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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-10-27
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iaat! Iat1e 7,a}saait
rI'AE saa.cr'-- h4sias aslI sffse ;-n7 |foI
WEEKLf LITERARY ASD FAMILY
NE liSP APE r.,
~ TIE cry or RICHifqND.
Offers 10 ias BunpeI nm 81 me Ciis -uacSasllea
sd,aRf4Se. IN the way Di AdTeftisfak.
To ne Literary and Family Psp@T I'll he IF-
Psat-d "a 4dYefti.ay msatalh pesai-et u ifs
iAslt Attractive sttts
III ffst issue sil! e Ten Th5n,ap1i the Sc
sont Fire riDasa'lG; AM 40 subs ql ~ issie lcss
than sfH5-e fhaustn3 h. suqscpeeE has al
,c>:a.nai,F lie ssa3at e iSenIy -rhlu>and per
sons iiTTGs h ~ = stitas ~ {hs Sat.
IA iE,ltets- re p tl1 ai ID. p43er ~ thos. to
rh4d II viii b. seat II SJaSs s,stt. pst- on all
pAPrt. sent oui ~ the Cay
y Sine ar.l nj n3sr 4 ~ appeal en~f ESD NJ
the Isf pf November the DAY Of op rsing ui The
state Agricultural F9if ant viii he puSlishe1 reg
slariy every Mcti;fsdtY thereafter
TERMS
Suhssrip;ieh[( wear. in a5rsnetl $l0o
Cubs Of & S. 10 $50 81 20 SIS
Advertising Fof sqlare 3. - iiaesr drss
INSERTION -
Each subsequent in,ertan, 31i
H.,B-To annual a3veffi>.rs lihsraI ans
geeuRt adr. Z "A GALLAtiEk
0et 90 1853 PnAab
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-10-27
CHEAP DRY GOODS.

TINE SUBSCRIBER having purchased magnif-
Il Cent assortment Of Dry Goods and Fancy Ar
tcles i now abl 10 offer inducemens never Before
met with 10 misplace He bought ot ,hosc buu>ts
pnly. who did npl know anything abent G5ods BE-
ing higher Consequently he can and will sell cheap
as eve' Particulars 10 handbills TO he dislribnted
in few DAYS lSAACR0SE
Oct4ber I3 1859
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-10-27
J, Y. TAYLOR FhslF1a Of COM

John P. German, best Ridiag sadie. $500
JohnlP: Gprnan, for best Riding Bttdle, 400
r W. Baylor. for best Wagon Saddle, 100
John II. GorE.an, for best Wagon Bride 100
g. II. Tate Cor the best pair Breecsaais, ,s 400
Dr.. G. F. Mason, best Seit Single Harness. 200
W. J. Hawks, best Sett Double Haynes ii 400
October1a5 ls53
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-10-27
HI nj. A BOOTH,
Chatlestown, Virginia.

Also sgentfor an importing house in Baltimore
Of Tue mos poonar hraaiS ol Imported SEGARS,
VIZ: IN iuaia $50; Ii Foft,tsa SIS Cuaritsto
per orier s9i; FL Angel $50; PTimeTe Marina
SIT; London Spanish SIS La Guiana 3i4 and
a variety d low price s. CARS from 3 so 10 sap m
Imported ami Domestic Snuf, Pres Smoking
Tytacto ami Friction Maichts for sale very low
to dealers 10y al A BOOTH
ChareStuwn< Va
n. b All Tobacco and Segsrs in this adser
iseEiehi are wSrrs e4td sound spd in good order.
ThsIsnA-rriher from the tnk agemeni be has
received has made 4frangem4 nls-ior a more exlen-
siye bi$inesS, aud Oh better Terms ihai b has here
totore been ahieto do and HOBS ssricJ attention
10 bnsiaess ID receive liberaH patronage.
th A BOOTH
Cha tirstnun On her ~ Ia
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-10-27
Tobacco /! TOsaecp! Tobacco !
Wholesale and Retail,

I. tO1N LUHHINISION.l
LNAFRA me iooscc8 LyEeEburg mannfae-
IL lafed, PM aPan 10 bbxes very neatly E.
rekS eelehfated tJg Date anil Peach Leaf fobae-
coBfP Hravlys q. n No sSisson & Acres best
pound lunipi Fefrells fRe lts keaas lbs In
peFial ; IBIS West ID. Jumps Nelson's sweet To-
baecoI and number OF otherseelebraIed brands for
sale low and On accommodating erms ey
Nj A BOOTH,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-10-27
Cider Vfnegnr.

Y - Z
e BARRELS Of Cider Yinegar prime article,
u for sale BY JOHN L HOOFF
September I. 1889
VT ANTTD Small Bacon Hams and Lard, IN
exchange for Hardware, Groceries, &C:
July 81 r. RAyVLIES 4 SON
a FRESH supply Of prime New Orleans and
IA New. Fork Syrup Molasses, Just received and
for salslby z 81 BROWN
THRESH Porter inst received snd for sale
4 T. by r. H. BROWN.
sept 20
Wanted,
"A s sg5s 8 AN' VI ! ske 'IIs;ssS = =
Rze0AFF'-' ..,mn.
- Dacon Sides, for sale BY
yarr -, RI. BROWN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-10-27

NOTICE..
"a LL1lpersons knowing themselves Indebted to
"A The estate Of Isaac Fleming, deceased, are re-
quesled % settle Immediately. Those having
claims against the estate are solicited to pIeseAt
then fot settlement, properly anihentcated
The undersigned will visit HarpeTs- Ferry every
SATURDAY, Tor she purpose Of attending 10 Claims,
and IN his absence the Claims will BE- left in The
hands Of Mr.. BssilAvis for collection.
SOLOMON FLEMING, >1lm'r
October l8SS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-10-27
tNRW GOODS.

saa 81 a s,s ssf ss q s sss w lssss
Gdsis u sfneh he invites the aflenton Of he Ia
dies and Ge1temen to examine before Purchasing
eisewhefe.A TOclober 20 1853
LIQUORS LiQU0RS+- we have some spen-
IL did Cd Bo6rben Whifkey Brandy Wines,
&c. which Ff vii sell very much lower than The
usual price. a. ~ wish 20 close ear cur stock Of
liqgors HARRIS 4 RIDENOUR.
GPOKTSMEN will End the -best Powder. Shot
- TAU slzes) CAPS Gun Wads. Powder Flasks
shot Pouches, and bird Bags Also. one fxira
double barrel Gan HARRIS 4 RlDENOUR. y
October %. 1859
HATSAAND CAPS-9cases fashionable Has
II 10 dhzen fancy do. 70 dcz>hl men and boys'
cloth Caps which ne viii sell very cheap. +. fS
Ocrbrr % 1872 HANklg . HIDEN0uR
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-10-27

Al Is Kxhihirioh bod Oh II Erqands bear
Chafief,oun, o. Wednesday sad st1ersdAs, the 18th
and Goth DAYS 4 October, 1EJS
TIE several Conniiiees O. hfrlhfcre designated,
na1e tn bIloving erasa of prsaf &niss-
DURHAaS.
10 G. ". Ransom, fbr b.st Bull <sears cls s. %
= J. Reirhart FOR ssesf Bun 2 stlfs old 50
y. Heinheri, for besi Bah, tsr Old, 90
J. Hsinhart. for best Cow 3ynat3 = upwards, %
u. Eichelberger, for best Hetsts 5eirs old 50
r b Washineton or hesi Hsst{ss / ". old, o.
J. A. Tharsons Sor est Bill ~ aader yr- 90
The commiliee On Ayisaires 4pSzrf 10
Dr. J. II. Taylor.for best In 3 \ upwards %
e. L Washington, for hsst TIKI, t;tears old, 80
G. L Washington, for besi Gov. 3si 4 upwards, 90
on NATIVES, URGEtDES
TB. washington Tor best Bun : yrtk upward, S. 90
J. W. Moore, for best Bah, years pa, 50
J. B. Washington for best Bull AR old, 90
DR.. w. r. Alexander. best Gov. ytxk upward, 90
J. L. Hoof FOR best TIeifer years ~ 50
N. Eiehslherger, for lest lieiier rtsr old, 90
HALF-BRED KAISsS
r. ". Batlor for his bull Apellp q aears old, IS 90
r W. Baylor, for his bull Hansel ~ ears old, 90
J. l. Hooif. for bis Bell year Old, 800
r. W. Baylor, for bis. heller, years Ia, 800
X. ". BAYLOR FOR his Iieifer, year k@d, 90
Messrs- W. b Daniels G. ". RSason, and r. h
Washington exhibited each some tlIres Of mixed
bTeed, ranging fram ! TO 10 montlntold which the
Committee report TO the Society ~ s5ry hne.
DEYONS
To y GaiIaher, for bis nevon COW over yra IS 90
ALnERNEGS. 4
r. d. Washington, for bis Bell yeA3s old, 81 so
DIR. w. F. Alexander, for his Ball. bar old 90
X D. Washington Cor his AL D cow tser yrs 90
WORKING OXEN{ II
W. F. Turner, for Ms yoke Oxen osei years S 90
= D. Bsyarly for his yoke'of oxen ssaer 4yrs7 90
FAT CATTLE AND SHREPt
q Yfl.-usf f.t-i ..uff sf a. M
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-10-27
SPIENDID SCHE1dES,
ron NovEMBER. 1883.

oGhENOAQ 0141aU14l
81 ZION NOVEMBER. 1883.
GREGORY 4 MAURT, Managsrs.
lssss..ar.t 70 J. ". MAsRr csl
$40, 600,
o20.OQoi l5.oe0li
Lottery iot The beaeft 81 the Stalk ., 0tls.sre,
Class s55. Tor 1858. drawn At Wilmington, Del,
SATURDAY., November S. 1853
IS Number Lottery ~ Dravn Ballots.
lkiLLisNr scugAE.
| Prise IL e4o 900; 10000; $4,000; L
600; 1895; Of 5000; 10 Of | 800 !,
200 QeFest 5 Ne Prizes) sf 400, ~
Ticke.s So Halves S5-QnaFiers - 50
Cersifsase 81 Package oi &c Wholes sac %
De De 4. 3 a asI,s.; Z s5. g
$4,000!
LntteFy fcs the benefit of the STATE or Ds14rars,
Cass PSI for 1883 to Be drawn al WilmiugioF ,
Def, Sasurday November ~ 1883
IS No Lolsefy-I4 Drawn Ballots.
srtEsnlD LorrKRE
! prize sf $4,000; 10000; 5 Of 10 900 +;
3 s53 !; Of 5000 100 81 600 !; Isl
llssestE3 Number Prizes) Of 500. 81
Tickets us Halves 81 30-QuaIters 32.75-
ceriihcates Of PIX of s. wsoie tickets, sisb 90
Dol 90 IS Half 7 80 90
Dol do Is quarter = rs o.
Do do &c sighihs !. - 50
4
SIS .0O0!
Loisery ssF the benefit OF the Ssate n Dei4rars
Class ISL tot 1883 10 Sc drawn at WimiHgton
Del. Saturday November t9, 1s53
-s 10 Sumner Isorery--fa Drawn Baiiots! =.
BRttLI1sr scHEAE. d
prize of SIS, coo; 2 Of 10 900; 2 sf6.00o;
2sf 1000; 2tsf 600 Of 2,5745 5 Of
5000; 10 Of 900; 40 Of 100 POS 81
$50, Sc, &c
Ticket Slo-IIaiyes s5-Qu.rters 81 50
Gsrsi6ca,e 81 pkgs Of is Whole riskets $3.50 %
d. 81 Halves 65 on
30 Ill Is Quarters 81 Sc
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-10-27

~ THE SUBSCRIBER begs leave to inform
FARMERS and MILL OWNERS, that he has
associated himself with Messrs. McVeieh &
Chamberlainsin The ProdEee Commission Rssissu
he will give his strict personal attention TO abe sale
of Wheat, Corn Flour, &C., &C., tad will. al ali
times, guarantee best market pricss.-Quiek sales.
land prompt returns
He MOST earnestly solici,s 4 can frev he NJ,
eAasts also as be is satisfied Il will be 10 their in
istest tolgiye the above stock thorough examina.
tlon before they supply themselves elsewhere
Seplenber22 1883 b. HOWARD
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-10-27
DeFl WruyaAxl

n Az preparcd y furnish ard +.
i kinds and ia ihe iassst ~ brN. = s
usf ResPectahle r ere mas i.
Orders zen = Caf srs dai.lI cbsaesfow1 lila.
sept =, ir33. =. 4 Il-AsN
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-10-27
AvEEArRR 1,lSEr-

w Z, an Oh hcgshead snfskSeHf Ia h u -.
new. for ssisbr W 10 -s-r nearly
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-10-27
I.ADIES, SHOES
HARRIS ! RlpENoUR.
Notice.

DERsoEs qniebaee 10 r6osnas,G Raslins &
Co Taomss Rawlias ard GThom ss Raw Wins
& Son, IL hey wish b saFe C54 had better call
and pay. We ar owing money aha is impossible
lOr u u PAY uAless We are PAIp
THOMAS RAWLINS
Il September Is 1853
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-10-27
Tue PEOPf.E,SFFAIR!

THE PEOPLE,sI FAIR!
rFBE great exhibition Of Cheap Dry Goods and
Il Clothing will commeaA 1t s O'Clock This
morning The highest Premiums win be awarded
to those bu3ing The largest ambunt Of Goods
Admission free. Children half ptice
ISAAC ROSES
October 90 Cheap Store oh Main Street.
LHRENCH WORk.-Swiss and Csmbric Col
~ lars, 50 cents 20 50 50; Swiss and cambria
Undersleevss- do SPencers. do Edgings. do In
sertines TAe ladies' viii ind The most select stock
If thr ADORE g0Oes ever nd+rea in his tnwn prices
very low HARRIS &tRIDENOUR
Oetsh>f "a 1855
hOMESTlCS-Nev York Mil Stirring Leas-
~ dale do. do, and rs d. dnl. one bale heaEy
brown twill and PLATA -EstiOn Flahnels al as low
prices a. have been sold 70 t5eIast ~ ln8ntfs
Oct 90 1853 HARRIS g. RfDENOUR
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-10-27

nIASKEFS.-ied pair, last Sc asan purchased
10 IS pereent less ikaB the present prices Far
mers will do well ~ tail : IN. ,,i
Ocl. 20. HARRIS = kiDENouK-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-10-27
DEssOLUTy0y.

TIME Partnership existing bet Sxen TEes Raw
Idss and THoAas G RAwtsxs Il this day
dissolved By musuas cspsenl THOMAS RAW.
Inns having become purchased hi the Stock il
+ Trade and also he Notrsand iAeeennts IL The
Firm and hecerl- responsible fgfzf the Dehis of
r. Rav.ins 4 SIN. viii co5tinHs ihe business q
asusi, Il he Old Stand u vi. MAskei Hon.s,
TtInb RRWy .T;xs
SEN %. 1853 T5Q5. dsRAWLf-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-10-27

II sINSEED oil. SwaIrISaI HlBEaNlAS
: IL GREEN ..ssc Ia store, Lnseed I'll Iu,-
pspt:ne, Chrome. green aud yellow; White LEAD
ground and dry; Neniiian Rcd. Whhirgi CoPal
3 and Japan vafaish; also, uioernisn Green
rev article Of Green Paint, sure ipr 70 Gfenad'
lyerdigris, ard much cheaper Csirsnd canine
= sOct al L. NJ SMITH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-10-27
Fresh Groceries.

TINE Undersigned fespcSifisy announce. "a NJ.
u friends and the public generally, Thai be 4
nov receiving and spening general assortment
OF Groceries Qaeesswars De. 10 wkieh IL M
yiies The attention Of the public.
Sept. @. r. ii. BROWN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-10-27

TMRROlDFRY &e-fnside Sponsors Under
r., sIesve. Ferdi. Work Caas. Jaeonel and
go C.llar, Sw;xs and Jaconef Edgines for
ole s. j II H0oFF.
Oct 20
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-10-27

-CHaWLS-sonev VERY handsome dow prices
J, 30 HlaRiS& RIDENoUR.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-10-27

~ RESS TRIMMINGS Fancy Silk Trim
inrs. six Fringe, Silk lace Velvet and Rib
fbcns for sale BY j. y HUT u.
Oct 20
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-10-27

SWEET POTATOES joss rsFyiFed
- Sept. q E5sY
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-10-27

Lo,sery seF the benefit Of the Ssate ~ soeiarars
Class 261 tot 1888, 10 oe drawn at Wilmington,
Del. Saturday November 10, 1850
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-10-27

n AIDES DRESS sSacS --sti ~.-s De
81 Laines Psin;ed Parish d I.sine.s, Meriaos,
AIascas six Flannel Of all eelers. I
oct 20 l.. HUFF
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-10-27

r1IGUR.-A lssvs On hand ~ goot supply OF
o. IS isss r ~ RsowN :
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-10-27

FiekeIF, 80 halves slp-Quarlers S.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-10-27

CEXERAL dozen boxes Of the very hest ciears
y | sell them either 10 boz or retail. considsra
bly, belos he usual prices. Samples sold Al :
csais piece, Or ior s cents
Ssept - ISAAC ROSE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-10-27

Mules for Sale.
II HAVE fof sale, on reasonable terms and Il
i moderate prices, FOUR VERY
SUPERIOR MULES now ready for 49,
work They were gotten BY Mr. Xz3.A
Willis Jack. uH
| wish TO purchase a NEGRO BOY, from Is q
20 who will make good farm hand.
July %, '53--if JAMES Y. HARRIS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-10-27

4 HORSE Cart nearly new. ard several good
N Coal Stoves will he offered for ale before the
COuri HOUSE, III Charlesiown, on the 18th Of this
month CauTtdaY- N s. WHITE.
October 10, 1859. -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-10-27
RAVS

p /, !: q: y 81, . =,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-26
ST. LOUIS MARKETS.
FRIDAY, Eve. May 90.

FRIDAY. Eve. May 90.
FLOUR-Sale of so bbls, extra fam
lily country, at S4 so.
WHEAT-Loss repor,ed-lSl SKIS at
90c, Is do at 20, 65 and l55 do at 90,
466 do choice a. 97a. 256 do a,S7.
CORN-Sales of l57 SKIS at 40. and
rs do at 40. r..... ..-.
OATS-Sales Of 2lS SKIS at SO, an
advance.
PROVISIONS e. LARD-We give
245 bbls mess pork at$l4 rs, e. small
lot of rrmp 10 bbls) at 80 rs; o cks
ribbed ard clear sides at 7 and 81; so
bbls lard at 50 80, and % kegs do at
l04. Of bacon we quote shoulders a,
81. ribbed sides 81 90 to II clear do al !,
plain hams "a 10 Sc.
GROCERIES-Sales of 1870 bags
fair coffee at 81; so half bbls S. III. mo-
lasses aiua2c,
SA Rles G. A. at$l 25; coarse
HIDES--Dry flint firm at lOA: green
Al.
POTATOES-S,ales of 80 SKIS com
mon at zoe per bushel. and 35 do choice
at 40c.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-26
LAND OFFICE AND
GeneralLand Agency,
Charlton. Lucas County, Iowa.

TVNfIE subscriber having established a
I LAND and GENERAL AGEscY 0FrIcE
at the above named place, are prepared to
attend TO the entry OF land, location Of
Land Warrants, furnishing and filing the
Necessary papers in prc-emption rights, all
on the most reas onabls terms. They also
keep on hand q large supply of Land War
rants Of every denomination, which they
will sell as low as they can be sold at any
point in the West. Their familiarity with
Land operations in the Yves, and Land
Office business, together with their facili-
tier at the different Land Offices in Iowa,
give to their establishment every advantage
possessed by Government Land Office.
We have full set of plats which are KEEP,
constantly posted.
s. ... REFERENCES:
Col. Francis Springer. Reg. l.. O., Fairfield.
Col. w. IL. Wallace, Rec'r.
IL. ID. Downey, Reg. L. o. Iowa City.
Gen. K. Morris, Rec'r. /" :" -.
J. Dawson, Esq, KanesviIle, Iowa,
J.%k. Cook, Nj. d.,
w. VIZ Cottle, Centreville, Iowa.
ANDERSON q CO.
Dec 30 1859. ..
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-26
ARRIVAL OF THE
A f RIGA .
NEw YoRK, May Is. p. M

New York, May l6, r.. M
The steamer Africa, with dates to the
9TH, from Liverpool. arrived this even
ing.
The debate in Parliament on the rock.
ct affair has cleared Kossuth of all con.
nection with il.
Mr.. Duffy, an Irish member of Parlia-
ment, in laundering Parliamentary
speech, charged the Government with
corrupsing Irish members. His words
were taken down and he was cited to ap.
pear before the House.
A deputasion from tho Peace Confer
ence had solicited The Earl of Clarendon
TO insert treaties pending with the IT,
s., clause to settle all future difficulties
by arbitration. His Lordship promised
to consider the proposed.
The Board of Trade returns show a
large increase over tho exports Of April
of last year.
FRANCE.
The Empress has recovered.
GERMANY.
blsoohCCHOu CAiSb dk IlcSec Sd6SCtIs
arising out of a Government prosecu-
ton OF some members of the Chamber
Of Deputies.
~ SWITZERLAND.
A riot occurred at an election district
in Basic; the Civic Guard attacked the
people and many were wounded.
TX .- RUSSIA.
The Russian authorities in Poland
have issued orders TO confisca,e the prop
arty of absenlees who have not embrac-
ed the amnesty.
The affair of the Holy Shrines is re-
ported settled, as Russia desired.
TURKEY.
The erection of ornaments has been
stopped. The fleets are recalled; the
French fleet is still at Salmis, vancouver
ing to crafty King Ohio.
. PERSIA.
Persia is preparing another expedition.
The British Ambassador announces that
he will demand his passports ii the ex-
petition proceeds.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-26
THE DIES MONIES URIER.

admiration of all who visit G ambrIdge.
They are as happy as loving hearts
and responsible dispositions can make
them-and none The less SO on account
of two little girls and boy. who are
the light and life of their household. -
Grandma resides with them-lopes,
pets, and instructs the children, who are
the JOY of her declining years-we hope
she will not spoil them. s
Mr.. Barton has gone to Australia
Botany Bay. perhaps. We notice in
the Post and Atlas of the frs. Of Janua-
ry last. that Charles Rayner lad been re-
ceiyed into the firm as partner, and he
and Giles often laugh and morallze over
that one hundred dollars.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-26
NO. XIV.
p R o s ECTUs
The WaVerley Magazine.
NEW VOLUME IN JULY.
Grent IInprovcmcnt--New Dress.

Cyl HE proprietor of this splendid week
II ~ paper deems 1. proper to give
this early notice Of his intention to COM
mence its next volume. July lsi. with an
entire change in its typographical appear.
ance. which he believes will make il the
largest and most beautiful sheet ever
published in this or any other country.
The changes which he con.empla,es viii
be both useful and ornamental, which
are.
|. To appear in new Scotch type, of
clear and beautiful face, of size which
will enable the publisher 10 inser, whole
book, if necessary, without continuation,
and giving nearly DOUBLE the reading
that the paper now contains for only six
cents: book which otherwise would cos,
25 cents, can thus be obtained for SIX
cents besides great variety of other mat
.er-poems, music, etc. We intend to
give. each week, compendium of all
the stirring events Of the week, so .hu.
our readers will be posted up on all in.
serestng subjects.
Q. No continued Stories will be in.
serted in the next volume, but each mum.
Der will be complete in itself. Much
trouble is experienced by mail subscri-
bers, in losing number which contains
an unfinished story. Ii is for this par
ticular reason that the publisher has con-
cluded TO complete everything in each
number. .... ..-
3. Il new and beautiful head. much
handsomer than the one now used, will
then be obtained, Also much heater
border. The present one is no, in good
taste. but its expense was too much 10
be discarded till il had been used.
4. Embellishments. The paper will
contain, each week, large and beautl-
full engraving, illustrating either poem
or story. Ii will also contain monthly
boquct of flowers, embracing those which
bloom in each month. Also monthly
engraving representing the latest fashions
for the ladies, and patterns for embroid-
cry and needle work, taken from the la
test London and Paris reports.
5. II beautiful paper. On the next
volume more highly polished pape-
will be used. For mail subscribers il
will be as heavy as the present postage
law will allow, but those who purchase
the paper of carriers, at six cents, will
contain thicker aud more polished pa
per. much better than is used on any
other paper now published.
A distinguished literary gentleman will
assist in the editorial department..
With all these costly improvements
in view the proprietor would impress il
on the minds of those who intend TO take
the mex, volume, to send in their orders
IN June, SO tina, be may calculate how
many to print. We cannot promise to
furnish back numbers to new patrons
more than four weeks otter the volume
commences; paper is too expensive to
work up a large quantity to keep on hand.
A subscription ough. to be renewed
month before it expires. if subscribers
would secure complete files.
TERMS-Two dollars year, or one
dollar for six months, in advance. Pa
pers stopped when the time is out.
MOSES A. DOW,
Boston, Mass.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-26
CHAPTER vi.
CONCLUSION.

CONCLUSION.
II was Charles Raynsr, accompanied
BY Mr.. Morton. .....
Giles was little astonished to see his
father, Dot not much. The 'cat was on,
OF the bag and Giles was not person
10 shrink, even from the claws of the fe
line monster.
Mr.. Morton looked s,in-for all the
wo:ld hike one Of your 'old fogies' who
never smiled ill after dinner. He was
regularly introduced by Charles. who
was as sombre and melancholy as coun
Try parson.
Glad you have come. father, said
Giles, confidently; some kind friend has
done me the favor 10 accuse me OF forg
cry, or something Of that sort. have
just been attempting 70 clear up my rep
utaiion.'
Mr.. Morton, senior. looked as tall and
shf as an iceberg.
Have you succeeded!' asked he. stern
ly.
Not quite; ! need your assistance
Il trust you are in this house with q
good motive.
NO doubt Of 1.-THE best in the world
This young lady and myself are engag
ed
What
Engaged, sir replied Giles, who
though little bewildered by the coldnes,
Of his father and those around him, wa,
disposed to assume the best side of the
affair. Il trust you have no objection.
None; if you are true to her and your
sclf.'
Giles deemed this perfectly sa.isfac.o
~.
Nov. sir, permit me to clear up m,
character before these ladies'. You CAV,
me check for one hundred dollars, thi
morning, did you no;!'
i did not.' returned Mr.. Morton
promptly.
Annie retreated pace from Giles, ane
her fond heart was convnlsed with emo
zion. All Mrs. Rayners hopes wer,
dashed down.
/, was now Giles turn to be astonish
ed.
You did mott
Certainly not
Did ! not give you check TO draw
for me, Chsrles!' asked Giles. utterly
overwhelmed with amszement.
You did, replied Charles.
And do You say that you did not giy'
me the check, father!'
i did not; here is the check. Th,
cashier. suspecting il was fraud. return
ed il. / have no wish, however to dis
cuss the matter in this place