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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-02-16

between Mr.. Clemens and John Van Buren there 10
to believe. was endorsed beforehand i not by the
President himself by Gushing aud Marcy in hi behalf
with tho view OF creating strong undercurront agapst
Douglas, his bill, and his Presidential asprstions
aud navor OF tho New York rceso administration wins
OF the Democratic party Such conjunction a. this b.
tween Mr. Clemens aud John Van Buren, could hardly he
the Offspring ofanything less than deliberate consul, alton
with the ruling members Of the Kitchen Cabinet Perhap,
that mysterious but oil important personsgc Paul
George, could. IL so inclined, throw flood Of light upon
this interesting question. Psrhaps John Cochrsne NAV
have another scarlet letter two the subject Al ali
events the Intimate relations political aud personal be-
tween the administration and Mcssr Clemens and Van
Buren, fully Justify the conclusion that their corrcspon
dence was in some way other, by authority.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-02-16

y In Congress, on Monday a Communication was
received from the Secretary OF the Interior from which i
appears that hundred and thirty. four millions seven
hundred and four thousand three hundred and ninety
acres OF the public domain have been donsed by
sress Tor school, military, railroad and other purposes
Virginia got meme o. it,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-02-16

III The correspondents from Washington say the
present scheme Of the Sellers for the defeat Of the
Nebraska bill an amendment extend the principle Of
intervention to the District Of Columbia so as to r..
peal all laws which recognize slavery there. It is uppo
sed that by engrating this feature on the bill the whole
would become unpalaable to the South and meet with
unanimous defeat This idea thrown by John Van
Buren,, in his letter to Clemens But these gentlemen
get that the Dsrc; of Columbia occupies position de
rent from all other territories IL IT, by the Constitution
expressly placed under the exclusive legislation Of Con-
grcss But let them go and try their hands. VIVA,
contend for is equal rights under the Constitution il
that equality works injury, that is our look out.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-02-16

Is TnE SENATE yesterday the bill for establishing a
special Court OF Appeals discussed during consid-
cradle portion Of the session. and then passed The mex
important business that up the small note bill
MrJohnsons substitute, authorizing the issue Of small
notes by State Banks, voted down Some Of tho
Democratic members voted for the substitute. For the
purpose OF having reconsideration of the vote by
which the imprisonment provision Of the bill struck
out few days ago. motion carried for The recon
sidera,ion Of the Mr. Johnsons substitute aror
which the Senate adjourned. To-day the original imprs
onment feature Of the bill will again come up with view
Of having It reincorpo rated in the bill Several Of the
friends Of the bill contend that II will be Ineffective
without that feature. No action lad the election
Pcnitentilry Superintendent Nothing being done on
Tuesday, the day appointed for the election Of that officer
another day will have to bo selected by joint resolution
before that election takes place.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-02-16

EDICHMOND ATHESgUm.-The Rev.A. y. v.s
10 ZSt will lecture At e Hall Of the AthenRnnn, THURS.
DAY Evening, the 18Th % February,
SURBcT"iioiiand and the Dutoh."
l,o 81 ''ioaa5 cents single Icke-i1H osntssaeh al.
ditonal Ticket
Doors open att O'clock p. 81 Lecture 70 begin 7H,PM
fell III
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-02-16

u move has been made TO alter the Bounty Land
act OF 1880 as to give the children of deceased soldiers
hundred and sixty of land Under the provis
ions Of the law present. none but the minor children Of
deceased soldiers obtain the benefit OF the act and
Us in numerous there are no minors the decend
ants OF many soldiers ATE entirely excluded
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-02-16

70 The bin for Incorporating the Dora Coal and Iron
Railroad Company has passed both houses of the Lega
ture. In the Senate with considerable opposition
tie ground that it intended part OF the propo
sed railroad connection between arrisonburg and Salem
and restriction sought be Incorporated in the bill
that the company should not be allowed carry
gers-whch defeated. TIE passage Of the bill was
advocated in the Senate by Messrs. Harris and Dencae.
In the House Of Delegates subsequently passed without
oppositiun.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-02-16

The Rochester American states that Only three times
within the present century has wheat reached the high
price of two dollars per bushe in the Valley OF the Gen.
essee-in lsl6, by Of a remarkably cold summer
and very shor; crop-m 1896 by n somewhat unpropi.
o"s season and neglect of agriculture for purposes
trade and speculation and in 1854 short crops
I'm Eurcnc and the Mnr hniween Rnssin md TrrLnr
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-02-16

NomWIfbIOmcTJs Onicey u" [
Richmond, Peb. rs, 1884,
psrs, nsrssi In tie foregoing decree arc hereby
the LIST day March a. 10 o'clock p NJ With the evidences
toen.ble ne pstrm the dutiss required By decree
hd-faVtl9ah wh r. DAVE commr,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-06-01
To the Public.

TNHE undersigned, having engaged in the Mer-
II camille Business, are opening, al Do
ran s old stand. near the Armory Gate very ex-
lensive stock Of Dry Goods. Hardware, Groceries,
Boots. Shoes Hats. Caps, Bonoets, &c to ex-
animation Of which they respectfully invite The at
:eniion OF the public. Their motto is not large
profits, bot large sales. They are determined 10
conduct th9ir business the most liberal princi-
pies and ID use every effort tosmerit the public
confidence and patronage Whatever they sell
shall be OF The character represented and invara
blv reduced 10 such prices that none may hope TO
undersel. They have established such extensive
arrangements as will enable them 70 supply The
market with every article they deal in atIle verv
lowest pricef They feel confident an examination
OF The variety quality-and prices of their goods
will eonvinee the-pubie that money may be save
by purchasing at their house.
They will give particular attention 10 the Gro
Gerry and Provision Business. for Rhc they have
made ample room, By an enlargement OF the prem
Uses, and fstnilies may rely with confidence upon
being supplied BY them with articles in this line of
resa and sdpe jot qualify They purchased their
Groceries. mostly ia large quantities and Always
Tor cash.
They keep very heavy stock on hand ard can,
and will, Sc them al pri es unusual n this mar.
ket. The following enumeration will give gem
eral outline Of their extensive stock:
Plain Changeabe and Figured Dress Silks;
Plain and Figured Mouslin de LANES;
Chal'ers, Lawns Glnghams, A1paccas, Canton
Bombazihes. French and English Calcoes;
Brown and Bieaehed Muslins;
Ticking, Bagging Cheeks Plaids, Linen Sheet
ingk Table Linens and Oil Cloths;
Towings White Red and yellow Fannels;
Irish Linens Silk, Grape, Cashmere and Nous
lin ShaE's;
HoiSry, KID. Thread, Cotton, Silk and six
Neli Gloves;
Cambria. Jaccne,s, Laces and Etgines;
Plain Barred and Figured Swiss Goods;
Needle wprked Goods Trimmings, Bonnet Rib
bons, ParasCls and Umbrellas;
Coating Linens Jeans and Tweeds;
Cashmere Cassinets. Linen Drills;
Cravats. Suspenders. Boots and Shoes : ( every
description for Men, Ladies, Boys, Misses and
ChildIen;
Silk. Fuf. Straw, Chip, Kossuih and SLOUGH
Hats of every variety.
A large shock OF Hardware, inc luding Gallery
and House furnishing materials;
Ride and Blasting Powder;
Queensw4re, ami WOODWARD; Window Glass,
Puny Oil sncP ints
fot OF 6he Tobacco and Segars;
Bacon, Salt, Fish. Lard Potatoes, Flour and
Corn Meal
They havea choice lot offne Liquors. wherewilh
they will supply gentlemen as cheap as the same
brands can be boughtin the cities.
WALSH & BRO.
dsrpers-Ferry, April 20 l95i-tts
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-06-01
Aprili3. Is54-Rep. copy.
JUST ARRIVED.
NEw AND CHEAP.

n lENN AMI 0I1LAE.
THE undersigned has just returned from the
i Eastern markets with the largest and most
STOCK OF GOODS
be has ever offered at this place. all OF which has
been purchased The very best possible terms, and
will be sold as low a. any goods OF The same eusl-
It's can be i'd The Valley OF Virginia. consisting in
part OF the fJllowine articles viz:
Cioias Cassineres and Tweeds;
Fancy Csssinets al very low prices;
Silk Satin and Marsailles Yeslings;
Italian Ciolh and Summer do.
A good assortment Of Cotton Goods for Sum
An assortment ef Bleaehed and Brown Cot
d. do osnaburg cotons;
Black, plain, striped and fgeTed Silks;
TaritoHk Illusions and Sarcanetts;
Swiss. Camhric and Jaconet Mnslins,
PLAN abd figured Canton do;
A large assortment OF Galicoes and Cling
Bers ges and Berase de LANES, very cheap /;
Lawns Musiins &c
Irish Linen and Linen Tableeloihs;
Linen Silk, and Cambria Handkerchiefs
Grape Six, aud Cashmere Shawls, Of every
variety;
French worked Collars and Cuffs;
Dress Trimmings, &c
Silk and Straw BonBets, very cheap;
Artificial Flowers &c, and almost everything
in the IA ey way;
LADIES' Misses and Chidreas Shoes;
Hats ard Caps OF every qnaliiy and price.
Also, large stock OF GROCERIES of the best
quality consisting ID part Of
Coffee. Sugars Chocolate, Teas
Molssses, Syrups BACON. Salt SC.
Also. a gbod assof,mentlof Hardware
Cntl, III Carpenters Tools &c t}
Walters. Looking Glasses, and Tiuware.
A Iarga stick OF QneenSwaFe, &c
All of which will Be sold on The very best terms.
Those who desire 10 gel good and cheap harga ms
are respectfully inyited 10 call before purchasing
elsewhere, and judge for themselves
John G. WILSON.
Harpers- Ferry, April 90 1854.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-06-01
DR. x100EEA1sD,ss
Celebrated German ,Bittdfs,
PREPARED ny
DIR. q. IN. JACK&ONa.

No. 10 Arci Street, PIila4,lykiaSi
Their power over the above disesses is :abt er-
eeed, II equalled, BY any other presaraiioS 10 the
unled states 2, iheenres aiies, in fany Uses ar
These Bi tersare worthy the attention Of iktaiids
Possessing great virtues 10 the recii6catioutf dis
eases ofihe Liver and lesser glands exerc tne he
most searching powers in weakness and aEdctions
tain and pleasant
READ AND BE coNyIxCERi
The Philadelphia Saturday Gazeite, s.4ays Of
DR. HOoFLAND's GERMAN.BIrIaRs.
I IL is seldom that We recommend :shat ara eru1.
Cd Patent Medicines, TO the confden6e and 4stro1-
age OF our readers; and therefore when wefleom-
mend DR.. Ho0fand's German Bill rFs. we Aish II
10 be distinctly understood thar we are nol.Speak-
ing Of the noslruns Of the day, that are n1sed g.
bout for brie period and then forgotten afa they
have done their guilty race Of mischief, bsl OF q
meaieine long established, universally Tizst, and
itselfn
'tScorT's wEExLY," said. AUG. o5-
Or. Hoohand's German Bitlers msnnf1iiured
By DR.. Jackson, are now recommended hy slime Of
the most pr mineni members Of the facuitS as an
article Of much efficacy in cases OF female WEAK
ness. Persons Of debilitated constitutions WfIfnd
these. Bitlers advantageous TO their health sas we
knew from experience the salutary effect theS have
MORE EVIDENCE
y g. Moore, Esq, OF the Daily News, SAP, oc-
aDa HooFLlNp's GERMAN BIrrxRs = We are
trying this renowned medicine for stubborn dis
ease Of the bowels and can with truth teslit to its
efficacy. We ave taken the contents Of tyto bot-
ties, and We have derived more benefit from Che ex-
pertinent Than we derived previously from wars ot
a6Paihic treaiment al the handsoi our first 4hysi-
cans
Hon G. D. Hnelne, MayorOf the City OCEAN
den N. j., says:
iHooFLaSDfs GEpMAN BrrrERs We haxe seen
many iateriDg notices OF this medicine. aid the
source from which hey came induced US td make
inquiry respecting lis merits. From inqsyry we
were persuaded 10 use il and must say We ftsund il
specific 10 its action upon diseases Of the liytr and
digestive organ, and me powerful influenced il en-
erts upon nervous pEostraton, is really surpfising
II calms and engihens the nerves hrinpinkthem
into state Off pose, making sleep refreshing
slf this medicine was more general used We re
satisfied there would he less sickness as frkm The
stomach liver and nervous system the great baior.
itYlofreal and imaginary diseases emanate. iHave
them in healthy condition and Won can hk def.
anfe to epidemics generally This extraordinary
mehcine W would advise our friends who hrei al
all indisposed TO give a trial-it will recok mend
itself Ii should, in fact, be: in every familS No
ether medicine can produce such evidenkes Of
merit"
AFor sale Wholesale and retail at
n THE GERMAN MEDICINE STORE.
No. 100 Arch street one door below Sixth Pbladel-
phla. and by respectable dealers generally though
out the country.
II For sale by IL,
l. NJ SMITH,
T. D, HAMMOND
August IL, iSa3-lV Harpcrs- FsTTyi. "a
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-06-01
EXCHANGE BANK 0F
SELDEN, " ETHERS & CO.,
WAsIIINGToN. ID. O

WASHINGTON, d. G.
TIHE undersigned respectfully announce thai
Il they have formed co-partnership 10 TRANSACT
general Banking and Exchange business in this
city, under the firm Of SELDEN, WRITER'S IS
CO, and are prepared TO deal in
Foreign and Domestic Exchanges Time Bills, Pro
miSSory Notes Ccrtifeots ~ DeDoSite. Letters Of
Credit Rank Notes and Coin.
We undertake to make collections and promptly
10 remit the proceeds to any designed point within
or without The Union.
MIR. WILLIAM SELDEN, member Of the firm, and
for many years past the Treasurer ~ he Gnitsd
States will give his careful personal attention to all
financial business which we may be employed 10
transact with any oflhe Departments.of the Govern
ment
The business which our employers may require
US to transact will be conducted with fidelity and
promptitude, and upon the most reasonable TERMS
WILLIAM SELDEN,
L1afe Treasurer Of he u S.
JOHN WRITER'S,
OF Alexandria, Va.
n. w. LATHAM,
of Washington, D. CT
L. P. BAYNE,
Of Baltimore, ma.
ygash;ngfon Der iq50-if X
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LIST nF GIFTS.

Prof Harris Whole World, worth al immense
fortune TO any one, valued al $50 900
Prof. Harris Elegant Country Seat, with 100 acres
Of Land in high state Of cultivation. The bhid-
ings on which cost SIS 900 situated on Long
Island SCUM. and commanding magnificent
view Of 80 miles in every direction, valued
at IS 0c0
Cash Loan for LOG Years with Interest az Sc
CURLY 10 600
The Celebrated Model of the City Of San Fran
cisco, now on exhibition. valueda at 5000
Prof Harris Far Famed Panorama Of The Holy
Land 10000
Magnificent City Residence IN N. York 1900
100 900 Volumes OF Prot. Hart,s Extensive TraV-
els in the Old and New World. inteIsperced
with remarkable Adventures, Amusing Anec-
doies and Thrilling Incidents elegantly bourd,
with gilt edges, inc uding Portrait OF The An
thor. 1900
Twenty. Five Building Lots, each containing 10,
O00 square feet il a beautiful village 10 the
suburbs Of New York Cry each valued ~
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THE Subscribers. having obtained letters fa.
u tent fbr thtir lnprosed Hydro 1sImsl
chun are prepared % dispose ofrigni: Isr S.s'ss
eounlies. and towns and lnaiflauAi P.at.,s6ess =.
most reasonable terms. -
Il would e superauo1s 70 present. n ne i loEm
Of ex,rarsr1ns nrwspaper pnes. The many advsn-
t,r-. ,.,- ck,,r, "a ever all others. We wall
sfrnnlv ss.,1 fh.t viii our Improvements butter
can De rrnfhcrd from pare cream - inn to
minur,s ~ ron fresh unskimmed mix IN from
s 10 no min1,es he milk being fl Tor table use
thereafter
By The peculiar fern OF consIu etton 9, .ns oe1n,
CT. The buite9 IS rea.ilg accumulated and gathered
IN mas. renhiriug no additional labor other Than
the mrrt usual seasoning or sailing
Orr ChnTn Anbarafus Is also admirably adapt
ed Tor the pr1ducing Of cram ices ne iloin.ns o.
eggs. &C. ana ID his res1ecl is most valuable 10
Conffefionefs ard Families.
The Cham Is simple cheap and durable IN cons
ssructicn- ma ear IS operated By a child eight or
ten years Of age Ii word the myeniion needs
only 70 be |lTied 10 prove It's great and general
utility
Circulars will be furnished IN lew aay snow
ing diawines and giving description Of the ehurn.
Persons desiring further information, Churns,
or rights win address postage paid.
HARRISON ~ GALLAHER,
Care Of John 5 Galiaher, IT,.
Washington. ID. C.
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-06-01
No. l6 so UTH FREDERICK ST
BALTIHORE, BID.

Es1bshed in order 10 afford he AFFLICTED sound sa ss;-
e.fe medical add and for the suppression Of stack-
cry.
nR.J B. SMITH has for many years sevoted
j. his whole attention to The treafne Mt of Private
Complaints, in all the varied and complicated FORMS
His grcai in those long standing and difficult
cases. such were formerly considered incGssble Is
sufficient commend him to The public as whlih, OF
the extensive patronage he has received w shi The
LASH eight years Dr. 5. has treated more ihaa % 500
cases Of Private Complaints iR their dTerehi forms
and stages practice which no doubt exceeds .hai OF
al the other physicians now advertising in Baltimore
and single case j. known where his directions we're
strictly followed and medicines taken al
time, v ihoGt ehectng radical and permanent cure
Therefore person afflicted with diseases al ple above
nature " no matter how difficult or long standing the
case may be,' would do well TO call on DR. smith
at bis office, No 10 S. FREDERICK ST, AID il MOI
efectualy relieved no remuneration will he Sa1aired
for his sefvices His medicines are re4 from Iercury
and all mine raj Potsons pun UP in neat and snupact
torn, and may be taken in public OF a prvas. house
OF while travelling without exposure bindrance
from business. and except in cases 81 violeni nHam
nation. no change OF diet is necessity.
STRICTURES-Dr Smith has discovered new
mehod BY which be can cure the worst form f eric
turt. and thai withou pain incohveHienc 10 the
patient. Irritation of the urethra oh PROSTATE glands
or neck of the bladder, is sometimes mistaken for
structure BY general practitioners Of eharlstSns;
YOUNG MEN |
and Others afflicted with Seminal eebility whether
originating from Certain Destructive Habit OF from
~ other cause, with the train of bbdily add mental
evli, which follow, when neglected, shoad make an
ca -ly application, thereby avoiding much trouble and
sufTs, ing IS well as expense. By bis imptoEed meth.
cd Of n, aimesi. Pr can safely goaranIee speedy
and perfect cure y al gases Of This complaint.
~ FEMALES.
All diseases ne-uliar "a Females. such as;Snppres.
sons, irregularities. oseunE znd enecfuaty re-.
moved The efficacy OF SIS ., nediea for Thy core OF
the above affections, have Seen rel tested in anex
tensive practice for In e-fast 1 Selve t-afs.
PERSONS AT A DISTANCE ray C, asslt ~. p
BY letter, post paid. describing case md t. we meal
cine securely put up and forwarded any psrt y me
umted States, always accompanied yith fun and -
Peil directions for Communications c&nsrt erred
strictly so'hds ,S Office arrangedwh SEPARATES
doctor himself Attendance daily, from ID the
morning till 8 ii night
~. b. Persons afflicted with any Of the ahcve3eor,.
plants will do well avoid the rarcus NOS rRSIhfs
and SPECIFICS, advertised BY Apoihecsries ana
as cerain cure for any asd every disesse
They are put up 10 sell but 10 cur and keo,ofv
do much more harm than good, therefore avoid them
word 10 The wise is sufficient Address
DR.. J. B. SMITH, No. I6. s Frederic a..
sanoaty ioo+-y haltimcTe Nd.
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country, il is reasonable TO conclude hat the
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