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Washington telegraph., 1851-07-16

We have then in our army! men wear.
ing the epaulet and bearing commissions
under the General Government. who are
vociferous for disunion, declaring that
''no10 IS the time for dlsunion" These
sworn guardians of the constitution ard
the Union, are assailing it in every shape
they are tralnpling under foot the in
stfpment which they are sworn to pro-
tect, They wear the eagle button. bear
the motto of "E Plpribus Unum." and
yet denounce the Union, and would pull
the proud bird Of liberty from its aerial
fight. No disunionsts ell! We have
them in the private walks of life; we
have them in the army; we have them
in the public places in our State; we
have them seeking ohice-aspiring to the
councils of the nation. And vet the
Banner in its attemp: to blind the peo-
pie. has the audacity to proclaim there
are no disunionists..
We repeat, that the Banner must CAL
culate upon degree of ignorance in the
democratic party, alike discreditable to a
professed organ Of public sentiment and
TO the intelligence Of the party. And
the attempt to peEvert the homes. con-
victions and honorable dictates of the
democracy to a miserable ineIorious war.
fare, when there is no issue, to avoid the
one of paramount importance to all 9th.
ers, is miserable failure. weak as it is
shallow. If Col. Johnson is a candidate
Of The democratic party, wky does
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1851-04-15
AN AMUSING OCCURRENCE.

The Portland News relates the following:
a few days since laughable scene occurred
in Fore street. A Frenchman passing house
where red flag was hung out to indicate that
some infectious disease existed within, inquired
of one whom he met why the flag was suspended
there?
Got the small pox in there" replied the man,
hurrying on.
The Frenchman paused and gazed at the flag
.i.e h-s...s saty1ent, ahdi diihen walked "P
TO the door and piled the knocker vigorously.
"What do YOU want, sir 2" inquired woman
who cautiously opened the door.
81 want to see re grand show, madame"
"We have no show here" said the woman,
endeavoring to keep the Frenchman from enter
ing, :" and you had better go away, for we have
got the small pox here"
"Aha, dat is it, re little fox" chuckied Mon
sieur," w you say no show, aha? ?"
81 tell you, sir, there is no show here; we've
got The small pox-d'ye hear ~
/" Sacre dam!" cried the Frenchman, getting
out Of patience " sat is vat say, two, tree, Sc
venteen tmes-ze little fox; Ia petit rdnHrd,
will see re grand show"
lie was proceeding to crowd himself in at the
partially opened door, when luckily gentleman,
passing at the time, succeeded in making him
comprehend that what he had taken for a small
fox" was an infectious disease.
The frightened foreigner reached the curbstone
at single bound, and with pale face and trem-
bling limbs hurried of, muttering-
'siAh, peste sal catch Sc Renard ah, sal
die will be all over spotted Ah, ze petite va
role ze petite yarOle !"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1851-04-15
SUNDAY.

The first day ofthe week derived its name from
the Saxons, who in heather times, consecrated it
to the Sun, which they worshipped. The SOL
emnization of the day beganduring the early his.
tory OF the Christian Church, in commemoration
of The Resurrection of Christ and the descent of
the Holy Ghost. both Of which events took place
upon it. The Sunday was at first distinguished
only by prayers and the reading ofthe Scriptures.
ly observed as aday ofcessation from labor; but
by decree of that Emperor, public business and
military exercises were suspended, The Coun-
Gil OF Laodices, which sat A. D. $50, forbade la
Dor Of all kinds onthatday, andthe laws of tFheo.
docious sanctioned the Introduction, and imposed
penalties to secure its observance.
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VOL. VII.
One Of the most Desirable Farm;
in the Valley Of Virginia,
FOR SALE.


Tt1E undersigned offers EF Fae his valuable
Il FARM, situated in the fertile county Ctt
Jefferson, about Eve mile4 from the houIishing
towns of Charlestown, Harpers. Ferry and Shep.
herdstown, and containing about +
Five Hundred and Fifty Acres. Il
II is as productive as any land in u Valley
There are about forty acres nf rich meadow, and
the balance of the cleared land, except the pafs
in Wheat, is we'll set in grass-7a fair proportion
ia in wood, for fencing and fuel. The finest Cum
berland Coal, can always be procured at priceR
which make it cheaper than Spood.
The Elk Branch,a stream Of sufficient volume
10 propel several Mills, flows through Tie centre
of the Farm, andthe Baltimore anla Ohio Rail.
road folio US it's course Thekeat rs Stetef fouses,
a Depot, and Dwellngs-apart from the Man
sion-which rent for more than $500.
. Tie Improvements are comfortable, embracing:
the MANSION andth usual OUT.HOUSES,
and a neVer-failing branchot water, passeY
through the Stable yard. The Springs, convea
nienr OanY ofthe Buildings, are numerous. [:
Whether viewed in relercnre to quality ofsoiE.
beauty Of scenery, refined society, or facilities TO
market it may with truth be said 10 be one OF the
most desirable Farms in the Valley Of Virginia.
1t could be conveniently divided into two or even
three Tracts. The time Of traIeI from Baltimore
is only about five hours.
B- All communications addressed to the sub
scriber, (post. .paid) at Dufie!d's Depot, Jefferson
county, Virginia, will receive attention:
RICHARD DUFFIELD.
October 29, 1850.
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Excess Of Whites
Add Slaves of Is Western
counties
32.a74
Total excess

Here, the freemen Of the West were degraded
below the level of the slave population Of the
East-yet, gentlemen insisted that no injustice
was done TO the West 1t would be bad enough
in all conscience to count the excess Of taxes paid
on Slaves in the East against the $4,000 excess
of free white population in the West-but the
mixed basis went w-shot farther, and declared
one-half the representation of the State should
be assigned 10 taxes and the other half to the
white population; and now to cap the climax
they proposedto invest the slaves of fifteen conn-
ties in the East, with greater political power than
the free white population of a like number OF
counties of the West! Whatever the politicians
here might do, he could not believe the people
of the East-noble and generous as they are
known TO be-would sanction such bare-faced
premeditated Injustice towards their Western
brethren, and TO them the issue would be present
ed, and the appeal ofjustice made
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1851-04-15
TnE PIGI IN CINCINNATI.

The subioined essay on the Pigsfn Cincinnati
from the Gazette of that city, presents 50 mAhS
various uses which that valuable animal renders
to the community, that Il tmust be admltted tne
Pig stairly entitled to live without iaoot.
his usefulness begins only alter he ceases 10 ive
and then he affords the meana Of living 20 otns
ers--not pigs, but men. Nothing IN ms hle pc
comes him like the leaving of ie I,s5s
THE PIC 1s Clxc1sSA4f What crocodiles
were in Egypt, what cows are IN Bengal, OF
storks in HUliand, pigs are IN Gincinnati, witn
this trifing diierence-th sacEedness o. ehaf :.
acter lasts but as long their mortal coil aud
this IS abbreviated without ceremony, and from
The most worldly motives. In life the pig % nee
-is honoFed ;she ranges the street; he repuees
in thcroughfares; he.waiks between Jour horses
legs, or 5ogrs he e every where resPeeteo
md. si,ade sSf Mshafse SsisaI 8 -ehaase hey
think,inf Gineinnati, OF nething but making me
most OF him. How many of this kind perish an
uually, TO cement the vast prosperity OF the cty'
cannot be told.
About fifteen years ago, when It contained
only one.filth Of lis existing population, a few
bold spectators began the trade. Selecting the
hams and sides of the animal, they made picked
pork; of the rest they took small account
Soon however, the idea occurred to one more
acute than his fellows. that the head and feet
nay, even the spine and the yertebrae-mighl be
turned to account. Trotters and cheeks had
the1r ParLlzan51 eno tnese PdEto iUOAeu uP ~ dS
market. About this time the makers of sausage
caught the inspiration; they found those luxu-
ries saleable; and 90 many pigs were TO be
Slaughtered, that the butchers were willing 70 do
1t for nothing that is 70 say, for the perqnsite
Of the entrails and offal alone.
The next step waB due to the genius OF France.
A Frenchman established brush manufsetory,
and created market for the bristles; but his in
gonuity was ouldcne by one of his countrymen,
who soon after arrived. This man was deter
mined, it seems, to share the spoil; and thinking
nothing else left, collected the fine hair or wool,
washed, dried and curled it, and stuffed mat
trasses with it. But he was mistaken in
thinking nothing else Ieft. AS but little was
done with the lard. they invented machines
and squeezed oil out of it; the refuse they threw
away. Mistaken men again! This refuse was
the substance of stearine candles, and made
fortune to The discoverer of that secret. Lastly
came one who could press chemistry into the SER
vice cinnamon. He saw the blood of countless
swine flow through the gntters of the city; it
was all that was of them, but it went TO his heart
to see it thrown away. He pondered long; and
then collecting the stream in reservoirs, made
prussia,e or potash from it by the ton. The pig
was used ND.
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REMOVAL.

A Large and Choice Assortment Of Sdddlery.
TE1I,E subscriber has removed his Saddlery
Il Shop, to the room Immediately above the Of
fee 81 the esprit of Jefferson where he offers
for sale very large and general assortment OF
Saddles, Brides, Harness,
and every other article in his line, manufactured
of the best material, and in the latest and most
suhsta ntial manner.
al al early day, he will offer inducements TO pur.
chassrs that they rarely meet with. Call and ex-
amine, and he feels assured none need go away
n REPAIRING of all kinds done as usual,
in tlia best manner and on terms more moderate
than ever heretofore. ADAM WHlP.
April /, 1851.
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HRERTAN EMTGRANTs.

IN AM preparing company Of Emgran,s for
il the Liberia Packet, which is expected TO sail
from Baltimore in May next. It is desired that
a full company Of SO, shall go from the Valley Of
Virgtnia, and settle together in some one Of the
many floprishing yiliagestnow rising up on the
Western COASTS Theh present healthfulness OF
the climate, the fertility of.the soil, the demands
FOR iii kinds Of mecha meal labor, and the faSora-
ble terms now offered by the Colonization Socie:
y, BY which every emigran It's settled on his own v
little farm-all conspire to make it peculiarly m
yitirlg 10 The free coiored man. who respects him
seliand wishes TO secure the respect of others
A competency is within the reach of all. For
tunes lave been made by many there, and are {,
verg certain 10 the enterprising industrious and
economical emfgraBt.
fhall be often in Winchester and this part Of
the valley, but in my absence, application may
be made BY those wishing information, or desl.
rous to emigrate, TO WM L. BENT, Clerk OF
Conlt, or WI. g. CLARE, at Winchester.
r. w. BAILEY, Ag't.
Winchester, April1 i 1851. Am. Col: Society.
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TO THE EDITOR.

OCTOBER 81, 1850.
Dear Sir: have understood that there is q
report in circulation in the ctrnnty, that have
some claim 10 the tract of IauGIw hich | conveyed
to my father some years ago. My object in wr-
ting this note is to say that have never said or
done any thing to induce any one to think that /
had the slightest claim whatever, to the land in
question. All the claim | ever had. sold to my
father some years since, and think he paid me
Full and fair price for it, and the deed is OF re;
cord in the Clerks Office of the County Court OF
Jefferson. have now no claim OF any sort kind
or description to the said land, either in law or
eouiiy. JOHN w. ID. DUFFIELD.
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DOMESTIC nIANUFACTUREs.

Thetw factories in nSheperdstown, under the
management of Messrs.3 Webb and j. 4. White
are, We learn, doing good business. BESIDES
sixty or seventy thousand dollars worth OF goods,
they find a ready retail market for alarge amount
al iheirfabries NJ home. Their goods are 10 be
Tnnnd in many Of our stores fully as low as and
az eaual quality In every respect with those oi
a like kind brought from the Eastern market
Eneonrapement ofSState Industry Is the snrest
means OF promoting State improvement and inde-
pendence Winchester IE'ireri,liasi.
.THk TINTED States Navy consists at present
of 10 vessel 2,01l guns. They comprise i
ships of The line, Id ffigates, II sioops OF war
4 briggs, s steam frigates. and 10 steamshipss o
which thrse are aIstelsss.
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March IS, 1851.
NOTICE.

1T being reported that intend in short time
i to leave Charestown, deem it proper to pub
Iicly contradict the rumor. My design and de-
sire is to pay all my debts, and in order to accom-
plish this purpose sooner or later Twill continue
here, ,,hoping that the community in which have
enjoyed the pleasures and endured the trials Of
professional life for II years, will sustain me in
my effort to render justice unto all men, Devo-
ting myself hereafter solely and industriousIy to
the practice of medicine, my professional service
can bg commanded, whenever and wherever de-
sired, unless prevented by sickness of myself or
family. JOHN J. IL. STRAITll.
March 25 1851
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CHARI1E 1ESTOWN, VA, Tgl %
BT,ACKSMITHlNG.

ETNElE undersigned takes this method finform-
i ing the public, that he has taken charge ofthe
Smith Shop, recently, and for a long lime carried
to execute alkinds of work in his line Of business
and Ia way and manner that cannot be excelI-
ed 81 any in this section Of the country. Work
Horses carefully and substantially shod. Har-
ness and Riding Horses shod in a way and man.
ncr that will preserve their feet aud enable them
10 travel with ease to themselves. He therefore
solicSts trial from the old customers of Mr..
Gardner, and all that may be pleased to favor him
with their patronage and pledges himself that his
best endeavors shall be used TO give entire salts.
faction. He hopes by strict attention 10 business
to merit lberaishare ofpub:ic patronage. His
prices will be reasonable.
JAMES E.. MOLER.
CRsrlestown, March 25, 1851 -3ln:
gs sM lFfes pIegs copy 81 !,
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A very Good Farm Tor Sale.

WISH to sell my Wolf Marsh Farm, "a part.
4 of The estate ON which ! rcside.) containing
about 400 acres of excellent Limestone Land, 80,
Of which are in Wood. It lies one mile from the;
Shcna udoal river and within three quarters Of a
mile Of two Merchant mills and one Saw miIl-a
.inc stream of water flows rh:"ugh it. The i'm
prnvrments are all ncw-thc Dwelling House is,
of stone, 40 by D feet, two stories high ami: con
;ans four good rooms there: is wing, also "t
stone, one aud half stories high, for Kitchen
and chamber for the cook.
TSrmS: One fourth in hard and the balance
in three equal annual payments, bearing Interest
and secured by a deed Of trust Further infor-
nation may be had by applying to Jas H. Ran
son, Esq of CharIestown, u! to the subscribers
or Mr.. Skinker, near the premises.
JAMES NJ HITE,
Near White Post P. o., ,,GIarke CO., Va.
March 4 1881
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.RY6N21LHI!M

For Rent, the LPrGc Saw Mill, at
IEarpcrs-Fcrry, Va.
TENtllS Mill has Circular and set Of Lathe
Il Saws attached The Mill will cut lumber
5Oto:6O Ieet long, and is in good working order.
AIso, two Large Rooms, 45 by 60 feet
and !; / feet between stories, with water power
for any kind of machinery. This location is well
adapted for Wooden Mill, or Cotton and Woolen
mixetI For particulars, apply to
JAMES GlDDlNGS, President
IEurpers Ferry d. Shenandoah Alanig Go.
March 25, lS5I-4t.-F P.
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OHIO LAND FOR SALE.

T OFFER for sale, small Farm in Clermoni
L county, Ohio, containing little upwards ol
Ono Hundred Acres,
within , miles of Batavia, tie county seat OF
CIcrmont, and about 90 miles from Cincinnati.
Immediately upon the plank road, leading from
ChiIicothc to Cincinnati, and thin few miles
of the Railroad from the latter place TO Columbus,
Further particulars and information given, on
application to the subscriber. living in Charles
town, Jefferson county, Va, or to RicHAED II
RAxsuv, Esq OF Cincinnati.
JAMES L. RANSOM.
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TEACmER WANTED.

A TEACHER is wanted for School District,
N No. l0-the County salary is 1915 per an
nun, but to this liberal addition is expected TO
be made up by private subscription, for one who
is fully qualified to teach and will give general
satisfaction. The school will suit an unmarried
man.. Apply Immediately to
w. A. THOMSON, School COrlr.
Near Summit Point, Jefferson county, Va.
ArriI Ir3s5I.-tf Gree Press copv.)
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LOOK AT THIS.

TENIIE undersigned intending TO locate at Hall
Il town, about the 5th of April, begs leave to in
form The public that he will be al all times ready
TO REPAIR CLOCKS on the most accommo-
dating terms. All work warranted, and trop the
past I4vors of generous public, still hopes to re-
ceive at least small share Of their patronage.
ROBT. THOMPSON.
March o5. 1s5l-3m.
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a moNsrROUs OUTRAGED

Mr. Jst.herilS fliei course Of his excellentste
r1aTksbefors he few days ago, ek
hibitei ths following table compiled
from the mixed bass sppdft tioumspt, from which
Il wiil be seen tst abe Slaves 8 Eastern eoul
ties are assigned more political power or ieies
their masters for thems than = loet =.
Tree white persons, residing inElhe same number
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Now ond Chc:lp Goods.

TolIN R. SMITH & JOHN b. GoRRELE.
81 having associated together in the Mercantile
business at Leetown, Va, respectfully announce
TO the public, that they have; now ON hand their
second supply of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS, y
consisting of every article generally found in 2 2
We!respectfully invite one and all to call and
examine for themselves,tas We are determined to
make quick sales and small profits:
j. r. SMITH.
;.Eqt.J i. GORRELL. i
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Lee.own, Jan. "a, 1851.
CASH FOR N EGROEs.

n AM desirous to purchase a large number 81
il NEGROES for the South9ern mar kets, men,
women, boys, girls and families, for which will
give the highest cash prices: -,
Persons having slaves to sell will please inform /,
me personally,or by letter wh.S teg
1. Campbell, No. 249, West Pratt street, Balts'
more ELIJAH. .hicDOW ELL,
AgentotB III. sIp.. u Campbell.
Winchester, July 80, ls5 s5n4t-Iy 7
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MILL FOR RENT.

II OFFER for Rent for the next year the
Il "OPEQUON MILL "a
one mile from SmnhfieId, Jcfferson s:s.t
county, Va. The Mill in complete I'LL
repair, situated in the midst.ol fine -!
wheat growing region, and can always command
the grain necessary for its operations. There IL
belonging TO the Mill about 40 Acres os
Land, SO Of which is cleared. Also a com.
iortaLIe DWELLING HOUSE, and the
necessary out buildings. Also, very valuable
Saw Mill is offered for reut Early arplica'
ton by those desiring 10 rens is desired.
JOHN CHAM MBERI.IN. !
Fob a 185l-if
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!. CARRELL's 8gOTEL.

AIRS. CARRELL respectfully announces 70
lNA the public thatthe Hotal is stillopen for ac-
commodation of persons pasfs.p or5yisiting Has
pers, Ferry. The premisesl9haye undergone
thorouGtl painting and cleans g-and she is prs;
narei IA. accom- mmo1ate in style not surpassed
on the route She invites tic patronage oftile
travelling P1S. c.
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FALLoF COTTON.

Tho New York Dry Goods Reporter just re-
ceived, furnishes comparative view Of the prices
of cotton during the last two years, by which it
appears that, from the FIRST of November last to
the FIRST OF March, the change adverse 10 theplan.
ter has been as follows:
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|Sunly Land and Pension Agency
MusLInstom, D. G.

ME undersigned, Attorney and General
Aoent at the City Of Washington, offers Ills
efsices in procuring Bounty Land and Pensions
,f those entitled Being permanently located
the seat of Government, with a thorough aho
.lhiliar knowledge Of the necessary forms an0
,otine Of business, and having access 10 teg,s'
rs and Rolls filed in the U. ). war Onice, ne
nssesscs facilities for the speedy and satisfactory
iinstmcnt of Government claims OF every KIND
Bv late Act of Congress, Bounty Land is
,snied to the Officers and Soldiersot the war o'
s 3 and of the various Indian wars since lISO:
d those who served nine months, l6O acres; 10
,ase those who served four months, 90 acres,
ID To those who served one month, 40 acres
Arranpemen,s have been made with gentlemen
the Iegal profession, in different sections OF the
shntry, for the location OF Warrants, ana the
d e OF the Patents, when issued, on the most ad-
sh,aueous terms; for the payment OF taxes re-
',nniion Of land sold for taxes collection of
.bts. and for the transaction OF general law ouSl
q in the different States and territories.
liz lenders his services to members OF the pro-
'ssinn. at a distance, and when claims against
y Government are prepared by a local Attorney,
II Abste one half his usual fee. The necessary
Islns and Instructions, and information on all
ubects appertaintng to successful prosecution
7 lhe business will be furnished 10 regular COR
.spondents without charge.
Information cheerfully given. and all commu-
CHARLES c. TUCKER,
Washington. d. c.
Decembe. ~, 1850.
On application to the undersigned. the necessa-
y papers to secure the Bounty Land or Pensions
divided for by the recent acts OF Congress. will
e properly prepared, and forwarded to Mr.. Tuck
2 for such action thereon as may be necessary
o getthem through the Departments at Wash
ngtOn. Charges reasonable.
JAMES w. BELLER.