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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-06-02
TICE.-EvERGREEN COTTAGE.

ICE-CREAM AND STRAWBERRIES
served every evening from O'Clock until 10,
two miles on the Brook road.
STASSBURY 81 BROTHER.
l., &. Parties furnished nj any hour. " i--lwt
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-06-02
Domestic NIarkcts-1BY TELEGRAPH.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. on TIhange l0-uAy so
light rs 10 require no comment.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-08-12
The Eclipse.

In tie dearth Of political news recently the
papers have been gsry busy itemixing the re-
cent Eclipse of the s,m. For vssss previous
thereto, many Of them had published very in-
teresting and instrucare accounts Of tue last
eelipses, the scieut;sc knowledge gained there
from by eminent astronomers, ana the i'm por-
tant facts and confirmation Of observations then
made, which it was expected the Eclipse Of the
9Th instant, would fully verify.
Upon no similar occasion were such exten-
siye preparations made for observations by the
governments of the old world or our own, and,
as on the line Of totality on this continent there
wereGo clouds intervening to prevent perfect
and minute observations, and photographs Of
the Suns disc, in its various stages Of obscura-
ton. it is thought that every fact in connection
Herewith was obtained, to the great gratif-
cation Of our learned Swans.
In Baltimore the time Of contact was precise
Is at SOB. P. n. Just as it had been announced
fifty years ago. Such is the wonderful regular
ity Of motion Of the heavenly bOdies-and such
the accuracy Of the calculations made and re-
corded for 50 long period No human mech
onism can approach it. Just think Of it, the
Garth has moved through %, $50, OOO. 900, miles
Of space in that time, the moon through many
more, and vet, promptly to second Of time,
boiA are Just at the point in their respective
orbits where the figures say they would be -
What wonderful proof Of divine power, Of
divine order, ead also what proOfo Of The reach
# human intellect. Thus it has ever been,
thus it will ever be, as science advances, and
pursues its researches further aud further into
the great unknown Of planetary space, it win
hut record greater and greater evidence Of that
umuiScience, and omnipotence that created
those heavenly bodies, appointed their mCtes
and bounds, and 80 unerringly regulates their
motions, re-afiirmiug the truth. that "the Ilea-
veus declare the glory Of God, and the frma-
mcut sheweth his handy-vork.'
At Washington, We learn, that slight clouds
OF times obscured the Sun, and prevented an
uninterrupted observation Of the phenomenon.
Ut Wilmington, \. C., the Mercury stood at
ga, when the eclipse began, and len to CSC,
1t the greatest observation, showing a differ
cuce Of 25o in the temperature Of the air,
caused BY the interruption Of the solar rays.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-08-12
Tennessee Election.

Additional returns from the election in Ten
nessee show that SentcT's majority may reach
G5,OOO. As the Legislature win be largely
conservative, and as il is presumed that twenty
five ~ least Of the thirty-6ve East Tennessee
members arc johnson men, it is how conceded
that the Ex-President viii be elected L. S
Senator. So our Radical friends have not yet
seen the last Of Andy, and have not consigned
bin, Us Trey said they had, "to the shades Of
private life " When he appears in the Senate
the Radical wing of the party viii have a foe
man worthy Of its steel. And, should eithel
Of the three Bumble-Becs Of Impeachment
memory. Bingham, Butler or Boutwell,, evel
reach that goal Of American ambition, he vii
have chance to confront them, unincumberet
by the robes Of Executive dignity.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-08-12
Singing Rebuke.

The people Of Tennessee have given a just
and scathiug rebuke to the Radical members
Of the Cabinet, Boutwell, and CresweIl, who
had the vanity TO conceive and the impudence
to propose words Of instruction to the voters
Of that State The election Of Senter as Gov
ernor by a sweeping majority, and of majori-
" Of Conservatives to the Legislature, affords
a warning which the Intermediates will re-
member when invited to interfere with Missis-
sippi and Texas.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-08-12
All Work executed Promptly and in Workman
like manner.
=. r. HARREIL.
j. SHANNON GALLAllER.
CuAnIEsrowN June IL, 1869.
CuAnIEsrowN, il
CERTIFICATES

| can with confidence recommend Mr. +. X.
IIAKRELL To any one in want of good job ~ Roof
ing and Spouting-he having done considerable
work Of such character for me.
JAS. LAW. Ho0FF.
Charestown, June ?. 1869.
cheerfully comply with the request to testify
% the skill and promptness ot Mr.. T. X. H'EuriL
a workman. Ile has performed several jobs G"r
me. and all to my entire satisfaction.
Challestown, June >, 1869 Il. SHCGERT.
Having had work done by Mr.. +. Il. H,RrELr,
IT affords me pleasure TO attest his efficiency a.
workman, especially in that important branch Of
bis business-Roofng and SPouting.
q. ". SADLER.
Charlcstown, June 2. lsC9.
believe Mr.. f. X. HABRELL TO be thoroughly
acquainted with the Timing business in It's various
branches, and especially efficient IN Roofing and
Sporting. ANDREW HUNTER.
Charlestown. June s. 1859.
In pursuing my business of house painting 81
has been my fortune frequently Ia observe the Tin
Roofing and Spoutng executed b. Mr.. L. u. II az.
BELL. Hiswork il excellent comparing iavorabr
with the best that have seen. WM. hlMES.
Charlcrtown, June D. 1859.
This Is 10 certify that consider SIR =. Il. In
ErLL equal, if not superior, to any other WORKER
in tin in the County. JNO. j. LOCk.
Charlostnwn June ), 1869.
Wecan with pleasure testify thatNa. +. n. Nv
! accommodating.
WV. CROW.
JOHN W. M,CURDl.
Charcstown, June ~, 1869.
We take pleasure in recommending Mr. T.. a.
IT,HRELu 90 all persons desiring work done IN i'
! line as IN accommodating. prompt md ski8ul
workman. MCCURDl Il DUNE
| June II, 1869.
Ma. L. K. IIaRRrLL has been employed A. my
house ia Repair. OF Roof and sporting, ard given
! perfect satisfaction. regard him = capital WoiA
man, aud recommend him.
JOHN J. II. STRAITll
| Charlcftown, June -, 1869.
| We would respectfully refer 10 the following
named gentlemen. in addition TO those whose cef
tfcates appear above, who attest the capabil-
tiles Of T.. r. larrcll as a practical Rooier and
Spoutcr:
George ". Eichelbcrger, Il. u. Washington.
Logan Osburn. Bayliss Trusscll, Or. W. Y. LPptf,
X. T. Brown, VIM. u. Moore, DR.. g 7. Macon,
j. ". Kennedy, ". n. Craighill, J. W. Glenn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-08-12

SUDDEN DEATH We regret to announce
the sudden death Of Mr.. Philip Wintermoyer
an aged and respected citizen Of our town, which
occurred yesterday morning 1t appears that
Mr. W IN company with his son Jeptha, went
20 Mr.. James Osbourn'S near town for pota-
toes and on returning, Mr. Wintermoyer hsv-
ing sack Of them, in attempting TO climb a
fence fell dead 1t Is the opinion Of the ply
sician tia: his death was caused by over-exer-
ton. He was aged about So yesrs-Shep-
kssIstoru Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-08-12

SAN FBANCiSco, August Gen. Rosecran7
has defined the nomination for governor Of Ohio.
He tolcgraphed Hon. A. G. Thurman, of the
democratic committee, as follows
After the war resigned a very desirable po-
sition in the army and left my State to secures at
least the possibility of fulfilling duties deemed
sacred to my creditors aud family. Those du-
ties forbid me the honor Of leading the democ-
racy Of Ohio in the pending canvass for Cover
nor. will address the State central commit
tee by letter
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-08-12
LAxp SALE IN Vwe1xrA-Tho Richmon

LAND SALE Is NTRGINfA.-rho RichMond
Vbig saws. Col Daniel Dechort, Of Pagers
town, MI, one Of the proprietors and editors
Of tho Maa , has purchased the estate Of Cap
tain David A. Claiborne, on the Bannister river,
in Halifax. The farm contains 747l acres,
and the price agreed on is IS. Col D., has
been in possession Of this property for some
time on lease, and has introduced on it all the
improved machiacry adapted 10 its cultivation.
II is believed that his are tho first wheat drills
evgy used in the county. Col. D. is in every
sense 4 valuable acquisition to the county and
the State. We hopeho will be the means Of
inducing multitude Of others as near bis
stamp as possible to settle in the State
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-08-12

THE TENNESSEE ELEcTIoS. NASHVILLE,
August Additional returns Indicate that
Sentsrs majority nav reach $4,000 But few
counties give raiorities for Stokes. As far as
heard FROM tho State stands Conservatives
is, majority Of neutrality-suspicious., with
Eve districts 10 hear from. The House of Rep
resentatves stands Conservatives, 46; con-
ssrvaUvo republicans, 1 Stokes republicans,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-08-12
The Woods Meeting.

The Woods Meeting at Wiltshires School,
house, under the superintendent Of Rev. j..
W. TovGUE, preacher in charge of Jefferson
Circuit, began on Saturday morning last and
continued through Saturday, Sunday and Mon
day. It was in every particular, we learn a
very delightful meeting. We understand the
Sacramento services Of Monday were peculiar
ly impressive.
\ friendly Reporter has very kindly fur
uishcd the following which we gladly substi-
,ute for any remarks Of our own;
For me Free Press.
Mn GALAHER: Neither Of our editors
being present at the Woods meeting at Wilt
shire SchoOl-House on last Sabbath, please,
sir. give place 10 your paper 10 a few thoughts
in connection with that most pleasant religious
gathering. Mr.. John NJ. Cuyle generously
furnished for use the boards necessary for seats
and stand. The gentlemen Of the neighbour
hood, with Mr. Samuel s. Moore as chief,
most admirably arranged these for the comfort
and convenience Of the congregation. The
Sabbath was one of the lovelieSt Of days-so
calm. so bright; and, as the sunlight streamed
through the leafy grove it wore the appear
ance Of fairy scene The people began to
gather from all directions early in the day
some coming a distance of eight miles. BY
the hour Of eleven a very large audience, com
biniug rospectability and Intelligence, was as
sembled. That venerable and honored Minis
ter Of the Gospel, Rev. y. WILSON, preached
tue word IN a most impressive and direct man
uer.
Sir. II was a beautiful sight in that grand old
woods-Nature'S temple. The carriages with
their occupants forming q eircle around the
seats; these all filed with attentive listeners
The venerable man Of God 10y his terse style,
his close and pungcnt appeals holding the
people spell-bound For more than an hour,
without any abatement of interest. the audi
ence hung upon his lips. After the Morning
Service. and refreshments being served, Of
which the well-stored baskets indicated am
ple provision. al three o'clock the Rev. Mr..
BALTHIS preached an earnest and effective SER
mon. At night services were held in the
School-HouSe Thus the Sabbath was spent
pleasantly and proftah'y. Nought occurred
N mar the serene occasion. II was good TO he
there. MAY we not hope and pray that good
seed was sown IN good ground that shall pro-
duce sixty. seventy or an hundred fold?
Mr. Editor, I may he permitted TO say
there Is no community Of people in the county
more respectful tn the worship Of God and
more general in their attendance on the preach
Ell word than the people in the neighhorhood
Of Wiltshre'S School-Housc. May Heavens
choicest blessings attend them.
REPORTER
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-08-12

RrPoSTEp MARRIAGE OF FsED. DOUGLASS,
ia. TO A WHITE WoHAN-A dispatch from
Boston % Pomeroys New York Democrat says
that on Friday night Frederick Douglass. Jr,.
s,n oi Frci Douglass.-led to tic altar the "ac-
complished laughter Of Professor 4. Molynsax
neait Of Harvard University" There was 4
rand &c spii9u in the evening.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-08-12
Notice.

A Ii persons indebted to the estate of the late
~ George Dittmeyer are requested to make
speedy payment those having claims against the
estate will present them properly authenticated
for settlement. BARBARA DITTMEYER,
Executrx Of George Dittmeyer.
August 10, 1861.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-08-12
cHARlESToWN ACADEMY.

rTIIIS School win open ON MONDAY, SEP
TENDER 9th 1869, and close on the LAST
DAY OF JUNE, 1870.
The course Of instruction will embrace Latin.
Greek, French, Natural Philosophy, Book Keep
ing the usual course Of Mathematics preparatory
for College, while strict attention will be given to
all the English branches.
C. MOORE,
July 20, Is69-5t. u. HUNTER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-08-12
Notice.

4 LII persons having claims against the Estate
n of the late ALE&AN DER KELLY. deceased,
will please present them, properly authenticated,
for settlement at once Those indebted tn the
above estate are requested TO come forward and
close up their accounts without delay.
EDWARD TEARNEY, AdministrGtoT.
August IL, lS69-4t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-08-12
This No. concludes Vol. of Free Press.
Notice.

4 Ii persons are hereby warned against Hunt
n ing, Shooting. or Trespassing upon my pre-
misses as am determined 10 enforce the law of
the land against all such violations Of my rights.
d. T. ARMSTRONG.
August r. ls69-3t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-08-12
Total

lotal...................''.liC
4. Conclusion:
From the best estimates ! can make based
on the above data, and the census returns of
1860, it is my belief that the amount Of freight
drawn from Jefferson County by the monopo-
ly of the Baltimore and Ohio Road, over and
above what she would pay under fair COM
petition, amounts annuallyto $50, 900 on wheat
and $4,000 on corn, making $4,000 on
these two staples alone.
DANIEL 3. Lucas.
Geo. W. Eichelberger moved that the report
of Mr.. Lucas he published with the proceed
ings Of the meeting, which motion was agreed
to.
j. B. McElroy moved that the proceedings
of this meeting be published in the papers OF
the County, agreed to.
The meeting adjourned, subject to assemble
again at the call Of the chairman.
ROBERT W. BAYLOR, PreSf.
B. T. BEALL. Secretary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-08-12
Music Glass

T WISH TO undertake a MUSIC CLASS on the
| PIANO-beginning the first of September
Pupils in town will attend at their homes. For
further information apply to
MRS. JOHN A. STRAITH.
Arr,s, 4, Is6o-1t Spt copv At
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-08-12

STRAW WANTED.

STRAW WANTED.
rENHE VIRGINIA PAPER COMPANY Of Hall
town, will be prepared to purchase
Straw of All Kinds,
on and after the LIST of August, either in the stack
or delivered at the Mills at Halltown.
Apply to John II. Strider or at the Mills.
July Is, lS69-tf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-08-12

II OSENDALE Cement; Apple Parers and
IL Slaugh Cstters for sale by .,
August 5. JAS. Law. hooff'
ID OPE.-H, y, y, l and ] Z inch Rope for sale
IL Aug. 5. by JAS. LAW. HUFF.
DURDICK Hay, Straw and Fodder Cutters for
ID Hand or Horse Power, superior 10 any in
market. 30 sold last season. For sale ny
August 5. 1869. JAS. LAW. H00FF.
CtWEEPSTAKE Threshing Machine-warrantc5
- to clean grain for market faster and better than
any machine in L. States. sold this season.
For sale by JAS. LAW. HO9FP.
August 5, 1859.
DOCKET Corn Shelter, which will take all the
grains Off either Of boiled or raw corn.
good article for housekeepers, for sale by
Aug. .. JAS. LAW. HUFF
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-08-12


Char.lestOyvn Female sem
mary.
TVNHE Seventh Annual Session Of this Institution
will open on MONDAY THE 18TH DAY OF
SEPTEMBER NEXT, at the rooms of Maj Hears
ley. in Charlcstown.
The course Of instruction embraces the usual
branches Of English education taught in ouT
schools, including also Latin, French and Music
TERMS:
The Primary Class for each session SIR 90
The Middle Cass.................. l6 %
The Senior Class, including Lqtin.......... 20 on
French %
Music 20 90
One half in all cases to be paid in advance for
each session.
Boarding will be provided and further psrlieu
lars made known on application n the subscriber
ROBERT T. BROWN,
Charlestown, jefferson county.
July Is, 1869.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-08-12
Lessons in Music.

INSTRUCTION IN MUSIC on PIANO will be
given BY the undersigned to such as may desire
lis services in Charestown orits vicinity. class
is now being formed.
References DIR. J.. C. Cordpl, 4. L. II. Ran
son. =. n. Powers. W. w. Is. Gallaher.
For terms, &c. make application to me by mail
or otherwise at CharestOwn.
WM. BURNETT.
Aurust ls6o--1ro
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-08-12

CTONEwARE.-4, y, ~, 2, 3, ! and gallon
= Stone Jars; 4 and :! gallon Tomato Jars,
Milk Pans, Spittoons, &c just received and for
sale by '" EBl'
Heavy Buck Gloves, Light do,
II Gauntets, Buckskin and Sheepskin do. for
sale by w EB>.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-08-12
Fertilizers.

TURNER'S Excelsior, Turner'S Super Phos,
pbate; Maryland Phosphates, Berger and
Bntz' Phosphates, Wilson's Phosphates, Soluble
Siicate Phosphate, Bone Dust, ON hand and for
sale by JAS. LAW. H00FF.
CHAMPION CHURN; Peach Parer for sale By
l JAS. LAW. H00FF.
EXANINE the Willoughby Grain Drill before
X buying any other. JAS. LAW. H0OFF.
IMPROVED all iron PAIRING, Coring and Siicing
Machine Every Housekeeper should have
one. For sale BY JAS. LAW. HOOFF.
August H. 1869.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-08-12

In buying out the Winchester and Potomac
road. the Baltimore and Ohio Company are OF
course bound by the provisions and restric-
tons Of the charter under which the former
road was incorporated Upon examining their
charter, Virginia Acts of Assembly 1881,
page 1877, ! find the following provision:
act Of Incorporation, passed April sh 1881.
SEC. Is. So soon as a section of ten miles
of the said road shall be completed and as Of
ten thereafter as any other section of the like
length shall be completed, the said President
aud Directors shall transport all produce or
other commodities that shall be deposited con-
venient to said road, so that equal aud impair
tial justice shall be done to all the owners of
produce or other commodities in the Transport
tation thereof by the company: Provided the
owner of the produce OF other commodities re-
auired TO be transported BY the said company
on the said railroad, shall pay or tender to the
said company at their toll gate or gates, the toll
due upon such produce or other commodities
under this act.
Nshall be lawful for the President and Direc-
tors of said company, and they are hereby au-
thorized toerscton such section or sections toll
gate or gates, and they shall be entitled 10 de-
msnd aud receive the following rates OF toll,
viz: For toll and transportation on all produce
or other commodity which they may transport
from west 20 east. at rate not exceeding four
cents Fer mile for every ton weight; and
for toll and transportation on all produce or
other commodities they may transport from
east 10 west. at a rate not exceeding SIX cents
per nile per ton weight and for toll and
transportation Of persons whether from west
to east or from east TO west at rate not ex-
ees.lirg three sen;s por mile for each person.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-04-20
SP NC GOODS ,
A SAFE INVESTMENT.

A PARTNER or Companion wanted, by n elder
N ly gentleman who feels the force OF the decla
alton, .'it is not good that should be Gone.''
lie owns nearly three bundled acres If well i'm
proved and highly cultivated land no better in the
Valley of Virginia. His incomc'from rents, about
two thousand dollars year can Keep house or
board where the table is loaded with substantial
comforts. This land could have been sold year
60 for thirty thousand and will sell for tw
ty-fivc thousand collars. a ladv WIN will furnish
a third of twenty five thousand dollars partner
wife, will obtain n de voted husband and share
the enjoy nCuts, profits and comforts A marriage
contract will he executed to repay the amount in
vested when death dissovcs the contract, and give
her third of all effects during her life. Address
J. s, Charlcstowu Jefferson County, W Va Com
muniCarinns strictly confidential.
Anril f. IS6V-3t%
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-04-20

- The curious clock in the tower at the
northeast corner of the Palais de Justice, in
Paris, the work ola German named Henri de
Vie was placed there by Churles V. GU
March %, 1863, or exactly 500 years ago,
- Twitchcl, the Philadelphia murderer,
cheated the galows last Thursday by taking
i dose Of Strychnine. lie left confession
accusing his wife Of having murdered Mrs.
Hill, but no one believes it.
- In Ilowndcs county, Alabama. the other
dav. negro was struck in the head with
brick by another and killed The first case
of the kind on record.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-04-20

THE CHARLEsTowN NURSERY, through the
enterprise and liberal expenditure of Mr..
Hopkins, is rapidly assuming local habita-
ton and name. The grounds are already
in state of tillnge, thousands of trees Of
every kind aud variety are being transplanted,
most beautiful evergrcens shedding forth the
attractiveness of their foliage, while the most
choice varieties of grape roots aud cuttings,
flower plants aud shrubs are being procured,
and offered on more reasonable terms than
ever heretofore furnished in our community.
The hot beds, so comparatively new as they
are, have been n most decided success, and
any quantity of cabbage. tomato and other
plants of like description, can be obtained
upon application, and warranted as recon-
mended
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-04-20

SURVEYING PARTY.-The second corps of
engineers employed by the Alexandria, Lou
doun and Hampshire Railroad, to prosecute
surveys on the proposed extension OF that road
has been organized as follows j. d. Bruce,
principal Assistant Engineer; W. E. Randolph
Surveyor; G.. II. Latham. Leve er; Cornelius
Cox. Draughtsman: and w. Ii. Collins, G. G.
Shepherd, 4. Mccormick, S, Fox. J. S.
Powell, William Arnold and George Uhler, as
Rodmen and Chanmen. This party will
leave here on Wednesday morning next, with
their camp equipment, for the Blue Ridge
mountains. through which, near the Old Furn-
ace road, they will be engaged for some time
in running lines.
IAkernn6rin Gnzekfe AprK 1871.