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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-03-16
POETRY
TnE sILEST LAND.


A voice from the Silent land.
A voice from M Spirit Shore,
A low sweet tone Ike the night winds Sisk.
That calleth forever nore,-4
g Come 10 the Land q peace,
Come 70 thar hsPpy strand
Csme where the signs and weeping cease,
Come 10 he SIsnt Land
Gone TO The Siesi Lan5,-
Thou hast hngesed long alone.
Add thy weary soul % is eeaseless wings
No resting place hath known;
But come where the breath Of peace
Is sweef on the sha5owy strand,
And fold thy wings from It's weary fight,
Far IN the Silens Land :"
A forn from the Spirit Shore,
form from the Silsnt LaRd -
rale sweet lorms pils radiant brow,
Thaf hects Vii = ad0wy band;
Softtsafial owes a taiyse staskat gloom.
Like s:ars ihEFf, w. .|.s X ''-sss .rs-a
And my ssirii heals that call.
Mid the WEAR ellm II life,
And hear the footsteps softly fall
Md its sonnds Il tcfrent strite;
Lead On, lcsd %. pale phantom form,
With thy dim All shadowy hand.
follow last IN thy5guidins path,
Into the Silent Land.
Inio the Silent Lard,
y Unio my home az rest,
Away in the Spirit World
Where the weary soul is blest.
oh my spirit DOH rejoice TO dee
To that Tar and peaceful strand,
And 90 with JOY and trustlulness
Inio the Silent Land
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-03-16

r. A subscriber and correspondent complains
Of Us for placing Recommendations on the same
footing with advertisements. We adopted thai
rule for the benefit I our subscribers, who COM
plain Of being boseh with long dissertations on
subjects IN which thy feel no inerest-and from
which they cetive.nsilher profit nor pleasure
There IS great dtaS more interesting news ciscu4
lating in The world that we can ind space for IN
our columns .andluhiIe that is the case, we owe
il TO our subscribets togve them as much OF il Is
We can to The execution Of original and less enter
tanning matter.
Our correspondent somewhat misapprehends the
relations between asnewspaper and a subscriber
The fact thai one lakes paper gives him no RICH.
.ofIi its columns He pays for The paper. and 70
that he is emitted There his rights cease. II this
were noi'so. some tasf dozen subscribers might
mi nopolize the eolhans Of paper. 10 fact. We
know some dozen d. shofe, any one of whom could
I'll The Wing day aif.r day, from enc years end.tO
aaohsr TO the exclusion even of advertisements
and ieIegraphic itsnt. They, II they will write
should start a paps9 Of their own. We do moi
mean this for he Correspondent who induces these
remarks. We say%hat we do, that his good sense
may appreciate he d, ieiy Of our Inle, and The
impossibilily oiscenftc ing HEspaper on any
otner.-RieEm0Hd Hfig.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-03-16
MATCHES AID JEWELRY Y.
RE MovAL.

r WOULD inform the citizens ofthis cor nty ard
j tue Public generally that have REMOVED
nv WATCH and JEWELRY STORE TO No,
LII BALTIMORE STREET, siE toPys beiotr
Charles steees, Baitigioyf where they will find a
lhrge supply. OF fine GOLD Levers EepEne, and
SILVER WATCHES of every description -
GOLD LEVERS f0m IS25 70 500.
ALSO, variety OF Gold Chains. Ks9s,, Gold
Pencils and Pens, Rings EARRINGS Bracelets,
&c, Also. fine ASSORTMENT OF Silver Spoons,
Cups, Butter and Fruit Knives Of genuine Silver
Coin. variety Of Alfalfa Forks, Spoons SC
sc. Clocks and Fancy Goods. Aiafge assert.
anent 81 w aieh makers Tools Jewels, Hands and
Watch Glass Of every kind.
- COUNTRY MERCHANTS and Watch
makers will find il 10 heir interest 10 call and ex-
smine my goods, as intend to sell sslloE as sHy
other house al wholesale or retail prices
CHARLES BLAKE,
No OF Baltimore street. Baltimore.
MarcL 81. ls53.-ly
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-03-16
DR.. Johnston.
BALTIMORE LOCK HOSPITAL.

WHERE may be eb;ained tie mos. speed nm
W edy far al private Completes Gleeis iEtfia
lures seIia. Weakness. Pans y he LOias. ;aGse
lions Of the kidheys Diseases III the Head, Thrsaf
Ncse AID skin Ard IN those dreadful afecrioas srsia
from secret habii Of yoath, Which prodaces coassita
nonel DeelitE renders AaTTiass impossible, and i
YOUEG MEN
Especially. who have become tIe r;ets. ~ sa,;,ar,
e. that dreadsr and destructive habii, which zsnp
" hHeeps 70 an unumelF grave, thousands az yoaa.
men o. me most ex1ted tAieats aid brilliant intect
hhe might otherwise have e1ifancEd lstening Sanzfes
Eh the thunders a his eisq1ence or akcd 10 eestae,
The htisg Tyre, may call with full eonfdence
Married Pen0ss, or those contemplating marriage
De'rg a9are o. physical weakness shoud mined aiey
consult Dr. T. and be restored perfect health slsh
CURED IN rwo DAYS or 10 CHARGE 81. De
OFFTcE, No South Frederick Street Z Der Ton
Baltimore Street, East Side, up tha sfrps
Or Be particalzr IN observing thk Name and Nru,.
ksr. or yoa viii mistake the Place
DR.. Johnson
1iesnher cf die RoFal CalLa...se6t r5Hesss II the
rfd States, AID the grcatrr part a whose lie has
Lee spept IN the first Hospitals q London Par Phi-
adelhia, and elsewhere, has effected some OF the most
astonishing that kaoEn, many tr1rbed
ringing in the ears and head, whch asleep great ner
v0asBess being alarmed saldcnsoands, AID bsshiu
ness with frequeat blashng, attended sometimes with
arrangement Of mind. were cured Immediately.
TAKE PARTICULAR NOTICE.
Dr. J. aadressss al those -whoIhase injured them
selves By private and improper i3dalsences that se
eret ard Solitary Habit, which rtus both Bojy aud
Mind uniting them Tor csfttr brsIHcsS society.
These If the sad and claacholF effects pro-
dEced BY Sfy habits OF youth. VII weakness ri the
Back and Limbs Pains in the heRd Dinness Of sight,
Loss of Muscular Rower Paiptafob d the Heart Dys
pepsa. Nervous irftabity. DeranseBent Of the Dyes
tive Functions, General debility, Symptoms Of Goa,
sumption. &c.
NENT AILY-The fearful eTecf{ On the mnd are
much be dreaded Loss Of afeul1ry, Confusion 81 l.
dras Depression q Spirits, EviI Foreh5dngs Aversion
70 Society, Self Distrnsi Love n 1tadr TiI1dity,
&c. are Il the evils prodsced Snch persons
should before contemplating Marra4c consult Dr. sohn
stea. and be at 0nf restored, Let False DcIcaeT
prevent but app immediately sni save yoarseif from
Tic dFesdeT AID awful coasequcrscs Of tas terrible
rzlady.
DR.. JoANsT0S>S INvfGoRATING REMEDY
FOR ORGANIC WEAK NESS.
Ply this great and aid important remedy, Eeakaes
Of the orgaasare sse.i eur3 add ell yig0r restored
Thousands q tiS r7st Ncrrcas aid Debifltatei iad
Hdukis who had lost al hope, have 5een1aned
relieved. All 3edneri to
MARRIAGE
Phykieal or Nenla Disqualification Nervous ITritab
y, JreHsbing aai Week.-Mrs., Cd Exhaustion II the
most fearful kiad speedily cured b. nF. Jobssfoa.
et- III lctsts aust be poet ps5i Remedies seat by
msil, spFil Z, ls53.--ly.-
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Harlferdf1re lnsnranse Campanr

= IfstLstI N.lkt1i ~ y IL I 70 Y
fwearyerctea 1870 Ciotidrpe pi,ai 81 So
600, pita pOirer ef ia{Tsestsg Il o $3.50 600.
DuBLIc Building. Isnpfac,ories, Mills Ma
L chinery. Dwelling Gtouses, Stores, Msrchan-
disc Household Fufnituse, Vessels on ,Ae stocks
or while in port IN. Sci win he insured at rates
as l3w as lae risk sill admit
Applications Tor Tnsnrdpce may be made To
FB. w. HTRgERT,
In the ahseBke of the Agent from ChafiestoHn, Of
Jess P.@7Bsnws, ESQ, who will attend 10 them
promptly. Persons al distance address IhroGsh
The mail
n. h. On al Chureh Buildings ana Clergvmen' s
personal property The AGENT win present his com
missions ia rejoicing nd amount Of premiums on
The risks lb1s arising
: pverGFbet % lss3-Iy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-03-16
English and Classical School

TINE Undersigned will open al English ana
II Classieal School in Leeshnrg 90 the 18th in
slant. He has had ten or fifteen years experiences
10 the instruction Of youth, and Il is hoped that
Strict discialine thorough and practical tesehins
ci,ubfned witk the advantages Of finished ednea-
tion viii render the services Of the undersigned ac-
ckptable 10 this commurity.
Asif issiesigned 10 establish an Institution Of q
high grade suitable apparatus. Globes, &c. viii
81 pfocurei.
4 Gooa bard can be obtained in The family Of the
Pfiptinai. ensnriag every attention 10 he morals
nfd pkysieal comfori Of such youth As may Be en-
frosted 10 his care.
r. Address P6zfags Frii.
VIC. LIPsCoMB, ia.
Deeeinber Is, 1858. Leesb1-g Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-03-16
TestinioniaIs.

wlEeHEsrEs. May 81. 1858.
we, the undersigned, being solicited 70 give oar
opinion as 10 the character and standing Of the In
snfance Company oflhe Valley OF Virginia, have
no hesjtaiieh 10 saying that we have she utmesl
confidence in .he ability and integrity of The
President and Directors bf thar Company.
4 The tact that we have insured our own properly
IN the Company. is pcThdpsthe strongest evidence
we can give as to our oplaion OF its merits.
j. II SngRRARp, Cash Farmers Bank Of Va.
Hon. J. ~. Mason, VI 3 Senator.
- JAcoB SESskSEY, Esq Merchant Winchester.
+. A. TfnBaLI.. Priest. bf Bank Of Valley OF Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-03-16
GENERAL AGENCY
Washington, d. c.

THE subscriber offers lis services 10 the public In
The prosecution Of Claims before Congress. OF
any of The Departmental ftAe Government Some
wears experience asdIsbhrsing agent Of the Indian
Depaltment with a general knowledge Of The mode
Of fransactng business ID the various Offices q the
Government enables him 10 PROMISE satisfaction 70
Al who N AZ enirast business Of this character
his care,
He viii also give special attention 10 the colsee-
zion OF claims against plrsies residing in the Dis
trict columbia its vicinity, negotiating loans
as well as the purchase or sale Of Stocks, kealEs-
tate. Land Warrants, Sc. &c, or furnish informal
tion 70 correspondents residing al adsiance in re-
gard 10 any business which may inleres, them al
, the seat OF Government
His OfSce is over the Banking House OF Seicen,
Whhers & Co.
Jsix.a1 1ss3.
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HILBUS 4 HITZ.
@WSgg BR1DE.

THREE Doors wEsr or rErrH srnxkr.
WASHINGTON. D. C.
JIyHERE may be fouud ali The pe~es, Music,
Puoiieauoss. Ausieal Works, Musical In
ss, ll.l! ana Mnsicsl merchandise pf every
description We are also agents foF the sale III
Boston New York, Philadelphia and Ballimsse
PIANO toTtesi Pomplis and Rodewald's chufrh
NJ Olgan,i Martins celebrated Guitars
nooaeis Planos, Badgers Balm and Biatonie
Flutes the Keyed Violin: and Inc 4sSns;cal
World and Tines Musical ias,rorne.is fnrs9
and repaired:
Orders By mail Tor Mhsic. Musical .rs;tuunen,ss
or TaniBg promptly ailendsd 10.
I Strings for all Instruments.
February % IS54-Ig
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-03-16
no THE MEDICAL FAeULTY.

TINE subscriber has Just received a full supply
j. Of Thomas's Patent Mechanical Leec1es
Cupping iilasses, BTesSt Glasses, Eye and Eai
Glasses, dental Leeches, SC.
These Instruments ate on-a new and simple
rl;n. and highly recommended by The Medical
Faculty " New York add Philadelphia
For saIs bv JOHN LEADEESTER. /
Alexantria July 81 1883 Fairfax street
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-03-16
TO the SEiIier$ in the Valley
MARTIN g. HOBS0N, /

flour AND COMMISSION MERCHANDISE i
COrHHr Of Eutalc and Bdaore Ststts, BdiiiEore, Nd
EvHANKFUL to THEFT friends and the FarmeTt
= H. virgiEia who have So literally SUSTAINED
seir House eaer Increased facilities foFlhe prompi
aAd most satisfactory Performance Of al business
cbmmiiIed 10 their care.
Baltimore July II IS53-fy
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-03-16
SAVE YOUR MONEY.
8Js9,,H y & 4znG2ERY.
Il. WHOLESALE DEALER IN
FANCY SILK MILLINERY GOODS,
We. 2Il Ds,Efisaore street,
FUR sTARs.)
Bs:ssem Light end Charles Streeis, !.
Bs:te6fn Light end Charles Sireets,
& A.5 Z, LIB i

u ~ . g . - = = .
III As on hand and viii b. receiving constantly
J IL through tie seasoh. NEW GOODS ria
5ras4ioHGbe flAey siH lHalsaeTg Good Ms stock
sof Rich Ribbons, comprises every variety OF The
slaies and most beautiful design.
) Offer my Goods tor net cash at lower prices
than any credit House can afford.
All psrsols find itgr, ailg 10 their interest 10
PRESERVE portion Of thelr money and make selee-
tpas from my great variety OF rich chap goode
: Rhbons FIR Bnnnels Caps, Sashes, Gc
: ID nne silks Satins Nelveis.
n Gfapes Lisses. Farielpn- Fnnndsliohs
4 Bonds, Illusions, and Embroidered Lace f5r
.Ca1s, BILL
Frea5h ana AmerlcanIFlowers.
FreHch Lace, English American and I,sian
iS.r4w B5nnets and Ttimmings t0gathtf with
avery article 10 The Millinery line
Baltimore, Feb lG bli-inseTi 10 a ST.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-03-16

IN consequence Of The advance In Servants hfre,
y oeadsiuns and other produce, il becomes actu-
ally necessary that We ,he undersigned should ia
crease the ehafgts heretofore made Al our Hosels
= Charle<touu.
TSereiofe. nom and afier tie lst dav Of Januerv
next oas terms for boarding without lodging win
be Increased from elo % ei3 Per mon,h. Beard.
ers viii rooms. lcdgiag. 6c. will Be charged ) IS
pcr month, instead ofel2 50 as heretofore
) G. W. SAPPINGTON.
ISAAC n CARTER
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-03-16
/ AIAU CI[S HOTEL.
II lhR IESGNBUl e., Vi.

TIME nv signed has takenlpcssession If he
wellkn6was establishment iiks Uaitsasrs.ts
Hotel il Haftisqnbnrr lie bak made ample I'll
rang mems p sgcpmmotste haEI tsornfiY ana eam-
~foftsbY ~ vlafrali UpoH himj ile pledges bis
best sB0rss to rikke the Unitcd States one Ut iae
most pleasant sfa2piHg places tn travellers and
visitors TO be fgyisid 10 she VaIly Of Virginia
His friends are specifically Invited 10 ny the
Haifl under ne Sew Administration
prsl - 1883 r. C MUCK Prap'r.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-03-16
I3ERRYVIII,E HOTEI

I3I1RR wv IIaIsE HOTEL, )
TIME subSeuhAT havuy itasea he above Well
L known H5ttA, in Beftyves CLARKE c9nHiy-
hsgs leave to inform the ifavelius public HAT he
is new resdyto receive guests Il also Ff pared
10 ACCOMMODATE BoardeTs, either bY The dsy, week
month or year.
His TABLE viii slwavsb furnished with al
The varieties which the season an market viii If
fari his Bar wiih the choicest Liquors, and his
tSfahle with The hssi hay, gratis and ostler.
Az he Intends tb make this thi4 permanent resi-
aence, be will spaFe no painsAi1 enteavoripg to
rpnder those who give him iheif custom both com
Portable and happy He naleiS himself from llis
long acquaintance with business and The Aefs
ofthe world thathe can please 4 most fasfidioas.
discharges will be as moderate hs the expenses OF
suy good public house in this sde,ion Of eoan,ry
willjustify He, therefore, inyiie ali to extend 10
him share eilheir custom
WM y. THOMPSON
Bsrryvilie kpFil 5 1883
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-03-16
q. $50 CASES Is CARTOONS
Boots, Shoes, Hats and BeEae!s.
!! CLARK, LUGKETT & LEE.

4 &A4AAAAAAl AZ 94A84 I ! 1lA1l9T
10. 253 lIansd s., (oP7osite Ea,orsr,) Bfliiaore.
4 RE a9w receiving lheir extensive SPRING;
ia Stock Of Tie asoTe banned Goods comprising
;,hs ofihe bt- assqHmsues offered 10 iis mar
.ket % which lhry respectfully iAyi,e tie saenlen
III Merchants visiting 3 4tlin3re, coasiBiiug in
500 eases Or ASn's Bows ana Youths, CHR KIP
Grain and fhiek B41is; ,S.eileSss wel,ed and
pump suies; Of all Qualities.
700 cases MEMS Boys land Yon1tls' Gait. Kip.
Goat Eaameled and Patent Monroqs jof every
qlaiig welied yelled and pump SGles
100 cases Gents; Calf Enameled and patent Ok.
ford Ties, Congress Boots add Ga,iars.
100 cases Women's Caif. Kip and Goal Pegged
Tics and Bnskins.
$50 eases Ladies' Morocco Kid and Etau,eled
WeY's and Ronnds3 OF all shaEesE Bussins.
sontags. Jenny Lids, Parolf adj Eureka
Ties and Boots.
700 carlbans Ladies' blacE and coore4 SIX and
Lasting Caters snd2 CATERS Bronze Patent
0 and Ensmeled Eureka Parodi ana Jenny
Lind Lace Boo.sa ana Shoes
$50 ca,es and csriooos Misses and children's
Fl Gaiffa Lace Ro1tssahd Shoes, Of an colors.
styles and qualities
HATS
46o casey Men and BqFs' SIX FIR and Wool,
!: MEXICAN kasspth, Cuban, Empire ana JUL
LIEN HATS, o. every color, style gn quail
iuo csses of Panama. cpn,on. Leghorns scnet.
China Pe5rl German Straw, Palm LEAF and
: Canada HAS
! BONNETS.
EDO cases Of Ladies and Misses Silk, Lar +, ard
/ Straw Bonheis rateA sykes
Cur stock has been SELECTED with great care from
tke Eastern manufacturers anf feel warranted
IL saying that il will compare faYofahlr In rariety
5nd prices with that Of ANY other in thct astern
csirs.
We wbuld ask an examination off by Tie Met
chants u Winchester and surfounding eounHes,
before making heir purchases
ORoERs SoLlcfr1D. 10 which prompt attention
9lthe given.
!; Baltimore. FebruarNi6 ts5i.-6t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-03-16
ThefalIcy Of Virginia Fire
Marine Insurance Company,

Jtel tsIIt Poleits on az kinds q Property, 0cga-
dsss, &c, affair and e7sitat4s rates.
Capital s gu, 900. with rover To increase the
same 10 SteO0,G0O.
TIME attention OF The citizens Of Virginia is es.
i pecially inyiied u this Company as Home
Institution, based upon ample capital ami guaran-
teed BY the best Of references and conduetedon the
strieteSt principles ei eanEsf Justice. ana economy
HOME OFFICE WINCHESTER, ~,
JOS SlJeARSON, President
G. S. FUNK, Secretary
o. F. BRESEE, Aetnary.
pIaEdpoRs.
Jos S. Carson n wtn. L. CLARK,
James P. RieIey, James n Burgess,
Lloyd Logan, y. W. Richardson,
yohniKer
b. w HERBERT,
Agent Cor jefferson County.
Aaeast I. ls53--lY.
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"a. 8. EN- AIsourrH.
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1. c. j. cRlPLEY,

ATTORNEY lAT LAW,
WILL prae,,ce n ile cagfgs II Ft5dsficls
w Jsii4soa, SaehanHaaa. s,arreD aud Clarke.
1lofFicE-S T Sfel4es s1asg, trederiek eo IA.
Having knewn- Mr. quiPLEY for 6umbeF ct
years, the uaaersignnd take grearPieasureih sat
ing that kasiness entfaJsa II his care Will BE- Al
u. nded TO with rrnnrtness.
JOHN ALLEM0NG & SON.1 -
LEMLEf & RlTESOUR. s1tftentoiFsa
Juns 30. IS53
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-03-16

ETSenatpr Dorlxsas Is nov The idol Of Southern
b smocrats. batA ,ie history Of the lastyearortwo
teaches any lesso{ ihe stands less chance OF the
Presidency than aItdRst any man il the county
~ Is sacrifcine ais popularity al The North By bis
course On ire Nebfhsza bill, and however much be
i Iaudei andfpeued w tie South IN Democracy
hey viii moi be prepfed oenief into the next Pres
dental canvass inh.s support with the certain ex
peefa;ion oflosipg iN:rthern votes There arefen
chances zone thsf iaur years hence he will be AZ
mI,ch sighted and eaerf denounced as Dickinson
& II ,he presen1 snie Southern Democrats are
always siaunch abSaners Of our peculiar insiitu.
ion when akev iutas:ine anything Is 10 Be gained
frn he WAiss b. sfiiaiisn, but they dsreg III
seh consideratfona dhen The uniig OF The party il
Al sake. Should Douglas, like Dickinson. here
After refuse 10 eoaesee with freescilsrs bis Sou:h
ern friends viii a tiompt TO proclaim hin lac
tionist and eui bis hesuainianee. SanN. Spscfatgf
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DR.. George II. Cooke

OFFERS his ptefassihnal services 70 lie citi-
~ zsns Of Charies;owH ard is Vieinily
Office on Main Street one Door easi az Carriers
Hotel. [Sof ,. 1853
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-03-16

JOHN S. GEAIIAHER
L1afe Third Auaitor Of tie Treasury,.
TWILL atien5 10 claims before Congress or the
w Departments Ills familiarity with the
rnain Of business will enable him 20 be usrfuI 10
claimants Jan. y.
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ey-sG. b. PALMER! de ,Amer;cS5 New.,,,.,
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citiss q Bostoa. New York. and Philadephis and :
daily empowered fotake adtcFfsetents and sbcri,,oe,
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PARLIAMENTARY corner Thisa and cheris.sa
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oliee.
The Shasta courier., 1854-12-16
Cool. We, Accom,nodating.

man by the name of Btbr of Sebastine
county. was lately IN very peculiar crcumsran-
GEES. Whilst absent from home, vagabond by
the name Of Rose made the acquaintance of his
tainsy. aald actually SO far iraDscended the
bonnds ot propriety to induce Mrs. Bahr to
e consent 10 run away from her husband and CO.
habit with him. Accordingly he yoked up
Balp oxen. loaded the cart with the effects
about The house, placed Mrs. Bahr and her two
children on the top Of them, and was about 10
cry, gii up Berry" when Bahr made bis ap-
pearance. He had already heard of his wlie's
uniai;htulness and came up weeping.
"oh, Polly Jane, Polly jane, are you going to
leave me, and ia BE away Bob and Sarinda 2"
Mrs Bahr answered not word, but the atten-
tion of Rose was drawn to the lamentations.
" What is the matter, MIR. Bahrl" said Rose
:" Polly and the children going to be sep
arated from me-" responed Bahr.
''No need of that, Mr.. Bahr, no need of that
Come and go along with us; in fact, we need
you to pack water and chop wood. Cheer up
and come along. Don't look at the dark side Of
life-youll have first rate time. Get up Ber-
ry!-Fawtrille { Ark. } Independent.
The Shasta courier., 1854-12-16

AUTlBroGRAPHY OF Mr.. VAN BUREN.-The
Paris correspondent of the New York Evening
Post writes. under date of October 4h. that Ex-
President Van Buren, is at Vevay, in lSw,zer-
land eal ncstlv at work upon his autobiography
in which he has already advanced some two or
three hundred pages. The writer adds that it
is not designed to publish the work until after
Mr.. Van Burens death, land that event iudg-
ing from his present appearance and condition.
will be many years" Upon this information
the Evening Post remarks:
." Mr.. Van Buren's lite has been an exceed
ingly eventfu and instructive one. and it is due
both to himself and his friends that he should
leave some written record of those portions es-
peclally of his career to which he alone has the
key. Mr. Van Buren, had a wider political ex-
perience. and held more exalted public stations
than have ever been held by any other person
IN this country since the formation of the Gov
ernment He is the only person who has held
It's tonr highest offices, President, Vice Presi-
dem, Secretary of State. and Minister to Eng
land. tie was also a United States Senator
Governor of the State of New York Attorney
General OF the State, State Senator and Surro-
gate of the County of Columbia With his book
and Mr.. Benton's complete. we think the old
Democratic party will stand pretty fair chance
with posteriiy."