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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-10

PERMITTED TO RrsIGS.-The evidence adj
duced Before the Board of Directors Of the Gen.
trail Lunatic Asylum, on Tuesday, was o. such
a character as to leave no doubt Of the guilt Of
Isaac H Hunter, a colored member Of the body,
of attempting to blackmail the officers Of the
institution. The accused therefore promptly
rendered his resignation. rather than have the
facts laid before the Governor and be removed.
The other colored members Of the Board were
much mortified at the evidence Of Hunters
rascality, and one Of them-Thos. Campbell
expressed his regret in the presence of the
directors that the experiment Of placing COL
ored man in position Of trus had in this in
stance proved unsuccessful. VIII Hunter be
allowed to resign his Office as messenger Of the
City Council Richmond Dispatch
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-10

a State it would furnish two negro Senators
and member Of the lower House, His argu-
ments in this behalf, though specious, will
hardly enlist two-thirds Of the Senate in favor
Of the Babcock speculation.
The concluding paragraph gives some hope
70 white men for vote hereafter, though the
Presidential pulse was beating for persons Of
4 different color.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-10
A New Idea.

Under this head the Mouudsville National
takes some of It's Republican friends to task for
the nonsensical view, that now the De-
mocracy have control Of the State government,
there is poor hope Of the new State remaining
So" We don't know whether the view is a
" uousensicaI one or not. That is a question
to be determined yet So far as the Democratic
party is concerned, they will stand by the
new State" They do not propose TO inquire
into it's validity. But what of the other
party? An old friend, a close observ-
er Of public affairs and a good Judge Of hu-
man nature, told US some three or four year,
ago, that SO long as West Virginia and Virgin
ia gave Republican majorities, the new
State would not be disturbed, but let them
90 Democratic, and send four Democratic SEN
ators to Washington instead Of four Republi-
cans, aud Radical ingenuity and rascality
would not be long in deviSing plan TO raise
committee Of Congress to enquire into the
validity Of the " new State aud fluid out how
it is that TWginia sends up four Democratic
Senators instead Of two. This is good logic
aud sound argument, reasoning from the ex-
perience Of the past where Congress has made
and uumade States at its pleasure, Whether
our friends predictions will come true or not
remains to be seen, but We hope not vet we
should not lie surprised at anything Radical
Congress does in the way Of &" reconstructing -
States. One thing certain, however ifthe val
idity Of the State Of West Virginia is ever en-
quired into and contested in Congress, it will
come from the Republican side of the house
Mason Co,u,ty Journal.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-10
Private Sale
of Valuable Real Estate.

TTNHE undersigned will sell at Private Sale. his
fine Farm lying in Jefferson Co.. W. Va. /;
about 4 miles from Harper's Ferry. on the Char;
lestown Turnpike, said Farm contains about
100 ACRES
Of Prime Limestone Land. and is one Of the most
desirable and productive Farms in the fertile coun-
ty of Jefferson. Ii adjoins the lands of Mr. John
n. Allstadt, s. Howell Brown and WIN. Rider, has
good roads all around and is very convenient 10
market, to both B. d D. and W p. X. H., as also
to Mills, Churches, Schools, de-, good neighbor-
hood living in the most pleasant and beautiful part
the Valley the location, is certainly all that could
be desired and the land in hrst-rate condition.
The improvements consist Of comfortable Dwell
LING HOUSE with all the necessary Out Build
ings, two Tenant houses, large and wef bull
BARN with convenient stabling. twoC IN Houses,
one of them new, capable 10 hold about 400 Bbs.
of Corn Plenty of good Water, several never
failing Wells Pond for Stock, and two large brick
Csterns with Chain Pumps. one Of them in the
Barnyard, Just built capable to hold shout four
hundred bbls of water. Plenty of good Fruit as
there are about
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-10
600 Apple. Pear and Peach

Trees on the place, about 400 Of them planted four
and five years ago and now beginning to bear !;
also, well-fenced and laid out Vineyard OF 500
vines of the very best quality, 3, g. and years old
and all in full bearing and very excellent grapes
as the proprietor did not spare pains or money to
have the very best fruit. The farm is divided into
Seven Fields, all under good Fencing.
TERMS accommodating. Information given
at nv Store in Bolivar, Jefferson County, W. Va.
Nov. %. ls70-3m. RUDOLPH RAU.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-10

II AISONS, Almonds and French Candy. just
II, received, for sale by W. EBf.
WRENCH China Mugs-plain and decorated
for sale by W. EBi.
HANDSOME China Tea Sets-gilt and plain;
III Chamber Sets. for sale by w. EBY.
DUCKWHEAT Flour, fresh Maccaroni, Ital-
ID ian and American Glassware large as
sortment, for sale by w. EBl.
CtROCKERy and WOODWARD, largest assortment
\ received, for sale BY W. EBY.
December 10, 1870
DUCKSKIN GLOVES, heaty and light Sheep
ID skin Gauntets and Gloves, for sale BY
Dec. 10. W. EDY.
CtHEESE just received for sale BY
y Dec. 10. - ". EBI.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-10

The municipal election at Augusta Georgia,
passed of quietly on Wednesday last The
Democrats elected the Mayor by about eight
huudred majority, with the full Council
Troops were sent from Atlanta and stationed
near the polls, but did not interfere with the
election. There was great rejoicing and an il
iumiuafion.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-10
Last Notice to TaX-Payers.

IL the Taxes for 1870 are now due, and must
~ be promptly paid orer. The term of office Of
the Sheriff expires on Che fst Of January 1871, and
the Taxes must be paid to enable him 10 pay into
the State Treasury the revenue OF the county. No
indulgence can be given to any person. ] hope
this notice will be properly regarded. Taxes due
for lses and 1869 must be settled at once else
will be compelled to distrain sufficient property,
and sell il for amounts due.
| am so ordered by sheriff Potterfeld, and
must comply. | will be a. the Hotel in Smithheld,
for the purpose of receiving Taxes. every Thurs
DAY and at the office of A. NJ. hitzmiller, Esq.
Harper's Ferry, every SATuRD Y.
GEORGE K00NCE, ID. s.
For T. W. Pot,erheld, Sheriff OF JEFF Co.
Nov. &c, ls7O-tmle.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-10

IS THE ESTABLISHED HEAD QUAR-
TIERS OF SANTA CLAUS,
And his shelves and counters attest Che bounteous
provision made for the accommodation of the aged,
Iniddle-aged and young. Never before has be er-
posed to the bewdered gaze Of the juveniles OF
the community such varied and beautiful assort-
ment of TOYS, and such tempting FRUITS, con-
FECTI0NERY AND CAKES.
Call, examine, admire, and make Christmss
merry by supplying yourselves beautifully.
During the Holidays Parties, Fsmili es. &C., can
be accommodated with FRESH OYSTERS, BY the
pint, quart or gallon.
Remember the established Head Quarters of
Santa Claus.
December 10, 1870.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-10
Public Sale.
IIAvING rented my farm, will offer for sale
II at m residence two Ties from Charlestown,
On "Wednesday. December 2Sth.

JIAvING rented my farm will offer for sale
IL at my residence two mites from Charlestown,
On Wednesday, December 2sth,
1870 the following Property:
Five Head of WORK H0RSEs-thrcc Of
them Mares with fosl
Five Colts-two two-year old Mare Colts ons
gelding one year old two Colts months old.
Five Mich Cows-No. ].
One Thoroughbred Attorney Bull;
Five head OF Young Cattle;
Four FAT STEERS;
Four very superior Brood Sows;
Ten FAT HOGS, thirty-four Shoats;
Two wag0ns-Une sir horse. with Red and
SheItings one fourhorse Wagon,
One two-borse Wagon, one Spring Wagon;
One Gum-Spring Drill. one Water Car
One CaIriage--od; Wagon Gear for cir
horscS-spperiOr article
Housings, Fly Straps, and Plough Gear;
Bashear and Mccormick Ploughs,
Double and Single Shovel Plugbs;
Two Corn Coyerers -four liaTows;
One Excelsior Wheat and Grass Cutter-cOmS
bned one Horse Rake
One Portable Cider Mill and Press;
One Corn Crusher, one Fodder Cutter
One Roller, one Runysn Fan Mill;
One Wheat Screen Cradle and Sct thee;
Moving Scythes, Rakes, Forks, Sbuvels, &C.
Eighty BnrreIs Of Corn.
rOsTY ACRES OF GROWING WHEAT
TEN TONS OF TIMOTHY HAY.
TERMS OF SALE will give Twelve Months
credit on all sums above Ten Dollsrs-the purcha-
ser giving Bond and good security-except for the
Corn, Fat Cattle and Fat Hogs upon which I
will gi7e -Four Months credit. note well endorsed
negotiable and payable at the Valley Fire Insu-
rance Company OF Wet Virginia. Sums Of and
uDder Ten Dollars. Cash.
ER- The notes given will bear interest but II
paid at maturity the interest will BE- RENTED.
No property 10 be removed until terms al sale
are complied with. Sale to commence at 10 o'ck,
Dec. }, ls70-4t j. r. ABLLL.
Spirit copy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-10
Notice.
First and Last Notice.

HAVING purchased of c. J. Manning thai
III portion Of the Ransom farm he owned, and
having agreed to pay nearly all Cash, compels me
to have money. All who owe me by bond in Ma
ryland and the four adjoining counties, will have
Ten DAYS to make their arrangements.
va Wanted 500 LOCUST POSTS and 10 ,00C
feet OF OAK FENCING PLANK.
Dec. 10, lS70-3t. ESR0M SLlFER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-10
Cucumber Pickles.

A nice article of CUCUMBER PICKLES for
~ sale by JOHN s. YESTERDAY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-10

VXTANTED, Colts Army. Navy and Dragon
w Pistols, Spencer and Henry Rifles and Car
bines, for which Cash will be paid.
Dec. 10, 1870. JAS. LAW. H0OFF.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-10

Commissioners Office,
December 3, 1870.
Notice is hereby given that will proceed to
execute the above decree, at the Office of
Messrs. Cooke and Kennedy in Charlestown.
West Virginia, on Wednesday the 4th of jan
uary, 1871, at which time AMI place all per-
sons interested are required to attend.
GEO. n BELTZH0OVER,
Commissioner.
Dec. 10, lS70-4w. Printers fee g.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-10
NOTICE
To al whom II may concern.

NOTICE is hereby given that application
~ will he made to the Legislature of West
Virginia at its next session, to repeal all laws
heretofore enacted to change the county seat Of
Jefferson County, West Virginia, from Charles
town to Shepherdstown and to re-esta blish the
county seat of the said county at Charlestown.
December 10, lS70-4t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-10

4 RCTfC Over Shoes, for Ladies and Gentle
n men, for sale by
Dec. 3, 1870. TRUSSELL LUCAS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-10
Commissioners Notice.

- 4NOLltNs
In Circuit Court Of Jefferson County, W. Va,
November Term, 1870.
MICHAEL DORIAN,
rs.
RICHARD D. DORAN'S Executor.
Extract.
at is adjudged. ordered and decrecd that
this cause be recommitted to Master Commits
sioner Geo. NJ Beltzhoover, for further action
on the decree under which he made his report.
and to correct any error in his report,
and that he report to the Court in the premises.
stating any special matter which he may deem
pertinent, or which either party may require
to be stated
A copy-Teste
WM. A. CHAPLINE, Clerk
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1870-06-01
Hon. D. ". Voorhees, on the Income
Tax-His Views on that Source
of Government Revenue.

We have been permitted to take
for publication the following extract
from a letter written by Hon. d. w.
Voorhees, to a gentleman of Terre
Haute, on the subject of the Income
tax:
81 see hat I am censured for my
position ON the income tax. Let us
consider a moment. William B. AS
tor has an annual income of FIVE mill
ions. The tax on that amount is two
hundred and fifty thousand dollars a
year. Shall vote to relieve him
from the payment of that amount,
and let it be fastered on those who
lave no incomes over and above their
living? That is the real question in.
volved in the unconstitutional repeal
OF the income tax law. The amount
obtained from this source is about
thirty-fve million per annum. II it
is taken off the incomes of the wealthy
it must be made up from taxation in
other quarters.
Take another illustration. Mr.. A.
I. Stewart, the great merchant prince
of New York, has an income of ten
millions a year. He pays a tax there
ON now of five hundred thousand dol
lars. He wants to get clear of it
If he does, that amount will have to
be paid by somebody else. Who is
so able as he is? How many farmers
or mechanics in Vigo county or in the
Sixth District have an income of 4
thousand dollars a year after deduct
ing the expenses of life? But few,
and if this law is repealed the rich
will escape and the men of moderate
means will find themselves taxed to
make up the deficiencies. The tax
on everything, the laborer consume
by his daily wants will be increased
just that much. This is a plain move
ment on the part of selfish capitalists
to escape its just dues to the Govern
ment. There is a heavy lobby here
to accomplish that result.
OF course 1 do not approve Of the
law in ali its details as it now stands.
There are all classes with small in
comes not arising out of accumulated
capital, who should be relieved, and 1
will vote to do it. 1 will not, howev-
er, vote for the release of the mill
ionaires, who are best able to pay tax
es. A reform is needed and not a
repeal. All the rich corporations of
the country are Interested in a repeal.
The people simply need a reform. 1
hope to be heard again here on this
question when [ shall have more than
five minutes, as L had a few days ago,
in which to discuss it. L trust, how
ever, that in view of my whole polite
al career, no one will doubt that 1
shall stand faithfully by the rights of
the laborer, rs against those who
control the concentrated wealth of the
country for his oppression"
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1870-06-01

SHERIFF'S SALE.
Lance Ferrel,
James Ferrel et, al.

James Ferrel ct al.
State of Ohio, Ashland County IS.
By virtue of a certain order of sale
issued from the Court of Common
Pleas of Ashland County Ohio, dated
May 10, A. D. 1870, and to me di-
rected, 1 will sell at public auction, at
the south door of the Court House, in
Ashland, Ashland County Ohio, on
Saturday June IS, II. d.. 1870.
at two o'clock P. M. of said day, the
following Real Estate situate in the
the Comfy of Ashland, and the State
of Ohio, and more particularly de-
scribed as follows: The west half of
the south east quarter of section two
CD in township tw%enty-four (24) OF
range seventeen CD containing eigh-
ty acres more or less, being Virginia
Military School Land. Terms of
sale, one third cash DID day of sale,
one third in one year from day of
sale, one third III two years from day
of sale. Deferred payments to be
secured by mortgage on premises, and
to draw interest from day OF sale.
Appraised at S4,400.
McCombs & Curtis Plaintiffs Att'ys.
VIM. O. PORTER,
Sheriff Ashland Co. o.
May Is 1870 5w
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1870-06-01

irrepressible carpet-baggers who were
Admitted to misrepresent the South
should strengthen the cause OF mono
poly in the House. The Western
Republicans were blind to all this.
They voted for protection again and
again without knowing 1t. They vot-
ed for the salt monopoly, when they
imagined they were voting for the
XVIII Amendment. They voted a
tax of twenty cents a bushel OIL the
carriage of Illinois wheat, when they
thought they were voting to establish
q loyal government in Virginia. They
voted against any relief for the Iowa
farmer, when they supposed they were
voting to put down disloyalty in
Georgia. They went for a high tariff
on lumber, when they thought they
were only going for Bullock; and they
favored a nine hundred per cent. duty
on chalk, when they only intended to
keep Texas out of the Union. This
is the humiliating record of Western
Republieanism in Congress for the
past five years.
1t exhibits a substantial and effec-
tive hostility to the real interests of
their constituents, that no amount of
'FtarIff reform" speeches "a undo or
atone for. Had the Western Re
publicans in Congress served their
constituents as faithfully as the few
Western Democrats have done, the
present oppressive tariff could and
would have been overthIown at this
session of Congress, and a more benign
and equitable system adopted in Its
place--the West released from the
grinding exactions of New England,
and its legitimate influence IL the ma
tional councils established. That these
things have not been done-that the
West still groans under a monopoly of
tribute from which there is no prospect
of relief until a Democratic Congress
shall be elected, is the tault of these
blinded Western Republicans, who
have riveted letters ON their own peo-
pie when they imagined they were
crushing and expressing the people of
the South.
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1870-06-01
rebate Notices.

The following Guardians Execu-
tors and Administrators have filed in
the Probate Court of Ashland Coun.
ty, Ohio, their Final and Partial Ac-
counts for settlement, viz:
Final account of Barbara Puster,
Formerly Barbara Rusch) as guardi
an of Catharine Ru sch
Partial account of John Garst, as
guardian of Eliza j. and David Mau,
rer.
Final account of M. M. Desen-
berg, as guardian of VIM. Desen-
berg.
Final account of Griffin Gregg, as
guardian of Sarah a. McCracken.
Final account of Richard Smile,
as executor of John A. Smile De
ceased.
Final account of John Lutz, as
guardian of Levi Nusbaum.
Final account of Jacob Ambrose, as
Administrator of Joseph w. Harris
deceased.
Final account of Roswell Weston,
Administrator of Sanford Peck, de-
ceased.
And the same will be for hearing
on the 9th day of June, A. d. 1870,
at / o'clock a. NJ.
d, w. WHITMoRE,
Probate Judge.
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1870-06-01
OHIO NEWS.

Secretary Cox will recreate in Ohio
for Il while.
Chief Justice Chase is going to st.
Paul to r~ecreate.
A German named Vaventine Arel,
twenty years of age, was drowned
while bathing in a mill-pond, at Can
ton, Ohio, Friday.
In Cincinnati, at six o'clock on Sun
ninety degrees above zero.
There are fourteen candidates for
sheriff before the Democratic Conven-
ton of Licking county.
The Couneaut Reporter says the
fruit prospect in that region was new
err more fattering. The Chardon
Democrat says the same of that local
ity.
We regret to learn that a son of
DIR. st. John, of Willoughby, at pres
ent s~ojourning in Germany. is lying
seriously i'll. The doctor sailed for
Germany last week, for the purpose of
visiting his invalid son.
At Toledo, on Saturday evening,
Allie Carpenter, son of j. E.. Carpen-
ter, paymaster of the Toledo, Wabash
81 Western Railway, was drowned
while bathing in the river.
Saturday nights express train east
on the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne &
Chicago road ran off the track near
Lucas, Ohio, killing Il man, name I'M
known, who was stealing a ride be
tween the tender and engine. The
engineer and fireman were badly
bruised.
Mr.. Milligan, Representative from
Monroe comfy, was kicked by his
horse last week, and seriously, if not
fatally injured. Mr.. Milligan had his
arm broken, shoulder smashed, and
otherwise injured, and being greatly
advanced in years, the latest accounts
represents him as not likely to recov-
er.
An unknown man was found dead,
with a pistol shot in the head, in Mill
Greek, neal Cincinnati, on Saturday
afternoon. He was about forty-fve
years old, hair slightly mixed with
gray, and light moustache. The Pis-
toll was near the water. 1t was doubt
less q case of suicide.
The Franklin County Agricultu-
raj Society have decided to hold a
horse fair for three days, commencing
June 18th. Premiums of two thou
sand dollers are offered. They have
also adopted q resolution requesting
the county Commissioners to levy a
tax, not exceeding ten mills on the
dollar, to secure the location of the
Agricultural College in Franklin
county.
Mrs. Mary Barnick, of Concord
township, Ross county, o., is living
1t the age OF 106 years. Having at
tanned to such an advanced age in
life, she is totally blind. Her power
of mind is remarkable, the remem-
brance of the past is clear, and she is
gifted with great conversational abil-
ity, enhancing for hours those who
are pleased to call upon her.
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1870-06-01
Poor Mrs. Lincoln.

The widow of the late lamented is
Congress has indefinitely postponed
the matter OF granting to her the sup
port she claims to need.
We are sorry for this. Not that
we believe Mrs. Lincoln to be enti-
tied to anything from the Govern
ment. On the death of her husband
she had a hundred thousand dollars or
more /; but then a woman cannot re-
main a year at a foreign gambling
establishment and make money
1t requires as much as a hundred
thousand dollars to learn the game
1t is humiliating to think that the
widow of an American President
should be compelled to thus ask char
ity. What with Mrs. Lincoln's old
clothes business and begging from
door to door for stamps to purchase
paint for her cheeks, and Grants
dead-heading it about the country,
sponging his way at hotels, ON rail
roads, &C., we, as Americans, have
something to be proud of The trou-
BILE is, Mrs Lincoln is not handsome.
If she a young and attractive, full
of the pristine youth and vigor of
most delicious m~aidenhood, she could
obtain a situation in the treasury de-
partment, and soon be in possession
OF enough to supply all her wants.
But republics, if not Republicans,
are ungrateful. If Mrs. Lincoln
wants to realize money, why not make
of herself a side-show, and be carted
about, not at the expense of the Gov
eminent, but of some eminent caterer
to the public taste ?-Erchange.