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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-08


RY virtueof q Deed Of Trust executed BY Geo.
- Backhouse, on the 2lfh day Of December 1899
and duly recorded in the Clerks Office Of the Coun
ty Court of Jefferson, the undersigned as the suryi
wing Trustee therein mentioned will proceed to sell
a public auction, before the Conr. House door. in
Charlestown, on Monday The I9A dav or Fs5yrarv
nsTt, (oeing CourIday, 20 much Of certain TRACK
q land situated N the County Of jefferson, on The
Southeast side Of the Shenandoah river. adjoining
The lands Of James Roper, E J. Smith, and others'
as will satisfy the sum o $372 70, with legal int
rest from the lith day OF February 1913 until paid
and costs Of executing said trust
The whole tract originally contained n 5 AcREs
and the particular part TO be sold for the said pur.
pose will be carved o from thar portion OF the and
lying alongside the piece heretofore Sold 10 Wit ApriI
4lh, 1874, sold under the same deed Of trust ID
James Roper. The part to be now sold viii contain
about 40 acres the particular locality Of It can be
seen BY reference TO the plat on file In the Clerks
Once Of the Circuit Superior Court Of jefferson.
An the case Of Backhouse rs Roper
Terms ef iSzle-Cash
Sale to take place about 70 o'clock. M. ~
. ANDREW HUNTER,
Dec. - 1875. SaFpiuiMg Trustee.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-08
For Sale or Rent.

THE undersigned isdesirons Of selling or renting
i the DWELLING HOUSE, Blacksmith Shop,
Biacksmiihs Tools, and Turning Lathe, complete,
in his possession together with one two four or six
acres OF land, as il may suit The purchaser The
property lies on the road from Harpers-Ferry to
Shepherdsiown. about half way from each p!aeS>--
Il istwo miles from the Potomac River and three
eighths Of a mile from Zion Church. ANY person
wishing situation Of this kind will find Il their in
tercst To cal and examine for themselves Posses
sion TO be given on the lsiof April 1910.
b. w. THOMPSON
Jan. 254 lgf9-6t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-08


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- Izru1irte grave 4 ~ crrrailr7
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~ IDLY. he commenced - - sfI
- 49,. .'e gave hin asi,,i.llnr r.I' a1i az
1sss. i,s1 $500 - s.rs =. s. ne.' a'e
w. PETIT
q 49, 49, ge4e.1s 1alee A<uoiI Bu411 Adire-
tr ale aIeo, ~
ziH0S NJ FLINT. czssl<n.r.,
- =. HARTMAN W1a<Itrfsrs
fsoss -. JOS q. HAYS. Hayyas- Fsy5y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-08
Wagons and Sleighs for Sale.

II WILL offer al public auction, before the Court
House door, on The LIST day Of the next Court be-
ing the February Court Of Jefferson
A good fGo-horse Wagon, icith Bed, &s.,
complete, nearly netg
AisO--tht tcoOd- 0Ork Of another lgA JHag-
on
Also-Tiro HdgAs, one eOmplete-tLe other
sciihOut holly and one Old Cart.
TERMS.-Three months credit on all sums over
S5-bond and security.
ANDREW HUNTER, Agent
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-08
Boots and hats.

,Anger0na Seminary.
TIME 1ext session Of this Seminary, young La
n dieF Boarding and Day School,l will com.
menceon the first Monday in September
Terms given By circular Address Rev. l. E
cHEt RERdER. Principal. ..a
Winchester, August. -3malmeot.
For Sale,
A VERY superior Mahogany Counter SHOW
n CASE, in good order by
Dec =. THOS. M, FLINT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-08
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

RY virtue of a decree OF the Circuit Superior
- Court Of Law aud Chaneery for Jefferson
County. Virginia. made at the Fall Term, 1913, in
The suit Of James Collect and pshers aeaip. iha Ex-
eeulors q jacob Crowl and c,hets-ise undersigned.
Saturday ne liza day Of March lSl9, before the
fHoiel Of Daniel En,ier, in Shepherdsiown, sell at
public anefion thai
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-08

WINCHESTER FEMALE ICADEMY.

/ WlNCHESTEk FEMALE ACADEMY.
THE Fourteenth Annual Term Of this Ips,i,n-
- ton will commence the ID day Of January,
fS49 The course Of instruction viii comprise All
the branches Of a complete English Education, To-
gether with the Latin, Greek, and French Lam
guages, Mathematics, &c. Music, and variety Of
Ornamental Branches, such as Drawing and Paint
ing, viii also be taught For these and the French
Languages an extra charge will be made.
Miss Wilson, who Is well versed In the science Of
Music, will give lessons on the Piano Miss Finch
and Miss Beans will aid in the Literary Depart
ment.
Tsrms per Sessi0H of Fire A5ntis.
For Board and Lodging, per session, Sc9 80
Tuition IN the English Branches 1850
The Languages and Higher Branches, rs so
Music, per quarter, 10 90
Use Of Piano for practising $50
The year viii be divided into two sessions. Scho-
lars may enter any time during the Session and
VIII be charged from entrance 70 the end Of the
term.
The increase Of patronage the past year has made
Il necessary to enlarge the buildings of this Semi
nary. To the Boarding Department several rooms
have been added, and also spacious Academy has
been erected. detached from the main building; so
that ample Recommendations can now be afforded
for alaTge number both of Boarding and Day Scho-
lars.
The School is furnished with Globes, orrer.
large Maps, Mathematical Instruments, Historical
Chart &c.
ES- Patrons and friends are particularly invited
tevsitthe school at any time and become acquainl-
ed with its discipline and method Of instruction
JOS BAKER, Prineipal
Winchester, Fort Hill January 1919
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-08
Axes! Axeeis

NV have on hand large number Of Choppipg
w Axes Of the most approved patterns. ffnIn
70 q lbs weight which We will sell land warrant
lower than they can be bought in charesiown. =
where. TG RAWI INss d Co
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-08
- ITlllcs for Sale.

sd6scribers having on hand more MuLEs
&c Than they have use for, will sell five, that are
ven broken, and 81 good size, on accommodating
terms n II. 4 Wv. MOORE
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-08

THE Undersigned having taken possession a ihe
II sGaulf House,s near he Rail Rod Depos.
and renoEncd The sane, are prep1fed 70 give lfsir
friends and the public generally cordial uelcose
They have 6iie1 up their Oyster Room u he mcsi
eomiorable manner, and are ready % se1@s OYS.
TIERS In any manner suited 70 The tastes a tkcir
customers Their Bar j. supplied with he choicest
brands Of Lignors 50 that the most fastidious ear
be catered 10. either in eafingo drinking They ~
specially ask call from he thirsty 81 hungry
The publiels humble servants
BRITAIN & HARTSHORN.
Hapers-F Ferry, Jan. 2s, I8l9l
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-08
Coal for Sale.

"E have jnst received i large quantity d
w Lump and Fine Coal, for sale al the Charles
fsFe pspOl H. H. ~. W. MOORE
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-08

Signor DAlvear, in compliance u,;,h ~
Of numerous scientific gentlemen has conn nspred
The manufacture Of his new Magnetic IDstrpmens
the GoIDoMkrER, which he now offers for sae II
The United States, a. the remarkably low price IL
IHREE DOLLARS each accompanied by NH
hints drawn from the ancient and modern sc;encss
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-08

YTENISON=Jn received, I fzw knndred
Jan. S. ~. MILLER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-08
! Farm for Rent.

Jan. ID, Isl9.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-08

TNIHk unders r1e1 oli.rs n private zaIe he Pro
y perry u u ioRn q BoiiEor This tlopcriy
SI>nl - 81 rn1ni11 ho<k - Iaylcr s-.ei .eo1t
~ Ir1[ EIo1ii1r UlI11 1,rcct = 81o- LE1c4
MOUSE. Which 400 occulF 4 4ooI11- good
1il11.@1 g. son. C1c 'E11I ro1u being 1<s'81er
~ -. pl-pc>c) AL -ullsie1l ro,n g. i1e accom-
= T. 'i' s Z TWO dooD TINE
Fl. FL - rot<r r<1< This p<cr<<I j. rn.-
. M e.. 'ed ia.o q more L6's =
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-08
For Californians!

IITEhave received supply ofvELvETEENS
w Id COARSE CL07YS, suitable for those
gong q California CRANE & BROWN
Feb. Il .
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-08
3D. / for De Gold Reactions /

u SVMeANY has been organized al This Mace
= = ier ~ purpose 81 going 70 the Gold Rexions
g california The number Is limited. Am Who
10y desire @ unite with this body are referred 10
rs Undersigned, cnmmiIiee. who win receive ap-
E.s1lioo. ana give all necessary inEsfmaiIon con-
sefning tbe organization. "A meeting or he com
Pay W. 3 bed o. Saturday neu, Feb I0.h. a.
S.s.. z ~, % The basement Of the Presbyterian
s1sn The rogie q Be taken wiz Be deter
.-anea %. Those who may desire 10 join the com
F-ny are Ec1oesied 10 attend this meeting.
Z. MURLATT,
JACOB YANYAcTER.
J. d. STIPES
Hapep-Ferry. Feb 8. 1870 f.,.,..;,,..
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-08
4 MOST DESIRABLE DWELLING
AND g
A SMALL FARM
FOR Sale.

THE Mansion Of the late Daniel Morgan, with
il 50 Acres Of Land, IS offered for sale. This
Town, Jefferson County. Va on The turnpike lead
ing 70 Smithfed, and i mosi elisibly situ.ae1 in
every particular. The boss 4 e cod sizes the
main buiding Is Of brick and = well nniAeas Win
barn. 4 stable earriage-hOnse. corn-bonse, &c.
The land Is inferior 70 none il coqnty-is part
II timbered--and has an abnndanee drumming IA
Or, supplied By anever-failing spring. which = no
ted for is beauty and size.
80 Gfs0. WM. RANSOM.
Charles,oun, Jefferson Co, Va
Feb. Il. 18i9-6t
Naf;onai lsfcfIieeacsf HanitaY (Ra-l 1h.s
rrapk, and Ftsi<rszk (hld1 Heraids inseu laws
and send bill 70 adv.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-08

Our friends win bear in mind thai ne publish the
price q Packages Of onancr Tickets only Paeka-
ges q Hzpis and Hay Tickets win Be in The sane
proportion.
~ O6cial and Printed drawings always ior-
usndet b ne drsi mad ailer he drawing. elvsloP
"a and sealed
We a1rise our eorrcsponienss . order Packages
of Tickets. Is hey save - lea<t - per cent and
may draw il one Package. FOUR CAPITAL
eRIZES
- Pyftr . Co pay Prizes a .isbl IN soll
Forward o6ler ies d,ys u advance oh d.,.
~ CSs61cnce s,ricily o1rcrved II ,his olEee.
ID .idiiion % ne above IriIIi.n, seh.nes N
hare a every Monday. Nc11e>d1y. Thursday and
S.,1r1.r a. Ezra CI1ss. (ruI11fII called Snail
rrr% Ti.1.rgl thai VIII b drawn. = Hhich ne hiEl
prt1e !. $1,000 Ii1Esl - % R.ckas1 S1.H
e r...oe. Z. { 5..ssc. .oss B.n'no-< N Va. q
r6nsr en- surely rcaIile n b 1|lr0zi1E i1l14gI
ilc mails ike 1a'f irilna'- ed --..-4e1 Lo''s',
No. L'Et' s'rset Daiingrs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-08
The Charlestown Depd.

The Charlestown Depd.
TyHE subscribers having taken possession Of the
Il Depot in Charlesiown, are anxious to purchase
any number Of bushels Of
WHEAT AND CORN
for which they will pay the highest market price in
cash, ION delivery. They also have possession OF
the Warehouse at the Old Furnace until ihe first
Of April NEXT where they will purchase any num-
Der Of bushels Of Wheat and Corn 10 be delivered
or before thai lime.
AI.so--On hand and for sale, 100 TONS OF
PLASTER, al the (ildFuFnace.
They are also anxious 10 purchase any nrsmbef Of
bushels Of Wheat and Corn, 10 be deveFedlat their
Warehouse in Shepherdslown, where theyihave a
large quantity Of Plaster for sale
NJ. II. s. v. w. MOORE.
Feb. s. 1919.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-08
II. W. SHE
Lieut.. Sd Artillery. U
NO 4CEVTc

D.
In consequence Of the difficulty Of mdng faithful
agents. and of preventing frauds whee articles o. ns
nature are sent out for general slIe sgnor DAyear
has determined sell none OF his vrks OF Instruments
unless ordered BY letters directly g him. When the de-
sired publication, or nstrume,s VIII pc Iofwafueu IN
der his signature and seal = hat NIL doupt 70 ~ &C.
IL BEWARE oSaI limitations q this Instrument
which may hereafter appear as ne secret O. mpaI.lng
ever excepf fhe original inventor. =
mr. ne Goldomeier. and Gold Seekers Guide, win
hoab be sent by mil closely enyeloped and sealed and
herefore not subject inspection by Postmasiers Tor
Ire sunnf THREE DOLLARS. sent post paid TO Sig
| nor jose De ALvEAR, Box 27i3 New York City. The
INSTRUMENT is very light and the Guide is printed on
hin uaper--so that the charge by mail express will
81 very ANAL any part Of the United States The
price &c the GOLD SEEKERS GUIDE, alope. Is ONE
DOLLAR, sent Is above. address, Il ast
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-08

UvAKEN %. On he lad a lhe subscribe. 'eo
n Ez,r.ls One : RED COW. marked ~. a. y.
nricrlit II ',e ~ and swallow tort a ~ q 2.
c,r. Tie cher RED HELFER. n1rkc1 ~. :
slil IN II li91l ear. Ihe sid Coz and n-iI-'
n. oE,s- y o11e1 II Ike 4tolc >s<.r5. ele ~
11e.'s. p cone 'ars.'t. Prove property, ~ go
81 ~ t.ke hen au1I- - -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-08
Wheat e Corn VVan9ed.

shE subscribers are anxious 10 purchase any
Il number ofbushels Of Wheat ana Com for which
hey viii pay the highest cash price on delivery.
" II NE farmers prefer H. hey will haul il from
their Barns As they keep teams Cor lhat purpose
Farmers look 10 your Interests, and give Ms I cal
before you dispose Of your produce ss.f 81
NJ. H. &v. w MOORE.
Old Furnace, Jefferson Co, Va. D 17-1
Feb. IS, 1877.
q Plaster, Salt Fish, Tar, &c, ALWAYS ON
hand, TO exchange with the Farmers for their pro-
duce -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-08
)ifS6Iufion of Cn-p.-.,.-sh,,

YNtiL ffm Of Gibson & Harris has his Al been
= Dissolved BY mutual consent.
J. DsGIBsoN,
&ses . iol9. J. HARRIS.
~ oeoes Bonds, Nqes. &e., Of the late firm
= Gibson q Harris are n he hand~ ar 4
nafrls Ipl settlement Our friends win please call
and elese b money Or pole
~ 81. sss J. d. GIBSON,
1eo. ., Ibig. J. HARRIS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-08

Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA, August 1S46
This may certify that the undersigned Is fully con-
vinced that sgnor Jose de Alvear the first scov.
of the Gold deposites of California and that this
di.covery made by the aid Of Magnetic Instru,
ment called The Goldoineter which have seen success
fully applied 10 the discovery Of veins Of Gold ore
places where Indications Of that substance appeasd
upo the surface Of the earth.
r. w SHERMAN
Lieut.. Sd Artillery, u s. amy
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-08
10000 DOLLARS!

: y
WHERE'S the use Of going to California now
w A brilliant galaxy Of Lotteries for the month
OF February Is herewith presented TO the notice OF
the correspondents OF this well known and truly tor
tunate house.
The first investment frequently draws prize At
Pyfer and Cos. See the noble luck last month.
All the Prizes promptly paid in Gold
ry PYFER q. CO., ALWAYS LUCKY. n
A small specimen Of luck within ONE MONTH
so, $50 sent to an old correspondent in Raleigh, N
C. Gle had been unlucky but persevered)
$1,000 sent per mail to Berthe CO., ~ C.
$500 sent per mail to Rockingham CO., Va
$1,000 semi per mail to Fanquier CO., Va.
$1,000 sent per mail to MecklenbuIg co. Va.
5000 sent per mail 10 Huntington CO.. Pa.
5000 sent per mail 70 York CO., Pa.
81 900 sent per mail 10 Knox CO., Ohio.
All sent to Correspondents during the month Of
January and promptly paid BY the Fortunate
House OF Pyfer g. Co.
Confidence never violaiedl No postage need be
paid on orders to Pyfer & Co.
Grand Lotteries for January.
For splendid prize you have only % order from
Pyfer s. Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-08

COODfro, Tools.
WE have Just received,
w Broadkeads Patent Crows
Kids and Watkins Drawing Knives;
Champering 4 HoUIins DO Do.
idze<x Broad Aycs; Frame Saws;
Jo;nc1s' Dils &C., &C.
Alluf which We are qesrmisea g ss' ~ = ~. -.
wanted Tnlmed'io(cly,
" = RI IA 41ssLiron work. To ae0od work.
man VIM rive several nodihs work ~ prooee'y
e'f ne sH is's' ' Fi'RiANoIs ". RAwEus.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-08

4ssa ri ALSO
Farming Utensils
0fkreyy descriptions, snct as
Wagons, PiosgAs, Hayroscs, Gears, &c;
- 81 JfSa rue Housings;
Also-Abomt 40 Acrrs Of Wheat IL the
grorAd;
Aiouf 1900 Us. If Pork IL TIE sail
.Aso--1 frst raic H1teat Fan, Of Barria's
make
81 One Two horse Carriage 4 Harness,
Il GOOD condition; together with my
HOUSEHOLD Il KITCHEN
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-08
PURnxC SALE.

II WILL offer at Public Sale, on Friday tle i6tl
II If this msstk (EtbrEary,) at 10 o'clock. A. Nj,
army residence, about two miles East Of Charles.
fgwnsJ Jefferson county, on the road leading to Reyes
+ elfg, alLof my personal property, consisting in
5 .iart q follows. viz:
z; icod of frsf rate seork Horses-2 Coils;
sSeserdF hcad IF sne Mich Coscs and .Stocl
Caiile
: SO 81 20 head IF Hogs;
20 Aead # iShesp ef fre breed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-08
EHERIEFsN SALE.

= TrIIL IS sold al Pablo Sale 10 the highest bid
M der. Cor cash, before the Court House in
charleetown, - M0NDA y ~ 1914 81 Fsbrnasy,
SeioS coaff day, 10 satisfy snndry executions il my
: Hands aeainsf John c. Falper, The following pro-
1erty, % witt
. kssd a. H6rk Hsfses--l Cob:
& Niie1 Coos, 20 kead u Hegs;
20 hsad Skoep--f Rood Wdgon;
I OF HoSsc. Sleigk= Gearing for -four
l3s HofNs,
B6rskeer Plosgk- s .Stoeel Pieeghs;
=. Z B-aaasals 4 Boidine-12 Chairs;
. ~ so Yards q Cnrpttiag-2 Takes;
S's,a I. LUCAS. D. s
J.nnary IS, isis.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-08
BEHOLD a GOLD NINE

More Fertile Than tie Sacranenfo and nearer
home than California
U No Voyage round the Horn" required.
IT,. E..n...n,.. pn,.. .... a..
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-08
EOR REA.T.

HNHE House now occupied BY Robert Lacas.-
j Possession given on The LIST day Of April
JOS. E. LANE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-08

ILUUEN d y3 ~
THE above ale rili AXE place !. '1s rs.sIsnse
~ Mr. Walper'9< Reads. ie9t ni, =. lfon s-eP
her1s,0Wn. On Saturday nc ~ 2, l, ee,- 3
sef1asy 2 ~ = 100 = = ~
.rl1k al. Of ny proper,y. advertised b Lem.
x.neas. p. s. for Geo Reynolds. q AXE place y
~ kons{ = done a nv request and consent
~. s. 1873 IS JOHN C. WALLER
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-08

a DWELLING HOUSE, and BL.cksnrra
II snoP, a Kerncysrillc, on the Baltimore and
ONO Rail Road, Tor one or Two years Il : one Of
lhe BET stands in he county There i Wagon
makerk Shop carried on a. he same place By irsi
r.Ie w4|kmln. Coal and iron kept q The door
Possession given On The Isl day q April, 1919.
Feb. I. l5l9- JAMES A kEkNkY-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-08

= &AAN = O1A29
ana many other articles loo tedious 70 mention.
TERNlS.--A credit Of MING months will be given
on all'sums Of So and upwafds. under IS the cash
win be required--the purchaser executing his bond
wjh approved security upon all credit sales before
any properly Is removed. ~
- s MAGDELENE e. EICHELBERGER.
Mount Pleasant Feb 81 1919.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-08
Boating and Commission
:. DOGaN4SSo

sHE subscribers having boa,s constantly run.
specifically inform an persons having PRODU(.Es 10
send % either market thai they win boat II q re
sonahle terms They also have Warehouse sitli-
ated on The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. and "a he
Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road and win forward
PIo1oee 70 any point on the Baltimore road, or on
the WinehesteE road 1t 4 very sthal eharpr
A supply Of PLASTER, Salt, Fish. Tar. Shipple.
Laihes, Lumber, Sc, always on hand and for sale
low WM H. ELGIN q CO.
Harpen-EerrY Jan IL l9sg-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-08

Great bargains! Reduction
In pricesi

TINE subscriber wishing 10 reduce his Stock by
- the ist Of April, will ofIer great bargains 10 in
dpcfpnrchasers Many Goods he viii sell prime
cost and all a redpeed prices. All wantin! great
bargains are respectfully invited 10 call
Feb. 3, lei9 E. p MILLER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-08

VIE ,hrst discovery q Gold II chl,s..-.-..
made 81 DoS Joss an s'ninrs s's ~, Mss
By means q newly invented Maene,ie
called the s. h - s Y 'snunaenl
Geldemeter, Or Gold Seekers Cuil..
Signor DAlvear has iuzt arrived & NJ
nom The Gcld regions Of California. 81 Wv s. /.
mama. Chagres and New Orleans bfing;ys !. ~. 4
him very large quantity Of God ole yalneS d.. !,
nearly one million Of Dollars, which ke coIIerfsn
there long before me existence Of the G0ld mines
rally 49, & s - 800 $500
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-08

ADVENTURERS TO CALIFORNIA
investment than by purchasing one Of thes ;ns,s
menls, which will not only be worth fitr s.. -
value there TO sell again. bur will be Of inestiabe
worth to those who go in search u Gold as has been
proved by the most abundant experiments both in
California and the United States
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-02-12
A While Widow Pacheco.
Correspondence Of The Tribune.

WASHINGTON, Thursday, Feb z.
The following memorial was received few
DAYS since from the interior of our State submitted
10 the House through the Speaker, and referred
BY rule to the Judiciary Committee, from which
Mr.. BURT Of s. c. this morning reported against
II. and on his motion it was laid on the table. As
Mr.. BURT is tho very man who reported and
pressed through the bill to pay the widow Pacheco
for her biack runaway, l should have been glad to
hear his reasons for rejecting this so gruiy, but
no gave none Hear the petitioner
TO ks Hon. Speaker Of me House Of Reps Of the L. S :
Your petitioner would represent that 10 the year 1916
her husband, JAMES JOHNSON entered the army of
Gen Taylor a volunteer, for - month, and found
That after being ia the battles OF Pao Alto and Ressca
De Ia Palma he deserted for ill.usage or some other
cause aud went over 10 the enemy That at the battle
OF Buens Vista he taken prisoner with the Mexi-
cans and ON being presented TO Gen Taylor as de-
sertor, the old General disOwned him, and said his
men never deserted aud sent him back 10 the enemy
Your petitioner farther learns that your Honorable
body pays for mentor instance, the "Pscheco Slave
Csse'-snd your petitioner going upon the principle
that a white man 10 worth more than negro, prays
your Honorable body allow your petitioner the sum
81 900 for the loss Of the said James Johnson to his
wife, and your petitioner will ever pray
MARY JOHNSON