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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-04
ALL GONE.
Wholesale Robbery of Poor Men
by the United states Government.


by the United states Government.
From the Memphis Ledger, April 80.
The only great boast an American citi-
zen ever could make was that he was
protected by the Government in his rights
of property; but now, under Radical
rule, even that is gone, and we stand in
the position of subdued and harrassed
Ireland, with horde of bailiffs and tax
collectors upon us. Patterson, the United
States Revenue Collector here, is said to
have received the following order, and
will put it into execution:
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, April 16, 1870.
To r. F. Patterson, Collector, etc.
You will take charge of all lands, and i'm
provements thereon, which are owned by
the United States, acquired under the
United States direct tax laws, which are
situated in the Eight District of Tennes-
see; to obtain legal possession of the same,
to collect any rents due, or which may
become due, for the use of said property;
to contract for the rent or other DISPOSE
ton of the same so far as existing laws
will permit. GEO. S. Boutwell,,
Secretary of the Treasury.
This order refers only TO property
'knocked down" to the United States for
taxes due during the war. 1t will be the
means of Confscs ting thousands of dol
lars worth of property purchased prin-
cipally by wOrkingmen and men of small
means within the past four or five years
in the Fourteenth Civil District. These
poor people have been paying taxes upon
their little homestcads ever since they
purchased them, but now the United
States Tax Collector steps in, bars the
equity of redemption, and takes the whole
into his possession. Was ever such
wholesale and damnable robbery known
before9 The war, we were told, was un-
dertaken for the purpose of securing
people in their rights, and this is the sort
of security we have from ''the best gov
eminent the world ever saw"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-04
ST. LOUIS.
The FaIIibIe Pope.


ST. LOUIS, May 3.-Major Gen. Pope has
arrived and taken command of this Depart
ment
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-04
Condensed TELEGRAMS.

Judge Bradley, of the United States
Supreme Court, left Newark, N. j., Mon
day for New Orleans, to enter upon the
duties of the circuit 70 which he has been
assigned.
1t is proposed to reduce the railroad
schedule from Omaha to New York to "a
hours running time. -...
Wooden sheds to the value of so, 900
were burned in New York yesterday.
The Dublin freeman denounces
DIsraeli's new novel 'Lothaire," for its
gross immortality.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-04

Mathews magnificent soda fount, made
of East Tennessee marble, commenced OPP
erations yesterday, and will be in full
blast for the remainder of the season.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-04
THERADlCALPARTY.

To the Editors Of the Union and American:
l have been searching and investigating
and trying to come TO some correct IN
derstanding, as to where the present ex-
treme Radical party originated. | have
finally come to this conclusion: 1t was
conceived in sin, and horn in inIquity;
and was rocked in the cradle of deceit,
fed on fraud, matured on theft, and is
now sapping the foundation of our re-
publican institutions. How long will it
be before the people will rise in their
majesty and hurl such party from pow
err A LOCKER OK.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-04
A LITTLE romance of sprained ankle

A LITTLE romance of sprained ankle
comes to us from st. Louis in which a
young clerk, a young lady school teacher,
and dog, are the leading features. The
clerk and the school teacher, it appears
from previous concatenation of circum-
stances, had fallen desperately in love.
One evening as the couple were proceed
ing to church ferocious dog jumped J.
or fence and event for" the lady. Here
was chance for chivalry, and the young
man calamity improved it. Throwing
himself in front of his fair one he gave
the attacking monster q blow which sent
him flying with yelps of ignominious de-
feat; but in the very moment of victory
the young man fell and sprained his an
kle. 1t was now the turn for womanly
heroism to display itself. The school
teacher was girl with no nonsense about
her. She at once ordered hack, helped
her lover in, accompanied him to his
room, bathed and dressed his ankle,
watched over him all night, and naturally
enough went for friend and minister mex
day, and married her man in the evening
What could be more satisfactory termi
nation OF the story than this?
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-04
eqfv dear" said a cross-grained hus.

'My DEAR" said cross-grained hus-
band 10 his long suffering wife, edo you
intend to make fool of mel" ''No, my
love, nature has saved me the trouble.
A New Hampshire editor is of opinion
that Mcfarland will be acquitted, and that
the ''ground" of his acquittal will be
'justitiable insanity"
A little Connecticut boy, asked mate
who Good Friday was, received the with
ering reply: swell, you go home and
read your Robinson CIusoe.n
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-23

Another MISCHIEF Maker Abroad.

Mr.. Vim. Lawrence, NJ. C. from Ohio, adj
dressed some Of the citizens of Leesburg on
las, Monday night The Mirror says he made
a miserable effort to impress the negroes
present with the belief that the white people
a Virginia were their most deadly foes
This is the same man who recently, in like
harangue to Virginia negroes, urged the cree
ton of monument at this place to the memo
~ Of John Brown, and that Charlestown
81 uld be the Mecca to which the negro should
pilgrimage yearly. Should they do so 1t
would stand a monument Of the law-abidng
nature Of our people We gave John Brown
a fair trial and a fair hanging, and if Mr. Law
renee has an idea Of visiting our peaceful homes
NJ dead of night with spear, and torch and like
murlerous intent, we can only say, for his en-
corragemeut, that the same individual who
made the platform upon which John Browns
soul commenced marching elves, moves,
aud has his being here, is a carpenter by
profession asd practice, and can make as neat
a drop" as ever Topped under murderer.
10 his glorifcation of John Brown and zeal
in soliciting negro votes for the radical party,
Mr.. Lawrence seems TO have forgotten that
John Browns first victim at Harper's Ferry
was a worthy colored man. Radical lecturers
generally, in their hypocritical love for the
negro and sincere desire for his vote, if they
remember the fate of poor Hayward are care
ful TO refrain from allusion thereto
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-23
Important Questions.

From an able article upon class legislation
by Congress, in the Baltimore Gazette ofThurs-
day last, we take the subjoiucd paragraph
Two questions arc now looming up, to the
overshaj0wug Of all others One Of these is
the question Of finance; the other, the question
of taxes The financial policy of the Govern
mcut has been weak, and crude, and vacila-
ting The system Of taxation, besides being
Jurlcusomo to the last degree. is tainted
throughout by class legislation. 1t has made
the rich richer, aud the poor poorer. lt has
depressed the agricultural interests; it has
ruined our shipwrights driven commerce from
the ocean; destroyed many Of our most prom
Using Industries, and given to foreign builders
of steam engines and locomotives. aud ma
cbiuery Of oI. kinds, the supreme control of
markets in which our own builders once dis
tauccd all competitors
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-23
Masonic Celebration.
BosToN Nav -. 1870.

BOSTON May t, IoiU.
Massachusetts Lodge of Free and Accepted
Masons, which was founded in 1770 when
General Joseph Warren was Grand Master of
the State, celebrated its one hundredth anniver-
sary this afternoon and evening by a banquet
and soiree in Masonic Temple. Charles w.
Slack delivered the commemorative adresS.
The memorial services in commemora;ion
Of the lives of Rev Dr. John McClntock,
Bishop Edward Thompson and Bishop Calvin
Kingsley, were held last night in Music Hall,
which was appropriately draped in mourning
and adorned with flowers. \ large audience
was in attendance. The eulogy on Rev. DIR.
McClutock was delivered by Rev. J. w. Lind
sey, D. D.; on Bishop Kingsley by Rev. Geo.
Prentice, and on Bishop Thompson by Rev. H.
W. Warren.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-23
RECORDERS NOTICE.
WEST VIRGINIA,
County Of jefferson, -
I'm the Rccnrdcr. Cnnri

" la'l litNIl -
County Of jefferson, -
In the Recorder Court
May ith, 1870.
It appearing to the Court that the Accom-,
Current Of T. W. Potterfolj, Admir- Of Salie
Thompson, deceased, and the report Of tho
debts and demands against lis dcccdants es-
tate have been filed in this Court under the pro-
visions Of Chapter 81, Sec 81 Of the Code of
West Virginia, and that two years have elaps-
ed since the qualification Of said T. W. Pot
terfeld Admir- Of said estate On motion Of
said Administrator, it is ordered by the Court
that the creditors Of said intcstate show canse
if any they can. on the 9th day Of July. 1870.
against the payment and delivery Of the estate
Of said decedent 10 her distributes.
And it is further ordered that the distribu-
tees Of said intestste SuhStantiaie by proper
proof to this Court on the day last aforesaid
their rights or claims as such distributes il
lany there are, and that this order be published
once a week for four successive weeks in a
Newspaper published in this county and post
q at the door Of the Courthouse Of the coun-
ty on the second Monday Of two successiy We
muths. A copy Teste--
GEO " CHASE.
Nay Q, iS70-it. Recorder.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-23

SUDDEN DEATH or b. II. SHACKELFoED OF
Worcestershire are informed by one Of our
townsmen who came up from Alexandria, on
yesterday mornings train, that a telegram was
received there last evening by Gen. Hunton,
who has been attending the Court now in seS-
sion at that place, announcing the sudden
death of b. II. Shackellord, a distinguished
member of the Warrenton Bar. In the death
Of Mr.. Shackeford, society has lost ono of its
brightest ornaments-the State a valuable citi-
zen and the bar shining Hght.-LeesJug
IInehinllnninn
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-23
Chairman County Rep. Elk. Committee.

Charlcstown, Jefferson county, West Virgin
ia is one Of the most ancient aud Gourishiug
towns ia the ola Dominion Yet in this
place. the home Of many Of the elite, little
more than a>core Of white mea are entitled
90 Vote. ADJ many Of these are recent impor-
a,ieas SO the same time black skin euti-
ties ary man over twsuty-one years to exercise
tic elective franchise. What adamniug CON-
ueutuy is this upon "'ooirersal suffrage"
under Radi,airuie But HagcrSiora
Sal.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-23
=. - TOW E H,

Carpenter and Builder,
rs prepared to take Contracts for Buildings OF
OF ali descriptions, in this and adjoining coun-
ties. VIII furnish all Material and do all work
promptly. Particular attention paid to the build
inc of STAIRWAlS-sucha as Platform, ElPtical,
Spiral, Geometrical and Sef-Supporting.
To Carpenters will furnish Moulds for getting
out Rails-giviDg All the necessary Lines and Be
wells at reasonable prices, so rs to enable every
man to complete his own stairs. ). SLOWER.
P.S. As to my ability, viii give the best city
reference, or the best mechanical reference in this
County. - =.
Nav 9, IS70-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-23
The Radical Convention.

In calling convention of the Radicals of
this County, J. V Undcrdonk chairman of
the County Rep. Ez. Committee extends a
special invitation TO the colorcd people as fol-
lows:
For the first time tie col5reG citizens Of tie
Stale find themselves invested with political
rights, It may not be inappropriate, therefore
20 remind that they now have the same con-
Germ as other citizens in the deliberations of
party conventions and In the result Of popular
elections. TotboSe of them who hold to the
Republican faith, this call is therefore address
cd, as we, as to other Republicans.
J.N. UNDERDONE
Chairman County Rep. Ey Committee.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-23
Odd Fellows Colleges in California
Rich Gold Placers in Arizona.
S,NFrAxc1sco Nav u 49,

SAN Francisco, May II, 1870.
The Grand Lodge Of Odd Fellows have re-
solved to establish Odd Fellows colleges, aud
have appointed committee to take the neces-
sary steps to carry out this object.
Governor Stafford and party have arrived
at the new mines in Arizona The reports Of
their richness are confirmed. Similar lodges
have been discovered southwark. Rich placers
are reported in the vicinity. There is an
abundance of wood and water. Tucson is
nearly deserted.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-23

4 ROMATIC Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphite
IA combination of pure New Foundand Cod
Liver Oil with the lIypophosphites of Lime, Soda
and Potassa in solution. Pleasantly iayor"d die
guising the lishy taste of the Uu. An invaluable
treatment of Consumption and other Pulmonary
and Scrotulous affections. c. L. BELLER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-23
MACHINE SHOP.

L HENRY holland, Mschnst, is prepared to
81 Repair and Fit up the various kinds Of Ma
chimes used by farmers and others, in part as fol-
lows:-Reapers and Mowers, Threshing Machines,
all patterns Wheat Drills, and, in fact, everything
ia TIE way of Machinery.
He has a!so made arrangements with the Agents,
for the supply of Castings and Extras AT shop pri-
ces. For comment upon his reputation as n Ma
chinist he has but 10 refer to those for whom he
has Set Up aud Worked their various Machines
for the last four years.
Bring your work to the Shops Of T. W. Davis,
who will render me every assistance.
Charlestown. Nav ., lStG-u.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-23

GrlEEAL CONFERENCE OF THE METHODIST
Cr-gsa SyvrH-NuNrHIS. TENN.. Nav 10.
IssG-Hish1ps James aud Harris, ofthc North
au Church, cook leave Of the Methodist Con-
ference ta-'ay The speeches of these gentle
u.a vs., fen u sae kiudcst expressions Tie
business done .a ;la Conference was formal
-,.4 --,.'ei 80 quesu.- OF great public inter-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-23
Notice.

T ETTERS Of administration on the Estate OF
| Elizabeth Roper, deceased, having been grant.
ed to the undersigned notice is hereby given TO all
persons having claims against the estate of the de-
ceased to present them to me, and all persons in
debted to the said estate win make payment at
once. WM. RAMEY, Executor.
Nav o 1s-0-gt-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-23
Sick and Scrc,

GONE forlorn and Dyspeptc
Y And drink sick headache cure,
Come, depressed and billion,
Health awaits YOU sure
In Morning star Bitters at Ijc per Bottle, at
May z W. ;. hASONS.
DITTERS- Hoofand's, brakes Cannon's, H.,
/ } letters snd Schenck's Bitter,. Peruvian
Syrup, an Iros Tonic, just received and for sale by
May2. ". :. MASON.
II 0SADALIS and Koskoo-infsllible blood
II cleanssrs. nlway, on hand. W. ). MASON.
nESICCATED Cocoanut. Another lot OF that
II infsllible article, Rowan, Cement.
Nav ?. w. :. MASON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-23

Notice is hereby given that will proceed TO
execute the above decree on the 18th day of
July, 1870, at my Office in Shcphcrdstown,
Jefferson County, w. Va, at which time and
place all parties interested are required to at
tend. JAMES ID. FAYMAN,
May %, 1S7O-4t Commissioner.
Printers fee-SS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-23
Again on Hand

HAYING resumed the Butchering Business,
and erected Market House on the Old Jail
wall, in Charlcstown, adjoining the Photograph
Gallery, am prepared 10 furnish to my old eusto-
mers and new ones the very
CHOICEST MEATS,
every dav during each week.
The highest cash price paid for Stock, and meat
sold at the very lo,re,t cash price.
CHAS. G.. JOHNSON.
Nav 9. Is7O-2m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-23
TREMENDOUS EXCITEMENT
STILL EXISTS AT

TIlIl4 EAlSlS Al
J. GOLD MIT II S T o r Z g.
JUST received the largest assortment Of Dry
y Goods, Fancy Goods, Clothing, Hats, Caps,
aud Gent Furnishing Goods, ever exhibited In
this county. Opening of new, choice and desirable
DRESS GOODS,
such Lenos, figured Brliants, harseilIes, De
lains, Lawns Mozambique. Apacas, Poplins, &c,
at prices that defy competition
DOMESTICS, DOMESTICS!
q, A., "a and 1914 Blcachcdand Brown Sheet
ings, from Sc up per yard; 10000 yards OF Calico
at I, s, 8, 10 and l2c. Gnghams, Tickings, lick
ory, and many other Doncstics, cheaper than ever
before. Special attention is called to my well
selected stock Of CASSIMERES
CLOTHING, CLOTHING,
HATS, HATS.
Whole suits from s. 50 up to $50 90. Fine Fur,
Wool and straw Hats, for men and children, at all
prices
have on hand fine sbock Of WHITE GOODS,
such as Marseiles Victoria and Honey comb
Spreads, Swiss Barred Musin., Cambrics, Nan
socks, &c.
Ny stock Of FANCY GOODS is complete in
every respect. Come, see, and look AT my prices
A pleasure to show goods Terms positively Cash
j. GOLDSMITH,
Opposite Gustav Browns Confectionery.
ChaTlestOwn, MAY Q, 1870
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-23
Potatoes.

EARLY ROSE, Early Goodrich and other Seed
l., Potatoes. warranted pure Sweet Potato Sets,
Broom 70 Corn Seed, English Lawn Grass Seed,
White Glover also a full stock of Fresh Garden
Seeds from the best growers, for sale by
McCCRDY DUKE.
NEW Brunswick and Norway Oats. for .ale by
MCCURDY q DUKE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-23

CtARBOLIC Disinfectiug Soap for washing Hor-
I , ses, Cattle, Pigs, Dogs and other Domestic
Animas--trees them from insects, improves the
hair, cures mango, and is invaluable tor healing
sores OF all kinds Insects on Poultry completely
destroyed bv its use For sale bv
Harper's Ferry. May %. c. E. BELLER.
COMPOUND Syrup of Koosso-a most etfectu-
I al remedy for the destruction and expulsion
o. Worms For .sle bv {. I. BELLER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-23
10000 LBS. OF WOOL
WANTEDv

WE will pay the highest market price in Cash
w on delivery, for 100, 900 lbs. Of WOOL
delivered at Porter's Factory, or to McCurdy 4
Duke. Charlcstown.
TIMBERLAKE, Young & co.
Nav Q. lS70-St.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-23
NOTICE.

THANKFUL to my friends for the very liberal
patronage extended to me heretofore ] re-
spectfully announce that from this date. cannot
sell Shoes or Work of any sort on CREDlT-cx-
cept to those of my customers who have money on
deposit with me. ). II. NOODDl.
Nav lG lS7O-tc
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-23
Spring and Summer
FASHIONS.

Mrs. NJ. c. TAYLOR has received her Spring
and Summer STYLES. To which she invites the
attention of the Ladies of Charestown and yicini
ty. Cutting and Fitting done in the shortest time
She will execute work entrusted to her with neat
ness and dispatch. Prices to suit the times. Pat
terms for sale; also, rinkng and Stamping usual
Nav l6, lS70-3t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-23
MILLINERY.
Ladies. Take Notices.!

WISH to inform the Public, that will receive
L my Stock of
SPRIN NJ L l. y f Il \,
about the 10th of the present month. can be
found nj the POST Office, in the Building one door
West of the residence of Mr. A. W. Cramer
Thankful for past favors, solicit continuance
of the same ,or,>.,o,
Nav g. 1870. MAGGIE W. JOHNSON'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-23

T1HE CELEBRATED liOhOi Ni-IhLb
MARE CORA, owned by Matthew Quinn of
Harper's Ferry.
PEDIGREE.
Cora By Logan, out Of National Maid, bred by
T. B. Mennott, Long Island, \. Y, foaled April
18th, 1889. Sire's Pedigree:-Logan by imported
Trustee, out of Betsy Ransom, Jun. she by i'm
ported Priam (before he was imported to this
country Priam by Betsy Ransom, Sr-by Nir-
gilman, g. G. d. Favorite by Belair z. z. z. d.
Fairy, by imported Bedford; g. z. &. 2. d. Rose
bud by imported PantaoOn g. g. g. Q. 2. d. by
Master Stephen Juniper BANDS Duchess by
Grouse, and thorough generation to the Lyster
Turk. Dams Pedigree National Maid by i'm
ported Glencoe, dam BY Medoc he by American
Eclipse full sister to Big Aleck, out of Col. Blu
fords Tiger mare, by Tiger; Tiger by Cooks
Whip, out orParagon mare By Paragon; z. d. by
imported Hamilton's) Figure; 2. z d. imported
Cub mare bv Cub, &c. For Trustee see Stud
Book. MATTHEW QUINN.
May l6, lS7O-3t.
Hag. Nal o. o-d send Bill 70 Adrertiier.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-23
A FIERY TRAIN.

Along the Erie Railroad track the rails at
one place were twisted out of shape and the
ties burned. The heat was so intense that
laborers could not repair the damage for an
hour. The trains, however, suffered no long
detention. The Cincinnati express train east
ward bound from Summit rushed through a
sea Of flame and smoke for nearly mile The
road had previously been tested by an extra
engine) Although the train had been wet
aud prepared for the passage, the glowing
heat blistered the paint, and tho windows were
stained with smoke. The engineer and fire.
man were slight snged
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-23
NOTICE.
ShannondaIe Company.

u,HE Stockholders Of the Shannondale Springs
Company are hereby notified TO meet at the
law office of Cooke & Kennedy, in Charlestowni
TUESDAY, MAY 10Th, 1870, on business OF i'm
portance. By order Of the Board of Directors.
WM. CROW, President.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-23
- " IT " -
POSVPONENIENT.

VNHE Meeting Of the above Stockholders is post
poncd to the Path of May, at 10 o'clock, \. NJ.
at which time the Directors expected to attend.
NAV l6. 1870. WIN. CROW, Pres.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-23
Public Sale.
Commissioners Notice.
J.. II. BECKWITH AND WIFE,

GEO. II. BECKWITH AND WIFE,
VS..
S. P. SCH0LLAY,
IN CH1NCERT
1t is ordered that this cause be referred to
Master Commissioner of this Court with in
strucsions to ascertain and report the debts
still outstanding aud unpaid against the estate
of Samuel Schollay, deceased, and any addi-
tional assets beyond those already accounted
for by the Administrator, together with all
other matters deemed pertinent by himself or
which any of the parties may require to have
stated
And notice of this account published for
four successive weeks in any convenient news
paper shall be equivalent to personal service
upon the parties or any of them.
An Extract Copy. Teste-
w. a. CHAPLlNE, Clerk.