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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-04-27

In he ssnte. Tzsrs<ay. W. Pcisk prssehiSd
numcrcus memorials praTini he akcitli1n OF TIE
otics q chaplain. Mr.. DsRfoh pre,e3le1 he rs
eiu.ens " ne Legislature u GesrgfsIiu favor af
bill Prosidlns fsr . ssrFeyI of he p3hiir lands.
and naklng kIants % aeissl ssislsrs ii The Terri
tory q New Mezieo. Vas eejslidsret and passed.
Two private piIls we're passed aud he resi u he
day was Devoted % fxscuiiEs bu1lne,a
The House Of Representative psssed he joint
Resolution iren he senate Gulh1rizing the Post
master oeners . continue lie ccairseI Ior carry
Tag he united States maiis btiteen Monieomsry
and Mebile; sld acted uponI ant disposed Of he
ssaa,s's aneEtnsnis 70 he West Ppih. academy
The Senate vas not IN session Erixss.
The Aoussof Representative Hid q The liable
ne Senate nt 70 reeonPeass ihe tise0Fsfer prae.
iicsi abRsihesia-
Mr.. McDolgsl, frsm the csaauisrs. 60 he Pos,
Once and Pc.i Roads. reporssd I'LL COR = semi.
moathly mailfs the AnsElie loihs Rxri6e ocean,
.sd rs eossideraiion was PostP0Asd nail The frat
The House weni into comn5iues eflhs whole
on the bill settling he claims N he legal represen
iaiives Of Richard w. Meade. deceased Wihsut
coming % eenclnsion upoAlhs subjscI The House
ADJOURNED unlil Monday. III
IL the Senate. Mon DAY, atfes the preScntaiisn Of
petitions, the bill granting Land to TIE STATE OF Ala
hama 70 aid IN the consirueiyn u: q ct1tfsl rail
road through TIA, State, from The fsuhsssee line
10 the Florida line, was rassed. The foint reso-
Luton apPrepfisling $50 900 u eompentale and Il
ward the gallant officers and efews Of At three W a
sells who rescued the p&SsengSss and dhers + az,
the wreck Of lae steamer San francisco was .,eh.'
ted and psssed-ysas q. nays Is. TheiIns ~ =.
preparation bill was taken up and scystai !, rnsnd
meRis added thereto.
Ia The House 81 Representatives. a Lsbl,.t;on MA.
adopted. en- motion OF Mr.. FAUX asrI r,lI;ne -
the Presi1eal Of the Bnied States ~
10 The House the instructions 70 ,,Ir,dt M n pei.
oens moafes ana ual oil December g 1875
az asnsal..eg y WI .msiic AeeAB aboard on
ek suoset q Isselhg eo' nissicnS y pliyale arme
g tessels l'sssnsl WI responses IL any received
iotA gptetn nents also any etier inslrue-
ions g.teh o. GO resPondencs had viii said gov;
e Is1hehs On Insane subject, snse tAe dale Of
sala nsssSsg J, and not heretefsrs Communicated
10 Congres,. \
The 6ensie's amendment 10 The deficiency bill
Nei's taken PIP in Committee Of the Whole On the
sic Of the Union; when, after explorations By
Mr.. Phelps, Mr. Phillips madg speech liz favor OF
the Nebraska Kansas bill, and Mr.. HAHN. IL Mis-
sissiPPi, eomhepeed ere seGseEhat IN tpposiiion
to IL. seal
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-04-27
D 1 q d n


On Sunday week, 10th instant AFTER short illness,
Mrs. WILSON the highly respected and venerable
esnsort Of John G. Wilson. ESQ., of Harpers Ferry in
about the 65th year Of her age. She was consistent
member Of the Presby Church. aeetionate wife,
aRd kind neixhbor, aud her death not only oss
the community in which she lived but crushing
affection 10 him who the partner Of her BOSOM and
the object Of her affection. He has the sympathy all
in the severe bereavement which has befallen him.
On tho I4ih instant SALLFE in her l4th wear. cid
eat daughter Of VIM. ID. and Hannah G.. North, Of
Berkeley county, Va
Recently. At the residence Of Mr. r, M Aisqaith,
Miss NANCY GAUST, in about the Goth year Of her
age.
On the Sd instant. in Loudoun eouaty. SUSANNA
CARR TAYLOR. aged 20 years. after along and pain
f illness. which she bore with christian meekness and
foTtitude.
Very suddenly, near Smiihshurg. Washington Do,
Md on the l2ih inst. JOSEPH EICHELBERGER,
aged 5s.yesrs. months. and days. His body was
convey ed home his family and large circle Of rel
and riends together pay the last tribute
respect to his mortal Hs lived and died. hen
ored and beloved BY all who knew him. He has besn
called to receive the reward OF the righteous.
On The 18th instant at the residence Of Mr.. George
Tabb, in Berkeley county, MARTHA LOUISA, second
daughter Of H. G. and Martha J. Aiaslin, aged years
months and II days.
She . germ, Heavenly germ.
Placed here earth 10 bloom
To bud, and ere the blossom came,
To sleep within the tomb
For when the bud came forth,
And with incense filed the air;
Bright angels took that bud to Heaven,
And babe il ripen there. 49,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-04-27
MarrIed.

On the 18th inst, al the Iniheran Par..aage Bolivar
By Rev. J. p. SmeltzeF. Mr.. ISAAC N HODGE, IL
Cumberland, Md, 70 Miss SUSAN v. RUSSELL, Of
this Coaniy.
On Thursday evening, 18th Instant, BY Rev. j. w
Hank, Mr. HARMON +. REID and Miss JULlA
OREM-both Of Loadoan.
On the 18th inst near Nsersvilie, BY Rev W lillian
jenkins, MIR. GEORGEL FRITZ and Miss LIZZIE
II. COCKREL4L-both OF Loadosn.
On the 18Th instant, bv Rev. Jno. D. Proctor, Mr.
WILLIAM W. WALKER and Miss MARY TATE
SN0DGRASS, all q Berkeley county.
On Monday. It'll instant. BY Rev. II. G. Bowers
Mr.. JOHN w. CARTER. Of Clarke county. aud Niss
DiCONDA KNIGHT, Of Frederick esanty. Va.
By fhs same. % the 20th instant, Mr.. THOMAS w.
HlSKETT and Miss HARRIET b. HoAT, botk Of
this county.
By Rev hf Ias s,ray Hill Nc
and Mas MARY ANN CONRAD, both Of Virginia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-04-27
NLcHINE NANuFAcroRY.

sInhusiry and perseverance, rarely fail to sue
ceedF We were led 10 make this remafk BY visit
paid 10 the Foundry and Maehiae Shop Of our towns
snen, Nessrs JoHs and GroReK F. s ZIsxERxAx.-
Commenced three years ago, under every disadyan-
tae, these gentlemen have succeeded in building up
business which bids fair to be the rss of the kind
ia this section of the State
Their bulldogs coyer~half an acre, ana comprise
Foundry, Machine shop, EngineIIouse, Smith SHOPS
Plaster Mil and other buildings
The machinery forsimpiy ing labor arc also Of the
first class. Anengine Of 2o-horse power has recent
" taken the PLACE Of the Engine formerly used
xhichput the following machines to work, viz: a
Planning machine, Tenanting do, Morticing do
Tongue Growing DO. Boring do. screw-cutting DO,
bssides running number OF circular saws, &c. To
zee this unveldy monster work. giving the motive
power tcssueha number Of intricate and complicated
machines is to See that tabled creation Of Mythology,
Briareas wi4hIhis hundred hands at wosk, and at
something useful too.
In conclusion, We wish our enterprising neighbors
al the success they deserve, aRd~hcpe our farmers
may hook al home for the implements they need ra-
ther thaa pay much higher Price for inferior asii-
A., sbrnea
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-04-27
GREAT Less or LIFE by sHIrmRscK.

The loss Of the Powhauan recalls the rainful re-
msnbranee Of how great has been she loss Of life
by shipwfsek during The present winter. The to-
tai number Of persons wbo persisted on the Powhat-
tan, including the officers and crew is al least tive
hundred SndIwenty on board the Taylsuf, wreck
cd in the Irish channel, three hundred and seven
"; on board the Stsfurdshire, wrecked on Care
Sable, one hundred and eighty; and on beard The
steamship San Francisco one hundred an islhiriy-
m aking 10 these disasters alone, grand total less
II nine hundred human lives The average annu-
Ill loss OF life on The Atlantic does not the ivss
Ga these tour ships alone within the last four
months In addition to these there are Ihree pack
.. ships ontfrom New York whose loss with ali on
board may beput down as cerain, whilst OF the
ssfsly Of the steamship Civ Of Glasgow, with her
human freight OF four hundred souls, scarce hope
remains. The New York Courier referring TO The
oss Of properly BY these and other shipwfecks says
the amount destroyed has been enormous reaching
in the case or disasters the Atlantic, during the
last year, 10 figure which eyen daring arhhmeii-
eians would shrink frsm,-certainlyi, il Loyds
List Affords any SORT Of an index heyord ten mil
lions Of dollars -Raltimorc Amsrieas
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-04-27
An HONEST CONFESSION.

The Lynchhurg Republican, Ia referring 10 the
vote or Messrs. Letcher and Powell. against Mich
slsoR, Of the Washington Union, for Public Prin-
ter, says, "Snce then fact has been developed
which not only jusiies their vote. but mhde il iher
duty 10 vote as they did. That fact rs "a corrupt
coalition" was planned, between Mr.. Nj ,holson
aud Mr.. Forney by which the latter divides the
spoils" We are surprised to hear our Democrat
ie colemporsry talking in this way Of the public
printer. selected hy a Democratic Congress and
Of the pet meIaber uf the Brigadiers Kitchen Cahf
inei Better things than such corrupt easliiions
were promised before the late Presidential election.
RJeb,moxd U1;r
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-04-27
THE-NEnnAsKA BILL.

Tli ssetosssras project hss rsesi'sd ano'hsf slss
frsp he South. Mr.. HAMS q Mississippi, IN h.
noro.s speech ca AondsJ. showed 81 the reketiy eoa
e<sn Ia manner uhich eoaruIsed The House. bs,h
psnbcra, asd Th;ss He had yptsd against rsf.ssiag
fts IN ike co.ritsss n The Wkele, because be
tkoathi il ought have bees desPateAsd Il cnes AID
cc.ersss reiie.sd of the sabset He sgainst eli
compromises ID be lad more respset fsr tie motives
which proptsd that Il is20 thaa q these Which gave
bril- 70 the eorbproniss II So a.
II evident iksf the Sosfbsrn msnbsr are hsartiiy
sisk u he hing sed would b delighted i de cap
cslld - syer.sa frou ther lips.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-04-27
ANATuRAL coxsEaUEScE.

We observe BY the proceeding, Of yeslsr dsF that
In .A,,,; patioa Of the passage Of the Homestead
Rill (g,yi, public lands 10 actual seiers) petit
,tians are beSinn,s- to come into Congress iron
purchasers Of public lana recent ones, We Pre.une)
for the return Of their money. Nothing, y strikes
rs, can &c more reasonable than this reqqesL y
hoMes are now 10 be given, withent reSnsy ana
without price, 10 every body vho will accept haa
oeeHpy Them, we do not see how the Government
eau refuse to refaad their money the buyevs who
are original holders, and the YaiI- u uav7S par
chased lAndi will be 81 greatly depfeelalet hv the
gratsitou. system OF tislribution.- National Isies
hgsncGr, Iaars7as
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-04-27
PASSING AWAY.

Wf,hs he last year or two, the press has recorded
deaths a several q the eminent Of the eeuHy
Who kneun iss theif long service 10 the Councils
q he coaatrJ Among these We may name. * -sehs-
sss Jrssf B. THoNAs q Illinois, Exssaator KsieHr
q Rhode Island Senator DAVIS " asaehasetts
This brings 70 nnd the ages Of some q oar most dsA-
gsshed pablo tbs greater part Ct whom must also
s0es pass 0a The stage:
Miild Fillmore il 81 years Of age; jobs ~ Clsytsn
81 Edward Everett, co James Backansn. 7g; Joha
Bell. % Thon4is H. BeHton, u Joha j. crittsndsn
10 Lewis Casa, a..
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-04-27
LYKcHBuRG HOSE AND FIRE INSURANCE. AND
LIFE COMPANY.

by reference to our advertising columns, TIE
Lynessarg Hose end Fire Insurance Company, through
its agent, b vi HrRBzar, presents its claims TO pop
ular favor. II is home Company and one We are
informed Of pethniary stamina, and possessing the
confidence ami patronage o. lower Virginia in Fire
and Life INSURANCE.
In February ast it declared dividend Of four per
cent out Of Its profits for the previous six months
It's bircetOry is composed of The FIRST men Of
Lynehburg, unaer such fair auspices We wish this
Gomnanr the hhst luck
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-04-27
Baltimore Market.
RandoIph q Laflmcr,a
,tacuLAL OF PRIcss IN THE BALTrhoRs MAaKE1
For ne Ncss endisg April rs, 1854

CtacuLAL or PRIcgs IN THx BALTIMoRs MAaKEr
For ne wees ending April rs, 1854.
Reported expressly for the Free Press
APrrss.-snpply light and no demand We
qaoIe nominallY al 50 10 "a per Dbl.
BrrrxR The receipts are iighierthaniast week
no change in prices. We quote Glades in kegs at
10 10 is CTS. sWesiern to IL cts Roll at Ii 10 Is
cts Common 10 10 cts
Bskswax quote IS 70 % cis., with no
demand.
sale. Of Shoulders :. 5iio Cd eis. Sides 81 to7,
-. ~. 10 10 cents sncy 20 10 ri cts.
EousraY scAP.--Iu gosa demand with sales 4
cArrLE;-7e0 offered atihe scales on Monday.
500 Of which were sold At $3.50 to S. 80 on the
The hoof, equal TO 5000 10 Si0,75 neit and the
balance were taken out u The market.
live Sales Of Nhi9 at7i to 76 CTS. Yellow IS
10 " cts.
We quote ~, so to 81 IS.
DaIrD FaGIr-ssles Of Apples Al 81 Is 1901 50
Peaches al 81, rs TO S2.25.
DEEasxlSs.--Are in demand and sell at29 aie.
FLerR The stock is very small and receipts
continuing lignt--priees are well susiained. not
ugihssanding We havs news Of decline in Eur tpe.
we quote Howard 81. and City Mi.ls . IS Is
FL1xsr4D.-sals, at 81 IS to 81 37t
Fun. sales Of 0uer a 81 to s.. Red Fox IS
10 III. co. Mink 81 10 50 cts Coon and Grey For
i4Is is Mnskrat6 to g. Rabbit - ?.
GnsEsa.-Ne demand. Held nominally ii 26
10 81 els.
oos.-Reeeipts are lighi and demand active.
Sales At Is 59tO 800.
LAsD-sales in blls d 81 % . els. Kegs 10 10
IL els.
MusrAnb szsD--In good demand. viii sales a, 5
TO cts
Oars-Cfood demand, and sales Il IS to So cts.
RYr.-Good demand and prices are well sus-
iained. Wsqucis Nd. al IS 10 90 eta Penn. IS
to 100 cis.;
sr.Er Roor SENECA Il n demand and sells
rsakily Al IS 70 20 ca
T4LLnw$-There IS 40 upward tendeney thcnsa
tie markslIis qnict We qnole BblA q 10 70 -
cenis Cakes Il II t692i eta
TinornT Skrp.--Sales - - 70 - sO
WooL-M arket dull ard prices ie1. safes q
an washed 90so ~; uashs1 q 30 % y 81.
Wrrsr Y onfinnes vary scarce ana rfisss ~
g., G.i,e 81 fnfsrior 10 good Red q 3Is0 e
=, a. 900 Is mime 81 - 70 90; ordinary W hi,p
81 80 - 3 "a Family Flour - " e 80.
~-,1.1eS 4 - a. an1 70 81 l2. (ss sale y
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-04-27
4 GnRAr AkD NovEL kNTnaPRIsE.

We ruAlisA issar advertising eelunas nsEnidesst
an Eat.rpsss tAs Third q serie,l started in New
Teri By Mr. Prhsn. uhs has been lans sad fsyorabiy
laswa tAroagAoa. the Nos,A ana Eas A. examination
efi VII present features hat esnnesd il 10 the stssa
tioa sfsvssT nas. vensa ssd child il The eemnusity.
Ne lave oaiy say that the former saerPrses Of this
f.lsidgahle nssager ka,s bees sAarssisrzed By he
greatest sisass sAd gvsa he saiaetioa % Al
e.essssl. ss.t II ys.r srA.rs for teksh early
pssihis = lksy I'll ssasshsdly b i.kes up IN sAsrt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-04-27

ii. srder 70 centrsdict false repe<s which f>.r hzs
becn iniustrtnsly eirra.isi fer proposes hst ksswn
q the anlkor that have Of Evil Withdrew ffhm
he contest Ger High sheriff q jefferson count before
The day Of election take this method q d<clarng
he Toers thereof that have sch intention
kate ever expressed any such dea viii also state
~ the saiisfaeiica ofay rsnas that will 10, eonnce
ysslf With any esndidnte or eandidatsssnot even II
sheh eonneeiioa would essnrs ~ slcetien.
~ Respectfully. G. w SAPPlNEION.
April - is5f.--Sprig, and Rsyisin copy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-04-27
A GLOOMY PICTURE.

The editor or The Nsw Hampshire Reporter who
did all he could 70 procure the election OF Gen.
Pierce The Presidency is on The stool OF repent,
ance fof the sins he committed in doing so. Hs
gives gloomy picture Of the consequences Of that
election toihe Democratic party, and attributes it
all to the course Of the Administration in reward
ing Free Sol traitors fer their treason to Demec-
racy, and neglec,ng ard prescribing old and veler
an Democrats" Hear him
"N hat now is the condition Of affairs, and vhsr
the prospectus In Maine, The democratic party
is disorganized and defeated 10 New York ii Is
in acondiiion far more desperate. In New Hamp-
shire, with the aid Of the National Democrats, who
have teen prosecuted ana prescribed by the Presi-
dent and his ninions, the democratic party is bare
" saved from defeat. ID Massachusetts, there Is
no democratic party-noihing but poor mercena-
~, unprineped, contemplate faction calling them
selves democrats, who yearly coalesce with the
free sellers and who supper. the administration
nomnaly ohly in consideration OF the crumbs
which fall from the Executive table In Vernon,
there was never democratic party worth saving.
In Short ineyery State north of Mason and Dixon
line. - l-t-.s-srscY is more or less demorazed
and disofganized; and a.ihis - GeRrPerce;
II he were before the pe-y ios fe--leeIioni could
net carry onelof those States"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-04-27
MISS MARRIETTA KING.

COLLECTS call from the Ladies Of Charlie.
- town and vicinity to examine her SPRING
FASHIONS, which she has received from Phfla.
delphia-they are of the mos, approved and fash
ienable style All work entrusted to her care will
be executed with neainess and despatch Residence
second door from Mr.. Eby's.
Miss King returns her thanks 10 the Ladies for
past4avors and soliciis a continuance OF the same
Chares,own, April 81, lS54-3t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-04-27
TO TIE L.4DTES.

Mrs. sCHULENBERG, respectfully in
lYl forms the Ladies of Charle.town and vicinity
that she has Just returned from Baltimore with the
latest SPRING AND SUMMER PARIS
FASHIONS and solieiis calFfrom the Ladies 10
a loi Of handsome and fashionable Dress Trim
mings, which cannot fail To please
She returns her thanks for the liberal patrona gs
heretofore extended 10 her, and $olicits a connp-
ance Of the same. She warrants her work 10 be
done in The most fashionable ma ner
ksY- Residence east end Of town.
Anril 81 1S5i-3f+
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-04-27
LADY,s NOOK.

Tbs May No. has been ree.issd. 4 een,ains
leo pages, and 81 sngsavisgs. i il really mag
nihesai nnmser and ,hoala Be in the possession Ct
svery LADY. Send On your orders. lsdi4s. 10 L. A.
Cooley. Philadelphia. ssns OldRries. 10. for one
p-rssn.. bas when elubs a., termed q liberal dis
CONT 4 mkde III
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-04-27
PATENT CnuRN.

AChara ofihe patent Of EIARHisoS 3 aatLaHsR
Washiag,on, may be seen At The Free Press Office
On Friday week is operation nsy Be seen. The
war Il KNOCKS batter out OF milk or esssm viii be
surprising TO "lhs oldest inhabilants. Alter see
lag il tried We feel assured every batter maker will
srder one.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-04-27
CARD

7bhe Foters If .te6srson County:
Helievin. mysslf Be well qualified % discharge all
the dasrs of sheriff have yielded 10 the sse
taions Of many ony trieads 70 become eaaidaie Tor
thenext Sherislalty. snd fatter myself with As hope
thar my intimate rsuanfance with the voters q Jeter
son County, will easare my eleetioa
&. W. SAPPiHGTQN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-04-27

HoaRIHLk TRAsEDTIn vinctnIA.-We learn from
ne rorlolk News that Mr.. james Parker, Of EIiz-
aoeth City, Va. who for SONS months past has
teen Visited with temporary alterations Of mind,
sn Wednesday shot his wife through The brain Kill
ing her instantly be then rushed ont offhe house
ana slol bic horse. and rsiurnsd and shot himself
also through the brain falling dead By the aide Of
m. murdered wife. The weapon used was 4 re-
rorer and Is supposed he shot he horse to pre-
vent physician being ssnf for.s
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-04-27
rnEUSIrsD STATES norRL.

I'll. undersigned. yisiiers at the United Stl;s(
Hoiel Rishmpnd. beg ieafe 10 eIpresssto he
Proprietor, JAMES +. NORRIS, their high fpre-
ciaiien 81 he manner 10 which his Hog. 10 con
Quoted. Waist his charges are msderSie, Isl 50
per day) his table compares iayoraSiy vita liat Of
asy other esiabliskmelt in the Cay. Theiroons
err pleasant and neatly tufzished-thsI making
the Uaiisa Stllesn desirable stopping place to
those visiting Richmond.
Mr.. NaHais 10 q Yirginisn, being naive Of
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-04-27

no HENRY,sINyIGoRATIN GcoRDIAL.-Ths
merits Of this purely vegetable for hs removal
vcus affections, Be- &C. fully described in another
column Of this paper, which the reader il referred
So per bottle, bottles for SIS, six bottles for S.;
& Is per Dozen Observe the marks Of the GENUINE
Prepared only By $. f. COHEN, No. Franklin Row,
Vine Street, below Eighth, Phla lelphia. Pa, TO
WHOM ALL ORDERS MUST BE ADDRESSED
For Sale BY all respectable Druggists and Merchants
throughout the country.
February >, lS5f-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-04-27

DEAD-- Mr. Norris the unfortunate nnn who cut his
throa DsytoA. the 18th instant. died from his
juriess Helived bat few hours after eommiffng tbs
dreadful desd. HIS wndpipe almost completely cnt
IN two He vas man Of family. Ne cause has beea
sssgned sf The act that be have abored
der temporary dss.ngenent His arr.nEement for de-
sireyinK himself made With singular DELHI ration
and eoclnesss He had wrapped and tied the blade Of
hrs razor ftt il lie handle that be could himself
VITA more absonfs eerisistyl lie leaves = wife and
three shdren . his sudden and mssnchnly
exit--R ocAhiekan Regik1.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-04-27

We have been requested 70 announce The following
gsndsmen Is among shose who viii Be voted iol a.
the Corporation Election foF charlesi0wn. On the
frzt Monday in Nay:
WELLS J. HAWKS. for Mayor
LAWSON Bolts for Recorder.
For Tusisss
Samuel Ridenour, Il. y Gallaher Joseph Starry,
John J. Lock William johnson. g. + S Zimmerman
John T. Blessing
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-04-27

e sriSi sfekA,-s ,. cArisiias. q A~Aessi sSsssy.
eA.rSsa uik he nsrder q rsnas nlushbura. saa-
<sg ssssisr tAs iiA e Jsraary last il the Il
1szinsls.. Va. sonneacsl ssfors ne suPsens csaft
= Rusabr.Ass ,Saasy. Juass Ls-n r ThsaPssa. o
JessasT ys<k.
LAs tsi<,ss. A.si.r bees es.eleeea the aSEunsntof
- esss Va. olsasl :. Tuesday ~ d. T. Moore
rsrsess.s kstuslsy. Wis -. followed b Jane. ,.
D.,.ss ~ he ptise.s, o.ksr eoa.s.i were 10 a.
dr. ~ lsrr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-04-27

This bqdy esnusnrsd is session ia AlexAnaria
% "Wednesday eyenine last Rev.. R. Graham MAS
elected Noaera,ct. and Ress i O. Proctor and Lewis
z Glass temporary Clerks. About twelve ministers
aud - many elders we're ii attendance. The mo
cSelinzs ven marked with much inl.rs.t synopsis
frti<h Mn epil.r IN onr nsrt issosf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-04-27
.WiIIine,.u 3, .Nanflla .Nakinr

MISS tATHARINE sHEW respectfully in
Ikl terms The Ladies Of Charesiown and vicini.
~, that she has just returned from the Eastern
cities with the latest Fashions of Spring and sum
mer BONNETS RIBBONS 4n1 FIG WEES.
She invites call from her old customers and the
public generally.
She returns her sincere thanks for the liberal
patronage she has heretofore received, and hopes,
by strict attention 10 business 10 merit coRtinl
a1ce4 OF the same.
Anril 81 lS5i-3t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-04-27

Il The Brizzdier's Aim nis, alton has rsceIv-
"a lno,hsr retnks from the Unted E:ales Senate.
one henianil + Angel. great pet with Marcy
q Co. and nominated a. C61sul TO H0nolnia. hi,
been rejected b. he Senate becnn.s If Is abolition
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Wiig.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-04-27

70 DavidIH. Reed ESQ late Secretary Of the
Grad Lodge OF /. o. o. +. died ID Richmond on
Monday week He was a most efficient officer,
and was held in the highest respect BY his numer-
ous aequainfances throughout the State Courte-
Gus and genilemanly sincere 10 his rierdships the
heart was AZ cncs attracted 10 him. and esteem erce
obtained was ever Afterwards retained. He was
a worthy ornament OF The Institution in which be
held conspicuous station for many years pasl-
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