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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-20

A WARNING SUcIDE.-Tcrrc Hsutc, Ind,
Dec. l5.-G.. =. Barlow, of Florida, was found
dead in his, bed at the Tcrre Haute House
this morning having committed suicide by
taking laudannm He left the following let
ter: Dear Father-Tell my younger brother
to beware Of dissipation, which has caused
my DEATH Have mo buried near my mother
Yours, ever GEORGE"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-20
The Census.

\ h1l 70 provide fur taking the ninth census
of Tie United States has passed the House cf
Representatives IL creates uicc batch Or
officers. aui affords members q C,Hsresa an
opportunity to dispense patronage o. active
l,.rtisaUS. aud 90 pay III srnle II their poli,i-
cal Obligations. The great increase Of popula-
,iou in tie We,t uill give that region large
increase Of representation in Congress whilst
the East must he largely.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-20

the Hair The Vitallis possesses the follow
ing properties which are guaranteed. II restores
to Gray Hair it. original color in from to 10 DAYS
1t has no filthy sediment Of Sulphur or anything
else II lie as clear water il does not stain the
skin. 1t does not contain any Nitrate OF Silver
Price dollar per box containing two bottles just
received and for sale by c. F. BELLER.
Harper's Ferry, W. Va, Dec. 20, 1869.
CtHERRY Pectoral, Troaches. for Coughs Colds,
I Sore Threats. bronchitis, &C. A pleasant and
efficient remedy. for sale By n, C.. L. BEILER.
Harper's Ferry, W. Va, Dee. 20, 1869.
HAGERSToWN Almanac, for 1870. Also. a
-large,tock Of Ledgers and Day Books. Ne
moranda Books Of great variety Of sizes and STYLES
for sale by C. Z. BELLER.
Harper, Ferry, W. Va, Dec. 20, 1869.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-20
WANTED.

I 600 STAKES. each S feet long and aver
.UUU aging in thickness 81 by 2lz inches
and out of either Sawed White Oak or Straight
Split Lucust, to be delivered within 90 days from
this date. Proposals for the same, stating number,
kind of Wood and prices per hundred left At this
Office will be considered by the
Dec. %, ls69-tf. ADYERTIZER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-20

WE have just received supply Of the latest
w editions of BOOKS, Stationery, Fancy Ar
ticles, Soaps of every description-in fact every
thing suitable for Holiday occasions.
Dee. 20. AlSQCITH d WASHINGTON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-20

4 Large assortment Of Lubns, Glenn's. Taylor $
~ and English extracts for the handkerchief.
Also a great variety of Soaps, Toilet Articles. Co
lognos. Pom AIDES, Cosmetics, Puif boxes, Tooth,
Nail and Hair Brushes and Pocket Books. for sale
by c. 4. BELLER.
Harpers Ferry, Dec. 90, 1859.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-20
Frederick County.

From the Winchester Sentinel Of the 18th
we extract the following items:
Death has been very bGSy in our midst the
past week, besides the two elsewhere noticed
We have now to record that Of our most val
ued citizens. Mr.. Nathaniel Bent, which took
place at his residence on Saturday night. lie
died after a sickness of few days WITH pneu-
mouia. For years he WAS Teller in the Valley
Bank, and since the establishment, Cashier Of
the Shenandoah Valley National His gentle
polite, aud courteous manners, made him a
universal favorite.
The community sympathize with Mr. Abra-
ham Mutton in the loss Of his most cstimable
companion. Mrs. Mutton died on "Wednesday
last after protracted illness of pneumonia
For many years she has been a communicate
Of the Methodist Church and cviuced her faith
by her good work
Mr.. George W Brent, an old and reSpecta-
bic citizen, died at his residence in this place
on the 10th inst, in his send year. He pre-
dicted, few days previous, that the 57th an-
niycrSary Of his marriage, would be the day of
his death Such was the the fact His COM
paniou Of many years yet survives him.
The Presbyterian Fair we are glad to learn
has been quite a success. Some $500 has
been realized.
OK TNE-Mr E C. Jordan informs us that
he has already secured aud housed full sup
ply Of excellent ice. His energy is commended
to those who usually wait till the winter has
passed before making their arrangements for a
supply Winchester Times.
THE REvIvAL.-The revival of religion at
the Methodist Episcopal Church on Market
Street. is still progressing. The meeting. at
night are largely attended and the alter is
crowded with peni.ents, quite number hav-
ing protested conversion during the past week.
Rev. DIR. Ryan, of Washington, who is a great
revivalist, arrived on Monday, and is assisting
in carrying on the work. Winchester Ners.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-20

The Berkeley Union says that the Frank
line Insurance company of Wheeling has paid
the following losses in this section since July
81 900 to d. Keedy, Shepherdstown; $4,000
to J. H. Cambel, 81 400 toS II. Woody and
1916 to Mrs. Douglass all Of Charlestown
5000 to Mr. John Collins Of this place. The
Company is reliable, and pays its losses prompt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-20
Special Meeting.

an Fridag, JoHuary T. 1870, Special Meeting
\ Of the Stockholders OF the Jefferson Count,
Building Association. will be held for the purpos,
of taking into consideration and acting upon Ger
tain proposed Amendments to the Constitution Of
fered at the last general meeting Of stockholders
Said meeting to be held at the Stone School
House at 10 o'clock, Am.
BY Order,
J. Ed. DUKE,
Dec. Is, lsG9-Spt copy. Secretary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-20

CUFFROY'S Cod Liver Drsgecs.-Sugar Coat
III ed pills Of Cod Liver Extract, More ecoDom-
icsl, agreeable and efficient than Cod Liver Oil,
approved by the Imperial Medical Academy. Paris,
and used in English and American Hospitals just
received and for szle by q. y. BELLER.
ilarper's Ferry. Dec. Is, 1862.
4 MILNE DYES.-These Dyes are decided
~ improvement upon anything Of The kind ever
Invented for Cotton. Wooden and Silk Good. and
at sarng Of an hundred per cent. u be hsd AZ
Harper's Ferry, Dec. IL. c. z. 3ELLER's,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-20
CASH. AND CASH ONLY.

N'ARREN EBl desires o. notify persnns Who
w have heretofore had Accounts with }im,
that commencing with "Wednesday. December l,t,
1869 his Goods will be sold for Cash only. The
extreme difficulty Of making collections renders
this step imperative and it viii positively extend
to every account his books except those who
have paid promptly. No offence will, be hopes,
be taken by any one. Prompt settlement OF Notes
aud Accounts required.
November %, 1869.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-20

LOudoun County.

Atthe County Court, December term. Mon
last in Leesburg, on the motion of John Curry
viewers were appoipted.to- examine the route
for public road from Morrisonville to Daw-
sons Gap on the Short Hill.
On the motion of A. T. NJ. Filler, to discon-
tiuus the County road from the Lovettsville road
70 Eyerheart's Mill, viewers were appoioted to
make report to the next Term.
The propristors of the land proposed to be
taken for the use Of the Lecsburg and Aide
Turnpike Company, were summoned to appear
It the next Term, to show cause against the
award of the Commissioners, who lately viewed
the route.
PoRK.-Pork fell last week in this town, from
S13 to $1,000 per one hundred pounds. II
soon rose again, aud is now held at ST. SILL
so.
Property SALE IL HAMILToN-On Satur.
day last Miss Mollie Rogers sold to Mr.. Samuel
Thompson, her house and lot in Hamilton, fol
1900. Less than two years ago this property
was sold for SS00-it changed hands once at.
ter that at 81, lOO and now goes for $4,000
which shows the growing tendency of our LITTLE
sister
SOME SHEEP.-Mr. Albert c. Best, near
IIisborough-las week sold six sheep for SS4
OS-the largest one Of which weighed 100 lbs
and the average weinht Of all which was II;
Lbs Mhn can beat them . LeesbnQ Mrror
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-20

DASc,sO.-S-o elafee IA Nr. Osboru's
- ~"-;semcrt In reference 90 days NJ.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-20
SCISSORS, RAzoRs AND KNIVES GROUND.

HAVING gone % the expense Of putting up a
Grinding and Buiing Lathe at ms Shop. 7
am prepared 10 grind and put in perfect order
Scissors, Razor,, and Knives Of all descriptions,
and at low prices. SAMUEL BROWN,
December Is, 1859. Barber.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-20

nORE wANTED.-A SUPPLY WANTED
Apply at the
Dec. 70. ls6e. FREE PRESS OFFICE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-20
VALUABLE Bru.DING LOTS
In Charlestown,
AT PRIVATE SALE.

vINIIE undersigned Is having several acres ofland
adjoining Charlestown the South side. laid
on into Building Lott, which will be Disposed of
privately. These lots the most desirable in tho
town-bcautifully located. commanding fine slew
IL the country round, and in the most improving
section. Particulars obtained by calling upon he
subscriber. W. y. CRAlGiilLL.
March rs, 1869.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-09

Mr.. Hutchinson, the proprietor, is now
engaged in quarrying the granite
which is to be used in the cemetery
gateway at Rutland, having nearly
finished the granite which is to be used
in the construction of the new Court
House at the same place. Specimens Of
this granite can be examined at Kings
ley's new block, the new Bank block, and
other places in Rutland. Mr.. Hutchin-
son, the owner Of this quarry, is practi-
cal workman, having had twenty years
experience in the cutting OF granite, OBJ
tanned from the different quarries in this
country.
Among the fine works of art which he
has assisted in constructing is Minot's
Ledge Light House, the State House at
Columbia, s. c., the new Masonic Tenn
pie in Boston, and the monument Of Sens-
tor Foot in the cemetery at Rutland.
List of letters remaining in the post
office at Chester, Sept. 1st-Gents Thom-
as Barley, True Dennis, Horace Guild,
L. J. Hastings, J. G. Hall, J. q. Lawton,
Gideon E. Lobbc. Michael Liewea, H.
II. Moore, G. D. Peasley, H. F. Simpson,
II. E. Sergeant, DR.. o. Spaulding, T.. B.
Trusser; o. G. Thompson, Fred H. Thomp-
son. Ladies Miss Ida A. Brown, Mics
Davis, Helen E. Farr, Miss Mar
ths A. Merrill, Q, Miss NJ. Reed.
j. B. A.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-09
A FOOLISH AND PERILoUs ADvEN.

A FOOLISH AND PERILOUs ADvEN-
TURE-It has been already stated that u
person calling himself Prof. Jenkins, cross
ed the Niagara rivier at tho gorge below
the Falls, on the 25th inst, on n rope, and
on u machine of his own invention, with
out velocipede motion. The machine is n
bycicle, and turned upside down would
resemble in some degree velocipede. The
wheels, three inches wide, are made hea-
w and of wood, without tires, but in their
place are grooves one and three-quartcr
inches deep. The front wheel is three
feet two inches, and the hind wheel two
feet ten incher in diameter. The connect
ing rods are iron, no also the balancc-pole,
which il eight feet long and tipped with
ten-pound balls, and weighs twenty
eight pounds The whole thing, with
the man, weighs 20S pounds. The
propelliug power is a pinion g-wheel,
made Of brass. about inches in diameter
which is made to gear to cogs which sur
round the front wheel at the bottom Of
the groove. The pinch hemp cable was
fastened immoveably on the American
shore, but on the Canada shore coiled
around a windlass to facilitate lightning.
The detection of the rope WAS about 30
feet. The machine moved slowly forward,
the rope swaying gently from side to side
until the rider had passed out about 90
feet, after which ho crawled along at
snail's pace to the middle Of the abyss,
where he rose and waved his hat. From
the center to the American shore it was
evidently hard work to propel the bicycle
The time occupied in passing over the
rope was just eleven minutes.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-09
PREPARE FOR AGRICULTURAL FA1

PREPARE FOR AGRICULTURAL FAIRS.
Tho season for exhibitions of etock, farm
products, implements, household and cor
poration manufactures is at hand, and to
make them valuable and successful will
REQUIRE not only associated effort, but the
individual exertion of all who desire to
promote the future good of the State.
Now let US suggest, that wherever town
fairs are held, every citizen do something
by way of contribution of products TO in
crease the aggregate amount of the exhi-
bition. You have q good horse, COW. or
= pi9. or . flock of fowls. You have
grown nice corn or oats, or, it may be
wheat You have choice varieties OF pota-
toes, mamouth pumpkins, superior squash
ee, or vegetables of many varieties, worth
looking 1t. You have articles Of house
hold manufacture or preparation that
yoa can present, and thereby gain the Gre
dit Of being o skillful manager, and at
the same time aid your neighbor in pro-
ducing similar articles. These should be
shown ut the local fairs. and then again
prs.sntsd ct county exhibitions to swell
the aggregate entries. 80,
In this way, our county shows will DO
equal to ordinary State exhibitions, and
viii command the attention OF the farm
era and mechanics of the. whole county.
Tho result win be not only an improved
Sxhibltiou, but increased means tor the
year 10 oome.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-09

CHEsrER.-C. w. Abbott has in pro-
cess of erection neat cottage house on
Depot street, opposite the carriage manu-
factory.
Tho recent developmenta made in
working the granite quarry in this town.
prove oonclusively that the prodnotiona
Of this quarry are Of superior quality
in faot much better than was anticipated
at the time the quarry was first opened.
Competsnt judges who have compared
sneoimeps from tho New Hampshire and
Vermont quarriss, decide that the speci-
mems which they have examined from the
quarry in this town to b superior 70 the
Concord granite.
The Chester granite h sntirslyifree from
iron. and therefore not subject to disool'
oration, and for soundnsss, strength, dara'
bilitv and the entire absence Of foreig,
.ubetancs cannot be surpassed b any
granite in this county. A gsntlsnaa q
experienoe in matters pertaining to th<
ouarrying Of granite, who recently e1'
.mined this quarry. says: This is The
finest specimen Of pure granite thst ! svs.
examined, containing AL TIE eonponso'
perts. and surpsssins = szoslisaea
.ny Of ths New Ha.pshiS psodustase.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-09
QHiITua HIT

the earth, but few houEv exposurs d
the air msds it black. Il h supposed q
have been onos the property d . nasto.
don, and answers the descriptioa Rivea
By scienti6es gsuesally Of the grinders d
that class Of brings. A boae, eight Sesf
in length and ~ many inches IN diane.
ter. was also taken out. E1posafe 20 ehe
air made this - brittle thas it broke
when handled. Mr.. Cook slso found I
tooth Of . shark, three inches long, and .
number Of other geological cariosities
As soon n these discoveries became
noised about, the grounds wsse visited by
. number Of scientific gentlsmen. These
found number Of geological gems Pro-
fessor Marsh took from tho ground,
among other things, the rib of Q whale
and the snout of q swordAsh. Professor
Thomas also visited the erouuds, and d!
clared them rich in geological deposits.
1t 10 understood that the search for these
interesting relics will be continued until
enough shall have been gathered 70 COM
plete the skeletons Of which pieces have
been found. The search cannot proceed
without further interesting discoveries
being made.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-09

VERMONT UEIvERsAIAsT CoNvEN.
TION-The convention held its session in
Barre on the 25th and 26th Of August,
and it was very successful one. Over 9
thousand persons were in attendance the
last day.
Sermons were preached as follows:
Rev. Benton Smith, of Boston, preach.
ed a very excellent sermon on Tuesday
evening. Wednesday, Rev. 9. n. Har.
mon preached on Sunday schools. Rev
Moses Marston delivered an essay on Edu.
cational Interests, and Rev. J. T. Powers
on Churoh Organization.
Thursday. Rev. G.. w. Bailey preached
the Occasional Sermon, and Rev. @. H.
Fay, of Middletown, Conn, spoke on Faith
and Works.
Over $4,000 were raised for the new
school, located at Barre; $500 were appor-
toned among the societies of the State to
assist young men of Vermont to theo-
logical education, and q committee was
appointed to call State Sabbath-school
Convention.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-09
DexrEs BEATS HIS BEST sApp,

DexTER BEATS HIS BEST sADDLa
TMR.-On Friday afternoon. after thu
hest OF the day wss pest, 4f. Boonss
drove the famous D~xter iu . rood wsgva
over 70 the Fashion Course TO give him q
fast brush ON the track. He found the
courss like ploved field, in consequence
OF it bsinx deeply narrowed for the rnn.
ming meeting held hero this week, -
that fast driving Vas out of the question.
John Marphy. the famous trottinx JOCKEY
who rude Dexter in his memorsbls match
against time over this track when he
veat in 5.lS Is, observing thrs
Dexter was moving freely and fast,
asked Mr.. Bonner's permis-ior TO
breeze him round under the sad.
die. which was given. Procuring N old
aud heavy saddle. Murphy mounted bii
old favorite and Sent him arouad the
track. He found the little horas extsnd
himself in his long. vigorous ssridc 20 f.cs
and freely thst be requested Mr.. Eonne=
and the lockers ON TO time him c milo
from stand 70 stand. The track bad been
deeply narrowed Ave feet from tbs fsns,
20 that be had 10 70 out vide Oh the
of, and the vhite-legged equine locomo.
tive shot forth ON bis nile career st .
msrv elous rate rate Of speed, and who
tho watches were stopped rs the horse
crossed the score -sgain, the hands showed
the time Of two minutes aud seventeea
and three quarter seconds
BEECHKRIsM.-Matt Carpenter, the o.
oquent Wisconsin Senator. lately seut
speech directed to Hon. Wendell Phil
lips. care Rev. Henry Ward Beeches.
Brooklyn." Beecber sent the MSS. "ta
the originsl package" with the addition.
" Bpston, Ms-s.," and the memorandums
" Mr.. Phillips is under my care, but fos
safety l keep him in MassschusettA-
w. H. n
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-09

THE MINsIREI.s.-Dougherty. Wild
Barney and Macs Minstrel Troup of six
teen appear at the Opera House on Tues
day evening. See what the Rochester
Chronicle says of them:
"Doughcrty, Wild. Barney and Mac,
minstrels were greeted by tbronged
house last evening at Corinthian Hall,and
the performance gave the the liveliest sat
i-faction. This company have an i'm
mense fund Of music and burlesque te
draw upon, besides having originality u
very great degree. The company de
some of their burlesques in white faces
thereby displaying greater versatility
than could be shown in burnt cork
Dongherty improves every time he comes
to this city, and stands in the front rani
of comedians. Little Mac, in his grotes
que and surprising feats, creates grea'
deal of merriment."
They give concerts at Whitehall OF
Saturday evening, and at Brandon OF
Monday evening next.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-09
TxpoRrANr Gro1oacAL DIscovr

IMPoRrANT GEOLOGICAL DISCOVER.
IEs.-The Vincentown mari beds, about
twelve miles from Burlington, N. j., have
become very interesting % gsologists.
Some workmen there, while digging the
foundation for projected building. came
upon . number Of fossils, the remains ap-
parently of some of the huge monstrosities
which inhabited this planet at the opening
of the tertiary period. These fossilised
relics are said BY men Of science to Be
those Of . mastodon, large fsh, and .
mammalia Of q race Of monsters which,
according to the testimony Of geology,
were most numerous st about the period
ss which the earth begsu to get At for tie
habitstion of msn. Among these Wa
found . grinder tooth, fourteen inches In
circumference, four inches In breadth,
and Notwithstanding the lo0 Of weight
which its age and surroundings must have
effected, two posads in weight. Il h now
in possession Of Nf. J. g. Oooh, Tie supss-
intendent Of the work Of the 1ah 0oo-
pany. II was white whom drst taksa hom
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-09
trrom Our Special Cerrespondsnt.]
The Firemen's TOurnement mt
WHITEHALL.
WHITEHALL, Sept. 1st r. NJ

WHITEHALL, Sept. 1st, r. NJ.
At the Firenen's Toarne,uent here, to.
day, Union No. l, of Salem, won the frs,
prize of $500, by throwing perpendicu
lar stream 1l9 feet.
The second prize of 800 was taken
home by Relief, of Fort Edward, which
threw 124a feet; and the third prize OF
Of $75, by Waterwitoh, Of Saratoga
Springs.
As there were z priNes aud only COM
petitors, the case of Saratoga stands much
like that of the boy who claimed honor
for being "next to the head of bis class
but on being asked how many boys there
were in his class, no remarked "me and
another boy" We must add, however,
that Saratoga bursted her hose three
times before giving up the contest
Everything went off with good feeling.
There have been only tour street fights,
and about every fifth man you meet has
his head puddled, muddled and fuddled
A cold wind has prevailed NIL day, and
has blown 80 hard as to materially inter.
fere with the work OF the engines.
A hop comes off tonight at Anderson .
Hall, where those who arc sober enough
will dance. I. N. CooNTro.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-09
4 Big Nugget % CaliSernla cole.

From The San Francisco BulhtiS, Aug. Il.
A. L. Farrish Il Co. received this morn
ing from Dnwnieville nugget OF gold
weighing 100 pounds, being almost, If not
quite, the largest ever taken out in this
State. and within few pounds the larry
est ever found in the modern-Hold-mini
The value is about $25,OOO. In the same
mine 367 65-lOO ounces were obtained in
smaller nuggets, from 20 to IS ounces
each also, one cake of fine gold, retorted,
Weighing l,1S0s ounces. All these are
now in Mr.. Farrish's hands. This extra
ordinary pile (S52, 900 was obtained in
one day by two men, from the Monumen-
tai Quartz Mine in Sierra Bnttes. Sierra
County, owned by w. A. Parish and
others. William Parish writes that in
two days he would sorfd as much more.
The vein varies from one to three feet,
and is filled with decomposed quartz. The
gold is obtained by sluicing, using quick
silver to catch the Iine PARTICLES. The
tailings only go through the arastra. The
Sierra Buttes and the Independence Mine
are located on the same mountain. L. is
only some two months since MeSsrs. Far
rish commenced work on this mine, and
they have got in few feet. week ago
they sent down $4,000 as the result of
two mems labor for eight or nine weeks.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-09

LIQUOR SEIZURE. Chief of Police
Drew, on Friday, seized at the Rutland
depot. in Burlington. six barrels OF liquor
bearing the name OF New York liquor
house, and also certain cabalistio letters
which led him to believe that it was con
signed to various parties in that city. to
be disposed of contrary to the provisions
of the prohibitory law.