davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-09-03
The Disputed Counties.

The Virginia Free Press. one Of the oldest
journals in the country, published at Charles
town. Jefferson County, refers 20 the letter Of
a correspondent in Berkeley County, to the
Richmond Dispatch, who assumes that there
will be no further contest about these counties,
their inhabitants being willing to remain part
Of West Virginia. The Free Press denies, and
we believe truly. that such is the feeling in
Jefferson audreuUk, ;hatthecase will bcpreSs-
cd at the next term Of the Sgpremc Court, for
which, we believe. it is set. We are perfectly
satisfied from our kuow'egc Of the people Of
our native county.-ab0ut which we know
more than any other in Nirg.uia,-that they
'oatbe and will rcpudiate their connection with
a State which, rs has been we'll slil is " the
fruit of a political rape" The Old citizens Of
Je1erson.-although few Of them are permit
ted % vote even FOR delegates TO the General
Assembly that lagj>'ates ortbeir couuty,-are
almost unanimously IN ftvor Of being restored
70 Virginia. And we tthev walb be. JEFF
fersou is too good a county to be held by the
Western kiinappers.-Ly0,etjmg I-1g'6n,
We think we may as well remain where VIC
a.e-Ja7y SD.
LAHrigh, brother SIR, IL YOU think bcs, to
io So but can't Won give us IN occasional
ctI2 When we get representatives in the Le-
-.~'tt.rra and ..,rrutrtS I'm other RESPONSIBLE
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-09-03
NOTICE.

1 LII Persons indebted to the estate Of the late
n Barney OFT, are requested TO make early pay
ment, II IS desirable that the estate be closed
early day. Those having claims against the
estate will present them, properly authenticated
for settlement.
T. W. P0TTERFIELD,
administrator nth the wa Ahnered
Aug. 10, lS70-4t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-09-03
FOR SALE.
notice.!

4 LII Persons indebted 10 the estate Of the late
n Mary Hurst, are requested 10 come forward
and settle as soon aspOssibIe. Those having claims
against the Estate, will present them properly au-
thentieated for settlement.
JAMES 4. HURST,
Aug. 20, IsT0-4t ESeeutor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-09-03
FOR SALE.

MO. Potomac Herring, Mackerel, Fine and
y Ground Alum Salt, for sale BY
X. RION LUCAS.
Harper's Ferry, Aug. q, ls7O-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-09-03

SERIOUS AFFAIR NEAR MIDDLEBUEG. VA
\ correspondent Of the Alexandria Gazette
writes from lUddcJurg, Va, Aug, %, as fol-
lows;
\ very serious a'rir occurred here yester-
dav, Sunday in which Mr.. Chas. Davis and
about SIX colored people were wounded. The
colorcd people were holding an association at
the time. Mr.. Davis was riding through the
grounds, and coming across a colorel man by
the name Of Chas. Manlcy, with whom he had
formerly had difficulty, ordered him to leave
the ground Upon Maulcy's refusing, firing
Immediately commenced between the parties.
Maulev asserting that Davis fired first ana Da-
Wis the contrary Mnley's friends came TO bis
assistance and fired about fifteen shots at Da-
VS., one of them taking effect in his breast IN
ilicti0g painful but not dangerous wound
Davis made his escape from the ground pur-
sued by about hundred colored people, but
70, uuately they could not ovetake him
They became very turbulent in the streets.
threatening vengeance upon Davis or any who
abettcd him. Thc mob was addressed by Col.
Chancellor and brought toa sense Of their du-
ty. Joshua Washington was shot through the
face and throat and is supposed to be danger
ously wounded. Two other colored men and
a woman, and probably others, were wound
ell but not seriously.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-09-03
IATrsT.

The latest war news reports 4 victory for
the French at Dazcilles-thirty Prussian guns
captrred. &c.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-09-03
NOTICE
TO
G. O \ II r A G. II o II S !

PROPOSALS will be received by the Presi-
L dent and Directors of the Shepherdstown
and Halltown Turnpike Company, up to the
LIST DAY Of SEP TEMBER NEXT
for the construction of the road The bids to
be to grade and Macadamize the whole road,
a distance of about eight miles, by the mile. or
for any section thereof. 4 map Of the road Is
filed with the Recorder Of the County, at Shep-
herds;own, and the President or Directors will
furnish all necessary information upon in
quiry. Proposals to be sent to John I. Hen
kle President, HalltoTn, jefferson County,
w Va, before the ist of September
The work to be let to the lowest responsible
bidder.
BY Order Of the Directors.
J. P. a. ENTLER, Secretary.
Aug. 30, lS70-3w.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-09-03
Notice
FOR SALE.

THE Telegraph Cutting Box, the best in
1 use, at very low prices.
r. RION LUCAS.
Harper, Ferry, Aug q, ls7O-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-09-03

PEEsoNAL.-Gen. y. p. BANKS visited our
town Oh Friday afternoon last.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-09-03
Three Great Clowns,

JIMMY REYNOLDS, the Great Jester
p. H. SEAHON the Unique and Comcal
The Wonderful Gymnast and GrOtesquC
Trick Clown, Non. TAN7TNL together with
full and complete Troupe of Equestrians,
GymnaStS. and numerous auXiliaries, in the
way of Equines, Ponies, etc. During each
Performance will be introduced the wonder
fully educated horse
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-05-05

Fresh Garden. Flower Fruit.
Herb. Tree, shrub and Evergreen
Seeds, with direction. for culture,
prepaid by mail. TIle most com
pIete and .igsdiciOus assortment fn
the country Agents wanted.
% Sorts OF either for 81 90; prepaid by male
tatoes. &C.. prepaid by mail fos. Early Ros>.
Potatoes, prepaid. for 81 90 Conovers Colossal
Asparagus. 49, per 100; s25 per 1000 prepaid New
hardy fragrant OVERLOOKING Japan Honeysuckle,
81 cents each, prepaid True Cape Cod Cranberry
for upland or Iowland culture, S1.OL per 100 pre-
paid, with directions Priced Catalogue to any
address. gratis also trade let Seeds on COM
mission B. M. WATSON. Old Colony Nurseries
and seed warehouse, Plymouth, Mass Establish
ed in 1912. dm8O
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-05-05

Doctor s. X. Mcclellan & Son have taken the
office lately occupied by P. g. Arndt, M. D.. and
VIII be found there during business hours. when
not Otherwise professionally engaged We will
keep on hand a small assortment CT medicine for
order the mostapproved Nasal Douches and medi
cine for the treatment of Catarrh in accordance
with the latest discoveries in medical science.
N. b. All persons indebted to the subscriber
Will please Gala settle bv note or cash. so that
can close my individual counts
Kenosha, July LIST, 1869.
6tf g. r MECH ELAN
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-05-05

A GENTS WANTED! n Pae5a Ris!5 Of pf
M Stoneroad's GALVANIC OIL and Ca
~ THARTIC SYRUP!
We have purchased the right and titie of
ID Manufacturing and Vending of the above
named Preparations, which have had very
- extensive local reputation, and now intend
"a to introduce them to the public on more
81 extended scale, by somewhat new but very
M popular plan viz: PACKAGE SYSTEM.
We want Agents to canvass every City
Town, Village and County in this State and depos
it one package of the above remedies with every
family and collect the same when due.
Goods sold only to and by Canvassing Agents.
Agents furnished with any amour. of goods.
No capital required.
No pay required for goods until sold.
Also. Agents Wanted to sell the CREAM OF
1ILIES-the most popular of all toilet articles
for Beautifying the Complexion, removing Freck
les, Sunburn, Pimples, &c. 1t is handsomely put
up and is well adapted to be sold by Lady Canvass
ers. Every young lacy will have 1t. Sold only by
Canvassing Agents.
Those out of, or wishing light and profitable en-
male or female, should ADDRESS TONE
ROAD 81 CO., Dc Liberty St., Pittsburgh, Pa. for
particulars and Private Circular with Instructions
to Agents. 6m37
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-05-05

'EN1E Novelty Clothes niger, OK .ibited at the
II late Fair of the American Institute, We're
awarded the I6HEsT PREMIUMS Ii is now
admitted that they have no equals as family wiring
ers.-Neto YORK Liberal Christian.
The proprietors of the NoveLTY WRINGER say,
TAKE 1t on trial with any or all others and keep
the best" This seems to carry confidence with it.
aud Is conclusive that the manufacturers are hon
est in their dealings with the public, 1t has
cngwheels on both ends, so arranged as to give it
one third more poaoer than wringers with cog
wheels on one end only. The rolls are allowed to
separate freely at either end These. besides 9th
er advantages which it contains. ms to he in
dispensab!c to a practical wrin Eer.-New York In.
DEPENDENT
his wrnger seems to have all the good points
requisite TO practical machine We are
confident that The Novelty merits all that is
said in its favor Hearth and Home.
This Company have. from the commencement
guaranteed their wringers perfectly satisfactory in
all cases. which may, to some extent account for
their great success Nothing can be more
appropriate for holiday present than one Of these
best of wrineers.-Neao York Ctristian Advocate
For sale everywhere
N. B. PHELPS q CO.,
GEN. AG'Ts, II CoRTLANDT ST, New YORK
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-05-05
New and Valuable Pamphlet

NVW anu VdTudUIV dHHpHEOIs
ONLY TWENTY-FIVE CENTS
n HAVE MADE a compilation with full and
u accurate explanation of such portion of the
HOMESTEAD LAWS
as viii instruct any pesson how to procure 16O
acres of rich farming land for nothing, six months
before leaving home, the free lands of the west
Also, an article on the
NEW WEST,
or that portion Of country lying west of the MISS
issippi and northwest. giving an accurate account
gifts area. population, property r0Iuati0n man
uJdcures, banks, the estimated yield of precious
metdLs number OF 00terS. the Udrious productions,
and yieid per acre number of acres under cutie
atom calae Of eaport8 table Of distances etc stc
giving Just such information with reference to the
Neto West az no man in this country can afford to
be without. Will be sent on receipt of Is cents
Address, JOHN T. BLISS.
"ttorn,y at Law, P. O. Box 57S9, Chicago, Ill.
3m44
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-05-05
E w ~ ~

"a ~ n ~ a
The attention of our reader is directed to
1he advertisement OF GOES COUGH BAL
SAM and GOES DYSPEPSIA CURE, in ar
other part of this paper
These truly Valuable Medicines are recon
mended by all who use them. Read the ceI
tifcates. 3Sf
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-05-05
Circuit Confidently Of KenOshG.

The state of Wisconsin
To Lydia sellon. You are hereby summoned
and required to answer the compliant Of Zalmoh
G Simmons which will be fled in the office OF the
clerk of the Circuit Court for Kenosha County, at
his office, in the city OF Kenosha and to serve
copy of your answer On at our office in the city
aud county of Kenosha, and State OF wisconsin
within twenty days alter the service hereof exclu
sive of the day of such service and II yon fan to
answer the complaint as aforesaid, the SAID Zalmoh
G. simmons will apply TO the Court for the relief
demanded in the complaint. Dated Jan. 18th 1870
HEAD & QUARLEs, Pit ffs Att'ys.
6w35 Kenosha, Wisconsin.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-05-05

hnnO WANTED an active man in
0OUUe e,ch County in the States, to
travel and take orders by sample. for TEA, COZ
FEE. and SPICES. To suitable men we will give
a salary Of 5000 to 81 600 year. above travelling
ami other expenses, and reasonable commission
on sales.
Immediate applications are solicited from proper
parties References exchanged. Apply to, or adj
dress Immediately, J PACKER q CO,
continental Mills
4S 3S4 Bowery. New York.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-05-05

Of our custom. rs TO the letters published i Of
Be- s. ses' g nj H33a'Hs ss
a";s 1ssG ssos 1y;S %ea as H.
true: fais''di i i. (; S44aS; '''
. ''A"A"4A'H'"
=" NIX '"'"'"'''Q 'S"', ~"
.. =
>'"'"'' 9'"'t'9 "'''""'
80 ,',' . -, s''"''"
- - " - 80
AS'r''''S''' to !
promise 10 S'''' " ;
mere :. " F'S : o''' ''h'
p'''''ca''on II .Ho'1 see
proper a 'f''ie S'.''c :.
l y ~ '''U rs $500 ~ /!
10 lec's o' r,. hsoOac'> ;
>'onna az ISit'erS ''F('''
myself 81, 4 n Ia, ncc ::
troubled with I ,
ses''oh lor a 'o''S@>
tihle' attendeo WE'h
severe neao !, pa T.
Cicu'ariy ai'ereatffSSS'
" men fortunately ~. an
Oid sSidleF Tlehd
came into the store
ana recommended 70 Inn me
10 use k ,o, BIT
.eis' 4 ala 50 ny taA~
lhg a small W '
iuH just before eacn
meaI, ahdtO my great
JOY L was renewed at
once, anu am now
WI ~ '4'In usI.
-
IncfEl ht any PRICE,
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-05-05

a. nerves kidneys bladder, womb and blood Affections
urinary orgrns gravel, scrofua, rheumatism,
ARTh. Asthma, bronchitis, dyspepsia.
practice Is not of experiment., but of twenty
standing founded the laws of Nature with YEAR,
experience and evidence sustain it, Do notteardowp
nuild up make slck make wellno harsh treatmen t.
trining: catering We know the cause and ere
sssedy needed work, but knowledge cameo o3
ofeIpeence in the treatment of these diseases ex
rsvely- encouragem ent without prospect CANDID
opnicns. reasonable in our charges claim not 70
everything, every body, but do claim TO rea
and common We invite the sick, NO matter
shat their aim inveetgate before they abaD
hope AXE nterrogntions and decidefor themselves
will nothing Consultation is free This is the
sixth that have visited this place and shall max
my vists fer regularly the same days OF thewee
every eight weeks.
Kenosba, Halliday House, Saturday, the 9TH
Of May
Rg- Residence and Laboratory, Waukegan IL,
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-05-05
France.

Proclamation of the Emperor Concerning the
PIebiscitum.." The Transmission of the Crown
to My Son.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-05-05
(Signed)

A servant girl named Lizzie Keyser,
represented as being northumberland,
is creating a sensation in Cincinnati by
her public seances" She describes and
gives the names of ghosts who flock
around her on the platform, and who
are recognized by persons in the audience
Where is the internal revenue officer
Why don't he swoop down on that show
and collect the usual tax on spirits p
Chicago Post
PEARLS IN THE GULF OF CALIFoRNIA.-The
revenue returns for 1869 show that the catch
of rearls and shell for the past year on the
territory granted to the " Lower California
Company" amounted to he large sum of
S7S 600 This, OF course, is he valuation of
tn. pearls given by the divers and specula-
tors. and is consequently very much below
the actual value of the catch.
A nrarl is sold frequently for $50. which,
resold at Panama, at $500, hrings $l,OOoin
Ps,i>. and in many cases mpch greater prof
it, hsv mem made on very fine gems.
Not one-half the ca ch is ever report d 9
the government and the yield of the Gull
for 1869 may be safely estimated at $SOo,oot
In gold.
New-York tribune., 1870-11-04
WEST POINT.

THE NEW HEADQUARTERS BUILDING-ACCf-
DENTS TO CADETS IN CAVALRY DRfIL-THk
WATER SUPPLY AT THE POST.
The finest edifice ever erected at West Point
by the Government is the General Headquarters build
ing nearly completed II stands on the brow OF the
hill on the level of tho plains between the Cavalry
Riding Hail. the Library Chapel Mess, and old Academy
buildings and fronts the main avenue. II is the mrs
conspicuous object that meets the visitors eye IA ne
gains summit OF the plains from the wharf road ana
looms up with impressive effect The material used IL
gray granite, similar to that III the other bulld
ings. The style of architecture ~ pleasant
blending OF the Gothic Doric and Rennaissance The
general dime Sc by IS feet There are two sto
octagonal The walls very solid all the glrdsrs and
beams of The ceilings and floors ore OF arched
masonry The roof the hansard style, with the
best black hexagoua cut Pennsylvania slate An IRON
stairway connects the floors. The structure u entfcy
inss az an the Government records ut West Point by
conhagraiOn of the former building in lS2 Heavy Du
tresses are added 10 the walls An elegant IRON
main entrance, on the north front, "a
and r,t feet in diameter from the windows of which
a sweeping view Of the Hudson iaYeT ana hlghiIds
arch Of heavy granite slabs, Win columns ana %
caps and trimmings OF ROndOut biue-stOne. Inc outer
cofniccs are Of iron. and the Windows are OF grant
arches with b.utstone hoods. The WINDOWS VIII O' ~
two sasirs of one plate of glass each On ihe Ncr su
il spacious granite porch, from Whch may oe uau
dnc view basement viii AJehd tIe eiiie iSis ~ vi H.,
breadth Of the building. which Will De hn'hed Ia so'u
oak. IL. , It.,
taut aud Aids viii be coriodlous u
pleasant The appropriation Of Congress Tor TINS NOth -
$1,000 which i nearly exhausted s'OJl Auul,
is erded The vacated offices IN the old Library ouiu-
ing will al once be occupied, as Originally IAlohdeu oy
the Philosophical Museum. . ~.
Another important and long needed Improvement -
fine rerrllllg Of the Plain" hamile square IN eN-
tent lis ongcontinucd use for cavalry ana artller
drills with the and tes Of horse hOO' mas maui
un,Prviarahe. Tie Engineer Corps has been ehehSei
on fhi, work month, spreading from one 10 tNo e'
o gravel over the surface. This has not ortn done IN ~
past. ,-..,--, a.,
During the recent long drouth the Post has Deen az
mos, on short allowance of water Even now thefe IS
not plenty for heating purposes - supply tDe 7se.i
boilers II Is proposed 10 tunnel from the present rHseI
vDir tnr A short distance through the mountain ABOVE
Fort Putnam 20 the pond beyond. thus ObtaIlihs On
annie quantity. In order TO do this the Government VII
be obliged purchase at least tie right OF way hos
private property. The estimated expense Is aoou'
f1ODOO .,
Two cadets had lcgs broken during the week from tal
ing of their horses during cavalry drl IN the ruhB
school These falls OF every day occurrence but hc
cdents ~ occurrence. Is the hOoS are seNh
wh tan-J.ik. Preparations are making Tor the "iheI
examiuttIJus especially OF the " PLANE
New-York tribune., 1870-11-04
THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE.

A meeting of the American Institute was
held last evening in the Of the Association. The
report OF the Finance Committee favorable. The
Board of Managers in communication, said that they
thought il expedent TO hold Fair next year. large
expenditure has been incurred this year in the cOnstruc
ton Of additional buildings which will have to be taken
down at the close OF the present Fair; but, II an
Arrangement could be made so that they
could be allowed to remain. it will he
large saving year. and would Obyiate the shifting
OF gas and wsterppes and fixtures They therefore ask
that they may be empowered to hire the Rnk and prem
now occupied. The arrangement for the Rink Is
follows Rent, 900 the owner to pay insurance, and
All the conditions TO be the in tie lease Of 1870
the Thrdave. Railroad Co to pay Exhibition OF 1874 $500
In cash. and issue to each manager free pass over
the Road during the time Of the Exhibition.
The blowing resolutions were then adopted:
,soled Institute will hold Fair the Autumn Of Bill
present Board Of Managers have discretionary
Rink and premises ocupe and " MAKE all pre-
Lmluary srangeu for the Annual Exhibition Of l3T
After a short debate the system OF transferring
members tickets resolution inquirne into the matter
waz laid on the table, and the meeting adjourned
New-York tribune., 1870-11-04


BODWVII-A wednesay Nov Of poa
Wilnol VIC Of PhilAaaer j. Boi~eil
gAPROW-Ou weiusny the III Of Nov at No 80 East ssyeneen
St Marr sylou daughter of John W. and Harriet
aged yesr II mouths ssd DAYS -
The win take plsee from 81 Bsrholsme~s Church Lst'e
place saariay, tn. 3th ln,. a. 5; Remains will
moved o bethlehem. OrA3ge Co., for lnterneat
HANDY "Wednesday Handy youngest son o
Jane. Isabella Hssay sged month and
The Of mly respectfully
ID. au.ys hdsvl afternoon At ocok foa h,
parents - IArmnett
HOPPoCK-At Charleston, c. or tie 81 Inst George H. .on Of
Io.rl IioppOck, asrf 81 JeaS
Notice oi faherAi hereafter
RBNTHE FNK-Klei nattle the bes of hs 18th
of October she forming IL bourgo Capt
Won Rsuihefnt u the Prnsh Guards een Bssbe
Las OF toe late W. schmi os Consul General Of russs etc.
ETC., at Ne. YoTk
sMITH-ou ns me'nirs o. Nov a, F~t wa.hiusen cr o.
kesfark Lucy khot,, beloved site ~ Asgusias smith
The fnas Of the ism invited she funeral services a. h
lat residence t fo' Nashisgon Saturday the Sob n
wthoai erteg notice Carriages viii ths oeeeA ,a
hom Ihrueh o., At Port Washington Ssaea The remains '
removed 70 Greenwood on Sunday
yNDkRliiLI-At Oyasr I. sae<isy New bs~s"a
]. Cpterinl, N tho cd y.ar Of .c..., o..
Relatives sn friends uv,sl sleS The funeral onr" 0sA
Oyslsr BAy, on Ftay, kos 4, az p
yANDRSBgkGn SUNDAY, 10. % SAniseh hesns@ H
daughter of James ns5 Am VAstonbergh
funen don Ob St Aan's Charch. b0osIs 90
New-York tribune., 1870-11-04

Mr vb,t,vo,e reSntsrsd from separste dOcrs nj tho
same moment and after o remark from ono of tho mon
that they "pight as ws 60 new and return 70 seo M
Uonnn At ~ the three went out few minutes amer
The oss OF the boz was discovered and information i'm
medately given 10 the police. -. ,,,.a
States bonds Rhode Island bonds bank stock &c Al OF
which registered and cannot be used py tse
amount nearly could be ascertaineu. r9s
sidersbly over SlOOO0 The Messrs Whtmore sno opp
say that they feel OF recovering the proPer s"u
regard the loss simply as q matter Of Inconvenience
The robbers are represented having been very Ne
dressed one OF them wearing heavy guardon anu
snowy gold watch. 1t is clear that thcy naa ,o y,
Mr. Hhitmore from the bank. but from the manno, y.
their inquiries It would not that they were ia"A
with the efhce OF Mr.. Hoppn.