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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-05-11
Is DIP. Johnston, i
BALTIMORE LOCK HOSPITAL,

"HERE may be Obtained the mos. speedy rem
w edy for all pfiyale Complains elects Sifte
tures. sennal weakness, .Psins IN the Loins, AGee
Ns.s .ad skin. aad al those drssdfI aeetioas arsia
IRON secret habit Of youth, which produces consttu
toaal Debility. renders Marriage impossible, and i
'he end destroys b 20 b ee1y and mind
Especially, Who have become the victims Of SolitarJ
Vice. that dreadful and destructive habit which annual
y sweeps 10 an nntmely grave, thousands Of youAl
who might Otherwise have entraneed listening Senafes
with the thnnderl q his eoqnence walked eestzey
the living Tyre, may call with full confidence.
Married P0sDns, those contemplating marriage
being Of physical weakness should immediately
consult Dr. J. and Be restored 70 perfect health Slgk
eases
CURED ~ TWO DAYS OR no CHARGE MADE
oETscE, Not South Frederick Street, Doors fsou
Baltimore Street. East Side, up the steps.
90 Be particular IN observing the NaAAs and Mum
Der, or yoa will mistake the place
DR. JOHNSON,
Nrlbw q the Royal College ~ sursroas. I.oudoa.
graduate from q tie sosf eiailens colleges & the
United States sad the greater part Of whose life ha.
been spent IN the first Hospitals o. London Paris Phil
adelPbs, and clsewhere has effected some Of the most
astonishing cures thai known, many troubled
ringing in the ears and head, when asleep grest=aer-
yonsncss, being alarmed sudden senads and bashf-
mess, with frequent blrshng. attended sometimes with
arrangement Of mind were cured immediately.
TAKE PARTICULAR NOTICE
pr j. addresses all those who hare Injured them.
eret and Solitary Habit, which ruins both Boey aud
Mind uniting shen for either business or society.
These some Of the sad and melancholy effects pro-
dneed BY e&riy habits Of youth. vz Weakness Of The
Back and Lil4bs, Pains in the head Dimness Of sight
Loss " Muscular Power, Pspiiaton Of the Heart Dys
Pepsa, Nervous lrrability. Derangemcni Of the Dieds
hive Functions General debility, symptoms Of Coz
sumption, Sc
MExTA1Lr--The fearful effects On the mind are
much 70 b. dreaded Loss Of Memory, Confusion Off
IDEAS, Depression d Spirits Evil Forebodngs Aversion
70 Society, Self Disfrast, Love og Solitude. Timidts
&c. are some Of the evils prodaced Snch persohs
shsuld before contemplating Marriage consult Dr. John
ston and be al once restored. Let not False Deeaey
prevent, bar apply immediately and yourself from
the dreadful and awful Consequences Of this terrible
Baiady.
DR.. JoHNST0S's INyIGeRATING REMEDY
FOR ORGANIC WEAKNESS
BY this great. and ard important remedy weakness
Of the organs speedily cured and full rgor restored
Thousands Of the most Nervous and Debilitated ind
shaals who had loS all hope, have been immediately
relieved. All impeachment 70
MARRIAGE
Physical or Mental Disqualification Nervous Irritabi
W Troubling and Weakness, or Exhaustion or the
most fearful kind speedily cured BY DR.. Johnston
95- Al lettersmust be post paid.Remodics sent by
mail. Auril 20 1854 --Iv
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-05-11
McVEIGH & CHAMBERLAIN,
Prince street Wharf,

4 <1A~6<AAAN1AAns v A.
"A RE now receiving, per sehooners stsissuaz
/ n and Whirlwind, from New York and Boston
! their Spring sock q
GROCERIES, &C,
which With sddiioual supplies daily expected W 9th.
and complete, embracing in part follows: i
les hhds New Orleans and Porto Rico sugsrs
80 boxes best Loaf q J
los bbls Crushed, pulveFised and Coffee js
li0 bids Cuba and Auseavado Molasses
I70 bbls New Orleans
IS d SagaF HonseSyrup
AS bags Green Rio Coffee
go :. Old Jaws and White do
40 half chests GutpoWder, Imperial Y, Tyson
Back Teas, Of medium and very prime SHADES,
a. Priees and qualities that viii give gknefal
subtraction.
so boxes Tallov cin.liss
10 ~ Sperm and Adamantine do
l50 Dark and Yellow ResiB Soap
AS I" vaIiegated Bar, Cushion. Wints}f and
as s SAas s ssoP r -sss.sss---~=.
I45 kegs Sporting Powder Il;
FOO lbs Bar Lead IN;
325 reams Ruled Cap and Letter Paper |
275 !. Single and Double Wrapping do (:
l45 boxes cayendish Tobacco, prime quality
sIo no !. Plug T IS .uS 81
los, 600 Plantation and Havana SegaTs +;
2f5 900 Half Spanish ard cheroots "a
50 boxes Ganett's snEf
Il 80 boxes SMOKING Tobacco
l95 Pearl Starch Il
l75 g GTOund Pepper and Ginger 4:
100 q Pipes
Ia5 Coils Jule Rope ftor leading lines snd:bed
csrds) =
IS boxes Bunch Raisius /.
J 100 drums Fresh Figs
10 bales Soft Shell Almonds
IS !. Filbers and Pecan Nuts4
les boxes Steam Refined Candies
100 kegs Pure Lead
20 casks Putty, Gnpperas and +. Salts
100 dozen Painted Psils <
70 boxes winiow GP.s, S by 10, and 70 byis.
% q Sup Carlo. Soda
Is. a Indigo
- dozen Corn Brooms .E5f
100 boxes MaccaronI. Cocos ard Chocolate
~ bag Grain Pepper and Pimento
a l5n bags Roll BTimstone Saltpetre and AlurI
IS bales Wrapping Twine
Cloves. Nuimegs, Mace, Cassia Backing inbs
Yeast Powders Mustards !, 2. 3.ai and igalos
Demiiohns, bingham Boxes, &c..Ac.
We respectfully invite merchants, generally, yise
ting our city. To exam natiau Of stock beors
making their purchases assuring them hat we wifi
DO fully well by them as can be done D this maF
ket.oI Baltimore. March 30, 1904. +
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-05-11
BERRYYIILE HOTEI4

-fENhE ,ub>cribsf hsylg lrased ihe Sbove we'll
u known Hotel, III BeTTyviile Clatse county.
begs leave to Inform The travelling natf9c that he
now ready 70 receive guests He i also prepared
20 accommodate Bbafders. either by The day, week,
month or year.
His TABLE win always be Furnished with all
the varieties which the season and market will at
fard; his Bar with The choicest Liquors. and bis
Stable with The hFss hay, grain and us,ler.
As lac inteads TO make this his permanen, resi-
dsnce he will spste no pains in endeavor!ng 10
render those who give him their custom hoih CEN
Portable and happy He failers himself from his
long acquaintance with business and the manners
oi the world that he please the most fasdious.
His chargeswill " modefaie as tn expenses Of
anv good public house 10 this section Of country
will Justify He therefore invites all 10 extend 10
him share ei their custom. -e
wM. n. THOMPSON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-05-11
United States Hotel,

NOR Passengers IN tise ne - Accom- od atieh
II Taains OF the Baltimore AID -Ohi.S- A ailroad
aud Winchester and Potomac Railroad, Breakfast
will always he prepared and on the table. at Isis
Hotel adjoining The Depot, on The arrival Of NE
Tcars from Winchester, % connect with The Tram
20 Baltimore and Wa hing,on leaving here at n
O'clock A NJ DINNER, as usual al u O'clock,
on The arrival ef b. train from Wheeling SUP
PER. always upon, n Table on the arrival of the
Winchester and Baltimore Cars. Persons on husi-
mess or pleasure can remain in Harpers Ferry
from "A VI To- r NJ. and leave in the evening
train for Baltimose aud Washington
September l. 1883 M CARREIJ
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-05-11
P O E Z r Y
THE TRUE END or BEING.

"xos= or e IvETH 70 alNzEtT.
Not % myself live.-
The whispering sunbeam seems tosay,
As from The gIaddeaing iraai q day
Iiswiftl, wings iis cheerful way;
This Is my BEINGS great design-
No selfish wills tha, Ugh, eou6ne.
Bat On the starry world shine.
Not TO ourselves ne Eve
The starry hosts in eoneert sing;
whea sbsdouy eve begiss 70 spring,
TO oshers thea we freely bring ~
Tie light tia, We receive,
!, And blendins hen the cheerful ray,
We come al silent close Of day,
To watch tse hours Of nisEt awsy.
Not 10 ourselves We i've
The blooming fowsss brias sweet reply,
To hless the cash Ike ST. more nigh,
Than those ,hateheeF the distant sky.
Our life Of bloom we gire.
To others ears. al others feet,
We breathe 10 she'd our fragrance swret,
That smiles of!heaven and earth may meet.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-05-11
HILBUS & HITZ,
@D8Eg .ss.2g DPo
THREE DuoEs WEST or TESTH STREET,
LIZ A (. IL 4 AZ LIZA ~ n ~

THREE booGS VEST OF TENTH STREET, {A
WASHfNGTOy, d. G.
w HERE maY be found an the nestst Musical
wv Publications Musical Works Musical IN
siEumenis and MusicaI merchandise OF EVEN
dSscnplign We are also agents tor the sale II
Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Bahimafe
Piano Fortes; Pnmpiis end ROdewald's Caurttl
and Paflor Organs; Martins celebrated Guilats
Boadair Pianos Badgers BG,hm ana DiaioliSe
Flutes lie Keyed Victim; ana the Musiesl
World and Times" Musical instruments tuulA
and reraifed !.
oteers rs mal1for Music, Musical Ias,rumenif
o. Tuning promptly ATTENDED TO.
Strings for all Instruments. 4
February % ls5i-Iy
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-05-11

TeHksTER, May -, 1928.
We the undersigned icing solicited to give our
epiuion asto the character and standing OF the In
snrsnee Company Of the VALLEY OF Yisginia, have
no hesitation 10 sayiag hat we have the ulBrfst
confidence in he ability add Integrity of the
President aud Directors Of that Company.
The iaeiiha, we have insured our own properly
in he Company. is perhaps the strongest eEiceaee
we can give as 70 our opinion oi its meTlis
III SHeRR san Cash Farmers Bank Of Va.
Hon D. NJ. Mason u s Senator.
Jkcos SExSEsEY, Esq lMerchant Winchester.
IA TipBaIA Presi Of Bank Of Valley Of Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-05-11
GENERAL AGENCY,
Washington, D. c.

THE subscriber offers hisserviees 10 the public in
i the prosecution OF Claims before Congress or
any ofth Departments Of the Government Sone
years experience as disbursing agent Of The Indian
Department, with general knowledge Of the mese
of tfansacting business in the various Offices of the
Government, enables him 10 promise saiislsctionao
all who nal entIust business Of this character 20
his care.
He viii also give special attention TO the collec-
tion Of claims agains parties residing in the Dis
trct OF Columbia Or lis vicinity negotiating loans
as well the purchase sale of Stocks. Real Is
tate, Land Warrants, Sc &c, or furnish inforfsa-
iion toscnrrespondenls residing AZ distance 10 re-
gard 10 any business which may interest them a
the seat Of Government.
His ofiee is over the Banking House Of Seldsn
Wiihers & Co.
Iniv Of ie,s
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-05-11

Tn consequence ofshe advance 10 Sefvanisi hire
Il b eadHufs and ether produce, il becomes acin'
ally necessary that We she undersigned shOnid 10.
crease The charges heretofore made a, our Hotel
in charleslown
Therefore. from and aflrF the isi dav Of Janaarj
next our terms for boarding wishnnt lodginx vii
Be Increased from SO % SO per month B ard
ers with rooms lodging. &c viii Be charged ~.
per month, instead ofSl2 50 a. heretofore
w SAPPlNGTON.
ISAAC N. CARTER
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-05-11
New Snring and Summer Goods.

TINE subscriber has inst received ciihe most
u desirable STOCK OF GOODS il has ever
been his pleasure 10 CTR the public. embracing the
--latest and most fashionable styles for both Ladies
and Gentlemen Purchaser are invited 10 exam.
inc his goods which he can confidently recnn11
neat JERE HARRIS.
April IS. 1854
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-05-11
THE
0irsiilia free press
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Payable haifyeariy; but Two DoLL1Es will be Ia
ven IN payment1n full II paid entirely in advance
- Whenever peymenii Is deferred beyond the
expiration Of the fear interest viii Be charged.
Subscriptions for six rnonlhs 81 IS 20 be
PAID Invariably IN advance
ADVERTISING.
The 'erns cfadveFtising are. fora square orless
u, for three insertions--Iarger ones II the same
ptnporfon. Each continuance 25 cents per square
~ I'll advertisements aotordered Cor specific
line, willbe continued untilforbid and eAerxed az
L 3, d,aR1g
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-05-11
RemoYal---NeW SnpplY.

TTNfiE subs, riber Sa> removed his E>,ah i>hmesl
j. toIhe building adjoiniuslH L. Ely SoD:5
Z eeers stored where be vii b. happy 10 see his
fien.:s and the public H. has just receiv,d ftorn
lows
case Ssrdihes, l Fail moods; 81
II trail Filbera / frsil W ainuis;
boxes sheliea Almonds, 5 boxes Ciuon,
20 drums FigS. Liqunrice
boxes Gum Dr. ps 3do Julube Drops; II
boxes Ofaagss, do Lemons;
box esversatian Lozengts;
haS Pori Wine Drnps do. Brandy do.
DOZEN Lemon syrup. so lis. assorted LIZ.
enges;
cask Currants u hotrs Raisins;
l loi Of nice Baskets,
case Brandy Peaches scases picked Onions:
eases Cucumber Pickles. bag Palm Nuts
Also fresh Ioi Of Water and Soda Ciaceery
John F. BLESSINGS
April 20, 1854
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-05-11

CIV b, PALMER, the American Newspaper
Agent ~ only authorized Agent for this tsper IL the
cities Of Boston, New York, and Philadelphia. and
daily empowered totake adteSrmeas and subscriptions
II the required by HIS receipts will Be
K.rded - payments Ills Ohices are BOSTON. SeoI-
Ily's Bdiiilsgs NEW WORK. Tri.anr - lldings
PHILADELPHIA, \. W. eerser Tkifd and Chcstna.
streets"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-05-11
nALrIMoRE AeENcY. =

Mr. WILLIAM THoasos, No. CarfoH Hall
6aliimore Maryland, is an authorized Agent IL
;be citgo baltimore 10 receive Subscriptions Ad.
~fer,isemenis &c, for the Free Press anu : copy
Of the paper. terms, &C.. can hefound on file Al his
ONCE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-05-11
Fashionable Millinery

THE subscriber keeps on h aud SPLENDID asseT-
j ment ot ready trimmed SILK BopnstS in AL
different shades !; MANUFACTURED hv French LAZY
in Philadelphia These Boonels will h admiftd
Tor taste beauty and cheapness and LADIES' are
respectfully solicited 10 examine them
ISAAC ROSE
chares,aurn Anrsl II 1874
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-05-11
The VALLEY Of Virginia Fire
Asp
Mar inc Insurance Company,

HIl issue Policies Ilkkinas ~ ropesy. AfsTehaa-
iiss. &C.. al air and squifIo.e rsiss.
Capital 81 50.a0O. s'llh ro,set 20 ineE~ase the
same 90 q &00,00
TINHE attention OF TIE eizeus Of Virginia j. IS
i pecially invited 10 this Cpnrauy as Hope
TnsiitniioA based upon ample capital and eaarsn-
rerd bv the best Of References Authenticated on The
stfciest princ peS af equity justice, and economy
HOME eFFTCE-JfIACB CHESTER. "a.
JOS SJCARSON Prssidtnf
c. s. FUNK. Secrctasy.
10. +. BRESEE, Aetuary.
DIRECTORS.
Jos 3. Carson WIN. L. Clark,
James P. Rielcy, James u, Burgess,
Lioyd Logan. n. w. Richardson,
Z john Kerr.
& b w. HERBERT.
Agent for Jefferson County.
Aasast45 Is53-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-05-11
L. {. lHiPLEf.

ATTORNEY AT LAW,
yITtLE pts tice 10 ihe .C,pntts a FtederieL
w Jrfsrsoa. Shenandoah Nafren ard Clark
orIicg--N T, SFfPaeasjalgs EfceeHtek Co. Va
Having snown Mr. cupl(kY for number It
years The unarrsignnd lake great pleasure in sat
inE that business entrusted 10 his care will be al
& nded 10 wiih prnmpinfSsF
JOHN ALLEMaNGs 81 son, ,
HENLEY 4 RIFESOUR. SS'il'e'.sO9s.
June 30 1883
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-05-11
JoH Nv. IKE y n u y Y.
Attorney AT Law,

4 CHART ESToWE. YIRGINTA
4 ~ Qai daors ea>foi tie Valley gsnk or
Gsr hovrsJfoa, 10 4 o'clock
Ian 10 ts5t-Ft-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-05-11
LIFE, FIRE L MlRINE INSURANCE.
Lynchburg Hose and Fire
IVA Z R.K.yfE CO.HP.f.vY.

fTN3lS Company makes Insurance sgajnsl loss ei
il danagesa~fr FIfe, on Dwelling Houses
h,afes To tsero FACTORIES and other Buildings. on
FurnnnIe Gods Wares and Merchandise gen.
etally 10 town ahG-reuBIry, on the mast favorable
terms.
Also makes.Insnfance en-. he lives 81 III per~cf>
rhlpying good hssllh and 81 souusf constitutes
III The wholf duration pf lite, or for a inii,.i
period
slayes employed in or4inarv occupsions. vii
~ insured on reasonable terms
The Compaay viii a1s1iake marine risks frOSs
snd Ia any OF fhe Northern or So1lbeTn Ports, a.
: favorable rates
BQGrl .ci Dirccisrs
JOHN RoBfS MCDANIEL President
DON T c. PETERs. Vice President )
SAMPSON DtuGuiD Chief Engineer.
D5daioFs.
James " Ceht,s, Dexter Oiry.
George w Yanpev SamufEGafland
W ,liiam T Anderson Nathan d Truman,
John . Tayls4. I J mes N Boyd
MARTIN HofLrNs Treasurer.
: CREED T WILLIS, Secretary.
DIP. IL 6nmer .,,.
D. VIM otwsy uw.p~5 AiS'l,ea, r-1s1'i'set
Agent Tor j. iIafs5n eeuhi,. b. ItERBERF
MrdiGal EIaBinef. III e r MASON
Chare>own April - 1881 Nv
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-05-11
Dr.. George II. locke

OFFERS his professional services "a The citf
" zens Of Chaftesowa ard iis viciIirt
Once on Main Street, on door estt II Cartaf':
Hotel ,lSof 1853.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-05-11
New Commission Produce, and Fer
Karding House.

TNHE subscriber has taken thai large and wefk
l. locaied Warehouse formerly occupied ly
Kink & Scott Immediately on the Canal near the
Marke,hduse. and i nov prepared TO receive corr
signments TO which the siriclest attention viii he
given. and prompt returns made.
He will also purchase country produce from
boats or wagons at market prices.
Strict attention paid Acknowledgements Of live AMI
slaughtered Hogs
The eOnliguitv Il this warehouse 10 The canFi
viii make Il desirable point 10 unload boats al 4
nifling expense and BY sfii: attention 10 business
he feels con6denl that be will give satisfaction g,
all who NAV eonsign 10 him He has leave TO re-
fer 10 The following gentlemen: 1
Hon II ADDIspS Nayor OF Georgetown,
w II TENSsY merchant -
E PlckRYLL & Co merchants.
WM KnLB Esq, Fredericf. Md
FaED A ScHLEY E5q,
J II. Harding E.q
GEO b LIPSCOMB
March S0-3m 81 Georgetown d C
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-05-11

TIE MAacH 20 THE GRAvE-W hat u.
mighty procession has been marching stiI
ward The grave during tho past year Fl lIkt
the usual estimate since the lat Of Janlsass,
1858. more than 3l,500.000 Of The wpIs9H
population have gone dsWn to the e4,sh
again. Place them in 9 long array, I'D
they viii gives moving eelumn Of more iakh
thirteen hundred to every mile Of the glaSss
cirsumfcreneoi Only think ct IL; por:siAr
and look upon these astounding cenpStA
tons What spectacle. as tAey sasgIe
on, tramp. tramp. tramp fsrwsrd upon "a u
stupcnaoas dead march Is:
Life 4 zho+s ard time y aee;irg.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-05-11
fI.l77.FslF7 -
GEA ERDsiTY RETARDED.

Alaly belonging In New Orleans was iraveki
ling rscently on the New York and Ere railroad.
wPr her seFgsni and one Or Two children. Upoh
arriving al Dunklrk, she founq BY some miehap ~
oversight she was destitute oithe necessary funds
y enahle her ID reach home. She was eniirelf
without acauainfarces and her distress was exN
ttene, when The circumstance becoming knewn u
an engineer Oh the train, feeling assured that 4
was case OF impostprd. he advanced 70 her trols
his own hard eafnings The required amount Al
rev days since hereceived package by expreth
gem the Scu,h, npon opening lwhichIiound letter
Of thanks from TIE aly's husband, containing tae
money he had leaned and accompanied by heatsI
tful and yalnahle gold watch The eirennsstarlso
reflects honor upon all the parties concerned.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-05-11

+ e The Gadsien treaty Ssed by a3vofe ofiIff
tytnree 70 fourteen TIE Southern vote was una d
impus in The ,fifmative Eight Northern Wh&S
f9ui Demo rats, aud tpeQ Freesoilers voted in 81
negative. The treaty al passtd provides boug5
airy embracing twenty elghtahpusand squsre. md
ofteritory AMI route tpr 1hePaeilc Railroad T.
MIR. Bells Amendment Iiroyiding for j enasantet
and proteetofate on. theIpau DC The United Stasa.
Government towards the Tehaaniepec Raiirgass d
canal is adopted and firms 4 paft Of the TresH
It settles thedisfnted Mdsilla Valley questionable
ing ths Unitedi States the9boundary al ihe mid
point upon ms side The at,icie providing III
rtiyate Claims was rejected rnouSiy. TsfA
United States is released from the eleventh AriS#t
Of the Treaty VI the Guadaionpe HiAalgo aRds ri
claims arising under IL For these concessions tas
United States is 10 pay Ten millions IF dollars
iSsupposed the project thus prepared BY the aefEt
will be approved BY thef President aud gladly IL.
ceptedby Santa anna RtetHond 5Gaik.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-05-11

Weppblish ID orr advertising columns magnifcsts
Oft Enterprise, the third q series.) started IN MAJ
York BY MIR. Perham, WHIP has been oEg and fascrasV
know9 throughout the N Fth and East. An
q wIll present features that comeId the attSs
on Of every man, woman hnd child in the cemmuny
" hive only sa5 that the former enterprises 81 x
ndcfsIgab manager have been characterized by Sd
creates fairness aud given the utmost satisfaction to3ail
eanceEned. Send in ordsrsfur tickets earysas
possible, they will uudotbtcdy be taken up in st
ime. II
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-05-11
GROCERIES. &c.

/ A RE now receiving per sehooners Statesman
n and Whirlwind, from New York and Boston.
their Sprin9 stock a
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-05-11

Gn1sr1.y EYipEkcE a A trial for lnuf.fer ilsk
place last week in Weizel connty, Va, in VIII Il
The evidence rested anly uponsspirit rapring : A
ehost-seeing proof man named Laben Mel1 st
was charged with the itnfdef OF man nal,fsl
Gamble. some Time since. A john Hindman Nst
one night the ghost Of Tie m1EdeTed man, who ~
I'D that Mercer was his murderer ard The splsgt
rsppeTs were CONSULTED and lhey corroborated zSe
evidence oflhe ghost THE Court however, al
out all such testimony. and Lalen was acqnifs;ss
The rial created great interest in tie part OTIS,
Srae where ii occurred Incfeauo Csukt Hls.
To believe When the dead rise up 10 testify s.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-01-14

MATCHES wATCBESii-JEWRLRY IANoEDs
silver wAe1he subscriber ould call the stsertioI
OF puroh 20 the arg and elegant of goods In
has ltne, VII cb be offers Tor sale loss u,u
rroes al rdn dsrous making Of
choice holiday fiit m uLeQual,d stock sci o. fron
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Wall street, second door, near broadway.