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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-08

THE SUCCESSOR OF SHERmAY.-We under
stand the officer to succeed General Sheridan
has not yet been fully decided upon, but that
hewill be designated without unnecessary delay.
The condition Of affairs in Louisiana and Texas
is such that prompt action is Indispensable to
the harmony of that section Of the country
Great public considerations, uncOnnectcd with
the unsoldier-liko style OF. Sheridan's official
dispatches, and gross misconduct in publishing
them, are said TO constitute the grounds for re-
lieying him firm the position he has shown
himself sn entirely ,I,a4,s.4.lss;O,f W mn Nd
ti0naL LnteLLIgencer Of Friddy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-08
DIED,

1900 DIED, .r}E 9
On Friday. the 18th ult., near Berryvile, Mr..
ADRAM GRIM, aged IS years.
At the residence Of Mr.. C. Elliott. in Clarke
county, on the 18th ult, Mr.. LEVI HICKS. in the
Goth year of his age..
On the slst ult, Mrs. g. A.. CRIZER, aged 81
years--wife of Mr. Jacob Crizer, of Berryville.
Tn Baltimore, on the 18th of July, HARRY SCI
BERT, youngest son Of Lanlel and Lizzie r. wax
son, formerly Of this place, aged one year and IL
months and Is days 37.9- 524
held thee on my knee, my son, agA
And kissed thee laughing, kissed thee weeping,
But al thy little day is gone
Thou art with the angels, sleeping.
Weep not for little Bertha,
His gentle spirits fled,
He sweetly sleeps with Jesus
Among the silent dead. or
Our Bertha smiles no more below,
But in that world ofhght
Above the clouds, above the skies,
He lives an angel bright fE e
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-08
Personal

Its not necessary f'ru to say t5thosc who
have been constant readers Of the "Oll FAM
ly Journal that .uy advertising columns have
0irus been open o. those dosirirg % mako
their wants known 20 the public, whether
utac or EGE We eau assure the Radical
iutcrmeIl,er at ShephcTlstown. who cnicav-
cred 70 prejudice a colorel man against the
Free Press, that we would infinitely sooner in
sert On alycrtisemeut for q c,ntgelcolorcIm1u
than q mean l-ii.s one, such as We should ias,,
him o. De.
When we visit Shephcrls,own, IS VIC expect
shortly 20 Do, we can answer al questions or
demands made upon US.
Our columns are open for al legitimate ad-
vcrtising, provided We Get paid andwc know
tia, the advertiser VIII be fully compensated
for the OUTLAY, as tho Free Tress is read in al
most every family in the county-incIulins
rlqHy who DO not pay for it,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-08
Trustees Sale
VALUABLE LOT IN
OF

VALUABLE LOT IN
BOLIVAR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, W. VA.
DYvirtuo of deed of Trust executed by
- John C. Storm TO the undersigned TO Sc
cure certain debts therein mentioned to Isaac
Fouke-which deed is of record in the Clerks
Office of Jefferson County aforesaid, |, as trus-
tee therein,
On THURSDAY, LIST day Of AUGUST 1867,
at II o'clock noon, in front of the Shenandoah
Hotel, in the town of IIarper's Ferry, will sell
at public auction, to the highest bidder, for
ready money, the H
Lot of Land
to me in said deed conveyei-said lot lying
and being in Bolivar, Jefferson County, West
Virginia. This lot is now vacant, but is the
same on which the dwelling house Of said John
C. Storm formerly stood-fronting on Union
Street, and adjoining the lot Of Michael Wclsh's
heirs. DAVID kOONCE,
July 10, 1867. Trustee.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-08
NEW GOODS
IND NEW IND UQE1MENTS.

i. ...fH. = 7
rTIIE subscriber has just received at his stdre-
room in Charlestown, opposite the Bank Build
ing. choice selection of articles Of necessity,
which, in addition to his former stock, makes his
assortment complete. He will sell on moderate
terms. and soicits call from the public. He has
lust opened Canvas Hams, Dried Beef, Balona
Sausage and Scotch Herring, Fruit Jars, Brandy
Peaches, Picked Onions, Lemon Syrup, Rhspber-
~ Syrup, Candies, Raisins, Filberts, Figs, Al
monds, sc. A'
Groceries r
Of all kinds and qualities. Wooden Ware, Tin
Ware. Japan Walters. IQUoRS-Brandy, Gin,
Port Wine, Catawba Wine, Whisky. Superior
Tobacco and Segars. FlSH-Shad, Mackerel, No.
Potomac Herring.
A fine assortment Of Gents, Ladies' and Child
ren's Shoes and Hats Hosiery; Looking Glasses I;
Willow Baskets, Queensware, Stoneware. Flour,
Corn Meal and all other articles necessary 70 COM
JACOB Is. BROWN,
August !, 1867. Agent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-08
Pocket Book.

rT,AKEy from the counter ofNIr. Gustavc Brown,
Il Confcciioncr. on Saturday Night last Pock'
ct Book belonging to the undersigned, containing
Twelve or Fourteen Dollars and some private pa
pers. The person who has possession Of said peck
ct book is respectfully requested 70 return The pa
pers at hast No person was in tho store during
the five minutes Of nv absence except Mr.. Brown,
the Proprietor, and Mr.. Samuel Q: Young;
AUG. 1. 1861. -f EDWARD SPAW.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-08

The Shenandoah Herald says young man
from Mt jackson, was lodged in the County
jail last week, by order Of military commander
Hall, for accusing Michael Graham, Of Mt
jackson, one Of the registrars Of the County, Of
not being gentleman, 6e
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-08
AYDREw HUNTER.
Chnrlestown, West Va, July %, 1851.

70. ChArlest0wn, vest Va July 70 IobI.
Messrs. RissoS a DUKE; &c.
GenfIemen-T used less than gallons Of "John's
Preservative Paint on tin roof 23x35 feet which
leaked in twenty places. Tho single coat Of two
gallons stopped every leak. The Paint has groat
b0dy-drying in few hours, and forming hard
surface like enamel. IL has been exposed several
weeks to sun and rain, and | can see no change IN
il. consider il la very cheap and very excellent
Paint Respectfully, -.
August /, ls6J-3t. W. j. HAWKS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-08
FOR SALE.

r WILL sell OF Public Sale, at !? o'clock, on the
/ sh day Of August, (TIURSDAY,) in front Of
the Garter House" in Chariestown, one two-horso
CARRIAG E, nesrly new also, one set Of HAIR
NESS. Terms-Six Months credit will be given.
Bond and approved security required. before the
property Is removed.
G.. W. HEssoS, Auctioneer.
Anrnst l 1851.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-08

SANFORD CoNovER AT HONE.-Sanford Con-
over, who perjured himself upon the trial Of
Mrs. Suratt, and whose counsel have made
such persistent but unayailing efforts TO avert
his tate, arrived at the penitentiary yesterday
he Is under ten years sentence. AI5dny ~
~ Z-sus, august
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-08
TOWNSHIP NOTICE,


VNHE tax payers Of Charlestown Township
Il are notified that tax Of S5 cents per
hundred on the ableproperty of the Town
ship has been levied fol-, educational and school
house purposes; and the Assessors list shew-
ing the amount due from each person having
been placed in my hands for collection, will
in accordance with the law attend at
G.. II. TURNER'S MILL on Friday and Sat-
r urday, September 9th and 7th. ai
At CHARLESTOWN, on Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday, Sept. 9th, 10th $ ] 18th
At CAMERON'S DEPOT, on Thursday and
Friday, September 18th and 18th.
At wILTSHIRE'S SCHOOL HOUSE. on
Monday, September 10th.
At MELVILLE MILLS, on Tuesday and
Wednesday, Sept. 18th and 18th,
to collect and receive the same. d.
All persons interested in the above notice
will please notice the law as appended, and go
yern themselves accordingly. 1
% In my absence my son, Albert Cockrell is
authorized to receive and receipt for the same.
j. Ct. C0CKRELL,
Township Treasurer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-08

The police force Of Winchester has been no.
tilted by the military officer commanding that
post that all parties hereafter arrested for vio-
lations Of law in that corporation shall be
brought before the military authorities for trial
and punishment
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-08
Partisan Life with Mosby,
n.u,t.- "

BIZ MAJoR JoHS Scorr, Of Fauquier County, Va,
Cste c. S. Az
WITH Portrait Of Col. Mosby on Steel also
w one on Wood; and nearly so Illustrations,
embracing Portraits Of Field Officers and Captains
Of the Battalion Map Of Mosby's Confederacy,
snd numerous spirited illustrations Of Fights Raids
and Humorous Incidents.
One Vol. svo,, 1872 pages, cloth, beveled edges,
price $3.50. This book il sold only by Subscrip-
ton. CAMPBELL Il MASON,
Aug /, Agents for Jefferson County.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-08
Public Sale.


HJslIE pndersigned. having quit farming, VIII Of.
fer Mt Public Sale, at his Residence, Tour anu
o half miles Southwest Of Charlcstown, on 'i-
, THURSDA az, ed day IF AUGUST 1867,
.,t, The following Personal Property;
-Four head Work Ilorses--one large Marcj
- One four-yenr old Mare-wcll brcdi
--r One one-yesr old Marc Colt,
Thirty five head Improved Sheep-all Good
Mutton; fon- head Mich Cows;
A., One yoke Oxen--wcll broken, and good Bccii
Four Beeyes, twenty head Fat Iogsi
TWENTY-FIVE head Fat Shosts,
-Four Sows, with Pigs.
Farming Implements.
One Mccormick Reaper,
Barshear and Mccormick Ploughs,
Single and Double-Shavcl Poughs,
Three Uarrows one Corn Coyerer;
Two good Wagons and Beds,
Wagon and Plough Gears,
One superior Cutting-BOx;
One Ox.Cart, and many other things too te-
dious 10 mention.
... ALSO,
400 BUSHELS OF WHEAT,
100 BUSHELS OF CORN,
100 BUSHELS OF OATS.
TERMS or SALE.
The Fat Stock, Wheat, Corn and Oats, CASH.
credit Of six months will be given ON all sums oi
Ten Dollars and upwards, with bond and approved
security. Under Ten, CASH. No property ~ DO
removed until terms are complied with.
August /, lse7--tds. THOMAS LOCh.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-08
charlcstown, July 10th, 1867.

tharIestown, July zJth, Iob''
Messrs. R.Ssos 4 DUKE:
Dear Sirs--I have used the "John's Preseryative
Paint" upon the tin roof of my rebuilt dwelling
house, which had commenced rusting, and ON sat
isfed that il is the best and cheapest preparation
ever introduced into this part of the country, and
entirely eflicaciOus for the purposes intended
hayea used il several agricultural supplements
and on the railing of Cemetery enclosure, and am
equally well satisfied that nothing better can DO
found for preserving the wood, and in the latter
case giving a beautiful imitation Of iron railing.
ioi Yours respectfully,
. ANDREW HUNTER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-08

SVITANTED to make an arrangement with
w live man in every county, who wishes to
make money, andscin give good references. No
capital required. viii sell business now pay
ing 1900 per month, and rely on the profits for
my pay. Address al5-.i J. Z. T1LTON,
Aug. 8, ls67-4t. t.,. Pittsburg, Pa.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-08

Miss Winnie Ream, the sculptress. has taken
a plaster cast # Gen Ire, ftom which she in
tends 70 make marble bust
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-08

"47. The township treasurer shall collect all le-
yies for school purposes made in his township. I'm.
mediatey on receiving the assessors list he shall
post notices in five prominent places in his town
Ship stating that he WILL thirty days thereafter, at
the specified times and places, receive the aforesaid
taxes. On all sums remaining unpaid, after the
last time named in the notices, he shall add five per
cent For good reason, the board Of education
may provide such other means Of collection IS they
may deem erpedient, and extend the time thereof"
August g, 1867. l'4 n
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-08
School for BOYS.

TIVE undersigned proposes 70 open school Tor
Boys, on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, at ms
home, In Chsrlestown.
A liberal share of the public patronage is ear
nestly and respectfully desired Particular etten-
ton will be givoDt to the younger scholars.
Terms made known on application.
August /, l6G7-n BOBT. W. NOhIH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-08
Affairs in Clarke.
The Clarke journal Of Friday last gives the


The Clarke Journal Of Friday last gives the
following items:-7- rI-l
PERsoNAL--The IT. Rev. Richard Wilmer,
Assistant Bishop Of the Diocese Of Alabama,
formerly Rector Of Grace Church in this place
isnow on a visit to his friends in Clarke. He
filled the pulpitsof the Episcopal Church on
Sunday morning, and on Wednesday delivered
his farewell sermon preparatory to his depar-
ture for Europe, whittier he goes 10 attend a
Counsel of Bishops He viii carry with him
the earnest wishes of. his old Pensioners for
his successful voyage and safe return.
Rev. DIR. Atkinson. President Of Hampden
Sydney College, preached at the Presbyterian
Church on Sunday last. ......r
NEGRO TOURNAMENT.--A colored Tourna-
ment came of near our town on Saturday last.
The knights gaily dressed, but indiilerently
mounted, paraded the streets for sometime be-
fore the riding commenced, much to the delight
of the urchins Of both colors. A quantity of
mean whiskey was consumed, the result OF
which was manifest in rough and tumble
fight between some half-dozen Of the chiyalric
gentlemen. 1.s.+
THE UNION HoTEL.-This House hos been
leased by Mr.. YIN. a. Castlemen, who assumed
control of it On Thursday morning. Mr.. c.
has had considerable experience in this bust
ness, and, assisted by his most estimahle lady,
whose energy and capacity is well known, We
have no doubt will maintain If not increase
tho reputation Of tie house.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-08
Postponed.

The above sale is postponed until lNONDAK
AUGUST I2th, 1867, when it will positively
take place. DAVID hOONCE,
Aupust |. 1867. Trustee.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-08

To the Farmers of
Jefferson, Berkeley a. Clarke.
TI,he subscribersare prepared to furnish you with
/ ZELL'SRAW-B0NE'4S UPER-PH0SPHATE
and solicit your early orders Its effects upon the
crops last season clearly demonstrate its great
to the following gentlemen who have used it;
Thomas II. Willis, George w. Eichelberger,
George /. Lindsey, r. b. Washington,
Geo. IL. Beckwith, d. c. Washington,
A. G. Undertake, b. w. Cooke,
q. j. Manning, COL Francis Votes. 10
Yours respectfully,
RANSOM d DUKE, Agents.
August 8. ls67-2m N.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-08
MARRIED1

: In Martnsburg. on the Path ult., BY Rev. II, c.
Mcdaniel, JEREMIAH SQUIRE, Of Columbus,
Ohio and JENNIE SHIMP, Of Berkeley county
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-08
: Law school,

WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA..
THE next session of my Law School will COM
nence on the 10th day of September next, and
end on the 10th of the following June. "a.
For terms, &c, address
-" JUICE RICHARD PARKER,
Aug. 8, Is67-6t f7 Winchester, Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-08
old Clothes Made Now.

Old Clothes Made New.
TN1IE undersigned are now prepared, at their
Barber shop, for cleaning clothes, making
them as bright as when new. Also, Shaving, Hair
Cutting, Shampooing and Dyeing will be done in
the latest and best tyles. 20 80 II
Aug. 8. 80. DROWN DC BRADY.
lust RECEIVED 1900 feet Of French Window
81 Glass, which We will sell cheap for the money.
Aug. 8. 1851 m AISQUITlE& BRO. q
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-08
Notice..

Notice.
IL parties hayir< cfains against the under
~ ,igped fp.inter included) will please present
them h-syre August 5th. At that time we expect
., leave this village, and want % leave a clean
sheet behind. H0MSIIER l. DBAWBAUGH.
Summit Point, Aug. ], 1861.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-08
FRESH LIME.

T HAVE made arrangements with ". q. Grore
/ of Maryland, to furnish Lime by the carload,
at Charlestown Depot, for IS cents bushcl. All
orders promptly attended to. Lime IN barrels con
stantly on hand. w. j. HAwkS,.f
August /, lsG7-3t Agentfor N. J. Grove.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-08
Trustees Sale
OF
Valuable Brick House,
And Lot in Bolivar.

10y virtue of Deed Of Trust executed by
- John Schmiddart and Oatharina Schmid-
dart, his wife, Tor Schmittuetzl, TO me to Sc
cure debt therein mentioned to Frederick A.
Roeder, which deed is duly recorded in the
Clerks Office of Jefferson County, |, as Trus-
tee therein,
On FRIDAY, The 3Oh day Of AUGUST, 1867,
at u o'clock, Noon, in front Of the Sbenah-
doah Hotel, in the town Of Harper,s Ec',t,
will sell at public vendue, tn IL" highest DID,
der, for ready money, enc
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-08

The BUILDING on it is a two -.
story BRICK, with a two-story brick f..<a
addition, aud one-story brick Kitch- ::......a
en-. 1t is so constructed as to be %lfS
suitable for two tenements, or can be used for
one, as the owner may prefer-containing a.
bout twelve Rooms The rooms in the attic
Of the main building are finished and provided
with Dorner Windows. sir.l .ia
The property is etgibly situated in CEN
trail part Of Bolivar. The advantages Of its
location need norecommendation from me-
ISAAC E0UKE,
August G, 1861 Trustee
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-08
HOUSE AND for

to me in said deed conveyed-same lying and
being in Bolivar, jefferson County, West yir-
ginia, fronting on Washington Street, in said
town Of Bolivar.
The New York herald., 1867-03-28
TOO LATE roR CLASSIFICATION.

SlYL HILDHETH, AUCTIoNEER-THrs DAY At
~ O'Clock Furnitnre in house 10 Allen street hsrs mn
I've nno III &c crockery, lot Clothing hne Wascnes'
kyelry' hc,
The New York herald., 1867-03-28

GREAT GEDUCTI1N sh THE rRfCE or BOOTS,
Shoe and Trunks un4R tie lst OF Nay at ROBERT
WIN. cheap store s noaefy, corner OF BoEd street.
lied sioc.. less than hail pflca
The New York herald., 1867-03-28

DEPRESSED RNvEiOrEs OR ADDRESSES OF
"A 2utU3 persns received auce january. and used but
ce or sale by II. rItEMAiNs. Slg Broadway. fourth
or
The New York herald., 1867-03-28

tUTLFkY.-A SMALL Bwr VERY SELECT AssoRr.
meni Pocket Cutlery Just imported. Can be at
Gold street. first floor.
The New York herald., 1867-03-28

BOOKS LIBRARIES. PIANOS. PAINTINGS EN-
D grsgngs &c bough. l0 ~: books bound neatly at
3 b0oss lre. J. " NuDlr - SIKH avenue, between
irtieti and Thirty-Hrst stree-
The New York herald., 1867-03-28

nyO LET-23D STREET, NEAR 6rH AVENUE FINE
i high stoop Houses, and elegantly furnished 5000
others esaby located streets $50 to 500 pei
month W. r. SEYMOUR. III Broadway.
The New York herald., 1867-03-28

)ATENT COPYING MAGNETIC LETTER BooK.-yo
Arensfor United states.
The New York herald., 1867-03-28

APES wANTED-Two ue TlInEg SMALL SECOND
hand nreproof Safes Address j. a. O., box 40 Herald
ice
The New York herald., 1867-03-28

NO LET-THE UPPER PART OF THE BUILDING OF
! the New York Wspensary. corner Centre and White
Streets suitable FOR hight manufacturing purposes. Apply
at the Dspensary, 70 D. GOLDEN MURRAY, Treasurer
The New York herald., 1867-03-28

ry,O LET-LARGE BUILDING. JERSEY CITY NEAR
ferry; 4J-horsc Engine. Boiler Shaftng for sale
at bargain Inquire Of s. r. BARTON Gil Greene
Jersey City
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1867-06-22

IVm. Humphrey as. ID. Ne Strong.-A case
with this title came off on Tuesday, before
Esquire Hall, in which much interest was felt
among portion of our farmers who had bought
shares in Patent Pitchfork company, repre-
sented by acouple of worthless passing through
the State last year, with splendid establish
ment, deceiving and swindling every honest far
mer thatwas credulous enough to listen to their
story and give their notes. Five share cost $50
and an additional amount of $lS entitled the
shareholder to fork. Many gave their notes
for five shares, which notes were sold at shave,
and the swindlers departed: VIM. Humphrey
bought $500 of these notes, for which he paid
$3.50 Among them was one against Mr.. Strong
The suit was brought for tie recovery upon
the note. The shaving Of tie notes was some
five days after the making ofthem, when none
of the parties had become acquainted with the
character of the transaction. The decision was
in favor of the payment of the note. Other
suits are to follow and the question fully tested
whether our swindled farmers must, or may
avoid these notes -Ffzssz
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1867-06-22

"A DWELLING HOUSE "BURIED ALIVE"
The Pittsbusg Commercial gives the fol-
lowing account of the singular sinking
of a dwelling house, and the fortunate cs-
cape cfall the inmates, near Mahonoy CT
ty, Schuylkill county Pa:
1t seems that at that point ''breast"
Of the Boston and Mahonoy coal compa-
ny's colliery had been worked to within
about 20 feet of the sarface of the earth
and that located just above it stood a
two-story frame house, occupied by Mr.
Thomas I. Myers, breaker boss at the
colliery, and his family. He had num-
Der of boarders, whose clothing, &C.,
were in the house. About three O'Clock
on Friday afternoon, as Mrs. Morris Rob
inson of this borough, wife of the super
intendent of the colliery, was on visit
to the house, and Mrs Myers were in the
kitchen, they felt the house moving, and
rushed with haste into the open air.
Two minutes had hardly elapsed after
they left the house before it sank with
surging, swaying motion into a huge
chasm, to the depth of about eighty feet
Large masses of earth and rock from the
sides of the chasm Immediately closed in
upon the house, burying it almost COM
pletely from view. The crash was tre-
mendous. The complete entombment of
the dwelling, which was thirty-fve feet
long, may be imagined, says the Miners
Journal, when. we state that the chasm
formed by the sinking of the mine would
readily have admitted building over
one hundred feet in length. The house
contained seven beds and bedding, four
stoves bureaus and other furniture, be-
sides a considerable quantity of clothing
a Sunday school library and some money.
There was fire in several of the stoves
and shortly after the occurrence smoke
was seen issuing from the Garth which
covered the roof rendering it almost GER
tain that the house had been set on fire.
Streams ofwater were directed into the
chasm, and it was hoped that the house
would not be entirely destroyed. For
tunately the startling occurrence was not
attended by the loss OF human life. Had
it taken place at night ten lives might
have been lost. But it took place at an
hour when some of Mr.. Myers children
had-gone to, school, while. the others were
playing outside, 81 4 40 I. .:ty.-
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1867-06-22

When President Lincoln was assassin
ated the democrats, north and south, We
~ generally rejoiced at his taking off,
Many said SO plainly. Mr.. Davis was
of that number. Here and there wiser g.
cooler ones among them instantly percei-
we'd that the assassination was both q
crime aud blunder and they condemned
it. Among the multitude of their party
these constitute an insignificant minor
ity. sararta nm
A few days ago an expatriated Pole,
at Paris, made an attempt upon the lite
of the Emperor of Russia. The Polish
residents of the French Capital hastened
to testify their horror at the act. AT
Moscow the inhabitants assembled and
sent a deputation to Paris to express
their detestation of the crime
These two cases are especially instruc-
tive when contemplated in conjunction
with each other. tHLl} HIii -