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Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-01-23

HSONHISTER'S Boys and Gfrls Ma.
gszine for 1864, an illustrated monthly for thu
Young, edited by Francis FORESTER, Esq, The best
writer for children in the country one hundred
beautiful engrsyings during the year
10 l.s mauer lie edlter viii nnpsrt increasing VA
rety, Interest ana value is spirit win be as hereto
iore religious, but shserfu its topics will embrsc.
h'storcai sketches anecdotes. natural history briet
spicy outlines Of the various sciences, biographies OF
the childhood and youth of remarkable men s.S NO
men, moral stories, choice sayings, puzzles &c and
as new charm there will be a series of papers on
the art Of pencil drawing written with simnjieitv
and illustrated with engrayirgs
This Magazine will be pleasant companion 10 its
young readers aud reliable auxiliary 10 the psrept
in tie work Of house education
Terms, one dollar per year, delivered to subscri-
bers by the agents.
GRAY 4 BALLANTYNE,
Jan ~ fth street.
NOUS DE LANE, SILKS, q MERI.
Ul noa.-
large assortment Of the above some lust re-
ceiyed, At very reduced prices Z the cash.
VERIFY, TEBBS YERBY,
y Corner Of 9TH street and Pa. avenue.
r. dec le-u
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Papier Mache Archttectural Deco.

THE attention Of Architects, Builders and others
Is inviel 10 this new material, which * now
extensively used at the North for house and
church decoration. For beauty Of finish and durs
bility is equal 10 carved wood and Is much cbean
er and ia every way superior to plaster. We are
prepared 10 81 orders upon the short Al notice AZ the
manufsctory prices ADAMS a HASKINs
Agents for Boston papier Mache Co.
Pa. avenue, n side, between 10th and llth st
jan 1l-eotf
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Fire.-Y esterday, fire broke ont near the
City Hall, in the brick stabling and sheds,
attached to the residence of Drs. Bailey 4
Gunneil, which were entirely destroyed, not
withstanding the efforts of the frelnen, who
were very active, to save the property.
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Sosree.-Lieutenant Maury of the OBSERVE
tory: has issued cards of invitation for soiree.
at his residence, tomorrow evening
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L1rge AUCTION Sale.-Mr Green, the auc-
honeer, will sell on Tuesday evening, the arti-
eles now on exhbi ion at the Industrial Fair. in
the 9th street Baptistchurch. among which will
be found something of every kind. The adver-
tlsement announcing the sale, will be found in
our advertising columns. to which we refer our
readers for further particulars respecting the
auction. -
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Sale of Shares.-A lot of Bank Metropolis
stock was sold on Saturday at 1861, and another
OF Chesapeake and Ohio bonds at "a.
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metropolitan Daguerrean G.ll.rx.

lFOTHeTfy Ihomr son's)
1--WE propretors having purchased the above e.
tablishment would invite the attention OF the
citizens Of Washington and vicinity to specimens OF
their Photographic skill which have excited the al
miration OF all who have soen them, and which are
admitted by arusts TO be unsurpassed if equalled by
anything heretofore at aimed in the art
Miniatures made In emery style equally az well in
cloudy as fair weather.
Especial attention is solicited TO our new STYLE OF
eoiored photographs. ADAMS DUNsHEE.
ian 12-tf
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Sorret's Case.-The witnesses in this case
have not as yet arrived in Washington, and
the examination before the magistrate has not
yet taken place. Every effort in the power of
the officers is being made to obtain the entire
evidence
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CHA WIS, Long a. Square
- 500 new shawls of all styles at very low nrIces
VERIFY, TEBBS YERBY,
s-- Corner Of 7th street and Pa avenue.
dor 1Q-tf
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RAISE Pretenee.-A fellow, supposed to be
an old hand at the business, hired horse on
Saturday from r: Hendley to go to Alexan-
d,ia. Much to the displeasure of the owner
OF the horse, the fellow changed his mind and
went north, and forgot to return the animal or
pay the hire.
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is used to supersede the old method of proving
cannon by firing heavy charge Of powder
the principle being the same in both, namely
the ultimate cohesive power of the metal. TO
this method. however, it strikes US that there is
a serious objection, namely in cases where
there is q hidden flaw in the gun, although the
piece Of metal itself may be sound. If this
should happen to be the case deplorable results
might occur.
This department contains many fine speci-
mems of both heavy and light ordnance, as well
as of gun carriages for fort service. These lat
ter are highly useful when boats crews are re-
quired to 90 on expeditions on land into the in
terror At a visit that Commodore Stockton
made here, he observed that if he had possessed
couple Of these guns and carriages on the
coast of California, during the war, he would
have freely given from his own pocket 500, 900
for them. Among these pieces, beautiful
heavy solid cast steel cannon Immediately at
tracts attention, this was east for West Point,
and as a specimen of manufacture, is certainly
unique Outside the building lie two large
sister cannon " Arcades Am6O, both from
France, of large calibre, made, according to the
date upon them, in l740. The history OF these
two pieces is rather singular They were pre-
scented to the Court of Spain, while that Govern
ment and France were 80 intimately connected
by family ties, and they are ornamsnted with
dol phins' heads, classical allusion to the an
cient title Of the heir apparent to the French
crown. One of these cannon came into the
hands Of our Government at the time OF the
cession of Louisiana, the other was taken from
the enemy during the Mexican war, and thus,
after the lapse of one hundred years, these two
pieces were again united and brought together
at our Navy Y ard, trophies Of Yankee enter
prise, both in diplomacy and war. .f..a-
ai 20 3
Fire.-Y esterday, fire broke ont near the
City Hall, in the brick stabling and sheds
he of q
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JHreniie Iheatricais. The older pupils at
the Washington Seminary have organized them
selves into dramatic corps and are repre-
senting pieces, some Of them written by their
teachers which are attended by their grown
up relatives and friends.
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Circuit Court.-The grand jury which ad-
Journed on Thursday last met again to-day
for the transaction of business.
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prevails in ii, are false. Loud cheers |
Whatever decentralization is here is not of the
soil of WashingtOn, its zoos have never been
planted in this ground, and will never flourish
here, the blame is due to strangers-sharpers
men who live by preying upon the public
Establishments. And L take this opportunity OF
making the assertion, here and everywhere, in
yindication of city and people that love
ON the bOttt m Of my heart, Applause that
without being rebuked Is it deserves. Zap
piause. On my native soil shall stand firmly
and hurl defiance at those who put SO foul a
falumny upon it. Applause.
.Hr. May then adverred to the growing pros
pefity OF Washington, and continued .. But
An the 81 ace Of 53 years, next February. there
has cot been the same progress in the judicial
establishments of this people. (applause.) The
old musty system of laws, that prevailed in
those days in Maryland, have been twice con-
signed to oblivion by the State from which We
derive them. Both Maryland and Virgi Tia
have buried the Jurisprudence of that day
and yet here we are, young, active and Wig
orous people. absolutely bearing bnrthen
enough 10 crush the hope and resolution of the
stoutest heart These things deserve to be re-
formed, and We must reform them altogether.
iApplausel Why should not the people Of the
District OF Columbia be entitled to the benefits
VI enlightened Jurisprudence as any people
upon the earth. Absolutely falling behind
Inc progress Of the world by SO years, We have
refrigerated so far as society in its most price
iess institutions is concerned. The Chairman
taiIuding to the remarks of Mr.. French in the
opening speedy was pleased to compliment me
npon this subject. on which L have raised my
voice, and will perhaps raise it again. Ap-
plausel
Mr- May then reverted to former incident,
IN which he played prominent part, and also
10 Ms election as representative from Balti
more, where, he said, he had checked the ia.
naticism that had been arrayed against him
Deserving: Yet young as was my ambition,
dehed that fanaticism and put it under my
heel- lApplause.l
Nj May touched upon several other topic.
IN The course OF his speech, praised the exile
vi old Erin, congratulating them on their es
cape and declared himself believer not onl,
IA manifest destiny. but what was more, il
Pfoyidehtial destiny, concluding with the fol
lowing sentiment
The Capitol Hill-Standing on my natiy,
soii- In the councils of the nation, may prov,
worthy Of the expectations of the friends ant
eompaniens of my youth" Loud cheers.
Al the conclusion, the regular toasts wer,
gwen and afterwards several volunteer toasts
winch were responded to- H
In the course of the evening letters Of apol
+Pgy from Col. Forney, Mr.. Sydney Webster
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-02-16
suLPHoRoUs.

A verdant Irish girl, just arrived, was
soa. to an Intelligence Cfioe By the Com.
nissisner of Emigration, to find place Of
service. She was sont tea restaurant, where
ffstout help was wanted, and while in con
ssrsatiou with the proprietor, he took ocea
sion to light his cigar by iguiting locofoce
match oa the sole Of his boot As soon as
the girl saw this, she ran away halffrigft-
e9ed to death. and when she reached the
Intelligence Office, she was almost breath
less
why, what is the matter with youlesaid
the proprietor, seeing her rush in, in such
o0afusion.
Och sure, sar, but yes sint me to the
CID diyil himself, in human fern 7
sThat de you mean-has he dared to in.
suit "a help sent from my object inquired
the man.
'Yis, sir, returned the girl-he's the
Anvil
What did he do 10 ysul-tell me, and
III fxehim fsris,' said he quite exasPera.
ted
why, sir, whilst, ! was talkiA' to him a.
bout the wages, he turned up the bottom Of
his fut, and wild splinter in his fingers,
1ar, he jis gave enc strike, and the FIRE flew
out Of his fut, and burned the stick, and be
lighted lis segar.wid it. right aforss my own
f&ce. He's the diyil sure. sur
" NeIC' Toyk PdDey
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-02-16

10 Ihe cire4il Coufi Of JEFFERSON County, Va
The Bank II ne Vaaey IN Tirginia,
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VARIETY.
uoW TosDO TT.


There Is no more efse,ual way Of accomplish
i,z your eanfs than BY asrertising in The Virginia
Esrss Press.
Persons having negroes TO hire
retsons wanting 70 hire
Persons having houses TO rent
Persons wanting 10 rent houses =.
Persons seeking employment OF any kind
Persons wanting to borrow moneys
Persons wanting 10 lend money!
Persons wanting 70 get board
Persons wanting q get boaTdeTs;
prfsons wanting 10 buy land !
Persons wanting 20 sell land;
Persons wanting to exchange property;
Persons wanting clerks, mechanics, or doIaesiies;
Persons wanting partner;
Persons wanting 70 dispose Of their business;
And. IN short. anything losl OF found, sIayed' OF
stolen, and thousand other things and wants
which are daily felt. can promptly be supplied BY
ihe riaing expense Of an advertisement in the Viz
giGia Free Press for the small sum Of one dollar
yast hi reader, Of the opportunity offered.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-02-16
EXCHANGE BANK OF
SELDEN, MITHERS y CO.,

WAsHIEGToN, ID. G.
TNHE undersigned respectfully announce that
4 they have formeda co-partnership 10 transact
a general Banking and Exchange business iri this
city, under the firm Of SELDEN, WITHERS &
CO., and are prepared 10 deal in
FSreign and Domestic Exchanges, Tine Bis, Pro
Iaissory Notes, Certificates Of Deposiie Lefters Of
Credit, Bank NoteS and Cain.
We undertake 10 make collections and promptly
to remit the proceeds to any designed point within
or without the Union.
Mr.. WILLIAM sELDEs, member Of the firm, and
for many years past, the Treasurer Of tie Uaited
States, will give his careful personal attention to II
financial business which We may be employed. 10
transact with any ofthe Departments Of the GoyeEn-
ment.
The business which our employers may require
us to transact will be conducted with fidelity and
promplitude, and upon the most reasonable terms.
WILLIAM SELDEN,
Late Treasurer 0ftle u. s.
JOHN WRITER'S,
OF Alexandria, va
r. w. LATHAM,
Of Washington, D. c.
L. p. lBAYNE,
Washington, Dec. g. Is5o.-f
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=
TWO DAILY TRAINS, Except on SundlysD
4 will now be Iun between Baltimore and
Wheeling 81
Leave Baltimore for Frederick, Haf9ers-FerrY.
Cumberland. and all the Way places, ,ai -. NJ,
arriving in Wheeling al 1904. NJ nexf Gay. Il
EXPRESS TRAIN H
For Whee ing stopping at Frederick HarpersI
Ferry, Marlinshurg and Cumberland, only leayek
Camden Station, at : PM.-Through to Wheeling
in Is hours.
ACCOMMoDATIoN TRAIN
For Frederick and Intermediate points. daily rex.
cepi Sundays at4P Al
For Ellieotl's Mills aud points East daily, (excepi
Suudays) at $50 L. NJ and 44OP ". L.
From Wheeling at 3 15A NJ and so p NJ, daily
(excepi Sundays the 20 A. ~ and p M-Traih
not starting from Wheeling on Saturda y evening
From Cumberland al B 80 A. N. and 0 p NJ
From Harpers-Ferry At Ito A. II and 25 T. nj
From Frederick daily, (execpt Sundays1 at s 30
~ ii and 2l5 r w.
From Ellicous Mills daily. Except SUNDAYS j
at AIS s and Ills A. Ml; aud and 6 is. r. AZ.
WASHINGTON BRANCH"
Pm
On Sundays, at Ala A. NJ and $40 P. M.
Leave Washington for Baltimore al and A.
NJ, 800 and 5 P. NJ
On SUNDAYS, at S A. NJ and PM
lfr The hrst and fourth Trains from Baltimore
and the second and fourth trains from Washing
ton will be express mail trains, stopping only 81
Washington function and Annapolis Junciion.--
By order Ut. ENGLAND. Agent. 4
January 26, Is54-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-02-16
Shenandoah Iron Foundry.

fTNHIS Foundry, situated on the Winchester &
u Potomac Railroad, III miles from Harpers-
Ferry, has been rented Tor term Of years by the
subscriber, who would respectfully inform the
public that he is now prepared to do, in a style Of
workmanship, which cannot be surprised ifequall-
ed, in this Valley, every description of Machinery
and Plough Castings, al short notice.
Having been engaged 10 the business for many
years in the largest touhdriesin the United States
and being now determined 10 devote bis whole at
lention 10 the business, he Is confident that those
who favor him with their work will al the same
time be faroring theirown interests, as his prices
for Castings shall be as low as al any foundry in
the Valley,
Orders from al IN want Of Castings Of any des-
cripsion are respectfully solicited.
~ Old Iron taken in exchange for Castings.
HENRY C. PARKER.
Shenandoah City, Aug. S. 1854
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-02-16
MEDICAL HOUSE.


Efn5li.Lsf n crder % soi ~ scisd ss,t end ~
e.t.fe @ed'eei 90 sndf 'r ~ s'ssss.sie. n eset-
gy.
nR.JB. SMITH has for many yesrsd evosed
conplainis. IN ali The szried and complicated forms
His great in those long standing and diculf
eases, such formerly considered i1cqrabe, i
sufeent 10 esmmend him 70 the public y. worthy %
the extensive patronlge he has received Within The
last eight years Dr. 8. has treated more than p 30
cases Of Private Complaints IN their different forms
and stages prsciice which doubt exceeds thaf Of
81 .ns oinei %. = ~.
strictly followed and medicines laken Il Die
time. without efeetng radical and permanent cure
therefore perspns afflicted with diseases Of ue afofe
nature, matter how difficult or long stsating THE
case may be,p would do well 10 call Dr5S1II IH
al his oihce, No. IS s. FREDERICK ST., Ind ifpot
effectnay relieved remuneration viii b. required
for his services; His medicines free from Mercury
and al mineral poisons put up in aueat and compact
form, and may be taken 10 public or private honse,
while travelling without exposure or hindrahce
from busBess and except in cases Of violent inham.
nation. no change ofdiet is necessary.
STRICTURES.-DE, Smith has discevefed a new
method By which be the worst form II stfe
ture, and that without pain OF Inconvenience TO the
patient. Irritation Of the urethra PROSTATE glands,
Or neck OF the bladder, Is sometimes mistaken for
structure By general practitioners chaTlatans.
YOUNG MEN
and others afflicted with Seminal Debility, whether
originating from Certain Destructive Habit or frem
Any other cause with the train OF bodily and mental
evils which follow when neglected. should make an
early application, thereby avoiding much trouble apd
suffering As wei as expense. By his improved meth
cd OF Treatment. Dr. s. can safely guarantee speedy
and perfect cure in all cases Of this complaint
TO FEMALES.
All diseases peculiar 10 Females, (such - Snpprts
sions Irregularities. &c) speedily and eectcally r.
moved The efficacy OF bis remedies, for the cuFe pt
the above affections, have been well tested IN nm az
tensiye practice for the last twelve years.
PERSONS At A DISTANCE may consult DR. 81
BY letter. post paid, describing and have medi.
cine securely put up and forwarded 10 any pert Of the
United States always accompanied with full! and ek-
plict directions for use Communications considered
strictly confidential Office arranged with separate
partmenis that patients never any bnt the
doctor himself. Attendance daily, from in-the
morning till At night.
n B. Persons afflicted with any Of the above COM
plants will do well 10 avoid the various NOSTRUMS
and SPECIFICS, advertised by Apoihecares and
Druggists as certain for any and every disease.
They put up sell but cure and frequently
do much more harm than good, therefore AVOID them
word to the wise is sufficient. Address
DR.. J. D. SMITH. No. is, s. Frederick ST..
January ls5i-ly Baltimore, Md.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-02-16
Tobacco Tobacco /! Tobacco!
Wholesale and Retail,


(0N CO1E1uST0N-l
tsAIkA fine Tobacco. Lynebbarg manui,e-
-. .nteo, pqtupin 10 boxes. very neatly =
rex > eeleblaisd Fig, Date and Peach Leaf Tooae-
CO.. z Gravly's O. X. No 1; Sisson 3 Acres eesi
pound Jumps ferlell's 6ne his. Keans lbs Id
pefiai , lbs; West -. lump, Nelsos's sweet To-
laeeo and humber Of other celebrated brands, iof
SAFE low and On Accommodating terms ~
NJ. A. BOOTH.
Chaflesiown, Virginia
Asso. agent for an Importing house IN BalumoIe
2. VOC most popular brands OF Imported SEoA ais
w; IA 4adia S30s Ia Fortuna SIS; Charies:on
Per order 81 Fl Angel $40; Primeres Marina
- London Spanish SIS; La Cuhana : "A ana
variety Of low price SeeaFs from 3 50to St2 m
imported and Domestic Snuffs, Pires, smoking
Tonzeco and Friciion Matches. for sale very lev
10 dealers ~ NJ A.BOOTH.
Charlesfown, Va
n. B. All Tobacco and Segars in this adFer-
hsenept are warranted sound and in good order
The subscriber from The encouragement he has
received. has made arrangements for aoreexten-
stve business and on bctier terms than he has here's
loioie been able TO DO and hopes BY strict attention
TO Business 70 receive liberal patronage.
If. A. BOOTH
CharlesfOwu 0rtcher IN 1874
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-02-16
WATCHES AND JEWELRT.
R e M OV VAL.

T WOULD inform the citizens ofthis county, and
u the PUBLIC generally, that have REMOVED
my WATCH and JEWELRY STORE 10 No
al T'IlfORE2 STREET, sir doors belstc
Ckaf7es stress BaHimPre, where they will fnds
large supply Of fine GOLD Levers Lepine, aud
SILVER WATCHES of every description
GOLD LIE VERS from S25 10 SI9O.
ALSO aysriely Of Gold Chains Kevs, Gold
Pencils and Pens. Rings, EARRINGS, Bracelets
&c. Also, fine assortment of SILVER Spooas
Cups, Butter and Fruit Knives. Of genuine Silver
Coin. A variety OF Alfalfa Forks Spoons, SC !,
&c. Clocks and Fancy GOODS a large assert
ment OF w atch makers Tools, Jewels, Hands, and
Watch Glass Of every kind.
EE COUNTRY MERCHANTS and Watch
makers will find IL 10 their interest % call and *
anime my goods, as intend 10 sell as low as any
other house, az wholesale or retail prices.
CHARLES BLAKE,
No. aI7 Baltimore street. Baltimore.
March q, lS53.-ly
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-02-16
Hartford. Fire Insurance COMPANY,
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT.

issszgsraied chayitrp eysisaI- Capital si5e,
oo0s isitk Poirsr ef increasing L to $3.50 600. A
sLiC beidings Manufactures, Mills, MAJ
- S9lasIy Dyeliing Houses. Stores, Mefchart
. -, furnliure' Vessels the stocks
=. La.'s u ~. Po1. &C. viii he insured Al faiet
Applications for Insurance NAV be made a
b w. HERBERT
=. n ne eo>Sneefol ne Agent from CharicstoNn, 81
SoAN nneHN. ksq, Who viii afirnd ~ fhes2
Pc refsons a. distance adde's ikSOnsk
I N. B. On all Church BUILDINGS ana f.lr-~,t,.nE
personal properly, the Agent Vii present n. cor
The risks thus arising o -
December g, io53-iy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-02-16
The VALLEY Of Virginia Fire

Marine Insurance Company,
VA issus Poiess. ~ ki.ds II Psetssv, Afrrls.
dise, &C. a far and s1uiIstIs rni.s
Capital 100000. Grh power 10 increase the
same 70 o2oO,OO0
HtHE attention Of The citizens Of yirgitfs 49,
= pecislly invited 70 this Company as : Home
Institution based upon ample capital and euafsn-
teed ~ the best Of references and eonducted On The
sriciesl principles Of equity. justice and econosny.
HOME 0FHcE-JHTNcHEsTE ".
JOS. S. CARSON, Pr<,iient.
G. s. FUNK, Sseretarv
o. BREsEE, AeEuary.
DIRECTORS.
Jos. g.. Carson tWm. CI.rk
James p. Rieley, James n Burgess
Lloyd Logan, N w. Richardson.
John Kerr
B. W. HERBERT
Agent for Jefferson County.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-02-16
IN CHANCERY
To mY Friends and Customers.

ON the hrst day Of Jannary. ls5i The partner
" nershipkoi HARRIS & RIDENOUR hereto
fore. existing expired and | became the purchaser
or lie stock OF DRY GOODS, GROCERIES. &C.
where design TO continue the business in all $
variety.
Ishall al all times Be found at my place Of bn-
siness ready and willing to accommodate all who
NAV favor me with cali to the best Of my ability.
will make an effort 70 keep The best Of every des-
crpion Of goods 10 be had ia The markets Of Phil
adeiphia aud Baltimore, and viii be dispased 20
sell them at the loves: prices for cash or on usual
time 10 good men JERE. HARRIS.
EY-I want 200 lbs Couairy Soap. Also
Beans, Dried Apples and Rags.
Jan. 10. JERE HARRIS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-02-16
PARTNERSHIP.

TNHE uHderaignsd. having formed coPartner
il ship under thh name Of CHARLEs II. SMITH,
& Co, -inisnd confirming the Merchanlile Business
al the old stand lecsnily occupied by Jonathan 8
Smith. deceased They respectfully solicit the
patronage of The ola customers Of the house. and Of
ali who may te il search Of good Bargains; for
We are Determined 10 spare no pains or expense III
making our Stock. of Goods equal 10 any in this
market inDponI Of quality and variety, and will
sell on as accommodating terms as they can be
found elsewhere,
CHARLES H. SMITH,
REBEcCA A. SMITH. i
Berryviilr, Jan 96-4f