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The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-03-15

BY Nj BlBiGHAUS The petition Il Jacob =
Helm snd eighty others, oiuzeus ~ S.huylni
county, Pennzy lyanis, praying lJr a tnOdIhc alton
81 ih- tariff Oi 1916, and Tor csp.isuon tbr on al
tIfure emigrants ~ az to afford a tariff o. Amen
can mechanics and laJoring men, *.
b. M FLORENCE The memorial Of Charlos
&. Cope, Henry X Copcs Joseph X. Cobb. and
pnia. praying for the extension Of the NOOdVorh
patent iOr planning boards, SC.
BY Mr.. SMART The remembrance Of one hun
dred and fifty citizens Of Goose River village,
Maine. against the continuance Of the lighthouse on
BtsJch amp Point.
Tee NsU YOEK Rsvsutg 40 Ma. CLbY.-Tbe
editors Of the New York Rsr,iie an illustrated and
comic newspaper recently started, have caused a.
D. prepared an engraved view II the Henry Clay
medal recently prosentcd. with description there
o', which they have published in their paper They
have presented Mr. Clay with a copy. on which o.
,as,on The following correspondence took place:
OrrIor ~ rsE y Y RrvrlLE.
% Ann street. New York.
Hrs HrNEy ClAy-Sp. Believing that you will
not n. di-ples-ed 60 have lac siniie u the medal
lately presentcd a. you, m sheet devoted o. tb-
entertainment aud instruction Of the people We bc
have 70 place in your hands a copy 81 the New
Yotk Reptifs The cngrsyings have been mad'
under the direction 81 your friend, 7. W. JJnes
,-u tlic sculptor Il the original bust from which
the ,ast wa taken. We shall beyhoppy % lesrf
that this publication meets your approval u
!,arn that our little weekly had helytd-Ii sucl
-l,guId be- ~ good iOttunc.tp cheer lew mo
.psgt. u thc sick chsmler Il HEvRY CAY, would
~. ytoud citcuinstaurc IN IT. humble career.
Resps~dully, your obcdicnt seryants
BARTON h co.
ptbIIzIcrs Ncu York RereyHr.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-03-15
THIRTY-SECOND CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
SATURDAY, March -, 1852.

The SENATE was not in session to. day.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-03-15

ADJUSTMENT OF DlFFICULTIEs-M Es.Rs. WILCOX AND
BROWN, or MISSISSIPPI.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-02-19
q Haek and .Eennet far Sale.

rTyE1E subscriber has two very fae ACKS either
ofwAich he wiglseli One 81 them took the
f,rst premium at The Valley Cattle Show, held in
iris county ii October last and also the first al the
la, Cattle Show Of the Maryland State Agfieutu-
raj Socseyy They were selected from the best
s,,st Il ~. ITnited States Either Of them full iE
teen hands high and in every respectvery superior
animals-One seven and the other nine years old
next surins. The JENNETis Of The same stock,
and also took the rst premiums at each Of The above
exhibitions Persons wishing to purchase OF fur
Their information viii please address the subscriber
a Charlestown. JEFFERSON county Va. or call al
Rock Hall eve miles southwest 81 Chaflest6wn,
where the stock can Be seen. 100
December IS; 1851
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-02-19
To Coopers and Others.

TIME unaefSi4f1a take This method of informing
coaaefs au3 persons ia want OF Shingles aud
Slaves thar tbs hlge On hand at This time one,
hundred fhousEll : eies and Cooper Stuff which
they wiiaisf9 eef low iorcash oron a short credit
They iniefaskf ID keep constantly iafgesuPply Of
each and per$ogS in want will ;ied il 10 hFif adgan-
tar 10 pnfehasetot then
rfeY have i laaehiae for manufacturing the
above articles which is applicable 10 steanl water,
az horse nawer and is capable of making from $500
IL 5000 Shias.eslor Slaves in Two hours BY horse
power.
Thcy own the irisht Of this County and are desi-
roas 81 5fisposingu several leealiea rights Letters
addressed 10 ihstA at AiddlewaY Jefferson County,
Va will he promptly answered.
sample The Slaves ana Shingles can be seen
at the Free Press 0iiiee.
sfIAUI4L & BURAVELL.
AnfftzfI fS5f4-ff
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-02-19

vs. Mr. Charles b Shaw has completed
his surveyed the route for the proposed ex.
tension of the Virginia Central Railroad
from Coyington tq the Ohio river He pro.
poses that the western. terminus be fixed Al
Point Pleasant distant 22s miles from Csv.
ingtdn which win cost including equipment
auf everything. e4a00,o0o, or S2l,456 per
mile He also recommends tie construc-
ton ofa branch road from the4mouth of Sea-
mleI, Several t1PndIs VIII teeFequiirtstt, rtfs
total length of which viii he one mile and
three thousand feet, but they will present
little difficulty as thoe rock through which
Chew SIS is soft
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-02-19
POETRY.
WHEN AS. Old.

When an old-rand Oh, how sonn
WillIlifes sweet morning yield 10 nom
And noon's broad, frsid: earnes, lisht
.---Be shrpaded in The solemn night.
Till like q story well-night tod.
VIII seem my life-when am old
When / am old this breezr ear,h
Viii lose for me itsveice Of mir,h.
The streams viii hare 40 understope
ofsnfness not byriglt TIER own.
And springs sweet power 10 vain unfold
IN ROSY charms--whrn j am old.
When am dbl han rat care
= e. fff IL III s. van aesiT-s. 4 nine,
10 rich ADD costly dfess 10 shine:
Brig. jewels and the brightest gold
Will charm me paught when am cid.
When ! am old--my friends will he
Old and indrm and bowed-lke me.
Or else--their bodies meath the sod,
Their Spirits dwelling safe with God
The ola ehnrch bell viii long have tolled
Above the rest-when am old /
!" iseh dtn oid-fu FdlneF bend
Thus sadlYo'er each buriea friend,
Than see them lose the earnest truth,
That MARKS the friendship of our youth
Twill We ~ sad q haveahen cold
Or strange 10 me- whenI am. oldl
When 1 am old-oh, how ii seems
Like the villa lunaey Of dreams,
To picture in prophetic rhyme,
That ditn, far distant shsdowy time;
50 dis'a niIlhal il seems Der bold
Escn 10 s33y-'.N When IN cId3n
When am old 7-pefhaps ere then,
shall be missed from ha.unls Of men;
Perhaps t1y.dwelling will be found s
Beneath tfe green anG. quiet mound
My name by stranger hands enrolled
Among TIE doad-eFe ! am old.
Ere | am o'd 2--ihat time is now,
For youth siis lightly on4ny brow;
nv limbf afe arm and s,1oag ana free,
Life has I Thousand charms for me;
charms p AZ Wilt long lhcts inn qcnce hold
Within ny heart ere an cd.
Ere l am olj-ot, jet me give
Ny life y lqarniag hoap b itrel
Then shall lnle !, wilnlliias heart,
An carly salnmons-to depart,
oftiad ms Enlightened days cousoled
p Sod sweet peace--w hen. am Old.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-02-19
New StHle FAN paperf lIanglIgs.

- Is GRIFFITH hcss Eeayeho call tie atten.
u. .iionsot his eastnmsrs aud iAe pGhlie general
lysio his Papelhanging Warehouse and exaaliue
his well selected assortment as ltEemhraees all the
SIewest patterns, -.
Fine French Gill Papafs fer Phrlerss
do Gothic Panel ana Column Paper. OF every
description.
Glazed and Common PaneFs asEexery deSertnl
French aud American Bird Behfd priasi
do do BafdetsIs
Landscape Views, &e.
Also may be found Eeaitian blinds. loth wide
/ and narrow Stats !; Patent BfinIsss TrahSnarenl
!. " indow Shades. &e all Of which we are now
selling Al reduced prices g. 5. GRIFFITH
Paperhanging Warehoa4e l22 Bait s.,
DC, %. 1851. next 10 lie Patriot 0ifice
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-02-19

SfOFES! SI'0VEs9 SLUf asssi.
YFy1IFe subscribers have determined iotwage war
Ii aeainst .helcal3 blasts ot winser. and are now
,,,s,,s1ec,r,ng ii ths Jets.TsoF Iron Eonadry Coal
aud Wood Soy9s, GRAVES aud Cook stoves q lhe
very --latest and best patterns; Ten pate ososss-
also with cooking arparius, adapted 70 tne usS q
small families Fire Fronts, with CRATE for either
,s.ns ar rs,sl hdth ornamental and useful; Crates
~ Snen heaythg also the celebrated Egg Stove,
sg adants tolhe burning If line as well as
i,s, sl,l AZ w, everv Thing calculated to af
ford said and comfort toonr ifsnas 10 co,i ana
wintry weather. The public VIII please can ans
examine our stoek.
~ Stoves repaired, ana dig casing taSeh ataa
times in exchange Tor new work
Oct 9. 1851 ZtMMEkMAN q w.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-02-19
I3E Acres ora.and.


Deihg portion ef tract Of land thai belonged 10 he
sag benIamse keleB decd at The time Of lis eealh
ana containing ail ofte original trael finclue3
Il sns contract Of sale between Boiey heirs ana
SHOULD The sale ef this portion fail 10 accomplish
tne purposes OF the Decree NE shall then e,ffsr HI
5soiton 70 the abofe neplsoned llact thatvalnabIe
raet q Land adjoining 4 which hassteen for
yeafs - possession Ut Mr. Amos Janney Thess
. .Mo pafeeis together compose he original Boey
.eaeI anu sonlsla shaat z 4 II SIN a.
the winchester and Potomac Rail Road about 3
miles above theDepot al Summit Point
he Fam has on u alarge and substantial Stone
dwelling tdenFe, together With other valuable I'M
pfovements and two never falling wells Of water
4 potion OF The Tract i Wood Land having fine
timber on H. A goadtille will be made 10 the pnr.
chaser, free Of all irHcumbrances
tTmsei Sdae-One-ihifd olthe purchase money
eash me balance "a tva eqnal annual payments,
WIN interest from The dag OF sale deferred pay
hentS g BE- secured BY The boads Of lhe purchaser
a9d a-ceed OF trust 90 the premises.
WILLIAM LUCAS,
ANDREW KENNEDY.
ydll, = tooS-1tt Commissioners.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-02-19

sq's Il bs. Z Il. .Sss ss R \ Hoffman
gSp0 story Esfick Esottse.
Situated on the Island fronting the w q T. hall-
road. The house has a COED Garden and suitable
Oui-huiidings ard is in ali respects comiorta bts
situation.
The terms TO good purchaser, viii be aecnrn-
modSting. Any person DESTROYS Of purchasing w !
batesverY atteEtioh given them By the undersigned
for a full examination Of the premises
REIN CROSS. 4geHt
Sent Is. lS5l-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-02-19

IA eoSFIaNEp BIeAaifsr.-A good ieke Is
tod ola bfealnist out West Aftsy having
pskrrie5 half q dozen wives. he waseomp PLAIN :.
= bdr i s,s to, break jail. ariwas again a.
hes ~ s., ' bsina recognizedfby man who
vas arye.t be iaritcthe bigamist to ae-
laF iiis I'm III, tome. asd called in his wife
eofn ,r;tb him wilils he went for. an officer.
III III H TX rstnTn VIII the constable, what was
=, NJ noor frllowS chagrin, TO End that the
= I t,lEario dsstnally absconded with his
OR, uife
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-02-19

lPARsoN BRowxl.ow- renowned Parson
Brown ow, Of Jones6oroush, Tennessee, makes the
following rePlyito remark of one Of his exchanges
THAI the parson is 50 prone to discomfort, and so
much desires 10 haze llipgs his own way, that he
woaId quar-. with The angels in heaven:
q expect to 60 to heaven when die,
but whether Icreate any discord' there OF
not depends upon affirmative answers to the
following questions . !.
4Wll there be any Senatorial elections
thdre2 VIII the pominations of candidates
take place in eaucus2 And if so, will any
facEion attempt to cast any more votes than
it fs#entitIed to- In either case will
raiBea row. But those with whom am a.
waE in this world need have no fears Of be-
ing involved, as they are not LIKELY to get
thara
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-02-19
New STYLE Fall Curtain Goods.

lust received 4 very extensive assortment Ct
j pew STYLES oil Caslaia and pasiots ether Up
hes;cfl goods for the itli and waieI Seasons, con-
sislfas in patt as tollaws
SATIN DelaneS new styits aud blight caarsi
Union DamasLs, all celers and qualities
Wos. do do. do.
do M6recas do 80
4Inrkty Reds plain and figured Il {.
) kNNes Gimps all sizes; SILK dol;
l1in5d Muslin G6rtains.whfie and jcHfd;
plain and dgd NNoss pirish and Al cobofsi
Brass Garmiecs, newest styles; r.
10 O4-anehas d. +
do CurIaia Bands ana Fins Il
Giit'Rods, ltiags add QanamenJk;
Nus. Loops and Tqss Is; silkfto.
. Also, keep on hand and mauaiacinrc To- order,
Feather BelA Hair, HaSs and MOSS Mattresses,
Few Cushions Sc together With everything an
pertaining testlsis line 81 business may be had al
- q. S GiRIEFiTtFS,
UahaiseFy Warehouse IRE Bait ST.
OF u. 1857. mex, 10 hhe Patriot Oiiee
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-02-19
csc Acres.
PRIVATE SALE.

ssa hs ssa aat. asP a 6 R s@rssg a s
II private sale the
YER " ST1ND
and other BUILDINGS belonging to them onthe
MARYLAND ShuFe. The terms Of sale wi be ac-
commodaliRg II not soid before he 9Th dap Of
March ners5 then the same is offered Tor rent.
Esff The FARMHOUSE r. IpHARF' now oc-
enpied by the Messrs. Moore, in Shepherdstowni Is
also f5r rent ARMY 10 T. LEE.
Prsst tse Ia. q. I'D. Bridge Co.
Ian % Isl3-fs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-02-19
THE COST OF LUXURIEs.

The aggregate value of tho wines annually
imported into~the United States is repre-
scented to be 81 100000 Of brandy, SO ,O00,.
900 of beer, sl55 COO Of tobacco, snuff,
aud cigars SL750 600 Total, about IL.
coo Geo gallons, valued at, say,es7 900, 600.
The value of tea annually imported is e5,-
100000; Of coffee, Sl2o0O,0o0; and pf
frRits, (raisins, figs almonds, &c. 81 900.
OGOt T.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-02-19
1 Most Desirable Farm for Sale.

TIME undersigned will sell on moderate terms,
i'll ESQ ACRES Of The BEST LAND in the
rich county or Jesrson--beirg portion Of ihe es-
tate upoa which he resides.
III is only 81 miles from the County seat. and
il mile from the w & F. r n and Smiihheld and
Harrers Ferry Turnpike, Letters addressed (post-
paidlto Charles.own will receive immediate ssten-
lion. WM. II NASHiNOiUN-
a. My. %. Ia5i-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-02-19

krs sf9fs Irescsrss Zap The secret Of
nrEssrfs,g them from change i % exclude,
Hi The easiest way TO do this is, 10
r. over sheet Of paper with the white
IN egg. and cover the jar, pressing it down.
: onssid tie elges while moist. and 1t willee,
Imchil perfectly tisht It is cheaper, nestsf
and letter than sealing up the mouth Of the
lar Ktel wax or covering it with bladder.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-02-19
Hartford Fire Insurance ComDanv
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT.

20. * asea u Cauifat S ~
VoVi 'rst4 posrsf II Increasing 10 Sa5o 900.
)UBLiC tspildings, Manufsesorfes, Minis. Ma
a. sga.nsry Dazzling Houses Stores, Merchan.
Or while ia psrt &c e YIN IS i,s.aS s'e s.oKs
as low as liz fisk wifi admin 81 q rates
APpsieatio4s Tor Insurance may be made of
B. w. HERBERT.
+, AgeakloF Je8srsoa coaatv Va
Ia.a 81 ThGe 81 the Agent from Char;estown 10
promptly. Persons al 3is,anEa - X mem
The mail 80 auatTss through
n. b. On In Cbufch RI ;,3;n,,s - o
personal proferty the Agent viii preset ~
the risks thus &fisfng t'@t-'iuHis oh
DecsEnber H. iS5I--Ir
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-02-19

CEAY AND L1FAYtfTE.-T Washington
correspondent Of the Savannah Georgian,
writing in reference to the reception Of Kos
suth by the house Of Representatives, says.
=. b. the way, beard an interesting anec.
dofelof Clay and Lafayette, which. perhaps,
has got cut long sinee. got it from good
authority 1t appears that Mr. Clay tcrOte
hf qasRcr hlnlseB that Lafayette gave to
Nj elay's beautiful speech on the occasion
of4Lefayette's reception by the House. Mr..
CLAY being asked i il were really SO, laugh
inkiy replied in the affirmative, and that
Laf5yette's speefh was highly eOmpiinlsnted,
but Lis own Mr. Clay's was not noticed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-02-19
REFER f.,NcEs !:
FL. vi 90 ID E'S
Cheap Book and Variety Store,
.Fo. I5s Prnfa LSfrres
IlFE DJuRS AB Vs IR: lf1 bean RJTEl,

FIVE DOORS Alb We The ki5 tR!CAM HJTEI.
HALT TMfsRE
pESPECFFULtY iaieruisdoaa,ry Nerehaexg
fl hhd ouleFs that he has constantly for sale 81
thefrtE to1eeN pfices, general sorlnento scook
! ANp ~ seEls.NkrVs S9oEa NlYrts AMI eHeaP Pln-
+ lIs AiaVSs, srAr.9AsRF Of ALL RlNps embracing
an faf'' Blank Account BOOKS u great varieties,
+. l'ly baoks, Ledgers. Records journals and Re-
S uP DOORS, Pocket Memorandadis, Copy aEd Pass
PAPER Plain and Fancy Envelopes Capf
lost biii, Note, Tisste, BolfDg, and Post OiaceI
tapef Transparent Notices Blue Black and Re,I3
ms Bonnet Boatds, Port Foiio] Pocket Books
ienkntves, English and German States Geld Pens
and|Silyer Pencils Silk and Bad Pulses UmbreIL
las Fans. Canes, Fancy Baskets Yioiins F|aies II
PLAYING CARDS-Eagie fDrcatar Msifas
Andrew. Ifishl nds. Visiting Cards. Genvtrsatisn
Cards, Games, Songs, PLAYS, Gtl1nan 'rdgs Spy.
Glasses- Card Cases COMES II III Bfn>hes Port
Monies C9iegac, Hair Oil Hazof5 Waiting Desks,
Pistols, Fancy BIKES, Carpet Bags Frtnch q
American Lhngraph PGidls f.1oGiny Glasses,
Pocket InkslaDds AiInanaes for is52 Of every va.
tiety
who'll SALE s.n !, q y 49,
BLANK BOOKS nl1di v ofilf, and ruled 10
~aav pattern atlhe shortest notice.
.s B0Ok BINDING; neatly executed, OLD Books,
and Pamphlets rebound,
s.Sl- Second Hand BooSy honglA aud sold Ct ex )
changed * II
Keep conSstastly Tor sale q largs iaSsorimcnt Of
Second Hand Beeks in all The va {ious braAches Of
fitegatare SCIENCE and ait. I'll.
September l. fs5l.--ly ria
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-02-19

Pay OF LABOR ~ IRELAND.-H oraes'
Greeley in his lastinterestipg letter from
Galway, gives. an exact idea Of labor at its
=
I Waking VA viii a friend through one Of
tbb bach streets Of Galway, beside the outlet
ofIthe. Lake came where girl ten years
nd was breaking Up hard brook pebbles IN.
taIsaftat,Ie fragments 70 mend roads with
Nse Lated and N asked her how much
sfe teeeived for that labor She answered,
q. Jix pence cart load g How long will u.
taIs you to break cart load r. i" Ab0atg
fnAln1ghkn
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-02-19
Saddlerf & Harness Making,
OYSTERSl OYSTERSII

EAMiLiEs can Be furnished with OYSTERS
i b. The can orShaf can a, the Restaurant. In the
Bassmeni q Carers Hotel, y any tims during The
season.
October 80, 1851
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-02-19
LIE .yANEEa.E.1.l,1I.l,.-

THE NAuoxAr LOAN FpgD Lire ASSURANCE
- n= Society, or LONDON.
ctfiTAt $500 coo -sunrLgs s4l2 27o. IL
EtRlA Ed EtateIHents explanatory of the busi-
hess' ana The advantages Of Life Assurance,
will be farPishta on application To
B. w. HERBERT.
VI 70 Pas absghee, applications can be made to /
se% DAG. F. Mason,
A2sas1af ltamncf, Ckatlestora.f
pa. JOINS d. STARRY,
DR j. II. T2YInR
Mg&ical Eramfner, SfepAsrdstorn.
CharltstownI Nov 10 1851
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-02-19
SALE or LAND.

& X aSsrFlae q Decree of4ihe Circuit Court OF
=. glslSls9a eolrty pronounced on the 2Slh day
q gScooer. 1851 - he cause pending in maj Conn
!. - oItnington and Henderson, trustees andofhsys
ng1inst The administrator and heirs 81 Bens A n
Doief, deceased, the undersigned, Commissioners
premises. en SAIERDA Ytis aist aav 81 ~
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-02-19
NO.. s..
A CHANCE EoR THOSE WHO ,yrrI.
kss1GRATE.

IN tho Texas House of Representa- lvnas
Mr. Stewart has introduced q bill grant;re
$50 acres Of land to~1the heads Of fana;lies
Who have emisrato1 to Texas since SIse
December, Is4l, Or who may emierass pre-
yious TO the LIST day of January, 1853. whn
actually reside with his or her family within
the State And l60 acres Of land % an
ssngle male persons of the age of l7lSeara
and upwards, who have emigrated, Or Wkol
may emigrate to Texas between tie Slsl
dap Of December, Is4I, and the LIST dsy 81
january, 1883 And 100 acres of landssn
NIL permanent resident citizens of Texaa..
who have arrived, or who may arrive, A shp
noe of seNa has.NsA ak,a{s efS-
gsanIee shall cause to be SURVEYED h, ~.
HoFsfhment, free of all cost an amonnt -
4aaid, equal IN quality. qN~atitya and vsIra -
the quantum Of land to which IL n...,.-S. =
% eiltitled under the provisions Of tlS, ~
Sat the same shall be settled and oultiYate&
within threa years from the dato Of the
grant, and not to be sold or bargained until
patent for the land shall be, issued By the
government.
IaPoRTAN. Invention. The Washington
Telegraph states that Mr. De Bibery has
Invented one of the most important life-sa.
wing and swimming apparatuseS We have ..
eFr seen Application has been madssby
Mr.. De B for. patent Itis kind 81
flock, or doublet of ordinary dsess material
pade double, interlaid with small metallid
bikes, inflated This doublet may be worn
as an overall on ship board, and il is impos-
s5ble for fhe wearer to sink below tho shoul-
dBrs. and Mr. De 3 asserts that person
may remain in the water any length Oftime,
and the water has no efFoet whateyer-ea the
bhotaneY Of the dress.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-02-19
LIT INSURANCE.

TIVE M TJONdL LOAN FY,vn uJrr
l. ASSERANCE CO5TP4NY of + oodbo =
G@Paal ~ 9VgtEN and Surplus eli S4l2 00O con.
us g issue liafe4S IA L,te Fisfaa6s on AZ IA
vefa9ie Letms Fs any oiier Office in IRE United
s.a,.s II afy nave also c3@mcaeed isSuieg FOLE 4
CIisS l9f the INSURANCE OF SLAVE LIFE.
nitih'a ny %ficA slave oE'aefs may be protected
Fer Circulars and cher irfarn,att,n ,n3,r =,
lB W~fIER BERT. Acaat
Fharesown. Ian rs. ls52-3t = r.
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Ply or JsRoas N New YeaE-ltcco 3.
ind Il the regulations Of the jury s.s'sli ~. y
Nav York. the sam Of twelve arr = -.
cents IS ali thatis allowed jurors e is' os,.
no matter how long or short q ssnt S;vorcs
MES The jurors in the n ,1s5. as 49,, 49,
case were pau ~ II, Ibis pi.iful sum
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WASHINGTON, -. u. -
VIE undersigned respectfully announce tina,
n they have fprmed coFparAefship 10 transact
a general BankiFlg and Exchange business in this
seity, Under the iiIn OF SELDEN WFFHERS ~
4C0.s, and are prepared to deal in
t@TieH a3I@ D1alSst.c EFcs4ages, 7fac- BIS fro-
"ttSsgrg Mics tttf!feafes of Dcposite Letters Of
CTc@Ii BaNt Mes ard C0ia.
we pgq4eFtakeito make collections aud promptly
40 felnt19e Pfoc4ed&o any designed point within
OF withoafthe Ubie4.-
Mt WlEtt.M $sLpgN, member the firm, and
i9r many years fast the I'eauhref he Jaiied
ffhaa6Sid1 Hdsfi6esss WITCH We may he employed TO
transact wighany oflAe Departments OF the Govern
lment
I The business which our employers NAV require
Us 10 transact vii lie conducted with fidelity and
prompiiiude aiE4 upan The most reasonable Terms
WILLIAM Seldom
Int Treasurer ofAs T. S.
JOHN WRITER'S,
OF Ahrandria Ia
ri w. LATHAM
al IsiaMington5 D. c.
H. +. BAYNE,
Washington. Dec. C, is5d.-iI
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rs . GY.-afIlAE II DOES.

# We love Foaf upright energetic men -
8 Pull them this wy. and tlef that way, and
the. ether. aal they only bend, but hsFef
trSal Tin them down, and in a tr7ce they
ara on tl1oiFI feet. Bury them 10 the mud,
aal n an lI9ar they viii BE oct and bright
They are MT ever gawning away e1lsteI y !;
or walking about tie world as II they haa
como into Il With only haH TIER soul you
CANNOT keep them down you cannot ee ,,
soon dereperate. They are the salt Of the
esrtb WHO but. they start any noble pro
ject2 They build our cities, and rear cur T.,
y,,,anaas etories qshey wliiteafbe ocean with
their sails, and blaeken the heavens, With
sbe s,aoske If their steam vessels and furnace
sres They draw their treasures from the
nine. They plough tho Garth. Iiessln l5
on them Look to them young naet'' IT,
take courage imitate their e5aME.s, eI IN
the spirit Of theiT energy Milhoa ls III; nc
what are you good fpr # = = pass .r,S
awayl We should eyer measure iA1s st
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