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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
Fresh Merchandise,

TIME subscriber has lately received q full as
i sortment of Merchandise, all Of which he
win sell at small advance for cash, Of tor good
and prompt customers on. months. an Kinds
ofsccuntrg produce wanted, for which Re will
give the highest prices-Lard, Tallow, Butter,
So Call and examine al his New Warehouse
Onthe E. g. Ohio Rail Rca.i, near rDecks's n
Roads. ~. +. DUNNINGTON.
Dee. s. 1917
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22

ALI, psrsons ipdsbted % The estate Of WIN.
IL McGra6, ara noiifed that Payr1enI viii Ae
expeeted without delay; and hose having claims
arr seqnested 70 present them properly authenti-
Gated. 10 snzkle me %. make'a early settlement
q Be- lss s: g;ssI n AARaloN' Asaf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
Furniture Furnishing Store.
Ft4 :- krFEsH. ~.

A his Mandatory on KidgEtreft A exandria,
- has constantly on hand and for sale. al lowest
cash prices, Looking Glasses and Flames, in great
variety, Toilet and Swing do, I Bureaus, Tables;
Wash, Candle, and Towel Stahds; Cane-seat Gre
clan, Cottage, Windsor and Con,inod Chairs Cane
Teaster, Field ffenoh. Low, rundle slat and Sack
ing BedSteads Cots, GIBBS, Cradles, Sackings ana
Cords Feathers, Feather Beds, Bolsters md PHI
lows; Curled Hair Moss, Cotton and Shuck Ma
trasses all Sizes and made order al short notice
! Alexandria, Sept 2s. lS47-ly
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
To the Shareholders Of jefferson.

THE Law Of Virginia requires Slaves TO
j. carry with them A PASS from their master
or mistress, when they leave home, and as the ne
groes are becoming very troublesome, the under
signed for the future, will require the law 10 be
complied with-otherwiSe, Slaves will be dealt
with according to law.
Dec. -, IsI7. TSpirt.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
ALEXANDRIA TRADE.
Saddle, Harness. and Trunk
MANUFACTURERS,
lKMe HFFrr, ArEaaxDRra. Vncru.A
W. m, BROWN,

- Il
[R ESgEGTFULI.Y beeS leave % make him.
he surrounding counties sBi soieifs share 81
their patronage. His long e&pericbce. and ample
facilities enables him. TO offer great Inducements 10
Nose who nay6 disposed 10 give him 4 trial
fis socko Of saddles pf avery variety Risa kind 10
such a. 70 secure to purchaser The pppporunity 81
being EXACTLY SUITED AT VERY MODER-
Ale PRICES ~ constant supply of The follow
ng,psasipnea artisles AlEays % hand, which he
VII y take plessgEs Ii exhibiting, VIZ
Do HI Plain IA.
pqs patept Springs d.
Ladies ao Of evrI> Rstern and latss. style,
Brig.ss Qseses lsrtiptioa,
cSffisEe Hauess,
|. Buggy do web mounted. WI
Saddle Ss Bags y .grea, variety.
Whips ofall descriptions,
Superior quality aud style Trayeniag Trunks.
Eapcy and Hair Il, 10
Silver plated Bride BITS,
,s ssaSs s IS a. so
StiTIhpss Spurs, &C.. E...
Trees and Webbing,
Wagon Cart and DFay Harness, eyseS description,
English Bride feathers and MaitinRalee -
The above, with many othrr aftkles in hhis linz,
he offers at very reduced prices aha the sisss, a.
commodaiing terms. Country Merohslits, farrasrs
and other Dealers are respectfully reminded OF tho
facilities afforded BY the Canal il The way Of iraps-
persaiicn OrdfEscarefally attended to and execgi
n. B.-.,Ms, II. ID. is constantly supplied viii
heavy S6ck Of such malerials "a are'ssed in the
ahoye mentioned business. which DE IS selling as
low as they can be had in The sN orthern cities
Alexandria, Sept -, lS47---6m ti
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
DAVID AFPICH,
Y COnfecti0ner and .Fruifef,

7 KING STREET., ALEXANDRIA,, VA, II
II EEPS' constantly on hand al large supply 81
N Confectionery Of every description and kind
with every variety Of FRUl + and SektEETMEATS.
such as Oranges, Lemons Dates, Figs. He will
also execute orders for FRENCH $C0NFECTION-
AIRY, with neatness and despatch and will. supply
for particular occasions such articles In his line az
ma Be required. Orders from Jefferson and advia-
cent counties, via Canal, win receive prompt as.sn
ton. N XII -EE
Alexandria Sent %. IS47-3m .
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
JOHN ARNOLD
FASHIONABLE
Hat & CAP Manufacturer.

(sORNER King and Royal Streets, Alhxsndra5 re-.
~ specially sblcits orders from Ind citizens Of
Jefferson and Joining counties for such articles al
they MAY want in his line IA large and wen select,
ed stock of the: most Fashionable Stylf Of HATS
always on hand. Orders, via Canal, promptly at
tended to, and goods delivered free Of charge. \
AIexandria Sent %. lS41-3n !. -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
Servants for Hire.

HAVE sir valuable Servants for hire, the
= property Of Catharine Weiizhimer r One
Woman, no better house servant in the county /;
two Girls, both good house Servants; one man, a
good farm hand or ostlerS one man brought. up
in tavern, and none better qualified for that
purpose and one boy, upwards Of ten years
old, smart and likely boy.
GEORGE ENTLER,
- Guardian for CGttariAe Wsishinier-
ShepherdstoHn Dec D 1917 -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
Nerrees far Sale.

WILL be odered - public sale, On Moniay
S wv ~ 97ti inxf1nts before door Of Thomas
w. REYNOLDS Tavern, in Beuyville, ELEVEN
LIKELY NEGROES, consisting q une Man,
three Boys, two Women andsthree children, and
two Girls. the property Of Mrs. Fanny Larue,
decd s--k - IL y
TERMS SIX months credit vilibe giykr, the
purchasers 70 give Negotiable Notes, wen en-
dorsed. payable al the Valley Bank
RANDALL. PIERCE
Err. Of Mrs. Faany Lsrre.
Der. y, 1877.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22

\ rs,.1s Z aSnIt. go ii 4 PR
TUST received another slct of Ground Alum
W aud Fine Satisfactory filled--in fipe. order
and for sale low Also, 4 small lot Of fine b.
con Middiipgs, on hand and for sale cheap, at
F. fDUNNINGTQNS
New Warehouse, near Decke's Y Roads,
Baltimore & Ohio Rail Road.
Dec 5. is47.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
DIED,

In Wiliamsport, Md, on the 10th inst, JOHN
FosrER, eldest son of Armistead and Louisa Hen
derson, aged about years. H.,
On Saturday night week, in Frederick county,
Md. Mr.. JouS CRoSIsE, in the 18th year OF his
age
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22

pY A Protracted Meeting will commence at
Zoar Church, on Saturday the 25th instant
Several Ministers are expected, and the meeting
will coptinue several days
Dec % lS47
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
Bench and Moulding Planes.

r HAVE opened This week, direct from The
j manufacturer, a.large assortment, If PLANEs,
which makes my stock complete. Also TOOLS,
81 every description to which would invite, the
attention of purchasers, as fools sold by rnErtAn
be relied on. tJAS. F.. C4RLINi
Alcsandria,. Decs, 1917.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
:, NEW ARRIVAL OF
Splendid Fancy Goods,

CANDLES-Mould and Dipped Candies;
~ Adamantine dc. for sale by
Dec - & TATE
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
PURIFIcATI0N


II is settled creed in all correct medical iuris-
prudence. that unless the blood Is kept free from
Impurities, the whole system must inevitably be-
come diseased. When the blood becomes clog
ged, thick, and moves through the veins and ar
teries with sluggish motion, we mayrest assured
that sickness, with ls concpmitant train Of evils
Is about 70 ensue. The utmost care and greatest
precaution are therefore necessary, and the sys-
tenn should be closely watched Those who
generally provide themselves with mild and ape
rient physie, should give preference to such as
are OF strictly vegetable nature Brandreth's
Vegetable Universal Pills appear to be the uni
versal favorite, as they are composed entirely of
Vegetables and cooperate so affectually-cleans-
ing the system-Purifying the blood, and remov-
ing all undue hillary secretionS.
Beware Of COUNTERFEITS! a.,
The above medicine is sold by the following
merchants II Jefferson county.
. +, - H.I.o.. 4.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
Corporation Tar.

HNHE citizens OF Charlestoun, will take no
i tice, that the Tax for I8i7 is now due. |
hope all viii be prepared 10 pay when call as
have but little time TO collect in, and .thosethat
are In arrears ior1Sl2 and.lS46, viii please pay
up. Ia. CsG. BRAGG, CoLIscsor.
Dec, is, 1877.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
For Hire;

a NUMBER Of Servants, Men, Women, &c.
~ Persons who hired of me the present wear
are expected TO be ready TO discharge their bonds
Al maturity. II The hiringwill be held onthe
Monday after Christmas the 27thlinstani.
Bee. IS, 1877. N. S. WHITE,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
New Goods.

\. lust received second supply Of Negro
y Blankets, Wool Hats and Caps coarse and
me Shoes, Cloths Tor Sack and Overcoats, very
cheap WINS. LOCK.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22

A. FEW hundred weight still wanted. Th6se
II indebted, who may have Pork to sell, will
oblige us by furnishing rs with some pork--or
Dee. IS. Us. 4 b. N GALLAHER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22

NEGROES for Hire.
I HAVE sir or eight Men and Women which
j IviIl ODER for hire, on SrtardSy tae a5ek iza,
Al Harpers-Ferry. J. J. ABEL
Horses for sale.
-I ALSO have NINE HORSES among them
II pair of Carriage Horses, Zone Of them 4
fine Saddle Horse Also, several other free Sad
die and Harness Horses, all Of them first rate
farm horses; y 80
ALsO-FYpe first rate Cotes,
TccatyfiGe Nations,
$50 Barrels IF Corn,
400 Bushels Of OATS,
And Farming Implements Of all kinds, which
will sell cheap al private sale
JOHN ]. ABEL.
Shannondale Springs, Dec - ISi7.
ISPira copyl
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22

Valuable Negroes for Hire,
E0NSISTING Of Men. Women, Bows and
~ Girls. ELIZA R. MORGAN.
De Is 1917.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22

TIME hireFs Of negroes from me, al Executor
i of. Conrad Kownslar,. viii please return
them on the 18th December al SmithfeId to Mr..
DavidFry, ~he VIII hire them for the ensuing
wear, and receive the hires now due.
-.s JOHN A. THOMSON.
Dec. Is, lS47. Err Of C. Kolcasta(
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
FURNITURE,

Embracing great variety, and Of an excellen,
r. Quality, viz
ESre Bedaedds, high and lolc posted,
Flee Feather Beds and Bedding,
1lco aud half dozen Chairs,
Sir Tables, mahogany and teainslt,
1Ico BareaEs-oae CLOTHES Press, -,
Fire or sir Carpets-4 Looking Glasses,
Ore valuable Brass Eight-day ClOek,
One Book Case-.foxy Toilet Tables, i
F5Rr Wash Statds-.Brass Candlestieks,
Brass Atd- I6ns-Fsnders, Shorels and
T6ngs,- .-t.-F. "a
Qnee,lss0aie, and Earthea-toure,
One large From Kettte-oae Bel Metal do.
Also, his library, tchieh embraces many
Books Of iatsrest and raire, among
them 90 or more Nos. Of TIE Edinb2rgh
Encyclopaedia
Terss Of Sale. A eredit Of sir months VII be
given on purchases oyer s.. BY the purchaser
giving bondwith approved security. On all pur-
chases of IS and under cash,
N. MARMIoN, Adn'r.
Dec. -, 1871. ~ u
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
Administrators Sale,

I'm SATURDAY the Sth of January next
" Of fair. If not the next fair day,) the sub
serber viii offer for sale, al the tate residence OF
Wm McGFaw, decd 81 tT
All the Personal Property
Of said decedent, consisting in part as follows:
.Iico Horses and a Coli; One MiIch Cor,
From, Is to 20 Hogs Of tqrious sizes, IN
cludiag tao Brood Sotcs,
One Cart ard Gears,
One Carrydu and Harness, -.
Iiro IHkeekbdrroicS-tIco Cook Sores,
Spades, SlOpels, Picks, and Croao-6ars,
Drills and .SIedges, K
Tico Mems Saddles, aud one acontdns' do
"A rariety Of Batchers' Tools, :
.Salters' Improved Cfrcatdr Spring Ba-
LaRce-Some Wool, and all has
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22

Horse Fleam Lost. .'s9.TIa
THE person who borrowed my Horse Fleana
Il will please return the same, as have use
for Z: !. N. CARTER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
New Goods.

HAVE Just returned from Baltimore, and ain
i now3oaeringa large and most, beautiful as
sortment Of NEW GOODS, to which | invite
the attention of the Ladies.
WIN. S. LOCK.
n December Is. 1917.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
EX CHAN &c HtO T Ell,
WASHINGTON crfY,
c Ssrsrt i. ~ rsay n Csie.a.s s.i Brsv.'s,
By +. n, MeIlhany,

HyHIS spacious establishment having been
y newly reftied and furnished IN al is de-
Partments, j. now open 10; ths public, for their
parunage and support Il = siiuaeed - COVE
nient distances from the Rail Road Depot Capt.
tol, Patent Once and General Post 066cdf ~,
Boarden, Yisiters and Travellers. win fad
pleasant and capacions rooms, neany furnished,
upDn moderate terms.
Washington. Dee -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22

TUJUBE PASTE-An excellent article for
y Coughs, Colds, &C., very pleasant TO take,
fresh, at T. NJ FLINrS.
Dec Is, 1917
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
Blankets.
ReadY-made Clothing.

"E ask the public to call and examine our
w splendid stock. of Ready-mQds CaOs1iaq.
whlch we are not only selling at less than Jews
fRicEs, OUT are actually disPosing Of them at less
man cost OF material Call and see for your
selves. STEPHENS s. WELLS.
Harpers-Fcrry, Dec 8.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
For Christmas & New Year.

VI SHAlStAdS y NtW AcdEt
I'M ANY very pretty and nice things are TO BE
w had BY calling at 7. NJ. FLlNT'S Drug
Store; such as Primes in convenient boxes very
nice and pretty Figs, Nuts of all kinds Candies
Raisins, Oranges and Lemons, Grapes, dried
CurrantS, Citron, and many fancy articles suita-
Bile for presents on such occasions
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22

Cloths, TWeeds, DC.
TUSf received handsome Brown. Olive, and
d other fancy colors. Cloths for Sack and
other coats. Handsome all-wool Tweeds .tol
Sack Goats. The quality and price of which
will beat the Jews. The gentlemen are request.
ed to call and see them I AZ
Dec. -. VS. LOCK-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
PUBLIC SALE
Valuable Limestone Land.
Two Log Dwelling Houses,

win Kitcken and Smoke house at
fSSt tached to each, a good Log Earn, she'd
esl ed all round. Corn-honse and Ora
nary, and an excellent spring Of lime
The North-Carolina standard., 1847-09-29

fatal shot, Two coior-bearers were successiyel
shot down, when Lieut. Col. Dickinson, took In
colors, and was, bearing the Palmetto proudl,
amidst the storm, when he also received sever,
wound. About the same time thatthe three diyis
IONS at the forts were enabled TO close, Genera
Shields succeeded in driving from their position
the large force with which be was contending.
The dragons were now brought forward, anC
drove the enemy to the gates Of the capital, thu.
closing, for the present, the most brilliant victory
achieved by our arms during the war, and one
which will vie with any achievement Of our arms
in times past - .-...,'..,,-,.. .-.....l,
louisiana had two brilliant Representatives, who
participated largely throughout the whole affair
viz Gen. P F. Smith, of the first brigade, second
division, and Lieutenant Beauregard, of the engi.
neers; both of which gentlemen signally dis,in-
guished themselves, both BY their superior mill
tary knowledge and their personal courage. The
engineer corps throughout has borne large share
OF the labors and exposures of the battle. r.
From intercepted letters which we have in our
possession, written on the evening Of the battle, we
learn the Mexican loss 10 be Ave thousand in kill
ed and wounded and by them we also learn, tha /
out Of thirty thousand men, they had but between
six thousand or Ell ght thousand men left and they
in confusion without ieaders-the balance killed
wounded, prisoners, or totally dispersed
After the troops had arrived at this place, all
the former Texan prisoners who were present as
sembled just below the National Palace Oh a fine
paved road, made by the labor Of their hands
while they remained in this country. On the side
of the road stood beautiful monument, with the
following inscription " Erected to the memory Of
Gen. Santa Anna in consideration of his having
constructed this road by the labor Of the prisoners
of Texas" 1t was not long after the assembase
of The crowd, until down came the monument and
not satisfied with tearing it down, they broke the
stone into small pieces, and scattered them to the
four winds c.5
On the evening of the 2Oth, white flag came
out from the city, and on the morning Of the 21st,
we learned that propositions for an armstice had
been made, which were agreed to, and Commits
sioners appointed, who arranged and agreed on
the terms
The North-Carolina standard., 1847-09-29

Close Quarters II can tell better story than
that" added the Captain, =" felt pretty considera;
bly, frisky one day, and went up the lightning
rod hand over hand, as high as the yane. I had
a-6ret rate prospect up there-but that ant all!
A thunder cloud came over, and saw it was go.
ing to strike the steeplc, and thinks to myself
if it hits me Pm done up. So got ready, and
lightning strike aud run down, and then r' caught
hold apuin !" ..-#- ~ y
The North-Carolina standard., 1847-09-29

The Catholic Almanac for ls47 says that the
number of priests in the United States is eight
hundred and thirty-four. being an accession Of
ninety-eight IN one year and also that there are
6l2 churches, 72 of-whieh were erected during
the past year. In addition TO this number, there
are SIT stations visited by cIergymcn, but as yet
without any commodious place Of worship. -.
The North-Carolina standard., 1847-09-29

AnsDey to a Challenge. Through some mis-.
take, gentleman in the South OF Ireland led off
the dance at a country ball out of bis turn. Tho
person appointed 10 the post of honor challenged
the intruder, and received the following reply:
{" Sir, cannot understand why, because opened
ball at night, bail should open me in the morn
ing Yours, etc" IA $50 s>>s.r
The North-Carolina standard., 1847-09-29

Leigh Hunt. We believe it Is no. senerally
known that the British poet was the son 81 Amer
can parents, though born in England. His father
was a royalist, and fed 70 the mother eSupsfy at
the time Of the revolution. His fTaotk: iwas .
sister Of the celebrated paipter BepjjImih Wet p
The North-Carolina standard., 1847-09-29

Too Grateful A man out west, whose boHss
was recently destroyed by FIRE published card, in
which he thanks his fellow citizens for making an
unsuccessful attempt TO saYe his furni1re, and ex,
pressed hope that he, may soon havp an opportuf
nifty to reciprocale the favor. ,.. :, = r.,,,
The North-Carolina standard., 1847-09-29

effect The troops in the Fort were commanded
by Valencia-those outside by Santa Anna Z,
Among the highest achievements of the morn
ing's engagement was the re-capture of the two
Buena, Vista eixppunders, belonging to Captain
Washington's battery, by one of the light compa-
MES of The same regiment. They now stand be-
fore the door Of Gen. Twiggs, and hope when
he shall meet his old friend Gen. Taylor he will
have present these beautiful trophies 10 claim the
congratulations. All the small arms taken were
Immediately destroyed. .'.5. a
Ihe arms were secured, and detachment left
to protect the ordnance, ammunition and prisoners
the column formed for the purpose of pursuing
the enemy, who had been met by force from San
Angel, when Gen. Twiggs arrived, and ordered
Il speedy and most vigorous pursuit of the enemy,
which was Immediately done, Gen. Sheldss brig
ade in advance, next Gen. Twiggs's division, and
the rear by Gen. Pillows division, the rifles and
sappers and miners in advance as skirmishers.
There now ensued sort of running fight all the
way to San Angel, the enemy endeavoring to
make stand ii every poin, on the road. The nncr-
ring fire Of the rife made every place too hot fer
them, and they were compelled to take refuge in
Churubusco. ~..F ~ ..r
At San Angel Gen. Pillow arrived and took
the command, when the whole column moved
down to Culican, when Gen. Scott came up, and
Immediately took the command of the whole
The North-Carolina standard., 1847-09-29

During last year no less than ES4 600 were
paid s Eag,nd ti e: duty % patee e aesoe R
The North-Carolina standard., 1847-09-29
RMS. ~@..>,
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Il one year free ofchGrge.
'nRrIsEMENTs not exceeding fourteen lines, will
%;nserted one time for One Dollar, and twenty FIVE
os for each subsequent insertion ;-those Of great
Length, in proportion. Court Orders and y,Gdiei-
y aarerfisenients will be charged twenty-five per
INT higher than the above rates. deduction Of
ais per cent will be made to those who advertise by
=, YEAR N-Ifthe number of insertions be not mark
Jon them, they will be continued until ordered out.
,ts to the Editor must come free cfpOstGge, or they
'm,r not be attended to =. .-....-.