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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-05-27
New is the time for BargainS,

THE undersigned intending TO discontinue the
4 Boot and Shoe Making BasiaessFin Charles.
town, offers for sale at COST, large and general
assortment Of Gentlenen's BOOTS, Shoes
PUMPS AND SHIPPERS as also, a large and
fashionable assortment of Ladies' Wear The sup
ply OF Servants Shoes on hand is well worthy the
attention ot farmers, great bargains may be ex4
pected. ~ j. desirable TO close out this stock al an
early day and first calling shall be the first served
Is All persons indebted. By Mole or Book ac-
count are respectfully requested to come forward
and pay the same. as desire TO close up my bust!
ness. Those who may wish 10 save cost, will do
well to heed this notice.
THOMAS JOHNSON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-05-27

A gentleman who has recently gone to the
land Of fever aud ague writes as follows to a
friend in Kentucky, in regard to tie place
where he has pitched his tent
for the country, the land is as,cheap
as dirt, and good enough, but the climate is
rainy, blowy, and sultry, The people die SO
fast here that erery man has his third aeife
and ercrs icoman is icido,o As for the PEG.
pie Of Missouri they are perfect Christians.
They fulfil the Scripture, to the letter, where
u says, let God be true, but every man a
liar" Don't let this keep any back who
wish to emigrate, for it is fine coun,
trv.n
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-05-27
New StYle Paner Hangings.

n S. GRIFFITH begs leave 10 call the auen-
~ tionsot his customers andthe public general
~ to his Paperhanging Warehouse. and examine
bis well selected assortment as il embraces all the
newest patterns.
Fine French Gilt Papers for Parlors:
do Goihic, Panel and Column Paper, Of every
description;
Glazed ana Common Papers Of every description
French and American Bird Beard Prints;
do do Borders:
Landscape Views, &c
Also, may be found, Venitian Blinds, both wide and
narrow stats; Patent Blinds; Transparent Window
Shades, &c; all Of which ne are now selling 8, re-
daced prices. G. S. GRIFFITH.
Paperhanging Warehouse, I23 Bait st..
April %, 1859. next 10 the Patriot Office.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-05-27

~ Why is a beefsteak like. a locomotive
engine2 Because it is of little use without
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-05-27

We know Of an idiot worth $780,
O00--yet there are other fools wsrth more.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-05-27

John who was the wisest man ~!
Don't know, sir.n
& Yes you do know, tell men
Wall, l guess it was uncle, for father
says he was 50 cunning be got everybody to
trust him, and wasn't fool enough to pay
nobody" 4.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-05-27

Halo, what do you carry?' y
Drugs and medicines was the reply
food, exclaimed the other, you can 60
ahead. carry grave stones
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-05-27
Entire New Stock Of Carpetings.

q 8. GRIFFITH, No. II Baltimore street, has
". Just received and is now prepared TO exhibit
one Of The most splendid assortment Of Carpeting
ever offered in this market; among which may
he tound
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-05-27

MANGEL Worizel Beet; Rata Rara ~.
lIL Dulch, and Norfolk Turnip relIs~ fe ~
Eunrkin seeds, just received BY
w r. RAWLINs q SON
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-05-27

Urugsets, Rugs and SlaiT Rods. =
Floor and Furniture Oil Cloths, all widths and
qualities
Piano and Table Covers in every variety.
All the above stock has been selected with The
greatest care from the largest establishments II fbe
country. Purchasers viii find ii greatly "a. the;r
advantage 10 give US call before PURCHASING A.
we are enabled to sell lower than any house ii the
city and ion most accommodating Terms. Don't
mistake The name and number.
G, s. GRIFFITH. IT Bait. ST.
between Tripoett's Alley and Cav street
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-05-27

NHEf greatest Prize Sellers 10 the United States
L take pleasure In presenting 10 the Virginia
public schedule Of he Lotteries te he III !, T.;
The CITY OF Baltimore ,durine The Month az Ma
and from the success which has attend, 4 nr
during The last month there is no donbt mai man,
81 the Capital Prizes VIII be soltby MS. Wethere
fore advise every one ID send their order som
We sent during Ihe5fnonth Of Anril Sie5h0 n
KanaMha: 5000 to Hamns6irezcpunIp s-5 I'm i,
LeesburgS 81, 100, and one Prize. ok 500 ii IN
doun; $1,000 TO Charlestown; / of 81 G00to Fred
erick county $1,000 TO Monongalia besides a
great many OF smaller Denominations. and ibose
who have not been so fortunate NAV rcst. assi,red
thai Dame Fortune never foreets those who eyfr
forget her. as she says
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-05-27
EXCHANGE BANK OF
SELDEN, ~ ITHERS & Co.,

WASHINGTON, u Va -
TIME undersigned respectfully announce that
they have formed business IL hi
city, under the firm Of, SELDEN, WRITER'S &
CO, and are prepared to dealin
FSreigz and Damestic Exchanges, Time BiHs,s Pro-
missory Notes Certificates IF I1eposite, Letters Of
Credit, Bank Notes aud Coin.
We undertake 10 make collections and promptly
TO remit the proceeds to any designed point within
or without the Union
MIR. WILLIAM SELDEs, member Of the firm, and
for many. pearspast the TSeasaret ~ he United
States, will give his careful personal attention to all
financial business which We may be employed To-
transact with anY ofthe Departments Of the GoYefu
ment.
The business which our employers may require
us totransact win be conducted with fidelity and
promptitude, and upon the most reasonable terms :
WILLIAM SELDEN,
Late Treasurer oftke u. S.
JOHN WITHERS,
OF Alexandria, Va.
r. w. LATHAM.
of Washington, ID. C.
L. P. BAYNE,
Washington, Dec. 6, ls5o-if. - 4'''.'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-05-27

HARRIs 4 RIDENoUR calls the attention.
IL Of the gentlemen OF our county FAR and near
10 their large assortment Of Cloths. Cassimeres,
Vestings, &c The purchasing partner naiiers
himself lhat they can show Of the most selecf
Mems Goods,lfo be found in any Country Store
will The gentlemen call-priees and terms will
both be made easy April 2, 1859.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-05-27

R00kSt BOoKStl-A well selected loi Of
- Books, inst received. and Tor sale So =
Apsh - 1. n. SMITH
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-05-27

~ A Yankee Pedler, with his cart, O.
vertaking another of his clan, was address
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-05-27
10 Holders Of Land Warrants.

THE subscriber will give The highest cash prices
Il for Bounty Land Warrants, and Land Patents
issued under any of the Acts Of Congress. Firms
of assignmensand transfer furnished gratis.
All Communications postage prid, addressed to
the subscriber, Washington City, D. c., viii meet
with prompt attention.
JOHN S. GALLAHER, JR.
Bounty Land Agent.
Washington, D. c., January 8, Is52-6m
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-05-27

HTOODEN HARE Barrel Covers, Box and
common Butter prints, Tubs, Of all sizes;
Brass Bound Cans, Tub Chprns. Wash Boards
April -. 1855. = -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-05-27
The Bank d. the Union.

ND10lsH 1Haf1Ie BhlLdi1g, Wa&kiHgf0H, D. CO
DISCOUNTS and COLLECTS DRAFTS on
II the GOVERNMENT; buys and sells Stocks
on Comnsfssi0H deals 10 all kinds of Uncurreni
Money, and sells DRAFTS and CHECKS on the
principal cities Of the Union at moderate rates. A
commission of only one fourth PER eent charged for
all collections, and returns made promptly.
r. II. GALLAHER, President,
s. w. MARSH, Cashier. fMarch u.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-05-27
Dying.

TIME subscriber has permanently settled in Win
j chester, and viii attend to Dying Ladies'
Dresses, ShawIs, &C., and every description of
goods 10 their line. Gentlemen's Garments renos
waited and redyed, and he warrants to give satisfa@
ton. Any article sent to the care Of Mr.. Jacob
Senseney will receive prompt attention.
II Ladies win be careful to have their Dressea
properly ripped.
July 10, Sly J. H TICKELL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-05-27

Having used one Of Mr. REnyan's Wheat Fans,
the present season. feel no hesitation in asserting
that i IS the best article Of The kind have
or used. VIM JOHNSON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-05-27

Mr.. James Runyan's Wheat Fans are manu.
factnred in one of my shops; they are put up By
construction Is Of The very best quality.
Nov. 81 1851. w j. HAWKS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-05-27

ssO hundred keaEnS Paper.
OATH Post, guilt edge and plain; Letter Cap,
II Post Office Envelope and Wrapping Paper Of
all descriptions, Bonnet Boards &c, Just received
and for sale eheapbg G. R.CCFFROTH,
April y. Opposite the Court- House
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-05-27
M. ANSEL g. co.

Let slE the world say what they can,
For selling Prizes NJ. Anscl &Co, are the. MGR
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-05-27
Thorn-HilI for sale.

FTEHE undersigned, as asaoTnies n fact Of the
WIDOW ana heirs 81 John Bowyer, decd Offer
for sale that SPLENDID FARM. called s'THoAS-
HltL II situatesf ia he County Of Rockbfidge, Two
miles South-yr cst Of he Town Of Lexington. This
q. - an = fr< 45,es,f
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-05-27

Ihaye from experience proved Mr.. James Run
vans Wheat Fans TO be good
Nov. 5, 1851. JESSE WOOD.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-05-27
e Who don't Risk don't Win ~
LOTTERIES TO BE DIR AVN In MAY

Esr AlfIprizes paid in gold-of bankable mopef 4,
sight. All orders confidential and The printed
drawing will be sent as soon as The LotIery i
drawn. Fl 81
For good Prize and prompt attention. :
Address nj. ANSEL & Co.
Corner q Ball. and Light SITS, Balt. Md
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-05-27

hare tried one Of James Runyan's Wheat Fan.
and ind il to be frst-raie, and would recommend i
10 The farmers. J.H. KEMP. E
Winchester, Nov 5, 1851
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-05-07
"A scene.

For sometime past there~has been -four.
shing, in New York, a kind Of Temple Of
the Gaces. A few days ago, the authorities
heard thatcertain priestesses, known to the
profane as "Model Artists, held their Or
gles in certain house in Broadway, where
upon number of the police were supplied
with tickets from the city Treasury and went
to see the performance. They found an
audience of three7hundred in close room.
The majority were "glaybeards" and "young
boys'--past and embryo profigates. Just
as the Artists, habitedin closely fitting flesh
colered tights, were performing in tableau
termed the Midnight httruders, the police,
realizing the name, rushed ON the stage and
captured the priestesses aforesaid, amid the
flight and cries of the audience and the
shrieks'of the Artists, who thought that one
OF their own pieces-the>Rape of the Sabine
Vlrg'ns-was being performed in earnest
Some twenty hats-some containing names,
and ore of which belonged to a deacon
(whose associates have it by this time y and
some half dozen shoes, were left behind in
the scramble. The women were carried be
fore the Mayor, made ashamed of them.
selves, and discharged. The proprietor was
held to bail TO answer an Indictment.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-05-07
Spain:

A telegraphic dispatch from Madrid oil
the 9th, says: "a decree has been publish
Ell by the government, regulating in sweep
ing manner the press. The fuudamen,af
bases are--a guarantee Of 1000 reals OF con-
tribution imposed Oh journals; preventive
censorship for articles concerning religion,
foreign countries, and news; jury compo-
srd of The largest taxpayers for the principal
press offences; Supreme Court Of Justice for
offences against the Queen; and The ordins-
ry tribunals for other offences The govern
ment can suspend and Suppress journals"
MADRID, April 8.-Since the public alton
of the decree upon Ahe press, almost every
Jonrnai III Madrid has been daily seized and
Obliged TO publish second editions deprived
of the offensive articles. Several compa-
nies that have been publishing great mum.
bers OF translated French novels have been
constrained 10 close their business, novels
of that class being particularly the object of
governmental interference.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-05-07

The Legislature has done one ts0ly beuey.
|olentact. daring its session, for which il
will receive the praise Of every good cili-
zen and pkilanihropist, Viz prosidipg 70,
The erection Of two Lunatic Asylums. The
law, whichwe will publish in day OF two
provides that they shaIrbe erected aksuch
points as the trustees may decide win best
subserve the public interest, not, however,
within five miles Of any city containing fifty
thousand inhabitants, nor within one mile
OF any incorporated city, townor village.--
Each Of the Asylums 10 be suitable for the
cure and treatment 'pf at least one hundred
patients, to have not less than fifty nor more
than one hundred acres Of ground attached
to 1t, and to cost, improvements and all,
otmore than seventy thousand doll,rs.--
Fhe'sHni Of fifty thousand dollars is appro-
pfiated for the year 1852
atis hoped the Trustees for The Southern
Asylum, who are Edwin Smith, Charles
Cist and E. D. Fee, will, before deciding
upon the location, paysPortsmouth visit
and reconnoitre the beautiful grounds in its
vicinity. So far as geographical location is
concerned all will admit that our eity'has
no superior, eif'indeed an equdl, and we are
well assured an eligible site with grounds to
suit may be found wiihina mile and half
or two miles Of it--that, in short, sthere is
notplace insoutilem Ohio st'whiehthe spir-l
tof the law could be better 'fufilted orthe
interests Of the State better subserved Than
at Portsmouth. Our citizens should bring
the matter to the notice of the Trustees.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-05-07
Better than a Cola Mine.

Seven miles back of Cloverport, Ky.
there is coal mine, which will prove for.
tune for more than one lucky owner. The
Louisville courier says it was first sold for
five dollars per acre, some years since, and
j; was subsequently purchased by a specu-
lator for the sum Of $4,000. He has since
sold out to the present owners for the hand
some sum of 100000 The mines have
been worked but very little, and are aiuost
inexhaustible. The coal burns like gas and
imparts great heat, and accompanied byno
dirt whatever. II will as readily ignite as a
candle, and the steambcatmen use it instead
of pine wood for torches.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-05-07
Convicted.

The notorious DR.. Chas. Hayne, who in
slnuated himself into the good graces of the
family Of Mr.. Webb, of Paducah, KY, and
married his daughter, otter three or four
weeks acquaintance, an account Of which
we gave last week, has been convicted OF
blgamy aud sentenced to the penitentiary
Tor five years and six months, This is a
light sentence for such an unmitigated scoun.
drel' The result Of this csse should be a
terrible warning TO those parents who admit
to their household bold and impudent stran.
gers, whose only endorsement of character is
reputed riches The unuttetabie grief Of
the parents and the blighted happiness Of
an amiable daughter are the penalties Of
such worldly ambition.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-05-07
ywhipplag :in -the Traces.

Whiggefyis is just now having an interest
ing time Of whipping platform" advocates
into the support Of Gen. Scott. They are
making some progress, il we are 10 Judge
BY the increasing noise Of the gunpowder
party and the gradual silence which has Ia
ken possession Of the friends of Fillmore
and Webster. These last were sometime
ago quite garrulous, but are-now as silent as
the most ardent admirer of 'Harpocrates
could wish. The Whig.Review contains
an article on the presidency which is deci-
dedly favorable to.thes General; and tie wri-
ter who seems to know more than be speaks,
asserts that shouldsGen.. Scott be elected be
would csll 10 his cabinet the most distin-
guished civilians of the whig rarty-tha.
not a single military character would be ap;
pointed to any civil post. Well, this looks
something like "bnsiness.v 1t may now be
considered settled that the General is TO have
the nomination and that the "Stars" Of
whiggery are'to receive as reconsideration
for their claims, appointments in the ,Cabi-
net, in which position they can take obser-.
yations over the back Of the Presidential
chair and workrthe ship of State to suit
themselves, provided the General is elected.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-05-07
distressing Casually.

Two children Of Mr.. John Frederick, o
Coshocton county, on Sunday last, were
drowned in Killbuck creek under the fol.
lowing distressing circumstances The
father, mother and four children were cross.
ing the creek in a wagon. the bed Of which
was loose. The water was up end the wag.
on andhofses consequently 'hoateaeff. The
father plunged in TO rescue them but'net be-
ing able to'swim, would have been drown
Ell had il not been for the providential aid
OF neighbor who rescued him just as he
was sinking. His Oldest son, boy about
IL years old, caught one of the children and
placed it on shore and .hen pldngediu after
the other two, butwas unable TO reach them
and was obliged TO return 10 shore to pre-
serve his own life. The two children were
drowned. Mrs. Frederic caught on root
or limb and thus kept from sinking until as.
sistance came. The bodies of the children
were found some distance below where the
catastrophe happened.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-05-07
MONEY Matiers in New YofE.

The accumulation Of money seems 10 be
going on steadily Quotations Of rates
have not altered much lately, though it is
believed that many transactions have been
arranged below the nominal rates, which
are six per cent. for prime grades Of paper at
varioss dates and 4i@5 per ceat. for call
loans for short periods.
State stocks aud Railway bonds are in
brisk demand, in fact, few Of the iormer !,
especially Of N. York, Ohio and Kentucky
can be had, and those at high rates.
The imports of merchandise are light,
and the exports Of produce heavy.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-05-07
Important to the Members of the M
10, Church.

Il, Church.
The Convention of Laymen of the Prot.
estaat Episcopal Church, which assembled
in Philadelphia on the third Of March last,
to take into consideration the propriety OF
petitioning the General Conference to make
such changes in the law Of the church as
might secure the introduction of Law dele
gates into the conferences, have Just pub-
lished their address TO the ministers and
laymen. After long and elaborate state.
ment OF the reasons for this change, The ad.
dress coac.udes by requesting that such cir.
suits and stations as are in favor of the pro-
posed alteration in The law, and which were
not represented in the convention, viii! take
such action as will put the General Confer
'nce in possession Of their views. all COM
nunications should be addressed to Jabez
Pratt, Esq, No. s Court Square, Bohon,
Mass.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-05-07
Playing Poker and HamIet.

A N. Y correspondent of the N. o. Bul.
letin tells the following anecdote of Buchan.
an, the tragedian
Buchanan had gone to England, but was
remembered in the following jeu d'esprit,
which zone Of the player iolkS from Boston
got Off 1t ran 10 the effect that "Bucb,"
with a Mr.. McVickar and others Of the
coips dfamatique in the modern Athens,
were playing brag. The tragedian at every
game swept the board. The players sepa.
rated wien McVickor, with tone of pique,
exclaimed, Good night, Buchanan, YOU
play poker id sight better than you do
Hamlet I"
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-05-07
The Coup de Bridge and the Coup
d, Etat.

W CtuG
The wrath of the whig press has been
poured out upon the heads of the Board Of
Public Works for their action 10 regard to
railroad bridges over the canals, and their
honest endeavors to protect the public i'm
provements Of the State from those incor-
porations who suppose their charter gives
them the exclusive right to fleece the State
and the people in any manner they may
choose to adopt. These precious prints,
having exhausted every epithet in theirvo-
cabulary atall calculated to blame and con-
denim the Board for an act which they call
the "Coup de Bridge" have now another
opportunity Of exercising themselves in
that delectable occupation by condemning
the Legislature for the coup d etat which
it accomplished just before adjeurnment.--
This is the law -'sPrescribigg g tariff OF
freight on Railroads" 1t effectually settles
the "ccup de Bridge question and fully sus-
tains the action Of the Board of Public
Works, as every good citizen supposed, from
the time the appeal wds made 10 the law
making power. vius k coup d ,Etdt of the
Legislature
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-05-07

: 1lt Waisy Cure Journal, for May con
tainsits usual Interesting variety. among
winch are several able articles upon subjects
Of The utmos. importance 10 those who de-
sire to be'free from disease and live out the
full time allotted to man. ,NoggsD grows
philosophical, but the spirinesss OF the edi-
tor makes up for Che loss Of wit in The
present No, from the Gossipping Boston
Correspondent. Fowlers & Wells, N. Y.
American Psychological Jot,Ynal. The
May number Of this long established peri
odical contains'many things of interest to
believers in thesseience, and several articles
worth perusing by any person possessed of
an inquiring mind. 1t is published at one
dollar year in advance, by Fowler's>&
Wells, l3l, Nassau ST., N. Y.
The ,American Wing Reuis,O, for May,
has been received. 1t contains portrait
Of Hon. VIM. S. Sharkey. of Mississippi, and
the following articles: The Presidency
Celebrated Lecturers in Paris How to make
a Pictufe--Genius and character of Moore
Biography Of Hon. VIM. L. Sherkey-
Longfellow's Golden Legend-A Moose in
the Adirondaok-Ieigh Hunt-Protection I.
the American Iron Interest. Published by
Champion 'Bissefl, l2O, Nassau st., N. Y, at
$Sper annam.
Msrrys Museam for May, contains ils
usual number of Historical, Geographical and
Biographical articles, written and arranged
IN style,atuactive to the young, by the I'M
imitable Peter Farley. Published by'S. TIL
Allen.& Co., N. Y, at one dollar ayear.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-05-07

OT Last Monday evening the wife of
Mr.. John Trueblood, clerk at the depot, at
Harfistown, on the New Albany and Salem
Railroad, was thrown from buggy and al.
most instantly killed. Mrs. T. was re turn
ing home in buggy with another lady, and
in descending hill the horse became fright.
ened and ran off, throwing both the ladies
out and dreadfully fractured Mrs. T.'s skull.
She spoke but twice after she fell from the
vehicle. The other lady was not seriously
hurt,