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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-07-18
NOtiCe.

DERSONS indebted to the late firms Of G.. ".
Lei,curing Co.. Rippon, Loisenring, Son
i, Co.. az Chariestown. and Lciscurine i Son, at
Iiarrcr's Perry. will please make payment imme-
datev to the undersigned trustees, and save costs.
WN H. TRAVERS,
BENZ, I. LEISENRlNG,
July Z. isg--2t' Trustees.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-07-18
InIIrr.llE Crafuatcs.

"ss.s mentioned among the graduates at
r-s University Of Virginia the names Of
L-"uV CLINTON GNLAHEa and CHARLES ".
u--LAWst sons Of HI. Gallaher, Esq. Of
Augusta County The former TO the schools
Of Latin. Greek and Moral Philosophy, and
.le latter il French
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-07-18

MFssEs EDiToRs:
The name Of your excellent paper, indicates
Il q be a channel, through which any thing
bearing upon the good Of the community may
have expression. desire 20 direct the atten-
ton Of the christian portion Of this community
10 the alarming prevalence Of intemperance, or
the excessive use Of intoxicating drink. The
phases at which it Is verded are many and the
facilities Of obtaining il 50 easy, that even the
child " need not eer therein" Under such
state Of things il is no wonder, that drunkenness
st,lls o,,- streets hv daylight, and reves Wild
IL dpr;n, The night season. During the last
49, r,7-, ss,rea 70 hold high carnival, and
s,srcs zee witnessed. hUmiliating to q evil
- -,rcb less a christiauized people. The
.-,,j nome Of our town is impeaehed and the
- n morality is low in The estimation Of the
stranger amoug Us. It is 20 be feared the ven
ders of alcoholic drink set the law at defiance,
making sale Of IL on The Sabbath, 70 those IN
der q years Of age, and O. such Us are IN the
Lab.tol getting intoxicated. thus t2yielHug Their
bend and rendering themselves liable 70 hea-
Wv fine. and the closing of their establishments
VIVA. we need In the situation Is 8 solid tenn
ue~sr-r organization on total abstinence pun-
,fplss. such IS tiourshed N tie town prior %
die MAR Are ,hcge not enough OF good and
time men among us 70 vind.cate such pylnci-
r!.e is there not sufficient moral power and
stamina % rear and maintain such an institU-
nong t,u,. SO. Let Us raly to the rescue.
Th-rv ourselves .uta the breach and If possible
STAY th. fiery tile Of intemperance. Our chill
dreu demand &C., for they may be made drunk
ards. Uur Young men dcmantit, who are fast
getting into thcmcshcs Of the Siren feud. Ou
cherished hopes Coz the future well being Of Oh.
fellows. as christians AID pL.lautAI0Vis;.
p-omp; rs 90 the effort. -.-...
TOTAL ABSTINENCE
C-.-.f.-tryy- Irlv 18th 1867.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-07-18

I AIDES who desire u have their Hair SHAM
] iPOOED, can do 50 BY sending for me atmy Bar
ber shop in this place. viii 60 to the residence
o.! any lady who wishes ne TO do so.
SAMUEL BROWN,
Cb,~1sstoyrn Nav 50 Barber.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-07-18

UyIvlg5Jrv oF EIE6ISIA.-We are glad to
see G.t this av1i-e institution Of Virginia
has recovered ..om tie effects Of the late war,
and IS rapidly rcgoiaiu- It's ancient prosperity.
To has most able corps % professors, and is
not surpassed iu It's educational advantages by
any institution IN the country. The next sco-
SIS. ta-irs Oh the Ist # October next.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-07-18
Third Supply.


7 OAF Refined and Brown SuEsrs, Coffee OF all
( 4 qualities, Fine and Course salt, Molasses and
the celebrated New York Golden Drip Syrup very
heavy and Of fine flavor for sale By
MAY 2. 1867. KEARSLEY a SHEERER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-07-18
Farm for Sale.
INTENDING to remove IRON the county /
5 ot..r NY farm. containing


/ o,y,r my farm. containing
81 Acres,
living ~ miles from Lexington. ou ta' Moth
River Canal, for sale privately until the Is; DAY
Of August. Il not sold before that time, It wall
on tina, LAY be offered to the highest bidder
Tw1-,lisas Of ;hc land is cleared and the bal
aace heavily tiulered. 1t is well watered ;
there being Eve ucvof-iIling springs. There
Is good Peach and Apple Orchard OF young
trees. There is one of the best sites for Dis
tUl,.y on the land that can be found in the
State. IS 10 terms. &c. address
TUOS. Z. STRATTON.
Tun.ll. lS57-2t. Lexington, Va.
Clarlestown Free Press copy times aud
send bill! % subscriber Gazette.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-07-18

WAVING qualified as Administrator o. tho Is
I I tate oS Charl johnson, deceased, desire
rlrii,s indebted 20 know that their Accounts &c,
are now ready. Prompt payment is expected.
And rartie, having claims, will present them 10
the undersigned properly authenticated FOR settle
mont that Inc business Of the Estl,a may be closed
up 40 once. W. u. NENN ~,
Harper, Ferry, ". Va. ddn'r.
july II, lSC7-tE SPIT Copy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-07-18
BRICK FOR SALE.

WE have for sale on the Farm of Henry b.
w Davenport, within a short distance Of the
corporate limits OF Charlestown. ONEHU NDRLD
AND TEN THOUSAND BKICE, just burned -
We are prepared 70 s.il them either st the kiln or
delivered in Jharlestown. ...,.
HENRY 3. DAVENPORT,
RICHARD \. uESSEl.
Jclv4. l5GT--3t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-07-18

The Rev. Moses D. Hoge, D. D., Of Rich
nond. has been called BY the Presbyterian con-
grseation- in Lexington, Va, to supply the va
cancy made bvtSe retirement ct tho Rev D.
TrrI....
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NOticc.

Z HAVE made ont al accounts, ald must insist
ON Immediate settlement The Books mu.f be
closed. From this date ] must do n strict CASH
hu-.1uss-nD exceptions made.
JeBe %. lsti-tf J.R. AVIS.
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LOOK AT THISl
Good Investment.

rNHE undersigned has 90 hand
New and Fine Set Of
BLACK WALNUT PARL0R FURNITURE,
Of first quality. consisting Of one Sofa one Arm
Chair. six Chairs, one Marble-TOp Table. and one
What Not, which he viii sell on reasonable terms.
ANY one wishing 20 buy will do well TO call ano eA-
am,ue, as a bargain can be had ,.,,,
Ha-pers Ferry, West Va, July II, lSG'-St'
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Arctic Soda.

our Fountain Is now and will be kept in opera
I J ton during the Summer season. All wishing
90 BE- refreshed BY a cool and sparkling glass OF
Arctic Soda Water are invited to give US a call
Nsvls CAMPBELL A MASON.
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,ruOs. j.. ROssER

Commission Merchant,
No. 10 CAMDEN STREET,
BALTIMORE, Nh
7 MOST respectfully call upon my Valley friends
for the c0nsiynments OF
AZ Kinds Of Country Produce-
CORN, WHEAT, OATS, RYE, TOBACCO,
Cotton, Wool, Leather, Bacon, Lard, Butter,
Lumber, Oak Stares Shingles, CATTLE,
SHEEP, HOGS, HORSES, &C.
also offer my services as Agent FOR the pur-
chase Of goods OF all descriptions Seeds Fertile
gers. Farming Implements, Groceries, &c.
Assisted by the best experience Of the City, |
feel fully prepared 70 satisfy all who viii give ne
the opportunity. THOS. L. ROSSER.
June 8, lS67-ly.
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To All Whom 1t May
CONCERN.

INTENDING to publish new DESCRIPTIVE
| CIRCULAR about the lst gully which We
will scatter broadcast over Maryland, Pennsylva-
ME, and the more Northern States, respectfully
ask all persons wishing 10 avail themselves OF the
benefits Of our agency, 20 send or hand us a de-
scription Of their LANDS, &c, BY the 25th Of this
month. Every effort win be made 20 obtain pur-
chasers for al properties on eur beoks.
BROWN &-ENGLE,
June 20, 1857. Real Estate Agents.
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sShnlilnOOinE

March q. ls67-6m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-07-18
SUaTAC.
7 WILL buv MI the SuNAC that is PURE, an,
properly gathered and cured and pay Cash fol
it at the rate OF
One DoIlar FOR I00 Pounds
or MORE, ACCORDING TO QUALITY.

Directions.
Il NAV be wilted in the sun, but not left out in
the dew; il must be cured under cover and not al,
lowed TO get wet II must be thoroughly cured
or il cannot be received, for Il will heat and spoil
this must b. strictly Observed It should not be
gathered until the leaves axe fully grown nor after
they have turned much red. The Red Berries
must be thrown out.
The Leaf is what is wanted but 10 facilitate the
only, on the old bushes, may ne pat in-but the
rank growth Of this yeas, from The ground. must
be topped and bladed as tae stock viii net BE- "a,
ken. For this quality Of Slmac viii be paid Sl,Oo
per one hundred pounds, but Tor Snmac stripTed
or threshed OIL free from stem more will be paid.
w Bags will be furnished FOR bringing il in, by
APPLYING at the Suuac Factory on Brsddock st.
above the run, Winchesic-, Virginia.
GERMAN SMITH
June q, l5C7-5m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-07-18

store House lOI INtlll-
T9NUE undersigned viii rcut for one year, or for
aluacer time II desired, my STORE HOUSE,
located 10 Icctown, Jefferson County. This build
iug contains a commodious Store Room, with two
room, above. The Post Office IS in this building,
and the appointment as p. NJ. may be obtained At
once GEO. W. NICELY.
Tupp ~ f>r-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-07-18
The Ball Opened!
10 the Public.

7 TENDER my thanks to the public for the liberal
patronage received during the last two years,
while doing business for the firm Of G.. W. Lessen
ring Co., and hope by courtesy and accommoda-
ton 10 meet with continuance ofthe same. pro-
nose To sell as low as similar articles can be pur-
chased elsewhere in this market, and 20 give iuIi
satisfaction both in quality and prices VIII also
take in exchange for goods. Dried Fruit Dutter,
Eggs Rags, DC. The public are especially invited
to call and examine my stock. No trouble 70 show
Nav 30. 1867. ii. b. FRYER.
7 AIDES IEandkcrchiefs. Plain, Hemstitched
I and Worked Ladies Cuffs and Collars, ORES.
Bpttons. Gents Handkerchefs, Plain and Bordered
Gents Collars. Paper and Linen; Neck Ties Gloves
Hosiery, Knitting Gotten, &C. just received ana ioF
sale by ~ NJ" EhL'
April %, 1867.
DIo and Laguvra Coffee, Green aud Black Tea.
II White and Brown Sugars, Syru2s, Mackerel
and Coal Oil, FOR sale b. u. III" ELL
April p, 1851.
lust received. one load of Clay Crooks, from the
y Shepherdstown Pottery, ID. BON Lii
1TATTIYG and Table Oil Cloth, for salc by
nj Anil 25. d. HOWELL.
IIoAL OIL Lamps. Lanterns, Chimneys. Wicks,
| and Patent Axle Grease. D. HOW ELL.
lust received a new supply Of handsome Dress
81 Goods. Cassiueres, B,esched Cottons' 6e.' az
,rontIv reduced prices Call and get bargains at
lane G. 1867. d. H0WELLS.
JVTHITE and Brown Sugar. Coffee, Tea, Rice,
W Chocolate, &c. just received by
June s. D. ~" hLi',
INDOOR OIL Cloth aud Mating, Just received by
June6 D. Ho" hLL.
DRESS GOODS.
AM in recent Of an assortment Of handsome
! DRESS GOODS. and respectfully solicit az in
'PJIs s1e i oy 'l' "''''' nj. HEIsKELL
TCST received supply of Bidwelrs Coal Oil
d Axle Grease for Carriages, Wagons, &C. war
F'1 iGa. 'He , 9f;' III D''' HI. HEIsKELL.
UEROsEYE oIL-just received, IS ccHtsPer
N iSI sI;,'h' HEIsKELL.
(HATNS-Trace, Breast, Halter, Bearing, Stay,
{ Fifb Srrcad and Log Chains. with warrant;
F0RKS-Pitch, Hay and Manure Forks, Of supe-
rior quality, cheapest in market; for sale By
July4. D. HUMPHREYS co.
C1AWS.-5O. 50 sud 81 inch Circular Saws, war
- ranted at less than Baltimore prices
JuIya d. HUMPHREYS Gu.
EACaLxE OIL s~- -alz-by
VI July Z. D. HUMPHREYS & co.
CHAMPION Clothes Wringers. for sale by
L July 1. d. HUMPHREYS CO
N EFRlGERAToRS. for sale BY
X Nav2 D. HUMPHREYS co.
DORDEAUX OIL. fresh and genuine, for sale oy
ID July 4. KEARSLEI SHEEHEk.
I ARD OIL, for sale BY -,,
July 4. KEARSLET ShhkkEh-
TISH.-5Obbls new Potomac Roe Herring war
rauted superior quality and all Roe Herring,
in half barrels. Also, Shad and Aackerel ier sale
nv KEARSLEY & SHEEREB.
ice HIVES. We have now on hand Twenty
Is Eve L.ngsuoth's Patent Bee Hives, painted
and ready for delivery, manufactured IN the very
hest manner. REARSLEY K SHEERER.
n LARGE C-r-ts 49, or Nscb,ss Co7s,s fof
- .-.srv 5---'---'-
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AIsOUITH 9 EEC.,

Druggists &c ApothecarieS,
4 RE prepared TO furnish everything in their
~ line upon the most desirable tsrms. They
have in store tie largest and most complete stock
OF goods they have ever Offered to the public
Their stock of f-
DRUGS, CHEMICALS,
Patent and Family Msdicaes is endless in variety.
They would call the attention OF Country Physi-
clans 10 such articles are used in their practice,
feeling confident they uaake IL to their interest
70 buy from them instead Of going to Baltimore.
Their stock OF
Druggists Fancy Goods,
Perfumery, Soaps,
Preparations for Dyeing, Preserving and Dressing
the Hair, Tooth Nail ard Hair Brushes, Combs,
Dressing Fine, de-, seQna TO tina; Of any similar
establishment in the valley
Prescriptions entrusted TO them will be con-
pounded with neatness and accuracy.
Persons wishing suppiyof
Paints, Oils, Window Glass,
DYES. varnishes, oolors and eserythng in the line
OF Painters Materials, va fad their stock large
aad as cheap as they eau be sUl,banvwhere
A fne assortment. OF Paper aad EITelJpea for
Ladies or Office use.
They are the Wbolesnle Distributing Agents for
the Morning Star BJtters Company for this and
Clarke Counties Merchants wishing ;hern by the
Case can procure thqm = the Company's Whole
sale price. .e,
All the above mentioned goods they offer at low
figures for CASH. Nc goods sold on credit.
Persons owing them val please come forward
and settle. CustomeFs viii bear in mind tbat they
do not do a credit bpsiness. When Indulgence 5s
given, accounts mus BE settled the lst Of every
month.
June Is, 1867
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-07-18
WILLIAM ]. STErHENS.
IrcSpass on tie case III dSsmpsii
and attachment.

IreSpGss on tie case III assnpSlt
and attachment.
The object Of this suit is TO obtain a Judge
ment for Sl460,29, with interest on Sl79,45,
part thereof, from Aug. 18th, 1866 TIL paid.
with Ikeinterest ON Sl22,0S, part thereof, from.
June l4th, 1866, It'll paid, with likeiniercst on
S7O,4s. another part thereof, from Nov. l4th,
1866, till paid, with like interest on S492,G2,
another part thereof frum December "a, 1906,
till paid, with Ike interest on ST29,SS,
another part thereof, from Feb. l2th, 1867, MI
paid; and It appearing upon affidavit filed IN
this suit tha. said defendant is not resident OF
this State, he is hereby required 70 appear
within one month after due publication of this
order, and do what is necessary to protect bis
interests III this matter
1t is further ordered that a cnpy Of tits Or
der be published once week f6r Four success
sive weeks in some newspaper in sail County.
and posted az the front door Of lie Court
House thereof on tie frs; Monday after the
Date Cf this order.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-07-18

I An making weeSly acceSsions 10 my stock Of
I MILLINERY GOODS, to which invite the
attention o. the ladies. Ny assortment includes,
ALWAYS. the newest STYLES.
June Is. 1867. MAGGIE ". JOHNSON.
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still Another Chance.
Z HAVE al the NEGATIVES I made in Charles
I town. and will furnish PHOTOGRAPHS from
tdcm 81 20 cents apiece. Orders sent by mail at
tended 90 promptly Enclose the money by mail
az nv risk. Address me as follows
A. T. SMITH.
Box l4T Charlottesville, Va.
~ - fse- g.,
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REV GOODS

AT Elk BRANCH
HAVE inst returned from the City, and again
! rapleuishing by fresh arrival Of Seasonable
Goods. Come and see at the Brick Store House
above The Church J. S. MELVIN.
DalEeld's Depot July II, 1867.
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Land Agents.

IN p. PENDLETON has associated With HAYS
l MICKEY, late Of Pennsylvania, in the sale OF
LANDS aud other REAL ESTATE. Having taken license
for the purpose, will be pleased 20 serve any per
sons in the counties Of Clarke, Warren, Loudoun,
Frederick and jefferson. They having made oN-
tensive arrangements 60 secure purchasers rom
Pennsvlvania. New York and Maryland Anypor-
sons who NAV wish IN employ Us will send def,
eripdon Of their LAND specifying the character OF
improvements. and other matters appertaining 10
lis value also the price but in all cases We prefer
seeing the parties In person az our residence, Tour
miles from Bcrryyille, on the Charlestown road.-
p;roct conmuni.ations 10 Berryyille, Clarke Coun-
va 7. =. PENDLETON,
|M,v2 Ies7-tf HAYS MICKEY.
Va Winchester Times, ChRrlesrown Free Ptes.,
Lcesburg Washing tonap please copy, aud 4end piii
10 sdvertisers.-C Clarke Journal
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Couna'rs zo,icc.

IONNfSs fosEftS VEf4Cli
Shepherlstown, jefferson County, W, Va.
CHARLES G. ENGLISH,
rLAISTTT,
rS.
r. II. CYCLISTS Adn.r ana Others,
DEFESpASTs
Extract from the Decree Of the Circuit
Court for said County OF tho June Term. 1867
in above cauSo. And it being suggested 10 the
Court that there are other claims against sad
estate which have not been audited, IL Is order
ed that this cause be reconmlt'ed to hastes
Commissioner C. l.. Stlbbs 10 take an account
of any further debts that may be exhibited u
gainst the estate Of Robert VI. English
Notice is hereby given to all interested that
will proceed to execute the above decree A.
my Office in Shepherdstown, Jefferson County,
on the LIST day Of August next, 1867,
G. E. STUBS,
July 4. 1861. Commissioner.
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west virginia:

At Rules held in the Clerks Office Of the Cir
cult Court OF Jefferson County on the 1st
Monday in July, 1867,
LEONARD PASSAN0, JOSHUA PASSA-
NO. and - PASsAN0, Merchants and
Partners trading under the name and style OF
LEONARD PASSANO & SONS,
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Settle LII.


A IL persons having accounts with rs viii please
y come forward and settle, ss we are determined
70 close our books 10 the lst Of June.
June 6, 1857. CAMPBELL & MASON.
NEW HYMN BOOKS! We have Just received
the new Psalms and Hymns, approved BY the
General Assembly Of the Presbyterian Church in
the United States, atits meeting in Memphis, Ten
nessee, Nov. 1856.
June 20, 1881 CAMPBELL MASON.
CILK CLOAKS ll!-Just recsived at the Balti-
- more Price Store large assortment Of Ladies
Silk Cloaks. >. GOLDSAIIh-
June IS.
DOMESTIC and Scotch Ginghanf--from Is to
IS cents-at the Baltimore Price Store.
April II. j. GOLDSALLh.
NAILS.
JcO KEGS "Thssling Nails Prizes re
: ~ 5a-ss = Er1SEn-yS : c.
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At the telegraph Office.

At the Telegraph Ofhce.
IF YOU want any Literary Papers, Novels, Ethio-
| plan Comic Song Books, Harper's Monthly,
and general variety Of reading matters, call at
THE TELEGRAPH OFFICE.
If YOU want any nice FRENCH CANDIES, Or
anges, Nuts, Can Fruits Of all kinds, cgsrs-eal at
TIE TELEGRAPH OFFICE,
In Court House Yard.
l.. LESSEN, Agent.
Charlestown, May 0, lsG7-3m.
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WAITED

DHJTOGRAPHS.- an now prepared n Do az
kinds Of work IN The Ferrotyps ss1 PkOto-
graph line, At ny Jewelry Store. Cafl -ne .es ne
April %, 1851. !. DIAhLh.
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%C-COMNuSSIONS on GRAIN One Cent per
Bushsi, and a like rate for al otker produce.
Goods purchased for Castongrs free Of charge.
July IL, 1857. T. L. p.
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lee cream! Ace Cream

Ice Cream! Zee Cream
rTllIE undersigned informs the citizens Of Charles
town and vicinity, that he has just fitted up
his commodiOus
4 ICE CREAM SALOON,
in a style that will guarantee comfort and conve-
nience to his guests, and has completed arrange
nents to have full supply OF roe CREAM on
hand daily after tais week, will open during the
preaen week should the weather be favorable. The
Ladies Department viii demand his special atten-
ton, and ne invites them 70 give him q call
Nra4 Weddings, Parties and Families supplied al
the shortest notice, and upon reasonable terms;
May 2, 1857. GUSTAV BkOMN.
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New Goods.

K HAVE jasi received ny sevond instalusnt OF
L Spring Goods. consisting Of SylieaeS, Agp,uns,
brown and Bivethed tottonS, White and Coioted
Fiapneis. die best Domestic Ginghsms, Plaid Cot
tons and Check Also, large variety ofFANC1
GOODS. HOSIERY and NOTIONS. The lbose
Goods will be sold at the lowest Baltimore prices.
The stock Of MILLINERY G0ODS, Is nov com.
plete. have fell line Of Bonnct, Ladies and
Misses Hats, Ribbons, Flowers, Bonnet Frames.
and all other articles belonging q ibis Trade
i. e
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TTIHE subscriber has Just opened At the we-kngvI
storc-room opposite the old "Nal!ey Bank" Z
new and carefully selected
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1867-12-19
THE SALE OF CUBA.

N Ew. YoRK. Dec. 14.-A, special Gu.
ba cable dispatch to the Telegram, from
Havana, 18th, says Authentic infor-
nation from Spain has been received
here with the important intelligence
that the Spanish government has made
q formal offer to the American Minis
ter at Madrid to sell the islands of Gu
ba and, Porto Rico, to the American
Government for $3.50, 900, 900 in gold.
The terms ofthe sale are s5O,OOO,OOO
IN gold to be paid in cash on signing
the. treaty and ths: formal delivery Of
the Islands tosths IIaitea States ; the
second $50, ,000,000ip sgeldto be paid
one year thereafter; and thesthird in
Istellment Of 800, 900 ,0oo ingold to be
T r&ds d. thessnd II SIX ycsfs. saG treat
excitement prevails over the news, the
extinction Of slavery being one Of the
consequences of tho sale. National
pride is disposed to grumble little over
tho transfer, but thegeneral feeling, ex.
ccpt among the oldest families, is one
Of satisfaction: 1t isl of course known
that the owners Of slave property will
be fully compensated out OF 'the'purse
money. ..
An American company has air cad,
purchased on island near New Vitas fol
the purpose Of colonizing 10000 acres
EWith the sale of Cuba and the aboli
ton of human setvitude in the islan,
the slave traders last hopes are gone