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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-01-14

Az ELs5AST TINA badly bunged up
Emerald Islander, in response to the inquiry
Where have you been p said Down to
Mrs Mu'rooney's wake. and an Elegant time
we had Of il. Fourteen fights in fifteen min
u,es; only one whole nose left in the house,
and that belonged to the tay kettle"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-01-14

Motive PowER.-A windy W. p, in te-
dious Grafton, stopped to imbibe a glass Of
water
q rise" said Sheridan, to a point Of
order"
Everybody started in wonder what the point
Of order was.
"What is it2' said the speaker.
"I think, sin" said Sheridan, cit is out Of
order for a Windmill to 60 by water"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-01-14

THE LArEsr.-Tbo Italian Nestle, is SUI
porseling the "Grecian Bend" It usually at
tacks young people, and always in couples
The symptoms are a dropping Of the head Of
thelaly till it rests on the shoulder Of the gen
tlcman, and his moustache sweeps her forehead
aAl his arm cncircles her waist It usually
comes on in the cars, on the steamboats,. and
in other public places, and it is said by those
who have tried it to be very nice.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-01-14
\ Now stock.
SPRING AND SUMNER SUPPLY,


SPRING AND SUMNER SUPPLY,
FOR All WANTS.
MILLER & SMITH, Of the Stove. Tinware, and
vi Furnishing House generally of Charlestown.
respectfully inform the citizens Of the county that
thew have iust received full and select assortment
% an articles In their line, that the wants Of the
season NAV require An early call is solicited, as
prices are moderate and entire satisfaction, as to
material md workmanship guaranteed. Their
stock consists. in part, Of large assortment Of
COOKING STOVES,
Of the latest and most improved patterns, from Ne.
10 10, with Utensils complete
TIN-WARE
of every kind and description, manufactured ut
home of the best material the market can furnish
and by the most experienced workmen
Also on hand a select assortment Of SEAMLESS
PRESSED WARE, very heavy, and embracing
Kettles, Basins, Bowls, &c, in size from quart
O. five gallons.
OF JAPAN WARE, a small supply, but embrac-
inc many articles OF permanent use aud great econ
omy 90 hOusekeepers. Having procured a large
supply of very superior material, special attention
viii De given to
TTN-ROOFTNG AND SPCJTgNG,
and with experienced hands and moderate prices
we guarantee satisfaction. The improved "Spout
Bracket. ofmctal or wood. furnished when desired.
RsFAIEING done at short notice and on reasona-
bic terms.
Co-Grain of all descriptions. Beef Hides, Sheep
skins, Rags BeeswaV. Hard Soap, Bacon, Old
Copper and Brass, viii De taken in exchange for
work, at the highest market price.
May q, lS6S.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-01-14
~. ~. S.
NO HUMBUG HERE!

~ I'M III - Nllooo I1IIeE.
TIME subscriber, having just returned from Pred
erick City with an extensive stock OF superior
material, is prepared to oeS to the citizens Of Jef
ferson county, the very best bargains in 's9oi
BOOTS AND SHOES, p.sv y'is.s
manufactured under bis own supervision. hy the
best city workmen. His stock is such as to reeon-
mend il to every Judge of
LEATHER,
and has been purchased with great care from the
mandatory % Messrs Bantz 4 Wachter, Of Fred
erict the Oldest and most experienced TANNERS
in the State of MARYLAND. As he employs none
but the best workmen-such as thoroughly UNDER
stand the trade-and works none other than the
best finished material, he feels confdentof bis abii-
ty TO give satisfaction. Especial attention gl.en
to the finer quality of
LADIES WORK.
For the accommodation Of the trade, he will keep
on hand, at all times, complete assortment Of
Ready-Made Work,
which he will warrant TO compare with any that
can be found in the country.
REPAIRING done in the best style, on the shortest
notice. NEW WORK and REPAIRING executed in
from twelve 10 forty-eight hours, and no dnap-
poniments at the hour promised.
WATERPROOF COMPOSITION.
He has constantly on hand supply OF this ralu-
able article, which has been used during the past
winter with entire satisfaction by many Of his Gus
toners. He would refer those who wish to know
something of its value 10 the following gentlemen,
who have used il with effect, viz DIR. John ID.
Starry, W. J. Hawks, Capt. John j. Lock, W. Is
BY and George ". Echelberger.
April - lS6s-ly. j. G. KEMP.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-01-14
.ssG--7,HE or ID IA MILY- JOURN Al.
REMOVED

REMOVED
TO Roox on "AARKgr Houss SorAsE."
Harness, Saddles DC BRIDES,
MAxuFAcruRED or RkPAIRED
At ChGrlestOrn, Jefferson County.
rIyHE undersigned respectfully announces to the
citizens of Charestown and vicinity, that he
Is constantly making and rersiring Carriage, Gig,
Buggy. Coach and Wagon, Harness, Saddles,
Brides, Halters, &C., in the most durable manner,
and the most modern styie of workmanship, and at
short notice and upon diving" terms. Ny work
commends itself. All ask is share of the public
patronage
April 10. go HENRY ID. MlDDLEkAUfF.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-01-14

me reason why murder viii out is be-
cause blood v.u teur
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-01-14
PIANOS. PIANOS.


For the Best Pianos now made over Baltimore,
Philadelphia and New York Pianos.
OFFICE AND WAREHooE No. NORTH LIBERTY
ST., above Baltimore street, BALTIMORE, ND.
CfTIEFFS PIANOS have all the latest improve
= ments, including the AGRAFFE TREBLE,
Ivory Fronts, and the Improved French Action,
fully warranted for Fire Years, with privilege Of
exchange within II months if not entirely satisfac-
tory to purchaser.
Secondhand Pianos and Parlor and Church Or
gans Of my own make, always on hand, from SIS
10 $500.
Referees who have our Pianos in use
Gen. X. t. Lee, Lexington, Virginia. Gen.
Robt. Ransom, Wilmington, y. G. Gen. ID. n.
Hill Charlotte, n. G. Governor John Letcher,
Lexington, Virginia. y. +. Harrison, Warren
Ebv. John y. Packet, John Burns, Andrew Al
bridge, Of Jefferson County.
Send for a Circular. TERMS LIBERAL.
December B. lSGs-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-01-14
NEW GALLERY OF
PHOTOGRAPHY.

ry,HE undersigned would respectfully inform the
\ inhabitants of Charlestown and The surround
ing country that he has located at Charlestown,
having purchased the building formerly occupied
BY A. F. Smith as Photographic Gallery, ana Is
prepared TO make the different styles of pictures
now in vogae NV terms shall be moderate-give
me a call. ALLEN +. HALL.
IannarY @ 1SGS-9m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-01-14

SooS.-Mr Fuller, a Methodist preacher,
found it necessary to exc out a scanty living
by selling books. Tie called on a lady in a
parish where he once labored. As he an
nounced his GRAND, the lady expressed her
horror and surprise. What Mr. Fuller, I
thought You laborcd for souls, and not for
money" Fuller replied A minister can
not live on souls, and fine could he'd soon de-
populate such a region as this"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-01-14
COMPREHENSIVE.
Ffanures :!
Hianures !
TO THE PUBLIC.

HAvING purchased valuable tract Of timber
land, and located Saw-Mill upon it With
capacity Of saving forty thousand feet Of Lumber
weekly, will be prepared to furnish nearly
Every Variety Of Lumber,
Such as Pine Plank, Joists, RdfterS. Studding.
Plastering Loth, Chestnut Palihgs,
OAK Fencing Pionk, dc.
Lumber will be kept constantly on hand at the
Mill, IL miles above Kcarsley Sheerer's Planning
Mill, on the Shenandoah river, and at Messrs. ID.
Humphreys Co.'S Lumber Yard at Charlestown
Persons contemplating building will promote
their interests BY calling upon the subscriber in
person, or Messrs. d. Humphreys 4 Go. before GO
ing elsewhere. GEO. W. ElCHELBERGER.
August 10. ls6S--6m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-01-14
BLACKSMITHING.
SHOOTING OF Horses,

and all branches of the trade, rep ring Of wagons
or farming implements, &c. conducted without de-
lay and at living rates.
GzS- Shop nearly opposite the residence Of DR.. J.
J. IT, Sraith. ACHILLES DIXON.
January ), 1867.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-01-14
Notice.

WE aorsi-ncd i' authorized 70 settle the &C
i counts Of j. r. Avis. An persons indebted
lr,. expected 90 make prompt payment
Aug. ~, lehs-tt. b. ID. AVIS.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1869-03-28

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valued n Ioo o.. .r,r,r Ii,t. y,.f,.l At 10 o.
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lot. N,s AMI = ard : p f..t # T. - fnet
- lot No = ia smell .-f, y,lu,.i At 10 d., being
in Hu-.,y'. div: . .,ar,+s y.,1,i ~ 80 90;
horses g.. trl., 200 t3. male value! Al 80 uu
TOT Al. luL5 o.
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The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1869-03-28
srEsItf. NOTICE.

WE ARE CLOSING rr orR nrsiStss
W fr Dissolution of parthpfship. aui shsi
give 10 credit after 'hi- date,
Al parties indrbtclt1 81 oiil f'Fssp insi.s
Immediate settlement, aud thrrliY satp r.sta.
MASON a li'if,
rtrsan cite. February e. istp tuf
IN TllE SECOND JUDICIAL uif1Rl,s
L Court " the state - Nevada, 10 aHi fuf d.
County % gormsby. IN the matter g the t,tais
70 Henry StiFhnulh. deceased, 1la state -
Nevada sends Gresting Ia ~ -unree tfan otls,
II tlis Court, duiy niHd" 90 ,i'rr'd 80 tly iaib
dag Of MARCIA, A. u. 1862 uai'to u Wr,ty pisea
that
TUESDAY,, THE Gru DAY or APRIL, is'y,
aro oclark Il slii DAY, at the rttile, Can't
Il, ~. IN Carson city, la. h"rn pfpointvd
hearing the application ~ Sishn Mbiiuga prnys
ing ih.t dncumunt uas ,u Gle ~ tlib thuf's
puipniiug 20 he the laft vii and t.siament %.
Henry Stighua'h d''csasrd be admitfsd 20 piohHt
At whi-h time ard place all p.gs1ns ini.rcs,u.
may Rpnear ard contest The ssme
tsEALJ Attest my hand aud Seal q said Court
7 !. hDWApDs, Clerk.
Carson city. March 18th. iso,. mar Il.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1869-03-28
NOTICE no saED:r0rs.
.DIssoLUrro. OF copAnrSrgsnrp

'r,'HE PkRTNEGSnlP HERETOFORE rytsr.
] 1876 under the name ol ,igu's a Naihsf. i.
this day Dissolved 10y mutual consent, Jaaust, I,
ist9.
>, w. MATTER,
q, u, JoNLf,
u T. Ho1vrR, witnre
y. R--Thc tusluoia - tho late MIN ~ ianes
Mathrr, viii be conducted az urual at the "a
stand by the uulersignod.
a. n MATitEn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03
The French Gable Working-First Official
Dispatches.

By the Franklin Telegraph Line.
DUxBURY, Mass, July 2S.--The French
Gable is now in good working order, and the
following dispatches have passed over the wires
to-day:
paris, S:45 A. NJ.
$40 the Hon. Secretary Of State, Washington ::
1.-The Emperor of the French to the President
of the United States at Washington.
Il am highly gratiGed to inaugurate the new
line of telegraph which unites France with the
United States by sending to you the expression
of my good wishes for you and for the prosperity
of the United States. NAPOLEON.
REPLY OF THE PRESIDENT.
"lhe President Of the United States to the En-
peror of the French:
Il cordially reciprocate your good wishes, and
trust that the liberal policy Of the United States
pursuant to which this cable has been landed,
may result in many such means of communica-
ton, especially between this country and its
earliest ally and friend. u. S. GRANT
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03
auction Sales.
VALUABLE LANDS AND Personal
PROPERTY FOR SALE
I will offer for sale on the premises, on ,,o

I will offer for sale on the premises. on
THURSDAY, THE 10TH D1 OF AOGUyS1,
1862 valuable tract Of Land, known as KY,
erhead.' three miles West of Greenvlle on the
head waters of South River, containing by re-
cent survey, 677 acres. belonging to the nelTs
of Col. VIM p. Tate Said land is OF me 9oa,-
ity with good brick mansion, me pans oati''
irst-rate stable, corn-crib, dairy, and all he9es
sary buildings for every purpose, fine orchard OF
select fruits, good spring near the mouse, am
other springs. There is a comfortable co!tage
with good spring and some select fruit Will III a
Blacksmith shop on one end of the place. Inc
land is all we'll set in grass, but what is IN Spring
crop. A sufficient amount of good timber. No
land on the whole farm but what is tillable. IL
is considered among the best farms in the coun-
ty. Also tract of pine land, South of Green
vile three miles, containing 50 acres, with some
improvements.
ferms-One-fou in hand and balance in
three annual payments. E-..~
Also, on same day. all the FARMING I'M
PIGMENTS, several good horses and colts,
number of good mich cows of good stock some
fat cattle number of young CATTLE several GOOD
sows, and a number of good hogs, a good flock
of sheep, with a number of fine lambs, old corn,
wheat, oats, hay, and number OF other Things.
will also offer on the 1st day of the August
Court, at Staunton shares in the LIST National
the Chesapeake and Ohio r. r. Company, with
three dividend bonds. Terms of Stocks made
known on day of sale.
To any one wishing to examine the land it will
or any information in regard to the property will
be given by the executor, or the land Will De
shown by Henry Stoffer, who resides on the farm.
MATTHEW PILSON,
Executor of VIM. P. Tate, decd,
Greenvlle Augusta county, Va.
Vindicator, r. Register Hagerstown Mail and
Lancaster Intelligencer copy times and send ac-
counts to this office. july13-tds
NOR SALE-Valuable Residence &
STORE HOUSE, with Stock of Goods, in
y Churchville, Virginia
The subscriber having determined to remove to
the West offers for sale his valuable property in
Churchville, Va, eight miles West of Staunton.
The dwelling house is and. commodious,
with excellent garden; the store-house convent
ent and the best stand in the place-the whole
constituting one of the most desirable points for
a large mercantile establishment in the Valley.
The neighborhood is very desirable, with good
schools and churches of different denominations.
1t is also good location for physician. The
Stock of Goods on hand will be closed out to the
purchaser upon fair terms. 1t is rare that such
chance is offered to business men, whose atten-
ton is specially called to this advertisement.
If not sold privately before that time, prop
erty will be offered publicly on Saturday, the 4th
day of September.
Terms easy. j. b. LINDSEY.
iune15-tds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03
NeaU AGVertaSe
TEEURCHVEEEE HIGH SCHOOL.

The fifth session of this school will commence
the 18th OF September, 1859, and close the 10Th OF
June following. The course of instruction is de-
signed to prepare young men for business pur-
suits, University of Virginia Washington Col
lege especially the latter. It comprises the stu
dies OF Latin, Greek, French and higher branch
es OF Mathematics, and such English branches,
as are thoroughly taught in schools of high
grade. No pains or labor will be spared to Sc
cure to students the utmost thoroughness and ac-
curacy In their investigations, and to encourage
on their part, free and vigorous thought. The
Discipline will be gentle but firm. IdLeness and
Ina'norataty will not be tolerated. Reviews and
examinations will be required at the close of each
month, and reports, based upon these and the
daily recltations, will be sent to parents and guar
dians: lmpartially exhibiting the success and
standing OF their sons and wards. There will be
public examinatons-one the 1st of July, the
other the 12ht of June
The Principals, having both large experience
N teaching, hope to merit the public patronage.
Parents, sending their sons by cars or stage, will
meet conveyance at Staunton, at any time, by
informing either of the principals.
Inc location of this school is most excellent
Inc village possesses the convenience of daily
mails. Students will be expected to attend relig-
loas services every sabbath.
Our facilities are such that we are able to offer
the following low
TERMS:
Board and Tuition per session, exclusive
~ or lights and washing $780,
Payable half at commencement OF session, and
half 1st of February-followng
Keferences-Former patrons and Facu ltes of
Washington College and University of Va.
For further particulars, address
JOHN G. SLOWER,
Ell. L. HOOVER.
From Rev. P. Fletcher.}
Having enjoyed ample opportunity of testing,
by personal examinations, the thoroughness of
the instruction given in the Churchville High
School, as well as of observing the exemplary
department of the pupils, 1 do not hesitate to
recommend it as one of the best schools within
my knowledge. PATTERSON FLETCHER
aug3-6t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03
Judge Dent and the Mississippi Nomina-


WASHINGTON. July 30.-In reply to letter
from Messrs. JeffardS and Moorman inquiring
as to the truth of dispatches to the New York
papers to the effect that he would not accept
the National Union Republican nomination,
Judge Dent writes the following:
''WAsHINToN, July 80, 1869.
"Gentlemen,-In replying to your commu-
nication, beg leave to say, that while | can
not decline what has not been formally offered
me, you are at liberty to say to the National
Republican party, and the people of Mississippi
generally, that in the event Of my nomination,
| shall certainly accept it. [ have never au-
thorized any person to say l would decline a
nomination if rendered me by the National
Union Republican party Of Mississippi and I
again assure you that my purpose to that end
remains fixed and unalterable.
Il earnestly desire the restoration of the
southern States with constitutions and laws that
will efectually secure the civil and political
rights of all persons.
"Very respectfully, yours,
''TEWIS DENT -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03

1 propose selling my Farm in Augusta
county, Va. The tract contains 240 acres Of SUI
perior Limestone Land-lies 10 miles North
West from Staunton and q miles South of
Stribling's Springs. Elk Run, tributary of
Middle River, passes through the Farm dividing
it into about two equal parts Elk Run is a
never failing stream of pure water. The whole
of the Tract is enclosed by good, substantial FEM
cling. About fifty acres of the Tract is densely
set with Forrest trees such as Walnut, Hickory
and Oak
The improvements ON the Farm are first class
for this cOuntry-large and commodious DWELL
ing House-good swisher Barn-good Stables
good Corn-cribs and other out houses. Good
pure and never failing Spring-water near the
residence. Wishing to change my lo,alitv and
my business I will sell this valuab' estate nri-
vately, but if it is not sold befn-a tho S6tb dav
OF August 1869, will on thu day exnose to sale
the said Farm by way, Of rubic Auction I to to the
gust next sell at p'.olic sale to the highest bid
Der, a variety of personal property, such as
~ 1ousenoia ar d Kitchen Furniture, farming inn
peeInents ,orses. cattle, hogs 500 or 600 bushels
VI whes 700 or 800 bushels of OATS Is or 20 tons
u y lod timothy lay, &C., &c.
Ii any alteration shall be deemed necessary as
to the terms of the above advertised sale the
public shall be in due time notified thereof
Terms of sale on day of sale.
GEORGE b. DUNLAP
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A NDREW J. GRAY & CO..
General Commission MeEGh ants,
WHOLESALE GROCERS AND

WHOLESALE GROCERS AND
LIQUOR DEALERS,
No. Pearl Block, 18th street. between Main
and Cary, Richmond Va.
Special attention given to the sale Of Tobacco
Grain, -Four, Liquors, and Produce generally
N B.-Liberal Advances made on Produce in
hand: Orders for Bags will receive immediate
attention,
REFER Ta
M HARVEY EFFINGER, Cashier First National
Bank, Staunton
VIM. EsKRIDGE. Cashier Valley Bank, Staun-
ton.
MCCLURE & RUMaARpNER and merchants of
Stanton.
MIR. John Graham Emnger has been
connected with US since January last and begs
to return thanks forthe liberal patronage bestoao-
ed upon ham, and hopes by strict attention to the
wants OF his friends to merit the continuance of
the same. aug3-3m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03

In Warrenton, Fauquier county, on Tuesday
last, difficulty occurred between Silas HI. Tur-
ner, late Commissioner Of the Revenue, and
VIM. NJ. Hume, late Sheriff of that county,
IN which Turner fired his revolver at Hume but
missed him. Mr. Turner was at once arrested.
and after hearing before the justices of the
county, who had just adjourned the daily ses-
sion OF the court, was bailed In the sum of
$1,000 to answer an indictment to be preferred
against him at the next term of the Circuit
Court, and also bound over to keep the peace
In the like sum of ST 900.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03

The Baltimore Gazette says: ''The country
reads with apparent tranquility that little
knot of revolutionists are iaboring to induce
the Federal authorities to upset constitutional
government and establish military despotism
IN Virginia, because her people declined to
elect Wells and his friends to Office"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03

The State Journal prints letter from Mr..
Boutwell, to Gen. Stokes, endorsing Stokes and
his platform We notice that Boutwell, does
not pretend to claim that GRAFT endorses Stokes,
for it is we'll known that Grant and Boutwell,
have almost quarreed over this Tennessee cen
test, between Stokes apd Senter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-03
Very Respectfully, yours,
LEWIS DENT. !"

JUDGE DENT IN MISSISSIPPI The radicals,
including the colored folks of Mississippi are
working vigorously to rule Judge Dent off the
track as the liberal and Independent republican
candidate for Governor of Mississippi. Indeed,
his case is reduced to this proposition: Is he
or is be net the candidate Of General Grant p
The liberals say he is /; the radicals say he is
not and so it devolves upon General Grant to
speak and settle the question. T. Herald