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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-08-12
EXCHANGE BANK OF
SELDEN. NlTMERS & Co.

WAsHinGTor, D.. G.
TTyHE undersigned respectfully announce that
j. they have formed co partnership to transact
a general Banking and Exchange business IN this
city, under the frm Of SELnEN, WITHkRS ,
CO. and are prepared to deal in
Eircign and Domestic Erchasgss, l1SHe- Bills Pre-
rSsSsgry Notcs, Certificates ~ Depesite Letters 81
CTrdii, Bank NSits end Coin.
We undertake 10 make collections and promptly
TO remit the proceeds 10 any designed point within
or without The Unien.
MIR. WILLIAM SEt.pSx a InsilbcF Of the firm and
for many years past tke ,2feeskycT 81 tks Uaitsd
Sales, will give his earefulefsonal attention to all
financial business which We may Be employed 10
transact with any ofthe Departments Of the Govern
ment =
The business which our employers nav require
US TO transact, will be conducted with fidelity and
promptitude, and upon the most reasonable terms.
WILLIAM SELDEN.
Late Treasurer sftAe q. s.
JOHN WITHERS,
OF Alexandria, vi:
r. w. LATHAM,
OF IfaSliagsoa, ID. c.
L. p BAYNE,
or Baltimore, mi.
WASHINGTON Dec & IS50-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-08-12

- No street in Constantinoplo has !.
pane, nor is there lamp in it. yet there are
Ave hundred thousand inhabi.ants There
= not post nor mail route in all Turkey
nor church belll
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-08-12

have turned many woman's
nesd, boosted young nobleman Of France
Yes replied Talleyrand, array from
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-08-12
SPLENDID LOTTERIES,
FOR AUGUST. 1892.
SJO.OOO !.

GREGORY g.. MAURY, MANAGERS.
tSuceessors to j. w. MAraY & Coo
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-08-12
II e NO Al
House & Lot in Harpers-Ferry,
Rnr. Sale.

r AM authorized BY the owner, r. Il. Hoffman,
j to offer, at private sale. the
TsC0 story Brifk House,
situated on the Isiand fronting the w & P. Rail-
road. The house has good Garden and suitable
Out-buildings and is in all respects comfortable
situation.
The terms to good purchaser will be accom-
modating AnY person desirous ofpurchasing vii
have every attention given them BY the undersigned
for full examination of lhe premises
Sept. is, 1s5i--sE
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-08-12

HARPER'S MAGAZINE, and lot Of No
IL yelets; also .the Life Of General Scott
price III cts. Just received and for sale BY
tniy =. NJ. SMITH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-08-12
Entire New Stock Of Carpetings.

~ ). GRIFFITH, No. u Baltimore street, has
NJ. Just received and is now prepared TO exhibit
one OF the most Splendid assortment Of Carpeing
ever offered IN this market; among which may
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-08-12

Druggets, Rugs and Stair Rods
Floor and Furniture Oil Cloths, all widths and
qualities.
fiano and Table Covers in every variety.
All the above stock has been selected with the
greatest care from he largest establishments in the
country. Purchasers will find il grtailv to their
advantage 10 give us call before purchasing as
We are enabled TO sell lower than any house il The
city and on most accommodating terms, Don't
mistake the name and number
g. s. GRIFFITH. II Bait. ST.,
between Tripoleti's Alley and Cav street.
April %. 1852
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-08-12
Liver pills.

THE following celebrated Liver Pills are on
i hand and for sale, viz:
MtLane's Liver Pills;
Lees Anti Bilious do;
Peters do. do;
Munholland's Irish do;
Leidy's Vegetable do;
Jayne's do do;
Louden,s do do;
Aliens do do;
July s. 1861. : L NJ. SMITH
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-08-12
Paints. Oils. &c.

E16MmuSs OMAss NCs
TN store, 400 lbs. Metallic Paiats;
i 100 Gallons Linseed Oil;
1000 lbs. White Lead. pure ground and dry;
l00ibs. Green and Yellow Chrome;
400 lbs. Yellow Ochre;
$50 lbs. Eitharge;
Copal and Japana Yarnish, Sand Paper, Paris
Green. Vermilion, Gold Leaf. and every article
for Painters use. l. n. SMITH.
July s, 1851
FSSENcE Of Coffee, and Yeast Powders, Just
IL received By r. RAWLINS & SON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-08-12

Spring. and Summer Clothing,
INHE Undersigned having enlareet3heir Store
i Room have now on hand al their CiofaiHg
Empofiaal The most superior stock Of READY-
MADE CE OIHING ever offered in Ilarpers-
Ferry fqrAhe present Spring and Summer trade,
where pufvhasers can be accommodated with the
following assortment of
EEcady-8Eade CEOthins:
Goats, Pants, Vests Shirts, all qualries; Drawers.
Boots, Hats. three qualities Rough and Ready
Hats Caps, vesg large suppy all of which will
be sold on reasonable terms aud prices that cannot
fail 10 please Also superior lot of Silk Cotton,
and Bingham Pocket aud Meek Handkerchit IS
/. Cravais. Gloves, Socks, Sn>penders, Umbrellas,
Canes Pen Halves, Razor Sirops Sc-&c.
TRUNKS TALICES &. CARPETBAGS
10. This being the largest stock OF Ready Made
Clothing ever offered ia Harpers Ferry they ask a
call from all purchasers desir0ns Of being served
on reasonable terms either wholesale or retail
N. b. Persons that cannot be accommodated
with our present stock Of Clothing, are informed
that we are prepared 10 have Clothing made TO or
der at Short holiceanda guaranteed FIT al the same
low prfces.-47
~ We return our siRrere thanks 10 the citizens
Of Elarpers Ferry and vicinity for the very liberal
patronage we have receiYed and respectfully solicit
a continuance IL The same as we pledge ourselves
there shall be nothing wanting on our part render
general satisfactfUui both in GoogS and; Prizes Il
r. WALTER s. BRO. j.
Harpers.Ferry May 9, 1852.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-08-12

~ The Chinese think that the soul 81
poet passes into grasshopper. because 4
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-08-12

~ There arc two gentlemen By the name
q Potter 10 the Rhode Island Legislature,
pho look 90 much alike that when one
takes cocktail the other gets tipsy on il
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-08-12
Wholesale Watch & Jewelry Store,

Washington, Dec. 6, ls5o.Sif -''-.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-08-12
Spring and Summer Clothing.

July 5, 1852 -3m. II incl
Daily American telegraph., 1852-11-13

yITITH such testimony, no stronger proof H. given
Wv unless Il be trial Of this wonderful Nege
Daily American telegraph., 1852-11-13
SUNDAY SCHOOL PUBLICATIONS.
A Great Desideratum.

TUILDs Lesson Book on the New Testament lsmo
Y Price, 81 rs per dozen.
sl.oO per dozen
These have been specially prepared 70 meet the universal
of scholars IN emerging from the lnft Glass 70 the
regular sunday School such scholars usually resd aud
II placed IN their hands, but they not en-
taking the Scriptures in hand and preparing them
selves the questions usually opposed 10 question
books
These uOks take up an tho important portions 81
Sculpture history and furnish bath question and answer Ia
fprTo riate lGT glRge.
The following Particular oharacerizs the books 10 qnSs
ton.
J. The very brief and printed IL large type
Tie subjects ne judcously selected running through
the whole Bible
s. A. they furnish both questions and answers the pu
saved from the Necessity Of having more than one book
n hand At 4 mo-a very desirable arrangement for young
scholars.
They profltoly Illustrated With better cuts ihtn
have been hitherto used IN similar works.
prrron Sunday Schools not receiving the sunday
school Advocate viii be furnished with specimen numbers
gratuitou-y application.
or ~ GRAY 4 NAIlsANll y r. tn street
Daily American telegraph., 1852-11-13
Steamboat Hotel.

T1HE STEAMBOAT HOTEL, on 7th street opposite The
i Centre Market, and fronting Pennsylvania avenue
win ba opened tomorrow Tuesday the 2sth instant Tor me
reception Of yisers and boarders, ladies and gentlemen
The house undergone thorough renovation and re-
pair No expense been spared TO render 1t comfortable
and convenient subscriber Win give to II his constant
personal supervision The table viii be well supplied and
the bar furnished with the liquors and cgarf The
subscriber has Ind the advantage or twelve years e1
son CT EDWARD HOME.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-11-13
Adams & Company's
NORTHERN SOUTHERN, EASTERN, WESTERN
AND CALIFORNIA EXPRESS,
Iron Building, Penn ay,, between I'd and Sd SITS

BOXES bundles jewery apecie bank notss, and every
I'D description Of merchandise transported 70 all par oi
the world
Ga BILLS, Drafts &c, collected, and returns made
promptly.
R- DRAFTS on England, Scotland ana Ireland for sale,
IN suit from u upwards payable at any bank IN
tho United Kingdom.
E- THE EXPRESS leayes this city daily At o'clock p.
M In charge messenger Connexions Ut Baltimore with
our liues running north, east, and west.
Es-THE EXPRESS FOR RICHMOND and the SOUTH
leaves AZ Z o'clock a. m, via Aqua Greek.
a4- GOODS FOR ALEXANDRIA and surrounding coun.
try forwarded twice daily.
r7S. ORDERS sent through us are delivered FREE OS
CHARGE, and goods returned by first express
Ry- MERCHANTS should bear IN mind that Ia shipping
by Adams Co. they SAVE DRATAGE and all OCCIDENTAL 4
PEssrs III intermediates points lsep l4-eod
Daily American telegraph., 1852-11-13
A CARD.

HE subscrher respectfully nforme h!s friends ana Tho
public generally that he has purchased the Interest OF
Mr. sAstTL sloTT in the Unknown GROCERY STOKE nv
the y w. CORNER or PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE AND
STREET opposite the West Market where he intends
Keeping a complete assortment Of Family GROCERIES OF
the very best quality together with Horse Feed and al
other articles kent In frstrats Grocery Establishment
which he will sell OF prices rs low 20 they can 90
In aay part OF this city respectfully invites the ateb-
ton Of families and others his stock OF Goods and assures
them they will find 1t 10 THEN ad antagc 10 give BIN ta
THOMAS 0&LEY,
spp Jo-bw At Samuel StotRs Old Stand.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-11-13
coNFEcrIONARY, ToYs, woRsTEps, SC.

>. a. q Z. VI, BUKNETT
FIAKE this occasion 10 inform their friends and the pub
Inc that they have just received very large stock oil
All kinds Confectionery, Cakes, Foreign Fruits, Nuts,
&C., Of the best quality.
Also an extensive assortment Of TOYS all kinds and At
their lowest cash prices,
Also Zephyr Wofsteds All ooor by the skoin ounce,
pound.
WORSTED YARNS. &C., all coors, very cheap; with =
thousand other articles suitable for the approaching holy
days. all very cheap, and the bost quality Call and
SEVENTH street. near the corner Of IT.,
oct 2o--dlm Next door to MIntyre's Drug store.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-11-13
CLASSICAL, MATHEMATICAL, AND CONNER
CIAL INSTITUTE

Under The care Of Rec Alfred HoImsad, Rsotor,
and Mr.. Charles Tucker, A. H.
TNHE DUTIES OF this Institution will be resumed on
i the 18th OF August in the lower Saloon Of Mr., Ca
rusis building
In English, Mathematics, Greek Latin and French the
course viii be tull and thorough Pupils fitted for the
Counting groom College.
The experience OF fifteen years, In the management OF
boys induces the confident belief that the satisfaction
pressed by their former patrons both in Mary
land and Virginia. will be shared by those who may be
pleased entrus the education OF their TO their
are.
For terms and further information apply 70 the Rector,
che Rev, Alfred IIomead his residence street. be-
tween 9th and 10Th, opposite Smithsonian Institute,
~ oQ--dtf
Daily American telegraph., 1852-11-13
w. Moore,
MERCHANT TAILOR,

Befusea Brolcng Hotel and SlIM sHstf,
KEAs Just received his FALL and WINTER STYLES or
III GOODS Tue stock eonsists OF choice Cloths ana
Cassmeres elegant yostings richest yeyet &c the most
choice aud handsome stock Of Goods adapted TO mems
AL lot OF ready.mhde Goats, Bushess Sacks, troeEH
&c, which will be old remarkably low,
r. 8 The above goods viii 30 made order In unsur
passed style AMI prices from 20 to % per cent less or
cash than any other house iu the city
ctr
Daily American telegraph., 1852-11-13
NIGHT SCHOOL FOR YOUNG MEN.

TTER repeated and urgent Solicitations the Principal
N OF The Union Academy, with the assistance Of some
OF the Professors has concluded TO open Night School In
UNION ACADEMY Hall, Wednesday night November
Sd Eray desirable advantage leiH Ls enjoyed Terms
derats. Inquire OF the Principal.
oct 25-2w q RICHARDS
Daily American telegraph., 1852-11-13
Hampton's Vegetable Tincture!
GONE, LET Us REASON TOGETHER.u

GREAT MEDICAL DISCOVERY !

GREAT MEDICAL DISCOVERY
MYTH such testimony no stronger proof eau L. given
Wv unless IL be trial Of this wonderful amptous Nege
table Tincture.
Lat the afhcted read read
BARRrtLynLE, AlLEoANY CorSTr, lMd,) !
May 4, 1862
n Assug Mortimer 4 Eo4sJroy;
DEAR sms In justice Dr. iiHmptou's Vegetable Tine.
ture wish TO INFORM you that taken sick on the 3D.
day Of January last with affection Of the stomach bow
els and kidneys / attended by four eminent phys.
clans Tor than monthsal = little no effect
had knowledge Of the great virtue In ampons Tine
ture from bottle which my wife had taken Two years
since. -
j came 10 the conclusion that would take med
cine from my physicians, but try the finctaTsi and am
happy ~ inform you had not taken It two days before
felt It's powerful influence upon my stomach have con-
tinued usng the rucure, and able 70 leave my
room and eat any common diet without much incon'
ysnience pressure my stomach
The afflicted their friends daily visiting me- 70 learn
II the great virtue there is in this Tncture Of ampons
expect 10 send you several certificates in few daysone
especially from young lady who has been confined 70 her
twelve months, with disease q he lsad, affecting
the brain .
Respectfully you're, EW HALL.
On the psrmancy Of the cure hear him still another
ter nom the above
DARRELLvuIr AlLEaASY COUNTY, CMd.)
October ls, 1867
Nossrs Mortimer d AoaoGrayi
DEAR SIRE am happy TO inform you thar this day nnds
tbs enjoyment OF good health ny the use Of your
to pursue my daily ayocGtion usual and bays great
desire that tho afflicted should know the great curative
powers Of the TnctuTe,
Lam with respect, yours, W HALL
THE ALMosT MIRACULOUS CURES made BY Hamp-
toms Vegetable Tucturo most respectable citi-
zens--men well known and riedwa challenge the world
to show anything record IA medicine 70 equal T. Many
hundreds haps W s healing poeTs bear tie same tsstt-
plOnY
BALTIMORE, July q. 1852
Hsssrs Mortimer q N6lgbrdy Gents Last septem Der !
was attacked with orysipelas from which dreadful ulcer
formed on my right leg Getting better OF this last November
took deep cold, which led 10 what my physician told me
was bilious peurisy which left with constant deeply
seated and painful cough having no rest day or night ana
constantly throwing mp from my lungs thick matter
became much emacated, growing weaker every day. ana
keeping my bed the greater part Of the time Wy friends
thought had the consumption and az tmos was also Of
the opinion At hs stage Of disease after having
tried many various remedies without Buccess friend
advised me try DIR. HAMPTON's VEGETABLE TING
TURE and procured a BOTTLE which pronounce
the greatest medicine ever took Before had taken hall
tho contents bottle felt much improved and now,
having taken bottles, my cough and pdins haze
tirev left me and enabled attend TO business.
can truly that with the blessing of God have been
restored the health enjoy by the use Of ha most
Invaluable medicine Yours,
WESLEY ROCK,
Schroeder, near Saratoga street,
Daily American telegraph., 1852-11-13
Special Auction Notice.,

JAMES CAMERON has located himself in Georgetown
- D. o., whore he intends 70 carry the Auction and
Commission business in all Its branches lie has rented
the extensive brick premises Bridge street. few doors
east OF the market and lately occupied by w r. Jones
PERSONAL attention gwen 70 FURNITURE Sales at d%engs
ton ROOMS judcousy managed the occupants prem.
sss.
Real Stocks disposed OF public at private
sale
Evening Sales on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
nights Consgnmsns respectfully solicited Cash advances
made when req uired oct l2-d3m
Daily American telegraph., 1852-11-13
DoUaLAsss CHINESE COPYING INK,
Without The Use of a Press.

destined 70 attain greater popularity than ever
| acquired ~ any article Of similar II has com.
uandcd the attention business the instant
IL already In great favor The subscriber receiving
ers from every section in the neighborhood OF the District
and has ordered another supply, be ready
demand. DS- winner II the Agent for the sale Of t.
sep 27--tr sixth vt, near Louisiana avenue
Daily American telegraph., 1852-11-13
NEW GOODS JUST RECEIV


= pounds Blue Mi1ed Yarns, all numbers.
- 10 do. Random do do
Is do White do do
With Blankets, all Sizes and qualities, and very cheap
Bed Comforts. Quite, all sizes and qualities.
Also with largo stock of Ladies' Dress Goods which We
earnestly solicit call from friends and the public gen.
orally We will lie happy show them our cheap goods at
D. H. TEBBS 4 CO.,
No 4, Eouth sids Penn ay, between Och and 7th SIS
orr6 81
Daily American telegraph., 1852-11-13
W AI- 49, AhSStS
Schroeder, near Saratoga street

TFarh stronger than Fiction None need Despair =
A Lady'g Testimony after thirty eight gears
Of sa9eringi
Were there real virtue In this wonderful medicine
could Il perform the astonishing cures made by It'll
NORTHAMPTON Co. April L., 1852.
Msss TyIsr If Adasr: have been afflicted with Rheu.
metsm al times from my twelfth year; viii be fifty years
OF age the 18th OF this month the attacks at times
severe as to render helpless have tried various RENE
dies TO very little effect Last October attacked IN my
night; could not any part OF my body without cry
Inc with pain; al this also tried many remedies In
teTnal external without receiving any reeti was at
ast advised 10 try HAMPTONs VIfG ETABLE TIM TURE
before had taken bottle OF which felt much better,
and ne continued taking IL felt strength coming into my
back and limbs and my stomach strengthened ami revived
every way have taken tive bottles and much better
than ever expected to be. intend to II whenever
need IT, and would recommend the afflicted believing
Il unsquRlled. Yours, -
Daily American telegraph., 1852-11-13
THE NATIONAL MAGAZINE.


CONTENTS Bryant PORTRAIT - Powerful Microscope
- Lille aud Times OF johnson. (Niue Eugrayngs-Iisto-
IN " the Alchemts Bacon, Flannel, Brrnard-Margar,t
Fuller Extraordinarily: Nebstsr-The Good Prior
Odylp and GhostsTrainbg ~ Bishop: Example Of Sue.
cess In Lowly LHe-Lan Hymns a Grand Old Poem The
Process Of SculutureScrRpE from Sergeant TRou d-Bahp
Literary ImposturesRc cutting
of tho kohi uoorNashiugton lrvngRspdity Of Thought
In DreumngPhoogTaphy: its Origin Progress aud Pres
emit state-The Church In the CatacembsThe NecdlewO
man sketch from Lde-Aud Lang Syne' Adventures q
VIII with the MitchcsThe Duke q Wellington (EnRray
ing)-A FoX's Reyenge-The Lost Hunter, Two Engrav
mls)-The Last Days OF Coperncus: True Hsory--Art
Education among All Cha seSSChiller and Goethe IN rea
ton TO Christianity Detached Thoughts fr Richter
Short Articles Editors TshleBook NoticesL Rec.
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|, just received and for sale by the Agents,
oct % GRAY BALLANTYNE, Tth st.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-11-13
eREAT MEDICAL pIscovERYl
FOR ALL NERVOUS CONDITIONS OF THE system
DR. ROSES NERVOUS CoRDIALt

FOR ALL NERVOUS CONDITIONS OF THE SYSTEM
DIR. ROSES NERVOUS CORDIALt
IIEARr DISEASES AND NERVOUS CoMPLAINTs.-.
III The astonishing happy effect Of DR.. ROSES NRR-
yOuS CORDIAL, for Diseases Of the Heart, Papitaton,
Heartburn, Fatulepce Pain In the Face waksfuness,
Resessness for Il Mind Body worn down by care
labor or study has Induced many to use il in
their practice For weak constitution IL IL grand
storeri completely removes from the system All
irIi.oSs ana = almost miraculous in ia rapid and happy
eject The weak and the frequently restored
70 perfect health before using bottle Price 90 cents
Liver Diseases, Dyspepsia and Bilious Habitsl
your Liver Is deranged, your skin will DO yellow; Dys-
pepsa and Bilious condition OF the system will follow; you
will BE- troubled with cold feet variable appetite and dc
pressed spirits BY taking Dr. Roses celebrated Railroad or
AnuBous Pills. you will soon find all the above bad symp
toms disappear They give strength and richness TO Tia
Ss- These Pills called RAILROAD PILLS, because
they 20 ahead Of all other Pills in their good effects
Do You Suffer with any Pain
II you do, you will and immediate relief by using Dr.
ROSES PAINCURER. 1t is the only preparation which
cures almost instantly Sore Throat rheumatism from
Colds, Pains in the Side Back Limbs Face, Ear,
Tooth Ache Stomach Bowels, Side Back Stiff Neck
Bruises, Corns, and Chblans Wherever you have pain
the Paincurer Safe to all ages, the price being
low, the as well the rch obtain II IN ~ u.s. aud
90 cont bottles.
a Tho above preparations DO found with circulars
and full directions, at the stores OF
z. d. Gilman, w. II. Gilman,
Charles Stott Co., Samuel Butt,
}. y. Callan, John w. Marin,
J. l.. hidwell, Georgetown, ID. G. aug l0--tr
JOE sHILLINGTON has received Harper's Maya
~ ziIs for November.
CONTENTS.
Memoirs on the Holy Land--Mount Lebanon. by Jacob
Abbott. With illustrations.
The Palaces Of France BY John s. c. Abbott With Il.
lusirations.
Lte Ia Paris. With illustrations
The baamapdor.
Courage Of Man Of Principle
A Gamblers End.
Down IN Silver Mine.
This posthumous Portrait.
hxAgReration. BY Eliza Cook.
The uarden OF Flowers.
The Satisfaction Of GeAteman
A Possible Event.
swept away by an Avalanche by Alexander Dumas.
Bleak House. by Charles Dickens.
The Last OF the Fairies.
My Novel or, Varieties In English Life BY Sir Edward
Lytton Buwer.
| Monthly Record Of Current Events.
Editors Table.
Editors Easy Chair.
Editors Drawer
Literary Notices.
Comcalities-origina and selected with illustrations.
Fashions for Noyembsrg with illustrations.
Costume; Walking Toilet; Cap.
Terms Of the Magazine rs cents number, So year.
Agent, JOE SIIILLINGT0N,
ootE odeon Building, cor. AZ 81. and Pa. av