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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-10-23
wIScaEsrER pREsBYTERr.

The special session Of the Winchester 20.
School pfesbytery which commenced in tie
Kent street Ch4rcll Of this place, on Wednes
day evening hsf car the purpose of ordaining
and installing Rev Jas r. GRAHAM. lie Pas.
tor elect In The place q Rev. Mr.. LACY, (mbo,
owing ID IL health, resigned the charge some
months sinee,) closed its labors on theioIloving
evening: The ceremonies of tie ordination aud
installation were conducted by Rev. l. F. W.T.
son, Moderator. assisted by Reys Messrs. Der
Tos. Benny, lIUeHEs and HEAToN,
The meeting bawexer. continued ms Sun
day evening--oa 12ich day the Sacrapent Of
the Lords ssnpQec WAS administered; Twelve
new membefs wete added 10 Tie Chnrch-7gart
upon examination, and part upon certificate from
other denomjnaltaas ard congregations.
Mr. GRAHAM i ! y9ung man Of fne talents,
and prom ses % BE- a jritia6t and useful minister.
Winchester FrgiRian,
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Pass HIM ROUND.

Mrs. MELvINA Doye, OF Rockingham county,
has advertised her husband. George Dove. for De-
sefing her and her brood OF six linie DsEcs to go
: with ,riGing woman named Betsy Tarfingcr."
Mrs. Dove says
He len me, notwithstanding mr. utmost en-
deavors 10 please and gralify him | have no doubs
he was Influenced BIZ The yile wretch who IS with
him a Re manifested regard for bis family until
he became acquainted with her.
aKe is about IS rears OF age tail and slender
with black, smooth hair, his eye bfoWs meet. and
be IS refs good iooking
The riding woman with Mhom he LETT is abous
80 years Of age very h0mely, with black hair and
grey eyes, ordinary height Her teeth areg yery
bad, she having lost a good pastioa Of themY She
has child with her better than y months Old
From the above description given Of Mrs. 7lr-
finger, We take ifGeorge Is man Of deeidedaosie
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-10-23
TlIE MILITARY sYsTEM.

n
Mr.. BEsfsaAa, ID excusing himself in a recent
speech al Hapers.Fsrry, for no, making an effort
ia Congress 10 sci aside Military Rule at Harpers-
Ferry, asserted, as we learn, that Mr.. Ashmun, a
member Of Congress from Massachusetts, would
not aid him in the'scheme. A gentleman Of Har-
pers-Feny Immediately wrote Nj Ashmun in
Forming him Of the fact Mr. A. replies. thai If
Mr., Bedinger says he conversed with hin on the
subject q vas ia such slight and casual way thar
he has no recollection 81 taad further adds, that
had NJ. B. made the attempt 70 Sc, aside the sys.
feps tltye ssala Aaee ssea - iealy IL doing 80.
Z Tie Spirit asks @
4 But why IS Mr.. Ashman called from Massa-
ehnsetts to contradict statement az such man az
Mr.. Bedingcr1 Aad Whrn When Mr.. B. has
Ais back tnHed, ard is in she upper parSef The Dis
Arick, 4 letter ffeFn free soil Wig or Massaeku-
s1etsi efougld ferxara u stamp faisehoed yupen
Ais honest =. fntafaa satemeass
ia We eaa ssil sA.essissr h ssas because the PEG
pie of farpess Fesfg waaisi s know az the facts
IN sAetass They haa lie gaSd sense 10 write 10
Mr. Aspmla, nAosa back was turned no, in
che aPser par y rs district bot IA Massachusetts
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DEMOCRATIC EMULATION.

As might have been expected the whole Demo
cratic peaanx are shouting for Joy at The success
Of their party in Pennsylvania and Ohio. In the
FIRST named Safe they have had. the advantage OF
the unfortunate position oceapiedby Gov Johnston
in regard to the Fugitive Slave Law thousands Of
Wings refusing to vete-and in Ohio, they have
Had ihead Of Gicdings and the vhole~irihe of Alb
oiiionists
well, we are content to let them crow over their
victories until the regular batslefo the Presidency
comes Off With an unainching National Wing
like President Fillmore for our candidate, and fair
Issues upon the measuresot the Administration,
ne feel confident Of greatand glorious triumph,
IL 1889, the Democracy swept every thing before
shem-yei the next year the Wing giant rose from
its slumbers, and gave the PhilistiDes signal
overthrow. a
So In iS46--snd so will Il be in 1864
unlrammellcd and uniainsed by Abolition allies,
she grea. National Wing party will come fosib in
all strength and majesty, and again PROSTATE The
pfelenlers
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THE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY--DIN.
NER AT CARRIERS HOTEL.

We had The pleasure, BY special invitation, to be
present at this rich entertainment Of meat and drink
this "feass ofreason AMI aow of the soal.' We
have attended many public colIatiens, ard in all
cafnesness, we must acknowledge that We never
saw it surpassed The table literally grosned I'M
der the choice viands and ereH ertras 10 an unlim
tied extent /
When the dessert was spread, we thought we
were spectator TO second cattle show-sfor wher-
ever we cast our eyes, we saw miniature specimens
OF horses, cows, &C., adjoining the cakes leles and
strongly Inclined to The belief at We meft hTtbItd
to the genller sex for so novel and interesting a
display.
The Hon. Willis p. Bocoek, the Democratic
caadida,e for Attorney General Of Virginia Presi-
dent L, wis w Washington, Capt, Thomas, U. s.
Army, Ant.honS Kennedy, Col J. r Hanramck,
A. r.. Botcler, and others, in response to eompi-
mentary toasts maze exceedingly happy and en-
tersaining speeches.
As we were not present Al Capt. Sappin gtons on
the second day Of the Fair. we canno. speak per
s5nay Of his entertainment but we ave nadoubt
1t was worthy Of his high reputation as cate, -eF
and landlord.
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- 49, - -
SUPERIOR COURT.


The Fall Term Of the Circuit Superior Gonrt
Of Jefferson commenced is session on Saturday
last, Judge GREEN d. SAMuELs, Of Shenandoah,
presiding Bnt few men in the Commonwealth
are so eminently fitted forthe Bench, as this dis
tnguished jarisi, and proud distinction 10 ju-
dicial promotion yet awaits him. lie presides
over the deliberations oil the Court with great
contfovered point, is unliring and interchangeable
IN labor, and Of even temperament and quick dis
eernmen,.
The.husiness Of the Court Will not be Of any
unusual importance, and its routine Of duties will
be much interlered with during the week by the
elections. It is the intention Of the Judge, we,
learn to continue the Court during the week,
Tor the trial Of chancery causes.
A flee negro rom Maryland, by the name Of
eJahn Smith; who was temporarily staying at
Hampers. Ferry, was tried on Saturday last for
committing a Rape on ! negro girl, only ten
yeas Of age, in the employ Of VIM. T. Daugher-
HI Esq, and the property of Richard Henderson,
Elo fcunG' gully, ard sentenced To-. FIVE
ess,s imDrl,onu ent n the Penitertiary. Coun.
s for he defence, .tobnT. Gibson and r. Hume
Baleher, Esq.., and ior he prosecution John E.
Pare Fsn
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We had the good fsttnne Of hearing Miss
Pixies Lectures on this interesting Science, We
are quite sure that we speak the sentiments Of all
who heard her shat every one vas graii6ed and in
stvacted- She speaks and au,s gracefully, says
what khe ought, and ieaFes aothiag unsaid that
ought 10 Be said
Hereiass vAieA is quite large ard highly in
telligep. one viii have the pleasure Of hearing ID.
krst lecture Of The coarse. % next Tuesday nigh
10 he room over the store formerly occupiedhy Mr.
Rawliss
A gentleman taking ticket, viii hare the priri-
lege 81 being accompanied By lady, free Of al.
diiional expense,
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STOVES. TiNwARR, sc.

The establishment Of Mr. TapMss D. PaaKEE, Of
our toun. IS really ereditio his perseverance, and
Industry. When H. commenced business three
years ago. you might have packed his entire stock
in sws-hSrse wagon. and nov Be has several
Ware-rooms fled viihlevrry variety Of substantial
and useful articles.
Hisassortmen, OF Stores, Tinware, &C. IS con-
pIsie and Ne will sell you anything Won may desire
without money provided you give him trade. So
We advise hose who have no dimes b1s country
q town produce o give him ! call,
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Household and Kltehen Furniture..
A WELL IMPROVED FARM
FOR lie.

Il OFFER at private }ale the FARM upon which
reside, situated about four miles northwest OF
Charlestown, Jefferson county, Va adjoining he
lands of w. :. Washington r. Won6inyton. Geo
l. Washington and. others, and containing about
$50 A CIR ES OFLAND,
thirty Of which are in timber, the balance IN ar,b
land divided into nine fields, aunder good fencing.
mostly post and cap fence. p
The Improvements consist Of large, convenient
EA and newly built Dwelling, containing
EsI1k3 seven rooms with cellars under The whole
EssssEA smoke house, ice house servants bousL
es, stablftS, corn house. and large grana-
~ divided into gamers, capable Of holding ONO
bushels Of wheat. All The buildings NECESSARY for
the comfort and convenience Of famiiy la We been
erected within afew years past and are In good re-
pair. There is upon fbe fafmA variety Of choice
fruit selected from the lest nIfseTies aud most pf
them now bearing, viz: apples peaches, cherries.
apricOis. plums, -. The land has been farmed
exclusively win 4 .ie- 70 its improvement, cssdr
and plaster has been freely used, and il Is 10
flne state ofcultiVdtion. The Winchester and pa.
tomac Railroad II miles distant and the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad A miles distant offer great IA
cilites for the transportation Of the produce of ne
farm either to the Baltimore or District markets
The Harperse Ferry and Smi1hheld Turnpike az
fords good and safe route 10 Charlessown at all
seasons Of the year.
Its location will compare favorabIy win that OF
any farm in the county of Jefferson, as regards
health society," fertility Of soil facilities 10 mar
keL Persons wishing 10 purchase land well inn
proved, with every thing 10 hand are requested to
call and view The premises.
For terms apply tothe subscriber, living upon
me premises Or Il BY letter addressed to Charles
to~ ~. ), 90, r G. MCPHERSON.
-. Ii ~
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INcENpIARY.

Az ai:staPs was made ph. Saturday night last 10
fire ia4s wheat rieks ef air RaBsRr c. MePaSasov.
81 ibis epfniy. He. had lhfesAed bal about 80
bushels Ss wheat, ths >rawo which was but a few
yaresm he unShfeshsd wheat This straw was
fired aBa burnt On TaeWiad, ii seems, had
chan5sd otherwise Nj. McPherson's entire crop
of. 1haat Hoald have BEEN DESTROYED. The FIRE was
disco9sted By seme black persons passing near BY
from angls injecting about to'clock. When dis
coverta however. tue wheat stacks wers so hot iha,
the haFad could net remain apan them, and it was
with great exertian that they could be saved.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-10-23
nook NOTICES.

A press of business has preyeR,ed us from no,i-
chg our regular monthly Yis,ots, the Magazines,
Sc They have accumulated 10 huite a geodly pile.
We arc therefore uawilliugly chuapelled 10 notice
Gheui rather mere hufriedly than they deserve.
REv,sws.-We continue 10 recsivelh standard
Re-puLlications Of The London Edinburg, North
British sRd Westminster Quarteriy Reviews
They continue TO abound in articles that may be
read ana re-rpaa with pleasure and profit. emana-
ting as her do, frem The very tst pens Of the age
Ifyou want good, substantial realizing subscribe for
them.
IxrERSarLoSaL M4aazlSE --The October No,
has been .eceiYed Il seennas lgith fine illustra-
tions ana choice mater II is ndt Viii, behind its
older competitors isr Faalic pa:rohage.
PARtoR MAdaagss- octoisr Ne, emhei-
flsAed With a hne tnezeoini and portrait Of Rev.
Dr.. Spragpe. IS before us glance thFoagh is
wen filed pages slnrihces Us thhl ii mas nothing 10
fear Oh the score Of merit II sill sacesed, wher-
eSxer il is known.
L,psFs' KEErsAxrA The September and osiobeI
Nos are on our table. appealing silently and elo-
qncnlly fer notice. We Away read with great
satisfaction; The articles entitled The Mothers aud
Daaghtsgs and be the R@ale," By the editor The
illustrations are fine and the typography excellent
It is a COED book ior Sunday Ieading.
DoLtap Maal2Ns-onr old favorite with a
"yaller kivtr en- il. Although it has changed is
" outside iora, it has the same good heart inside
You may read it with profit L is cheap enough
in all conscience.
PLow, LOOM 4 ASvit This is the book for the
Farmers still holds rs own, as during the life
time Of lis talented founder and former editor i
is worth It's weight in gold. Whoever has it one
year, will nots6on be without again.
MGRRY,s MusEuat-Here We are boys and girls
with word for you Persuade your Pas and Mas
" subscribe for i'll thar you may have its pleasant
face 10 look upon when yon are tired Of balls and
marbles. Or, what is better, save your peanies, as
Franklin did and purchase Merry foryourself
ARr USIo4 BtLLETIN.-The October No is on
our table. The embellishments are Of the highes
orler-,hey couldn't be otherwise. Who will be
come a member OIL the Art Unionl
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-10-23
4 GREAT YIELD.

Al, N.,tssl-5 CT E.uRroS, OF this comfy rails.
I'd, tbis 49, 49,, i acres Of ground, thirty
tco and a haif b4rfels If CO, z. 'ae u
rely, being over ainefseh barrels i 's assst ~
has also harvested from another acre, Z
and a half dsFfeis The largasmhite corn, whicn,
when shelIes. will produce six bushels 10 lie bar.
rel. Mr 4. says that II lie drouaht had nj af
ieeted hisicroP. he would have lad al least 90
barrels per acre. This, however, shows what
our FredeIiessiarm can do when thew nv. ard
we ieei satisfied thai Mr. Lnpton's cron eannot
be equallsd II the Valley. -
IFf1cbesfsr E1.n,.It..
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jolly :. CALI.AHER. ESQ.

We see it stated that during.the mnntlFof
September the number Of Certificates sent
from the Third Auditors Department. to the
Pension office was o,675. As is generally
known, altar the vacation of this Office By
Peter Hagner, MrGallahor reeievod the ars
pointlaent Mr. Fl Fad filk1 tho Office
nearly hall Of century, and4rom the abil-
ity and moral honesty of the incumbent it
was desmea a post If honor that would be
hard TOLL ThE Go crnment were, hover
err very Fortunate in thdr selection, for no
man in the Union combines more of the rare
qualities necessary to the duties Of this Office
tlap jain s Gallaher, Esq With energy
untirng honesty irreproachable, and sagaci-
II Of THAT keen order which is necessary to
detern,ihe and discern valid from fraudulent
ciamst ne tas HaIutailipa the former high
character Of the Third Auditors Department.,
and preserved ito dignity from tue shadow
&c suspicion = Ttrgll.iq Herald
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the srAGNoLrA.

Tbs ffoprietofship Of his family journal has
passed fuso the bands Of Mr.. Ro Fl. GAt,.aHER and
will iakv ihs place Of the Hskly RsPab1iraa. By
this means it is established on apermf nent taunda-
ton ehl Mr. assures the public ina: no efforts
shall sc spared q make II an agreeable ana useful
yisitorla the family circle. Some improvements
will b made in lis present pleasing appearance
The 3lsaaaia Will not be made up Of extracts from
The Diar n publican. as is the case with most week
lies, ba lhe entire matter will Sc set up ginay
FIR Il
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-10-23
WING COUNTY coNyENTIoN.

Pursuant to written notice, calling upon the
members of the Convention heretofore chosen to
meet at the Court-House Of Jefferson county, sor
the purpose Of nominating acandida,e to serve id
the next General Assembly Of Virginia. (if elect
ed) convened at that place on Saturday last;
but there not beiug msjorfty of said Convention
present, il was unanimously agreed that no mem
Der Of the Wing party should be subjected to the
labor and expense OF canvassing the county fot
The purpose OF obtaining seat in the next I.e-
gis.aiure Of Virginia, 10 the place of HESRY
BERRr, Esq declined, unHl after The new Con-
siltution be adopted or rejected.
After requesting the chaifman To publish the
above facts in our public prints, the consehtioa
adjourned sine die.
GEO w. SAPrINGTON, Gin.
las ID GfssoS Seq
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-10-23

MEETive or THg WfScuFsTrn pers,~
TEgY This boay met Ia the Prssbv,er;.n
church, u 1sessaarg, on Friday week, and
neid uni1terFIE.tsa services, every day until
Tuesday LAST, Esen the body dissolved. pre-
paratory 81 lhe meeting Of the Synod Of
virgipia ia Alexandria. The meetino were
characterised b. great harmony Of feeling.
and the ministers in attendance preached
eloquent aud searching sermons to the large
congregations which each day, attended on
their ministFations - 10adonn Chronicle.
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: AxDY KERcuEvar...

4 cSrresposdent ef the Ronney IatElligeneer. Il
no.isinf lhe imbeeile attacks Of sAndy Ksrchevars
nk1irs, NJ Kanlkner sayss
- u ! m4tief cfFesrei that Mr. +, should have
f16n&ti Il u III ecessafy % notice Mr. Ks le,ler
Sl;h1nEA Il sSme paris o. lis district where AIR.
4 10i Known! L might by Z very slight posi-
h'I;if tarl had a0me efIeci. But IN Hampshire.
,,<11 II i knohn Il could hare bnt one elsri be-
ro1I i1ff AZ lie mtsl profound indilsfence, ii moi
et<.s,|nk Il isINeIl known that Mr. X. i one 81
~ Ss.sssi6d 81 Disnniol lawyers q Rontnsy, and
kSIonfs b III piannicn clique
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-10-23

The Romney Argus has Published what is styled
a cupsof Mr. Faulkner's Speech. in 1919. in The
Virginia Legislature, upon The Emancipation Bill,
We predicted thar il soas ~ tle Speech. and learn
that fonr pages Off have been oitsd Is Published
il psmphletl The cause must b desperate one
when such foul mnalatioa 81 the record is rssorted
.. Thenar. As well then prominsns Locofpcos Of
Virginia conceded with Mr. F. On this subject
For proof RI which, We refer The reader TO The Jour
mai 81 he Heuss fDeleeates 81 yirr;n;,--E,ss;o,
ISL rage is.
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comissIoNERs OF EtEcI1oN.

The following gentlemen were APPOINTED as
the Commissioners for the ensuing election, by
the County Court Of Jefferson, MONDAY:
CharIestogn James W. Beler, r. II. Be.'cb'
er, VIM. C.. Worthipgton, Samuel Rideffon.',
John J. Lock.
Harpers Ferry John G. Wilson. William T..
Daugherty, Jeremiah Fuss, Geo w Cutshaw,
VIM. ] Stephens.
ShepherdstoacR -John Wysone, John r. Ham
tramck, jacob Morgan. Benz T. Towner, Jacob
w. Reynolds.
Smnhfed John H. Smith, MannP. Nelson,
Thos. G. Baylor. Geo. Murphy, Joseph Smith.
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THE VIRGINIA. nERALp.

Absence hon own !. lie frst issue urs.r he
present regime e this venerable Journal. fssv. Is
Fredspeksonrg Neus prevented reierenes s !, =
we in,ended- The last number Is il new wv. 80
Allied VITA editorial well writen and mon s,b;sr,s
q general interest The editor n. 81. kew 4
gsnsisnan, and man q ,aienis and wo,,sv !,
pablse support With unaEscied siDe.r;sv s.
wishlAin abundant success. -
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Personal Property,
CONSISTING OF

|oHsISIlAl NoF
10 head. IF Horses, MIA Goes and Sock
Cutie; J
A6oat 60 or 7o.head Of Hogs, About kalf of
aeit'ch are marty or quite Jat;
4 fine Tot Of .Sheep =
2 Road Wagons and TFagoa Gears;
| Buggy and Harness :.
Ieighty gallon Boiler, / Cooking Sore
Barshear, double and single !Sh6vei Pioughs !:
Harroses, | Wheelbaryoac, one Scoop. and a
yariety Of other farming implements.
Also, all ofsa wasbinglon's
Household and Kitchen Furniture.
Consisting Of Mahogany and other Tables !
Wardrobes, one Press, Chars
Bedsteads, Beds, and Bedding
| Pdrlor Store, Carpets, one Ctock
Looking Glasses, Eagrdriags;
Breakfast and dinacr China and other tcaye.
Also, one Wheat Screen, and one Threshiag
Machine 2
Sale y commence about 10 O'clock; and If he
properly should not all be sold Inene day The sale
will Be continued until the property is ali disposed
OIL TH0S. RUTHERFORD, d.
October %, ls5I-2t
EIg The above sale by the sheriff Is made viii
my appreciation, andfrequesi my1riends and neigh
boIs and the community generally To attend!
Oct n ls5t. w. T. WASHINGTON
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-10-23

SIRs-s The Wing State Convention, now 20 ses-
sion II this place, has assigned 10 us. as Comit-
We, The pleasing duty of communicating 10 Won
your unanimous nomination 10 the people q Vir-
sinia for ihs otice Of Attorney General under the
amended Constitution
We take much pleasure in announcing The fact
y yons and hoping soon % hear Of yeur acceptance
q ne nominations We most confidently anticipate
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-10-23
Married..

Ca Wednesday the 18th inst, at the residence of
VIM. S. Elgin, in Washington Co. Md, BY The
Rev. John w Ewing, Mr.. MoRpIcA CARTERs Of
New York. 10 Miss HAeaIEF ANN ELGiN, eldest
daughter OF " 5. Elgin, Esq t
On Wednesday the 18Th instant, at the ST. Pauls
English Lutheran Church, by The Rev, VIM H..
Smith, of Pennsylvania, the Rev. J, Csc. BUrEER.
Paslof of said church, 10 Miss CLARA E. daughter
Of Lewis Smith, ESQ., OF Georgetown, d. CT
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-10-23

E-ecniso1 y . Wholesale 1Iitrderer. --Tay-
lor Murphy was executed At Cambellsyilie,
XIV, On "Wednesday last. He was convicted
offhe murder a bis wife, and afterwards bur-
ning her remsihs upon the hearth of bis own
house. lie utSte a confession Of the murder
Of bis wife. anA also Of the murder Of seven
Of his ewn infant children. Hanging isa ct
ending fer suSh career Of crime
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-10-23

Distance ott4s Sun.--Imagine railway
from here to the sun. How many hours is
the sun from u.s. Why, ifw we're TO send
a baby IN an czAress train, going necessarily
hundred miles an hour, without any stop
pages. the baby would grow to be . boy--the
boy would grow to be a man the man would
grow old and die, without seeing the san for
II is distant more than ahundred years, from
US But what is this compared to Neptunes
distance2 Had Adam and Eve started, BY
our railway, at the creation, to go from Nep-
tune to the Sun; at the rate of fifty miles an
hour, they would not have get there yet; for
Neptune is more than six thousand years
from the centre Of our system.
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A PRESENT..

We have to acknewledgeour indebtedness to Mr..
James Letort, whose besutiful fabrics We hare
noticed above for fine Bride which lie has kindly
presented us.
When We flourish on gay nag We will reuem-
Der the girer. May success attend h;m.
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CHOICE BEEF.

Mrs.. w srF'Dsr, Of TIarpers,F Ferry, .sent US a
few daFsas RAJ Of fine Beef. Mr.. 5. always
supplies he Harp Ferry market with The very
best attisle in tfe Meat way. He will accept
thanks Tor remembering US.
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CEiEBRATIuN.

Trseaaos. Lepea. 10 o r., AIartinsburg PRO
pose to Il lebrate the Sih November next BY pub
Tic Procession a2d3address. Anncighboring Lodges
and bretsIeen in good standing are cordially invited
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SHERIFF'S SALE.

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~ 1stLnt9elt. november, 1881 ,atthe Tesi-
asnce or Wltiam ashmSten, near ChaIles-