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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-16
LUM BIER LUMBER
LUMBER,

ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND FEET Of sea
~ soncd YELLOW PINE LUMBER assorted.
FORTY THOUSAND feet Of Dressed Flooring
Just received at my Lumber Yard.
GONDOLAS and Gondola Plank ALWAYS on
hand. Bills furnished on short notice
TEkMS.-Cash, or Sixty Days Note to be given
at time Of sale.
WI. HAWKS, Agent.
January 3, lS7O-ly. SPIT copy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-16
FIAEJlT ISSTalJGB COMPANY.
Wheeling, w. Va,
DIRECTORS.

VIM. Bailey, \. J. Paunell, A. VI. Adams. Alon-
10 Loriug. Jas. +. Barnes. Jos. II. Woodward
DR.. VIM. j. Bates, Henry Stamm, Thos. Hughes
TENHlS Company having been fully organized, is
now prepared to take risks at fair rates on
Buildings of all kinds, Merchandise, Manufactu-
ring Establishments. Furniture, Steamboats, and
Cargoes on the Western Rivers and Lakes also 10
issue perpetual policies on Dwellings and Stores.
This Company being composed mostly of our lead
ing business men, recommends itself TO the favor
able consideration Of the insuring public, and
licts their patronage.
-v.;.- Applications for Insurance will be prompt
ly ndcd TO NJ the office Of GEO. +. CORDELL,
& CO., Agents al Charlestown, jefferson Co. W. V.
y. G. ARTHUR, Secretary,
W. II. AGYEw, Asst Sec'y.
Wv BAILEY, President,
ALONzO LOBING. Vice President.
November II, ls69-u.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-16
3. Department OF Philosophy.

This embraces English, Modern Languages,
Moral Philosophy, History and English Litera-
ture, with two others to be elected, one from
the Literary and one from the Scientific
Schools 10 this course is attached the De-
gree of Bdchslor Of Phjloao2dy
The Degree Of MASTER or AsTsis conferred
on Students who have completed the course of
study in nine of the Schools, and have taken
distinctions in seven Of these.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-16
TAILOR'S PATENT
NJ OgE STA che Guard.

'g'HIS r. a vorv simple little arrangement IN at
tNch 20 Cof." CUPS up other Uriukiu. YES
-s.-, and ronwsrds itself % every man possessing
or'o-,'n-h- 10 combines SIMPLICITY and utility.
and costs so lI''a as o. b. within reach Of every
'7t'v'tU'. County Rights viii BE- sold. or a-cn-
ct.S appointed Attrs-, the undersigned m IA
'Itt.v7. Jefferson county. West virginia.
March {. i-ll-3m. F. II. TAYLOR.
III Taylor NoUstlchr Gu1rd can BE- seen at-ba
store of NcCURDN 2 DUKE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-16

Touching and irresistible vas that invitation
Of the rustic maiden % her swain. Come
over and see me; we have new lamp a our
house, that we can turn down. down, down.
until there 'tscarce,y a BIT o. light IN the
room"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-16
BILL TIMBER,
READ THIS I!

OWING to the great difficulty and almost i'm
" possibility Of collecting accounts since tho
LIST OF January, we are compelled To make a change
in our mode Of doing business. From the 1T Of
April, 1870 ourgDods will be sold strictly and e1-
olusyely for CASH or Country Produce.
March y, 1870. HOWELL 4 BRO.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-16
Boots ~ shoes Repaired.

] AN prepared 10 do repairing Of all kinds at the
| shortest notice and upon the most reasonable
terms. most respectfully solicit a share Of the
public patronage. ! can be found at nv residence
one door above the Episcopal Parsonage.
Sep. "a, lsGs. JESSE BLOCKLEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-16
I. ACADEMIC COURSE.

The College is divided into distinct Schools,
each fully organized and complete in itself, 80
as to afford the best facilities for rendering the
instruction in the several branches of cduca-
ton extensive and thorough The student SO
lectS his own course Of study, under the direc-
ton Of his parent or Of the Faculty; but that
no motive nay be wanting to a complete and
systematic cours. of education, the separate
Schools are 80 arranged that they may be COM
bineh into the folowiug Depnr,menls:
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-16
demonstrating and POsi-BOTins

done promptly r. All orders for Building Ma
tcrial promptly attended to by Mr.. William Lang
don. Foreman Of the establishment.
The CASH NSTEM-whichi Is advantageous 10
IN parties concerncd-will De adhered TO strict
liz as possible.
June 3, lS6g-ly
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-16
DnpaTtnient Of AriS.

Thi. embraces the subjects Of Latin, Greek,
English Moral Philosophy, Matuemat c.. with
two Others TO BE- elected. one from the LiterA-
~ and one from the Scientific schools The
Degree Of Bacbelw Of lris is conferred on the
Student whosuccessfulIy completes this course.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-16
w y L y u L .
IN IicEn.u... rartIn .en,oned. on hand. al

AZ hicEHewss, partly seasoned, on hand. Also,
BARREL HEADINGS AND SLAVES.
Carpenters and Builders are earnestly solicited
TO give Us a call. We employ Mechanics skilled
in all the various branches of their trade. We
hope by undivided attention TO business and faith
tul performance of contracts to continue to merit
share Of the public patronage.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-16
AZ. PROFESSIONAL COURSE.

The Departments of Engineering were or
gained after the war, 10 meet a want long
felt in the South of the highest grade Of Scicn-
tiic instruction in these important professions.
They are now in full and successful operation.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-16
STRAW WANTED.

TINE VIRGINIA PAPER COMPANY of Hall.
/ town, will be prepared to purchase
Straw Of All Kinds.
on and after the lt OF August either in the stack
or delivered at the Mills at Haltown.
Apply to John II. Strider or at the Mills.
July Is, lSG9-H
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-16
=. Department of Science.

This embraces Mathematics, Applied Math-
cmatic., Natural Philosophy, Chemistry.
French, with one other to BE- elected from The
Literary schools 70 this course is attached
the Degree of BQcbsl0r Of ,SrieRcs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-16
2. Dcnnrtment nrLaM.

This embraces the School Of Law and Fqnj-
ty, and to it is attached the Degree Of BacIe-
Tor Of Lar.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-16
III. Preparatory Department.

This has been organized temporarily, FIR the
benefit Of yopng men, who have been prevent
ed by the war from obtaining proper Academic
preparation for College 1t embraces the sub
iects of Latin, Greek, Mathematics and English.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-16
c. II. MCKNIGHT. JOHN MCKNIGHT
MCKNIGHT ~ BRO.
STEAM SAW MILL,
and

4'tIIIIl- 'IANt Y'I01I i ~ VOI y ;
GiorlsSto,CH, jefferson County, Btst Virginia.
I'VE are now prepared 70 furnish Sash, Doors.
W Blinds. Door and Window Frames, Mould
ings of every description. Architeavcs, Bases Cor
uices, Brackets, Yerandahs, Store Fronts, Store
Doors, Counters Shelving, Stairs, Flooring,
Weather boarding of every description, and every
other article in wood for building purposes.
We keep constantly on hand
WHITE AND YELLOW PINE PLANK,
tPlancd or in the Rough
Bin Timber, PANEL, Shcating, Oak Fencing
Plank, Oak and Pine Shingles Laths, &c, &c.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-16
Pnre French g1cnnesey Brandy a.

EXPORTED for medicinal purposes, also Bow
I ems Pure Old Rye Whskey Just received and
for sale By JOHN :. YESTERDAY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-16
>. Department of Mining ENGINEERING.

This embraces Mathematics. Applied Math-
cmatics Physics, Chemistry, Miucmlogy and
Geology, MetalIurgy, Mining. German and
English. To this Course is attached the Di-
ploma Of MniHg Engineer.
1t is proposed still further to extend the
Practical and Scientific Departments in the d.
rcction Of
!. Mechanical Engineering. ,. Applied
Chemistry. 3. Agriculture. J. Commerce
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-16
NEW BARBER SHOP.
COAL! COAL!!

DEST LUMP COAL by the Car load $3.50 per
ID ton. Run Of Mine per Car load Sc. 90 per ton.
2Z4O lbs. TO the ton. ANTHRACITE COAL al
to're'i rates. For sale at Cbarlest0wn Depot By
sep. u, 1868. STARRY d LOCK.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-16
TO THE FARMERS,
Millers and Others

IN TIE
COUNTIES or JEFFERSON & CLARKE
HAVING associated ourselves in business for
l 4 the purposes Of the above Card, we will pay
for Wheat, Flour, Corn and all other kinds Of Pro
duce the highest market prices in CASH, or will
Receive and Forward on Commission, making sales
and returns in the short st time.
STARRY 4 LOCK-.
CharlestOwn Depot, Jan. TO- 1861
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-16

-For the present, the instruction in English is d.
vided among the Professors of Moral Philosophy,
Modern Languages, and History, with the aid OF
an Assistant Professor.
THE duties of this Chair are discharged BY the
Professors of Chemistry and Natural Philosophy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-16
Notice

I HAVE on Commission and for sale A. tho Inv
i est figures, ron CASH,
a LARGE LOT OF LUMBER,
such as Dressed Flooring. Plastering Laths,
Palings, Shingles. Shingling Laths, sash, Doors
and Blinds. ] am also prepared 10 furnish
BILL TIMBER,
AZ short notice / also keep constantly on band
LIME Of the best quality. Also, Fence Posts and
Fencing Plank Those wanting anything In nv
line will lind it 10 their advantage To give me cali.
=. CANNON.
Shenandoah Street, Harper's Ferry.
February II, lS70-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-16
TIE CHEAT FURNITURE HOUSE OF THE
SSESANG0AN VAEEEE

Furniture for the H1lion and at prices Cheaper
than ev.r kRou-u!
DEDSTEADS from 81 to $50 each; Bureaus
1 } from ST. 10 $50; Wristbands from $2.5 to
SI5; Sofas from So to Slo0. &c, DC.
The Looking Glas. and Picture Frame Gallery
m, on hand IN assortment large enough To supply
all demands of the trade. People are invited to
call and examine Furniture OF my own make.
Estimates given for Furnishing apartments. res
licences. etc. as parties may desire. at accommo-
dating terms FUNERALS attended on short
notice. An elegant HEAkSE furnished on rca-
sonable term. JOHN NILWIG.
No % Main Street, Winchester, Va.
Jan. l., lS7O-6m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-16

OUR NEW GHS-of which We are man
~ u'acturing a large lot-we guarantee to give
satisfaction in every case orno sale.
WERLICH II WELLER.
January 3. 1870.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-16

N-. Jones' having real 10 the papers an
advertisement, Houses % let-sv--v ting
furnished wondered ii the owner W 81 far
r.sh money Co pas the rert2
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-16
MILL IS & ~ NIL H,
DEALERS ~
Slows TIN AED SEEEf- Il8I ElRG.
CharlnStnNYn, W. Va.

WE have Just received. and are now Offering
W for sale, on the most reasonable terms, one
Of the largest and best selected aSsOrtments OF
~ II q v Il -
ever before presented % the people Of the county
The stock embraces all the latest aud most i'm
proved STYLES, among which may BE- found
"The BALTIMORE PARLOR HEATERS, and
Illuminating Gas Burner" for heating one or more
rooms: the INDEPENDENT" I self-feoding
Base Burning Coal Stove. for dwellings, halls, or
oAces; the ORIENTAL. Just now much in pub
lac favor; Parlor. or Dining Room Cook, for Wood
or Coal; the Rink Egg Stove superior article;
al other Parlor, Alright, and Ten plate Stoves
the improved CONSTITUTION COOK. for wood
or coal the Sentinel with extension top, for wood
or coal the Olive Branch and Wyona both OF
which are very superior cook.
In short their assortment is so complete that
al they ask Is az inspection from those IN "ant'
confident 90 please both as % price and style Al
% on hand, large and general assortment OF
TN AND SHEETIRON WARE,
plsin and fancy and orthc latest patterns.
Those wishing @ procure a very superior Iron
Force Pump. can inspect the same 1T the shop, or
a. the residence OF Mr. I'd Williams
IL Terms Cu.i in all cases, unless special agree
meut 60 the contrary.
Roofag. Sp0u'iEg, DC. done as usual AZ the
shortest notice aud 10 the best manner. Thankful
g. the public for the liberal encouragement in the
past. Continuance is respectfully solicited.
Oct n 1859. MILLER n SMITH.
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I. Department Of Civil Engineer
ing.

This embraces Mathematics Applied lIath-
cmaticS. Physics Mechanics, Chemistry French.
English. Drawing and Astronomy Students.
who successfully complete this course, receive
tho linlnma of Girh Fnnins.r.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-09
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS,

Seyerest snow-stOrm Of the season East
Cincinnati negroes propose 10 celebrate
the ratification of the Fifteenth Amend
mGnt.
A man in Atchison, Kan, shoots his wife
on the street, and blows out his own
brains.
At Cleveland yesterday a laborer was
chopped in two while crawling under a
train of cars.
Prince Arthur started last evening for
MontreaL-Gas explosion in Boston,
$4,000 loss in property.
The final obsequies Of Peabody, the
Great Unbured, were carried ont accord
ing TO programme yesterday at Danvers.
The st. Louis Republican is defeated in
an effort for new trial of the S25, 900
libel suit, and appeals to the Supreme
Court
The New Jersey Legislature requests
Congress to demand release of Fenians in
England and TO acknowledge Cuban in
dependence.
Pap Price has left Kansas a legacy in
the shape Of a claim for damages done by
his raid, which that State wants TO collect
from Uncle Sam.
The Goddess of Justice returns to earth
in the shape Of a female Justice Of the
peace, elected for Jersey Landing. H.
Bandage her eyes.
Advices from Fort Benton pronounce
wholly false the recent story that the
Mountain Chiefs had declared war against
the settlers The Indians are dying Of
smallpox at the rate of twenty-five day.
Virginia Legislature requests Congress
to remove all disabilities, by vote Of lO9
to 10, negroes voting for it, and only white
extremists against. Gov. Walker sends in
his message.
Wall street reports Sl1O, 600 of rail
road bonds and SlS5. 600, 900 Of State
bonds issued before the war which. under
the late Supreme Court decision are paya-
bic in gold, both principal and interest.
English Parliament opened yesterday
and Queens speech delivered. promising
reform in Irish land tenure-Another
cable to be laid shortly between Wales and
Rhode Island.
The Brazilian Government has made the
bold move of establishing military station
at the mouth of the Rio de Ia Platte, COM
handing the internal commerce of the
lower half Of South America Uncle sam S
attention has been called to the fact
Women rights in Wall street has been
illustrated by the establishment Of a bro
htl : hlllt' l'N Two NbllltIl " no hIlILI iihl.-
600 into the street. and are reported to
have the support Of odd Vanderbilt. ~
Womon's rights in the pulpit are 30 ha dis
cUssed seriously 10y the New York Confer
once Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. next ApriL-TLc murderer
Reynolds has been pleading in
SANITY. but an examining surgeon pro
nounces him perfectly sane.-The ingrati-
tude of republics is illustrated hy the cs-
Establishment of ''Defrauded Soldiers As.
sociation. which has arranged a test case
TO he brought before the courts -Nhcthul
the $4,000 recently given to Princeton
College, came from Jay Gould. OF New
York, or Jay Cooke Of Philadelphia. the
telegraph sets down as a question Of proha
biiiucs.-Auolher suit Is on the tapi
against Erie for defrauding iahorers of then
wagcs.-Tr'egraphi communication ostab
hshed with air chamber Of east pier O
Brooklyn bridge
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-09

on which to declare legislation Of Goneress
void by decision of court, it would authorize
this court to enforce theoretical views Of
the genius ofour government or vague no
tons Of the spirit of the Constitution and
OF abstract justice by declaring void laws
which dld not square with them
1t substitutes ideas of policy for Judicial
construction. an indefinite code Of ethics
Ior the Constitution, and court Of Justice
Tor the National Legislature. Upon the
enactment OF these legal-tender laws thew
were received with almost universal ac-
quiescence as valid payments-were made
Iegat-tender notes for debts IN existence
when the law was passed TO the amount of
thousands OF millions Of dollars. though
gold was the only lawful tender when the
debts were contracted. An equal If not
larger amount is now due under contracts
made since their passage, under the belief
that these legal tenders would be valid
payment
The two Houses Of Congress, the Presi-
dent who signed the bill, and fifteen State
courts of last resort, being all but one that
have passed upon the question, have ex-
pressed belief in the constitutionalfty of
these laws. With all this great weight of
authority, this strong concurrence Of opin-
Ion among those who have passed upon the
question before we have been called to de
eide 1t, whose duty it was as much as il is
ours to pass upon it in the light Of the
Constitution, ara we to revise their action,
to disturb contracts and to declare them
void because the necessity for its
enactment does not appear so strong
to us as 1t did to Congress, or 50
clear as 1t was to other courts Such is not
my idea OF the relative functions of the leg
lsiatiVe and judicial departments Of the
Government. Where there is a choice Of
means the selection is with Congress, and
not with the courts. II the act to be con
sIdered IS IN any sense essential to the ex-
ecution Of an Acknowledged power, the
degree OF that necessity is for the legisla-
ture, and not for the court to detarJnine.
In a case IN Wheaton the court says that
where the law is not prohibited and Is real
" calculated to effect any objects intr1sted
to the Government, to undertake kare 10
inquire into the degree Of its necessity
wonid be to pass the line which circuIn-
Scnbes the Judicial Department and tread
on legislative ground. This court dis
claimed pretensiOns to such power. This
sound exposition Of the duties Of the court.
N this class Of cases. relieves me from my
OF hesitation in the case
before me. II had entertained doubts of
he constitutionahty Of the law, I must
have held the law valid until these doubts
became convictions, but IS / have . very
decided opinion that Congress scted within
he scope Of its authority, must hold the
aw to be constitutional, and dissent from
he opinion Of the court. 1 am authorized
o say that Mr.. Justice Swayne and Mr..
Justice Davis concur in this opinion.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-09

Safe place for a tempest-In ateapot.
Gymnastic-Jumping to a conclusion.
Pig headed people have a palate for
pork.
High tied-A man swinging at the gal
lows.
Not a good sheet TO sleep under-A
sheet of water. , ---
The world is round-so are lively
young mel nights.
Underground busincss-Gctting at the
root of the thing.
The person who took things easy was
quiet sort of thief.
The fellow who split the difference is
a wood-chopper.
The most common end with shoe
makcr-His waxed end.
The man who took the floor is to open
a limited lumber yard.
Pleasant overs to have-OyeTcoats,
overshoes and over full purses.
The man who made his mark is going
into the chalk and pencil business.
Everything helps, especially if it is a
Kick when you are going down hill.
Absurd-TO ask man who has tumbled
into the water if he feels moist.
It is said that three removes are as bad
rs a fire. Much worse if they happen to
be double teeth.
Mr.. SOBers says the witChing hour of
night to him is when he is full Sollers
modcstIy means, full of tipple.
Nanny" saba precocious little boy,
who. against his will was made to rock
the cradle Of his baby brother, eff the
Lord has any more babies to give away,
don't you take EN-.
Dean Swift hearing of a carpenter fall
ing through the scaffolding of a house
which he was engaged in repairing, drily
remarked that he liked to see mechanic
/ 90 through his work promptly.
\ gentleman once asked, "What is
| woman - when a married man replied,
''ohc is an essay on grace, in one volume,
elegantly bound. Although it may he
dear, every man should have q copy of
il.
\ contractor recently applied to a poll
titician for a quantity of logs. The SIM
pie contractor thought that a man who
was logrolling pretty much all the time
would have a supply of the article on
, hand.
boy, may inquire where Robinson's
| drug store is = Certainly, sir, ," said the
boy, very respectfully. well, sir,n said
the gentleman, after waiting awhile,
"0here is itG' 81 have not the least
idea, your Honor, " said the urchin.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-09
TEyyENEE LEGISLATURES.
SENATE.

TUESDAY, Feb. S.-The Senate met at /
A. IL, Mr.. Speaker Thomas in the chair.
NEW BUSINESS.
Mr.. Hall.A bill to prevent the railroad
companies Of this State from discriminate
ing in favor Of through against local or
way freights. under penalty Of one hun
bred dollars, One-half to go to the infOrmer,
and the other for the benefit of common
schools in the county where recovered.
Passed.
HOUSE BILLS on FIRST READING.
To establish conventional rate OF inter
est not exceeding ten per cent. Passed and
referred to Judiciary Committee.
To confer on married women the same
rights, as TO the holding and disposal of
property rs now possessed by single
women. Passed and referred to Judiciary
Committee.
SENATE BILLS ON THIRD READING.
To provide additional officers for the
protection of the lives and property Of the
citizens of the State, creating Marshal for
each county, to be appointed by the Gov
ernor, with authority to act as peace of
fcer under the Code Discussed by Mr..
Slaughter against and Messrs. Etheridge
transmitted to the House.
To re-incorporate the town of Dresden.
Passed, and transmitted to the House.
To re-charter the Northern Bank of Ten
nessee; to incorporate the Bank of Athens,
the Bank Of Benton; the Dresden Bank of
Deposit; the Bank of Jasper; the Plant
ers' and Union Bank at Nashville; Exchange
Bank of Memphis; Commercial Bank OF
Knoxville; Bank of the South at Nash
vile; Bank Of the Republic at Nashville;
Bank of Jackson; Cotton Planters and
Factors Bank at Brownsville; Mechanics
and Merchants Bank Of Columbia Re-
port of the Committee of Conference
agreed to, and transmitted to the House.
Senate bill incorporating various private
interpretations, amended in the House by
adding a large number of private incor-
poratiOus, referred to Committee on Pri-
| vate interpretations.
Adjourned until to. morrow at II o'clock,
4