting in their duty says Vattel, q tn
men who are now participating in The sal
urnalia Of loco-focoism at Jackson. an
who have broughtus thus low, thus Dc
graded, answer very well to the descrl!
ton. Tyrants place themselves above
and beyond the law. Twice have the
refused TO ratify alaw Of Congress, WI
which they ough, TO know, if they kno
any thing, that they are bound 10 COZ
ply, and have added this, with 9th
criminal blunders TO that Of Repudl
lion. Butletihem 60 on,
aFor nothing eaathey sodanailation add
Greater than that
''PRo PArRIA.r .r
Belmont, Feb. 90, 1914
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uoesicd 10 inform the Electoral noini
noes ofihcir selection by this Conven-
ton as candiIaIes, and leq0cst their ac-
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AdrmisaTstrasOr's Notice.

Belmont, Feb. II, l844-5o-2w
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-26

,
FLOUR I'VE hare no change 10 no,e in the
price q HoFar3 street noar from ihst quoted
yesterday. which IVES "a l2i from stores Ear
good mixed brands--no sales io-dsy The receipt
prics eooliDnes 81 81. No transaction IN CITY
Milis--hoidefs ash 81 ..
GRAIN There Neie sales this mnrnins Of
good 10 prime Maryland red vhrat at sss93 els,
and Of ofdiaary 70 good 81 1883 els. MaFv-
lspd Hhre corn 3sa39 cenis. and yeslsv t0a42
essfs; rye 66s67 ceuis and oats 25a27 cents
per bushel. We quote closefseed al ss.95ssts7
so for good IL prime
H0GS.-Livs hogs srr selling at sts4. 1874.
and killed (,shicb are IN considerable demand) al
s3.s7ias4 25 per 100 ibs- according 10 size and
quality.
CENTRE MARKET--Thefe was an abun-
dant supply n the above market this .nnornine
Best prin, batter sold al 37lst0rrnts. Iomp do
l0s20 cents; tnrkies IS css.asJ 50 piece; geese
b0a69 cents do; chickens l0s62l cents q pair;
pheassots 55se5i ernss do. PartriJses f2lsI5
piece; canvass back ducks,not plenty. S2sS2. so
a paiSi red heads slasi. 25 do: and black heads
so eents doi eggs ia20 cents per dozen: rabbits
20a25 cents pair. Buck vheat meal SO per 100
lbs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-26
|.M.qRRfEN,

10 Baltimore, on Thursday morning last By
the Rev. j. G. Morris, D.. d., Mr.. HENRY S.
FoREEs, Of Shepherdstown, TO Miss Mana c.
BENSON. youngest daughter Of the late Peter
Benson, of Baltimore.
On: Thursday evening last. by the Rev. w.
B Dpllop. Mr.. RoBERr@IUcAs Jr., Of this
town, 10 Miss CARoLiNE L MOORE, daughter Of
Mr.. WIN. Moore, Of this county.
On Thursday evening the 10Th instant BY the
Rev John J. Suman, Mr.GEoReE F@BoLJz, OF
Berkeley county, TO Miss MARY am GRUBER,
second. daughter Of Mr.. Jacob Gruber, Of this
county.
GA Tuesday, nth instant, by the Rev. J. A.
Gers. Mr.. wiLIIAM Wins, Of Berryville, 10
Miss MARY WEsr, daughter Of Mr. VIM. West,
Of this county.
On Thursday last, BY the Rev MIR. Wilson,
the Rev MIR Fox 10 Miss NARGARET MlrHEws,
daughter or the late Enoeh Mathews Of Berke.
ley souniy.
On, the 2sth ult BY the Rev. George Reed,
Mr.; LusTER RELY 10 Miss sIDAET HASEr-bOth
Of Frederick county.
On Tuesday evening, f7tbs by the Rev. VIM.
B. Edwards, Mr.. CHkRLEs BAREEy q Miss
Mar ELLEN NEwHxM-allo Of WINCHESTER.
bn Thursday the 18th instant, BY the Rev.
A al. n. BOYD. Mr.. JAMES PAsGLE TO Miss ELIZA
RlkKER, daughter or MIR. Casper Rinker-aIl Of
frederick county
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-26

On Saturday evening last, in this town, after
few days illness, marked with extreme suffer.
inv. ELISHA, son Of MIR. Harrison X. Goran, Of
So Charles, Missouri, 10 the 4thyear Of his age
s.Too fair he was, too brighv4o be
\ An inmate OF world like this,
Twas Jesus called the child away
To dwell with him 10 endless bliss"
On Thursday the 5th instant, at his late resi-
7deuce 10 Smith6eld, Mr.. Dawn FARSswoRTH,
in the 57th year Of his age
10 recording the death Of this man We add
another testimony TO the long list Of those who
departed this life under the blessed hope Of the
6uaI restitution Of all things. At n very early
sge. Bro. r. began TO search the scriptures, and
became quite conyersant with the subject Of
rsliviou. and although the views which he en-
,erisiued respecting the SAsIouR OF TIE
WaRIp.n were unpopular with many ofShis
ueighbors, yet he continued firm therein until
~ I,,est moment of bis life. This was mani
$3.50 .hort tine before be died, when he CALI
"a his family and friends 10 his bedside, and reg
naked. that be hoped that they might be as
= an reeonciled 10 their fate rs he was 10 his.
inns he died calm, composed and serene /;
fully believing IN the blessed doctrine Of Uni
versal SALVATION. HIS end is peace. $.
On "wednesday evening, the llth instant, al
Honey wood. the residence Of Col. Edward Col
SION. N The sch wear Of her age, Mrs May
Isras THOMAS. reiictof the late John Hanson
Thomas. Of Maryland, and daughter OF the Late
Rswleigh colston, Esq. Of Berkeley county.
On saturday morning, 18th instant, in Mar
Et;nsburr. Mrs. SussS BkESnER, aged about 50
wears. relicf Of The late Frederick Bremen.
On Mopday the 18th instant, amer short but
M ;nfol Illness, Mr.. WllLlAn KRoEsEN. In the
ssh wear Of. bis age-leavlng diseonsoIaie
vile and three sons degoledy sllaehed 10 him. 10
mourn over his sudden demise. Mr. Kroessn
/ vas long known as The proprietor Of the Globe
Hotel. Of this town, and By his kindness and ar
bsnily 10 yisilen and others, won for himself
/ and his House, a reputation that viii long SUR
siss him -.Naiinsblvg R,pnhlean.
n siauuion. on wednesday The iih instant,
Mrs. ErizA c. BALDWIN,, in tie seth year 0fheF
see. She has lived The lie Of christian. and
died trusting ia The assurance. nBlessee aFeihe
3ea1 who die IN the Lord ~ Sisunien Spectator.
/ % P-idsy morning last. in baltimore, hIrs.
ANN soruonIsB1 BREcEiEnlDsE, cousoyt Of Rev.
/ Dr.. Breekinrides. sfier leog and painful a.
ness, which she bare with lhe msekesi resigns
lion.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-26
CoTTAaE RIIIT.T

DIV L&ELlNG HOUSE
fine large Barn, recently erected Spring,
Smoke, Corn, Poultry. and Root houses. Also,
house for servants, together with other requi.
site out-buldiog 6, all i6> excellent repair.
There is upontihe premises fine YOUNG
ORCHARD oEchosce fruit,in full bearing: and
also near the house there is a large limestone
spring which affords running water in most Of
the fields
do not deem sit necessaryIto give further
particulars in reference To- the Mace as I pre-
suhne fn1r an wIrO ~ ~ 80 -
call4and examine the property for themselves.
and 10 any such ] shall be happy 10 furnish
whatever information may be requisite, on APP
plication 10 me personally. or BY letter. post
paid. HENRY BoTELER
Ang Is 1s44-tr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-26
WA@MG WAT9@Da

XX7ANTED 10 purchase, about TwoHUN-
wv DRIED ACRES OF LAND, of the first
qualify, having sulficiency OF wood and water,
and being well situated as regards IFS proximity
TO Mills, and the facility Of access to markets,
and in an agreeable and healthy neighborhood,
For such, reasonable price in cash would be
given. Ahyperson possessing such, and desr-
Gus Of selling, might do we'll by addressing a
letter to me, stating terms and other particulars
at Washington City, d c.
JAMES B. H0LMEAD,
Dec 10 l844.-7t Auctioneer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-26
music TEACHES.
CHARLES a. HEIR,

Professor of MLulsfoo
m EsPEcTFUELY offers bis services 10 the
HI citizens Of Charlestown and its ririnity,J
10 the capacity o. Teachcrof Music.
He viii give lessons on the Organ, Piano,
Flute, Guitar, and IN Staging and thorough
Bass
be can give The most satisfactory references
in regard 10 his qualifications
He can be found al Mr. Czrier's Hotel
Nov 81. le44-3m-
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ATTENTION !

DERsoNs holding the RIFLES belonging
III 10 the State of Virginia, under the Con-
stituiion Of the late Potomac Rife Company"
are most earnestly requested TO return the same
to Mr.. w. L. wEBB, forthwith. Those who'do
not return their Rifles BY the lsl OF March next.
NAV expect 10 fnd their bonds in the hands of
proper officers for the collection Of the penalty.
Shepherdstoun, Dec 10. ls4f-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-26
HOTEL
u AALs5 III
SheDLlertIstaMn. Xn.


NNHE subscriber oaer, for sale. the House
u nov occupied By him. as Tavern, ,al.thc
Corner # German aud Priacess Streets. Is
Shepherdstown. JedeFSon county, Vas This
house has been1lang and adyAntsgeously known.
as The prineipal 1Punlla House 10 the place.I-I,
IS commOdioas andsweli situated Cor business
with extensive stables, ice house, smoke -1ouse
nc. &c.
The terms Of sale4will be liberal If we'll se
cured and possession given on the11st day of
April next Far furthef, Information anply 10
the subscriber the Premises, or E LIS Esq
DANIEL sENTLER.
gil the above described property is not
sold az pritste sale. before the First Safurlas ii
March merit, u will then be odeTep 81 public auc.
ton, on The premises, upon the following terms.
VIZ -one-thiTd in twelve, and the halsnee ia
twenty four months; the deferred pasm to
bear interest from the Isl day of April, 1915.
TO be secured BY BOMBS with approved personal
security, and deedo strasi on the premises.
DANIEL ENTLERs
ShepherdstOwn. Dee - M
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q 9A25s :

I FlFFE nnaersigned would not do justice Ii h;s
Is ownfeelings NOT 70 his kind friends, were
he ii Withhold his acknowledgm for The We
~ lla.terng acknowledgment ne has met with
siace his feuarn 70 Eherlrsiown, IN the joiner &
csrpsnis,ipg B,tsiaSss and wo,ilJsa 10 all. that
hi. best salarts wilhe directed to please The
piainest ot The most lastidi1ns.
Z Call ami see him, q few doors west Of Dr.
cos6ei;sg N MYERS.
lniy 1 IS44 If
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Notfrfs.

aTBy Divine permission. preaching nav be
expected a the house Of Mr.. Henry Rowland.
near Kiblelown; on Saturday, evening The 2sih
instant. at early candle light and on the next
day. SUNDAY, a. 10 O'Clock. A. NJ. Several
preachers win be 10 attendance.
Dec -. le44.
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TRUSTEEsS SALE.

TRUSTEES SALE.
HEY virtue Of deed of trust from Hiram
Id Carney % me as Trustee. | will offer at
public sale, for cash, 10 The highest bidder, on
SATURDAY the 18th day Of January, the fol-
lowing personal property, viz:
3 Feather Beds, Bedsteads s Bedding.
/ Trundle Bed, Bedstead and Bedding,
One Sfaebodrd,
One large Dining Table, r
One lange Breakfast Table,
7ico dozen Chai,s, r Carpet,
Tuo Bureaus,
One Candie and / York Stand,
One giH looking Glass,
One "a hour Clock,
One Desk and 2 Chests,
Pictaes and Frames,
One template Store,
Tubs, Kettles, POTS, Sc, together srit1s
aAthe
HOUSEHOLD & RITcHEH
FURNITURE,
Of sad Carney.
The same having been conveyed 10 me in
trust, to secure Inc payment Of a certain sum
Of money due 10 Hufiah Maddox. which deed Isl
on record in the Clerks Office Of JeasrsonI
County
sale 10 commence al 10 o'clock, Il N.
ROBERT RUSSELL, Jr,
Harpers- Ferry. Dec 10, 1874. Trustee.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-26

a Negro Woman, &c.
10y virtue of a deed Of Trust and an addilioa-
I'D al Written authority, The undersigned VIII
proceed 80 sell, 10 the highest bidder. al public
auction, on THURSDAY The och instant, Che
day sitter chrisimas
"A ualuable Negro Homan and herl
infant Child.
Terms Of sale-cASH
ANDREW HUNTER. Trustee.
Dec IL. 1914.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-26

VyHE subscriber offers his present residence
for sale. The terms can be arranged 10
suit The convenience Of he parchasef---sntl Ees-
session given. ifdesHsds Gu The Isl Of January
next. Z. c. C0RDELL
Sept. 5,l6E4.
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NegrOes FOR nire.

L. s ' s. ! e S. s5s a0 oSs.
Of Slaves Of both sexes, belonging 10 the heirs
Of Thomas jackson, Jun. deed
E. r. HANCOCK,
Dec 10, l644. iGbardisn.
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COMMISSIONERS Sale.

OOHHhttntSShOAeE SdLCs
HHY virtue Of leceee Of the Circuit Supe-
BID rior Court of Jefferson County, dated
November 6, lS44s the subscriber appointed
Special Commissioner for that purpose, will
proceed 10 sell at public auction. on Saturday The
2Sih day Of December, 1874, in front Of Dsniel
Enileras Hotel, in Shepherdstown, all the right,
title, interest and claim Of Henry Licklider, in
and to that certain tract or parcel of land, ~
ing and being in the County Of Jefferson, with
in three miles Of Shepherdstown, containing
Fifty .fcrcS,
and adjoining the lands Of Jacob S:aley, George
Reynolds and Samuel Licklider.
Also
A House & Lot,
Situated on Washington Street, and known in
The plat of said town as part Of Lot No l65.
Also
The Life Estate Of the said Henry Licklider
iig and to l24 Acres Of Land, more or less, ad
joining the lands Of Jacob Staley and George
Reynolds.
Terms Of Sale.--A credit OF six, twelve and
eighteen months, requiring bonds with approved
security for the payments, and retaining the
title as further security, The so acres Of Land
and the House and Lot, are subject 10 a contin-
gent right Of Dover. The undersigned Will
convey such title as is vested in him.
JOHN NJ. JEWETT,
Special Commissioner.
MI 90 1874
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Negroes for Hire.

..;. q h':is sss. ' es"ss YEA. q
Men. Women, Boys, and GIRLS, in Smilh6eld,
on SATURDAY the 2sth1inst. ! shalt expect
of those who hired Of me the present year, 10
meet me on The day Of hiring TO pay their bonds.
VIM. 3. WILLIS,
Dec 10. Guardian OF z. A. WHIiA
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-26
4 For Hire,
Negroes for Hire.

\HWlLL DE hired, at public hiring, before the
W doorof Jos. NJ. Brown, in Charleston (,
on Eiidav iAt 2Ith inst Il Dec a number Of Ne
groes consisting or nfeu, " sssso, BoyS ana
Girls-beloDging 10 the estate OF Joha Griggs,
decd. RIGID WILLIAMS, .9aanr,
Those having in possession any of the above
negroes, will return them on Christmas day,
properly clotned. RiW.
Dec. 5, 1874. [Spf Jeff eopy.l
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Notice.

a PPLICATIoN is intended 10 be made TO
N the Treasury Department Of The, United
States for renewal or payment Of The following
certificates OF stock, credited 10 the nams Of
James Stephenson, of Virginia, and believed 10
have been lost, viz:
one Certificate pr. 81. on which Is due 81. SO
One DO 3 pr. CT. &c Is "a 80
One IA. pr CT. deferred 60
Nov ol1Ia4A-6t