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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15
A New Stock.
A Full Line and Cheap rs tie
Cheapest.

HAvTyG much enlarged aud newly re- lifted
throughout nv old established GROCERY
H0USE on the corner Of Maine and Lawrence
Streets. have just received and have on sale, at
he most reduced prices, choice and varied as
sortment of Merchandise in nv line as ever before
offered in the town. The stock Of
SUGARS. C0FFEES. TEAS. SYRUPS,
New Orleans Molasses. Spices, Cheese. Crackers,
naccnroni Canned Fruits, Jeliies. Pickles, &c Is
fan and complete aud of the very best quality-
large and beautiful assortment OF
QUEENSWAR RE.
of the latest patterns and at the most reduced pr
ces A fall line of Glass Ware, Wooden ana
Earthen Ware. Flour and Corn Meal, Buckwheat,
Bacon, Lard. Fish, Salt, and every other article
required in the family supplies.
CANDIES, &C.
large and nice assortment of French and a
merican Confec ions, Raisins, Oranges. Lemons,
Figs. Almonds, Nuts, Cakes, Spiced oysters,
Mince Meat and Brandy Peaches
carefully selected stock OF Chewing and Smo-
king Tobacco, Cigars, Pipes, &C. always on hand.
va. Country Produce will be taken in exchange
at the market price. -
December 10 lST4-6m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15
The Old Family Journal.
Imnnrtnnt Notiee 70 Subscribers

There is no postage upon the Free Press
sent to subscribers riik!a the County OF JET
ierson. But, after the Is. day Of JANUARY
1875 zee will be compelled TO prepay postage
upon all papers seat to subscribers resident
outside Of this County We. therefore call
the attention Of our patrons to Ibis fact. aud
u-.s mon them 70 remit the amount Of postage
is cents per year. We would be glad il all
;n arrears would pay up.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15
uendsunrters bod faInts bud Oils.

OBr stock Of Paints and Oils e. the largest in ne
county. aud includes all the staple brands IN tns
market In connection with other BRANDS, We
handle. In large quantities, Lewis Pure Ii'5
I.sH. MARYLAND Pure White Lead. best Boiled
,,d Raw Liussed Oils. Best Coach aud lsnitafe
vanish. japan aud Zinc DRYERS. Tuypenhue, Tar
Paint and WhiteNash Brushes. &C. e are AZ =
Or WI n KING cos GEL EbhA 4 ~
ENAWEL PAINT This Paint Is already nlNed
aud ready for use. IL is the best prepared pein1
in the MAJ kct. having taken the hrs, premium az
the Cincinnati Exposition. OCr stock O.
Wines and Liquors
for medical purposesl is complete. 10 co9nee-
non with our large stock Of nne brandles, to'I
sherry aud other Wines We would call the atten-
ton of a., public specially o Ciemmer . widely
kpowp FOUNTAIN RYE WHiShf 7, an cIt'-
cle of rare flavor aud quality. A printed an1iy
81 made bv Profs Taylor and PEBBLES, OF the II
giuia Medical College, accompanies each paeAise e
We confidently recommend 70 10 The trade. 9,
CIGARS AND TOBACCO in fall stock. tfese
ard Warr,Bted GARDEN SEED in endless va
prescriptions and Family Recipes a.
curateIv prepared by experienced hands:
John Jay Gilbert.
Nav Is. lS75-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15

The following marriage notice we take from
the Washiagtoniaa of November 22i, 1914:
God of love, be true TO my en- amored breast,
Be kind 20 the fame. if dead TO all the rest
Married on the 18th inst, by the Rev. VIM, Gil
more, Col Thos. Humphrey to Mrs. Mary Marina
duke The bridegroom is ~ wears of age, the
father of 20 children and has not less than 20 great
grand children. The bridemaid is 90, has been
married four times and has children and great
grand children.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15
Memorial Day.

We presume that by next week deGuite
arrangements will be made, so that we can
announce the same, with reference to the GUS
tomary annual strewing Of flowers upon the
soldiers graves in Edge Hill Cemetery and
ether burial places Of this place.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15
Notice.

LAYING determined to make change in our
business. it is important that all of our &C
counts should be settled at once. Our customers
will oblge us by calling promptly, as we need mo-
ney. STUMP 4 HAWKS.
May |, 1875.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15
OYSTERSi

I1RESH OYSTERS to-day and during the sea
| son, by the Pint, Quart or Gallon. Partie,
wishing them in large quantities, will be furnished
on short notice. will furnish them by the plate
in every style, at tue ''0ld Stand" prepared By
my old Cook.
JOHN : YESTERDAY.
Basement - ferson Building"
Oct TO- 1874.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15

Best assortment of Groceries aud the cheapest
in the State, at FRAZER BISHOPS, Martins
burg, w. Va.
For good crop of Corn, use FRAZER & BISH-
OPS Star Raw Bone Phosphate.
Extra fine ground Blue Windsor Plaster, very
cheap, at FRAZER s BISHOPS, Martinsburg,
W. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15
DRUGS and Medicines
At IIaTper's Ferry, w. Va

At TIarpcr's Ecrry, W. q
rrHF undersigned. successor % c. ?. GeiieF'
having largely increased has s.oeS D, We
1900 mice. Tor cash. Oar stock cmbfacc' a
fu.l line 81
DRUGS CHEMICALS. PAT NEDlclAtS
TOILET ERTICLES, Dye SICtfS,
SCR0OL AND BLANK BOOKS,
Cfsfi8.r-r. b.ass,-Grc. Fiae C3sJ ssi'ohcr'ffs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15
pARTNERSYxIP.

HAVING purchased the interest of Mr.. J. IL.
Undertake in the stock Of +. w. Berry X
Co. the undersigned have formed new Partner
ship under the name and style Of Berry Brothers,
and purpose a continuance of the general Mer-
chandise business. Returning thanks TO our friends
and customers for their patronage to the old hrm.
we respectfully solicit continuance Of the same
10 the new CHARLES J. BERRY,
+. W. BERRY.
Ripon April /, ls75-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15
Spring Stock

We expect TO offer amore varied assortment, more
choice selections, better goods, and greater bar
gains than we have ever before offered
April IT, 1875. TRUSSELL LUCAS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15
Neighbcrhood News.

The Statesman suggests "Tuscarota as a
more desirable name than Martushurg for that
city. 1t says besides the many Martinsbugs
there are no less than thirty-two other places
in the United States that begin with the name
of Martin.
The editor Of tie Statesman is determined
TO build himself home and says to us
" never mind, neighhor, you'll see that II G
friends of the Statesman won permit its edi-
tor to 90 bare headed I" through this unfeeling
world much longer" Sincerely do we hope
that all his expectations may be realized His
abiding place is the very centre of hospitality
We never saw the latch string with kink in
il.
On last Thursday evening, says the States
man, Miss Jane, daughter Of SIR. Nathan Van
metre, Who resides on Dry Run, met with
quite a serious accident She had started from
home horse hack, and the animal attempted to
run, became frightened and she jumped off -
Her limb was broken just above the ankle.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15

II AIDES, Misses, and Children's Philadelphia
/ Shoes OF the best quality made to order. Also,
Women and Childrens Pegged work, just received,
for sale by GEO. w. T. kEARSLEY.
Ian @ 1879
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15
REMOVED.
LUMBER FOR SALE.

7 AN prepared, at short notice, to lill any orders
| or bills Tor Pine Lumber of the best in Rock
ingham and to deliver anywhere along the River
or Railroad At low prices for Cash.
JAMES HUFFMAN,
Mt. Crawford Rockingham county, Va.
April 10. lS15-3m.r
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15

rgNH + Partnership heretofore existing between
Charles J. Berry, f. w. Berry ana James II.
Undertake is this day dissolved by mutual con-
sent Mr.. J. II. Timberlake retiring. As the bus
mess of the firm must be closed without delay
all parties indebted to US are requested to make
prompt settlement Any member OF the firm is aa-
thorized to sign in settlement ......,,. TX
-, 49, 49, -s4-ee r'7''s r. W. BERRY x co.
Ripon. Anril |. lS15-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15
AGENTS WANTED
FOR THE
Centennial Gazetteer
or THE
United states.

book for every American. Sells eTerya here
at sight. Farmers, Teachers, Students. Lawyers.
Merchants, School Directors. Manufacturers, Ne
chanics, Slipper, Statesmen. Of learning, and
men who can Only read, old and young. all want
il for everyday reference and use. Shows the
grand results OF the
First 100 Years of the
Republlc.
Everybody buys it, and agents make iron, 500
10 500 month. Send for circular. address.
j. c. McCUKDY 6 CO.. Publishers,
Philadelphia, Pa; Cincinnati, Ohio; Caiesgo,
H.; or 1T. L.'uis, no.
May 6, ls75-5t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15

LOGAN 0SBURN Sir. PhmiG.
Against IN Assumpsis.
DANIEL W. CROMWELL. DffHdqHf
TIVE object of this Suit is TO obtain q judy.
ment against Daniel W. Cromwell for Sl5i.3s
due BY the Defendant n the Plaintiff with inter-
est on the same from the 10Th of Marcl. 1875, I'll
paid aud the cots OF suit. and TO attach what
ever funds there may &c In tho hands 81 John
T.. Schley, late Receiver OF the Cpcuif Court ul
Jefferson Coanty, West Virginia, belonging - the
said Daniel w. Cromwell.
II appearing. on affidavit fed In this lpit, that
the Defendant Ia not resident Of the State ot
West Virginia, he is hereby required 10 appear
within four weeks after the date Of The irst pub
LEGATION OF this order, and d. what Is necessary
TO protect his interest IN this matter.
Aud il is further ordered that copy ~ this
order shall be published once a week for four
successive weeks in the VuGiSIt FREg PaEsg-a
newspaper published In this Countv-and also
posted al the Front Door of the Court.llouse of
the said County, at least twcnty days before de-
cree Is rendered.
ROBERT T. BROWN,
Clerk u the Circuit Court
CLE0N MooRR, P. Q.
Ma 18TH
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15

I me LIME!!-50O bushels of best Winchester
Lime lest received. for sale. by
WASHINGTeE : LIPPITT.
April 10, 1875.
Gt0RN, Oats and Potatoes. We have on hand
I the best Fertilizers for Corn, Potatoes and
Oats-low price and reliable.
WASHINGTON LIPPITT.
April 10, 1875.
HARDEN Rakes, Hoes, Spades and other Gar
" den Tools, for sale by
April 10. 1875. Duke 4 GALLAHER.
CH0ICE Seed Potatoes, and all kinds of Garden
\ Seeds, for sale by
April 10. 1875. DUKE. : GALLAHER.
100 KEGS Nails Just received, and for sale,
lUU low by
April 10. 1875 DUKE GALLAHER.
w E have just received Stock of Goods of all
w kinds in our line, which viii be sold low.
April 10, 1875. DUKE GALLAHER.
4 LARGE stock of all kinds of Baskets, for
"A sale by
April 10, 1875. DUKE GALLAHER.
NvHITEWASH Brushes, Halters, Rope and
w Irvine. for sale BY
April TO- 1875. DUKE GALLAHER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15

Never give up the ship. Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup
may cure you, as it has done others. 1t costs lit
and can never harm. Price, % cents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15

~ NAgTfSSBURG, WEST Va.
rV,nE BAR l. al all tiues supplied Ti,s the reif
4 best Liquors. Hannisriile Psre RE, nrh-
,sck~ Bourbon. aud other brands farnsr1. W.
chant, and others supplied ny tne iinS
-yslior .pd larger oaantiiics az low rates. Nirra
and other Drinks supplied 81 the Bar n Orr Gas
rvle. Ale. Wine. Gin. Brardies, de.' % "a! ea,-
touer.. Cigar Of al brands Give me call
sent. 10. is7i. JOHN :. EoblNSvN.
CHURNS, Tubs, Boekets, Measures. hefi - -. :
4 cosI Sifters. uampers. Farm Bella. Nasi
Kettles. Sad irous. tor sale By ..-,.
Nov. 81 1874. JAN. Law hvofr-
butcher. Sticking and SHINING huivesI tsI-
Ii rers. Steeis and fair assortment 81 ist's
and Pocket Cutlery, Cor sale BY -.
Nov. n, ls14. JAS LAW uo"ft.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15

AJINCE Meat, Dried Peaches. Pruncs, White
vi Beans and Desiccatcd Cocoanngt, just re-
cejvcd. For sale by W. bBi.
Dec. II. 1871.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15
WANTED.

4 MAN capable OF managing, afsrr, and shn
N can give good references, Is DESTROYS 81 get
ting situation on Jefferson Farm He his iour
sons, well-gfown- 10 assist him in framework.
Any person dssirirg SUCH help can make applicz-
TOP for name to FREE PRES; OFFICE.
Nav 3. 1878
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15
NEW Orleans Sugar. for sale by
~ Dec. 10, 1874. q. W. 7. kEARSLEY.

DERKINS' Patent Vented Nursery Bottle has
advantages over all others. il being SO con
structed that the vent can be regulated. thus in
surfing the perfect control Of the supply OF milk
II also allows the child TO narse naturally and pre-
vents wind from entering the stomach, which
causes irri,ablity and often severe sickness
Physicians all ove- the corhtry are recommends
ing this bottle. Give it trial Just received b.
MAY 8, 1875. G. T. BELLER.
E'RENFIELD'S Hcrse and Cattle Powder-free
II from all mineral medicines. vet CON pound
ed Of varioes roots, herbs barks, 6c.. rs 70 BE-
prompt 10 its effects and able 70 give relief in all
the prominent diseases Of the horse. for sale b.
Mays. G. L. BELLER.
- Powder in the world Light and nut itious
Bread. Biscuit and Cakes made with it with but
little trouble. e. L. BELLER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15
DISSOLUTION.

DUlST'S and Briggs Garden Seeds for sale by
Ii JAS. LAW. H00FF x co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15

I'VE most c0nce1tf sted, unitcfsai sna daifoie
frrfilirer ever offered O. the farnef-c2m-
b1nin all the stimulating qualities OF Peruvian
tsuan0. and the ever darsble iertlifu- proper
ties OF Bones. In tue dry powder. prepared es-
prrs.Iy for drilling. and can be applied 10 any
quantity however small. per acre IT'S the spir
100 Of many close calculating Farmers after ; ~
ENTEEN YEARS experience in testing u eide oy
side with other popular fertilizers, that an apph-
cation of 100 pounds OF Excelsior Is equal u rom
200 Is 900 pounds OF any other fertilizer oT guaro
and therefore fully zoe 10 200 per cent. cheaper
UNIFORMITY OF QUALITY GUARANTEED
BY THE MANUFACTURERS,
1zi5- Farmers .koUid see that ercry BAG brand,
ed a. ADORE tcih the i>VAL fsIS and OOR
NAMEia RED LETTERS. Al Others are eo"H-
terfsits.
PRICE SIS PER TON.
J.JTURNER C co.
42PaArr STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
For Sale by on
Charlestown, Jefferson County, W. Va.
March 30, ls75-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15
Notice.

VyvEhave made UP your Accounts to the frs
w of January, 1875. and extend general in
vitation to all to call and SETTLE as need money
to meet our obligations.
Respectfully,
Jan. l6, 1875. TRUSSELL & LUCAS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15
Ay er's
HairVigor
For restoring to Gray Hair its
natural Vitality and Color.

A dressing
which is at
once agreea-
bic, healthy,
and eilectual
for preserv-
sing the hair
30 soon re-
Nstoyc2 faded
or grGy hair
to is original
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15

OF every conceivable stvle, quality aud prize cx-
taut This department deserves the special aiteu-
ton Of those in need Of such goods. The stuck
was never so large nor prices 50 low. The rcpu-
tation OF Mr.. q. as a superior buyer IN this line
makes il unnecessary u comment further upon
this department. Suits of Foreign aud Domestic
goods Made to order and Fits guaranteed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15
The State of West Virginia,
Jefferson County. to-wit ;

tTRULEs held IN the Clerks Cnice of ne
N Circuit Court Of Jefferson County, May ihi,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15

WE have on hand and are grinding the Best
w Blue Windsor Plaster-for sale low for
Cash Call at Weirick a Weller's new Mill and
examine, WASHINGTON LlPPlIH
April Il, 1878.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-02-16
Selettt0 Storp.
\ NIGHT OF HORROR.

My prema,urely wrinkled ace, and my
gray hair, have oilen been the sor rec OF
wonder and question And while have
always had the inclination TO i'm part a
knowledge OF facts to the curious, never,
until to night. have had sufficient
strength and courage 70 tell the story.
that, even at this distant time, thrills and
fls me with vague horror and alarm.
About ten years since, had cclsion
to 90 to Anselmo, a little town out West.
Il is. even 10 this day. q disagrecab!e
and dangerous journey to perform, and
then i. was particularly so. But when =
wife recognizes the predominant duIy Of
oi her lie to be strict and unquestioI ing
obedience to her husband, neither rough
fare nor fearful roads can deter her iu the
prosecution OF the sci purpose of her
soul
My husband had invested his ready
funds in 4 piece OF property in Ansel no,
and, although be was not by any m'sns
man Of wealth. be was able to round
me. generously with all the comforts, if
not the luxuries Of life.
Nv marriage with him had met the
extreme opposition Of my entire family
but genuine affection had predomin:Ied
over any proposed worldly consid ara
tions.
Nj husband being. however, unpopular
amid the domestic circle, because OF his
financial inability to conform TO their
universal ideas OF what was requisite in
4 lite OF civilization and refinement, de-
termined be would 90 "out West" and,
if he !ouad any indlcement 10 settle, he
would invest his means. and apprise me
10 due time where and how TO Join him.
We had one child. the idol Of cur
hearts. aud. as remember the partir G.
now. il seemed much more difficult to my
husband to say goodbye to Eddie than
10 me.
Well, he went away, and tried to he
cheerful aud happy, aud | succeeded.
Every day Eddie displayed a ne"
accomplishment or an unexpected power
or an unimagined grace, and esgerly
anticipated the time when his father
could see him again.
The winter. the spring. the summer
passed away in successive seasons before
one word from Clarke summoned mt
from our native village.
| do not think my relatives realized how
dear my child and were TO them unit
we lett them.
They were extremely averse to my
proposed attempt to make the journey
alone.
For 3 long time there was 10 their op'
posi- ion, bitterness against my husband,
bat this feeling was finally overwhelmed
by in iignatiou against me for my per
,istent determination 20 adhere faithfully
to Clarke's expressed desire that | should
'ose no time in joining him.
There were many hundred miles to
travel by Iail, but finally was directed
to stop at q particular station and there
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-02-16

mystery to me. God was with me-
The embers dod out, and left me and
the throttled corpse, and the happy chi :
together in dense darkness; and so
watched for the dawning day aud The
coming of my husband.
Leaden- footed the hours dragged by,
and at last the first rays of the morning
sun shOne in at the window. cared not
look at the awful thing that lay prone
upon the floor, lest | should lose my
reason.
| could not release my hold for | had
grown rigid. | was paralyzed.
On The still, clear air OF the morning 1t
last heard Clarke's voice in tho court
below.
"IIallo, mino host Did my wife come
last night"
| could not distinguish the answer.
My reason tottered.
knew nothing more until months
afterwards Sat least distinctly.
| have faint recollection. and fear.
lul one, OF The bursting in oil my room
door, OF a glimpse OF a hideous face with
Llackened tongue, and eFes staring from
their sockets, and OF our lille boy START
ling from his happy sleep to greet his
father Ancr this all was a blank for
many weary weeks.
Clarke has told me since that suspicion
rested upon the host and his wife.
They hushcd the mattor mp quietly,
and tho would be robber and assassin
was buried quietly enough.
When next looked in the mirror, my
iace was prematurely pinched and
and my bair was sivery gray rs
il is 10 day.
We moved from Ansclmo. and return.
ing 10 our native State we baItled with
the hravest until fortune came to US.
But The wealth OF tue Indies, the bliss
Of an eternal, telluric paradise could
never restore 10 me the freshness and
fairness of my life before that one fear.
'ul Night OF Horror
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-02-16
A Living Statue.

la tho height of the Exhibition season
OF 1872 there was great deal of un-
pleasantnoss, mystery and suspicion gen.
orally in the Industrial Palace by con-
slant succession of petty robberies, which
took place nearly every night in the best
stalls Articles OF value were stolen from
drawers and boxes; money left by stall
keepers often went. unless very securely
slowed away; but the depredaiors did
not venture on taking many tu'ky arli.
cles, or on breaking open any receptacle
which would require great force. They
knew their risks, that was evident; and
that the thells were committed by some
person or persons connected with the
Exhibition was also beyond Z doubt
Watches had been set, traps had been
laid over and over again, but all in vain.
When too much had been done in the
way Of planting watchmen, no robberies
took place al all and when articles had
been purposely left, apparently forgotten
bul in reality fixed by minutest wires 10
bells which sounded at the slightest
touch, they were left untouched. The
thief, If only one, always stole, too, from
places in The shade, so that he could
command view OF the more open
spaces. while he himself was unseen.
One morning. as the sergeant OF Police
was going his early round before the
building was opened for the day. he came
upon an exhibitor and bis staff OF assis.
tance, who were grouped around
box which was open before them, and
at which they were looking with appar.
ent interest.
"Good morning. MIR. Baselton," said
the otiicer; "a very fine day We are
likely TO have"
"Fine day, sir And very fine night
we have had, too, suppose retorted
the exhibitor, in tone less pleasant than
that in which he had been addressed
Here's pretty affair! Seven pounds
worth oil Scotch pebbles set in silver
brooches. earrings and SO lorth-ihe
whole of them clean gone"
The Sergeant, with expressions of re
gret, said he would see the officers who
had been on duty. Mr.. Baselton pro-
fesseG to have lost oil confidence in the
Police, and asserted that il he were
to watch. the thicl would certainly be
discovered the very first night.
Il wish you would try, then" said the
Sergeant; al would obtain permission to
watch with you; and if you can suggest
any thing fresh, will gladly support
you"
Although, when he made this last as.
sertion. Mr.. Baselton probably meant
nothing at all, yet. after a little talk
with the officers the desire of finding the
thief, and his belief in his own acuteness
were strong enough 10 make him volun.
teer TO watch; aud it was agreed that the
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-02-16
Qottrg.
The Coal Imp.

~ i- 'tsNN'h
! | was sitting enc night by nv IRE
Twas are Of WestnOreland coal
With a mixture Of coke, which / recommend
~ 4 comfort for body aud soul.
Ny chamber WAS cosey and warn;
The curtains were closed all around;
Aud the snow at the windows ratified away
with soft aud talking sound.
A. sSt IN my easy chair,
think il had got to be late;
And over the top of my book saw
A face in the glowing CRATE.
An ugly old face, too, it Was
wHh wings aud tail declare,
Asd the rest was asaes, aud smoke, and namc,
And ended don't know where
SO odd were tue features said
IL mus, put you on PAPER. my friend: -
Aud took my Pen and otted him down
Face, wings, and wriggling end.
\ queer old codger he seemed,
As vaguely ne stared aud shone:
But hxed him IN outline as well as could
And added a touch OF my own.
us capped h,- wings la tAe CRATE,
Aud a,russIcd aud puccj 90 be free.
AM scovied WITH bis blazing carhuucie eyes
ASH hC sppcssd 70 1e.
Tlcn laid-but pcrhaPs ircawel-
odd G,llov-how came you therc.
'rm no, AZ old lelloU"-the face replied,
3D., 8 prisou,d Imp of che az.