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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22
SAL N 4 G 0 n DI.

sNathan,p said Mr.. Sykes TO his young
ct clerk, @Haye you charged old Ling
with that quart Of rum ~ s.Yes, 7sir. -
About an hour afterwards, somewhat for
getting, be asked, sJerry, did you charge
old Lingwith that quart offum ," aYes,
sir,n was the response nConfound the
boys,n muttered he, '.there's no trusting
On emo depending on 'em, 70 make i
sare, I'll go and charge it myself and then
I'll know it's all right"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22
Mon uBhentS, TOInbs, Head
and Font S1nna.

Or any other article pertaining 10 this liae.-
The qualify and price shall not Dc surpassed BY
any other establishment 10 this section Of the
country. All articles will be delivered without
cost TO the purchaser, and at the risk of the Ma
nuiacturer. A continuance Of the public1s pa
tronage is respectfully solicited.
IL Shop on Main Street adjoining the Ca
bineI Factory Of the MesSrs. Starry, and opposite
the Post Office r's'''
Charlestown, April IS, lsis.-6m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22

TvHrs l;cuse (,csg and farorahly known % the
n fr1xcII;1r cSInnanify has been recently thor
oorhly rrpaissd ard furnished aud the Psesslt ~
prsetor t.kes Ibis opportunity @ make nimse,'
kncrn "a "a pcorle O. Jefferson and he surropni-
~ rr.,.rieZ ..d soi;eits share Of their patronage
HIS Tsb,e I'll al al times b furnished wth ine
is,rr;<S AZ lie season. and pains spared % make
Visi,ers comfor6.ble He hopes BY constituted enoLss
70 pie Sc 70 reeeye isbefa SHARE Of me p1oiis p
'l9 AZ $500. SEP, g. Is47--iy
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22

An xonest Hiberniap recently invented
. teapot with two spouts, the one eS,
actly opposite to the other, for the eonve-
nisnee Of pouring out two cups Of tea Of the
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22
Sp1ls2SS15(slIli;aSA..

Such as Sofas, Bureaus, Tables, Chairs, Mat
tresses, Bedsteads, Looking Glasses &c. all OF
which he will sell al very reduced prices These
articles are manufactured in Alexandria OF the
best materials, and III the best manner, with the
aid OF machinery, and under such favorable cir.
cumstances as enables him TO assure the public
that they are better and handsomer, and will be
sold cheaper, than any made in this quarter o.
the country.
Having supplied himself with Aeat and sub
stantial HEARSE, he is prepared to furnish
CoFFIhS of every description and material,
al the very shortest notice, and upon reasonable
terms.
Repairing Of all kinds Of Furniture, promptly
attended TO. JOHN r. ZIMMERMAN.
Harpers-Feny, April %, lsi5-6m
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22

lI'HE subscriber has just received from the
Il Eastern markets large lot of Fresh Fruit
and Confectionery, 10 which he invites the atten-
ton ofthe generous patrons Of his house. Among
Others he has received
Some choice Oranges and Lemons,
Large and elegant Bunch Raisins,
Smyrna Figs, Prunes
Bordeaux Almonds, Filberts Pecon Nuts,
Currants, Preserved Citron and Ginger,
Fresh Cocoa Nuts,
Fresh TamarndS, choice
He willalso keep on hand large supply OF
CAKES and CANDIES of his own manafac-
ture, and be prepared to furnish Parties with any
quantitythat may be desired.
April Is 1918, JF. BLESSING.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22

O0sHHDs. new crop N. o. Sugars, part
w very handsome,
80 Boxes (lE00O Pounds) Loafdo. assorted quail
tiles;
20 Bbls. bright yellow Sugar house Sugar,
new article. 10 do dry and white and clari-
fed do;
10 do pulverized and crushed do Of best quality;
10 Tierces new crop N. o. Molasses do do;
25 Bbs. do do do do.
10 Hhds low priced Sugar House do;
200 Bags green Rio Coffee, carefully selected and
of superior quality;
10 do White do; ~
Chests g. P. and Imperial Tea; 10 bbls. Tar /;
All which we have just received and offer al
such prices as cannot fail to give entire satisac
ton BAKERS & BROWN
Winchester, March %. 1913.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22
.Ready-Made Clothing.

heduy .uaut CIOIhlng,
which he offers as low as they can be bought in
any of the Eastern cities.
Inducements geeater tAaa Erer-Those who
are in want of CLOTHING cannot do better
than to call on the subscriber as he is determined
to offer such inducements in the sale Of Isas
and BoyS Clothing, as viii defy competition
Those persons in want Of such articles. will
please cali and examine for themselves. aIe will
use every exertion TO give them satisfaction.
NV motto shall be 10 please, as show ing goods
shall be no Inconvenience.
DAVID STEGEL.
Ote door w s0f A5eirs IY3kel
srarpers-Ferry March 10. lsls-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22

Colored ladies, says an exchange M,
Be compared to many roses, because nv
were born to i.blush unseen.n
There IS nothing dangerous IN tuu
bier containing mint, brandy, sugar. wat,
and Joe, but add straw with a asucke,
at tho end of il. and .there,s no tellin
where its going to end
4Yoa can't do that again p as the nj
said 70 the boy who cut off his tail.
a lady went into hardware store ye,
terday, in which there were couple I
clerks, and called for pair Of S.sfers-
suppose you take ", said one Of the clerk
-We both sagG A blush of,icourse.
A lawyer in one Of our courts. com
menced a defence rs follows MAY !
alease your honor, the Deluge has passed
yer the earth---the Ark has rested upo,
ae mountain, and the Rainbow Of Justic,
shines as beautifully upon my eolored eli
ent, a. u does upon any one in the court
including the jury
81 should like to know which way tie
wind blows, wife ="
aWell, get up and light the candle, and
look in our straw bed p
what do you mean ?"
"fes, my dear--don't straws show which
way the wind blows %
go toqsleep, old woman"
Napoleon was great mamie was
boss 7 said friend to punster in a con.
yersation about the late revolution in
France,
"He was that replied the wit, s;and he
had 2 mighty martial neigh. Marshal
Ney)
I'm stright forward man." as the TO-
Per said when he pitched into the gutter,
Aand nothin' else =
Why Isl stick Of candy like horse !
because the moro you lick it the faster il
goes
GENTLY the dsacs are DER me stealing
q the man said when five duebills were
presented to him at once.
Some folks say that 4spoor excuse il
better than none" bat we heard Of wo.
man the other daY,;whose neighbor sent in
TO borrow an old kettle, and was answered
that she didn't see how she could spare il.
- one of her children scas kind of sick.
i Hal
We wish 70 SOC all hotel-keepers sick Of
their bargains
There's no use, marm-rye tried
them eggs one hour, and they won't bile
There Is now exhibiting down east
pair Of shoes made BY a shsrryeo66lsy.
Isntit queer that one, by p.nniar his
ideas, sis fllssn.ost Il isn't 50 With pigs
Why Is man scolding his wife, Ike
eArpenterf Because he's jascia, -hey.--
6oiner) 0, Noses
An old bachelor, who edits paper some |
whore in the Western country, puts 4 Ne |
laneholy Accidents as head for Mar. |
riages in bis paper.
By grasping time, you have reached q.
lernity Is the Judge told the man Who +
.ss ssatenced to Be hung for stealing 4 I
dock.
Sam, do ou know any songs r. sYes.
know two aWhat are they. Sam Pr !
Ones Old Hundred and t'other ainI
sIhat sir, i the Spirit Of the press
I'D Mrsl Bigelow, ss she handed 5 rIass
8 cider 70 NrS Brown.
Moss s.ys that when : man dssiensdly
l.e n his ice, be cannot szpset % rae e !
Lxr.aornrsAky HOOK. There i 1 e. Ii
llE1tsd hook sold. called The Yankee II
hook, With which, 4 3 aid, = /
g good q bittn We sh,ll
N 4.lng pieces that VIII bring |.
b'rds y only pointing Il thsn Z
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22
NEW RElDY-MADE CLOTHING

MERCER POTATOES q superior qualify
1Nh for sale By u MILLER
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22
A New Timing Establishment.

THE subscriber respectfully informs the citi.
II zens of Charlestown an1 Jefferson County
generally, that he has opened
Anew Timing Establishment, /
in the house one door east oil the VI. L. Parsonage
opposite Allen )ngs Store, where he will al all
times keep on hand a general assortment Of TIN
WARE, SHEET-lRON, &C., and will nj axe to
order every article in his line OF business al snort
notice, and on the most reasonable Terms. He Is
also prepared 10 attend 10 all orlers for
l&W0Amg 6 sPUMGimg :
From his experience in bu. less he feels IS
tihed in saying that all work done by him viii be
interior to none done in this section of country,
and his prices shall be made to suit the times.
He Will be happy 10 supply Country Merchants
with Tin Ware, and will make hiSgterms such as
TO make il to their interest to deal with him.
EN0CH O'BANNON.
Charlestown, Feb. 5, 1913
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22

sfou can't do that again |" as the pig
said 70 the boy who cut off his tail. :
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22

a lady went into hardware store YES.
terday, in which there we're a couple Of
clerks, and called for pair Of Styfers-
Suppose you take vs., said one Of the clerks
--We both sagg. A blush Of, course.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22
MARBLE YARD.

WLLIAM ANDERSON returns his ac
w acknowledgements to the citizens of Charles
Town, and OF the County generally, for the libe.
opening Of his Establishment in this place. For
the iuture the most active exertiens will be used
70 render entire satisfaction to all who may desire
as menaanfc,as for hi. e.. -. 49, = N
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22

~aAfr. Schoolmaster do Won know A,,.,
braTD
aAlger Bray-no, but | know ii. "a.
ther, Colonel Bray, and his cider tew, I
gness"
The 81, Louis Reyeille- -utascuIine
young ladSi-~.s cannot withstand its ar.
Ess giances.
Colored ladies, says an exchange NAV
Be compared to many roses. because they
were born TO iblush unseen"
There Is nothing dangerous in tum.
bier containing mint, brandy, sugar, water
and zoe, but add straw with a sucker
o. the end Of it. and sthere,s no telling
where its going to end
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22

HARI1EIfS-FERleY
TNHE undersigned has the pleasure TO announce
- 10 the public, that be still keeps for sale,
A Lasge Assortment af Rsaht;fiI
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22

ar HARPERS-EERRY. VIRGTNIA.
AVID SiEGEL respectfully informs the in
- habiants OF Hampers Ferry and the sur
rounding country, that he has established New
Store, where can always be found large and
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22

A lawyer in one of our courts com.
menced defence as follows NAV i
alease your honor, the Deluge has passed
yer the earth---the Ark has rested mon
he mountain, and the Rainbow Of Justice
shines as beautifully upon my colored eli
ent, as i does upon any one in the court,
including the jury
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22
Fresh Fruit s. CONFECTIONERY,

Alexandria, Nav 5. ISIS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22

81 should like to know which vav tbe
wind blows, wife 4"
well, get up and light the candle, and
look in our straw bed p
"What do you mean %
Eyes, my dear--don't straws show which
way the wind blows ~
go toesleep, old woman
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22

The Sheriff returned his Delinouen, ia. 80
settled The Depositum Of 1877. q FolIows -
daniel g Hlnkls Del'qts for al at soc 3
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22
FURNITURE DEPOT AT

charlestown, Feb. 5, 1913.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-04-22

uonomes from respected and distinguished source It
comes TO US recommended by other Of high authority
ana by TWO learned bodies Of landthe American
Academy of Sciences, and the American Philosophical So
ciey.
But, although the proposed expedition Of Lieut. Giss is
Tor carrying chiefly the latter method, need not and
will not preclude the other And the various other observa-
lions he will be able make during the years he proposes
to devote to this work viii furnish rich valuable SERIES
Tor which alone entirely apart from the consideration Of his
nam design, astronomers and scientific in other spheres
as appears from the accompanying correspondence have
pauded and warmly commended his purpose.
But the main design itself is without the best prospect
Of success The committee informed by practical astro-
nomers that, taking for example, the proposed meridian OBJ
seryalions with nicely instruments of the
day and good observers or would be large estimate Of the
probable Of each observation The probable error then
OF the solar paraa, dedueed from such observations
stations distant Washington and the proposed position
in Chilli will be or TO orr, according to the distance
the time OF Venus from the earth And The Of the result
from number ofsuch observations may render
ed very small provided error remains
which will be them all. But the liability to such
be greatly diminished by the skill Of the observ
ers and their careful attention all the circumstances which
may affect their problem And this liability to will be
still further diminished by combining the results Of the
dian series with those from aforementioned observations
tempated aud which will have been made under far different
and more variant circumstances These errors the
computation of probable does include and may
doubted whether the resulting paaax Of the transit Of 1869
wholly free from the effects Of SUCH Astronomers aim ever
that their results shall be deiuced from observations extend
ed made under circumstances varying and with
dierent possible And in this respect the determination
Of the solar paraax yet stands almost alone the result
almost Of single phenomenon.
But the committee do deem necessary further
into subject which is fully discussed in the interesting
correspondence attached They fully impressed with the
importance of the object in views and, the sum required
will not exceed S5oO0 they unanimously report an amend
men to the Naval appropriation bill enable the Secretary to
accomplish it.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-04-22
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
ASTRONOMICAL SCIENCE.

Il will be remembered by our readers that we
published in July last letter from Dr. GERLINo,
of Marburg to Lieut.. GILLIss, u. S. NJ, proposing
new method of determining the suns distance
from the earh--a problem on the correct solution
of which depends the true distances Of all the other
bodies Of our system and, subsequently, on the
25ih Of October, second communication from the
same astronomer. supplying unntentional omis-
sions of the preceding publication. We are sure
they will be gratfed with us 70 learn, that the sub.
ject, having received thorough investigation by our
own astronomers and learned societies, has in con-
sequence of memorial from Lieut.. GILLIss to The
Hon. Secretary of the Navy, been submitted by
him to Congress, and the proposition has received
favorable consideration by the Naval Committee.
A unanimous Report from the Committee was
made to the House of Representatives by Mr..
STANTON on Thursday, 10 which its intrinsic merit,
independently of the great utility of the proposition
developed in the interesting accompanying cores
pondence, induces TO give an early place in our
columns. We commend il to the earnest perusal
of our readers
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-04-22

SkOM LONDON--Tfsorr of the past and present state
OF the Iaboring Population, by j. ID. Tucke, v. Is4S
Spackman's Analy OF the Occupations Of the People,
Iume, i847
The Progress OF Political Economy Europe since the
tecnth cepury, by Travers Twis Professor Of Political
Economy ut Oxford, volume, I847
Strings Philosophy Of Trade, the profits and prices OF
corn, labor, and currency, VOL iSE
The Black Book OF England, vdeume, ISi7
The Red Book for is4r and lS4s
History Of Popular Tumus volume, is47
Porer's Progress Of the Nation, 2 volumes
McCuloch on Taxation, volume
McCulioch's Literature d Political Economy volume
british Almanac and Compsnion for isis
Year Book Of Facts for lS4s. = Importedb by
apig r. TAYLOR.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-04-22

UNITED STATES HOTEL, washington, ID. g.
HAVING purchased Mr. +. Halls interest IN this estab-
shent we beg leave TO inform friends and the ira
yelling community that the house open tor the reception
OF visiters.
Its situation being only few minutes walk from the railroad
depot aud the Capitol Of the most desirable oca
tons n the city.
by giving our personal attention to guests hope to
merit share OF public patronage.
25--eoim HAW, fELLOTT " co.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-01-28

When the resolution ordering the Journal 10 he
printed came up, a motion was made TO strike out
50 much as authorized the sketches of the debates,
to be printed and by reference to tie 9th number
of the Tr-Weekly Argus, you will see my name
recorded in the affirmative. The motion did NOT
prevail; and tdc question then was on the passage
OF the resolution It was my opinion that il was
better % pass it in that shape than to DELAY the bu
slness Of the Convention with further agitation Of
the matter and still think that was the best way
to dispose oft BY getting it printed in this way,
several hundred dollars would be saved, which have
always been paid to the Clerk for preparing the
index. The last Convention appropriated $500 for
that object The debates are not TO be published
in fall, as you suppose. They are much condensed,
as was anticipated by the spirit Of the resolution
Whether they are Of any earthly use is a matter on
which am willing every body SHOULD enjoy his
opinion. One Of the committee to whom the sub.
jet has been referred informs me that the Journal
Is being got UP in good style, and at no extravagant
expense The Journal Of the last Convention con
tains between 500 and 600 pages. The Journal
for this year will probably not exceed 500 pages,
including the debates, and am assured it will cost
several hundred dollars less than the Journal of the
last Convention. On the whole, ;hink the print.
ing for this convention will be done as low as any
reasonable man could expect
My name has been recorded on every question,
on which the ayes and noes have been called yet, |
and mean it shall 70 the close of the Convention
and if am not much mistaken, myvotes will show
that have stadicst the strictest economy in the
state government, throughout the whole proceed
ing. Very respectfully, yours &c.
A. b. JACKSON. |
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-01-28
THE MILITARY FRA.

4 public dinner was given in Washing
ton, last Friday evening, to Generals Quit
man and Shields. The Vice President was
present; the Speaker of the House OF Rep
! resentatlvcs sent his apology, pleading a
prior and unavoidable engagement, but ac-
knowledging the high honor done him bv
the invitation to attend. The Constitution.
the President, the Heads of Departments.
Congress, the Supreme Judiciary, "Our
Distinguished Guests" the Memory of
Washington, the Memory of the Fallen
Brave, the Army, the Navy, the Flag, the
Union, and Woman, were all toasted
We have not word to say personally
against these gentlemen thus publicly enter
tanned; bat we do not like such entertain
mcnts. If the camp be indeed glorious; if
The passion for war be holy one; if mill
tary life be deserving Of especial honor, mil
Itary services of paramount value; if il be
desirable to foster militurv arist0cracy, and
tram the minds Of our young men TO con-
tenn the arts of peace, and long for the
trapplngs Of the epauettcd gentry, then arc
these public dinners TO Generals and Com
m0dOres reasonable and becoming.
When woman honors with her sweetest
smiles the man Of the camp, when solemn
Senators render him profoundest obcisance.
and that the Press bows before him with
words OF humblCst adulation, can we won
der that the spirit of war, with its scnsclcss
vanity and revolving arrogance and vainglo-
rious preiension, is making rapid inroads
upon the simplicity and equality of Repub-
Iicanism'
Heroes abound on every side. The cit
izon's garb is disdaincd. The drawing
room. tho public walk, tile Senate Chamber,
are startled with the glare of military array.
IS it of vital importance 10 the public, does
the safety OF the country demand that these
men OF the army should be assniling eyes
every day with their multitudinous buttons
and gllded fnery Why keep the poor
people in al agony ofperpetual admiration
Does not the Government allow them sala-
~ enough TO provide themselves with gen
tlcman's suit, as well hcros!
If this fashion continue, we submitwheth-
or uniforms ought not to be adopted by 9TH
er classes of public servants. The Judges
already robe themselves in black gowns up
on the bench. Why lay these aside when
they 90 abroad? \ Senator might wear a
blue belt, with twcnty-ninc stars cmbIazon-
ed upon it, symboIical Of the States repre-
scnted by the distinguished body Of which
he is a member. Representatives should
a1orn themselves with cooked hats and
white sashes, TO indicate that they are alike
prepared for peace or war. Why should
these military people, who have been ex-
plod,ng gunPowdcr for the good Of the Re
public, be deemed worthy of more honor
than their civic brethren who have been OK
pIoding their lungs for the same praiscwor-
Thy object !--N0fioRai Ere, January 6.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-01-28
Madison correspondence.
Manson, JAxtARr 10, lS4s.

Manson, JAScARr 10, lS4s.
Fa1rSD SroLEs;
The Convention WIS chiefly occupied yesterday
in considering he article on the superintendent of
the members of the Legislature among the different
coGrles. There was much difficulty in settling
this matter The report of the committee made
the Senate consist Of nineteen and the house of six
,yfour members. The members of Convention
from some Of the counties thought they were dealt
unfairly bv and took time to set forth their rcspec-
tive claims TO the Convention. The district com
posed Of Calumet and Mantouwoc succeeded in get
the house from each county. The counties of Chip
pewa. La Point, Crawford and St Croix were also
divided, SO as to get an additional member. With
these two alterations the article was ordered to be
cngrossed for third reading today, as reported by
the committee: So the Senate will consist OF ~
and the Honse Of CO members Your county has
two in the Senate and five in the House
The Judiciary Article is now under consideration
in committee Of the whole Mr. Chase OF Fond du
Lac, moved 50 to amend the article 70 make the
term OF Judges five years instead of teu. The pro-
position was warmly advocated by Messrs. Chase,
Gale and Kline and opposed by McSsrs. Wilton,
Damn AMI Ki,bourn. The motion prevailed b a
vote OF Is 10 q, twill probably be concurred IN
BIZ tie Convention There viii be pull for Sc
ra-a,e supreme Court tomorrow, and with some
Chance or success.
The Article on Schools and School Fund was
passed to-day by large vote.
The resolution which was offered yesterday BY
Mr. Lakin to adjourn sine lie next Tueaday was
laid on the table to-day, on motion Of Mr. Chase
lie said they had better 90 TO work finish their bu
sneSs and go home rather than to spend time pass
1 ING resolutions on the subject thought so too
Yours, @.