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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-01-08
Mr.. riLLMoRr.

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4 fhe mere We rAsetupon the eharseter and course
81 The present administration the greater q our id.
rirasion OF lhe emlntnt statesman At is head. u
deserves 10 Be called The Administration Of Con.
mon Ssnse. Without aiming 10 be brilliant, o.
making pre,snsions, 10 grand and striking qualities
Il has proVsd isSe!i Eise and safe an adminia
sra,ion as this county has enjoyed since the dsyp
\ Of Washington. There il no surer mode Of know
ing man than by bis acts. The tree Is known b.
It's fruits And Tie fruits borne BY this sdmih4slra$
ti6n have been Patriotism, Honesty, Justice. aud
Good Faith between all sections.
4 The pilot Whe 10 broad daylisEt, steers stately
vessel upon reef Of rocks which looms up full In
his sight, placing he ship her cargo and passen-
gers in imminent perm Of destruelieu may ven -
regarded as incompetent and unworthy his trust
But the pilot Who finding her in that condition. tie
waves roaring for their prey and the darkness of
night Ihickenine upon her hopeless crew, brings
her ont in safety fiom the breakers and sends her
forward once more. secure and baoyant. 10 pursue
her voyage, has proved himself master Of hts pro-
fsssion and deserves the gratitude and admiration
of lall On board. So il is with Willard Fillmore
he found the country ready to fan to pieces upon
these sectional questions inc which she had been
preeipitated by the Democratic policy of territorial
aggraudizement The political horizon was BE-
coming darker andaarSer, and there seemed scarce
a STAR Of hope in the sky But scarcely had Mr..
Fillmore taken the helm Of state before the conf
] dencc Of the nation revived There was an evi-
dent honesty, patriotism ssngleness Of purpose and
frmness about the man, which gave assurance thas
I he was equal to the exigency Of the hour. Nor
4 was the country disappointed. A series Of meas
I ures was soon passed, and received his official
sanction WITCH gave peace to the distracted Union.
aad was received BY all sections as an honorabls
adjustment Of all questions in dispute. And II de-
serves to be remarked that the only points o 1 Mr.
Fihmcre's administration which have excited any.
thing like bitter criticism, even from his political
II opponents, have been those which proceeded from
| veneraion OF national good faith which have,
sought to make tkeI ned States respect the rights
OF other nations as he had made the North respect
| The rights Of Me South; and which. by avoiding
the acquisition Of new territory tended TO save the
Il country from perils identical with those from which
she had Just been extrica,ed. Whatever views tho
II party organs OF the opposition may now express,
/ we cannotdoub that me voice Of impartial history
/ will be eloquent in praise Of Willard Fillmore, as
a man rare,y equalled in political wisdom and exs
I allied, patriotism Riehmoad RePublieaA. r
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-01-08
Furs! Furs 1! Furs!!

TIME subscriber has opened the largest and best
Il selected assortment of Ladies Fancy FHrs ever
offered in this city. consisting If
MUFFs. BoAs, vIcT0RiNEs AND CUFFS,
Composed ~ Sable, Ermins, Soae Maria. FltcA,
aud variety OF kinds Of Fufs known the fashion
able sworld
We would remark that the Eurs we now offer to
the pnhle have been selected viththe sitictes care
BY our agent in Europe, who hasNhad an experience
in the business Tor The last Forty wears and is well
known as the largest and best Farrier in thercoun-
trg IT,. ~
Those iayoring7us with call Win he snre to be
pleased J. 4. :McPHAlL & BROTHER,
No, 1872 Baltimore street, Baltimore.
w Far Trimmings cut to suit Clnaks, &c
Repai7s done 10 Furs at the shortest potca
November 49, ISL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-01-08
Wholesale & Retail Clothing Store.
IL. WALTER & BRO.
Manufacturers 8 Dealers,

SieRanaoah street, Harpers-F Ferry, Prgtaia,
INVITE The attention of the trade to their exten-
/ Size stock OF READYMADE CLOTHING,
viz:
Fruck, Dress. Over. Sack, La Polka COATS,
Cleaks, Pants, Vests, Drawers. Shirts, Gloves Sus-
pendeFs, Boots, Shoes, Hats. Caps, Trunks and
all articles belonging 10 gentemenTs ware of every
variety of materials in use Of Foreign and Domes-
tic Manufacturers, made up in the best style and
Of The most approved Fashions. and which they of
Ter al prices and upon terms as accommodating a
any establishment in he Union.
r. Walter & Bro have for a long time supplied
Jefferson and surrounding Couaiies TO great ex-
tent and Merchants from this section of country
will cons0lt their interest BY an examination d
their stock r. WALTER s. BR0.
HarOers- Ferry CctQber q Is5iI
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-01-08
Wholesale Watch & JeWelry Store
4. n. MILLER d co.

IMPORTERS, Manufacturers and Jobbers Of
PATCHES, il tFELRY AND FANCY
= GOODS, have leesed the Old Stand formerly oc-
cppied by Messrs canaeid, Brother & Co, South
sat eorAef Of CAarfFs G4a Baiiimers Stress (No
31J,l which they are Patiug III complete order foI
NE WHOLESALE WATCH AND JEWELRY
BUSINESS, 10 be opened about the 29th Of July.
10 calling the alleation OF the trade 10 the new
concern, We men,ionfhe acp thai We are assoc lated
With one OF The most exensive3J GwgLRT MAsuFAc-
TEsfS6 Esr4pasHMgssTa ia the country which must
give decided advantage an ohers ia This mar
Ket for supplying deaieFs with Jewelty at manDiac-
fnfers prices feature lin this hranth ot trade long
since needed, between baltimore and the Southern
and Western Mefehantk -
We desire TO ral particular attention ito the
Watch department, which viii Al at times be sup
pled with great assortment from the most ccle-
Z brated manufacturers aid kept in perfect running
order, 50 THAI purchasers may az once take them,
with written guarantee Thar they wiiiperioImcor-
-ffecffy.
This branch of the business will receive The
especial attention OF enc fthefrm whose extensive
and practical knowledge Of The business, will, we
thopc give US place the confidence ii buyers.
- We respectfully ihyilt you To call upon us when
you next visit our City. tonhdenlly believing that
~ah examination Of cur Goods will prove to you, that
they are better styles aid cheaper than you have
ever seen in this marked and assure ydR that no
effort shall be wanting en our part tomake the
ouainlanee one of1r11,nhi beneht,
L. I'LL MILLER s. CO,
Corner Of Charts atdf B,iliipsoye StfeetJ Dolt.
NEFEffNCEs3
Nessrs. wycth, Blackjack & Co.. Baiinloie.
Gwyn, Reid + Taylor
- james Hodges N brothers, 4"
e. lIffSt BelIy,
Masiook. 0lcr d Evans, 81. ,
S,elhnat& Hladyhs. -
!" SangsbqFt CO. !"
HaTthiow GwyDb 4 Co.
Rhev4 pendletpn.
. BushfnssS Baiidy, :"
q John Murphy {. 60, -
~ : Moore & Gfifia,
Angus. 81, iS5i--ly -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-01-08
Hartford Fire Insurance Company,
IARTFoRp. COS EcTICuT

Tscersorated 1870 6Grtr psrgetual- CAPITAL $3.50
coo; srith p0icsr ef Increasing X 10 S250, 600
DUBLIC Buildings, Manufactures, Mills. Ma
i chineFy, Dwelling Houses, Stores, Merchan-
disc, Household Furniture, Vessels on the stocks
Or while in port, &C. &c. will be insured al rates
as low as the risk will admit
Applications for Insurance may he made of
B. w HERBERT,
Agent for .Jsgfraas County Va.
In the absence of the Agent from Chariestown, to
JOIN p BRowN Esq, who will attend 10 them
promptly. Persons at distance address through
the mail
n. B. On all Church Buildings and Clergymen's
personal properly, the Agent win present his COM
missions in reducing the amount 6f rremiamsson
! the risks thus arising
December 49, tS5I-Iv
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-01-08
WASHINGTON HOUSE,
WINCHESTER, Y

r. FITCH respectfully inf5rms his acqaain-
H. tanteS andsrhe public generally that be has
taken charge Of The above establishment situated
on Loudohn street in the centre oi the bushes por-
lion OF the town, formerly occupied by Mr. JoHN
LINN and il now ready 10 accommodate those who
NAV favor him with call. From his long ex-
perence 10 Hotel keeping, he faters himself that
he will be able 70 give general Satisfaction. His
charges fqrBoard and Lodging are very moderate
sg The Office Of the Washington AExaaarlG
RonaepaN HaeerStorR Stages is kept al This house
JANUARY 2l IS5I--Iy. F.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-01-08
To Coopers and Others.

TIME undersigned lake this method of informing
il NCoopsrs and persons in want Of Shingles and
Slaves that, they have on hand at this time one
hundred th5nsand Shingles and Cooper Stuff which
thew win dispose oflow for cash short credit
They intend 10 keep constantly a large supply Of
each and persons il want will find II 10 their adyan.
tage 10 purchase ofIhem.
They have a machine for manufacturing the
above articles which is applieabFe to sieam water
Or horse power and is capable of making from $500
eto 1880 Shing.es or Slaves in two hours by horse
t power.
! They own the right of this County and are desi-
rous Of disposng Of several iron rights Letters
addressed 10 them at Mddleway, Jefferson County,
Va, will lie promptly answered.
/ A sample efthe Saves and Shingles can be seen
i al The Free Press Ofiiee.
D SHAULL & BURwELL.
AnriIs IN iS5I-Iy sg -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-01-08

NJ An amusing little inrident occurred
1t hotel in indianapolis, recently. A YER
dant looking chap sat down ID, take e sons
film" as Joe Lawson would say, and in due
I time.a waiter presented himself ct the back
Of our herols chair aud inquired, Tee or
coffee sir p aTea," ha answered: What
kind Of tea, STRIP Greeny looked up IN the
waters face, and, with considerable enPht-
sis, said, & Why, Store tea,sofcourse dsn't
! want none Of your blamed sassaffse stun =
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-01-08
.KEARSLEY'S HOTEL,
F4IRlfoNT. MARIoN coUNqY. KA.

TINE undersigned begs leave rcs pectfuliy to in
u tormttbe community and travelling public,
thar he has Removed from his old stand, at Tower
corner, 70 the oruerof Adams Tor Main)a and Mon
roe streets! formerly occupied BY Geo. Irwin, and
known the Marion House, a
The House has recently undergone thorough
renovation and is also improved Hy ADDITION
AL BUILDINGS. lii believed nowgs be in
every respect adapted 10 the wants Of the traveller
and soloufner.
A large and commodioas Stable has been added
10 the extensive Stahlrg, convenifnees already on
the lot. Every thing Will I've done for the comfort Of
travellers and others who maj favor him with their
custom, JOHN aKEARsLEY.
March 2t 1851 #
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-01-08
POETRY.
WINTER TO THE poor.
" ms =. {. xrSSr1


AT ms : c KINNEY.
Stormy Winter comes again.
Bringing snow, and hail, and rain,
Beating 'gainsl the window pane
Russiy knocking a, The door.
Boteasholds to-hisht,a rcut,
See ihstshuiters bolted stout
Fasten5s in the doors about,
Stormy Winter is Without
Gsd have mercy on the poor
On fhePour. half clad 10 shreds,
Through whose low and leaky sheds
Snowslbeat down on aching heads,
Paiowed on the naked floor.
lie that looks may there behold
Side u side the young and old,
shriYeaed arms The babe enfold,
Oh. hGs dreadful is The cold
0od Aave mercy on the poor.
Iron hearted Winter comes;
Knocks in vain at costly domes,
But he searches through the homes
Scattered on the frozen moor. &
There no shutters Yolted tight,
Fasten ont the stormy night,
rhereno hearth is5blazing bright,
Oh, how desolate the sight
Gpd have mercy on The poor.
See, the famished infan, press'd
To the fond. but empty breast, H
While the mother bends distressed,
Dropping tears upon the fioori I /,
THOU who hearst the ravens cry,
Here look down with plying eye
Send hem mama from the sky,
/, Or, let birds their bread supply
Go have mercy on the poorl
Hearts, that all eucased ingoh,
Self-snriching have grown cd,
Whohave never feltth cold,
Once unbar yonr bosom's door,
Let Compassion nowgo forth.
Learn, what We TO learn were 10Th,
That no luxury of earth
Half hue bounty's joy is worth
]! Oh, have mercy on the poor!
{ Harkt the storm is raging yet
Who beside his fire can sit,
+ And the sufferers forget
Shivering on the frozen MORT
Ye, whodowny pillows press. 4,
Ye, whose limbs son robes caresa,
Pity and relieve distress!-
/ Oh, the storm is pitiless-
God have mercy on the poor
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-01-08
UNION IHLOIF1E1L.
WINCHESTER, VA.
Within . few Hundred Yards of the Rail
kOad epai.

6ftHlh rev tAuh0feu 11rus OF the AkAh
Road Dep0t.
FFtEiE subscriber respectfully informs his friends
slaeand TIE travelling pilsc generally, thar he
has againleased the above establishment, where he
pledges himself o,use his utmost efforts 10 please
all who may patronize him. His chambers are
large and convenient and furnished in good style
--and his table IS always supplied with the very
best; the surrounding country can afford and his
charges mpderate. EIe returns bis thanks for the
liberal patronage heretofore bestowed and respect
fully soiicits continuance thereof
4 line df Stages run by daylight from CHS house
TO StauniQn, Va and The Stages for Washington
Ciy and Alexandria also call al This honse for pas
sengers. w. D. GILKGSON
March m 1851
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-01-08
CARTER'S HOTEL
and
RE S T AU r An T

TIME subscriber has opened in the basement of
IL his hotel a RESTAURANT where can be
found texckpt on the Sabbath all the delicacies Of
the season. He has engaged the services of a,con-
peent catcher from Baltimore to take charge Of the
same Al room adjoining The Ladies Parior has
beeH fitted apfor the purpose of accommodating par
ties Of Ladies' aud Gentlemen.
Nov % 1850 l. N CARTER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-01-08
Cash for Negroes.

FryF1r s.,lsefif,er & anxious 10 purchase large
,,,,,,,es 81 N,srroes of both SEXES sound and
l;lelv psrSnns haTina Negroes 10 dispnse 81, viii
m, 4, Il ther irferesf Is give him call before sell
ing, as be will pay the rery klgheR casa pE7ess-
He aan beseenatthe Berkeley Courts. AZ % artzns-
hurr IN ire 81 Monday. ana st Berrvviheo the 9Th
MoSaayi IN e.h mon,h. ana usually At his residence
in Charlestuwn
AIlleters addressed 10 him win BE promptly At
tended 10 WIN. CROW.
Chariest0un Feb. l2. lsss-t1
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-01-08

fT'HE undersigned have formed partnership in
Il the legal profession. They viii attend the
County and Superior Courts of Berkeley, Jefferson,
Morgan, and Frederick, and the Superior Courts
Of other counties in such*cases only i'm which they
may he specially retained
Their Office is TOR the present IN the room imme-
diaiey above the County Clerks office in Martins
burg. CHAS. JAS FAULKNER,
FRANKLIN THOMAS
November 81 1881 pm
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-01-08
WHIT. IDAUGHEIsTY,
Attorney az Law and Notary Public.

HAMPERS. FERRY IA,
OkACTICES IN the Courts of this and the ad-
I joining Counties, $nd will take Afidavits,
DeFositofs and the Acknowledgements of Deeds,
any therein Jefferson CoEniyi and will also pro
test foreign bills Of exchange.
Feb. H 1851 Spirit
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-01-08
JOHN G. Logic.

ATTORNEY Ar LAW,
HARPERSF ERR Y,EVA.,
DRACTICEs in the Courts Of Jefferson and adj
4 joining Counties; and will give prompt anen-
iidn 10 alllbusiness entrusted 10 his care
Office id Council Hall, 9helandeah Street :
Oct 60 Isji-eow3t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-01-08
Resignatian II the Hon. Henrn Can

LoUIsvLrE, Dec. 23-The letter Of the
Hon Henry Clay. resigning his seatjn I'll
IS. Senate, was read Ia both Houses Of the
Legislature to-day and resolution adopted
il the Senate, in which doubtless the House
will cancuf to elect Senator on Tuesday
next
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-01-08
HENRY HUNTER,
AttnrnrD at ID q In

VDR hCFtSES in all the Courts OF Jefferson and
Il Me adjoining Counties. Office in the room
with his father. A. Hunter, ESD :
SEPT rs 1881
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-01-08
q e "A M x q 0 N
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
Namsrit Hotfn.,

A GENT, lin placeyCf Mr-J j. Aiiles1 IS nov
n prepareG 10 take and renew Risks % Property
against Fire.
Dec Is, 1851
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-01-08
Removed, but not to Fairm0Bt,

& OLD JEFFERSON FOREVER REMAINS
UNlTOF FED AND J.NH0FABLE
In tie mutta.ude Of council there Is pis4oal =
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-01-08

T,HoSE persons having Negroes tor sale can
u get the highest price 81 calling on the subscfi-
ber At Eharleslown Apnlicaiion Is nerson 81 by
letter vii 3 promptly sitentrd q.
July p 1851. g 9 BRAGG.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-01-08
LIFE .9sSUR.a.rCE.

Tar SA-1osAL LoAs FgxD LIFE ASSURANCE
SocIErY, or LONDON
c1PIr4l $500 0O0-SearLus S4lag1e.
DRIN1ikD sfatements explanatory OF the husi-
X ness ard Tie adeifptagess II Life Assurance,
will be fdfEl Sshed on application 10
B. w HERBERT.
Or 10 hie absence. applications can be made 10
DR. G. r. M&soS,
MedieGl Examiner, Ckdrlestetsn
DR. JOHN D. SrARRY,
MEDICAL EEGmimer, Harpers- Ferry
iDR. /. f. TAvLok
Medical Examiner, SAspasTdSteteH
CharestoWn Nov 49, 1851
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-01-08
War Deslared against Cuba.

ONCE in the eenfSe Of human events. &C., Sc,
- il becomes necessary tha, every man should
follow some vocation, whereby to gain an honest
livelihood, therefore will hereby declare and make
known 10 generous public, .ha, am now carry
inQ on The
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-01-08
Saddlery & Harness Making,

ii an Of lis various branches and am prepared 10
Pot up a. good work ard al as short notice. and on
As accommodating terms, as any one ID the State Of
yirgiAias Come one come all andsee me before
purchasing and will do you good.
HlDES.-The highest cash price paid for all
kinds OF Green and Cured Hides.
EDWARD SMITH,
Harpers Ferry. Oct. 9. 1851 High street.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-01-08
Notice.

"A Rssi ass hem g :. .s s
,nen, Those indebted are liGe respectfully re-
,ssted NJ come forward and ssste up; for are
Ssermasd 10 close up our business al the earliest
possible pefiod ,..r r.sprp, 70
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-01-08
NOTICE,

TTlFIE undersigned have formed Co PARTNERSHIP
/ l in the TAIL oRING BUSINESS and re-
specially soci The patronage .iheir friends and
the public in general
JAMES CI.OTHIER.
PETERsPlISAL.
Charlestown; April 4 1861.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-01-08
8gg9 n1gWm AMena

THE subscriber, Agent tiu the place Of Mr. Jas
u y Miaierl for the Penn MatDAl Life Insurance
Company pf Philadelphia i now prepared 10 re-
ceiye applica,ieas. for itsaIaence on life. The
Company is basedth the tauiual Insurance system
without liability beyond The amount of premiums
Individuals insured inlshis Company become mem
hers Of the corporation and vnte fdr trustees.
All profits OF the Company are divided annually
among The insured for life.
Dec - 1851. LAWSON BOTTS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-01-08
81 A So q. sg :

Of every ABSORPTION and at prices that cannot fail
to please ranging from IS 10 500. He has also
a very splendid ASSORTMENT Of all other kinds Of
work. which s4lnade cf the very best materials and
in the neatest and most durable mannef. Ia fact
he intends 10 keep every thing for sale that belongs
TO the business He has On hand some very excel
lent Shatter Saddles, which are as low az SI2 and
Sornefsefs as low as so for cash, or on short
credit. HesiIl continues TO carry on his business
ID the shop formerly occupied by Mr.. w %. Hicks,
immediatslF opposite the bank
he returns his sincere thanks to the public gem
erallr f te liberal patronage heretofore extended
10 him and hopes By strict attention 10 business 70
morn 4 liberal share Of the sa7ne hereafter Any
person wishing 70 see him vi Ind BIN AZ hrs shop
81 80 af So JOHN p. GDRMAN.
c.harIes,ow.n March q. ISL
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-01-08

"a 81 v = shc tlne Tor BarEains.
TINE subscribers. have opened taeir Fall apd
j Winter tapplyf6f GoSds, which have been Sc
ler,ed with gteat. care They s-e determined not
Be undersod " any Store il this seeiion Of The
country. They respectfully solicit ell from
their friends and az who want c1iss bargains. We
viii name inipaEt
IS LADIES' WEAR
We'ean present rich and beautiful variety. such
. French Cashmeres and de LANES, Twilied Ly-
onese Cioihs Brpcade Lnslefs Alpaeas Preach and
Chene Ginghams hi,sh eelored and Nader Chin.x,
&C, and ether numerous articles, of
GENTLEMENs WEAR,
We haresa fine assortment. consisting 81 French
and Enelisk Cloths IL various colofs, Black Doe
skin and W1bl Dyed Cassimeres, new and beauti-
III pattern 81 Fancy c1ssimeres, Silk Satin, and
vol vesling. TWeeds, Over Coating, Blankets
&C., &C. Oar stock 81 Domestic Goods Is varied
and compleie, eeneral assortment Of Groceries
Hxrduafe oogenswaFe. Boots, Shoes Hats and
C1ps FeneysaFii6ies Drugs. and q bet any AMI
t1@rY article keps n country siore.
\ 411Eixr produce az al kinds. iaken IL exchange
foi M ihe highest price always given
~ k<fis.ers. Nor q, ISL
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-01-08
TAILORfNG

4 A we have conferred with friends rot a few. we
~ have concluded to raise the standard of the old
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-01-08
Take Notice.

III - presented 10 the next Legsslatare.sf Yisgin-
4 r.yfriz fhat Honorable Bo6y 10 pass Ia y ali-
rhorizins al Election Precinct u Re held al soie
,so-vns Isfferscn county MANY CITIZENS
N ~ 81 1851 ii. - = 4. 81 -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-01-08

Our establishment NAV be found neafly opposite
Mr. ] Harris Store and the well known Confec-
tiohary establishment OF j F. Blessing, and one
door east OF DIR. G. r Mason's dwelling
: We hope BY industry. perseverance and atten-
tion TO business, to share in public patronage. We
also hope 10 be able 10 give general satisfacto !.
Ii experience has any atvantage surely we hare a
right TO claim share Of that advantage And If
former success in making an Improvement in the
Nappearance Of manly giving good fits in garment
Sutiing-we have a right to claim a share of this
atso We promise aud pledge ourselves FOR the
faithful perioFmancepf our dntv to any and all who
snaA entrust rs with their work. ASSURING thealit
shallNbe done with neatness and dispatch.
GARMENTS cut to order at all times.
, All kinds of Country Produce taken in exchany &c
for workA JAMES CLoTHIER.
PETER POISAL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-01-08

in this place, where we have enjoyed
the privilege Of being citizens lQf a
numberoi wears, and although we
have been often cast down yet wtesare
net conquered Therefore we have
determined to take fresh start in.ihe