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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-08-06
JEFFERSON
REAL ESTATE AGENCY.

Q WALTON, Real Estate Agent. AZ Charles.
-. town, is making extensive arrangements vi
Northern and other parties who desire 10 purchase
Lands in the Valley the coming Summer. IL res
pcctfully announces a. those who have property Of
any description that they wish To dispose Of, that
he has many advantages Tor securing reliable and
sound buyers aud feel. confident that those having
surplus Real Estate would d. well by having il
registered Immediately that il may be entered on
THE APRIL CIRCULAR,
which will be distributed throughout the Northern
and other States Terms are moderate. Wilnot
expect Commissions unless sales are made. No
sale no charge. Call on or address
:. WALTON,
Real Estate Agent
Office adjoining Free Press 0tice,
Charlestown, JET. Co. ". Va.
March Il. 1870
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-08-06
April II Isl
COMPREHENSIVE.
March Il, 1870.

rENHE undersigned have entered into Co-PGrt-
ncrship under the firm Of STARRY 4 LOCK
for The purpose of conducting the nrGdtce Com
mission and Forwarding Business at the Charles
town ccrot. J. ID. STARRY,
Jan. 10, 1867. JNO. J. LOCK.
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General Agency.
REDUCED BELOW
Gold Prices,
Quick Sales and Small Profits.

r HAVE just received a large stock Of SPRING
AND SUMNER GOODS, such as
DRY GOODS. CLOTHING.
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS,
NOTIONS, HATS, CAPS, &c
The public will do we'll to examine my stock and
| prices before purchasing elsewhere. pleasure
| to show goods. guarantee Baltimore prices On
! all goods sold. J. GOLDSMITH.
May 2, 1870.
LARGE stock Of Lewis White Lead, Linseed
! u Oil, Spirits Of Turpentine and Colors cheap
! Tor Cash AISQUITH & WASHINGTON.
! II OFFS Malt Extract for invads-one of the
ii best TONES known. Superior Nerbena Wa
ter BY the pint less quantity. at greatly reduced
| price. AISQUITH & WASHINGTON.
IUST received 9Th lot Of Vinegar Bitters also
- Hoofi's Celebrated Malt Extract
| June *. W. s. MASON.
VNOILET Powder Of our own manufacture-very
delicately periumed, and warranted 10 contain
nothing deeterious. VS.. MASON.
WE have opened our Soda Fountain for the
W season and have always on draft this de-
lightful and cooling beverage, with all kinds Of
Syrups, as well as Cream. W = MASON.
COLOGNE Of our own manufacture, pure and
< good. at 7jc per pint. Bay Rum, Hair Oil,
and all the most popular Hair preparations Of the
day To be found at W. :. MASONS.
3fg your paints at the W oF s. a 211 2F3e
NITINDOW Glas-2.OO feet; 900 lbs. Lewis
W Lead; 100 gals. Linseed Oil 40 gals. best
Copsl Varni,h, as well the different colors.
Tobacco and Cigars, good article. at
June Is. W. 5 MAS0N'S.
EOR INvALIDS.-HoTs Malt Extract, Sea
/ Moss Farine, Heckers Farinc. Prepared Bar
ley, Rice Flower, Condensed MIX, Liebigs Tx
tract Of Meat Biscotine. just received by
July 2, 20. AlSQUI1H WASHINGTON.
(tALUENTS Carbolic Soap cures all skin dis
= eases. for sale BY
Jaly 2, 10. AISQUITH & WASHINGTON.
MACHINE OIL Of superior quality, for sale BY
VI AISQUITH h WASHINGTON.
IfALIFORNTA Vinegar Bitters and Morning
Y Star Bittcrs, for sale by
July ?, 20. AIsQUITH & WASHINGTON.
DAREPA ROSA'S fine Kid and Morocco slip
pors, tor sale at
May lG, 1870. ST HANBCRGERs.
DXAMINE the Wood Reaper before purchasing,
II as it contains, a Reaper and Mower, more
advantages than any machine in the market. For
sale by JAS. LAW. HOOP.
TUST received the latest style Chignons and
~ Switches; another lot ol those New STYLE Cir
cular Spring Fans; six, Linen, japanese, Willow
and Palm Fans at J. GOLDSMlIH.
COMETHING entirely new for Gents-the Fur
= long Folding Bosoms, corded edge and cloth
lined at lOc for sale by !. GOLDSMITH.
June II.
DOASTED Coffee prime article for sale at
X o. TKCSSELL & LUCAS.
4 CHOICE lot Of Cap Honev FOR sae at p.
\ TRUSSELL LUCAS.
DEADY MADE Clothing for HarvestatNo. =.
IL Harvest Supplies arriying-call and extm-
inc TRCSSELL LUCAS.
E'ENTLEMEN'S Custom-rnade Percals ald
u White Cotton Shirts, u No. ~.
June IL. TRUSSELL LUCAS.
LOYES-Sheep and Buckskin Gloves. A
VI beautiful assortment Of Pique Fringe. Green
and Buff Linen Shades, at No. u.
June IL. TRCSSELL LUCAS.
90 70 No. q for Cheap and reliable Shoes
VI Trussell Lucas will be pleased 20 see one
and all Of you.
June IL.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-04-22
FOURTH EDITION
The MOntpensier Celebration.
Chances for the Throne.
Fenim Troubles i'm London.
Guarding Newspaper Offices.
.FROM EUROPE.
Inn, lIontpensier, and Prince Henri.

PrInf, NIobtpensier, and Prlnce Henri.
MADRID, April 22.-In the Cortes, yesterday
afternoon, Senor Ochad, Carlst Deputy, re-
quested an examination into the matter of the
Montpensier- Bourbon duel. Gen. Prm refused,
saying that the matter has been ended in the
courts of law. The General was supported In
this by the Cortes.
1t is reported that duel was recently fought
between Prim and Topete, the particulars OF
which have been carefully kept from the public.
Prim has certainly been suffering lately from n
slight wound, and the story of the duel, which
is generally discredited, probably arose from
this circumstance.
The French Army to Vote.
PARIS, April eat was announced to-day as
certain that the French army, which never
voted, viii participate in the plebiscite on the
Sth of May next
FenIan Disturbances.
LONDON, April 22.-The members of the Fe-
nian organization have threatened vengeance
against the Office of the Pail Mall Gazette on
account of the vigorous course taken by that
journal in favor of enforcing the law for the
preservation of life and property in Ireland.
The proprietors of the Gazette have called upon
the police authorities for protection, and every
night since that time heavy force has patrolled
Craven, Northumberland and other streets in
that vicinity. The house in that vicinity is but
few doors from the bureau of the New York
Associated Press, and supposed to be the base of
Fenian operators, and is consequential closely
watched. There is considerable excitement in
that quarter of the city
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FROM THE DOMLNTO.E.
The FenInn Excitement.

MONTREAL April 22.-On the arrival OF the
American train last evening four men were
arrested on suspicion of Feniauism; their names
are William Burns, Simon Murphy, Patrick
Griffin, and John Webb. The prisoners say they
are returning to Quebec from the States, where
they had been working during the winter.
They were arrested under the late act sus-
pending the writ of habeas corpus on represen-
tations of Quartermaster McPhil of the 51st
Battalion, at Hemmingford who travelled with
them from the frontier. They will be brought
up for examination.
A battalion left yesterday afternoon for the
frontier Its headquarters will be at La Sale.
The Argentine Rangers, 400 strong, arrived at 10
o'clock last night. They arc to do duty at
Frelighsburg, Stanbridge, and Bedford.
QUEBEC, April 22-Volunteers are still under
arms, and drill twice day. both here and at
Point Levi. The muster rolls are nearly filed.
The Megantic, 55th, and Quebec S0th battalion
have offered their services for the Red River
expedition, with the understanding that they
shall be accepted Intact as volunteers.
The Thomas Scott RIarder.
OTTAWA, April 22.-Father Richot and Scott
were examined before police magistrate yes
terday on the charge of being accessories to the
murder of Thomas Scott at Fort Garry. A
large number of witnesses were examined but
the evidence so far is insufficient to procure the
conviction of the prisoners. The ease is post
poned until tomorrow and abe prisoners re-
leased ON bail.
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FROM EUROPE.
The FepIans Active.

LONDON, April 22.-The Fenians are unu-
sualy active Seizuree of arms and other war
material were made by the authorities yesterday
at Manchester aud New Castle
MontpensIer's Chances tor the Throne.
MADRID, April 22.-The Orleanists think that
the Duke of Myntpensier's chances for the
throne of Spain have been improhed by his dnel
with Prince Henry de Bourbon.
The PIebiscite.
PARIS, April 22.-The members of the party
of the Left, who refused to sign the manifesto
yesterday, win nevertheless vote against the
Dlebiscite
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-04-22

The Causes of Fires.
The Fire Marshal then gives the causes of the
heavy losses among which he enumerates the fol-
tncendarism, overcrowding
the foors OF large buildings with valuable stocks OF
goods, especially articles OF an infiammable nature;
defective construction OF buildings, stoves left at
night full Of fuel, all draught turned on and the
door tightly closed; hot ashes put into wooden
receptaces and allowed TO stand on plank io0rs;
accumulation OF dirty and greasy rubbish; explo-
sions OF adulterated Kerosene and recklessness In
the OF benzine, naptha, and gasoline; leakages
OF Illuminating gas from defective pipes In lathed
and plastered partitions, and between noors aud
ceilings, OF escapes from imperfect meters.
The losses by re In the United States for the year
1889 have been estimated by competent and we'll
posted statisticans, most familiar with such mat
tiers, at the immensely large sum of S4OOOOOOO. II
this estimate il correct 1t will be seen that Philade
phia has suffered TO the amount OF oneeighth OF the
entire bulk OF this vast damage to the prosperity of
the country
Increase of IncendIarIsm.
am happy to report that very large majority OF
the most destructive fires OF the past year acci-
dental still, regret to state that my records ex-
hbt an Increase OF ncendary acts over those OF the
total number OF SIX hundred and twenty-three burn
inRs were clearly traceable to ncendarism and
afty-four persons, more than onehalf of whom were
minors, were arrested on the charge OF arson and
number OF ares in the course OF the year, occur
ring In mercantile houses and other busiaess places
were 30 mysterious in their origin, and all attempts
10 account for them so unsatisfactory, that there
was good reason 10 suspect elter HeIDerate lncen-
careessness closely allied TO wrong as to render
IL dflcult TO decide whether the suspected party
deserving OF severe censure or amenable to the
criminal law. Such cases are always extremely an.
nOying 20 the fair and straightforward underwater
and exceedingly embarrassing TO the ofncer whose
duty II Is TO Investigate them without preJuolce OF
favor.
The increase Of incendiary and suspicious fires
attribute mainly to three causes:-
First The general decentralization OF society and
the growing tendency 10 lawlessness that mark th'
present period.
ticular class OF business men well known in CON
meTcial circles.
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FROM NEW ENGLAND.

Escape from jail.
Boston, April 22.-Albert 3. Joslyn, who was
sentenced last October to imprisonment for life
for committing an indecent assault on an old
lady in Lexington, and subsequently, declared
insane and moved to the asylum at Worcester,
made his escape from that place several weeks
since. Yesterday he was discovered In North
Woburn He flre6 pistol at the officers sent
to arrest him, when he was shot by one of them,
and died in a few minutes
Death ofa U. \. Consul
BosToN, April q. Captain James r. Wheeler,
United States Consul at Kingston, Jamaica, died
there April 8, of congestion of the brain. Cap
tain Wheeler was lieutenant on board the
KearsaTge when she snnk the Alabama.
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FROM NEW ENGLAND.
Fatal Accident at ProyIdepce.

lumber in the yard of Augell & Stere near Fox
Point, in this city, this morning, caused the
death of Gilbert NJ. Stere one of the firm, and
Simon Head, an employe. Both were young
men.
The son of Corporal Castillan aged four
years, was drowned in well at Fort Adams
uact tarda
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from NEW YORK.
Fire at Sea.

Fire at Sea-
NEW YORK, April 29.--The steamer Dacen,
from Leghorn, Naples, etc, reports on the goth
instant, at p. NJ, in latitude 3707, longitude
7015, saw a vessel ON fire which burned 10 the
waters edge lowered boat and pulled TO her,
but could not learn what she was; supposed she
was a steamer
Ship News.
NEW YORK, April 22.-Arrived steamship
Iowa, from Glasgow.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-04-22

ZINE STATE ION IL Hk n,
ARMS. MoNoGRAMs, ILLUMINATING. ETo
DREKA, IOss OHEsNUT Street.
Gard ngraver and stAtioner.
uTEDDING AND ENGAGEMENT RINGS.
w Of sond Is-kArAt Ane gold. QUALITY WAR
RANTIn Al full assortunent OF sEos always on hand.
~~' FARR BROTHER, ksk. 4.
sGBWfms No. sal OHE6NUT Street. below = b.
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GOVERNMENTAL.
Trouble In Pension Office.

We understand that for some time past the
officers of the Secret Service have, under the
direction of Colonel ii. G. Whitley been maxi
ing Investigations as to the Irregularities said to
exist in the Office of Colonel William G. Forbes,
pension agent In this city. This morning Com
missioner Van Aernam arrived in town, and
took possession of the Office, No. us SAMSON
street. The Government officers are engaged
in examining the books.
PuFERING UNDER THE CARE OF RELIGION.
"A young man named William b. Heeker
called on Mr.. s. s. White few days ago, and
represented himself as q converted Jew, and
professed religion. His story was 60 plausible
that Mr. White, in order to help the young man
along gave him letter of recommendation to
the well-known iewelry firm of Warne Brothers
& Co., No. 7l2 Chestnut street. Hecker repre-
sented that he followed the business of peddler,
and he was desirous of obtaining goods at re-
duced prices, in order TO make reasonable
profit The young man called on the above
named firm and made some small purchases,
and at the same time helped himself to q num-
Der of articles of iewelry. The following day
Mr.. B. T. Dubois, jeweller, at Second and Green
streets, called on Mr. Warne and exhibited a
set of earrings which he had bought from
Hecker for the sum of So. The original price
was $3.50 and Mr.. Warne recognized the pro-
perty as that stolen from him. The earrings
contained the firms private mark. This morn
ing Hecker visited the store second time, and
was received as before. The firm, without eX-
citing any suspicion sent out for policeman,
and the young man was taken into custody.
He was escorted to the Central Police Station,
where he was searched, and in his possession
were found q number of articles of jewelry. He
had in one of his pockets half-a-dozen gold
rings, which he is believed to have pilfered just
previous to his arrest. The prisoner was locked
up, and will have q hearing at the Central
Police Station this afternoon.
OLD VS.. New MINES ATHLETIcs.-A very
interesting game will be played tomorrow af-
ternoon on the Athletic grounds, Seventeenth
and Columbia avenue, commencing at 230 P.
NJ. The veterans of the Athletics will contend
against strong nine selected from the club.
The names Of the PLAYERS are as follows
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-04-22

JUBILEE OVER THE FIFTEENTH AMEND
MENT.-A very enthusiastic assembly of the
colored race was gathered together in Bridge
ton, N. j., on the evening of Wednesday last,
to hear Hon. John 7. Nixon, Hon. James NJ.
Scovel Colonel William Potter, James Reens
Esq, the Rev. Mr.. Chambers (colored), and
Rev. Mr.. Wilder. The affair was jubilee over
the adoption of the fifteenth amendment. In
spite of the efforts of the Democracy, who hired
Crosscup's Hail. where the jubilee was held, the
meeting was harmonious and every way salts
fantnry
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-04-22

The Montreal Gazette remarks that Lord
Granvile's curt and rather unceremonious reply
to the Council of Prince Edward Island is almost
rude in its arrogance, and certainly will not add
to his reputation as a statesman.
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MAD DoG.-A mad dog was shot at Tenth and
Pine streets yesterday.
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SUDDEN DEATH.-This morning the Coroner
was notified to hold an inquest at the County
Prison upon the body of Charles Hannstead,
keeper, who died while sitting in his chair.
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The Losses and Insurnnces.

MY duties were so incessant and onerous all the
while that 1t was impossible for me to find the time
20 keep as particular and minute a record as de-
sired still carefully noted all the most important
statistics, and from my own data, and the figures
courteousy furnished me by the underwriters from
their books estimate the losses by the fires of the
year, and the insurances on the same, as follows:-
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-04-22

AGGRAVATED CAsE.-Isaac Unckle was taken
into custody at Sixth and Oxford streets yes
terday, upon the charge of having committed
an aggravated assault and battery on little
tail-board out of his cart and beat the little
over the head with it. Isaac had hearing
before Alderman Burns and was bound over
for trial
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-04-22

CRUELTY TO A IIoRsE.-Wllliam Ferguson
was arrested at Second and Oxford streets
yesterday afternoon, upon the charge of cruelty
TO horse which he was driving. Defendant
had hearing before Alderman Burns, and was
held TO bail TO answer.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-04-22

HIGHWAY ROBBERY. edward Jones was ar
rested at Walnut street wharf last evening for
robbing man on the highway of two dollars in
currency. The arrest was made by Ohlcer
Mccormick. Jones will have a hearing before
Alderman Kerr at the Central Police Station
this ofteruoOn
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-04-22

SUSPECTED or RoBBERY.--George Breiner
and VIM. Montgomery were arrested last night
on suspicion of having been concerned in the
robbery of the residence, No. 20l7 Ogden street
They viii have a hearing at the Central Po-
lice Station this afternoon.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-04-22

DIsAPPEARED.-James Gross left his home
No. 9l4 South Sixth street, on last Tuesday
night, since which time he has not been seen or
heard of. His family are in great distress con-
cerning his whereabouts. Any information
which viii lead to the whereabouts OF the miss
ing man will be thankfully received by Chief
Kelly. of the Detective force.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-04-22

ADJUSTMENTS.
[For additional Arausemsnts see he Third Eugs.l
MRS. JOHN DREWS ARCH STREET
ADAM EVERLY
respectfully announces that his
BENEPIr
FRIDAY EVENING, April 20,
when will be presented fer the occasion only, Net0rien
SArdous remarkable Play, entitled
THE FAST FAMILY,
with cast embracing member OF the Company,
and
Mrs John DREW as .Clotilde
(Tiis first appearance this season) .
~''N THE sPTTAIsFIELDs WEAVER.
Brown Retired weaver ADAM "a N nslt
blmm0nA Kiond.
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ASSAULT AND BATTERY CAsE.-James Miller
went into the tavern of James Leo, Jefferson
street, Manayunk, yesterday, and assaulted the
proprietor. James was arrested and held to
bail by Alderman Waterhouse. The assault
was committed because of the fact that Mr.. Leo
had sued Miller only few days previous upon
another charge.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-04-22

CAUGHT IN THE ACT.-An individual named
George Keyser was caught yesterday in the act
of stealing set of harness from the
livery stable at Sixth and Diamond streets. On
being discovered he ran. Fortunately, he did
not go in the right direction, for he fell into the
arms of Officer Megan. The prisoner had a
hearing before Alderman Hood, and was COM
mitted in default of $500 bail.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-04-22

teenth and Nineteenth Streets Passenger Rail-
way Company notified. L..uAf
One or more greasy barrels standing in front
Of Webb's grocery store s. e. corner of Eighth
and Walnut streets. This nuisance has been of
long standing Owner notified, and they we're
removed, and the nuisance will not be repeated.
A derrick pole in the gutter on the west side
Of Washington Square Has been there for
month. Owner notified and pole removed.
A cellar door on a level with the pavement in
front of No 40 North Ninth street, Is left partly
open at night. The neighborhood is dark and
persons are liable to sustain injury. Occupant
notified.
A three-feet wide alley, from Nineteenth to
Twentieth street. above Pine, Is in n shockingly
filthy state. Remedied
nuisance in shape Of two-wheel truck and
large stump of n tree is at No. 2l15 SAMSON
street, taking up nearly one-half of the street
for many months. Owner notified and nuisance
removed.
Long blocks of granite at Twenty and
Chesnut streets, northeast corner, obstructlng
the highway. They have been there n long
time, as well rs empty carts remaining outside
during the night and Sundays. All removed.
Ash street, between Twenty-first and Twenty
second and Chestnut and Market streets, is very
much out of repair, and has been SO Tor two
years or more. Highway Department notified.
Sewer at northwest corner of Eighth and
Market streets has been overllowing for several
days past. The proper authorities have been
notified without effect Association notified
Board of Health and evil remedied.
Walnut street, west of Thirty-nnth, and Wal
nut street west of Fortieth, has remained un-
paved for at least four months. No connection
made with the culvert or water-plpe. Highway
Department notified.
Walnut street. below Sixth Contractors paving
street with ashes. Highway Department notified
and gravel substituted.
Walnut and Fifth streets. Decayed tree liable
to tumble. Authorities notified.
Alley in rear of Eleventh street, north o
Master. NoXious matter gathering for months
Board of Health notified.
Carlton street, above Broad. Filth collected
for five years past. Health of residents very
poor. Board of Health notified.
The association in now paying particular
attention to the various thoroughfares occupied
by passenger railway companies. These com
panies will be properly notified of all the de
fective points along their routes, both betweei
and on either side of the tracks.
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SLIGHT FIRE.-About 10 o'clock this morning
a slight fire occurred at No. COG Penn street
Maria Wood, aged forty years, supposed TO be
deranged In mind, set fire TO her clothing ana
bed. She Mns nrresLed and tnkcn 70 the lookup.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-06-02
WEAKNESS.
By H. w. LoNGFELLow.

0 little feet. that many years T1D
Must wander on through hopes and tears,
Must ache and bleed beneath your load,
l, nearer to the waysde inn,
Where toll shall cease and rest begin,
Am weary, thinking Of your load.
o little hands that weak are strong,
Here still to serve or rest so long,
Here still SO long to give or ask, 1f
|, who so long with book and pen f2a9 b.
Hpve toied among my fellow men, sraE
Am weary thinking of your task. -.
O little hearts, that throb and beat q
With such impatient, fervent heat, 2ag.
Such limitless and strong desires, y ~,
Mine that so long had glowed and burned
With passion which to ashes turned,
Now covers and eonceals the fires.
o little soul as pure and white
And crystalline as rays of light
Direct from heaven, their source divine
Refracied through the mist OF years,
How red my setting sun appears, ese
How lurid looks this soul of mine