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The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-12-10

StOkes's European Circus,
CORNER CHARLES POYDRAs STREETS.
THIS EVENING, 18th for three nights only
Nj. ". f. WALLET, the eminent Clown
First appearance and thre lights only, Of the
CARROLL. FAMILY osmpriaing EGuestans
Dancers OF which this country boasts M
Ladies' Fair.
hold days, the 9th DECEMBER
Hrinory Hail. FAIR the BENEFIT OF the MALE ORPHAN
ASYLUM the Third Munic patty This appeal generous
unavollabe, the noble institution question
hundred children beng
desul OF pecunary
Great Excitement!
THE celebrated MADAME LAMONT, Barnums Museum,
ths
and hold, her day the the Nc 90 Circus
Pero and 'POylrss reception
informed OF Wonderful Revelations
principles Phensogy pamsIy The
prediction Tile Jenny during
has created the wonder and where
The long Madame Hinustan
her communication with Eastern Masi her the al
vantage knowledge
Persons law pending will ind
/ their advantage give her call.
AZ LIS stay beng limited, has
TO Laul 81 Gentemen-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-11-06

HIGHER

Higher it is word Of noble meaning,
the inspiration Of all great deeds-the sym.
pathetic chain that leads, link by link, the
imprisoned soul to its zenith of glory, and
still holds its nystsriens object standing and
glittering amoAg the stars
Higher lisps the infant that clasps its
parents knees, and makes its feeble essay to
rise from tho foor--it is the first aspiration
Of ohildhood-to burst the narrow confines
of the cradle, in which its sweetest moments
have passed for ever
Higher laughs the proud schoolboy at
his swing or as he climbs the tallest tree Of
the forest that he may look down upon bis
less adventurous companions with a flush of
e1ultation, and abroad over the fields, the
meadows and bis native village He never
saw 50 extended d prospect before
Higher earnestly breathes the student Of
philosophy and nature he has host of ri
walls, but he must eclipse them all The
midnight oil burns dim, bat he finds light
and knowledge IN the lamps Of heaven, and
his soul is mover weary, whom the last Of
them isl hid behind the curtains of morning.
And higher his voice tbunders forth,
when the dignity Of manhood has invested
his form, and the multitude is listening with
delight. to his orarles burning with eloquence
and ringing like true steel in the cause Of
freedom and the right. And when time has
changed his locks to silver, and worldwide
renown is his; when the maiden gathering
flowers BY the road side, aud the boy in the
field, bow in reverence as he passes and the
peasant looks to him with honor-can he
breathe forth from his heart thefond wish Of
thet past2
Higher yet he has reached tie apex Of
early honor, only yet his spirit burns as
warm as in youth, though With atesdier
and paler light, and 1t would even borrow
wings and soar up to high heaven, leaving
its tenoment to moulder among the laurels
.ho has wound around it, for tho neyer-ending
glory TO be reached only in the presence Of
the Most Higlf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-11-06
4 ----f-S>~~ +.
A COMMERCIALL LOVE EETTER--BUSI-
NESS AND A BEATING HEART.


InFrance, women take an active part In the bust
d. life, which, however, does not prevent shef
beingIobects Of love aud alteration as much as the
idles. Of their sex. The combination Of romance
and reality is eurously illustrated by the following
letter, found in railway carriage:
PARIS, June Doth 1851.
MADAM-In reply to yours Of the 2etH
of june last, which duly came TO hand, I
beg to say that have forwarded the sampled
you asked for, together with the price caE;;
rent of the article in question. And now I
return to the objects Of my former letter.
indeed / cannot take your answer a. . den
mite one---indeod jon will listen to ny des
voted love, At your age you cannot lokg
remain widow-you have nothing 70 ,feaf
from so easy temper and devoted lD3e Ks
mine. The house Of Chartler & Co., Rave
asked for six months credit; are foa dis
posed to grant .it2 Answer BY, retlfh Of
post, this question, and the one which COM
Germs the happiness of my life. You are
the realization Of all my dreams Tie affee-,
ton, respect and esteem feel FOR you, are.
sincere and profound. The union Ok our tive,
houses would give an extension Of bhsiness
on both sides, which would be inoalculable.,
I have accepted your paper upon the house
Of BERNARD d Co. Celia oil Is at twenty
one francs 5l
Hoping for reply by return Of post, I
close this letter with beating heart. H.
Yours rcspectfull5 M.
p. s.. The house Of Fritz has 6toppsdl---
How my heart beats as wits 10 you
Oils are decidedly increasing 10 price, Il.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-11-06
WI. sTiBLER i BROTHER,
Wholesale and Retail
DRUGGISTS Arb CzEnGIsTs.


ID ESPECTFULLY inlarm their friend. and The
II pHtiic. that they have On hand, and will con-
tiane 20 keep large stock Of DRUGS. cEEMf-
Gals, DYE-STuFFS, PAINTS, OILS. VAR
4 1ISHES, WINDOW GLASS, Sc, together with
a FfestysrieiY 81 other GOODS, suitable for The
ronhtflrade al q which they are prepared 20 sel
N favorable terms. I
Their constant care Is tofarisb articles that NAV
Be relied upon. - being Of the besi quality, and
with this view they manufacture many articles
yhich are liable % aduteratiUn.
PkysIfiaas, Country Merchants, PrisaieFFamli-
ders shalihzse theis best e6fts logive them salts
PAINTS.
While Lead, pure and extra colofs Of all kinds
dry Of grpnnd Ia Oil Artists Coiofs; Blake's
Patent Fire PROOF Psintf BaswsI's DO, superior
article.
Llnseed Boiled dol Patent Paint do Pure
Whale; Neatsioot; Olive, sc.
VARNISHES
Fprnjtnrei Coach colorlesS Coach Picture
4 IA WINDOW GLASS
n - 70 "a X 30. various brands; Redford
Crown DO. extra thick; ali Irregular sizes obtained
al The shortest nosie.
kDRUGGfsTS GLASSWARE.
Retorts and Receivers plain and tubu lated, Test
Tabes Graduated Measures; Glass Syringss;
Cupping Glasses; Preeipitaiing Jars Nursery
Bo,iles; Physicians Saddle Bags; yials for a.,
ezra strong
Medicine Chests; Surgeons Instruments, sup
poriers j; Shoulder Braces, sc,
Agents for Landreths warranted Garden Seeds
Osgsods Chologogue; Saafs sarsapariRa; Bulls;
Townssnd's; swayne's Syfup of wild Cherry;
AYrois Cherry Peeioral, &C., SC. English, French
and American Perfnmery.
September IS. i65f
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-11-06

riches upon industry, ftugafity and honesty.
He was the benefactSf>~sf many humble
men. He attained to high Offices Ia his
State, aud after years Of prosperity was
fereiga minister from The United States
: He was member Of Congress and delight
full orator; he spoke With fine energy and
power thas was startling to the heareT,
Rich and wise men eat and drank at his
table. But he had no pride Neither be
nor his estimable wife spurned or forget those
whom they had known and loved in their
days Of poverty.
This, Mr. Morris, is the happiess day
have seen for full half q century, said old
Mr.. Morgan, the same gentIepGnwhe wigei
his spertaeles aud brsa on fSrmer occasion
ia Toe shoemakeI's small chop This is a
great day for US, sir-my two sons marrying
your two nieces Such glorious sight not
often arrests ones attention in the hurry and
hustle Of short life
He then laughed and rubbed his hands
with really as much earnestness as do these
who are won't to speak SO confidently of cen.
meeting by railroad the Atlantic with the
Pacifc
The old man was so gay and sprightly,
dancing hither and thither, that the young
ladies were eaptivated by him, as is the eye
by the waving shadow, aud they really smiled
prettily upon him, and we're pleased when be
drew their arms within his, and presenting
them to the beautiful brides, said, " These
arc angels coming to my homo, 10 bless my
evening hours, and to make them cheerful
and hopeful"
Mrs. Morris demonstrated at his persist
ing in kissing them SO eften but then, as
such occasions were rare, the extra overflow
Of his spirits was entirely forgiven.
What if Mr. Morris did have the misfor-
tune to fail in business whom he was young
err man, when he had but little experience,
andwhen his fellow-men were sharper and
more wicked than he, when most men thought
the old adage Of doing BY others as yoa.
would have others do by you" was old-fash
Toned and nonsenical2 What if, when the
matter was made known on Change, there
were wry faces, remenstrances, swearing,
&c Mr.. Morris didn't run away, or hide
or hang himself Neither were his creditors
in the end obliged to take only portion Of
their dAes lie had ono determination, and
one purpose He took small shop and q
cheap house He suffered he was rebuked,
thwsrted and repulsed in every way. But
these deplofable littlenesses ceased, and he
was much admired, as of course he should
be, whom his last farthing went to the last
man who could call him his debtor
From that date, the date Of his second be-
ginning, his oourssswas upward and onward
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-11-06
EXCHANGE BANK OF
SELDEN, NITHERS & Co,
WASHINGTON, ID.

W AShANGION, r. VI
THE undersigned respectfully announce that
4 they have formed co-partnership to transact
a general Banking and Exchange business in this
city, under the firm Of SELDEN, WITHERS, &
CO., and are prepared to deal in
Foreign aud Domestic Exchanges TIME Bills. Pro
missOry NOtet Certificates Of Deposite, Letters of
Credit Bank Notes and Coin .
We undertake 70 make collections and promptlv
remit the proceeds 10 any designed point within
or without the Unien.
Mi. WILLIAM SrLpEs, member Of the fsm. and
for many years past, the Treasurer of he Tinted
States will give his careful personal attention to all
financial business which We may be employed to
transact with anyofthe Departments OF the Govern
ment
@ The business'which our employers may gequire
US to transact, will DO conducted with fidelity and
promptitude, and upon the most reason able terms
WILLIAM SELDEN,
Late Treasurer of the u s.
JOHN WITHERS,
OF Alerandria, Ia.
r. w. LATHAM,
Of Washington, D. &c.
LIP. BAYNE,
Washington, Dec s, Ia5o.-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-11-06
Wholesale 4 Retail Clothing Store.
IL. WALTER & BRO. :
Manufacturers 81 Dealers.

sheffandoah street, Harpers- Ferry, Trginia,
INVITE The attention Of the trade to their extern
siFe stock Of READYMADE CLOTHING,
viz
FFock, Dress. Over, Sack La Polka COATS,
Cloaks, Pants, Vests Drawers Shirts, Gloves, Sus-
penders, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Trunks, and
all articles belonging to gentlemens ware of every
variety Of materials in use Of Foreign and Domes-
tic Manufacturers, made up in lie best style and
of tie most approved Fashions, AID which they Of
fer Al prices and upon terms as accommodating as
any establishment in the Union. If
r Walter g. Bro h:ve for long lime supplied
Jefferson and surrounding Counties 10 great ex-
tent, and Merchants from this section Of country
villepnsult their interest by an examination Of
their stock. R. WALTER & BRO.
Hafpers- Ferry! October q 1851
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-11-06
POETRY.
/ sPARE TuE FLnMERs

It's we'll yoang girls, your rosy hours
To pass in frolic gay;
But, heedfnl, spare he tender flowers
That blossom in your way.
Oh, crush them not but love them well,
And list to what they saw;
A warning tale 10 y6u they tell,
Ofsad and swift decay.
Fer you. like lhese fair fragile 6awers,
Bus blossom for day Il
Llkssth are briefgour sunny hours,
Like them you pass away.
and though you idly putihen BIZ,
IN lies fresh morning hours,
a time shall be when you will SIGH
Fcr these unAeeded flowers.
Nhens oTfUws CONE, and friends retire,
And early dreams depart,
Aud hopes are fed, you'll then desire
To press them 10 your heart.
Aod they shall wake your dreams again,
Toibless your closing hours,
When none Of all you loved remain,
But these sweet sister flowers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-11-06
TO Coopers and Others.

THE undersigned lake this methed Of informing
Il Coopers and persons in want Of Shingles and
Slaves, that they have on hand al this time enc
hundred thousand Shingles and Cooper Stuff which
they will dispose oflow for cash orop short credit
They intend to keep constantly large supply Of
each and persons in want will find it to their adYan-
tage 10 purchase of them.
They have a machine for manufacturing the
above articles which is applicable to steam, water
or horse power, and is capable of making from $500
10 5000 Shingles or Slaves in two hours by horse
power. I'll
They own the right Of this County and are desi-
rous of disposng OF several location rights. Letters
addressed to them at Middleway, Jefferson County
Va, will be promptly answered.
sample ofihe Slaves and Shingles can be seen
al the Free Press Office.
sHAULL & BURwELL,
Anril II I9S1-1y
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-11-06
Wholesale Watch 4 Jewelry Store.
Il. m. MILLER IL CO,
=. n. M

IMPORTERS, Manufacturers and Jobbers a
Il WATCHES, JEWELRY AND FANCY
GOODS, have leased the Old Stand formerly &C.
cuped BY Messrs Garfield, Brother & Co, iS5eh-
tast eoyner Of CAarIes and Baltinors Streets (No
xxJ.J which they are putting IN complete order for
The WHOLESALE WATEHA AND JEWELRY
BUSINESS, 10 be opened about the 10th Of July.
10 calling the attention lot the trade to the new
concrrn mention the fari that We are assoc iated
with one Of the NEST extensive JEwgLRY M.Nufdc-
TERiNs EsrABtIaHMxNTs Ia lac country which must
give adseded advantage over all others III this
ke,. fr supplying dealers with Jewelry al manutac-
tufers prices feature in this branch of trade long
since needed between Baltimore and the Southern
and Western Merchants.
We desire to call particular attention to the
Watch department, which will al all times be sup
piled with great assortment from the most ceie-
bfated manufacturers, and kept in perfect running
oFders 50 that purchasers may al once take Them,
With written guarantee that they will perform cor
Ieciiy
THIS branch Of the basiness will receive the
especial attention OF one of The rm whose extensive
and practical knowledge Of the business, VIII, we
hope, give us place In the confidence Of buyers
We respectfully invite you 10 call upon us when
you next visit our city confidently believing that
an examination Of our Goods will prove 10 you that
they ate better styles and cheaper thaH yoa have
ever seen In this market, ahd assure you that no
effort shall be wanting on our part TO make the &C
qnatntantc Que Of mutual benefit
L. IL. MILLER Il co.
Coraer Of Charles and Baltimore Skreets BAH.
REFERENCES
Mes,rs Wyeth, niarkiurk a Co, Baltimore.
Gwyn, Reid Z Taylor,
j" james Hodges Brothers,
q Hurst Berry, "a =.
Mafdoek Duet a. Evans ~
:. Ssellman a Hnrichs,
9. Ssngston Co. q
Barthow. Gwynn Co
Ricley Pendleton,
p Il q Rushings 4 Bailey, q.
John Murphy Co, 3"
Moore a Griffin,
August 81, is5I--1y.S ~
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-11-06
DE GENTLE.

a man With an Irritable temper is moro to
be pitied than one bowed down to the earth
by poverty The latter evil can be amelio-
rated, while the formeris devil that makes
havoc with all the finer qualities Of heart
and mind, taking the helmHrom reason, and
running the possessor perpetualiy against
rocks and rough corners a petulant man
in family Of children, even of his own, is
worse than case Of the small pox, from his
influence on their young minds. The old
adage, !" as tho old cock crows the young
ones learns, " Is grand truth and We see it
here illustrated Those old fellows that
sputter and grorl round. their houses, are
sure to be initiated faithfully by the little
watchers for parental squalls, and nest Of
hornets is psde where peace and harmony
alone should dwell. The frEctfous man
should be consigned 70 yalerian and pehi-
tence, and kept BY force from spreading his
eoutagion What right has . man 10 poison
the happiness any more than the food Of his
family The text might be made to:apply
to all the relate ms Of life, where misery is
cultivated, and growing made the order of
days. There are communities and parties
where the old saw about 4" dogs with sore
heads" would give but faint Indication Of
their condition Of mind. We need society
for the promotion of good nature more than
fer any other philaathropic purpose
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-11-06
VIRGINIA. INSTITUTES RoR ,pHAF AND
DUMDi AND THE BLIND.

Wefnd the following IN aiesler fton one n the
editors offhe Charleston Lherafy GaxstsA uh6is
communicating 10 that paper incidents of tfirsi
Northward. The Principal the Deaf and Dumb
School is Rev. J. D. Fylks. one Of the bess and
ablest men Of Virginia. DR.. Meriilas Is the Read
Of the Blind School, gentleman Of fne intelises
and character. t1,z
Tins DEAr MuTEs -@4lY lille In Siaunien.
Va, few weeks ago, Ghsd The pleasure q
visiting the Virginia Institution fos To Def
and Dumb and the Blind, located IN that
place / should do my. gWn feelings ini1s-
tice if failed te express the pleasure Ell
perieneed ID the visit, aad in becoming ~
auainted with the teaehers Ead pupils
was especially interested in the Deaf Mute
department The good order, eheeffulnesr
and animation of the pupils, their thirst fos
knowledge aud proficiency in che yarieus
studies pursued, and the zeal and patient
perseverance Of The teachers, speak well fsr
the management and discipline Of the Insli.
tuition. One Of the most pleasing and i'm
pfessiye scenes / ever witnessed, was the
morning religious service in the. chapel Of
the Institution The pupils were nearly al
seated in the hall when l entered One Of
them invited me BY signs to take . seat
looked around upon the Silent Congregation.
never saw more cheerful assem- fage.--
In the beautiful language Of signs they COP.
versed with each other Of the loving kind
ness Of the good Gsd TO them, his children
The Scripture lesson Of the morning was
written on the large black beard which hung
over the platform, at the end Of the rsan.--Z9
Soon their Principal man With one Of those
serene, benevolent looking esuntepances
which win eur love At the first glimpse ef
them, entered tho chapel. All eyes Wers
turned towards him as no assembled the plat
form, and the strict attention paid 70 him,
and the repeated signs Of assent and cordial
sympathy with the sentiments expressed IN
the pantomimic discourse which he address,
cd to them, in explanation and illustration
of the lesson before them, showed that 10
was understood and bis preoepts apprscia !.
The services were closed With an Impressive
prayer, and the Silent Ones dispersed, with
cheerful alacrity, to their various schools
rooms, Blessings be on the heads of those
who are engaged in the noble work If ma
king bright the sky, and smooth the path,
Of the unfortunate; who enable
"The deaf to hear the Saviouf's voice 81
That voice, whioh4with word could chase
The dumb, deaf spirit from his place.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-11-06
LIFE .aSSURA.FCE.

The NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIRE ASSURANCE
6ocIETY, OF LONDON
CARAT g, 300, 0eo-SuRPIus S4l2,27u.
,DRINTED statements explanatory Of the bust.
Il ness and the advantages of Life Assurance
will be furnished on application TO
B. w. HERBERT
Or in his absence, applications can be made to
~ DR. G. F. Mason,
Medical Examiner. CAarlestogn,
DR. john D. STIRRY
Medieai Examiner, Harpers- Ferry,
DR.I. Fl. TAYLOR,
Medical Examiner, iShepherdstoscn.
Charlestown, Nov. l. 1850
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-11-06
II. MO- Or E,S
Cheap Book and Variety Store,
No. ISs Pratt street,
FIVE DOORS ABOVE THE AM RfcAN H1Tst,

BALr1M RE.
u ESPECTFULLY informs Country Merchants
IL and others that be has constantly for SALE at
the reyg oresf prices general assortment OF SCHOOL
AND MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS NOVELS AND CHEAP RrB-
LEGATIONS, STxrioNERY or ALL KINDS embracing,
In Part, Blank Account Booksrin great varieties,
viz: re! =
Day Books Ledgers, Records, Journals and Re
ceipl Books, Pocket Memorandums, Copy and Pass
Books ILL.,
4 PApRR-Plain and Fancy Envelopes, Cap,
Post, Blu Note Tissue, Blouing, and Post Once
Paper, Transparent Moloes Blue, Black AMI Red
Ink. Bonntt Boards, Port Folios. Pocket B5obs
Penknivss English and German Slafes, Gold Pens
and ersPencils; Silk aud Bend Purses, uiabrel-
las. Fans Canes Fancy Baskets, Viofins Flutes.
PLAYING CARpS--Eagle Decatur, Merry
Andrew, HIGH lnds. Visiting Cards, Conversation
Carts, Games, Songs, Plays, German Toys, Spy
Glasses, Gard Cases, Combs, Hair Brushes, Port
Monies, Cologne. Hair Oil. RazJrs. Writing Desks,
Pistols, Fancy Boxes, Carpet Bags, French 4
Americas Lilhngraph Prints, Looking Glasses
Pocket lntsiands, Almanacs Ior 1859, pt every va.
rieiy.
WHoLES md RETAIL.
BLANK BOOKS made 10 erdesa and ruled to
any paIlern at the shortest Notice. n
BOOK BINDING neatly executed. Old Books
and Pamphlets rebound.
r. Second Hand Books bought and sold, or ex-
changed
Keep constantly for sale large assortment Of
Second Hand Books IN all the various branches Of
iiierature, science and art
Sentarnher 4 faSi-fv Is
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-11-06
Hartford Fire Insurance Company,

HAKIFUKD' CUNNECTICHT.
Incorporated 1870 Charter perpctual Capital $780,
600; 10TH potter Of Increasing ii % $3.50 600.
DUBLIC Buildings, Manufactures. Minis Ma
i chinery, Dwelling Houses, Stores, Merehan-
disc, Household Furniture, Vessels on the stocks
or while in port, DC, SC, will be insured at rates
as low as the risk will5adntit.
Applications for INSURANCE Iaay be made of
B. w. HERBERT,
Agent for jefferson Comfy, Va.
In the absence Of the Agent frem Chsflestown, to
JOAN P. @sBRowN, Esq, who will attend to them
promptly. Persons at distance address through
the mail
n B. On all Church Buildings and Cler&ynlen's
personal property, tie Agent will present his COM
missions in reducing the amount Ct Pteu!iuths On
The risks thus arising
December 10 tS5tl-Iv
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-11-06
MARRIAGES in HIGH Lire.


The New Orleans Picayune' contaius -
account, in d letter from Nicaragua ofitLeS
marriage Of the Princess Adelide Blstilda
Louisa Squashee, sister 70 the ss-callsd Mos
quito King, to sable gentlstsah famiharly
called sJim.n
"Thb royal palace was EastefaIly decorated
with highly scented hides. Every prepare
tion being made for the celebfation, the priv
cess enteredSthe palace hall 1nattsndeaexl
eept by her pct goat Her beautiful black
hair creased, With fOssum fat, hung in prsfa!
sion over her shoulders, aud contrasted Efine1
y with her,spiendid dress, which was made.
Of coffee sack. On the middle fnEer Of
her right hand she wore a rich and costlrti,sl
ring, made from sardine box The guests
were all assembled, but the happy lover had
MOI yet arrived. The princess. became inpa-
tient and went to seek him. She fonaaShim
playing at marbles. She acccsted him thus I
Jim, Weddin all ready and you No cunIa'
i. Jim replied that he bad cum 10 the clusien
not to marry, cos if be did Victory wouidn't
give her no more penshun.' The princess
Was terrified but lucky thoughl. strnek
her. jim said she, = bimeby my bathef die.
then you'll be kiRgl The words had their
Affect Jim threw his arms around the neck
Of the princess; their lips met; thssouna
that followed was like that heard pullinR :
bull out of the mira &C.