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DsLHaATB ELRcfRD-The members Of the
East Washington N. =. Church have elected
=. NJ Pearson delegate, and R. b Ferguson
alternate, 70 represent the church in the Mary.
land Conference. which msets In 9eorge.o wn
On Wednesday, March lith. /
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DROPOsALs FOB CORN,

HEADQUARTERS FIFTH Military DISTRICT
STATE OF TENAS.
OFFiCE OF CHEF QUARrERNASTKR.
AUSTIN, TEXAS. February 4, 1859
scared Proposals In duplicate, will be r-ceiSef
AZ this Office until MoNDAH. March I. 1879 M -
IA. Tor furnishing the Qu<rtermssteris Depart
nent at Fort % aystt. Texas With gu, h ou an,
OIL 9rn as may be required until June 80 Is 20
All lids 60 furnish the above must De for mer
charitable. sound. sheiled corn, subiect 10 the in
specuon OF the receiving officer.
Delivery to commence BY the 18th of March 1881
ano continue in such quantities and at such tim a
az may De required by the receiving Off Ger.
me b1cder Will be reauir red to accompany HE pro
posaLs Wiz guaranty signed BY Two responsible
Parties ehat In case bis bid IL acce pied he or they
will. within ten days after date Of such scoeptapc-
execute the contract for the came with good and
sumciept s7reties. The responsibility Of the guar
clerk Of . ccurt OF records W
once -SR"0A - 'oie
Bids to be plainly endorsed Proposals. for Corn
signed. w 'Ae unu0r
By command of Brevet Major General Candy.
Brev.t Bris.d,.r cs.s,. 4. P9rrSR;
Ico = OF Fifth Military Oiatrict
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OPoRTo GRAPE CULTURE.-This country Is
becoming noted for The enterprise OF WINE
growers New Jersey particularly, where the
celebrated Port q ape Wine is made . IreIy
from the grape juice. The following letter
from an eminent pin ysician who lives IN sight
OF Speer's vineyard Will be of interest TO our
readers
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PAssAIC, Oct. ~, 1>6,.
| hereby certify that MIR. 4. Speer, OF this
village, has large vineyard of choice grare
vines, which are looking very fine. He als o
puTC gitat many grapes, not as Yet pro-
ducing as many himself rs is required 10 keep
his stock OF Wine full. He has the Port Grape
the wine of which Is held in high es ination,
and OF which be has larcc quantity on hand
ana ly ing In his cellars requiring age before he
disposes Of il. X A. TERUUNK M ID
The above wine can be procured OF our drug
gists WIS
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SECOND WAED REPUBLICASs.-Laste evening
me'nng OF tie Second Ward Republican
Ciuo as he'll AT Willis ChuTCh. on I4th street
near the canal Pr, sIdsnt Charles III. Peters in
the chair and -. Clair BurIey Secretary The
chair stated the obI-rt OF the meeting was IN
select committees and II was important. Mr.
John J.. Pau moved that tie Pr dsat n IN l.
nate TIE nnenCe committee al the Dexr Meeting
for conf IN .iIOn- Mr.. Joseph Brooks novel
as an amendment that the COMMITTEES IA MANS !
to-nIght. and Mr.. Pau aCcsptIny the and :
N ent the motion was carried Robert III BOXER
John 4. Cox. W illiam n. Chase John y Crock
er, and John II. Brown Were sub euuentIy an
pointed Toe Chair caleb attention 10 III. i'm
pDrtsnce OF appointing a CampI'gn cOmmiita4
Of twenty-five members, and Mr. IA P,nsr
moved thata committee OF f W b. appotut.d D.,
select mat cCmmItis~, which was adopted with
an ams ndm mt nv Mr.. Brooks that the tn mir
man MI Peter > be- a member IF that commit
tee Msssrs- James Barker. Henry BEVERLY
- NJ. Kelsey, II. Hadgman. and Charles III
Peters were named "a the commit e. Mr.. Pun
SPOKE OF the necessity OF erecting 4 SuItabIs
Wigwam for the use of the club duripr the
campaign. and called attention 10 the fact that
the delegates 10 the Central Committee were
sent there by the executive committee and not
by the club. Mr. Marshall Bro Tn moved that
the delegates so sppOIntsd-W II. Chase,
Joseph Brooks, John & Cox. Lewis Landars
and A ROss-be elected oy the club agreed 70.
Mr. W. Brown called for a report from y *
ecutlve committee. stating that they had trats-
asted business OF importance, wheE MT J. G.
Cox reported that the executive commit. e had
appointed sub committee 10 raise funds and
employ land for the Attn of March: and a
long debate followed, which was closed Nv the
adoption OF resolution providing that not
more than SIS be paid for a band NJ Burley
onered a resolution calling for a report from
the treasurer; which was adopted. Professor
aired NJ Gr'en. of PhIladelphia, addressed
the meeting on the dnties OF the colored peopI.
81 considerable length Mr.. John l.. Pau Of
Tered preamble and resolutions setting forth
tne advantages which would accrue 10 the Ds-
frict eliles by the establishment of railroads.
especially the Southern Maryland fer Point
11ookout) road, and the extension of the Alex
ahdrla, Loudon and Hampshire road. and re-
questing Congress to pass an act authorizing
the corporation TO subscribe to thosa roads
and ne spoke 81 some length IN support of his
RESOLUTIONS Messrs. Joseph Brooks aad Henry
Piper expressed themselves in favor of rail
road facilities, bit urged that they were not
proper subjects for Republican meeting. Thu
consideration OF the resolutions was postponed
10 the next meeting
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NEW FACTS THE THEORY
DR.. RADway'>
SARSaPARIILIAN RESoIyrxr

k.aliish-. = New Theory % Gu, afa p.
Human Ekist.uc- '''1t
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FUNERAL OF THE LATE REV. JOHN RoBB-
The funeral OF tins well-knOwn minister n
the Methodist Episcopal Church, whose sui.
den death on Thursday morning was noticed
IN the STAR OF that afternoon, took place from
the Foundry Church this morning. The re-.
mans were Enclosed N a walnut coffin, Gov.
cred with black cloth, and with silver handles,
and on the breast was silver pla'e with the
name and age OF the deceased. The services
We're conducted by Rev. Wm Hamilton and b
Pey'on Brown, each OF whom spoke in feeling
terms OF the life and character OF the deceased
the depot and left in charge of the undertaker,
Mr.. L. H. King, for shipment to Baltimore,
where the body will be inferred, Rev Mr. S,i,t,
OF that city conducting the services at the Gem.
etery.
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CONCERTS NExr WEHK.-Ths Sacred Con.
cert to be giver on Monday evening, the Isl
proximo, az the Church Of the Epiphany
promises TO be an attractive entertainment to
the lovers Of music in our community.
Al he Foundry Church, on Monday evenin z
q Grand Sacred Concert will be given a,
which some Of the first talent il this section
will appear.
The Grand Concert by the Masonic Choir
for the benefit OF the new Masonic Temple, Al
the Congregational Church, on Tuesday even
Ing next, will be q great musical treat, and on,
readers " ill do well 70 attend on tina, occasion
BOYS IN BLUR-The commissioned officers
OF this organ iZation met a. WIsewell Barrack,
last evening In large numbers to make prepare.
tons for turning ont March I. General S. H
Potter IN the chair W. 5. Fletcher. secretary
Much enthusiasm was man Tested on account
OF the success Of the parade on the 22d inst
and y was unanimously resolved tha. The com
mandipg general be reques ted to order ont the
command IN the day parade on the 4th OF
March, and also take immediate steps 10 have
a grand torchligh; PROCESSION in the evening
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Chartered oy Special act Of Congress. A.
proved July as, 1865
CASH CAPITAL......... e..
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CESSATION or THE MEN-Es

Let every woman vergine this critical period
prepare their systems 9th Rsdwsys earSsps-
ceased that feel sis ring from sem organic
or pervous disease, fske the sARsAPAktLLlAN
REfOLvDNT aided az bowels frreG zlarl ~ N
RADNAH6 PILLS and they viii ENJOY ouch a
hieh tate Of heath that vi rscur- them long fe
with FIRE edom from the SIC LII and pains Of Sormer
ALL FEMALE DIFFICULTIES,
From the earliest stage Of female suferfoes sror,
bet. ntion Of the Catanepia, through an m.
troubles and diseases Of the ~ mb, Uterus Blsd-
corrhes, Bsnorhsges, By.teri., ChIorosis,
Oaeheaia. Rsd Habit OF system. Pslene.s or
Pains, Aches, Giddipess. end IN fat every copdi
tonof tick ness gecnlisr % the yEnALE ,E& are
cured ky BADWADS sARsA pa RIISl as
REsoLvthr. 1very lady thus suneriaa .nonld
resd Or ksaH:s e nsv medical Pubhcasioa osIlei
Tor ls6s Can - had free Of charge q an Drugaists
Price OF RApwAfe earsapsriIlian Re. ,lvent, a
lane Ne. York, and Druggists every where.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15

AFoRGETFUL MAS.-An oblivious gentle
man called upon the city clerk a few days
since. for license, but when questioned had
forgotten the name Of bis intended. He sat
down and scratched his head for a time, but in
vain. he could not bring it to mind. At last
he cipherei out that her last name was -.
but could not remember any more Of the desired
information. The clerk gently suggested that
he retire and make the necessary Inquiries.
Waking from bis dreamy state he thought
it might be a good plan, and accordingly miz-
zlei, to find the lady and bliss if he did no,
forget upon the way what he was after.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15

A SLIP OF TIE Extraordinarily young
lady entered Que Of our music-stores 70 pur-
Chase a piece Of music entitled When | sleep
dream of thee" but by one Of those lrdi rOu
mistakes which will sometimes happen in the
best Of families, she sstouished t6s young gen.
tleman Of the store by inquiriRg if he had the
music entitled. " When dream, sleep with
,Leep The mistake brought modest blush
70 the cheek Of the fair inquirer-ditto to the
young gentleman.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15
Star Gazing.

Out beneath the starry heaven Mr.. Slow took
his son Abimeleeh, to point out to him-i0 read
70 him from the broad page Of nature the
wonders Of
"Ths spacious Punishment on high"
as he called 1t.
All these ere stars my son, said Mr.. Slow,
pointing up to the studded sky above them,
that you see up there, stationary and unmoya-
be. marchin' along in sublime grandeur, aud
winking at the earth with their jolly yeller
eyes, ike gold easles-them are called .fzed
stars; and -
but what's that father" said young Abb
melech. as a meteor, like a racer, darted across
the southern sky.
Alr. Slow was prompt With bis answer
That" said he, d" guess is one Of EN- that's
got WGfrsd.'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15

a good story is told Of a captain who went
into a grocery where there were lot Of loun-
gers, and co one offered him a seat. Knowju-
everything about the grocery he went behind
tie counter, aud Selling a keg marked powder.
threw it upon the FIRE, exclaiming: &C nile
men, IT'S my opinion we have lived lo-e
enough" The way they ran out Of the store
was caution to ground and iofy tumLling.-
or course the key was empty.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15

A lady at Boston, who was about TO give
party 10 the members Of the Protestant Episco-
pal Convention, sent fr Mr.. s., caterer,
to assist in the preparations. He asked If she
Intended to give a dancing party. She re-
piled that it was to be msiuIy composed Of
clercymeu. all that case, madam said be.
9, would advise you to provide beautifully.
Them pi3us people eats dreajfulw
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15

C0LD.-A Western paper referring to tie
recent cold snap in thar region, says the lee Of
a marble statue was fr'zeu stiff. Isis thought
that it viii have TO be amputsted. BARRIERS
piles signs, and lamp-po>ts were frozen Of
Tie air is 80 sharp that in many cases tits used
q ca. up sausass-mea,. PhysiHaus have all
Vised citizens not 10 breathe Il until the eds'
has been taken or A benevolent gentleman
Ia this town is busy day aud night taking o6
the edge. He has had to engage an additional
bartender 10 assist him ia bis charitable work
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15
CALCIUM OIL.

/ GIVE notice that have purchased the exelu-
I sive right for the manufacture and sale of This
CELEBRATED OIL. in the county of Jefferson
Ia makes The best light knoWn-is non-explosive-
don't char the wick nor black the chimney. and
withsl Is not greasy, and is cheaper than an other
burning unid. II Is constantly on exhibition at
nv Store-nay be tried in every wav 10 test its
quality and IS warrantedto give en- tire satisfaction
.lS- VIII be able in a short tune TO furnish The
trade with any quantity at liberal discount
Oall anq see v az L. DINKLE'S
. r.h ~, te'. fet-.r-. So.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15
Notice.

TTNHE undersigned having removed to Charles
town, wishes 70 inform the citizens OF Jeher-
son and Clarke counties that he will have on hand
for Spring planting, a large and full assortment
Of FRUIT, SHADE and ORNAMENTAL TREES
in large variety Grape Vines Of all sizes and
Of quality unsurpassed. Small FRUITS Straw
berry Plants, Raspberry and Currant Plants, and
everything else necessary for the Orchard and
Fruit Garden. Also. Kitchen Garden Plants in
seasOn. such rs Cabbage Tomato, Egg aud Pep
per Plants. | will also have large variety OF
Roses and Bedding Plants generally.
Gardens on Mildred street. near Episcopal
Church. WM. HOPKINS.
March IL, lsG9-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15
I'll, Old Family Journal.
Taken Down a Peg.

Not long since a mid ile-ased gentleman aud
a Young laly happened 10 be the Only Passen-
gers starting that morning In the stage for
p. They we're strangers 20 each other
The laly was carrying a large white rabit-a
pet. jus; before the stage stopped at the toll
gate, the lady asked the gentleman to hold the
RABBIT moment, while she srranged some Of
her packages. he took it. covered it with his
shawl, and snussei i, up in manner quite
iatherly. The gatekeeper, noticing it. asked
If il was their child and unwsll The gcatle-
man replied: Yes, our frs,-born, the poor
little thing
After the vehicle had resumed its journey,
the gentleman handed back the pet. saying;
"Wba, beautiful eyesi just ike its mothers
''Yes, responded the damsel, and ears just
Ike its father'sT
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15
To the Public.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS
AND
MnChincl.y

We employ none but the best Mechanics and the
best Material. The community can rely upon quick,
neat and substantial work. and at prices to suit the
times We are determined to do work low as
can be done in the County for CASH, which will
be required for all transient custom.
We will make 70 order Threading Machine and
Horse Poteers Of the latest patterns; PL0UGHS OF
different kinds always on hand amongst which will
be found the celebrated three-horse Livingston; 2
horse do; the old fashioned horse Barshear
Mccormick do, for two aud three horses; also the
three-horse Page Plough; also. an improved Ken
tucky single and double shovel Plough. Plough
Irons. such as Shares. Coulters. Shuvels, (single
and duublel Mould-bOards OF all kinds, Open Rings,
Open Links, &c. Special attention paid to Mill
work in Steel and Iron. Turning and Boring in J.
ron and Steel.
We have now in full blast our FOUNDRY. and
are prepared to furnish Castings of good quality
as low as can be bought elsewhere.
All work entrusted TO us will be done with dis
patch, and guaranteed to give satisfaction. The
ligiestprice paid in CASA fOr old Iroa Of all kinds.
Give us a call at the Jefferson Machine Shop, Stc ne
Row. WElRICK x WELLER.
Charlestown, Jan. q. 1865.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15

A Physician stopped at the shop Of a cour-
try aPothecary, aud inquired for a pbarmaco-
Peia. Sir" said the apothecary, Il know
Of no such farmer living about these parts"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15

The oldest inbabitaLt" SAYS he cured pal
pitalion of the heart wb,n quite young by the
application Of another heart over the part af-
fccted.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15

A bashful youth was lanentiug to his pa
ternal prosenitor the ordeal Of popping the
question. Pooh T. said the patriarch, &" how
doyo suppose managed % YOU'D better
talk responded the hopeful you married
mother, and I've got TO marry strange galr'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15

A tombstone 10 Maine erected to the memory
Of a wife, bears the Inscription: Tears can
not restore her; therefore weep"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15

When a fish is wounded, the other fishes fll
upon and devour him; which prove, that there
is a good deal Of human uatur in the 6nnv
tribe
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15
TO THE PUBLIC.

TIVE undersigned has made arrangement.
whereby be can furnish accommodations BY
the Man Stage Coach 10 persons en- route 10 Rip
pom or Berryvilie. Two trips are daily made TO
Rippon. aud passengers who desire il can be taken
to Berryviiie upon reasonable terms.
Coach for Nippon leaves Charlestown at A. ".
and "a L. NJ, returning at 10 A. N. and p. ~.
R0DERT X. WOODY.
March 4, 1869. rT
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15

DAKEE'S Cocoa and observation-disclosures and
ID Chcese-Cancd Fruit, such as Peaches, Corn
and Tomatoes. Cod Fish, Maekerel. and Herring.
for sale by KEARSLEY 4 SVFFRTP -
February Is, 1869.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15

VNHE LAST SENSATIONS Just received a
j supply of the Early Rose Potato, producing
two crops season, With an enormous yield Al
so the Early Goodrich, which is very early, Of
large size, highly favored and productive in the
extreme, to be had at c. L. BELLER,S,
March IL, 1869. Harper'c Ferry.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15
NO HUMBUG HERE!
CLOSING OUT SALE 0FMY
ENTIRE STOCK OF WINTER GOODS,
REGARDLESS OF COST.

CVACK OYERC0ATS.-Al Wool Gray Iinsey
y Sack 0vercoats 81. Fine Black Cloth do. 81 Sc
TO 50, Petersham do. $40.
FROCK 0VERCOATS.-All Wool Gray Linsey
Frock 0vercoats SIS. very heavy Black CASH
mere do 50 to 50, Fine Black Cloth do. SO 80.
MEMS BUSINESS SACKS.-Heavy Fancy Cas-
sinett ST., do. GRAY Linsey 81, do. Black CASH
mere 81 so, do. Fancy Cashmere 5 90, So
600, so and 81 90.
MEMS PANTS.-All Wool Gray Linsey 81 25
Very heavy Cassinett ST so, do. All Wool Cas-
simercs from 50 so up.
MEMS VESTS.-Yery heavy Fancy Cassinett
from 81 up. do Gray Factory Goods 81 so, do.
Fancy All Wool Cassmeres 80 to 81.
BOYS CLOTHING.-Jackets 81 up, Goats So 80
up, Pants 81 so up, Petersham Overcoats So.
LADIES' SONTAGS 70 cts, worth 81 25i Hoods
40 cts, worth 55; do. As cts, worth GO; do. %
cts, worth rs Cbildren's do. 80 cts, worth 20;
Capes 81, worth 81 so.
Ladies' Cloaks at one half their retail value.
All the above goods and good many others toe
numerous to mention, will be sold regardless Ia
cost Those wishing great bargains will do well
to call early at the old stand formerly occupied by
J. p. Brown as Post Office, adjoining Humphrey
keyes' residence. j. GOLDSMITH.
January 81 1859.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15

An old bachelor is a traveller on liles railroad
who has entirely failed to make the proper
connections.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15
Boots * shoes Repaired.

T AN prepared TO do repairing Of all kind. at the
i shortest notice and upon the most reasonable
terms. most respectfully solicit share Of the
public patronage. / can be found at my residence
one door above the Episcopal Parsonage.
Sep. "a, 1868. JESSE BL0CKLEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15

WE are now making to order every week, all
w kinds Of CASTINGS-such as
Mil Gearing, Horse Powers, Machine Castings
Wagon Boxes, Mould Boards of I'll kinds,
Plantation Bells, Crates Iron Kettles.
Superior Coal Burning Stove. Crates and And
irons of different sizes; Sash Weights, &C, &C.
All the above articles kept on hand and for sale
lower than they can be purchased in the cities
Give MS call at our Machine Shops, at Charles
town. West Virginia.
Feb. Is, lsGs- WETRTCK 4 WELLER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15
NEW GALLERY OF
PHOTOGRAPHY.

rT,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. +. Smith as Photographic Gallery, and Is
now in vogue Ny terms shall be moderate-give
me call. ~s-t ALLEN =. HALL.
January 2, fs6S-9m. tt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15
III. III. s.
NO HUMBUG HERE,

e. p $500
rTyHE subscriber, having just returned from f,.d.
erick CITY with an extensive stock of supcrior
material, Is prepared 20 offer 10 the citizens Of Jef
ferson county, the very bes, bargains in
- BOOTS AND SHOES,
manufactured under his own supervision, By "a,
best city workmen. His stock is such a. % recon-
mend il % every judge Of rra,s hrrsr 80
LEATHER, 49,
and has been purchased with greet care from the
mandatory Of Messrs. Bantz Wschter, of rrd-
erick, 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 con dent of his abb.
ity % give satisfaction. Especial attention given
to the liner quality Of s
ig 8, LADIES WORK. . .f
For the accommodation Of the trade, he will keen
on hand, at all times, complete assortment Of
Sc" Ready-Made Work,
which he will warrant to compare with any that
can be found in the country. .-1s Scr
REPAiarSd done in the best style, on the shortest
notice. Nsw Work and REPAIRING executed In
from twelve TO forty-eight hours, and no dissp-
pointmeuts at the hour promised.
WATERPROOF COMPOSITION.
He has constantly on hand supply OF this valu.
able article, which has been used during the past
winter with entire satisfaction by many of his Gus
toners. He would refer those no wish TO know
OF its value TO the following gentlemen,
have used II With effect, yiz;-Dr. John ID.
Starry, w. ]. Hawks, Capt John j. Lock, w. L.
BY and George W. Eichelberger. f
April %, ls6s-ly. J. c. KEMP.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15
Plain and Ornamental
PIASTERING.


HAvING had the advantage OF nearly two
years experience 10 nv business In the city
OF Baltimore take this method Of bringing before
the citizens of this and the adjoining eoanties the
fact Of my location in
CHARLESTOWN, JEFF. CO., w. VA,
WITH a view 10 the prosecution of and strict ad-
hcrcnce 70 nv business. ,.e
Nv charres will be in accordance with the class OF
work done: the various classes of Plain WORK run,
MIN, a. follows One. two or three Coat or haro
fnishl. ORNAMENTS, il desired, gotten ou'
rith view 20 neatness. and as cheap as they esn
h. had In the CITY. CORNlCBS, either Dentai,
Covrd or EnrichI 1 run at moderate rate.
CLs1ERNS CENEYTED AID GUARAN-
TED ~ HOLD.
rb,,e hat b. strict application 70 nv bnsi-
ness ana faithful performances Of all contracts
nav merit sLare Of the public patronage
- S,rsb IS. iS69. c. +. GALLAHER.
Fostering, Brick &c Stone
MASONRY.
ry7lIF undersigned respectfully announces to the
public generally that he is ready to execute
promptly both
Plain & Ornamental Plastering,
BRICK AND STONE MASONRY,
In all its branches and STYLES. As he intends to
execute all work entrusted 70 him in the best man
ner aud % give general satisfaction, he feels as
surcd that he will meet with merited encourage
menI j. =, MclNl M
Febrss-y 25, lS59.-6m.
zG- Orders left at the Garter House, will be
promptly attended TO-
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Only fourteen members OF Napoleon's grand
army are now living.