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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-10-01
Profession vs.. Practice.

We believe both wings Of the Radical patty
uft. county claim % be Ejvq' republicans
Tin favor Of eai-luctisius The now 5istrlu-
chiseJ citizens ctthe State. One plank in the
platform erected q. the Convention held in
ills town on Saturday last -1lIs thus:
That we are In favor of q just ana faithful
enforcement Off registration law .wd,.e it
remains a awI rs ln.nes rs ae'j-yeUUijcW,
revolutionary and GpPr.ssics, dc PriRcp' Of
FutI Prescription.
We would like some Of the nominees
t., tell us whether they with as much emphasis
will jenounce the practice Of party proscrip-
ugu Whether they win deuourcc it to the
extent Of Withholding their support from Gov.
S.eycusou-tho present proscriptve Governor
and candidate for reelection, or from 1Ir. Nc
Grew, the member Of Congress from this dis
trct who voted for al the harsh measures of
the hast session Of Cougross-iuc,uding the iu-
ilu.tous f5rce-b.l."
We viii afford space in our columns for a
rel.y-should particularly be pleased to hear
from those aspiring to Legislative houors.-
Hope they win not, as in convention, modest
j. " yield to " some more able " exponent
even though he De their man and brother
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-10-01

SINGULAR AND PAINFUL ACCGDENT.-John
Thomas, son of our towusman J. W. Thomas,
Esq, was painfully bitten by SOW, on Mon
day evening last. 1t seems that he and his
father were catching the sow's pigs and put
ting them in the pen, when the boy, who, was
standing upon the fence, fell into the pen,
whereupon the sow attacked him inficting
several very painful wouods upon the ear and
upper part ofhjs arm. Mr.. Thomas informs
us that it was with the greatest difficulty that
he succeeded in rescuing his son from the in
furiated animal-UnIe Courier.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-10-01

We have not been furnished a copy Of the
proceedings of the Convention which assem-
bled in Shepherdstown on Saturday last
The following, however, is reported as the
result of their deliberations:
For Pros. AHomey-M. Y. Ingles.
LegiSlat,ue-C. L. Stubbs,
DR.. James Logic,
Circuit CleYk-Thomas Lcklidcr.
" Rec0rd9'-J Y. Underdouk.
ShGif-George w. Chase.
County AsseSSor-lhOmas Krwan.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-10-01

Mr.. CoLrAx'S announcement of the " close
of nv pablo life absolutely" has been gen
orally Interpreted as a bid for the Presidency
Exchange.
An old gray rat, tie king Of large family
Of household depredators, called together his
flock, and informed them that be was tired of
burrowing, watching the cat, and other duties
pertaining to his position as chief Of the tribe,
aud that they must excuse him for retiring aud
taking position in priya4o life. With lamen-
ta,ious al round, and tears in their eyes, the
melancholy parting took place. Time rolled
on. No one knew the country to which father
rat had gone to find ropose, The discovery of
bis whereabouts was an accident. One of the
most adventurous Of his family had found his
way to an adjoining farmhouse in quest of
pluuder Getting into the family store-house,
he there discovered the new home of his lost
parent in Gle centre Of large cheese. And
here was the key to his retirement. Is Mr..
Colax after big cheese ?-Ricimoa@ Eaqui-
rFr
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-10-01
Political Vengeance.

ZErA, The Washington correspondent of the
New York SIN, says =" The republican con-
eressioual committee declare that a goodly
number Of the clerks in the departments, who
have refused to pay an assessment on their
salaries, for political purposes, are democrats,
and. as a consequence, efforts are to be made
to have them removed from Office
1t remains to be seen whether the head OF a
department viii degrade himself by being the
instrument of political vengeance, to punish a
clerk who feels that his debts to his butcher
and grocer, and to his school-teacher, are Of
higher obligation than the claims of political
party.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-10-01
FARM FOR SALE.

DT authority Of all parties interested, will
- seq privately the FARM known as
RichwOOdS,
belonging n Mrs. II. l.. Alexander, situated in
Jefferson County, W. Va, on the Charlestown
and Winchester road, about 3 ~ miles from Char
lestown ! = from Cameron's Station, and 81 from
Summit Point, on the W. 4 p. Branch Of the j.
4 o. Railroad. This s a good quality Limestone
Land. wei improved, containing 300 Acres, 80 Of
which Is Timber. l viii sell the whole q this
Land or portion thereof, with or without i'm
p~oyements only small proportion Of purchase
money required. TERMS made easy for purcha'
ser.
W. ). ALEXANDER,
Oct. !, i570-jm. Du!iield's Depot.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-10-01
STRAYED.

ENRCM Bolivar, West Virgin a, on the 10th Of
/ September. 1870, MULY COW, white bach,
brnd,c sides and white and brnde legs; underbit
out Of each ear. Bell on her-the strap lied above
the buckle with a red ribbon very much faded.
ANY information that will tend to her recovery
will be well rewarded, by addressing
JOHN RODRICK.
October l-3t' Harper's Ferry, W. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-10-01
Public Sale
OF Valuable Town Property.

DURSUANT to Decree Of the Circuit
. Court Of jefferson County, rendered at the
last April Term thereof, in Gle Chanccry Suit
therein pending, in which John r. Gibson, is
Plaintiff, and John r. 4. Redman is Defen-
dant, / will proceed to sell at Public Auction,
to the highest bidder, on
Saturday, October %, 1870,
On the premises the valuable Dwelling House
and Lot situated on Washington Street, in
Cbarlestown, adjoining the property Of VIM.
?. Henson on the East and John Burns on
the West, and in which John Ashbaugh now
resides. Said Dwelling House is Of Log and
Frame, Weathcrboardcd, contains four rooms
and excellent Cellar and is in good repair
There is q good Garden on said Lot, Cistetn,
&c.
The above property is at present occupied
bya tenant under lease which expires on the
first day Of April, 1871, the purchaser 70 re-
ceive the rents from day Of sale.
TERMS:
0nc-third CASH, the residue in one and
two equal annual payments, bearing interest
from day Of Sale and to be secured by the
bonds Of the purchaser with good personal Sc
curity and a Deed Of Trust on the premises.
Sale 10 commence at u o'clock. M
7. W. POTTERFIELD,
Special Commissioner.
Sept "a, 1870.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-10-01
Ut NUINNIII ND INF1l-Il y y
STATE TICKET.

FOE GOVERNOR.
JOHN J. JACOB, Of Hampshire County.
FOR SUPREME JUDGE,
CIT. MOORE, Of Mason County.
ORAUDITOR,
IA BENNETT, Of Marion County.
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL,
JOSEPH SPEIGG, of Hardy County.
FOR TREASURER,
JOHN =. BURDETT, Of Kanawha County
FOR SECRETARY or STATE,
JOHN NJ. PHELPS, Of Mason County
FoR CQSGEEsS-2ND DISTINCT,
Mai. o. D. DOWNEY, Of Mineral County.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-10-01
Seventy Acres,
LOST.

VNllE subscriber left at some place In or near
Cha lestown, a pair of Saddle Bags. The
name of T.. Slise, is itten under the flaps. Any
one returning them to him or to me will receive
suitable rewa d. ". ;. PENlCh.
Oct. |, lST0-2w.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-10-01

French Men-of-War are reported at several
of the United States ports-douJtes on the
lookout .yr German vessels.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-10-01
REMEMBER DAY AND DATE.
,. VIII. KIhBE & CO.
i - d st;sS-Ss MANUFACTURERS or
Sg II u Z Grand, Square { Upright
PIANO FOHTES.

L IN Yin a
WARERooMs, No. $50 West Baltimore Street,
Near Eutaw,)
BALTIMORE
These Instruments have been before the Public
for nearly Thirty Years, and upon their excellence
alone attained an wpurchased Prc-emineHce, which
prououuces them uncqualed. Their
TONE
combines great power, sweetness and fine singing
quality. as well great purity OF lntonation, and
cyenness throughout the entire scale. Their
TOUCH
is plant and elastic and entirely free from the
stiffness found in so many Pianos. In
WORKMANSHIP
they are unexcelled, using none but the very best
.cpsoped material. the large capital employed in
our business enabling us to keep continually an
immense stock Of lumber, &c, on hand
E11- All our SQUARE PIANOS haze our New I'm
proved Overstrung scale and the AgrG6e TreJte.
We would call special attention to our late i'm
provements in
GRAND PIANOS AND SQUARE GRANDS,
Patented August II, 1866,
Which bring the Piano nearer perfection than has
vet been attained.
Erer3 Piano frHy Warranted far Fire Terr'
Sole Wholesale Agency for CARHARr d NEEr-
HANS Celebrated PARLoR ORGANS and CHURCH
UlRwoNirrfs. WIN. kNABE q CO.,
No. $50 West Baltimore Street near Eutaw
BALTIMORE.
~. IAN On,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-10-01
PHOTOGRAPHS.

T HAVE returned to Charlestown after brief
| absence, and will give attention to the above
business in its vaced bran ehcs-G'@ays ndeavor-
ing to please those who patroni2e me. Ny iaci-
ties a-e superior aud good work may be expected:
Oct /, 1870. A. +. SMITH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-10-01
Valuable Piece of Property at
PRIVATE SALE.

/ valuable Parcel GLAND. adjoining the town
o. MiddlCway, Jefferson county, known as the
GOLD SAW-MILL TRACT"
And containing Fifteen Acres Of Ground.
There is on the above tract most eligible MILL
SITE, afIordng an abundant fall for Fifteen
Foot Wheel, and supplied by a never-failing head
of Clear Spring Water. With these advantages,
and being located almost directly adjacent to three
tunpikcs and within easy reach Of railroad iacii-
ties, this property offers superior inducements for
the establishment ola
Paper, Saw or Grist mill,
or other Manufactorv. There is also on this land
d large PEACH ORCHARD, in full bearing.
Persons desiring TO purchase will cali on the un-
dcrsigned at Middlcway, Jefferson COUNT, W eat
Virginia. WILLIAM WATSON,
Sept. q, ls70-3t. Agent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-10-01

DErEGA-Es.-At meeting in Berryyille
for the purpose Of selecting Delegates to at
tend Che Conservative Congressional Conyen-
ton tobe held at Harr.sonburg on the 9th
instant. the following gentlemen were chosen {:
Maj. Vim. G. Hardcsty, Maj. a. Mcdonald,
L. L. Boyce, Esq, and Capt. W. y. Nelson.
A'tcruates: Col. Jno. J. Eiclcy, Col. W. w.
Arnott, Col. Washington Dearmont and
James II. Clarke, Esq.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-10-01

RIcuNoSD.-n is thought that Judge
John \. Meredith will be the Conservative
candidate for Congress, against Charles H. Por-
Ter, the Radical, for boxing whom Patrick
Woods is now near the end of a three months
Imprisonment in Washington by order of Con-
Eress.
PA, Woods, of bolligerent fame, incarcerated
in the county Jail, in Washington, for assault
ius Congressman Porter, rcjoiccs in the kuowl-
edge that the day of doliyerauce for him is near
q, hand. Pat takes things philosophicaly,
under the protection of Warden Croker, and
says he never would have been half so great a
man but for the indignities heapod upon him
by Congress. When he is set free next month
his friends at Richmond will extend to him a
public reception, and there viii be general
utilization over the release of the much abused
Pat Wo0ds.-Uas. Cor. n. T. Herald
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-10-01

A YoUyG Man EIILs Hrs FArusE-We
learn tina; on Thursday OF Friday last, young
man stabbed and Killed his father in FIu.anna
County. The young man had lately been
drinking heavily and the father had remou-
strated with him; whereupon the latter pro-
viJel himself with knife, aud lying in wait
for the old man, inflicted a fatal stab upon
LyHctbrg ILyiRjGH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-10-01
Ohm NJ. LOCKE. Mas. MARY c. LUPTON.
AMERICAN HOTEL,
HARRfSONBURG, VA.

HNlllS well-knOwn Hotel has been entirely reno
waited, and the new ProprietOrs promise that
Guests shall receive every comfort which we'll
stocked Larders, clean Beds, aad attentive Ser
wants afford.
Sept. q, ls7C-t'.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-10-01

ODp FELLowsHW.-Grand Secretary J. L.
Eidgely, in his annual report to the Grand
Lodge Of the United States, gives the follow
ing:
Number Of Lodges in 1862. 3.473; in 1870,
8, 7f5-ilcrcase. 1872. Number of limitations
5000. Amount Of revenue in 1869, S2347,-
g55.S5; in 1870, S27l4,2SS. 9S-iucreaSe,
S36T2l5.O-. Expended for relief in 1869,
$780, 2g.5i; in 1870, $3.50 900 s6-increase,
>e9l77.22 Number of members in 1869,
Z5S, COS; in 1870, 2o2,0S8-net gain, ., AS,
lN- iusive Of Colorado.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-10-01

NARROW EscApE OF GENERAL SicELEs
FROM BEIGASDs.-Gen. Sickles, the Ameri-
can minister at Madrid, recently made a mar
row escape from bri~ands in Spain. lie in
tended going to Villalba at S P. n, but by
chance he took an earlier conveyance. The g
I. NJ, carriage was stopped by briganis, who
demanded the General from among the pass
engers, but they were disappointed aud robbed
all the rest. Gen. Sickles will be protected
by gendarmes whenever lie shall g. to yillalta
hereafter.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-10-01
July l6, 1876.

I AIDES DRESS GOODS, by the pattern, at
No. q. Black and Figured Lawns, Jaconetts,
Organizes, French Grenadines, White piquc
Braid and Fringe-al beautiful aud latest styles
Call aud examine. TRUSSELL d LUCAS.
July 3, 1870.
ID OASTED CoGee-a prime article for sale al
Il "a. TRUSSELL 4 LUCAS.
4 CHOICE lot Of Cap Honey for sale nj n.
" TRUSSELL a LUCAS.
~ ENTLEMEN'S Custom made Percas and
VI White Cotton Shirts, It No. q.
June IL. TRUSSELL & LUCAS.
L0YES-Sheep and Buckskin Gloves a
" beautiful assortment Of Pique Fringe. Green
and Buff Linen Shades, at No -.
June II. TRUSSELL 4 LUCAS.
90 70 No. q for Cheap and reliable Shocs.-
VI Trusse a Lucas will be pleased to see oae
and all Cfyou.
June IL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-10-01

Maj. John y, IIarman presided at tie late
Radical Convention in Richmond We don't
know what axe" the Major has to grind
RJtr
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-10-01

Accounts have been received in New York
Of a collision in the river Amazon between
two steamers, whereby enc hundred and thir-
ty-one lives were lost. The pilots of both
boats were said to have been intoxicated.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-10-01

New YORK, September pa French gun-
boat oano mo barbor today and sailed around
the German steamer Herma0n ard chen left.
1t is said That The Hermann is to be armed and
90 to sea Immediately.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-10-01

Mr. W. w. C3rcoran has presented to the
Virginia Military Institute two Of the bonds
of the Institution for $1,000, each, which he
held. Gen. Smith proposes to appropriate
the amount to the art gallery, and call it the
"Corcoran Gallery of Arts Of the Virginia Nil
itary Institute"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-10-01

RICHMOND, Sept. 2S-R c. Green, rcpub-
licau was to-day elected State Senator from
Petersburg district by $50 majority over VIM
E. Cameron, being a republican loss Of near
" 500.
Three colorod laborers on the Chesapeake
and Ohio railroad were killed at Waynesboro
yesterday 10y the falling Of an excavation.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-10-01

and all needful Ou,buildings, Orchard, DC. For
Terms apply to the undersigned.
JOHN A. WASHINGTON
Sept ~, 1870.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-10-01
FOR SALE.
VHE UNDERSIGNED OFFERS AT PRivhTE
4 SALE,
TRACT OF land

in Jefferson County, W. Va, about Three miles
from Charlestown. on the Smithield Turnpike, and
within a few hundred yards Of Cameron's Station,
on the w. Il =. Branch of the y. x o. Railroad,
containing $50 Acres of which l20 arc cleared, the
rest in Timber. Also, third undivided interest in
the Dover Of Mrs. Louisa Washington which
dover amounts 10 about $50 Acres. This land IS
part Of the " Harewood Estate and its quality j.
well known to be Of the very best o. Jefferson lime
stone land JN0. 4. WASHINGTON.
Aug. IL ls7O-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-10-01

My We be slaves to nothing but our du-
".
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-10-01

CENSUS RETUENS.-Nr. Gather. the census
ukcr for Frederick county, has furnished the
Winchester Times with the following partial
returns:
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-10-01
The Captures During the War.

The total captures by the Prussians since the
war began are as follows: Emperor, marshal,
50 generals, 1859 officers 105.95O priyates,
1920 horses. at least Sc eagles. lO2 mitrail-
leuses, SS7 field and fortress guns, over 400
wagon trains, several pontoon trains, maya
zines and railway trains. with an incalculable
quantity Of supplies in arms, ammunition,
clothing, equipments. forage and provisions.
FRENCT MAv-or-WAr.-A dispatch from
Fortress Monroe announces jHat a French fri
gaze passed Hampton Roads and woat into
Norfolk Monday morning. a Norfolk dis
patch announces that the French corvette
Pdmauguct has arrived there Tor slight re-
pairs" It is not unlikely they are on the look
out for German vessels sailing from Baltimore.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-10-01
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE.

NO. Potomac Herring, Mackerel, Fine and
~ Ground Alum Salt, for sale By
Y. RT0N LUCAS.
Harper's Ferry, Aug. %, ls7O-u
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-10-01
Paper, saw or Grist Mill,
NOTICE.
And containing Fifteen Acres of Ground

IN order to accommodate purchasers. the whole
Of the Z. Hardwood" Farm il offered for Sale
including the Dover interest. The tract, in its
entirety, contains
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-10-01


MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF \ PHGbA-
DELpHh JoURNALIsT.-The New York Stand
ard of yesterday says:
John W. Forney, Jr., son of the editor of
the Philadelphia Press aud Washington Chron.
icle, has mysteriously disappeared in this city,
and it is believed he has been foully dealt with,
as he has always been in the habit of carrying
plenty of money. Mr. Forney came to town
last week to send dispatch to his fathers
journal about Nelson's reception. He per-
formed his task satisfactorily lie has not
been seen since the morning of the 22d inst,
although the police have made diligent inquir-
les fer him.
By telegraphic dispatches last night Mr..
Forucy was still missing.
\ FEARFUL REcoRD.-The New York
World publishes what it calls a " murder map"
of New York, in which, 10y dagscrs and PTS
tolls, it indicates the locations where seventy
eight murders have taken place within ten
years. These include only those mysterious
butCheries which may be called the historic
murders of New York, and the chief homjcid-
al crimes which have polluted the city within
the past ten years.
DEATH FROM HYDBoPHoBtA-Th Darling
ton Wis Republican states that about six
years ago James Anderson, a farmer residing
in Lafayette county, suspecting that his dog
had been bitten by mad dog. tied him up,
and in doing so was slightly bitten, but not
enough to draw the blood. \ few weeks ago
he awoke his wife up in the night and told her
TO take the children, leave the room and lock
him in that he believed be was going mad
She obeyed him, and in a short time he was
in all the horrors Of hydrophobja and died the
next day,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-10-01
The Shepherdstown Republican
Convention.

NJ. W. BUsHEY, Sec'y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-10-01
STONE MANSION.

including that portion offered in the above aircr
tisnnnnt. and 4 itnnrnvnh liz a lnrrn
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-12-08

A LONG PRAYER jonathan says
he couldn't help laughing the other day
at an anecdoie of a man accustomed to
make long prayers, who had persuaded
guest, greatly against his inclination.
to stay to breakfast. He prayed aud
prayed, till his impatient guest began to
think Of edging quietly away, and walk
ing of-but in attempting it he walked
UP to the old mans sou, who was asleep
in his chair.
"How soon will your father be
through ?" whispered the guest.
"Has he got to the Jews ?" asked the
boy in reply, 10 the same tone.
',No.' said the other.
sWeil, then he amt half through, .
replied the boy, and composed himself
again to his nap; whereupon the guest
bolted at once
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-12-08
Ait aud ala,nor.


OLD CESAR AND THE ANGEL
Increased to be pious old negro in
Boston named Caesar, and be was in the
habit OF praying so loudly as to be heard
by many of the neighbors On retiring
iorAthe night his petition Invariably
vas "lord, send dy angel for ole
C@sar--ole Caesar always ready" One
vening two Of his neighbors good men,
% sometimes bored by his prayer,
fought they would Try him. They
took position at his door--and when the
usual petition was made that 1.-The Lord
would send his angel" ole Caesar being
always ready, they knocked loudly Al
the door.
sYho daf y said the old darkey.
@The angel Of the Lord, come for OLD
Casar," was the reply.
Our went the light, scrambling into
bed was heard, and then in treMblin.
soice, the old man said mo ole Csssal
here, he been dead DIS ten years."
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-12-08

4 minister iu Scotland desired his
hearers never to call one another "liars, .
but whep any one said "the thing that
was not, they ought to whistle.
One Sabbath he preached sermon
on the parable of the loaves and fishes;
and being at loss how to explain it,
he said the loaves were not like those
now days--they we're as big as some
ofthe hills of Scotland
He had scarcely pronounced these
words when he heard loud VIII stle.
"Wha's that cas- me liar 7"
SIT is /, Willy, the baker"
swell, Willy, what objections have
70 to what ha' told you 7"
name, Master John; only l want to
Know what sort of ovens they had to
bake those ioaves in 7"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-12-08

A fellow coming out of tavern one
frosty morning, rather top heavy, fell
% the door step. Trying to regain his
footing he remarked: "It it be true
thatthe wicked stand on slippery ground,
! must belong to another class, for it's
more than lean do"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-12-08

A young lady at school. engaged in
the study Of grammar, was asked il
kiss was common OF proper noun,
The girl biushed deeply. MS She replied
ia low tone 1T is both proper and
common"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-12-08

What is the difference between rail.
way train and suspending banky In
one case the break causes the stcppage,
in the other the stoppage causes the
break.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-12-08

An ignoramus had been sick, and on
recovering, was told By the doctor that
he might take a little animal food No,
sir" said he. II took your Cruel easy
enough, but hang me II | can eat your
hay and oats"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-12-08

A lady, telling her age, remarked that
she was born on the 23d of April Her
husband observed, II always thought
you were born on the LIST Of April 70
People might judge so,' replied the
wife, ''by the choice I made Of a hus-
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The Rev. Mr. W paid his devoirs
70 lady who was prep ssessed in favor
of a Mr. Psalter, Her partiality being
very evident, the former took occasion
TO ask, in room full of company,
spray, Miss, how far have you got in
your Psaltery' The lady arc ly re
piled: ''As far as blessed is the man. .