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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-09-18
REFERENGEs :
Carpets, Fall Styles, 1851.
TURNBULL 8 co.,

242 BALTIMORE SrREET, BALTIMcRr,
a RE now receiving. and opening their Fall i'm
/ 4 a pofiaiions of FELvETS, TAPESTRIES
And BRUSSELS CARPETS, and are prepared
y sxhibitthe most complete assortment Of ew pat
terms ans styles eyereaRbed in this country which
Wei " aiiered at lower rates than usual.
iIree.Ily and SHpeEfae Cd,pets
We are now receiving our Fail STYLES of The
above, including many Patterns manufactured ex-
where.
Len Priccd Ciarpetiags.
We have large assortment Of good styles + low
priced CARPETS, which can be offered at prices SO
lew as % defy competition.
English and Amsrican OIL Cloths.
4 large and complete assortment from to 81
feft wisie.
DRUGGETS, from j TO 4 yarsls wide; Crumb
cl9ths new and beautiful aaicle Chenille and
Tnfted Rugs; Mats, Piano and Table Covers Stair
Ross, &e, together with every aEticle appertaining
10 the Carpet business.
TURNBULL & co,
2l2 Baltimofe ST., FifstGarpel Store above Charles
SepenlbeF4 1851 -2m
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-09-18
IL. m 90 Els
Cheap Book and Variety Store,
.ro.ISs Pratt street, s
FIVE DOORS Alb I'VE the AN RIcAN HJTEt, 4
~

70 ESPEcTFULEY informs Country Merchants
II y and othsrs that he has constantly for sale at
the TefB eicestprices general assortment oil
AND MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS, NovELs AND CHEAP Pun
LEGATIONS, srATloNERY or ALL KINDS, embracing
id Parl. Blank Account Books in great Varieties
viz
Dav Books, Ledgers, Records journals and Re
ceip, Books, Pockei Memorandums, Copy and Pass
Books
PAPER Plain and Fancy Envelopes, Cap,
Post Bill, Mole, Tissue. Blotting, and Post Office
Paper, Transparent Notices. Blue, Black and Red
Lax Boane, Boards Port Folios Pocket Books,
Penkniyes English and German States Gold Pens
aud Silver Pencils, Silk and Bead Purses, Umhre-
las Fans Canes, Fancy Baskets, Victims Flutes.
PLAYING CARDS.--Eagie, Decatur, Merry
Andrew. Highl nd's, Visiting Cards, Conversation
TCafls, Games Songs Plays, German Toys, Spy
Glasses Gard Cases Counts, Hair Brushes, Port
Monies Cologne Hair Oil Razofs, Wiring Desks,
Pistols, Fancy Boxes, Carpet Bags French &
American Lithegraph Prints Locking Glasses,
Pocket Inlstands, Almanacs Tor 1852, OF every va
Iiety.
HHOLE SALE AND RE TAIL
n BLANK BOOKS made 10 order and ruled 40
any Pattern, al the shortest notice,
BOOK. BINDING neatly executed. Old Books
and Pamphlets rebound
tty- Second Hand Books bought and sold, or ex-
changed
Keep constantly for sale:a large assortment Of
Seco;dt Hand Books in all the various branches Of
literature, science and art.
September 4 lS51.-fy
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-09-18
THE ADMINISTRATIONS AND THE
3 COMPROMISE

While, for the peace and safety Of the Re-
publics it is notifying to dwell upon any
facts exhibiting atdiyersity of opinien, upoii
this most important of all qaestionsltfat
have agitated the country, is is with pleasure
that we turn to, the more cheering prospect
that is held out by the Administration In its
position relative to this subject From tile
beginning they have been the fast aud us-
deviating friends of the Compromise, and
I were the first to inseribe upon their banner.
the Compromise 6nalsettlenneas ICON
that position they cannot and will moi, be
driven. To their friends North and Seatk
and 70 the people everywhere, they SO
pledged, qoitbont any equieocatio1i, zcitllott
ana condition, untramnteited, ly11LepCgfkeyft;
a4s4gs(it necessary, alone to stand by snd held
to the measures known as the adjustment,
as final settlement of the slavery question
Whoever may sustain or-oppose the Admin
istration en- this ground, here they stand and
will continue to stand The Uaion Of these
States is the great question involved in the
contest. and if the Administration cannot be
sustained by tie people in their efforts 10
preserve it, they are prepared to fall So
\ far as the ADMINISTRATION is concerned. all
its efforts will be directed to give peace to
the country on this agitatlng subject, by re-
cognizing the question as iipally settled, nor
will they sympathize with or eountenanes
any coalition or afiiliation that wishes or IN
tends to disturb il, in its totality or in any Of
!. its parts. - epa5, lei
The measures IF the Compromise known
as the AdjastHssht, passed at the. close. Of
the first .sessicnios the last Congress, seem,
to be 50 well adapted to the purposes for
which they we're designed, that bothspartiss.
Wing and Democrat are now assuming then
as the basis, respectively. Of their political
platforms. The Rspabtic, of yesterday. and
the UaiOh, of yesterday, without concert Ne
may suppose, bota announce that basis-the
one IN behalf Of the Administration, and the
other Ia behalf Of the Democratic party. III
viii go hard il, with these jsint pledges Of
support, the Compromise doesnot stand safs
against the assaults Of the Abolitionists on
the one hand and Of the Secessionists on the
other. And as things which are equal ID
he same thing are, according TO Euclid
equal to one another, we may congratulate
the conntryat last upon the happy fratsfpi
zation Of the conservative Vile and Demo
cratic parties upon this truly national basis
Bdliimon Amerieot,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-09-18
FhoIesaIe Watch s JeWeIry Store
Il. IN. MILLER 4 CO.,

! IMPORTERS. Manufscsurers and JoSbers' Of
u MATCHES, lJEWELRY AND FANCY
| AO6LlS haNr LEASED the Old Stand formerly oe-
egtsed 81 Messrs CanGrld. Brother & Co, S0ztk-
etsf earsey ~ C1ariss 9sd Baismms Sxysctss (No.
1a1 uhieh they putting 10 complete order far
fii4 w Wholesale WATCH AND JEWELLERY
BIZ SfNESS. 10 Be 0Pened sboat The eth oE July
% calling thf atieafiaR uf The trade TO The new
ecscern. meDlioa the fact that re are associated
Wssh 0ne af he moss extensive JEwELaY MAnuFac-
rksfNB EsTAnEasHMENTs ii The country, which must
Ei decided advantage cFeF IN others III this mar
kes tpr supplying dealers with JewelTy al manniac-
laEefs prices feature 10 this branch of trade long
sifse Needed, between Baltimore and the Southern
ard WesseFn Merchants
I'VE desire 70 call naFtfenlar aitehtion to the
Watch department. which will 81 all times Be sup-
psSsd With a great assortment from The NEST cele-
bfslteQ manaiaetaFeEs and kept in perfect running
nfeeT, 80 mat purchasers may az once take Iheul,
Win written guarantee thai they will perform Coz
fe1slF 4
This branch Of the business win receive the
especial attention Of one OF the rm whose extensive
ans practical knowledge OF The business viii, We
hufe. give Us place in the confidence 81 layers
!. We respectfully invite you 10 callupon os when
yop nexi visit our city confidently believing that
az examination Of our Goods will prove 10 yon thar
thef are better styles and cheaper than you have
estr sesn in Ibis market, and assure yen that no
etpH shall BE wanting on our part 10 make The ac+
qaniutance one Of mutual benefit.
j.. III. MILLER & CO.
Corner Of Claflss esrd baltimore Slretts, Ball. +
REFERENCES:
Messrs. Wyeth, Blackjack a. Co.. - Baltimore.
-. GwJn, Reid & Taylor, ~.
(. James Hodges y Brothers, 49,
~ Hurst 4 Berry.
4. Murdoch, Dner & Evans, >I
Steliman e. HinTichs.
- SaRgston Co.
n Rarihlow. Gwynn Co
" Rieiey & Pendleton,
Z. Bushiugs 4 Bailey, - Il
4" John Murphy 4 Co., g
g Moore a. Griffin,
August 81 tS5I-1y
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-09-18
Attention, Merchants!

A N opportunity is Low offered for any person. de-
N sirous Of entering into the Mercantile Bust
ness, 10 procure Stand, which offtrs inducements
notequalled in the Valley Of Virginia To insure
this, il is ony necessary that the person shall pur-
chasea small lot of goods on hand which will be
sold 90 accommodating terms, both as to price and
time. The stand Is sitnated in one Of the most
prosperous and wealthy portions ofihe Valley, where
moderate capital and energy cannot fail 10 teap
their proper reward. The house is under The CON
troll OF the subscribers for series OF years and can
afterwards be secured for an indefinite period Of
time As they are determined 70 sell the stock of
goods, persons wishing to accept The offer made
bad better apply at once. otherwise they will lose
the chance of getting The location
For further particulars apply at once TO
MCCORMICK Il BRADFlELD!
July II. 1851 BerrvYilte Clarke ca va
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-09-18
TO Coopers and Others.

VNaE undersigned take this method Of informing
u Coopers and persons in wantsof Shingles and
Slaves, that they have on hand at this lime one
hundred thousand Shingles aud Cooper Stuff which
they willaispose of low for cash oren Snort credit.
They intend 10 keep Constantly large supply OF
EACH and persons in want Will find to their adVan-
-tage to purchase of Them
They have machine for manufacturing the
above articles which is applicable 10 steam, water
or horse power, aufis capable Of making from $500
10 5000 Shingles or Stares in two hours BY horse
power.
They own the right of this County and are desi-
Of dsposing of severaIfucafion rights Letters
addressed TO them al Middleway, Jefferson County,
Va, will be promptly answered
A sample ofthe Slaves and Shingles can be seen
at the Free Press 0hice
SHAULL g. RURWELL.
Anr;i II I2sIZ11r
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-09-18
Classical 4 Mathematical School.

VIE subscriber will continue boarding school
for boys, al hisTesidence near Kahlelown Vir-
glnia. The school will be again in charge OF Mr..
Carter Harristea gentleman of several years Iex
Perienee as Teacher, and who has high tesiimo-
nials OF qualification from the Professors OF The
University Of Virginia. For terms &C. apply to
the subscriber by mail, at Kableiewn, Jefferson Co
Va. TIE scholastic year will be divided into two
ssessions-the Arst commencing Oct. LIST, 1851 and
ending The last OF February. The second com
meneing March lst and en-, ing the last of Jalv.
1872. Six Day Scholars Will be taken at Sf6 so
per session. payable in advance.
Aug. 81, 1851. ct JIG. r. TAYLOR.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-09-18
POETRY
on MOULD THAI SIZE WERE HERS

1T 6EoRGE ?. NORRIS.
oh would that she were here,
These hills and dales among,
Where vocal groves are daily raoeked
81 eeho's airy tongue
Where jocuDd nature Sinks ::
In all her boon attire.
Ana roams The deeply-iingled winds
OF hawthorne and sweet-bFias.
Oh would that she were hefes-
The gentle maid sing,
Whose voice is cheerful rs The songs
or forest birds in spring.
Oh would thar she were here,
Where the free waters hap,
Shouting ia spoTtive ioyousness,
Aeown the rocky steen,&
Where zrI hyrs crisp an &oa
The fountains as iheY
With health upon tReir wings 81 light,
And giadness in their way.
Oh would thar she were here,
With these balm trealhIrg Trees,
The sylvan daughters Of the sun.
The rain-cloud and the breeze.
Oh would that she were here, N
Where glide ahe rosy hours,
Mnrm'ring the drowsy hum of bees
And fragrant. with The flowers
Where heavens redeSming loye
Spans earth 10 merct's bow
The promise Of the world above
Unto the world below
oh would that she were here, 81
Amid these shades serene
Oh for the spell ofwomanis love
To cpnSecrate the scenel
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-09-18
Valuable ProparIV.for Rent.

THE UNREGISTERED viii rent out his Merchant
i Mil, one mile from Wade's Depot, on the Ope-
auon, for term Of three or four years. The Mil
has been rebuilt all new, and IS situated in one #
the best neighhoFhoods for wheat in the Valley and
being on the rail road, so that the miller can load
his -four himself There Is a new Plaster Breaker
ia ihe Mill
There can be from one hundred TO one hundred
and fifty tons Of Plaster sohl every year.
Application made immediately 10 the undersigned
will be attended to- JAS. f. REYNOLDS.
Jnne s. 1851 Spfra Car If
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-09-18
NOTICE..

r WISH 10 rent House and Lot adjoining my
1 Mothers farm, near Dnfield's Depot. On the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. The dwelling house
has four rooms kitchen stands near By. The
T.ot contains between six and seven acres. will
make Ii al ohief 10 any one wanting situation. to
rent his proneriy. There IS plank buiIding xiih
ii one hundred yards Of the dwelling also for rent.
Al Of said property can be had for twelve months
Al a tery low rent BY applying soon.
Nav 10 is5f-E LEWIS NELL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-09-18

z@ The best thing in the way of an ad-
vetisement, the most graphic aud compre-
hensiye, was the advertisement of Jamie
O'Foggerty for his wife Jane, who had left
his board--@they had no bed.n
Missing from Killarney, Jane Q'Fog-
gerty she. had in her arms two babies and
Gdernsey COW, all black, with red hair and
teftoise.shell combs behind her cars, and
large black spots all down her back, which
seuints awfullyn
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-09-18
WME.AT E.al.S.

known as the Z" Genesee Farmer, and which has
superseded the use of amos, every other Fan iathe
Stale OF New York and other Wheat growing States
IN The North Il is adapted 10 cleaning every de-
seriPlion oil grain, and as Clover or limo
thy cleaner, has no superorany where. This Fan
has been most fully tested and every where elected
the highest commentator. Ii, has taken The pre-
MUM at several OF The best Northern exhibitions
and for superiority Of construction, capacity for
working, and economy Of price. stands unrivalled
Farmers Of jefferson and The Valley Of Virginia
haze now an opportunity OF supplying themselves
with an article adapted 10 their wants. and il is
hoped early application may be made, as the Fans
are~now ready for delivery. Orders addressed to
me at Charlestown will be promptly attended to-
and the Fans delivered al ans reasonable point de-
signated. free Of charge. JAMES RUNYAN
Csharlestown Inne 96 tS5I-3rn
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-09-18

When I was young was sure of
many things there are only two things Of
which I am sure now; one is, that I am a
miserable sinner, and the other. that Jesus
Christ is an all,sufieient Saviour" He is
we'll taught who gets these two lessons.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-09-18

NJ Isn't it singular that mineral waters
are only beneficial to the wealthy In all
Eour experience, we never knew physician
TO advise poor man to go to Saratoga, or
any other watering place. Why carbonate
Of lime should only operate on doubloons,
We can't conceive.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-09-18

BURNING THE BRrrlsH FLAG.-The Mon
trcal Gazette mentions that the fagsof En-
gland was publicly burnt on the public
square in that city when news was received
that the Queen had signed the ecclesiastical
titles bill,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-09-18
Cash for NEGROES.

LIME Subscriber IS an4i0ns q purchase "a Sc
nrmhsr 81 Negroes az hoth SEXES, sound and
a;i.l,- persoSs hsTing Negroes TO dispose Of win
,, I, - heir ;,,rs 10 sive him call before Sell
ing. as he will pay the rsly kigted casa Prsees
EIe van eseenatthe Berkeley Courts, AZ Martins
burg. on The I'll Monday. ard q Beryvile On te 4th
Monday in ea,h month, and usually = bis residence
an Iersers .d.ire<sed "a hipamilI be promptly al
tendedto Sc WM. CROW,
Chariestown. Feb r9. lS42--ff
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-09-18

70 Curran was rare wit, but even he
sometimes met with his match. He was
once examining 3 cross grained, ugly faced
witness from whom he in vain songhs to OBJ.
tain 4 direct answer Atlength lie ezclaim.-
ed
1T is ro use trying to get the truth outY
81 you, for / see the william in your face ~
'.Do you, sir ?aeretorted the man. with "a
grin. ~vhythen II must be so-faix, never
knew my face was looking glass before p
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-09-18
Wholesale Boot, Shoe. Hat, Cap,
Bonnet and Umbrella
WAREHOUSE,
CLARK, LUCKETT & LEE.

(succEssoRs TO LucKE1T, LEE & wIIiTE,)
HAVE in Store large and well assorted stock
IL of the above named Goods and would re-
speelivtly call the attention Uf Merchants visiting
the Northern markets 70 an examinations Of them
before purchasing elsewhere, as the Goods have
been all selected with greatcare In our stock will
be found large assortment Of Ladies' fine City
mad Shoes. and GentIemens Calf Boots.
Charles r. Clark. late Of the tirm Of G. Levering
& Clark, willbe pleased 70 have call frem his
old friends.
August %, Is5t-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-09-18

ns- Levea What young heart does not
throb a. the name How large proportion
Of the thoughts, hopes, and dreams of youth,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-09-18

F shy DEAR said gentleman to q
young lady 10 whom he thought to be mar
ried, do you wiahito make a fool Of me ?"
.No," replied the lady, mature has saved
me the trouble
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-09-18

~ There are two kinds Of family jars !;
into one you put your sweetneats, and into
the other you put your foot.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-09-18

70 Napoleon used to say, Strange as it
may appear, when | want any good headwork
done, choose a man. provided his education
has been suitable, with long nose His
breathing is free and bold, and his brain, as
well as his lungs and heart, cool and clear.
In my observations Of men, have almost
invariably found . long nose and long head
60 together
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-09-18

Gr-A boy caught hungry dog the other
day, tied him BY his tail, and coaxed him
out Of bis skin with piece Of liver.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-09-18
i. I. swARrzwELpER. AudTsTiSE ]. SMITH.
SWAKTZWELDER & SMITH,
lLATE l. E, swARTzwELDER,l
LoUDOUN STREET,

WINCHESTER, IA
nEALERS in Table and Pocket Cutlery, Razors,
IL Scissors, Files, Edge Tools. Sadd:ery and
SsddleF's Tools, Shoemaker's Lasts Teels and
Findings, Cabinei Makers Materials, Anyils,
Bellows, Vices. Screw-Plates, Safety Fuse, Lead
Pins. Zinc, Patent Pumps, Elliptic Springs, Axlcs
Circular Saws, Mil, Hand and cruss- Cnl Saws,
Nails. Cast Sheer and Rlisier Steel, Hoop Band
and Sheet Iron, Bar Iron Moaldboartls, Hollow
Ware Castings, Locks, Hinges and Screws, eyerg
description d Hardware for Buildiug, Carpenters
Tools or every kind, Guns, Pistols and Gun BAR
rels, Whips, Looking Glasses, Wire, Trace. Log,
Tongue and FiRh Chains. Spades. ShoveIs and
Forks Coach Trimmings, and every variety Of
ENGLISH AND AMERICAN HARDWARE.
to Onhard large aud general assortment Of
We apose named articles 1t The very lowest prices
Aa9asl q, ls5i--ly
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-09-18

~ Be careful how you choose your 1850
ciates, and let no consideration eYef lean
yon into doubtful company
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-09-18

ess Jon, Mr. Charles bless you for j
good sen Of good mother May your
yeuf wife deserve you; and that Is wishing
gesA deal for her. You are very good ID
tbYanEsssst me, : said she, looking at Emma /
md zen are just married.
lsarlss and Emma could not speak. and
hse kuSried her homo, promising Is send the
peot CONAN coal that night. The moment
tiIey 5eaehed the house, Emma burst into
tsaEs
y dear Emma" said Charles, soothE
ingly'I hope / have not given you too sal
we're shock 1t is sometimes salutary ID
look upon the miseries Of Others. that WI
may Properly appreciate our own happiness.
HefsIis purse containing fifteen pounds +;
yeuaE4ay spend it as you please
unnecessary to say that the odious
WiIaaa z kept its place, but the shirerinr
chilElEen were taught to bless the name il
Bmsna West, and it formed the last artieu-
Z late nuFmur on thelips of the diving sufferer
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-09-18

~ Men are like plants-some delight in
thesuu Of publiclif and others in the shade
ofretirement
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-09-18
next witness. y

~ Bridget, you must wash your hands
before you mould the bread s'Sure ma'am
/ don't think it's best to be wasting time on
that at ali-'tis but bare three wakes since
the day Iscum to ye, an didn't wash em
elaine an nice that very day, an indade, what
have l done since that time that's nasty wild
iem ~
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-09-18
SUPERIOR WHEAT FANS.
Look to your Interest, Farmers !!

sdE subscriber is now putting up, ready for i'm
- mediate use, at the Coach Factory ofMr. wv.
J. Hawks in Chaflestown, some hundred or more
of the very latest and most iIyproyed
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-09-18

The Beardng Department is under the care Of
Mrs CAMPBsi>L, who occupies one Of the LARGEST
and most COMMISSIONS houses In the village Mrs
Y oestows every attention upon those who board
with her which can ensure itRir comfort. health
and happiness. Mrs. Phelps boards with her pupils
and solIcitously regards lhef4nanuers and morals
as well as their mental training. The priee Of
Board Is $50 for the scholastic wear 81 len months
A young lady may receive INSTRUCTIONS IN tbe hipb
er branches Of English Latin. French M1sic Ind
the most comfortable board for the moderate tate
OF SI6S per annum. -;
August II 1851
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-09-18

THE subscriber has perm nentlv settled ID win.
-. saes,sr and will attend 70 Dying Ladies
goods II heir line Gen,lemens csr,l,s 49, 4.
vaiet and fedyed and he warrants ID ive sa,isfsc-
nons Any article sent 10 The care 81 Nj, Jaeoh
Senssney win receive pfompa aiienlion. 800
properly ripped = -. = i,lsssss
July 10. e5t--ty III TtrKrTr
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-09-18
FILE YouR NEMsPAPER.

Il 4 sexageHarian, regretting that he did not
begin IN early life to file away his newspa-
pers, says:
How interesting it would be to an old
man to look into the paper which he read
when he was twelve or fourteen wears old /
How many events would this call to mind
which he hadentirely forgotten! How many
interesting associations aud feelings would
1t revive What view it would give of
past years What knowledge it would
preserve by assisting the memory And
how many valuable purposes of literary
kind even might it be rendered subseryient
to p
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-09-18

fsoRN Meal, Flo1r and Lard, 81
~ Sep. EBY 8 son
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-09-18

~ A field slave in the South one day
found in his trap d plump rabbit He took
him out alive. held him under his arm, pat
ted him, and began to speculate on his quail
tiles
Oh, how fat berry fat the latest l
cher did see Let me see how I'll cook him !
| broil him.. No, he so fat he lose all de
grease. | fey him l-Ah, yes he SO berry
fat he fry himself Golly how fat he be !
No, won't fry him-I stew him
The thought of the sayory stew made the
negro forget himself. and IN spreading ont
the feast in his imagination, his;arm relaxed,
when off hoped the rabbit and squatting at
asgoodly distance be eyed his late owner
with cool composure.
The negro knew there was the end of the
stew, and summoning up all his philosophy,
he thus addressed the rabbit, at the same
time shaking his first at him
You long cared, white,Mhiskered, red-eyed
sonofa gun. goa are not 50 berry fat arter all :
-----> t>s,Ss-ss~ ss---
~ "Mr. Smith, you said you once ofici-
ated in pulpit-do you mean BY that that
you preached2 9"
No, sir; ! only held the light for the man
what did /"
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emily. They supposed that the discourse
came from you
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