Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1854-05-16
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FIRE. LIFE s MARINE INSq RANCE.

EaTS and Other B'iidir;ps on Furniture, Goods,
Wares ard Merchandise, generally In Town anu
country, on the most favorable terms. :,
Also makes Insurance the lives OF an persons s en-
loving good Etealth and of sound constitution TOT '
whole duration of life, or for n limited PetIou tc
Slaves employed in ordinary occupauons' VIZ "
insured on Reconnaissance.
The Company will also take marine risks roman
TO any of the Northern or Southern Ports at iaSOr
Board of Directors.
JOHN ROBIN MCDAlSlkstlS stresldent'
sAMPsoN DUG U1D, Chief Engineer
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'oHS 81 a1 T1F1Sp Ho1IEs, f 4sasa D0'
CREED T. WILLS, Secretary.
Pr. Y WI NJ 6 G1aER; owrs Medical Examiner
Agent for Jefferson e county, B. ". HERBERT,
@ cbnScst nTa% April a5 1s54Iiy LFPl
THE VALLEY OF VIRGINIA FIRE
MARINE INSURANCE. AZ COMPANY,
VII issue Policies on all kinds Of Property,
Merchandise, DC, at fair and equitable rates.
Capital SI5O,OOO, with power to increase
the same to 100000.
E attention of the citizens of Virginia Is e:peclaI
y invited to this Company as Home ION
based upon ample capital, and guaranteed S phe
of references; and conducted on the strlctes'
pies % IF e93qqsy E5tjGs and sT9% S4SEs vi
JOS S. CARSON, President.
c. S. FUNK. Secretary.
q. F. BRESEE, Actuary.
Jos, s, Carson, O'HEGP0J James H. Burgess,
IA fnrn T R r GRiSy. L 5oRg k aPgaH'
" '''' B. W. HERBERT,
Aren't for Jefferson county.
August ?, 1S53-1y fri
Testimonials.
WINCHESTER, MAY p, 1853
We, the undersigned, being solicited to give our
-, CO,,o of fla
hesitation in saying that VIC have the utmost conn
dcncc the ability and integrity of the Presldentand
Directors of that Company.
The fact that have insured our own property in
the Company, is perhaps the strongest evidence we
J. H. SHEREARD, Cash. Farmers Bank OF a.
Hon. J. NJ MAsoN, U. s. Senator
JACOB SESsESY, Esq, Merchant, W Inchcstcr.
T. a. TIDnALL, Prest. of Bank OF valley OF va
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE CONF
PANY,
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT.
Incorporated 1870 Charter PcrPctnal.
Capital SI5O,G99, with boT6er OF increasing
DUBL1C Buildings, Nranulactorcs, Mills, Machine
L ~, Dwelling Houses Stores, Merchandise, House
hold Furniture Vessels on the stocks or while in port
&c. will be insured at rates as low as the risk Will
admit.
Applications for Insurance may be TIlad9 Of
In the absence of the Agent from CharIestown, to j.
P BRowS, Esq, who Will attend to them promptly.
Persons at a distance address through the mail
N. b. On all Church Buildings and Clcr@ymcn's
personal property the A gent will present his commits
sons in reducing the amount of premiums the risks
thus arising. IJanunry2, lS5i-ly@1
m NEW GOODS.
l. HE subscriber having leased the Brick Store. on
German street, in ShcPhcrd=town, formerly occupied
by Robert c. Harper, and having just returned from
the Northern cities with very extensive STOCK OF
SPRING AND SUMNER GOODS, selected with
animation By the ladies and gentlemen of that
and adjoining nGghbosh0od He is dS t,, d. to
following is a list Of portion Of his,Seoct;
= DRESS GOODS.
Fancy Silks, Plaid do, Black do, Finish Be-
ragr, Satin Plaid do Solid coorcd de taincs, Fancy
dc Lpincs, Plaid do. Embroidered Swiss, Fancy
French Lawn, Plaid aud Dotted Swiss NsIi4s Plain
every STYLE Faucy Kid Gloves. White do. silk and
Cotton do. White, Blacl, md Lcadcolored Hose,
Dress Trimmings, Ribbons; faces E,igingS Hnd In
Settings. Velvet Ribbon, Gilt Edged Velvet Buttons,
GENTLEMEN'S WEAR.
Super Blacl, French Cloth. Olive and iirecn do.
Black Doeskn Cashmere, Fancy do. Black italian
Cloth. Sill, Velvet Satin, Buff and White Shapes,
Mcrsrics Vest Patterns, Fancy Silk Neck Ties, Silk
Gloves, Drab Beaver Hats, Black Silk do, Canton,
y. o. Sugar, Ntola5scz, Rio Coffee, Rice Pepper md
B is.6P'GS. ]''0 '''''''' ''' '''' - ''''' ~
The above embraces very small portion Of his
and all to call and examine he is determined to
sell. His IS cash, to men who are response
bic a credit twelve months will be EiyGn. o,.,
siropherdstown, April II, I95l-f
TO THE PUBLIC.
From the CiIarIcStOWn Tin ware. stove,
Roofing, Sporting, lightning Rod,
ESTA BIISHGIENT!!
JNIIE Machinery of this Establishment is in full opc-
4 ration and the a ovc mentioned Ware6"fe no"
rolling out with r M, 1v.pr
The assortment of Tin Ware hand is cNtcn-
sivc, and all orders rom Merchants will receive
prompt attention and Wares be delivered at their
places Of business without extra charge.
STOVES.
The Metropolitan Elevated Orcn Cook Stove, for
burning wood, is strong and durable Stove and VIII
be sold with all fixtures complete, delivered, set up
and warranted to operate WELL for $50, 30 and s19
for Nos 3, and >. All persons IN want OF a gooTTi
Stove, will please forward their orders and they shall
have the pleasure Of seeing ofhc best stoves now IN
USE in operation in their Kitchens and the stove Goes
not operate etactUrily, il will be taken away after
six DAYS trial and NJ grumbling a good selection OF
other patterns Of Slows kept constantly on hand,
'''0' ROOFING AND SCOUTING
VIII be done i'll a thorough MANNER at short notice
and prices that defy competition.
LIGHTNING RODS.
Iron Rods with silver-patcd Points, Brass Conncc-
crs, Glass lnsuiacrs and nnlnbe tastcnlnGs viii be
put up in IA durable manner at low prices.
SHOWER BATHS &c BATHING TUBS.
During the Summer months may be found Mt this
Establishment; good assortment Of shower Baths.
Bathing Tubs, Boston-B Boats, Hip Baths, Foot-Tubs,
Sc, SC, which will be finished in the neatest possible
style and sold at Baltimore prices.
JOB WORK.
Job Work of every description; connected with the
Tin and Sheet Iron business will be done with neat;
ness and prOmpttudC--in short this Establishment
shall be the Emporium for the above mentioned wares
and Great Bargains will be given to all its patrons
THOS. d. PARKER.
Charlcstown, May 10, 1858.
o. Cotton Rags, Wool, Hides, Sheep Skins; Old
Copper Brass, Pewter Lead, Iron, Dried Fruit Bees
wax Beans, Corn, HAY, Oats, Wood and Bacon taken
the highest current prices in exchange for ware or
work T. D. p.
sHEN ANDOAH IRON FOUNDRY:
THIS Foundry, situated on the Winchester and 70
L tomnc Railroad miles from IIarPers- Ferry, has
been rented for term Of years by te 1bsc[ E who
prepared to do IN a stvlc of workmanship, which
not be surpassed if cquned in this Valley, every de-
scrpton of Machinery and Plough Castings, at short
notice.
Having been engaged in the business for many years
in the largest foumdrics in the United States and be-
ing now determined to devote his whole attention to