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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-01-11

THEsafes of Adams Express Company, whilst
en- route between New York and Boston, were
rihed, on Saturday night, of the money and
bonds contained in them, to the extent Of not
less than half a million of dollars.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-01-11
The Committee on Memorials

Appointed by the late public meeting Of the
citizens Of Jefferson County, is requested tc
meet at the law Office &C. Cooke and Kennedy
the room lately used by the Bank I'::::eetoTs-
on FRIDAY next, at ~ o'clock.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-01-11

In the Virginia Senate, on Thursday last,
bill providing for the equitable settlement OF
the public debt between the State of Western
Virginia and Virginia was read and referred
The bill provides for the appointment of Com
missioners, not resident of either State, to adj
judicate all questions at once concerning the
debt, and for the appointment of agents to rep
resent the State before such commissioners.
In the House of Delegates, a resolution was
offered by Mr.. Herndon, and adopted, that the
Committee of Finance be instructed to enquire
into the propriety of at once appointing COM
missiopers to proceed to Wheeling to settle and
adjust fair and equitable division of the pub
lie debt due by the State of Virginia before the
dismemberment between Virginia and West
Virginia.
In the Virginia House of Delegates on Thurs
day the Committee for Courts of Justice were
instructed to report a bill providing against the
settlement of negroes, not now residents of the
State, within the limits of the same
-O--
The WIDow OF GEN. SToNEwALL JACKSON
is at present in Richmond, Va, and herself and
child are guests in the family of the Rev. DR..
Hogc. On New Years day many of the mem
bers of her husbands old command called and
paid their respects to her. The fact that Mrs.
jackson is in INDECENT circumstances has in
duced several gentlemen of Richmond to get
up concert at the theatre for her benefit
Commendable efforts are being made through
out the Country to place Mrs. j., beyond the
peradveature of want.
THE Staunton Spectator says: Rev. S. d.
Stuart, of this place, has paid visit to Balti-
more for the purpose of soliciting subscriptions
for an endowment to Washington College,
known as the Lee Endowment" He has Sc
cured subscriptions to the amount of near 3d.
600, and expects to obtain about as much more
in second visit which he proposes to make to
that liberal city"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-01-11

REV. FATHER Mcguire, formerly the popu-
lar President Of Georgetown College, is again
appointed to that important position, the term
Of the esteemed Father Early having expired.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-01-11

APPoINTMENT.-Joseph D. Fayman. of
has received the appointment
of U. s. Assistant Assessor, and has established
his Office at Berryville, Clarke County.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-01-11
NOTICE,

JUSTICE to myself and family, and those owe,
81 requires me to have an immediate settlement OF
all accounts standing open for more than one, and
in some cases running back as far as ten years.
This reaso nable notice must be complied with by
the Ist of February without respect affection for
persons whether the balance on settlement should
be for or against me.
Jan. 4, 1866. JOHN j. ii. STkAlIH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-01-11
Fraud.

If loaning Mr. Thomas Hite, $4,000 Three
Thousand Dollars to accommodate him as
neighbor and friend, and taking bis note for
the amount, written by himself, be considered
fraudulent transaction, then I'm guilty Of
the charge.
Evidently Mr. Hite's object is to prevent me
from transferring his bond 10 some friend who
could bring suit, as the laws Of West Virginia
exclude me from the privileges OF the court:
JN0. N. C0YLE.
Iooror,, 1QcG
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-01-11
January 4. 1866.
Notice..

T HEREBY warn all persons from buying, bar
/ tering in any way, or receiving Note given by
me to John NJ. Coyle, for three thousand dol
lars, on the - day Of - 1862, 1.-THE date
not rccollectcd,) as value was not received Tor
the same though expressed on its face, he hav.
ing practiced fraud in the matter, and shall
so treat the transaction.
THOMAS HITE.
December 80, 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-01-11

Rz-We are un,llar obligations to several
friends fOg copies of the Free Press oil Dec ''n'
called for in our last issue,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-01-11
PUBLIC SALE.

HAvING leased his land, The subscriber WI
i'll offer at Public Sale, on
Wednesday, January 17h, 1866,
If fair, if not, the next fair day, lot Of Fur
ming Uensas-Bar-Shear and Shovel Ploughs;
Harrows; Corn-Coverer Roller, Reaper; two
Wheat Fans; one Threshing Machine, with
Sheet and Straps complete Grain Cradles, &c
One wagons pair of fore hounds nearly new
One Bickford & Huffman Drill.
Also, . Cow and number of Calves.
TERMS CASH.
GEO. L. WASHINGTON.
Dec % IS65 -3to
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-01-11

nLD RYE wHISKEY. ! have received from
~ Pa, very Superior Old Rye Whiskey which
can recommend for Medicinal purposes. It il
copper distilled, and of pure Rye.
Jan. 4, 1866. W. EBY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-01-11
DENTAL NOTICE.

DR. WITHEROW will make a Professional Wis
| it to Charlestown, on the 18th Of January,
and remain about three weeks.
Dec. 81, 1865.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-01-11
January 4, 1866.

THE OLD SAPPINGTON HOUSE
BAR ROOM.
TOHy r. AVIS informs his friends and the pub
% lie generally, that he has just returned from ID.
Eastern markets with one Of the largest ana os''
stocks of
LIQUORS
ever bropobt 10 this town. which he Offers for salo
at'the upper Bar Room Of the Sapington Hotel, and
pledges himself 10 do everything in hrs power W
crafty the palates Of his customers.
lie Is also prepared to
TAKE CHARGE OF HORSES
for oues.s al the Sappington Hotel, o. others.
We Horses and Vehicles for Hire, Aho hauling
of ali kinds done.
The whole business will be under the supervision
will be sufficient guarantee for good order, &s.-
A call Is solicited
January &, 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-01-11
Valuable Land for. Sale,
NEAR CHARLESTOwN.

FTNHAT handsome Farm, known as the Haines
Tract, situated one mile southeast of Charles
town, is now offered for sale. The land con-
c;efc Of ahot,f
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-01-11
ESQ ACRES.

WV <AA%AaA1SSS
is very productive, has fine exposure, is COM
pactly laid out, and possesses commanding
view of the surrounding country. The i'm
provements consist of Frame Dwell
Gs::A ling, Courthouse and Stable, a
..:...: Stone Barn, Blacksmith Shop and
IA-9D Dairy, and a never failing Spring Of
Water.
The fertility of the land, its proximity to
markets, to schools and churches, together with
the cultivation and refinement of the neighbor-
ing society, unite to make this farm one of the
most desirable in thecounty of Jefferson. The
land may now be had at private sale, but il
not sold before
The First day Of March nert,
will be sold on that day at IL o'clock, before
Redman's Hotel in Charlestown, to the highest
bidder.
TERMS One half Cash; the remainder in
one and two years, equal payments, with in
terest.
gN-For further particulars apply to
GEORGE Ii. TATE.
January II, 1866.
Frederick Oity Union copy and send bill to
Advertiser.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-01-11
NOTICE.
HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.

rT,HE HOUSE and LOT now in the occupancy Of
Michael Pilker, in CharIestown, adjoining the
residence of the late VIM. johnson, on West
street, is offered for sale. For further informa-
ton, apply to n. S. White, Charlestown.
THOS. S. ROKENBAUGH.
JAN 4, 1866
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-01-11
DENTAL NOTICE.

DR. MCCORMICK, will visit Charlestown, pro-
~ fessionally on the 23d Jan'y and remain two
weeks. Dec. 2s, ls65.--3t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-01-11

On Monday morning the Thermometer was
6 degrees below zero, in this place
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-01-11
WHEAT'S
MAIL ST A @ T.

T EAyES BcrryviIIe, Daily Sundays excepted!
4 arriving in Cbarlestown in time 70 eonnees
with the train for Harper's Ferry, and all par"
EAST and WEST.
Returninp-Leave CharIestown after the arriI q
of the Cars, arriving in Berryville at O'CLOCK IL
p.sso,cers by this line win be carried ~ any part
Of Clarke county, without trouble or Inconvenience
TO themselves.
Jan. 4, 1861
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-01-11

1NRENCH corsetts. Colored and White Frenc :
I Corsetts, just received and for sale by
KEARSL3Y Il SHEERER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-01-11
PEW RENTS.

DERS0NS owing PEW RENTS in the Presby-
IL terrain Church, viii please pay them at their
earliest convenience. Those wishing to rent Pews
please apply TO A. W. CRAMER,
Dec. %, 1866. Treasurer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-01-11
LOOK OUT FOR CHRISTMAS |


WYE have on hand Good Article Of oil kinds
w Of Liquors which we will sell low at whole
said or retaff, such as
Good Old Rye and Bourbon Whiskey.
Also superior Article Of SCOTCH wHISKEY.
Apple Brandy, Peach Brandy, French Brandy,
Blackberry Brandy and Ginger Brandy.
PORT, MADEIRA, SHERRY.
and all kinds Of Wines All OLD and good
for immediate use. Also spendid article VI
New England Rum,
suitable for Mince pies,
FINE Xxx Ale,
If you want
CHRISTMAS LIQUORS
give us call and You will get bargains.
Next door to Aisquith & Bros Drug Store.
J. Ii. YESTERDAY & BRO.
P.S. Oysters by the PLATE or otherwise.
Dec. 81 1865.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-01-11

CEwING Machine Oil for sale by
- KEARSLEY 4 SHEERER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-01-11

OTOVE FOR SALE have Number one
- Franklin Stove, which will sen on reasorseie
terms. sO"- ~
ERESH TEAS.-Gun Powder, -lmperial, Back
and Japan Teas, warranted superior; H Just re-
cieved by JUN La n"o
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-01-11

Q000 FEET Inch and Inch and half prime
OUUO Pine Plank for sale by
Jan. III. kEARSLEY 4 SHEERER.
II fNGHBURG SMOKING TOBACCO very
IL superior article-for sale by
JOHN. L. H0oFF.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-01-11
$50 REWARD.

ITO H0USEKEEPERS.
Bed Ticking, Cotton Sheeting. Cotton Table
Cloths, Brown Linen do, BIeacbed Linen Damask
do, Also Linen Dowlas, Huckaback, Crash, Birds
Eye, Russia and Scotch Diaper Towelling and SUI
peTior Damask Towels, Linen Napkins, Bleacbed
and Hrown Cottons and Drilling. Just received.
Jan. III. KEARSLEY 4 SHEERER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-01-11

is very productive, has fine exposure, is COZ
pactly laid out, and possesses commando
view of the surrounding country. The il
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-08-12
STATEN ISLAND NEWS.

las Nav Q-AsAsrNE BUnmSGs.--The commissioners
appointed for the erection Of those buildings have at last
selected ate the west bank OF the island ootw.h
standing AL the opposition they have hitherto sustained
from the residents. The buildings to be commenced
Immediately Their cost is estimated at 500 600 10
l. believed tia, the inhabitants will not tolerate any
building whatever FOR the purposes Intended; and AZ
they ~ money expended is so much fooi'hiJ Law.
shed one Of the principal reasons they allegc for
this E that tfhe comIniss ons time selected Q
rosoa Conoy Island aud at other points more suia-
bic purpose than the they have Just decided
upou but for reasons best known 20 themselves they
will insist locating u on Staten Island, and which
the residents arc bound TO oppose.
a DAN Bepy WISHED AsHosx-The dead body OF
man about ,hiry tive years Of age washed on shore
At the soath teach n few days since. Coroner Gould
held an inquest On the body and the Jury rendered
verdict Of ".oaud drowned" II Is supposed TO have
been the Of efngrant belonging 10 one q the
infected ships 10 quarantine Further Information car
be obtained frVin the Coroner a, stapleton.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-08-12
OUR cRsEspoar uoNe ISLAND CORRESPONDENCE.
GRxKNroRr, L. l., August

GRgKNroRr, l.. l., August Z, 1885,
II is somewh marvellous that few OF the hotels at 70
various watering places throughout the country dos
well this season; bu, such is the wherever has
been. Early in the spring landlords, In view Of -
coming cholera sensation in the city, anticipating ge
eral exodus from to country, went into lavish o.
lays in engagements improvements and decorations,
as to more thoroughly accommodate the vast Grove
which was so fondly anticipated wouldthrong to,s
country, more particularly to the seaside; but, ala
their fond dreams proven sad Authorizations Of ts
BRAIN and they sitting. like patience on
monument, giimly contemplating the vacant chairs
table.
Those landlords who happened 10 hold the reins
hotels and cottages by the sea- fondly imagined that
their places woud most assuredly be patronzed. mas
much the doctors all agreed in lsi9 that the cholera
ragged fearully In consequence or the atmosphere
being insufcienty charged with electricity; and know
ing that salt air mi ng with land elements generated
greater degree Of electricity, fectsed themselves upon
their good luck hat, as have said. have been doomed
10 disappointment
In this village there 1--WE six very comfort
ably kept hotels not pretending to the style or the great
fashionable watering places, but yet OF coeey. quiet
home character which would be supposed 20 be Just the
thing for person who required rest and relaxation from
the whirlpool OF excitement OF the great cities
The air is delightfully."- exharatng here, the drives
magnificent and the fishing and sailing in Peconc BAY
and the Sound nnsrrasseble Parties are out daily and
Ash and poges The novelty OF witnessing the ground
fishermen surround shos Of hundred thousand men
baden moss buukers at one haul and safely land
them at the numerous oil factories II not the cas at
tractive feature OF the place. few weeks since
'sbore scnen surrounded four Thousand chiquct sHG
landed them safely, ~ time when they BRING -
in your market Gfieen cents q pound; but having 3
at hand 10 get them there, they were Obliged
spread the most OF them the land as manure.
There are many New York yachts here, and ssilin Z
parties constantly on the Ko-tbe amateur male
aud the blsck.eycd Sisans, with their jaunty
sailor hats and general sanish rig abound on an
A splendid drive az four miles from here brings OF
the delightful village Of soutbod, one OF the prev
the whole island, where they have established iU
hrst time, this summer very neat hotel. -
ON the other side of Greenport, about o.
"a Orent--the jumping on place into u sceo"Su na'
diners bay f anybody feels dspose W 40 w. wore W
INC Creennort hotels are full We would be glad 10
friends from the shoietac Guy 70 hsP w
enjoy our delightful pleasure.
lie Long Island Railroad has brushed up considerably
this sumner seven Nv engines have laelv been
placed In operation ~ named after prominent person
,tcs. one ol them named James Gordon Bennett 10
il magnificent specimen OF the engineer skill, and
bears a very Ia likeness Of its namesase.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-08-12
FINANCIAL AND CONNER iAL.
sArrnpAY. August LIP. N.

SATURDAY, August ll-6 r. NJ.
on tie Sto + lange there has been but limited
volume busiuc, transacted to-day, usual Sat
uriay hut There vas steady, although sluggish tone
% the speculation for 4 rise.
At thu new board. at ten O'Clock Eric sold at 6a7S
Reading lla Michigan southern is3,, So. Cleveland
and Prt.hurg S7aS Cleveland and Toledo lloil, Rock
Island 1861: Northwestern 56ia - Fort Wayne los a
Cumberland l7H Al tho 0rst regular board the mar
kc was barely steady New YORK Central closed 5.
oser than Al The hafpast two board yesterday Erie -
Eradng S. Michigan southern 5s Illinois Central u,
Rock Island l. Northwestern is-prcfcrred f. Fort
Wayne 81 Clinton 4, Tennessee SKIES >. Government
securities were rather heavy aud neglected Coupon
hHc.lwentea % 1865 declined r.
AZ the one O'Clock open board the market was Grmer
on the portion Of the list but barely steady on the re-
mander Ere sold at 69% Reading 1929 Michigan
Central lloa J, Michigan Northern s5zs Cleveland
and Ptsburg s7a q, Rock Island LOG 1861
Northwestern 55's a-preferred e74, Fort Wayne
1853 &, Ohio aud Mississippi Certificates 30 Cumber-
aud Az, Mariposa preferred 2Z16. There no ma
tcral change following this and railway shares closed
steady the quotations at half past four O'Clock being
under:-New York Central 1867 1906, Erie 69j r. Hud-
son River 1928 10 Reading 112b II Michigan South
crn S57S SO. Cleveland and Pittsburg s7sS " Rock
Island LOG u. Northwestern 1854 36-preferred 67L
Fort Wayne 1884, y. Ohio and Mississippi Certificates
2a 30tS Cumberland 49, 49, Quicksilver sou a 81
Money continues extremely easy, and call loans are
generally made al four per cent TO the Stock Exchange
although second class houses have submit TO Eve per
cent instances On government securities how.
the leading dealers borrow largely three per
cent The discount line is quiet ana first class CONNER
cal paper Is quoted At per cent, with light supply
Both the Western aud Eastern mory markets remain
extremely easy and the Chicago journals report that the
Leading bankers there under the necessity OF remit
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-08-12

shoe in going down. it put on again, but came on
second time, and was loss We arrived safely q the
cold spring, our Hoandsr and his wife waking ali tns
way from the summit.
From here II was plain sailing, as thought oa, VINO
can tell what dangers will comcr had entirely forgot
ten that in escaping Scyla had yet Chaybdis 10 en-
counter and can you from personal experience,
that il not at all pleasant sensation 10 one VINO docs
not pride himself upon horsemanship TO suddenly nnd
your horse rearing and kicking and turning rohha an
round &c Alasi the hornets were upon me--or rathe
on my horse-and for few minutes IL rather unde
cided as to whether I to remain or get uncere
monously pitched OF into the nest Providen'ially
escaped this latter attention at my horses heels and
liberal application OF the essence OF birch carried n
out Of reach OF further danger in that quarter No iur
Their incident occurred Till we reached the hotel al
quarter before nine, where every wanted 10 know
sWhy we were late 7'' TO which question: considering
all had been through, ] felt justified IN maintaining
dignined silence.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-08-12
Newspaper Comments.
[From l. 'Estafettc, Of Mexico City,

CLAIMS
The publication OF the diplomatic documents relating
convention OF September ~ has stirred up our
whole French population. We are unwilling TO pass
hasty judgment upon matter of 80 much weight; and,
for this reason we will seek for en ghtenment from par
better versed than ourselves in financial affairs before
attempt to treat subject that interests so large
number of follow countrymcn AT present, we can
do more than present to our readers some general
considerations
all claims; and Is the sum Of forty millions
OF francs set apart in lump for claimants
ntcnded TO satisfy all the legitimate claims sane
toned by the conmissonl Z" To this answer
hesitangly and upon Official authority that this sum Of
forty millions is to cover merely claims anterior to Sep
tember ~ 1865 As those which have been presented
may yet be handed in settlement IS to be
made.
The question which gives most concern, however is to
know whether the present settlement seriously be
regarded acceptable one, when IL brings no other
security than bonds that becoming discredited
drcl and forty francs they are to-day quoted
at one hundred and th!rty-nine IN SIX months
they will fall TO one hundred, and later TO
lfty. If comes TO this The twenty tlrce millions
spoken OF In these official documents VIII be payment
made in dcrison-a financial pun OF smoke. IL would
be- in the end equivalent about ten twelve per
cent on the stimulated amount, Hence we may cast all
anxiety aside, for such result is simply impossible
The second Mexican loan has been virtually guaranteed
by the Frenc, government; FOR 1t at the recon.
menation Of the Minister Of Finances and OF the general
and local officers OF the empire, that six thou
sand families composed Of mechanics, workmen and
farmers, invested their savings in these bonds thus
officially paronized We may then rest assured that
the French government remains responsible for the pay
ment Of this ioaD and we know from good authority That,
far from sirking the responsibility, IL IS considering the
expedency Of converting the lottery loan into French
three per cents and that the conversion will he made
before six months From this point OF Wow the settle.
ment would present serious aspect, and would be sat
istaciory. Some further light, however, should I've
thrown upon this point.
Many OF our fellow coun,rymen have been considering
the expedlcncy Of calling meeting o. claimants to take
the matter calmly into consideration. We shall an
nounce the day. the and place Of the meeting when
wo shalt have learned them