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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-10-09

: The following noiiee, from the Richmond
whig, Is transferred 10 our columns, 10 give our
reader. sn idea q The progress Of Medical
eeienee 10 The Medical College ., Riehnond--
I'd Institution which ongh, 10 Be sustained BY
yirriaisns.
TERRlFic SURGICAL OPERATION.
TO he Eai,srs Of he wig:
GeasIsne1--A Rev weeks since you announcI
Cd 10 The public saecessful opefhtion-the re-
movsl ot two.,Airds Of The loser jav-by Prof.
W1aNkA. Of this CITY. o. Friday last, 10 the
ptessnce &c abnataifsy spectators. be removed
Is satirs jau from The aaels % one side 10 that
q he opposite, with 40 enaimous tumof ostsd
rareomal. The portion Of the jau removed, IS
lhsf uhaeh contains ell Of The leesh. The IN
nor weighed ever "a ponnes- The horror VI
ne epsfsiion can only be appreciated By those
NO wishessed il. TIE calmDrss. dellbeIaiiou,
Lii Ard promp,ness Of the Saigon, inspired
AZ. rness aiers with eoaidence that ell would be
1zeil aAd ID tueniy minnles from he lime The
ar, incision uas made, The operation was com
pls,sd. Nov, The ifik day from the operation,
I'm msn 4 ieine we'll, taking food. and giving
+ premise or spssdy festufslioo. Within The Last
len days,I have seen Dr.. Warner renovs
skiuhls mamma, large malignant tnmer--
/ psrf6rn saccsssfolly The operation q Lisholo-
~, snd sziraci iafgs atone fren The bladder
! of 8 b,s four Jsars old. ] doubt whether any
epetatof il his country h.s performed - naey
inpoliahi cpesa,ions during he lasi six monlh'
I. Dr. Warner and Vhen L i rscolIecied thal
De Medical sipjsuts hare bad ,cesss 10 them
his coe6dsoNY nad earnestly nay every fIie1s
q Virgins lfEe The Medical College II Ibis q
n upoa liz co1siterati6n cf all Who are sngsg
q IN rITr inr n Ur;~ntr ~ e1cin6 in fhi1 4 \.
cI<A6oEinS Sllie,, OBSERVER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-10-09
Cheap Dry Goods,

ZNHE subscribers, thankful for the liberal s..
- tronsge hitherto extended 10 them. s. j
leave 10 say that > continuation or thai pstrr.
mage viii be duly appreciated. They will con-
tinue 10 sell al small advance above AUCTION
Prices. knowing By experience that's quick pen.
~ is better than slow shilling.
Persons wanting Staple Goods at the lowest
market prices will be sure 10 6bd them al their
store. as they are careful 10 selecting the best
goods the market affords.
Citizens and strangers wishing 10 satisfy
themselves IS to the facts, will fad il 10 their
advantage 10 call on the subscribers, a. No. SO
Baltimore sirtst, where they will 6nd good as
sortment Of STAPLE GOODS. and any article
not fonnd As represented may Be exchanged, OF
i desired, the money returned.
Cloths, Cdssinseres, sc.
They keep constantly on hand choice IS
sortnent Of Low Priced fine and super6ne
Cloths, cassineEss and Vesiipgs,
Linen Goods.
IAluays on hand the best assortment ii The
1srkei, such q Irish Linens, Sheetings, Pilloa
and Bolster Case Linens, Table Diapers, Da-
4 msak Table Cloths. Dsmask Napkins ard Tow
eiipgs, which they will sell By Wholesale Or rel
hail, 70 cash Or punotual customers, a The very
lloWcst market prizes.
i JOSHUA R0YsTON & CO,
Joshua Royslon, Nc. s. Baltimore -,
n Bowep RoyAop, One door abovs Triro
lGeorge Merrike1 lets Alley.
Ksl.inors, October ?, i5t5-2uf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-10-09
Hats and Cams.
Wholesale and Retail
HAT ESTABLIsHiIENT.
100 Baltimore st /, Baltimore.
FRIGHT & ROWaRD.


RESPECTFULLY call The attention Of the
~ citizens OF jefferson county 10 their estab.
lishmentfor the manu- facture and sale
u OF HATS, in which may be found .
lslge and general assortment Of ALTAR.
ticies in their line. Their establI,h.
uaent combining within itself every facility for
complete workmanship with al The latest i'm.
provements in neutrality-suspicious. only the
most scientific and experienced workmen and
usirg the best materials alone, they are enabled
with the aid OF long practical experience TO pre-
duce an article Of GOODS unsurpassed BY any
thing in this or any other market.
To the Retail customer they sre prepared To
furnish description Or goods warranted 10 give
the most eminent satisfaction, in fashion, dura.
bility and intrinsic worth.
The wholesale dealer will end inducem mems
TO purchase in the fullest and best selected a.
sortmen's 10 be met with in the trade.
The fashion for the successive seasons regu.
lsfly Introduced and allowed TO surpass all o.
theirs 10 point & beauty and merit,
Gentlemen's, youths, and children's caps, Of
new and bssutiful patterns always kept on hand,
which they offer for sale. with an otssr articles
In theislne, al the lowest possible prices Their
terms Of Sale will be found liberal and accom-
nodating, and every effort used 10 sSiitle them
to The patronage Of liberal public.
WRIGHT HOWARD,
Fashionsbie Hstiers,
!. No 80 Baltimore sireet.
Baltimore October q lS45-lv
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-10-09

,LkAhnka DisfHgDEnFea.
Nov iauoch thy bark upon he wkve-
Thesea i spreadiDR wide-sS
And boldly eaze Upon The fo06
Nor fear 70 stem the tide
Ha shriBk'si ihos from he silver aprayi n
The sky aboys isleIsar, y :
And kindsed spirits lend Z toies
To bassls viii ,hyftar.
mo eoss, see uiihis the siehi,
& To make assurances firm,
And shall I Sentufein that bark
Tia. nauatins bark, this germ
Upon Jon, vide, uneerlain vasei
Obi something 10 my heart ~
Assaiis my faith, ssbduss ny nerves,
! u feel de eowards paris
Kesp tisk sky heart, and firm ny trust,
Antsputb shs ffoAniog wave
No dangers harms the conscious strong, II.
Nofconquets o;ef the braves
Does not ibis sweeping, mighty World,
Speed in space Immensei
IT'S teiu commands and mind that guides,
Aad they can guard you hence.
Thy waiehful bark, from fancies free,
Shall meet no devious way
Then steer i, like ;fusly shaft,
Along the dashing spray:
Lsttruh and honor steer the helm,
And letyouf motto read
- never sserve from duty when
There's jasiiee 10 the deed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-10-09
Book amt stationary Store,
ARD # 4e
YinME/ HOOK .vYHnuf0cfOyu.

kSLNNE/ Hook .WHM9EfNcfOfH.
VHNHE subscribers have for sale large stock
= Of BOOKS, Stationary and Blank Books,
consisiingin part Of
Family and school Bibles; Pocket and School
resiaments; M1tciiell's. Oneys. Smiths and other
Biographies; Kirkharn's, Murrsy's, Smiths, Fra
ser's. and Coinly's Granmars; Comly's, Web
stor's Combs. Towns and Hazen's Spelling Books,
United States. Finer son q, Gobbs, Sanders, and
pictorial Headers; Walkers and Websier's large
and small Dictionaries; Primers OF all sizes; Toy
Hooks plain and eolored -Almaaacs, the Farmers,
Franklin and Eomic for SAC altogether with Il
large assortment OF Miseellaneods. Classical and
.EheoioRigal Books Animals for SAG.
TIL !. - STATIONARY.
Bonnet Boards, Fools Cap and Letter psper, 81
very low prices; Wrapping Paper, Slate. and
hing Paper Perforated Pspsf for. needle work
Black Steel PEP Ink, Il superior article.
p. S.-AThislnk has stood the test, and is consi.
dered the best Ink in the market, being entirely:
free from all destructive qualities. and is equally
advantageous ~ be nsed by the quill
Gold and Silver Pencil Gases Gold Pens end
German SilverPe and Pencil Cases 10 6ar; Purses,
Pocket Books, Wallets. and Money Befis.r
Sealing Wax, Red Black, and colored. IN small
sticks; Penknives. Desk Keises lvosy Folders, &c.
Printing lux in kegs from 90 to 100 lbs.
The above, together with complete assortment
Of almost every article in he Book and Stationary
line are offered IT the lowest market prices for
cash. or 10 trade for Rags at The highest market
BLANK BOOKS.
| Blank Books Of all sizes made 10 order end ruiz
ed 10 any pattern at y short notice, and constant
supply alwayso on hand, Of Medium, Denny and Gap
Ledgers. Journals, Day Books, Record. Cash snd
Invoice Books, Memorandum and Pass Books ; Cy-
phering and Copy Books. made 10 The bestmanner.
Country Merchants and others are invited 70 call
- sN'.1' l. PARSONS q PRESTON,
Book sellers and Stationers, ISL Pratt ST. adjoin-
4 ing the Railroad Depot, Baltimore.
September IS, lS45.--S5.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-10-09
CVRT.AIN GOODG..


1NHE subscriber has ON hand and offers for
- sale = large assortment Of Silk and Worst
ed DAMASK Or different colors-such Is Grim
son, Drab, Green, Blue and Scarlet Dsmask,
silk bindings to match, &c, figured curtain mus
lins, hair cloth. &c Gilt and brass rods, curtain
ornaments gilt rings and curtain hands, &c. he.
FEATHER BEDS IND MATTRESSES.
On hand large sssortmeni Of Beds and Mat
iresses, inside OF the best eurled hair, moss,
curled palm leaf. hue hackled husk Of different
sizes, &c. 4.a =
HINDOW SHADES.
He has Just rscsised large assortment Of
transparent window shades, of different patterns.
VENETIAN BLINDS.
Always on hand and made 70 order Venetian
Blinds Of cifereDt eolofs and sizess made in The
best manner.
C0Tr0H WEDDING.
Also on hsad, large and small Sizes Of white
aud black waddine. By The vholesqle o. retail
All or which will IS sold very lev nt
G. s. GRIFRfTHs
Uuho,s,erirx 4 PAPER Hanging Warshonse,
No l2a. Marksl street.
B,ltimor.. October 9. Ies5-ly
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-10-09
Shoe Thread, shoe Tools,
and Findings.

IN HAVE received by The late arrivals from
- Liverpool (direct from the tnannfseinrers,l
large and general assortnle u of SHOE THREAD,
viz: Brown, Green, Half Bieached, Whine and
Yellow. with q fine assortment OF SHOE
FINDINGS, which will be sold as low as the
same quality can be had for in this or any other
city. LAsrs, Boot Trees, Sc of nv own ma.
nufacture.l
AIso-D unlop's5 celebrated BLACKLNG, al
factory prices, lower than any other Blacking
in this market.
Country Merchants wishing 10 obtain articles
as above, that can be relied on, would do well
10 call and examine before purchasing.
p. 5. Just received, superior lot Of Gill.
| ing Irvine.
EPHRAIM LARRABEE,
No 20, South Calvert ST. Baltimore.
Sent 25. iS45-xl
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-10-09
UMBRELLAS, P.aR.dSDLS, .4yVD
iSU.N SHADES

sa1s1',ner having purchased the extensive
LA; ~. Rhia isnnia1tory. recently establish
"'Is eorrer OF f.'ttle Sharp snd Baltimore
80 = rave 70 inform country mel chants and
!. !, = ven - me public generally, that be
u W e accommodate them on terms fully as
49, s ssh DC purchased IN Philadelphia or
n os us Stock o. umhrellas. Parssols ami
pufacture, and will he found rs extensive and varied
o'ner ~ me country. Detrrmined 10 sell al
be respectfully invites the public to give him cali
FRANCIS BEEHLER,
B~limore. Oct2 fsl5-6m -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-10-09
RWmNuRWNDa

14rNdSsssyt <.f1SafssJsss
4 Fryl1. st,sstslenf conriAntly o. hsnd. ald
a. 80 ,oorder IN the shortest time. and Of the
-, ,.-,cr;.lt n. u Corner Of Lnnbzfd and Light
$500 BSllinote. A. CLIFFORD & CO.
baltimore, oeta. isis-em
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-10-09

A correspondent Of the London Times
says that nearly one milion and bali Of
dollars are invested in cotton and uoollen
manufactures in Turkey. The Sultan has
established. Il bis own espenss. works 10
mine coal and make iron on The borders
Of the Black Sea
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-10-09

One Of The composilofs IN the New Or
leans Courier received letter fes days
SEQ, while Il work a his case. Informing
bin iba, fortune Of 0.000aad been
left him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-10-09

An essence Of coffee has been intro
duced into New York. ane 10 said to=be
much used among the higher classes is
Europe. A quart bottle Of il. Is sold for
10 cents. and will make from one 10 Two
hundred cups OF excellent coffee. sccord-
ing % The size Of the cup. aud the taste Of
The drinker.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-10-09
Parasols, Whips. Canes. Sc.

4 II THE WAY FROM PARIS ,-Fn.rr,s
bEEHLkHs No. ia6. Baltimore Street. = few
aoors below ne Clipper Office, begs leave to inform
NJ numerous friends and customers - ..Hrurttd
try merchants most extensive varied
aiu beautiful assortmenis Of
"a. fara a Canes, Cane Heads, s Whips,
nasc ever neen offered for pile 10 Baltimore,
mined 10 sell as chesp as any other
ps;,"Is,, p me country, whether in New York,
l.eeIph's, or IN this city, he with eonfienc re-
L., purchasers to give h'rh call. His sssort.
Baltimore, 0et2 ts45-6m
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-10-09
EXTENSIVE AssoRTnGEMT
S. Il o " . S

A .or,nsal q s, se.S which ws have now.
10 Store, embracing great variety, adapted 10
country use ANY order enclosing The cash viii
be promptly attended 10. and whatever article
is ordered will BE- sent - good as u the buyer
were present..
No. Kitchen Companion Cooking Steve, ta-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-10-09

HRA recsnl eensus Of Louisvills makes the
population q he city proper 37s2ls.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-10-09

4 Substitute tor cofse.-A le,le, frsm
gentleman 10 Hon. H. L. Ellsworth.
Washington, says the ripe seeds Of the
plant oAvd. much used iu soup. &C.. burn
ed aud used as coffee. Cannot be dis,in.
epishsd from il. even the best Java. The
seeds are sown an inch deep in drills four
fee, apart. in May. and cultivated like cora
OF peas. /, yields sbundantly. and Is very
healthy. Dir. E. has the seeds. 81
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-10-09

From these prices q liberal discount will be
made 10 those Who buy tosell again.
In addition III ihs above. we have Kitchen.
Parior, Passage, Chamber, Hall, and CHURCH
Stoves, for burning Anthracite 81 sis5minoul
Goals Address
KINEs 4 RUSSELL.
No. 30 Light Street. Balsimoy,.
Sept. 4. ts45-S3.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-10-09
Balfiss,ore DirecfytV, ]
FOU N TAIN INN
LATE bELIzHoosEk 81

WV. DIX.
ARTHUR T. FoGa,
fpfAYlNG leased this extensive ard fasaiite
80 esiablishmeni, and eatirely renovated asa
re hiled itnoroughly, 80 that il can compare adj
vaniageo4sly with any similar esis Dish meat it
ne Union ma We no hesitstioD in eGdealofIng 70
sitfacfihe attention ef the travelling pablo %
his fayotite Hotel. II the most slreaaaos K 1eys
iions, jeinedio every possible c,nxelieucs 70 be
found elsewhere, can insare sue Ihey pledge
themselves ihst its former We 81 repsIa-
tioa sbsIsnS, only b neFited VA Shlp 4sssh.
u accordance with the djfieniiies ef The
times, they have determined To reduce iheir
charges 70 correspond. TERMS SIPS PER DAY.
Baltimore, Oct 9, is45.-,f !.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-10-09

MO 2Qo, Baltimore Street. near Charles street.
~ Baltimore, keeps constantly on hane large
and general assortment Of goods in hi. line Of busi-
ness, viz
/ Satin and Worsted Damask, assorted eolors,
Watered Moreens.
Cashmeripe, and Borders to match,
Curtain Trimmings,
Cornices, Ornaments, and Curtain Rings,
Embroidered and plain Curtain Muslins,
Curtain Bands and Clasps,
Silk Cords and Tassels.
Curled Hair snd Moss, Feathers together with
q general assortment of F.
Curtain Materials and Upholstery Goods. 81
Also, a large assortment 6f French aud American
Paper Hangings. suitable for Psrlors, Drawing
Rooms, Chambers, Halls, Ge together with Bor-
ders, Columns, Views. and Fire-Sereens.
He makes 10 order, Bed and Window Curtains,
Feather Beds, Curied Hair, Moss. and Husk Mat
tresses, Carpets. Cushions venitian Blinds, Shade
Blinds, and al work in the Upholstery and Psper
Hanging business attended to.
Country Merchants and Others are invited to give
me q call
Baltimore, Oct 2, Isi5--fy
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-10-09
Robinson & Krenaer..

"HoLESAi.E and RETAIL Tin and Sheet
Iroa Ware AIsnufaeturefs, 81 SIS I,aIti.
more Street, three doors above Howar,IStreet Bal-
lmore, have ON hand snd are constantly manufacture
ing Of the best mater ials and workmanship for city
and country trade. general assortment OF
Tin & Sheet Iron Ware !:
Britannia, Block Tin & Japanned Ware
which they offer on the most reasonable terms
Metallic Roofngs, Sc done 1t The sho, test notice.
Goods sent TO any part Of The city free or charge
All kinds Of Lead work dore and rrpairetI. An
orders thankfully received and promptly atendedto IN
Z5ne also for sale. =
B4llimnre. Oct 9, 1s45-Sm
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-10-09
b. N. HURT ].
Hat Manufactures.

No. 1873 Pratt Street, Fire Doors Belos Hanorsi
81, NORTH Side. Baltimore
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MEoIcAL coLLEeE.

Tao. D. srrvrssos, Esq.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-10-09
Baltimore Directory

Baltimore. Nay %, 1915. -if !
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-10-09

n RESPECTFULLY call The attention Of th
NV citizens Of Je fferson county 10 ihnir esial
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-12-25
CHRoNICLEOFFIcE.
CrNclHNArI Dec. IN Ists

,. NiNciNNArf, Dec. 20, 1913.
WESTERN. WATERS-The river has Ial.
len inches opposite this city since Yesterday
morning and isstill declining. The ice mon.
.opoliscs the river this morning, rendering il
impossible for any boat TO leave or come into
port INV
LARD-A sale Of 5lS keys and III hill.
No Yesterday at 7Bc. -
llOGS--A sale yesterday afternoon of 2o3
head from river. Dead, at So. 75aSd div -,
2VV ibs; % from Butler county. nv wi 5inbs
at 81 IL; 40. drove, at S3,SlaAd. div. at
ZOO lbs; ~ az. wt. 2f3 lbs, at SO. 5O--tLe
lowest sale OF the season; 500, Nv. wt. 2OO.
at y small lots from wagon at $3.50 In AZ S7
mostly at and above 3,,75.-Thcre are mo-,
many IN the pens, and until more moderate
weather The arrivals will necessarily be less.
cned. a sale OF 700 head good bacon hogs
yesterday at 81. "6'
HlDES.-A sale Of 80, green. at 81. The
general prices. rs '"'
CATTbB.~-A sale of "a Kentnckv. nc So,
17o IBIS. al S3,75 per 100 fbs net: 3S do av
VT. 300 OF S2,S7; 10 Ind. do, same ayersge
at AZ SO ''O "'0'"ec'
6lc. 0'''' "o' - al
FLOUR.-A sale of 100 bbIs frorn s,,,o
last evening, at 81, 30 insT. and delivered. IS
10 tins morDing from store at si,62L. -
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-12-25
G )MNEaC[rL R; orr.
THE MARKETS IT, NJ v /,

THE MARKETS.-The N. Y. Herald of
Saturday, says: 1--WE are to day in receipt of
later news from Europe, per Acadia, at Bos-
loh, which Is OF nature to depress our -four
market and put stop to transactions. which
to-day, have been very limited, at decline ON
rates previously current, with sales of Genessee
at so, early IN the day-and on change. sell
eIs offered il at that, but buyers were not in
Suned TO come forward. The market for
Wheat has been very quiet; we have no sales
to notice. The effect OF the news has not been
shown by any transactions since received: we
give the prices current on Friday. Rye so &c.
Northern and jersey corn SO a Soc new South.
ean ooc.; oaIiey-no sales buyers offer 81 l. G.;
oats 4Sc. Doc; wheat l30c. 1860.
"Cotton.-The cotton market has not OPEN
CT yet under the adrices per Acadia. The ONLY
purchasers III the market to-day were manu-
% 1,., who have taken 300 bales at de-
cline oil one eight to quarter cent on prices
paia Yesterday. The effect of the intelligence
VIII not BE- perccpible for few days"
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-12-25
Correspondence of the Baltimore Su,.

WAsnNGToN, DEC. Il, AS.
The letters aud newspapers by the Acadia,
haye created here a deep interest The gene
raj ttopf,9 ( lopulat feeling in England is more
moderate than we liadany reason ip anticipate,
in regard To the Oregon question. Many here
have supposed, ever since MIR. M Lanes app
pointment as Minister to England, and the
annunciation of the .'Union," that, "thoueh
not charged with the Oregon negotiations he
would smooth the wdy for its adjustment"
Mr.. Mcl.anc was instructed To urge as
sort OF remuneration To Great Britain Tor the
loss oi the great part of Oregon, the policy Of
The new administration i'm regard to the Tariff.
he idea OF such a compromise meets with
favorable notice ON the part of the British
press. am not sure that there is not much
init Our part of the bargain will certainly
be fulfilled, for a relaxation of the present
Tariff is considered here as ccrtain. Ii more
over appears that the most intelligent and
influential portion of the British people would
willingly assent to the 18th parallel as the
boundary. The suggestion OF Senator Niles.
that the question will ultimately be settled
on this basis. is considered here as being
strongly sustained by the general character OF
the Intelligence just received.
Tins administration appears to have the
prospect oil surprising all It's predecessors in
good fortune. The Texas affair, The Mexican
dlfiicuhy and the Oregon question. are all, as
It would secm, TO be brought 10 happy con
clusion by Mr.. Polk.
The Union" of last night gives in full Mr..
Douglass important bill Tor the protection OF
settlers Oregon, until the joint occupancy
shall be terminated. Ii is 10 be followed By
another, extending territorial government
over Oregon The last scction advises the
President To terminate the joint occupancy by
giving the notice forthwith
The fourth section, granting a mile square
OF land to the settlers, appears To Inc 10 con
lilct with the provisions of tie Convention OF.
1877. A grant ol territory is The ASS ertion of
Executive sovereignty over it. MIR. Polk
declared, at his table the other day, in the
presence OF members and others, that he ~ ould
veto any bill containing such provision.
k1Ihc widew of Col. Alexander Hamilton has
again visited this city. have heard that her
object is TO offer TO the government the Ham
iiton papers, which will be oi vast historical
interest aud importance.
MIR. Calhoun arrived here last evening.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-12-25
READING THE NEWSPAPERS

The striking difference i'm intelligence aud
manners between the families in which well
conducted ncwspsp ers are hdbitually read by
both Young au,l old, AMI those io whom the
journals come as strangers. valued onlv as 81,
much waste paper, has so oisSl bccna ibieci
oil reinarh, thatit is not required odwellupo
the matter; though the superiority OF the one
class who read, over the other, who ar. con-
tent TO dwell. as il Mere, la darkness. is. 80
obvious, both IN adults AMI in children. That
they almost appear Ia. b. al ,ls.lcrent races
Lcavuv the general b~ncfit ont ot the ques-
ton, we come now To particular instances
bearing upon the matter of dollars and cents
as connected wi,htlIe reading of nswspapsrs.
IL is statcs IN the Reading Dcmocrat that a
iarmer IN Ssaisburgh Township. Lancaster
county. Pa, who does not take newspaper.
and Therefore had not hearJ of the great riscin
tfrc price Oh all produce, caused b. the late
foreign news, sold his whole crop of corn.
asnoumung' to several hundred bushels. a few
days since, for four cents bushcl below the
lair market price,, ana this, too, after every
newspaper reader in his neighborhood had
proii,ed by the rise which they were apprised
oil through its medium Afarncr in Chester
county, sold his wheat crop few days ago
before he had heard of the rise in the grain
mrket, and thus lost a considerable sum
With the newspaper would have saved him.
These are facts, and the editors who state them
say that names can be given, il necessary
10Th oi these instances happened, within q
wee'Sor two: and may be- mentioned probab \
as but two from many occurrences of a similar
KIM. IL is very likely that such men often
lay ''they have no time to read:" but it is now
shown by their losses, that il is, in fact a part
OF every mans business tn read the ncwspa.
pers, ii he lacks inclination to read any thing
else; aud we add, that had these farmers taken
the Saturday Gazettc,' Tor its ample weekly
Reports oi the Market" alone, they could no,
have fallen into error about the prices of pro.
duce, the greatest pains being thus taken tc
give them the earliest intelligence
Gozcttc.