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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-07-28
SILVER WARE.

Of every description some At less prices than those
VIC read o.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-06
PRIZE OFFERED.

The Cleveland Plaindealer offers fifty
dollars to the Wing editor who will tell
the largest lie about Gen. Cas-. We think
we can win that pile, so here goes
We assert that Gen. Cass was acrey a
Federalist- that he never eulogised Louis
PhIlIppe-that he wrote long letter to
the Chicago Convention defining his views
upon the question of River and Harbor
improyements-th that he has ncrer express
ed more than one opinion upon the Viii
mot-P1oyiso and that next fall he will be
elected President Of the Gnitcd States.
There, if that don't VIM We will charge
the committee with bribery against US
We put in this cdreat The above IS to be
taken as one consecutive lie. We won't
be cheated out of it by being told that
there are fire of them We declare them
ono. We would like to see. the man who
would~say that five joints in a snakes back
made fire snakes We will take Trea-
sury draft for that cool my, Mr.. Gray.
Morgan 20, Herald.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-06

One Of the most striking characteristics Of
Gen. Taylor Is his universal kind hearicdness.
Col Haskell Of Tennessee. who was With Gen.
Taylor on IL Rio Bravo. tells the following an
ecioie Of hims
On one occasion, Gen. Taylor VAS de-
scsnding the Rio Grande, on smallsteam-
boat with large number Of discharged
sick soldiers on board. The boat being
very crowded, these poor fellows had been
very uncomfortably slowed away on the
deck, as the lowor part Of the western
steamboat Is termed As soon as Gen
Taylor asccrtained their condition, he or
dersd the officers, &c., ont Of the cabin,
and had the sick men all transferred to
their places He himself. took blanket
and gavenp hi berth The night passed,
and in the morning, there was a good deal
Of inquiry for Gen. Taylor; but nobody
could tell where he was At length, one
of the servants in the boat mentioned that
man was lying wrapped up in blanket
on the forecastlc The officers repaired
thither aud found the old man truly there,
and still locked in his honest sleep, with
his blanket wetted and soiled by the slop-
water which the servant, surprising him to
be some common soldier, had care1essly
swept against him. Was notthisa study
for the admirers of benevelence and self
denial2 The conquering General of the
American Army, sleeping in his blanket,
in the open air, on the forecastle on
steamboat, whilst his berth was occupied
by poor soldier, without rank, but receiy-
ing his generous consideration because dis
abled BY disease, contracted in the service
of his country.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-06
! GENERAL TAYLOR.

That orr democratic readers may have some
idea Of the way in which the canvass is conduct
ed against Old Zach in Ohio, we give the follow
ing from the Cleveland Plain Dealer:
1t is evident Clay could have been nom
mated by the great Wilmot Proyiso Wing
Coon yention, had he possessed the requi,
site number Of slares. Clay leads Taylor
at least one hundred niggcrs ON his planta-
tson. and he leads him in the Convention
just about that number ofvotes. Ittakes
an out and out stakeholder; the more mig
gers the better, to go down with that party
Taylor has plantation in Kentucky, an
other in Mississippi; on both Of which he
drives b field shackled troop of slaves
lie owns large property in Louisville
Ky, several blocks Of buildings, earned BY
the sweat Of unrequited toll 1t is said
with how much truth I'VE do not know, that
he has looked out sbme very extensive
cotton fields and embryo plantations, ii
the aeiriy acquired territory, which, Il
slavery is admitted there, will be properl,
Stocknd in due time.
CLAY has but a small plantation, own.
but Rfly negroes, cares but little about re
tanning them, and is rather inclined to fl
yor Free Labor and Free Territory. Fol
this want3of stock and Southern patriot
ism, f|le south have'turned the cold Shout
der upon { Old Harry the noblest 70
man If them all" and he is now whistled
down The wind"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-06


This favorile resort. foF Inc invalid is well as
y iAe pleasure seeking voiaFy, is now open for
The reception Of the pubic. To the citizens Of
this region, nothing 4 needed In commendatioh
Of the aitraetireness Of the Iocafion-the beauty
q its varied and picturesque scenefy-or the
medicinal virtues 81 the waters.
The most ample preparations have been made
70 accommodate all who may pairt.1ize these
SPRINGS The present season. in a manber equal
70 that OF any other WATERING PLAcEjn
Virginia. The Proprietor returns his aekn0wL
edgmenfs % those who 50 literally pa.foni1ed
him The last season, and hopes.they may seek out
SHANNONDAL.E a 4 resort for the present.
: ESr Notice viii be given hereafter al 10 the
lime OF holding the public Balls.
l0- The proprietor will run fine Coach TO
and from the Springs TO CharlestoEn every day,
on the arrival Of the cars from Baltimore and
Winchester
BoARp. $50 first week, - second, or $40 per
month. JoHN-J. ABHLL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-06

man i from il Ne i an Anseriean Gene
raj Taylor, IN bis feelings knows no South
no Nbrtk, no East, no West. He Is an
Aassrlcan Where has he lived IN
his ieaf for forty years His home, for
forty years, has been under the stars and
stripes Of the Anwricaa fag the ilair Of
his whole country, He is I national man
--he has lived ersry schcye, wherever the
dag waves Hsis nota Southern man
he isap Amerioan, He proscribesnc one,
eitherof the North or South, and win you
prescribe him for the accident DC birth
aud homei He condemns no man for tho
institutions Of his State. Will YOU con
denim him2 He IS kind, generous, no
bic old man--a true American IN heart.
!; GeN zauor,s.I labsts.
He is temperate inan-he never
drank q bottle of spirits inI his life. His
habitsiare exemplary
Gen Taylor's Is,qeri6iiityef Chdraetcr.
Finally, said the speaker-hcis man
you cahnot buy--a man you cannot sell
man you cannot scare and . man who
never surrcndcrs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-06
MISCELLANEOUS.
TALENT ALWAYS WORTH A PRICE.


Nomcn are moro Justly entitled to fair
prices, than truly qualified and coupe
tent teachers, And this, not merely be.
cause Of the value they give in return, but
because Of the great outlay of time and
money necessary to prepare for their pro,
fession. Some teachers have spent doz.
en- years in their preparation, and have
laid out many thousand dollars, capital
of time aud money sufficient to have made
them rich, in merchandise, or at any me.
chanical art Few persons can estimate
the value of things, where results are,pro-
dueed with ease, and in moment They
must see the labor performed Most can
readily believe that railroad, canal, or
ship, is worth all the money asked for it,
but they cannot understand why paint
ing or statue, should be held at many
thousand dollars. Nor can they in any
way but be amazed that Paganinishould
expect twenty guineas for a single tune
on the violin2 A plain, but frank-h heart
ed and sensible farmer, once called at the
Office of celebrated chief justice in the
South, and asked him a very important
question, that could be answered in an in
slant, categorically--yes or no /" No.
was promptly returned. The farmer was
well satisfied The decision was worth to
him many thousand dollars And now
the client about to retire, asked the lawyer
the charge for the information "Ten dol
lars replied he. sTen dollars % ejacula-
ted the astonishedfarmer, sten dollars for
saying no p "Do you see these rows of
books, my friend ?" rejoincd the Chief
Justice Il have spent many years in
reading them, and studying their contents
to answer "No" Right Right p re-
sponded the honest farmer, right /
checrfully pay the ten dollars"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-06
MR. FILLMORE To THE FRIENDS
or IREI.AND.

The New York Tribune publishes the follow.
ing:
ArnaNY, Mayl30, 1919.
Gentlemen 4 have the honor to &C.
knowledge the receipt Of your letter, in
wiling me to attend meeting to be held
at the Broadway Tabernacle On the Sd Of
june, for the purpose Of extending aid and
sympathy to Ireland in the present event
full crisis Of her fate and | regret to say
that my official engagements are such as to
depriye;me Of that pleasure.
No h,an who has heart ean fail to feel
for suffering Ireland. Her brave sons
have fought tho battles of the civilized
world, but her own they have yet TO fight
and why England continues to hold her in
subsection, against her will and by mere
force, is to me unaccountable Is it from
the mere love Of dominion, or the fear, that
if Ireland resumes her stand among the
nations of the earth. that her distant colo
pies may seek to sunder the frail tic that
binds them to the mother country e.
Whatever may be tho motive, it seems
clear that the Union is pro6tfcss to Eng
land and ruinous to ireland and trust
that theltime is not far distant when Irish
men will again breathe the free air Of an
independent and happy People,
Respectfully yours, sc,
WILLARD FILLMORE
To AIessis. James HI Titus, Peter Mclaughlin.
: Robert Hogan, VIM f. White J G.. Deve-
reaux John T. Doyle John al McGlynn, and
NelsonJ Waterbury, COMMITTED.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-06
"a HOME rHRusr.

Is HE BEAvE 1.-The other day, a Lo-
cofcce, in speaking to a 7 5lor man Of the
distinguished military llryices Of Gen.
Cas-, land especially his brave conduct as
aid 70 Gen. Harrison, ? was fairly I.picked
up In 1910, this Taylor man had fought
side ky side with the Loeofoco in the con
test against Harrison. and he thus made .
home thrust:
-What Don't you remember how you
and I called Gen. Harrison coward, and
how we were ready to slrztr that he was
mot within "A milesSof the attic Of the
Thames II Cass Wa lis bid in that
battle. how then could T. L,r1 distinguish.
ed himself. when he must I've been IA
miles of Ohio Go
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-06
a Comfortable Dwelling,
Cash for Negroes,

TIME subscriber Is anxious % purchase a large
j. nuabcrof Negroes, Of both sexes sound and
likely Persons having Negroes 10 dispose Of
win find tito their interest 10 give him acalI bc.
fore selling, as he vii pay the rcry AieAea cash
gri1fs.
lie can he seen At the Berkeley Courts ,lat Mar
tnsbarg, on thead Monday, and al BerfyyilIe on
the 4th Monday in each month, and usually nj
his fesidenee in Charlesiown.
Al letters addressed 10 him win he promptly
attended 10 MM. CROW.
charIestown. Feb ~, lSlS--tT
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-06
LIFE INSURANCE

-
THE subecfibcr having been appointed agent
II fF thr Penn Mutual Eilc Insurance Com
pauy q Philadelphia, Is now prepared 70 receive
applications or lnsuFancaon Lives; 4 i on the
mutual syAtem, without liability however beyond
the amount of premiums All profits Ofthe Com
pany arc divided annually arn6ng The insured
The premlamsmay Re paid quarterly, sefni-an-
nnaslF 0r annually, % one half Of the premium
II note II ~ months Individuals insured IN
this Ceupany, become members 81 the Corpora
ton, and voie for Trustees.
The fhics Of Premium with fall participation
10 the profits are as low rs any other Institution
infhlseoanfry, and lower than any oflhc English
Companies with only portion fthe pfshts--
Aafhis Is q subject nnt generally understood
have pfovldrd mysem with a large plumber Of
pfospectns's 81 the Company which fully explains
the mode Of operation. advantages safety Of the
happy 10 faTniSh 70 any enc who may feel any IN
ierssi on the sfbjeet
JAMES ]. MILLER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-06
GALVANIC BATTERIES.

TIME subscriber BY purchase Of the Pateniee
IL has become the owner of the right 10 The
sale and Use in the Stale of Virginia, of Coadfs
patent improved GRADUATED GALVANIG
BATTERY, and INSULATED POLES, fol-
medical and other purposes
Some thirty or forty counties and cities have
been disposed OF 10 practitioners and o,hers-and
the remaining territory is now offered for sale in
Rights Of such extent as may suit purchasers.
/ Physicians or others. wishing 10 engage in the
sale of these Rights, either On commission or for
their own account, should make immediate APP
plication. Practitioners, family or county Right
can be had as well as Others with the instrument
at the Patentee's price. Any one engagingin the
purchase and sale of Rights will be afforded OPP
portuhities OF realizing desirable profits.
Address, post paid, with References
VINE CLARKE.
Winchester Nav H. ISlR-:lin
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-06
Manufacturers Warehouse.

TIME subscriber is constantly supplied with
IL CaitoH aud HoplIe5a MISWtsrrfHrcrs' Articles,
and is also Agent for the sale of Harps Tor Sat
tihetts, Jeans, Linscys, &c, which arr warrant
ed u very best quality Also, on hand, and or
dcrs received for Reeds, Hames, Bobbhs, Shut
ties, Pickers, Leather Of all kinds Plyers, Jacks,
Emery, Comb Plate, Cleaning Combs, Burling
Irons, Tentef Hooks, Glue, SC. &c. 81
/ Il am still manufacturing CARD CLOTH
ING, warranted equal TO any now made, and al
reduced tsiccs.
!: Agent for the sale of A. MESEELY's Bells, ei
very superior tone, for Charehcs, Fsctofics Ho-
tcfS, Mills DC.
All orders promptly attended to by
JOHN H. HASKELL.
Garner II Eatar 81. AMI Csrpvaisr AHey
Baltimore, May IS, iSiS-Sm.
ts- AfartiaSbarg Ga-cftc To amt. 50. Send
COPY of papef 10 adv
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-06
POETRY.


NJ Z. y. MOUNTAIN.
Mother send me but Thy blessing .
lis the gin highes, prize;
Oder Gems may go amissing-
This-oi this is in the skies,
Like the iris bright 10 cheer me,
When the heod Of sorrow roll
Like The summer shower when weary,
Shedding freshness to my soul !
lean raise my face 10 heaven,
Think thai have treasures ibeTe- ;
The promise that my God hath given
To mothers fervent prayer;
And that promise and that blessing
Never, never can deceive
Other gins may 81 aalissip1,E q.
These attend me while live
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-06

TIME undersigned has recently removed to
Il Charlcslbwn, and opened a shop in the
Stone House belonging to Mr. w r. Lock, on
the street leading from the Bank to the Academy,
ION the corner north ofthe Academy -:whcre he
is prepared to execute all kinds of wok in tho
Gun -smithing and Lock-repairing line From
long experience in the business he faIiers him
self thai he will be able TO give satisfaction to all
who nay-favor him with their patronage.
Ills Guns and Rifles shall be Of superior char
acicr, and warranted to be OF the best workman
ship.
He will manufacture new locks. or repair old
ones, on feTy moderate terms
Nf.. ~ 1919 -,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-06

ID WILLIAMS, respectfully informs the
II. Ladies aud Gentlemen of Charlestown
and vicinity, that he will open a SCHOOL in
tbs place, o. flday nc "a day of JaHc, in which
viii Id taught all the latest and most fashiona-
Die styles ol Dancing and Walking, viz: Co
lillions all the various styles of Walking !;
Spanish Dances; German Quadrilles, &c. &c
Mr. WILLIkMs will give lessons in The Polka,
and the Polka JTstits, TO those who may wish TO
become acquainted with those fashionable dances
4 Persons wishing 10 Join theciass are requested
tonake application at Sappngton Hotel.
Acharlestown juno l. 1918
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-06
Coal Stoves.

1yHE attention OF those in want OF COAL
II STOVES X invited 10 the improved kind
thaf is n.iw being manafactarcslat the Harpers-
Ferry Egundary, which consists Of five different
sizes, suitable Ior Offices, Shops Stores, Church
e, sc. 7t2o on hand Hs-Air Caekiag .Sercs,-
which win be delivered and sci lp in any section
olthe coSnsry they may be wanted.
= WANTED a-A large quantity IL Old Copper
and Bfass aud on Castand Wrought Iron which
will he OXEN IN exchange, at the highest price,
Cor any is.ing IN my lines
HUGH GILLEEcE
Harness.Ecrrr- N,r... 1878. !.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-06
UNIFIED STATES HOTEL,


FTsfIE undersigned would respectfully inform
i the public, that he has leased the Hotel al
Harnars- Ferry, (laie in the occupancy OF Capt.
JosEpH +. ABfII., known as the Uaifed Stairs
Hgtei and Is now prepared 10 accommodate PAS
sengefs By the Rail Road, or travellers, IN sthe
most comfortable manner Those travelling in
the Cars will find this nieSt agreeable Dining
place. where every fruit Of the season, and luxn
II that can BE- had will be served up in the most
choice style,
To the people Of this and ITle ncishboring
Counties he Would say, that MS House shall al
Ways be open for their reception and aeeemmada-
ton, rs he Is determined to make their calls
agreeable. His Bar shall contain the choicest
Kiq,orss-hiS Table the lcsl the market Affords
his Chambers we'll fumishei--and his Stablug
which Is eommeliouS shall contain the best pro-
vensler and attended by attentive hestiers
Givr The Huase a call and Judge OF its merits
for yourselves.
JAMES BATE WAGER.
Harpcrs-F Ferry. AprilS 1915.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-06
FOUNTAIN HOTEL.
FpRAeRiY BrirxnoovEe's FOUNTAIN lSS,
Light street, Baltimore, Md

Light street, Baltimore, Md.
RIO Mesiern and Southern Merchants, and
II the, Travelling community In general
The undersigned having obtained the exclusive
control st this well known Hotel has al great
expense, made very extensive additions and inn
proFements, whereby he Is NOW enabled to ac.
coulmodafe his guests with comforts and eonye-
nicnecS not 10 hc surpass.d BY aay House IN this
CITY. and he hopes 10 continue 10 receive the pa
ironagc that has heretofore been 80 literally be-
slowed ON this Establishment, assuring his
friends thai his hest excftions shall always he
used 10 render bis House cheerful and cemierta-
bic p THURSToN.
Baltia.are. April 1, iSiS-6m
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-06
Ice Cream, Lemonade,

ERUIS, Cakes. Beer, &c. fresh and hne,
j always on hand aud for sale.
tee Parties supplied at short notice With any
article in my line.
Ladies and Gentlcmen who may be disposed
to patronize this establishment are informed thai
have fitted up private Saloon for their accom-
mediation. Give me 4 call and sip some pf my
highly Favored Creams
Nav - r. BLESSING.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-06
Valuable Town Property
y ~ te,ca 9 .StfPlesRsioiea,l

~ Ale t1lcH 81 sStfPfcfd20trat
FOR SALE.
TIME undersigned will sell at private sale,
Il THO HOUSES q. LOTS on the Main
Street, ID the town Of Shcphertlstown, now in the
occupancy OF James Shepherd.
Ihe two lots are adjoining anaeupon one is
II Comfortable Dwelling, y
With all Out-buildings, and number Of the
choicest Fruit Trees And on the other is ailarge
CABINET SHOP, which can be used for THAI
purpose OF converted into fine store OF school
room The terms which will be easy, will be
made known By application % either Of the I'M
dcfsigned Possession given on the litri day Of
Apfil lIsIS. WM. SIIORTr.
.WM b. THOMPSON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-06
Hy1ranlic Cement,

s1n BBIIS Of Hydraulic Cement, ffom Po-
~ ,nmac Mills Just received and for sale BY
the harrrl. or smaller quantity: | viii warrant
this article 70 be of the most Superior quality. and
have made arrangements 10 be constantly sup
piled with the article.
June |, 1878 J. u MILLER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-06

VIE subscribers are anxions 10 purchase any
II number Of bushels OF WheataBd Corn, for
which they will pay the highest cash price on de-
livery. Or, if the farmers prefer H. they viii
haul II from their Barns as they keep teams for
that ptrpose Farmers look % your Interests
and grivi Us a call before ynll dispose ofyour
PRODUCE; NJ. ri. &V. w MOORE.
ON Furnace Jefferson Co, Va, Is
Feb. - 1917
IT, Plaster, Salt Fish. Tar, &c always on
hard 10 exchange with the Farmers Tor their pro
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-06
.aNeREAsE on NvrE..

4 1t is a singular fact that the number of
persons voting at Presidential elections in
the United States, nearly doubled in 1910
what it had been in 1886, and that, in 1874
the number was still further increased -
The popular vote, since 1928, has been as
follows
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-06
GEORGE ~. RANSOM.

ATTORNEY At LAW
HAS removed his Office 10 the bfIiIding re-
u 4 Gently occspied BY John II. Flag as She
riffs Ofice, two doors East Of the Bank.
He win attend The various Courts oI Jefferson,
Berkeley, Frederick and Morgan Coanties.
CharIestown. April b. IRtS-ff
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-06

A BOXES superior English Pine Apple Cheese;
II 1 Daskgf VERY superior salad 0ns Rox Rice
Flour; ] XeN Almonds; % Boxes Raisins; I
Case Preserves Gingcr; Boxcs Table Salt.
In napelss1 6rpss of Masons hacking; all
pf which Wili he sold az rcry rcdnocd prioes.
Junr 4 lAtS LII MII.I.ER
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-06
John Baker Tapscott,

AIlOkNE1 Al LAW,
R0mHey, HamPskire County, Va,
!" ILL practice his profession in the County
w of Hampshire, and the adjoining coun-
lies, and attend promptly d all claim; placed in
his hands for collection.
Apriloi fStS--5m
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-06
lO1E79glO51S9,

Such as Selas. Bureaus, Tables, Chairs, Mat
tresscs. Beis,cads, Looking Glasses, &c, an II
which he will sell atvefy reduced prices. These
articles are manufactured in Alexandfia, Of The
best materials. and in the best manner, with the
aid Of machinery, and under such favorable cir
enms,ances as enables him 10 assure the public
tlfat they are better and haDdsomer, and will b
sold cheaper ihan any lnade IN this quarter q
The connlry.
Having supplied himself with neat and sub.
staqtial HEkARsE, he IS prepared % furnish
ooEEInI8 Of every description and material
n he rely shories, notice. and upon reasonable
ieEnls
Repairing Of all kinds Or Furniinre, peompily
attended To- JOHN r. ZIMMERMAN
+ Harpers Ferry. April s. l6l8-z6m
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-06

THE undersigned has been appointed Agent
n dorthe sale Il Dorr and Wilkelm's Water
Coolies add has aOw on hand one dozen Of as
sorsetl sizes These Coolers are far superior 10
sold.at low prices r. NJ FLINT.
Nar N. 1915. Il