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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-22
Town Property for Sale.

r WISH to sell my HOUSE AND LOT, stu
u ated onfhe Main street. in Charlestown. This
properly is in good condition, and may be conye-
niently occupied as two distinct Dwellings, each
having It's own Kitchen and yard. It has an excel
lent garden cistern corn house, stable and meat
house, and is near the best water 10 town. The
terms win be made easy-no part Hanied in hand
Application may be made 10 myself or DIR. y. II
SraArrn, T. J. STRAITH.
Jan %, lSi9
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-22

IN ne sane day icFl Be offered,
ALI the Personal Property
OF the testator, consisting 81
Horses, Sheep, Cattle, HOS, and
Farming Utensils of rariosy kinds
THE CROP OF WHEAT in the ground and
other articles Of value
Acredit Il nine months viii be given on all sums
over nve dollars under that surndash Bond with
approved security required.
GEO. Z. WASHINGTON.
WM. p. BEALI.,
Cli HAN - WASHINGTON,
Caarleslown, Jefferson CO., " Dec. ", 1919.
~ Manchester Repnblicaas .1d Lancaster Til
bRne insert till sale
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-22
Coal for Sale.

VEfE have Just received large quantity Of
w Lump and Fine Coal for sale atihc Charles
town Depot NJ. II. g. ", w. MOORE.
Eeh s. -ra r- D. .z
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-22
Axes !! Axes!!'

M Z have on hand large number Of Ihoppinv
Axes OF The most approved patterns. from
% = rs. weight which we win sell (and warrant,
Call and examine them before purchasins else.
Wnsre. - 4. g. RAWLINS 81 co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-22
N OTTCE,

WE would also inform onr old cps,,,,. .
~, p pnolic generally, that we have moi ann fhs
.:ai, BUSINESS, las has been ether de-
s,snsaly e. Otherwise rumored, but thai our hoa,.
arc ready Tor transportation. Give us 1 call.
W. H Fl ii 70
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-22
Dissolution Of Co-Partnershlp.
M@IIgR,

N@IggB, ss'1s
TIME undersigned having purchased Of James D.
i Gibson, his entire interest in the stock Of
Goods OF the firm OF Gibson s Harris, will con-
tinue the business on his own account at the Old
Stand in Chareslown, where he hopes corrective the
patronage Of his old friends and Us many new ones
as may favor him. sHsl s..s ssegss fseu
Feb. 8, lgi9. JEREMIAH HARRIS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-22

Our fTiends will bear IN mind that we publish the
price Of Packages Of Quarter Tickets only. Packa-
gesof Hzoie and Hslf Tickets win be in the same
prnpoHion.
Il Official and Printed drawings always for
wafded hy the FIRST mail after the drawing envelop-
cd and sealed. ss~
We advise our correspondents to order Packages
Of Ticket, as they saFeat least Is per cent, and
mar draw in one Package FOUR CAPITAL
PRIZES ~ SSEsf Iii St.4kN
f9- Pyfcr & Co pay Prizes at sight in gold. y
Forward orders few days In advance OF the date
Of drawing
TT Confidence strictly observed at this Office.
In addition 70 the above Brilliant Schemes, we
have on every Monday "Wednesday, Thursday and
Saturday, an Extra Class, (vulgarlY called Small
Fry Lottery that will Be dra Wn, in which The high
prize Is $1,000. Tickets 500. Packages s.. 70.
Orders promptly attended 70.
Persons ii a distance from Baltimore in want Of
money can surely realize IL By addressing through
ne nails The truly fortunate and iarsaned Loliery
Asrnls PYFER q CO,
NO 4 Light Street Baltimore
Feb /. 1870. Z "A, &
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-22

Old Maolk' s O0Naimg.
B'HOYs ARE YOU GofNGl
Only q few Tickets Left.
MY BOAT HORNET VIII leave Harpers Fer
w " on FRIDAY Mrel DE ~. a. ~ O'Clock.
M. Persons desirous Of witnessing the inaugural
tion OF Gen TArLoR, win md this Boat 70 Be con-
yenient and cheap way Of gning as nv boat, IS :
very commodioos and comfortable Deck Boat, and
fine tor promenadine s'yAlEs' n
For Tickels apply soon TO The Editors Of the spf-
ri OF Jefferson Free Pres, OF Nj J. J. Miller,
al Charleslowns on, 70 Mr. p. Jsconfad or David
Seigle. 81 HarpeIs.Ferry. sss a. syai "
Priee, One Dollar for the round trip. nsi 3is65
JOSEPH DOWNING, Captain.al
Harpefs-FerEy. Feb Is l6i9 n 80 1870
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-22
Rnalnonenlent.

THE sale ol he above property has been post
Npcne1 Ill FriAay Tie al day Of March next, a
6hieA line Il viii be seld.
- Z s. Esz Nm o. MAC0UGHTRT.s
s.ssss Al - AMBROSE c. TiNBERLAKE-
Fshrnasy =. 1872
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-22

1f D4lllofu71nn -
w a., e. f, ss<k :; 7; 81 s
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-02-22
Mules for Sale,
PUBLFC S.aLE.

SeA - A<srr
! IN pursuance Of Deed Of Trust made on he
i :ssiA day IF Fsbruayy. ls43 by Edward Fitzpa-
lfick, to secure certain monies therein recited To
Richard d. Doran, shall offer for sale, at public
auction. TO the highest bidder for cash on SATURl
DAY the 10Th Of MARCH, ISa9, WI IA
The Lot of Ground . W. I! 4
In the town Of Harpers-Fery, known on the plat of
the lands Of John Wager, deed, as Lot No. 81
Sale 10 take place on the premises at 70 NJ &
1 1881 MICHAEL DORIAN, TrHstee.
Feb g. 1919 7saas s.9sI9 9.1e s--'7...s. -.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-09-06

very unusual proceeding, before we are
organized, SC.
hlr. BaiIly. will modify the motion and
make the choice of printer temporary.
Mr.. jackson. If we can appoint COM
mittee to give notice that we are now Or
ganized, we must be organized sufficiently
TO chose Printer.
Nj. Babcock. | at first thought with the
gentleman last up, but do not now think so.
Anorher reason occurs TO me for delaying
this question--that is that there are commit
tees TO be appointed. We shall be efnbar-
rassed otherwise. | am green in this bust
ness, and am in favor of moving slowly. /
am III hopes this viii be the Case. }g<
MIR. Brunson. Il first moved for this COM
mittee 10 accordance with precedent. MIR.
b. here read an authority IN point 10 Wis
consin. Are not our acts hers as binding as
they Will be when we are completely organ
izeds am in favor of the committees
Speaker. The question is OH electing a
Printer pro tenn.
The notion to elect a Printer pro tenn
for incidental printing tor the House, was
made, but did not carry; alter which, On
motion, the House adjourned until Tuesday
at 10 O'Clock, A. Nj. ,..3....>.
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being majority of all the votes cast was
declared duly elected assistant clerk.
+ On motion of Mr.. Pond,
The House proceeded to the election Of
Sergeant-at-arns.
Jesse Taylor having received, al the
votes cast, was declared unanmous9EAlect
ed Sergeant-at-arrns, for the present session
of the Legislative Assembly.
Mr.. Badly moved
That the House proceed TO elect Mes
senger.
Agreed to.
Messrs. Wells and Setter were appointed
Tellers.
James Beattie having received 10 votes,
being majority of all the votes cast, was
declared duly elected. Q. H. Kelley re-
ceWed vote.
MIR. Babcock moved
That the House now proceed to elect q
fireman.
Messrs. Bronson and Johnson were APP
pointed Tellers.
The votes having been counted, it ap-
peared that David Hone had received ten
votes,
was declared duly elected.
Mr.. Bronson offered the follwing resolu-
tion.
Resolved, That the Rev. Mr.. Hobart be
invited to open this House with prayer du-
ring the present session.
Mr.. BailIy moved,
That the House proceed to elect printer
to Go the incidental printing of the House
during its present session.
Messrs. Baily and Babcock were appoint
ed Tellers.
The votes being counted, it appeared that
James NJ. Goodhue, had IL votes, aud
Mclean, Owens & Quay, 4 votes.
James NJ. Goodhue, having received the
highest number of votes, was duly elected,
On motion,
The House adjourned till Tomorrow at
ten O'Clock.
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COUNCIL.
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 5, lSi9.

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 3, Io49.
Payer by Rev Mr.. Hobart.
The journal of yesterday was read
The President laid before the Coun-
Gil the following communications:
10 Ike President Of The Council.
SIR:-ln conformity to resolution Of :
the Council of yesterday, ] have made
the enclosed arrangement with the post
master at this place. have also in
conformity to another resolution of yes
terday, made the enclosed arrangement
with l.: NJ. Oliver Esq, for the trans
lation of the Governor Message into
the French language.
Respectfully, your obt Servt,
JOSEPH r. BROWN,
Secretary.
CoUNcIL CHAMBER,
St. Paul, Sept. 5, ioi9.
l will keep separate postage account
Will IitC vi tflC NOuuClt vi TIC
Assembly of Minnesota Ter
ritory, for all letters and papers to or
from the members respectively, with the
understanding that the amount OF said
postage account shall be paid by the
Secretary of the Territory immediately
after the Legislature adjourns.
J. w. BASS, P. NJ.
St. Paul, Sept. 5, ls49.
] will translate the Governors Mes.
sage into the French language at as ear
ly a day as possible, for such reasonable
compensation as the Legislature shall
allow.
L. M. OLIVER.
Mr.. Mcleod offered the following
resolution, which was adopted, viz:
Resolred, That 500 additional copies
of the Governors Message in the Eng
lish language, and 300 additional copies
in the French language, be ordered to
be printed for the disposal Of the Coun-
Gil.
Mr. Norris, from the committee ap-
pointed to prepare permanent rules for
the government of the Council during
the present session, made the following
report:
"Ihe committee appointed to draft
permanent rules for the government Of
the Council, beg leave to report the fol-
lowing rules:
STANDING RULES OF THE Council.
** s&
On motion of Mr.. Sturgis, the report
of the committee was accepted. and the
committee discharged.
On motion of Mr. Sturgis, the rules
reported by the committee were adopted
as the permanent rules for the govern
mept of the Council at the present ses-
sion.
Mr.. Rollins by leave introduced the
following resolution, which was adopted,
viz:
Resolped, That there be fifty copies of
the Rules adopted by the CeaHyai, print
ed for the use of the members thereof.
and so copies to be fled in the Office of
= Sc I's--fss =.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-24

eosno cash and on that ncount from hnse
assessments which the credit system never fails 10 i,ra ~ ~
aP ana products OF tie other classes comnunity in m
always the turner's fault and never be said hai ia
IN e' incidental e BIS profession linked win bpr
ruptcy or ms subsistence diminished bv bad debts
LOOK at the unfortunate
5fong up under the hobed influence trade which gives a.
the farmers vc . -f'-' my
LOOK at the clergyman faithful and gifted NAV he in arb
ING those lovely lessons which make vet he Is r
" from one year 10 another ola place Iav his herd
LOOK al the lawyer, starving can get practice in
tha Jury less court whose title burlesqnes equity
Lou" " your printer standing his nr
times without hours elaxaio-ns patrons THINKING
he has thousands honestly assed and rp,a5
Tie merchant and the trader and parovzel
peon bad debts entarraSsmens and bankruptcy victim of
the credit system and bank 1hrions ~ -
ne chanIc eoniorsy substance or ;sorcnp
ms r e 10 the shape Of States Prison co-broher often re-
ouced 10 the bare necessity Of making employer rich e, he
can get ms due; his often enrass-
en but the farmer with the barns sheenon
ms nils and pigs u his laughs Fictitious ills OF f
us true ne has his but without would be much 70
De pted II everything done his liking own SUI
pfoh the oeP or demon passion would
- 1870
Making his abundance the means Of want
Inc INDUSTRIOUS PTovHent farmer has for his chemical
laboratory which, with
eacheS MN many lessons Flora is his handmaden. Cere.
ana Fonena shed their bounis upon him. mixing him NATURES
Northumberland Farmer.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-24
PREDATORY.

address delivered before assenhlaE
Saturday Melody
talents and the
The order itself
Masonic
thing tie
rules regulations
Hence
day. land contnu viii toapi
used of observations Re
hold
upon fidelity address claims niger iegree
much that
the Grand Lodg
highly
merely adapted situation
ain in
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-24

IF asked who belonged the privileged order land
should those
the OF those fluctuations trade and the
cyand that he entirely relieved in the sale OF products from
the evils Of that credit system which almost other class
community subjected.
Whether the price lie be high
all the the far he produces his
His unlike the IF he
uaUufactUTer aad xii aIe-s
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-24
VOLUME III. NUMBER Al.
MASONIC ADDRESS.

Deivered before the Brethren Of Melody Lo1gs No. pLateriNe,
Gran! Co. Wis the Festival Of ST. John The BGp June "a,
l549, BY VIM r. SMITH, NJ. W. q. NJ, G. L. OK MIS-.
Published by order Of the Lodge
Arrorl
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-24

e. singular fact that the OF brit
Billie Ct her deatf nnd this gives
scripture authority mol being nquve about the of
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TO INVENTORS.

FTNHE SUBSCRIBERS offer their services 10 per-
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States or in foreign countries, and will prepare spe-
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From their long experience as practical mechan-
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Law and acquaintance with the details connected
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they will be able to give satisfaction TO their en-
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Persons residing at distance may procure all
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Models can be sent with perfect salty by tho ex-
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For evidence Of their competence and integrity,
they would respectfully refer TO all those for whom
they have transacted business.
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poste the Patent Office. p. II. WATSON,
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MEXICAN CLAIMS.

Notice 10 holders of claims against Merico, prorided
for by The fin article Of the u'ratfed convention Of
Nopepber 20, 1S43.
V,HE Board of Commissioners to adjust claims
i against Mexico, appointed under act of Con-
gress of Sd March, lS49, have adopted the follow
ing order, TO wit:
at appearing to the Board that memorial in
several Of the provided for in the fifth article
of the unratihed convention OF November 70, lS43,
between the government of the United States and Of
Mexico 10 wit, claims which were considered by
the commissioners under the treaty Of llth April,
1899, and referred TO the umpire, and which were
not decided by him, have not been filed agreeably
10 the orders heretofore established, and il being
represented that further time Is necessary, therefore
IL il
"OrdeTed, That the time for filing such memorials
be extended to the first Monday Of November merit;
and all memorials and arguments relating TO said
claims are required 10 be filed before said
day"
OrFIcE or SAID COMMISSION,
Washington, June 7, lS49.
VIM. CAREY JONES, Secretary.
June l4-dl0t
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NATIONAL MEDICAL COLLEGE,
Washington, ID. C.


TINE ANNUAL COURSE OF LECTURES will
l. commence on the first Monday in November,
and continue until the end of March
FACULTY.
Thomas Miller, M. d.. Professor of Anatomy
and Physiology.
William p Johnston, Nj. d., Professor of Obstet-
RIGS and the Diseases of Women and Children.
Joshua Riley, NJ. D. Professor of Materia Medica,
Therapeutics, and Hygiene.
John Fred. May, M. d., Professor of the Princi-
Piles and Practice of Surgery.
Grafton Tyler, nj. D., Professor of Pathology and
Practice of Medicine.
Leonard ID. Gale, M, D., Professor of Chemistry
and Pharmacy
Robert King Stone, NJ. d., Adjunct Professor of
Anatomy and Physiology.
James Z. Morgan, M. d., Prosector and Demon
strator
Clinical Lectures twice week, on cases selected
from the Washington Infrmary. Operations per-
formed before the class.
Fee for full Course of Lectures, $50 Demon
strator's ticket, $40. Graduation fee, SO
Good board can be procured at from SOU 10 y 5
per week.
WILLIAM p. JOHNSTON, M. D.,
Dean, 7th ST., between and + SITS.
July l0-2awtlstMon. Nov
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All the stone embraced in Bills b, Nos. l. 2, and
8, must be uniform in color and appearance, en-
trely free from sap, stains, cracks, flaws, and pyr-
ties of iron
The stone embraced in the Bills A, Nos. l. 2, and
being otherwise unexceptionabe; they must be free
from sap, cracks flaws, and the sulphate of iron,
as above
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II tons 2 cwt., 2 qrs. lbs. Of round iron
Is pinch bars in the rough, of feet long, inch
square for Is inches, thence rounded, ta-
pering To | inch, Mt the other end
"a pinch bars, in the rough, feet long, inch
square at one end for one foot, thence
rounded 10 one inch
so sheets of finch boiler iron, feet long, 26 inches
wide
10 sheets of Inch sheet iron
$50 pounds Of inch octagon cast steel
100 do s-inch do do
100 do .-inch square do
so do 2by l-inch shear steel
500 do 6-inch boat spikes.
CLASS No. 6.-Rail,oay Iron Castings and
Spikes.
About 20 tons, more or less. of American railway
iron, pattern, 81 inches high 2 inches wide on
the top table, and four inches the bottom in bars
not less than IL feet long, weighing about s. pounds
per lineal yard. To be perfectly welded and free
from scales, cracks, cinder holes, and other de-
fects.
The bars to be straight and cut square to the
ends.
500 pounds of hook headed railway spikes, best
quality, inches long, about TO the pound pointed
for cross sills
The iron work Of two turning rails for the cars of
railway Of 4 feet 81 inches gauge.
CLASS No. 6-.Nisceiianeous.
Iron castings for railway and other purposes, as
the same may be required during the year, includ-
ing the casting of Is sheaves Of 10 by 81 inches to
pattern.
The price per pound to be stated.
CLASS No. 7-.MSceIlaneous.
10000 pounds Of pig lead
700 feet Of lead pipe, inch diameter, (liqht
ppe,) made by Tatcm Brothers, Phils-
delphia
200 pounds Of sheet copper
20 do spelter
100 do block tin
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POTOMAC PAVILION,
AT PINEY POINT, MARYLAND.

THE above place will be open for the sccommo-
Il dalton Of visitors on the LIST Of June. This de-
ghtful watering place is at the mouth of the Poto
mac river and in full view Of the Chesapeake Bay.
constant and regular sea breeze, beautiful shade
trees and the great safety Of surf bathing, (there
being no under-current,) combine 10 make this
Of the most pleasant and healthy resorts 10 be found
II il situated on the beach but few yards from the
water, with every convenience for bathing free Of
charge, where will be found obliging and compe-
tent attendants.
The Table will be supplied with all the Injuries
Of the season. both from the markets and the water
An excellent Band Of Music il engaged for the
season, and variety Of amusements furnished for
guests free Of charge.
TERMS OF BOARD.
Per day 81 50
Per week 900
Per month 30 90
The proprietors are ready 10 make arrange
ments with families for the season.
The steamer Oceoa, Capt. James Mitchell, leaves
Washington every Thursday at O'Clock A. NJ,
and Sundays at O'Clock A. NJ, for the Pavilion
returning, leaves the Pavilion Saturdays at 3
A. NJ for Washington, and Sundays at p. NJ for
Baltimore.
The steamer Columbia leaves Baltimore on Satur
days at p NJ, arriving at the Point at A. M.
on Sundays returning, leaves Washington every
Wednesday for Baltimore at A. NJ, arriving at
the Point same evening at p. NJ.
Due notice will be given Of the other boats when
they are placed on the route.
KIRKwOOD & KELLER,
June -2awtSepl Proprictors
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Qualifu of The Stone.

All the stone embraced in the foregoing Bills must
be Of the best and most durable description Of Ora
mite or Sienite, and Of these two the latter will re
ceivc decided preference; and in every case the
stone having the least fcldspar in its composition,
and being therefore less liable TO dsintograon will
be preferred.
Specimens Of the stone proposed 10 be furnished,
properly labelled should accompany the bids, stat
ing the precise location Of the quarry. The stone
must in all be such as will Withstand the wash
Of the sea.