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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-11-21

er"No smoking allowed here. sir.~
said steamboat steward to leafer in
the after cabin, with an ignited long aine
in his mouth, Il know 1t. SIR said
Dicky, sand I'm not smoking aloud, !"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-11-21

IA member of the Ohio kcgislas
ture threatened to, bring distiller of the,
State before the House for contempt
The distiller replied that if he did. he
would punish the member by ssopPis.g h;s
dishUery> se
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-11-21

"@ Gentlemen" said an Arkansas
candidate for Congress, "if Pm elected
to this Office. will represent my constit,
uents as the sea represents the earth OF
tn. night contrasts with the day. will
unrivct human society, clean all its parts
and screw it together again, l will cor
rect all senses, purge out all corruption
and 60 through tho enemies Of our party
like a rat going through new cheese
My chief recommendations are, that at a
public dinner given to General -,
ate more than any two men at the table;
at the last election / voted three times fol
the Know Nothing candidate; I've jus1
bought new suit of clothes that will de-
to go to Congress in; and Pve got ths
handsomest sister of any man in A-kan
sas!"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-11-21

~ If two hogsheads make pipe
how many would make cigars
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-11-21

But the revulsion came. Violently
slamming the last door between him and
the scene of his overthrow and disgrace,
the philosopher melting into the man, he
exclaimed, in the bitterness of his heart,
with the very concentration of modification
and despair: 'Slayed! skimned!'.' sALTEp!!!
by the eternal!'
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-11-21
THE BLACKSMITH's TRIAL.

nBY AUSTIN c. BURDICK.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-11-21

the prisoner. He was beloved by all his
townsmen, and but few of them could
believe anything of the reports that had
crept into circulation.
Az I Was in no laarticnlar haste | re.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1855-01-30

From til" LIST of J.nlmry, 1854 to the Goth OF
January, lS55 inclusive, % marriage licenses wcre
issued by thc Clerk OF the County Court of Bcrk;-
ley. What will the girls Of Danyllc. Va, think Of
this ? The clerk of lhe Hastings Court, Of thar
PLACE, states tlu dufNg the year uet euGe6 act Il
single marriage license issued from his ofi,r
Duuville numbers population of twenty-five huu-
ircd, and the remarkable fact mentioned is not s-
cribed to counting being done, but to the ladies
there being tmcommonlv hard to marry All things
being equal if the girls Of panviile did not lack
for counting without the consurhma,ion Of Al single
case of marIriInonv, orliEt extent WAS it carried
on in BERKELEY result in the issue Of % larri1s;
licenses
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1855-01-30

The Boston Crusader Know Nothing paper
says secret political societies present barrier ovc'
which CONSCIENTIOUS au5 good mca never strp.-.
In the same article il also says, TO considerable
extent we submit thar the necessity tor secret So
cicties SO called, has passed. THEY had then pace
and mission" The Know Nothing organizations are
secret poliicl asocietics upon their own showing
But conscicr tuus ana good men cannot over step
such barrier Tie Know Notlinss have over
stepped this barrier. They are not therefore cOu-
scieutious and good men.
Daniel Webster says; ".All secret associations tie
members of which take upon themselves oAtrH"Fdi-
nary obligations, and are bound together by secret
oahs are naturally ofeaousy and just ""t'n
to others aud dangerous 10 The genera! cause OF
ciuH liberty aud good gOrCrnme"t
The Know Nothings have admitted that theirs are
secret associations and tat they bound by secret
oaths, and have even attempted 10 justify thSn--
Therefore the Know Nothing movement upon the
authority Of Daniel Webster is just cause Of alarm
and dangerous to tho general cause Of civil Liberty
and good government
The sth article of the Know-Nothing platform SGT
forth in the american Organ says Ne sh'l! OPP
nose and protest against all G5rlagmeh Of retE'o"S
Ifberly-holding it a cardinal maxim, that religious
faith is question between each individual and hls
God. and over which political government, OF
other human power car rightiuliy exercise any su-
pervision or control any time, in any place or IN
any form" The Crusader, which processes 10 have
II weekly circulation Of $4,000 copies and is, there
fore the organ Of a large portion OF the know
Netting party, says, in speaking OF " letter fFom
one of its correspondents, the suggestion thrown
out, that discrimination might be used in favor OF
those who hold liberal religious iers might be lrtE
enough If it ,Oas practicable sehich is not Tho DIS
eriminotioa would be the gateway 10 innumcraois
evils This paper is willing then, to proseri1e all
Catholics, even those who hold liberal religious
picws," it will make discrimination : ior that
would be inlpracticable." 1t attempts to abTIdge
RELIGIOUS liberty, and to exercise supervision over
that religious faith which is question between
each individual aud his God. Therefore the Knew
Nothings whose organ 1t is and whose platform: 1t
publishes, undertake to do that which no poi'i-,
cal government or other hrman power, can T''''y
do, at a-,y time in any place or many form:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1855-01-30
Funeral ObscouJ.s

The remains Of tie late Col. Z. r. Hunter, who
died Of cholera in Bath, Morgan county, Va. in
September last were brought here for iutcrlncut on
Wednesday last.
The ohScquics took place on the following day, and
brought together thu largest concoursc of people
ever assembled here on funeral OCCASION The de-
ceased officer of high standing in the Mason
c fraternity, and was likewise member of She Odd
Fellows, Red Men, and United Brothers. All thrse
orders were out in procession, AMI were joined by
many visiting members from different portions of
the country. The procession, headed by the Shop
hcrlstovn Brass Band, formed about IL o'clock and
receiving remains ut the Railroad proceeded TO
the Episcopal grave ward, and after the ceremonies
OF iutcrmcnt TO the VI. +. Church, where address
appropriate to the occasion delivered by tho
Rev. Dr. james D. MrCihc Of Wheeling. Tue. SER
vices at the Church opened with prNycr by
Rev. Mr.. Sprigg, and closed with bcncdiction by
Rev. Mr.. TIuh.-.NuttnSJmg ECgnJljcuA.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1855-01-30
Latc l.orcicn Vow.

The steamer Pacific arrived At New York on Thurs
day morni"g with Li+crpool dstes to the 18th INST.
and brings intelligence OF the arcertancc by the
Gar Of tcri..s OF peace between the Allies and i;3.
sin. No armistcc however. Las yet t,ksH place,
nn.! it is ,l,ubted whether ussfas acceptance OF ;Ie
four points of the guarantee is unconditional
The seize u: Scbnstopol remnn unchanged but it is
reported ,hat the Russians have rccrossci the y III
ubc. defeated the Turks and taken TaItzcha aud
Bnldagh
Cotton las slightly advanced. The market in
hrc,dsuAs represented to he heavy, aud the dcm:r'd
for SPECULATION ccas
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1855-01-30
What has the Democracy to Fear?


Democratic party has nothing TO fear in the
= contest Their principles are immrtabie,
,'not he destroyed-i aud until they are, the
Us nothing to fear. Clouds as dark and por-
! as those that hang over the party to-day,
s.'s' tin the past storms far more fierce than the
:, nave howled around 1t, threatening to sweep
ss'tFuctiOn. Their Ightnings flashed, and
@uadeFbolts did their execution, while the
spent their fury, aud passed away, and there
we old Democratic party-unharmed
q Its native strength, True, the terror Of
! ''"4' had been felt, for they had stricken down
y "pIesS trunks, the rotten and decayed
As the thunder storms of August
%s atmosphere and send vigorous lively
.alo all things of lite, so the political storms
tASS over our country, only purify the Demo
>, plf'y' and send vigorous, active health
d. lis Organization, Democrats, you have
..,. % fear. The same power that has placed
!. 'Inies of your country so often in youE bands
past will, in the future, eutrust it to your
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1855-01-30
Jefferson ne1o0F5f "a. ,l35'5,.ia

SESon democratic sNdlOCiRtOn.
FuFsHapt to notice quite large and enthusiastic
mee'hg OF the Democracy assembled ii Jefferson
hali on Friday 26th nst, and
On motion of j. W. Bellsr, E. ". Asquith wa.
S"iieo 10 the Chair and VIM. Lucas, Jr, appointed
secretary j. w. Beller stared the object of the
meeting was to form Democratic Association for
'ne more efficient organization Of the party in the
approaching canvass. The following gentlemen
were elected permanent officers Of the association
viz:
E N. AsQUITH, President
r. W. BAYLOR
II. l.. UPIE Vice President
.: W; SELLER, being from each district
III LUCAS, IN the County.
Dr. D. v 4 Ef f. W1Gsn Secretaries.
j. T. GiB5oS, Treasurer.
On motion of R. ". BAYLOR ii was
Rssoired, That This ASSOCIATION be STYLED the
Jefferson Democratic Association
ResoIr'd, That this Association approve ard rat
liy the nominations made at Siauntou on the 81 st
VI N"NGh'ner last and that every member viii leave
unemployed nohOncrable 10 secure the eegtion
OF the said nominees
-. Res0trsd, That Committee lie appointed br the
Lhair TO invite the iiOus. Henry \. Wise Elisha W
McCOnlas. aud Willis Z. Bocock 10 address tie citi-
Zens OF thIs county on the th;rd Monday in March
next IT Icing the first day of our Quarterly Court
to them.
Whercupon, the Chair appointed the following
gentlemen said committee vH:--It W. Baylor Col
T. atcs. Col. f. Lucas and J. T. Gibson a.n1 on
motion; the Chair was added to the list.
Resoirrd That this ssocialion recommend to the
other coHnties in THIS Congressional district a Con
ycutiou. 20 he held ut CharluStown on the Ssh dav
OF March next for tie purpose Of nominating a can
ddae TO represent This district in the next Congress
, Of the United States
On motion of J, r Gibson it WAS
Rcsoired That the Democracy be requcs5cd to
hni' Frc' met meetings, for the purpose of anpou-
ing delegates to attend Convention to be hald in
this place ut March Court, to nominate candidates
TO represent this conty in the House Of Dele
gates: and also, that the Democracy of Berkeley
gates to the Senatorial Convention. to he held at
MurtinsJurg, - i'll March next bciur Court
dav.
On motion Of J. ". BeIler it was
RcsUiref. That the Chair appoint n committee Of
five to draft Constitution and By-Laws for this
AssOriatiou and draw resolutions to he repOctrd
at the next meeting. The CHAIR appointed S X
Donavin, ThHs. G. Green, J. 7. Gibson VIVA Lucas.
Jr. and Y. J. Hawks.
Rcs0lrCi That the Chair appoint Il Committee of
Vigilance consisting III twenty, lry,lr each precinct
in the county.
On motion Of J. Eouglns. il w0s
ReS0IcCi That TIC Gfrecn, }. T Gibson and " BAY
or lie appointed Il committee to prepare address 10
the voters of the county The Association was th"n
cloqucnilv addressed by S. X. Donavin. ard hv
George Y ashngtOu; whercuI,on. the mcciur nd-
iUurnvd t" assemble on Friday next at p. NJ Feb
ruurv 2nA. +. VI. ASQUITII, President.
wv. LJCAS, in, SrcrctI-y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1855-01-30

Jefferson Democratic Association.
Iectyuce 10 another column, it will be seen
amrciinE of the Democracy Was held at Jetter-
-1-. OH Friday, the Goth ult., and an Associ"
oT"sl ;Jr the more efficient organization of
Democracy Of the county in the coming contest.
meeting adjourncl to meet again Friday
at o'clock. ?. ". when resolutions kill ic
3D. and an address prepared to the voters of the
Iif, by IL committee appointed for that purpose
address will he laid ls>ore our readers in our
ssuc We hope that ull those who feel an in
@'a the cause Of their party, will be in attend
On Friday next AUd ali should remember
'-eEc never Was = time, When more active and
.s''c eNcrtioa WAS required on our part than the
XII Our enemies arc, aud have for a long tune,
'-su'e!y employed in Seducing the Uuwary into
sent order, ier the avowcd purpose Of defeat
-SOetnoc'Sue party. Their organization is per-
al o0und together by solemn oatls, and they
-s'ty eNuiring over our anticipated overwhelm-
seat flour defeat is certain by the union of our
I'ales tue Wings, with the Know-Nothiuys, let
a'A iik1men, and fall fighting in the ranks with
SEQ the foe, in the cause Of our principles. and
'>-ee OF our cherished faith They may triumph
Easou, but their triumph will not last; demo
LAY be crushed TO the earth, but her princi-
Sc immortal. and must ultimately triumph over
.'ston-lor truth, crushed to earth, Will rise
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1855-01-30
cnngressional Conrention.

1t will be seen by resolution adopted oY the
Democratic Association, on Friday last that tho
Democracy of this county prefer Charestown as the
,,rs for holding the next Congressional Convention
We think ii is due to us and hope that the Demo
ratio nress, throughout the DDtFict win acquice-
The ssas,oriol Convention is due Berkeley.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1855-01-30
VIRGINIA, to wit:

' iHSI IN II 10 VII:
Il, Mc Circuit Court Of jefferson county,
James J. Miller Plaintiff,
AGAINST IN CLI A\CEpV
VIM. Hoof adnnst ratnr and " "
others, DsfenaHntS.
7 the last term of said Court, n. S. White, ESQ.
n for whose said suit was instituted moved the
the 2th OF October, 1854, to discontinue the
said the ground that he atisfcu that
further rcirfcoud be afforded him by the court than
had heretofore been given him, and he unwilling
to prosecute said suit further at hia Butitnp
pcpriur To the court that there other persons
who might be Interested in prosccutn said suit; the
court declined at this TO discontinue the same,
and ordered the undersigned to PUBLISH nsOmencws-
paper printed in Charlrstown notice for four weeks
that unless between this and the next term of said
court si,id parties Interested of thcm should
appear before the undersigned to carry out the order
Of reference heretofore made in said suit, should
appear before the said court att prose-
cute this suit further that at the next term of said
court, snid suit would be dismissed. Pursuant to
said order the undersigned hereby gives said notice
TO the Creditors of William IIpOT, decd, and all
other persons Interested in said suit.
SANL. STONE,
Januarv I6, IS56-5t Commissioner.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1855-01-30

rr, Ere. others hv the same Artistcs all gina
hsidcs splrnid Pictures by Allston Suiiy Hey
1,ol,s ~, P.-is, Drugity, Coli, Chapman, avid
Vcrnct stu ,rt, Herbert, Tnrk, bennington, lie Il
Bartlett Srlg,ss. Huntington, Johauoh, 81 l, nri
K,IlbrlnctE IS, bauh, Pcrkus, Lewis, Ellis, H. ~
t, and mind fully described in the catalogue, VIII,
Will be furw: r,icd IN application by letter, post paid
~ The SrrptE ~ ,,.hu will answer by return mail
I TERMS FOR CLUBS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1855-01-30
5vAIUABLR I'RAe,Tl . on Land

will sell at private sale, the FARM IN " hich re-
side containing 40 ACRES Of which about % arEcs
am. IN Timber. This land lies Immediately On tl,e
'Turnuike Read leading froIu SicphrTdstONrn TO
Smitifirld and within half mile 81 Kerneysville
and tI.J Depot the Baltimore aud Ohio Railroad,
and i eullR IN fertility amy land il, fhr ncilhoT
hood ans. is now in good heart. There d sub
"a stantiaI LOG DWELLING, AID also II good
fsSSf5s TENANT HOUSE. n STABLE, II n"Icr-
Las ~ failing Well and other cVnvcuiCpecs on the
fitrIn Also, 4 YOUNG ORCHARD II rh,riCc fruit
The terms ~ be Ut'dr known upon application 10
t. sIibS,,i,r in person, or by letter addressed
linn AT kcrnevsyille jefferson county. Virginia
MICHAEL Blue
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1855-01-30
CRATIC NOMINATIONS.
ocracv and Federalism.

uF APPOMAToN.
.ocracy and Federalism.
w.. ,,a. An organization based upOnpurer
7'' =, having in view the working out of
t,rr aims, than that Of the Democrat
- -. country. From its institution down
81 On, hour, ii has been the faithful support
,,,,,ri.u. and the true friend and advo-
-, -. without exhibiting a single instance
=, its principles, or desire to build up
,,.fjct with the perfect freedom aud
C.rcrr citizen. 1t has lubored earnestly
..1ry to sustain, in their nncontamipatcd
;..,f,rriDus Of the Country, and 10 tlwart
..;,ns Of those who are constantly tOiling
=. ,rejr purposes, and build up thereon a
,-,;,;rc,e and monopoly inconsistent with
',,5 meaning Of tic Constitution.
~ ,Ea Democratic party, says the Lancaster
-..- has succeeded in eGuctiug It's purposes,
.:.,o,r of the Republic answer. With but
..,s exceptions, for short periods. the Gov
l5s been administered by democrats,
nose guidance the experiment in free gov
80, ane time considered a doubtful problem,
emfpcutIY successful. Under its foster
die feeble beginnings Of the Government
,rg into magnitude and greatness, so much
= FIlH'H 81
is!'H'9 "''' 49, iD,'1'' '','4
.-,s an.""s ''' Nous '''' '.' ','I' -
'.y'I '''-''' '''' ,'''' 90 Il, '''' '''' e.
IL. constitute Il great and powerful people
.-,-a in extent and variety. IS second 10
7le'''' - 49, W., - W.
.l' ''F-''.'-'7 I'M '''''''''' ''''4
''s'! s'-- '''' 49,,
asl WIN '''1
g -A'e' NV.''O1 "'','-''' - 0'''
o.1ln' e"''' ''i'e "'','''i '''e'i 'i''''' "oL''-
1'cs' anu " ''''' % R'0' ','''S 'I'''' ",''
d 10 tue genius anu enc. IT'S " our Peoi''''
2PacI'! 'o' ""! "''''' '.''''3 ','''' 9'9
e opportunity - ms 'o' e'''' ~. '1'0
rssa's are "''','.' '''''""''"iG 70 '''' "'Suo'''
ia@or5A'I' i''"''i''' "I'" us ""Pl'E "u"''''-
meet all I've wants """ "''''e9 81 Pe"PIe'
l-c'' '"'"' ,,'7 At . -
III the i'''S"'' % "o- Wy ''','' '''''s'
appreciate 'i'a '.'.s'' u ''''''''' ana ."'i'0
s'i".Ns ''''' ''''s ''S '''''' ''''1' ~
'.'''-
has ''" 10 S''"-I't "''''' anu o'''I''"C 81
..t.s o?g'-iii'" oil io"tI''lSh l" us u"''"'-
Doris 10 "'ii'7'Ih" ''' '"''"'''''e" u '''
e. Thai party 'r"c 10 lis n"c'cHl 'nSl'ne's,
-lz"!lI icFt"At'il 10 lis ''"c'"I ""''o"S VI
-'oaHu lo"ot' ""H las vigorously '"'o'e'' 70
..e s"'o The legislation Oh inc country ''c''s-
tus'acIlc" and monopoly winch All expert
Us shown 10 tie dan -'iO"' ID ''tlr 'e""c"'E'
--ooHs III their results l!''u II not "ten Tor
sr.".r.S md uH'c'ain"S "pi"''"oh o' FcucFc'-
s.. III peace ana war our country ""u''r
IS. have Derh I'F |" "'''"c u I'c' PIeSe"'
4s.i"". H'e'f ''.'''- '''''' dts ''e'' "1''"'-
''I Tue H'"' u '''c 0""'''''' I''' "'"e "N'
a.Hl agi OF legislature no" upon '"e STATUTE
sol The N""o"' h-S nee" '''e "o'N Vi '4e De'n-
7T'-, IN Spite" al ''H "I''' ''i'' ,i,''' l'''' OPP
.- %. t''''''>'"i ana every Ul,ns ''''' mas
..nl 10 '"' injury anu u''-''''' Vi '''e
7'' ''-' "'"''"" ON % cue, ''''S'', ''N VIZ
oil '"' '''o' -'''s.'' anu ms ''''.''i''''
e1'0''" '"sr ","" /" '''' ''"S' u ,'t i'''' ''''
u '-' Va, '''e'," parry Has o'''''' : U'S''t"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1855-01-30
s .he jefferson Debating society.

~ - SHSOH Ocudl4ll6 ESOSASS4
y. t'1t public discussion of the Society will
H. e on Thursday, February LIST. ]. R. Tuck
\. "nO' in consequence Of indispositiOn, was
s,i,..' a''end the previous meeting, has accepted
bs' !, to deliver an address before the So
,p1I evening. All shqulL avail thenaelves
sssspeFtuuity of hearing Mr.. Tucker. The
,or discussion is, sbapld Representatives
-. u Of their constituents, as expressed by
Polemics ], I, Gibson, Lawson Bolts,
1. 81 GepFge Washington. The public are
y attend
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Hnn.Inl,nXn 800, :.

$50 far we have ascert ained, no public or private
ST amer Canada in regnrd to the health of the
American minister At Paris In the absence of all
Information, it is hut reasonable to infer thai a
ca4nge for The beIier had aiken place in the cond-
-;tIlioH
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1855-01-30
FOR CLAIMS

WASHING CITY, d. c.
TNIIE undersigned, who ha, been in the above bust
i for several years, beg leave to tender hsser
vices to all persons having claims against the Gene
raj Government, purtic ulary TO the surviving Sol
dcrs, their Widows or Children of the war of
1872, also the Florida War, the Revolutionary War,
or to those who have lost Horses in the Florida
Mexican Wars. His long experience, having been
employed clerk for several years in the Pension
Office, cmrbl"z him fully t" Investigate nil
claims only unst that Department, but in nll
the departments Of the Governments lie thinks that
he can procure for nil those who Served ono month
who have received 30 acres of land, lG0acrcs.
Suspended claims Otall kinds particularly attend
ed to.
Revolutionary Soldiers who served any time, their
Widows, or Children, are entitled to pensions
lands.
Ills ehar"cs will be moderate.
lie respectfully refers to each delegation in Con-
.;r,sa for his Ga p0citv and honesty
Al cnuIpuHiCuti0iIs post paid.
San. 10 l>55-Gnl THOMAS LUMPETN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1855-01-30
CEnAR LAWN FOR SALE.


JTyIIL be- solp private sale the Farm known by
w theutnIc pf CEDAR Lawn formerly the residence
Johu r \. Washington, dec lylts;, IA Jefferson
county. Va, out tlfrcr miles : W. OF ChariestuNn n,
, III. rsd .si,. from BerryVille 10 letuwE and
al, ono mil. SOUTH OF the aarpersFerry nd smith
field turnpike adjoining tir hrnls of John X Elass,
George Isler Mrs II. J.. ilrxar'ier, Tho< B. WASH
itgtOn, d. SolIay aud others, continuing about go
ACRES. ah.ntr 81 VI which axe ia fine timber. The
Improvements cuIis-t"i handsome reestoTy hEtcK
DySEt LiSe forty feet lstfc. Gith a tVro$t"ry Wing
30 feet bv ~ feet RrrII. Corn hpt's', Milk
house and Nero Cal,ius Alsn. large orchard "l
c!,aiec AEplr< and young Peach Orchard recently
planted The Lawn ant premises cisrf'!y arr hi"h-
lv improved v Shruhbcr and lRrg', Nri"y 81 hand
some Ornamental and Fruit Trr"s There ! Il CS-
tern convenient. and never failing we'll pi pure
Limestone W aicr about loo wards distant The farm
in shape J. rueriv s,luarp llsclrr:d l. in tinr stas
of cultivation aud the sn ~ superior quality ittas
every convenience market, being in the re.llai'
vicinity uf The Winchester and EErper--t Ferry Rnll-
road and V;shii. nrilCs of tue Baltic ana olhn
Railroad. The place i well known and ;riiGg' rr
Is ono Of the most desirable & Of its size in tie al
lev Pcrsus who contCnlpat" purchasing, can hc IN
formed to- the Of sale ly consulting ia, ia
person. by letter addressed to at CiurivsIoVn,
JcirursI. county, Va -
For himself and III behalf ol Tia, other dcViSes
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1855-01-30
COAL. CON-, CON

COAL, COAL, COAL.
i RESPECTFULLY advise those who deal in either
BTTENIESOUS or ANTHRACITE COAL, for do
nrstic public purposes, TO give me their orders as
carly possible, to prevent delay or disappointment
in their supplies.
This course is essential, because of the immensely
increased demand which all the faCihtcs0 the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in its transportation.
Address, e~s JAMES \. BECkHAM
July Is, IS5I-tf [FPl Baltimore, Md.
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NOTICE.
CORNERSTONE OFFICE,

CHARLEsTOv,S Jan. LIST, 1850
TNIIE creditors Of the late William C. Worthimgt"n
4 Of his estate, hereby notified that on Wed
nr5ay The 18th Gay JanuRry, 1900, my oillr"1n
ChurlSOwIi, ill receive proof of all debit or dG
nInIIdS gIust r-Ic said dccc1rnt or his estate
LAWSON ROTTS.
Lnn o Conn lissinmcr.
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