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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-09-21
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KNOW YOURSELF.

II is very wise rule in the conduct Of
the understanding, to acquire early correct
notion If your own peculiar constitution. Of
mind, aud to become well acquainted, as a
ply stefan would say, with your iciiosgucfdev
Are you an acute man, and see sharp for
small distances or are you a comprehensive
man, and able to take in wide and extensive
views into your mind ? Does your mind
turn its ideas into wit or are you apt to
take common sense view Of the objects pre-
: rrss.stsd Il ia Have 5ou an exaberans
YOU quick Of slow aesafritRsf " htsry re-
great reader or a great thinkeri 1t is a
prodigious point gained if any man can find
out where his powers lie, and what are his
defciencies-if lie can contriye TO ascertain
what nature intended him for and such are
the changes and chances of the world, aud
SO difficult is it to ascertain our ewn under
standings, or those of others, that most
things are done, by persons who could have
4done something else better. If you choose
TO represent the various parts in life by
holes upon table, of different shapes-some
circular, some triangular, some square, some
oblong-and the persons acting these parts
10y bits of wood of similar shapes, we shall
BelefAllJ nuu lhat kut tlldhg utdI peisOu hde
got into the square hole, the oblong into the
triangular, and square person has squeezed
himself into a round hole. The officer and
the Office, the doer and the thing done, sell
dom fit SO exactly, that we can say they were
almost made for each other.
There is one circumstance would preach
up morning, noon and night, to young per
sons, for the management of their under
standing Whatever you are from nature,
keep to it; never desert your own line Of
talent If Providence only intended you to
write posies for rings, or notices fer twelfth.
cakes, keep to posies and mottos good
motto for twelfth.cake is more respecta.
Bile than yilIainous epic poem in twelve
books Be what nature intended you for
and you will succeed; be anything else, and
YOU will be ten thousand times worse than
nothing. Ssiney S1aith.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-09-21
DEMOCRATIC N oMISaTI,,Sa.

H. II johnson. Anti Nebraska Den,oera, bas,:
oaen feqomnated for Congress in Tie Ashland
Ohio, district. All right saws the IMAM
Gen. w. p. Lindsey has been renotninh,ea fsr
Congress 10 the Sanduskg district. He, too, yo,ed
against Nebraska Never Tindthat, says Me Eal-
oni good enough Democrafyet.
James o. Allen, Of Illinois has been rey1osainaieI
70 his district lie spoke and voted for Nebraska
Right still. He is Democrat. Had 4 rirht ia
veie either way
The Cleveland plainakalef in naa;4;.---si----.-
faeze gealIcufen rsnoni1ialea, showing ttsat me
DemocracY ofNurthcrn Ohio do nointend II friiter
tps.- tha sieenrth Of iha Marty ~, ;rsii,aiiAS Ne.
bfaska as test n Fl.
When Northern Whig becomes AboitTohized
the Democratic presses i1sistupon fthal the South
ern Wings should repudiate him. Whensg Dem.
oerat votes against Nebraska and is rennn mated
for CongTessitis all right, Nebraska isnot test
orthodox Democracy; solthat a. Democrat can voie
either way, OF on both sides, and ais right. The
soifcitude OF the large and small organs aboslt The
purityanh consistency ofthe Wings is paihfuI IA
hehnld e3lNr4G M : IF -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-09-21
Hartford Fire Insurance Company,
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT.

Iaeorporafef o. Charter Capital 49,
900; rsiti P0rsr u Increasing it % S250,O00. :
DUBLIC Buildings Manufactures, Mills Ma
i chinery. Dwelling Houses, Stores, Merclan-
disc Household Furniture, Vessels on the stocks
or while in port &c, &C., viii be insured at rates
as low as the risk viii admit
Applications for Insurance may be made 70
B. w. HERBERT,
Inthe absence Of the-Agent from Chariestown, OF
JoaN P. BRowN, Esq. who will attend 10 them
promptly. Persons Al distance address through
the nail
n B. On all Church Buildings and Clergyman
personal properly zhe Agent will present his com
missions In reducing the amount Of premiums on
the risks thus arising
December %, tS53-fy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-09-21
NO SO.
AZ ABoLITiosisr AZ FAULT.

II haa bro,hsr. 80 "
svho as o,,s 81 az - sasu sa0se FER
-esasst hos.es, sloli.;as:..l $3.50, mauusss,
49, 49,. hsu sssl ses
.hnt,sS bsv. -. s. nsn sn1ugn, ana
s,5 ~ 80 sss nin Nnen
no cum 70 spend Z day, fechin' my sister 70
see me and my Wifi, i be hadn't lowed bis
"a ~ a = ~ oos - nlggels, anu s,s-
49,, 80 -. s41ai,p q inc races, ana tie
duty Of sverthrowr' the constitution Of tho
u.tls 1870 " u io1nef 'nings soma
= ~Ass.. snaag as igns mag, ana the best
pa.sos, - ,'sas s'SA, Puzaisu ny Drains
good deal TO think how I'coulS make him
snev W. nls nassy lsSa 3oas apontion
ove. ~, sssr a. - lan eome
nfggar 70 help me ~ lhaying time. He was
We r gSea., ssrossfsst gssaS'ext Niger you
streak of black c sss ma "a u slasasr 'hsn
rev beaver hat. sno OLE y 81 suiaT =
sez / swhen You hearths brsslsass n.,i ~. az
fhe parIor and 81 sDwn ~ .0a scome into
felix's ana eat yonr brssLfsst = ~ aamosg ne
eyes stuck riobt o.b;s 80, e higgers
You're iokip masss 80 .e X aDous aIsets
Z ~ = . yJA,. $50, ssE ne Jokin seq
II 49,. 81 ssN,s. - usaeSn. buts seq be,
.-.14-tS taAaa0 ~ WASH ~ yeeit and change
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-09-21

yTTHERE mar be obstfned the mos. speedy rem
w eds. for al priFafe Complaints. Gleels Stric-
sioas q the Kidney, Diseases Il the Head. Thro.t
Noe and skin and all those dFeadal affections arising
roa secret habit q yOusk, which produces Coas.itq-
tional Debility, READERS Marriage inPcSshle, and IN
the end destroys both body and E.ind.
YOUNG MEN
Especially, who have become the victims o. Solitary
y sweeps 20 a. unsi@ely grave, theusaads q yezng
men q the ex1lted talents and bra1 intellect
who might Otherwise have snt.nced lsienias Senates,
he living Tyre. nay esII With fsii eoasSsses.
MGTisd Pcsols, q those contemplating marriage,
being Of physical weakness, shoald Immediately
eoasat DR. j. AID Be- restored TO perfect health sghi
CURED IN TWO DAYS OR NO CHARGE MADE.
Sa, =. ~ III
"a JOHNSON,
Member q the Royal College q Surgeons. Loudou.
Unifed States, and the greater part Of whose life has
been spen in the first Hospitals Of Lonhon Paris Phil
adrphia add elsewhere has effected some q the most
ringing in the ears and head. when asleep great ner-
vousness being alarmed At sudden SQUADS add bashal-
ness, with frequent bushing, attended sometimes with
TAKE PARTICULAR NOTICE
Dr. ,. addresses All those who hare injured them
selves BY private and improper indueences that Sc
eret and Solitary Habit winch ruins both Body and
Mind uniting them for efther business Or society.
These are some Of the sad and melancholy effects pro
nneed ~ early habits Of youth, VIZ Weakness OF the
Back and Limbs, Pains the head Dimness or sight
Loss Of Muscular Power Papitation or the Heart Dys
pepsia Nervous IrFitabiity Derangemeht OF the ges
i've Functions, General debility, Symptoms Of Con-
sumption, &e
MEsTALLY-The fearful effects on the mind are
much 70 be dreaded Loss Of Memory Confusion Off
IDEAS, Depression of Spirits Evil Forebodngs Aversion
10 Society, Self Distrust Love Of Solitnde Timidtv
&c. are Of the evils PRODUCED Snch persons
shoald before contemplating Marriage consult Dr. John
s'on and be at once restored. Let False Delcsey
prevent but apply immediately and Yourself from
The dreadful and awful consequences Of this terrible
malady.
DR.. J0HNST0E,S INyIGoRATTNG REMEDY
FOR ORGANIC WEAKNESS
BY this great and and important remedy, weakness
OF the organs speedily cured and full ygor restored
thousands Of the most Nervous and Debiltated inai-
vduals who bad lost al hope, have been Immediately
relieved. All impeachment TO
MARRIAGE,
Physical Mental Disqualification Nervous Irri,abili-
". Trembling and Weakness. or Exhaustion Of the
most ieariai knd speedily cured BY Dr. Johnston.
CO.. All letters must be post pad.-Remedies sent by
mail fApril 20, 1864 s-Iy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-09-21
POETRY
the OLD DOOR sT0sE.

A soae, Z suag, frs The cd door strne. 4
To every kcusehrld dear;
That haIIoutd sPok where jays and Efieis. !,
Were shared ior nlany year.
When SAX the ssi 4 bis daily rest. Z:
When the Mid birds soag vas Ger.
When the toil and care Of the passing day
Ansoyed he he4rt no morri III
ThFn On thl1 loved aud tiIne WON spot
We gathered oBs By one. Il. <
And spent social twilight hear III :
Upoa the Old door stsse.
How sweet 10 ne do memories cone
or merry ehIidh3od's hoars. 81
When We sti-d b,ithely throngh the fehti .
In search u baddiag io~ers,
Or gathered berries IRON the bush,
Or bendiar green wood TIRE.
Or chased the tight. wiaged butterfly
- tEtsr-E5sff ii he set q son.
NJ Esssv ksa1 a. nafhe-ss kaesS Z !
CPoa The ed d0os stone z :
That zother,s fso-. thai no,h.r,s farm,
Are craven on my heart,
Add a. LIES hoiiesi memories
They formEtAe dearest part;
her coansrl and instructions eiven,
or friendship, love and truth,
Have been ny guardians sad my guf5es.
Through al the ways Of youth;
And yet seem TO hear again
Each love and treasured tone, .,7ss
When in fancy setsme down,
Upon the old door stoae. IN
Long year. have passed since mother died,
Yet she is with me still,
Whether teller IN The vale,
Or vandereT on the hill;
Sui with me II nv % orning care,
Or evening" quiet rest,
The guardian nigel BY nv side,
The kindest and the best.
A mother now. often strive
To catch her thought aud tone.
For those whoFclustef ronhd my knee,
Upon my own doot sioae.
And Oft beneath thoss clustering vines
Have kindred spirIts mt,
AID holy woras breafhed softly there
Vows all ua5roken yet
And friendships formed aad plans devised,
And kindly nledgesIgiy
And sweet comtnaniosis there begun,
Far reachHglinio Haven,
Oh those who net ID Love, Lang Syne. .
10 LIES vide paths Are thrown.
Yet many turn with laagias hearts,
Back 10 the old door stone.
Years have Gown since those bright days,
And all the world has chasged, M,
And soms who loved most kladly then
Are b The world Z Mraaged!
Sonfr fond hearts too, thrn fall Of Joy,
Are cold and STILL TIL day
Forsaken plants and wi,hered hopes
Lie strewn ali DER the way.
And siran gers ieet tread those ia halis
Where battered once our eva.
And spend The pleasant twilight bur
Upon the Oh door stbue.
The door stone. the clustering vine.
Oh may they only temai,l:
And may the househoId baad that,s Ter,
Meet there but once hg,in:
Meet, not to weep Ger pIeasares past.
Or canvass Joys 10 cotne-
Nee, 10 receive the sacred loves
Onee eehtercd in that homs.
A brother and sister deep,
Our parents both are gone;
Oh IL would BE- saddeaed hour
Upon that cid door sinne.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-09-21
Testimonials.

" iNCHEsrER, Nay =, IsoJ.
We the Undersigned. ovtsg soiicIed 10 gave orr
opinion a. 10 the character and standing 81 The To-
slirance Company IL The Valley II Virginia, have
no hesitation 10 saying that we have the nimpsi
confidence 10 he ability and iuiegriiy of the
President and Directors OF that Company.
The tact tina; we have insured our own property
IN the Company is perhspsthe strongest evidence
we can give as 10 our opinion Of lis merits.
7. II SHrRRaaD Cash Farmers Bank Of Va.
Hon } AZ. MasoN U. ) Senator.
JAcoB SESsENEY, Esq Merchant Winchester.
r. TIpBaL1. Priest Of Bank Of Valley Of Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-09-21

O0n FASHIONABLE MARSAILES vesss.
9UU single. double and tribe breasted. tom
81 cents 20 $500 piece Genaine grasslinen
Coats whole weight (BuIlon holes included) only
% ounces a, s. 90 piece 500 best ; ply stand
ing Collars i2i cents piece ~
ISAAC ROSES
Jane - Cheap Store
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-09-21
THE Fan MER AND TaE ARTIST.

sOf what use is all your study and your
books, said an honest farmer to an ingeni
Gus artist They don't make the corngrow
nor produce vegetables for market Ny
Sam does more good with his plough in one
month, than you can do with your books and
papers in a year
What plough does your son usel' asked
the artist
sHe uses y Is plough, to be sure He
can do nothing with any other. BY using
this plough, We save half the labor aud raise
three times as much as we did with the old
concern
The artist turned over one Of bis sheets
and showed the farmer the drawing Of his
much praised plough, saying with smile,
II am the inventor of your much praised
plough, and my name is
The astonished farmer shook tie artist
heartily by the hand, and iuvitedhim to call
at hishouse, and make it bis home AZ long
as liz liked.
Solmucb for book and paper learning.
---l--~<~@->,-,-- ----- ~Nt---~E
n-The Boston Chronicle can take the
broom on wheather paragraphs Hear il
rave The wheater for the last few days
has been positively hot, comparatively hot,
superlatively holiday and night Hst, hot
ter. hottest, most hottest Hotteutot, Hot
/ tentotter. Hottentottest, observation-disclosures
Observation-Disclosures, plus one, Hottentottisi
mus. plus Que hundred-hot as an oven
lot as two ovsns--hot AS; we give il up
nz-Dr. Parr had high opinion Of hi.
own skill At whist, and could not even ps
tientlv tolerate the want Of itin his partner
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-09-21
SHAMEFUL DIsIIoN Esry.

As proof ofthe extensive adnlteration Of isauoTs
inthis country, The New York Syn says lhalmere
port wine drank in the Uniled Siatesin one year
than passes through the Custom House in Ten thar
more champagne is consumed in America alone.
than the whole champagne district pToduces that
coenac brandy costs four times as much In FsAnee
where tits male, as tits tetaied for ID our gFog
shops and that the failure fthe whole gfapgcrop
in Made1a produced NO apparent dininusfan IN
quantity DR. increase IL tie price Of wine.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-09-21

IWPoaTANr FzIuRE The telegraph neiiiies "
that the Projection Insurance. Once Of Hartford
has become bankrupt This institution has always
been cons idered TO be safe one il had cash cap
iial pf sop 600; has always paid large dividends
to i,s stockholders but the recent great htes aloyer
the country where its com pretended have hcaf to-
much for its capital and CREDIT. Boston Csurisr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-09-21

THE ODD- FkILows- The Grand Lodge Of he
United States Of The Independent Order iaf Odd
Fellows, in session al Baltimore adopted The new
form Of Constitution Submitted last year, and
which has been the principle subject under cosisid
GRAFTON during the present session. Prior 10 rs a.
doption The form submitted underwent such anend-
ents as tpsmake it acceptable almost ID he ehlire
h.tdv = Hft
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-09-21
CLAIMS AeMNsi TIE FtOssm GOVERNMENT.
JOHN S GALLAHER,

OOHA p OA LIN u ILL.,
Late zxrd Aaiior q Re GATED States Treasury. and
ROBERT II GALLAHER,
Fsrmsrly n Yaginia.
EOyriNUE 10 give their usual ,promP. aiten-
" lion 10 The prosecution pf every DIES. Tiption VI
claims against he Federal Government
Those having claims requiring attention either
before CoxGRess or any Of the DgPsgFMgsrs will
as well 10 address Us Is We undertake the man
SEGMENT Of eases upon reasonable terms, making
no charge when unsuccessful in establishing
claims Address
JNo,s &RO. II. GALLAHER,
Washington. ID. c.
once on PENNSYLVANIA avenue. north side. in
Dnvall 4 BroEher's Building, few doors from
Fe1r-and-a half street.
N. b Inventors aud pateniees who need an at
fafhey in Washington. can have their interests be-
tore The Palvnt 0fi-e saith tacipry attended % BY
paws special astenli1nto thai branch Of business.
March q 1851
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-09-21

fzThe My Herald Informs US lhaiai. nleety
ing Of the Administration Soft Shells of Delaware
county ID appoint delegates to their yraedse Stat
Convention. they denounced the Nebraska! hiiiant
| announced themselves in favpr Of .'ffeesDil Tres
speech ana free men. Where II the cvidensec f
the s9undaess of these Administration pets On The
slavery, VIE have heard somueh Of
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-09-21

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,

BERR I4E1HOTEI.
fINfIh subscriber having ieased The above well
L known Hotel, Ia Berryyile, CLARKE county,
begs leave 10 illorm the travelling pablo, thar be
Is now ready ID receive guests he also prepared
TO accommodate Boarders, ether BY the day, week
month ar4fear
ATS TABLE viii always be furnished with all
the varieties which the season ara MARKET will ali
fafi; his Bar with the choicest Liquors, and bis
Stable with The besl hay. grain and osiler.
Al be intends 10 4n4xe this his permanent resi-
dence he viii spare 10 pains in endeayoring p
render those who give hin their custom both 1eon
Portable and happy he dauers himself. .frem his
lang acquaintance with business and the manners
the wnrld that he please the most ia>idioas-
His charges will b. as moderate, rs th- expenses Of
sAs good public house IN this section of country
wif@ustiy He therefore, invites all TO extend 70
him a share sftheir custom.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-09-21
GENERAL AGENCY
Washington, D. c.

THE subscriber ofers his services The public ID
il Misrepresentation of ctafm> before Congress. or
any Of the Departments OF The Government. Sorre
years experience as pishursing agent 81 lhe Indian
Department with general knowledge Of the mote
of transacling business the various Offices III the
IoEefnment enables him to promise satisiaetian 10
all who MAJ entIu business u This character to
ais care.
EIefwif also give special attention to the eollee
ton OF claims against parties residing II the DIS
tfcl u Columbia OF is vicinity. negotiating loans
as well as the purchase cr sale OF stocks, Real Es-
tate Land Warrants. Sc &C. 81 furnish informa-
liea 70 Correspondents residing al distance ia re-
gard ( ANY business ehiea may interest them al
the seat % Government
Ills oaice is over The Banking Houseuf Selden,
WitheFs s Co.
JAMES j. MILLER
galy II. 1859.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-09-21
Dissolution.

TIME CopariceSkap heretofore existing under
i The firm Of HUNT & EVANS, Is his day
dissolved by mutual consent The business here
after will beconducied by JosEFH e. EVANS, az The
old stand on Main Street. who wills he affairs
81 The concern All hose indebted 70 the firm win
please come iorwaFd soon as possible and setae
heir accounts and those having claims against
HE concern viii please render them immediaIelY,
3 HUNT.
July 81. 1854 lAuEsl .. 3 EVANS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-09-21

CASH FOR WOOL.
TvHE k,ghest marksi price paid for Wool atshs
Msy S. EN-. AIsoUIrH
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-09-21

-Somebody's foreign correspondent says 81 Al Absss
vio has bcdn constructed vienna thirteen ttt kgb,
PROVIDED with medals to ac upon The finger board Th
however IL nothing 70 the great violin IN GefDafy.
which was 10 large that il required tw horses 10 draw
the bow aud que stroke produced sound tia yipfetfd
sly weeks
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-09-21
DR.. Cooke

nFFER5 HIS professional services TO the citi-
" gems Of CharlesIsWn and lis vicinity
0fige on Main Street one door east OF Carers
Hotd MAY II. 1854.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-09-21
Spring StYle Hats for 1854.

vTTE win Introduce THIS DAT
wv March 3 our Style ef HATS
for he Snrine. 10 which We invfss the A. ~
s,si.on a our friends and The public gen:
erslr. We will also open los Of The French
2.4t IL McPHATE = 1Ro.,
No l39 Ballimore-sti.
between NoElh and Calvert
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-09-21

JOHN S. GALL a Fl Z r !
Late Third Audstof Of The Treasury,
WILL a,tend 10 claim before co6gres. Or the
: wv Depai ments. His familiarity With the
coutine of5ns.ness Will enable him 10 be Useful 70
iaimanis. Jan. ~.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-09-21

knew il also fst sbe was strangely avsrss
70 aeuuainting Mr. Abseatlorer with The fear
full truth Shs wsose 70 him THAI she had
been ill-was still suffering from debility
but that be must not Be troubled about il.
nor be painfully surprised BY Ter changed
appearances, When be should return in the
spring Not ore word OF the dread, last
parting before tAem-of the grave, which
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-09-21

"a YERY N oMeNrous QuEsrioy II A CORES,
pendent of the New Orleans Crescent asks
a question which comes home to the buzzum
ofIeveryone who loves 'sassingers. Here It
is :.
mn. ErTyTUR-Th what witch to ask
you is wethe- stichniIfawot the psleece gives,
wont pizen heunan beirs after sassingers
has been fried. Please to putin tho pa
per how this Is, for if fried stichnine is p!zen
60 agin sessingers.
Yours till pizened,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-09-21

q
SIR. WrLisan Tnonsor, No. 6 Carroll Hal.
BaIsfmore. MARYLAND, is 40 authorized Agent in
the city Of Baltimore corrective Subscriptions Ad-
vertlsemenis &c, for he Free Press, and copy
or the pa per- &C., can be found on file al bis
Office.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-09-21

f1vBy 40 adyeriiseme1t ii to DAYS paper. il
viii be seehlhai vein Of Copper ore has been dis
covered ontheIlands offhe MebsTs. Marin af this
county From the description given, VIZ shnnid
snppsse il 10 be rich Yeinl II is offered by them
for sale essIarg HoxtfHgf0Hiaa.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-09-21

nx.ey. b PALMER the Amerieaa Newspaper
A-sse ~ aFfAryrs = IN ~ -.
add A. paynSeats rs ofE6es a-e--RoSToN, sccl-
fa9ss Buffdine; NEW YORK, Tribune BuiIdingst
PHILADELPHIA, n w Garner Third aad Chsstnu.
Streets
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-09-21

sy- PETfcS DAVIS. near Snickersviile, ID Lon.
doun. aas d hag measuring feel inches fsom
-nout t0IaiI;, Iert inches III girth and feet
high Ills snHposed weighs Isl 1900 lbs. and his
age years eaonihs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-09-21

sLAa0E LbAp.-A team Of s;xlhorses belonging 10
SamusiIC Means ESQ. Of Waterford, hauled
treaf FIR kzrs II Cara ~ taesear, al one load "a
G. r FadeIey's livery stable IA Leesburg* @ne dav
This week III anyone anbeatthiss let i'm srot OF
his horses II LfsatHrg WasAingIoai@ts
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-09-21

- CollJ. Watson Webb, who is now II Eng
land writes 70 she New ToFk Courier that Ii three
months, 81 before Christmas wheat will have fall
50 lson % 70 less than IS shilines per quarter.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-09-21
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Suicfsg or MURrEaEa --ChaIies Abrams, who
vas arrested Is Henrico county. Va. on Monday.
for Itse murder Of his wife, committed suicide II
jail On the following night, blnbanSieg himself,