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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-14
I, .Corn. RYe. "a -llals.

1NHE subscriber wishes 10 purchase al lhs
- Millyile Mills Corn, RI e, and Oats, for
which The highest price will DO paid. Will
give the highest price in cash for empty Flour
Barrels.
ALso-ou<Aand and intend keeping constants
ly, large quantity Of COARSE and FINE
SALT, which will be sold low,
Wv. osBURN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-14
Axes.
S e I. r Z ~ q @ = e..
G. REAT rig INS!l
a. & q, w. Holland.

EEAVING just finished taking an inventory,
IA and finding their stock Of goods TO DO new
and extensive, have concluded 10 sell OF ln time
to make room for the spring purchases, 1t a
small advance above FIRST cost for cash. Our re-
gular prices have given general satisfaction ;
and further reduction must therefore be a
great inducement.
complete assortment Of Cloths, Cassimeres,
Sattinets, ves,ings, yeyets, sains, Silks, White
Goods, Cambrics, Merinoes, Alpaca Lnslres,
Chusans, c. ape de Pekins, Cashmarei for la
dies cIoaks, FlaDnels very cheap, British and
American Prints. French Chintzes, heavy lot
of Domestic Goods at last springs prices, less
than they can now be bought 10 Baltimore !;
great variety OF SHAWLS, and in short eve
~ thing wanted in the Dry Ga DDS line.
Call and see the subscribers, il you wish to
procure great bargains.
Az G w HOLLAND.
Harpers-Ferry, Jan IL, 1914
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-14

Tassehser IIafn VIII pass over lhe road
every day.
Passengers will be taken up or set dohH at
uly point on the line Of tie road.
| The reduced charge for going aud returning,
will be extended, only, when tickets are taken;
and passengers who take such tickets will be
allowed the privilege Of one intervening day.
| Persons who do not take tickets, will be
charged six cents. per mile, for whatever dis
lance they may travel on the road. The same
rate WILDE charged between any Two depots on
the line OF the road /
BY order, Sc,
Anil I3. 1919.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-14
Fashionable Tailoring.
James HI. Birmingham.


I'D ESPECTFULLY informs the citizens a
Ia Charlestown and the adjacent country
that no has opened TAILORING ESTAB
| LlSHMENT few doors East OF Mr.. David
Humphreys Store, and nearly opposite The
Store Of Mr.. c. w. Aisqaith, in The Shop Cor.
merly occupied BY MIR. Thomas ID. Webster
where ne IS prepared TO execute IiptEe neatesi
and most fashionable style, all articles in hi:
line Of business, and at prices toSsut the times.
From long experience in business, aud the ge.
neral satisfaction he has rendered so far. be can
with safety insure neatI6t, and perfect salts.
iaction 10 those who may be pleased TO patron
iZe him.
Having made ample arrangements TO be nro.
,ided with the FASHIONS as they are reg 1lar-
TX issued, he can promise the very "tip Of the
fashion, 10 those desiring their garments 50
made, and are thus enabled to saw that The
most fasIidous will be served 10 order by Civ.
ing him a call.
As none but the very best workmen will be
Employed, the public may rest assured thai his
work will be both neat and durable
He hopes, BY strict attention to business,
anI punctuality in engagements, to receive a
liberal portion ola discerning publc's patronage.
ChSrlesiown, Nov. 9, le43- en-.
eCP Country Produce will be taken al all
i mes IN exchange for work. al cash prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-14
70 q gEFlps I,MDIMSa
ANOTHER SUPPLY OF NEW


ENilE Ladies are respectfully Invited 10 cal
and examine the followingn rev and beau
tiful Goods, which have been Sc ecleG with great
care, and cannot failtq please The taste of the
mast fastidious.
GhemeFion Brocade, Ia new goodsro dresses. J
Splendid French MoaslEns, (ail woOl,)%
zeal Cashmere do
Grape dp
Satin. striped Black Silks,
Supetior Plain Poult det Fol,
Mourning hlouslines,H
A large and beautiful assortment of Prints.
Worsied Hiits, great variety,
Bonnet Yevets, the most fashionable colors,
Ribbons and Bonnets ID suit, y
Superior Plaid Cloakfngs,
Black and Colored Alpaca Lusires,
Shawis in great variety, A%
Super 8 4 French Blanket Shawls, the most
fashionable article npw wora, with many O.
fther styles entirely new,
Agreat variety Of new style silk and Velvet
Points, M
Kid Gloves, Jet Buttons,
Black and colored silk MIits,
oiusmeniaI Jet Pins, for the hair,
Black silk Fringe,
CDlored Silk Gimps,
Cords and Tassels for cfoaks sc.
fThe above will be found with many other ar
tisles, not. necessary ID enumerste.
I'VE respectfully invite a call.
Dec %. MILLER g. TATE
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-14
School Hooks.

a VARIETY Of Books, such as
IA Geography'ss English Readers, Introduce
lions, United States Readers, No to and 4,
New York Reader, Cowley's Spoilers, Diction-
aries, McNeysns' U S Calculator, Primers. sc.
Also. Life Of Henry Clay 10 9 volumes;
Methodist, Village, and Pious Song Books.
WILLIAM ANDERSON
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-14

Dear Su.-Hon inquire Of me whether have
used your Hair Tome, and the effects
Several years ago nv hair beraf, 10 f,ll -.
pidIy from tie scalp, 6nd had II. nros ~, :,
premature badness. Buriue seyera1 -.
used varehs preparations recon epdsd fnr n.
hair, from which derived no .bensff a,
lengths friend recommended vour Hair Tor;s
I-nsed three or four bottle. areora;nr -
prin ed directions. and Il The end IL IN III
my hair was thick sci, and since its tenas,
turn grey, was arrested.
| have never before given . certi6r
commenting patent medicines which A
miDatelS I sed, as they often are as mncg
ry, but in case ike the present wh;.ref III
the article 10 be benetic faI. and that 4 c.r+ n
harm, | hove no scruples in stating facts Il,
my own knowledge. Yours. &c.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-14

PRIME CHEWING TOB ACCO.
THE subscriber has just received splendid
iot OF Chewing Tobacco, at prices ranging
rom ten e seventy 1--WE cents for good to prime.
Jsn S n ALLEMONG. s.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-14
.M.qDTSO.V EaCTORY.

fnNHIS establishment situated on The SheHar-
Il ldoah River, six miles above Harperssk eE-
~, and -four miles below the Shannondale
Springs, and ia the Immediate vicinity Of Col
Hls's Midi; i now ID FULL OPERATION
4 MANUFACTURING ALL
KINDS OF COARSE
w COLLIE s. GOOD So
And have Al Ibis lime tolerable, and II tho
nfss cf July viii have complete supply Of ell
ne various kinds and qualities Of goods found in
ne pest factories in this section Of country.
winch viii srehanges for ,cool on deliyeryrOr
sen Jor cash, on pleasing terms.
FOR AL cARDING the cash will be required
wnen he rells are delivered.
nave made arrangements with Mr.. JoHS
clAgseE ~ which he Is authorized 10 make con
tracts Tor Wool, make sale Of the goods, or
transact any business hereafter connected with
this establishment.
nope oy strict attention 10 business, prompt
ness, and The good quality Of my goods, to me-
~ liberal patronage, from the farmers snd
others OF Jefferson, LOudoun, and the adjoining
counties. HIRAM REIfIy
June 5. I8l3-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-14

1CHonIsoNIAM = have on hand and
Il shall continue 10 keep, complete assert
ment Of Thomsonian Medicines,
Also rahdreth's, Peters, aud Davies Pills,
Sherman's Cough and Worms Lozenges,
Shermsn's Poorhian's Plaster,
Harrison's Ointment fol Piles, sc.
VIM HENDERSON,.
F4k Rranch IuIy r. . 4
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-14

On Hand,
80 sacks Liverpool Salt, coarse and ine; \
First quality Hsrriugs AID MackereI;
Sperm, Lamp aud Lnseed Oil;
Paints, Dye-woQds, Sc;
Baltimore Sugaf-house and n. o. Molasses;
Large and excellent assortment Of sup'r Teh.;
All qualities Rio and Java COFFEE;
Confectioaary, Spices, Sc; -Ef
Roofs and Shoes--all qualities;
Fur and silk Hats, fur Caps, &c;
all OF which I wiilsell exceedingly low.
N. B. 4 will also keep on hand good as
sortment Of LUMBER,
Kerneysville, Oct l2.iS43.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-14

FESRE subscribers hass received fresh sup
Il ply Of Garden Seeds. ffoa The eeEehra-
ted gardens Of RssIey and Co New York, and
sinclair & Co Baltimore. They have also lust
received large assortment OF Flower Seeds.
emotaeiag neerly three hundred kinds. an :he
aoose SEEDS are weFrsnied 10 be coed.
charlestoun, Feb %
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-14
STONE cUTTrNG

or EVERY VARIETY.
Having purchased an extensive QUARRY 81
the most beautiful While and Fa,iagqied MIR
BE, and an extensive water powerto saw and
polish with, bis prices will be Low. Que
great advantage TO purchasers is, tina, all Stonc
will be delivered al his risk, without any exits
charge
bET@LETTERiNG neatly executed.
BY application TO Mr.. Horalio N. GalIahel,
Charleslown, those who may desire any of tie
! above articles can be shewn the list or prices
and the different plans. He will also forward
any orders, ePitaphs, &c, that may be desired.
0r,by addressing him, al Leilsrsburg, WASH
ington county, Aid., orders canbe filed without
delay.
I9No imposition need be feared as his
,rices are uniform.
January 81 i843-ly. 5,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-14
ANOTHER ANYWAY!

ANOTHER AKNkVAkls
THE subscriber has j4s, returned from tho
= East aPd Is now receiving splendid stock
l0f Neg and Cheap GOODS.
He IS grsssaed that his numerous customers are 90
well pleased With the oxk PnIcE stst<m. BOT few
ask him 20 take less than The price named. His
prices are 20 Low that many Of bis customers have
told him they saved nearly ohehsIf hy buy ing their
goods q The Cheap Cash Store ct
JOHN KEPLINGER,
Hsnmonda Rev.
skephsrdGovn, Sept. IS, tss5.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-14

CHEAP HATS.
4 GOOD article or Far Hats at $500, for
n sale By TIC Sigafsess.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-14
NEW GOODS,

WOULD respectfully invite the attention o
u the public generally. and my friends and
customers 10 particular, 10 splendid
stock Of SeaSOnabIe Goods
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-14


3UNllS ane;eni and wei known esiablishmsn
/ u Is now in better repair 10 malnfsclnr.
Flour than il has ever been since It was 6rs
built, which Is slmosl eeniury-hasing one o.
The beat Rub5ars 10 clean Wheat from 9th lhal
- IL the'Slate Of Virginia, made b. one Of the
awnefS OF 1he.AIill, EfIsBA S. SsrDEa- BeiEe
thus prepared 70 grind all kinds Of Grain, and
wishing TO be constantly employ ed. we would
solicit ali those who have Grain 10 grind %
give i call ard see whether We will not do
4s wsli for them ss app Other Mil 10 the coun-
y. For every hundred bushels Of Merehafta-
bic Wheat. weighing 50 pounds 70 the bushel,
He will give 20 barrels SuperIne Flour, and
stand the inspection 10 Baltimore. or 10 the Dis
iriet OF Columbia. ne viii also furnish casks
Il requested By lie owners Of the Wheat, they
Paying fo- tase sane when ther get the return
Tor their Flour. We will also give 1850 pounds
Jf 0EfslI fer every hundred bushels Of Wheat.
We would rather The farmer would grind his
Wheat with Us Tor toll, than for Us to buy, yet
Il sny prefer selling. we will buy al fair mar
ket price, and par The cash on delivery.
The publict humble servants, IA
ABRAHAM SNYDER,
ELISHA S. SNYDER.
Flowing Spring, Aug ), ls43.--9m.
4 T Our SaU MIL and Plaster MIL
are in good order, and Corn Grinding
In the Cob is regularly attended to.
A. & E, S. SNYDER.
..
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-14

Wanted Immediately.
liza Journey man Shoemaker accustomed Z
work on Ladies' work. To sober and induso
trious man, constant employment and liberia
wages will be given. WA AVIS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-14
CASH FOR NEGROES.

WILL at all times give the highest prices
i in CASH, for likely young NEGROES, OF
both sexes, from. ten to twenty-five years OF
age. Persons having likely servants to dispose
Of, will do we'll To- call on me at my residence,
in Charlestown; and sny communication in
writing will be promptly attended to.
WIN. CROW.
SJanuary S, Is43.-tf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-14
New and Cheap Store.

onTIEIIS5IOM. MOU5 Sc
HNRANcIs DUNNINGToN Of Baltimore,
4 having taken the Depot and Store al Ker-
neysyille, is prepared to do general country
business. Having purchased very low large
Assortment Of New Goods,
such as Hardware, Dry Goods, chinawsre. and
Queensware, Groceries, Sc. &C., he will sell
unusually CHEAP for C fSH Having made
arrangements for the sale pf ell kinds Of PRO-
DucE, TO the best advantage, will receive The
same in exchange for goods, or viii give fair
prices 10 c-sh. ~
Grain and all kinds Of Produce, will be taken
ou-Slorage. forwarded and sold (or account OF
owners 4 desired. Liberal advances made ION
Grain, sc. received on commission.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-14
DR. D JAYNE, Philadelphia. ssA'
PHiLADELpu,I. Mav,tn I6,o

Dr. Jayne-Desr Sir / feel Thai i c,n III H.
say enough in iagor Of YOUR Hair Tan;.1 !,
hair had been falling OF FOR abont ~ ~
and had become very thin.,tbreaten;ny $50 49,,
badness when commenced usiiug ,ons - SEss.y
In about one week il ceased toSfsiI oFs ~.
ased it now for about three mon,h. "a 80" -
full and thAka head OF hair =. ..,s G.t... -
desire. have recommended its nee +, $50
Der Of my friends, who all speak rsl, ~ I.
Ial'nlully employed have no doubt ofiit. gen.
erai success. ! may add that before using sour
Tonic. had tiled mary Or The s.'ps !our
employed for the hair. such =. ibs &c,
os,aht. IL. *. epsIs.lons Of Bear OH. We.
much, if any, benefit. '''ps'nS
Respectfully yours, BF,reH Min
No l72 chesnu. streess
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-14

CAMPHOR & CASTOR OIL.
Z DOZEN Bottles Castor Oil. and 10 pounds
- G4mCamphor, just received BY
Jan SH ALLENORG.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-14

"A certain preacher having changed bis
religion, was much blamed BY his friends
for having deserted them. To excuse
himsslf, be said be had :sevsn reasons !:
being asked what they were. replied, a
scife and sir children.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-14

'kNtiE subscriber iHformrs his friends and the
l public generally, that be has removed Ills
Apothec1ry and Book Store to the house former
d occupied by Mr.. Abraham Isler, one coor
wesifrom the POSI- 06ice.
JOHN P. BROWN.
charle<sown. Feb Is. 1874. ~
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-14
.Jaynes' ExPecfOramf.

a LARGE supply Of The above valuable re-
IN medy for the coughs and colds now pre-,
valling, just received and for sale by
JOHN P. BROWN.
3. Charlesto9yn Ian A.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-14

RucIksIxfm Gloves,
Perry heavy, Winchester make
Jan l5 MILLER TATE
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-14

Il would advise you TO- put your head
10 dye tub. It's rather red SAID a Joker
TO sandy haired young lady.
In returpS sir. would advise you 20
put your'sia an oven. for It's ralhe. soft, ;
was the promp, aud cutting ,feply.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-14
urs, IS B FIrcH.5Mln !
No l72 Chesuu: stresss


HAMILTON, Fob. Is, 1910.
Dr. u. Ja,De-Dear Sir II had not fnEsh.a
ene hrst bottlesof your Hair Tonic, before ~.
sloeu change vas manifest over he bald pari IL
ne e nead % which II was applied IA new growth
q me glossy hair, much like that Of an 10 amt
appeared and has continued to iscfe ass, q lbat
! nave nad y cut two or three times.
began the use Of the Tonic Win Inn
faith that it would ever he s'se q 30
head snd wss as much srrnr;.s,i - my
w" - saw ,ne eject You recollectthe appear.
snce q ny mead when in your Office. assure
You me hair has been nearly. If nor auis.F =
nch long at the times have had II 81. 800, IN
parts which were nearly desti,nfS - ~, e .i.vsc
you saw me. ltwas. however xsrs e. zen el
quite thick. RespectfuIly yo,sr. 80 I. s1Yusn
GEoRGE w. EArou.
PROFESSOR ~ Hamilton Literary and TheoIogi
calSeminary, Madisoa ~ 70
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-14

81
To TuE LADtEs.-W viii you allow !
gentleman with sl indefinite age, adj al.
mirsr ol domestic economy. TO telIIyou
] how 10 remove grease spots from youl
5 meFinos, silks. Sc. without-inioring ihei,
color. Or the cuff or collar Of your bus.
bands coat can also Sc cieaased ia the
sane manner; ia short. any article thai
may be desired, but II Is mole particular.
" applicable TO such as sre made m II
wool Or Of whichil forms part.
Take The yolk Of an egg. entirely RE-
from the white, mix Il With liltle 49,
Watef, be sure not 10 scald The esoS "a
with selts brush apply The mixia,s 49, 80
rob il on The spot Until The grease sn,s .s,-
removed or loose. Wash oifshe esv ~; TX
moderately warm water, aud faallv riess
Oh The whole with clean coll xsier-
Should not al The grease Be removed.
which may arise from being on I lone
time, or moi sufficiently washed. div and
repeal the operation.
Some yeaxs ego. was IN company with
aladY who wore splendid mer;no shawl.
and 10 passing The wheel OF csr,i,oe
she gol her shawl badly smesrea with az
and grease. Immediately apDlis5 ~
above remedy and "a ! few niao.ts IN
va hight assin.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-14

Til. Editors oft,he New York Sunday
Mercury have introduced i new way Of
opening oysters. They say BY spriaklng
handful Of soulf over pile Of them, in
few moments they will sneeze them
selves out of their shells.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-14

IN .dgus Story. There is place ia
Michigan where lhs fever aud ague Is ten
per cent. below par. We heard It stated
recently that poor OK in the; street would
leaa against fence few minutes to resi-
and then STAND oH aud shake iiii all was
blue again. II was also feared that The
wheat crop would be . failure. as they
were shaking of Who will say Mich.
gan il Do.sseas shakes after this
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-14

Wtsiern PoHties.-'A you a demo.
erst. sirF
No. I'm shoemaker
oh. you don understand me. mean
wsalpar, do you take in Ealitics =
Polly Ticks. don't know any gal by
thai name. reckon she don't hive in
these dggins.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-14
From ne somerville IN. "a WI, !,

IRON me Somervile IN. j. Whig !
Some tine since called upon Mr. p, M.,on
Of Someryille, for Dr.. Jayne's celebrated a.;
Ionic 10 restore my hair which vas sb.,s T.,IS
ing on daily procured one bottle. nd anII;.s
i.s contents according 10 the direcfions Mr..
the bottle was exhausted il d,ccyered ~ 80 -.
great surprise and Satisfaction, ihat he v,;.. ~
q ar was starring handsomely ;Ishefefors n,,r
chased another and soon till had ,,sed ~ -.
bottles, and npW, as a compensation. nv h.;-
as thick as eyer "aT y
ana Wnay Il more surprising, my baldnes.
VS. -. 80 sioneu Ds sickness, in which case
.nsls = slcatef Aeee q restore ion--buf was
nefeqasry. pAXo RoeERs. Melhodist Min.
i'sr' MOUNT Horeb, Somerset Co, N J.
Jayne's Tonic vermifage. i ,afs ana 49,.
remedy ioF worms. Dyspepsis, Weakne.s. H 49,.
Of appetite and for intermitiapt fever 800
and Fever ~ iah4 A9ue
yaJne Carmlnatiye Balsam. ;sFneef,. /.
ana easeauai cure for Dysentery. Diarrhn 49, -
,sIa aioroos, summer compaini halie
rams. sour stomach. sick and nerva,sIs .r'.s
scne, heartburn, Walerbrash, Pain 81 s;ern...
o. me stomach, and ali bowel aaec,;a,s Ansss
james Sanaiise. Pillsfor Liver compl.;,, IL.
Psia. hneumaism, diseases o9 he s;n =.
Try ~ me Blood, Cosisseness. palns !. q "a
iimo. Bilious affections, Female Dies. 'ns
LOT ~ diseases where an Alternative 3 - ~
medicine mag Be required. isaSiFe
rlepared only BY Or D JAYNE. No 81 80
% otfset Phiiadelphla. where his osbs,s 1919
o's lsmeoies may be had-and fof sale IL
JOHN p BROWN. Charles,....
JOSEPH CROSBY. Harnsys -. -.
February I, i83A-iy, r - ~
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-14
Notice 10 Passengers.

nm and after the Monday the 10th, The rates
~ Of fare on the Winchester and Potomac
Railroad will be as follows, viz: Il
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-14

a significant reply. IT Thomas said a
sponging friend Of The family tosthe foot
,nsnr who had been lingering about The
room for bali an tofur 10 show him 20 the
door. my good fellow, its getting late.
isD'tii' How soon will dinner come upH
The very rnomeu; you are gone, sir.
was The unequiyocal reply
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-14

'Halloo, Steward, exclaimed fellow
on the siesmboatsNorfoIk. after be had re.
tired to bed. = HsIloo, Steward
What, NASSAU
Bring me The register.
What for. MassaI y
Il want 10 see il these bed bugs put
down their names for this berth before /
Aid-if mol want them removed. :
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-14

IA lake ia.-'Whal do you think Of tht
story Of Jonah and ibe whale z
II wasa greatstake in.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-14

Ikaoio sonsethinp "A clergyman was
one day eatechising class Of children
belonging TO his congregation, and COM
-ieg 10 ! little boy who was something Of a
rogue, be asked him wha. be knew.
i know something replied the urctin.
Well my son what do you know. said
The Pastor.
'Fknow where there u birds nest,
said the boy. but shan teiLyou for fear
you viii stealth eggs, answered the IN.
sophisticated juvenile.
The Arkansas banner., 1844-02-20
? Q R Y
THE DESERTED WIFE.
BY JAMES C. rEReIvAL

BY JAMES q. pERefvAL.
 He comes not-f have watched the moon % down But Vet he comes not. Once ii was not so He thinks not how these bitter tears do flow, The while he holds his riot in that town. Yet be will come, and chide, and shall weep; And he will wake my infant from it's sleep, To blend is feeble waing with my tears. Q how 1 love mothers watch to keep Over those sleeping eyes, that smile which cheers My heart, though sunk in sorrow fixed and deep. had husband once, who loved me--now He ever wears frown upon his brow, And feeds his passion on 9 wanton's lip. As bees, from laural flowers, poison sip; But yet cannot hate--O there were hours, When could hang forever on his eye, And time, who stole with silent swiltness by, Screwed, as he hurried on, his path with flowers. l loved him then--he loved me too My heart Still finds its iondness kindle if he smile; The memory of our loves will nc 'er depart; And though he often sting me with dart, Fenomd and barb'd and waste upon the vile, Caresses which his babe and mine should share; Though he should spurn mo, will calmly bear His madness-and should sickness come and lay It's paralyzing hand upon him, then 1 would with kindness. all my wrongs repay, Until the penitent should weep and say How injured, and how faithful had been