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CITY ITEMS.

A UsKFUL CHRISTMAS PRESENT is a Sewing
Machire. This yol can obtain on easy terms at
the Agencv. q. BAUM's Hoopskirt and Corset
Factory, soS Ith street. Terms to suit the par-
chaser.
ALASKA DIAMONDS,
French Etrus.an,
Oroide Enameled Jewelry,
Holiday Goods,
received this morning at Prigg's Dollar Store.
NO. 45' Pennsylvania avenue, between * and
WRITING DESKS, Work Boxes, Toilet Cases,
Nasea, Portemonuaies, Catholic and Episcopal
Prayer Books, Bibles. Presentation Juvenile
and Toy Books. &c, at all prices. Initial Pa
per, from A to 4, plain and in colors.
TOWERS q MUD,
Booksellers and Stationers,
l2,lZ,6 go Pennsylvania avenue.
LIKE "QUAKKR GUNS"
ARTIFICIAL teeth are of little use, and easily de-
tected. Take care of the real ones. All you
reed is fragrant SoZopoNr. Use it daily, and
your teeth will be the last OF natures gifts to
"SPALpINe's GLUE" mends headless dolls
and broken cradles. 60
LADIrs' CABINETS at one dollar each. Very
large assortment OF Brackets. Immense stock
OF Jewelry and Fancy Goods for the Holidays.
Also, large stock OF fancy Brackets at one dol
lar each, at JOHN WALLACH's,
II .29.E $50 Pennsylvania avenue.
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THE BIDS for construction OF the 18th street
sever, opened on Saturday last, were q follows.
tne prices named being per lfneal foot, inclu,
ing everything; VIM. y. Dobson, 81 ga; John
Mse, SOL; JAS A Boyce, s5.75, Ed. W. PuIas-
5oi Thomas Lucas, - .; j. Fowler, s6.15
.. "a "a Dt eter 8 Co, $40; VIM. Buckly & Co,
q 10 90 James Henson, 81; Edward Nash
-, 20, SD T. e Barnes & Co, s6 VIM. Her
~ 80 Zee. BoswellS Co $3.50; j. H. Cha
~ - y &. REYNOLDS, So Maurice Muir
my oso. The contract was this morning
AWARDED 70 Geo. Boswell * Co Hs
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Iak GRACE CHURCH FAIR, which commences
f9tomac Hall, corner Of 18th street and
aryiand avenue, South Washington, this eve
DC, as the mar agement 10 in the hands OF isSie.
never known to fail In such an enterprise, and
IN, ,h OBJECT 90 worthy one, being to liquidate
ice and grounds. The fair will close on Christ.
mas eve.
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INCREASE OF THE DIVORCE BUSINESS HIRE
IL the divorce docket Of our court continues to
increase in the same ratio a. IL has within the
past few months this District will soon eclipse
Indiana. A few years ago divorce cases we're
las scarse - hens teeth" but now they are
quite common. Fourteen suits have been dock
eted within the past 80 days.
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IRON RAILING FOR THE LINCOLN MONUMENT
AT LAsT--Nayor Emery a few weeks since
for the placing Of an iron railing around the
Lincoln monument, in front of the City III ali,
and In q few weeks the work will be done. The
raining 10 to be OF wrought iron 3k feet in
height, and will be set on marble base foot
high and foot wide. The circumfer euce will
De 20 feet, and inside the earth will be mounded
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T1HIs IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That the subscrin. r
! has obtained from the Supreme Ceurt Of the
ter Of sdminisraticn on the psr:on.l estate o.
BISHOP COOPER, late OF Warrington county,
against this said deceased are hereby warned to
eIhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof TO the
subscriber, before the 18th day Of November
next; they may otherwise By law be excluded from
All benefit OF the said estate. Given under my hand
GIORGE B. PARKER,
nos m Sw Administrator.
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BOOKS, STATIONERY, Etc.

Ne" BOOKS:
THE MoNITIcEs OF THE UNSEEN By
THE CLOyEN FOOT. By Orpheus O. Kerr, 81 SO
THE CROWNED CROSS By M Elvawood, 8 so
A CHIPS DREAM OF STAR By Ch>.
Dickens, illustrated 3 so
ILLUSTRATIONS TO GGrHEs FAUST.
by faoi hone~As'---------------- 90
HOODS POEMS. Illustrated by pore.
Foile IL o 90
THE SONG or THE sowER By Bry-
ant. volume 8 90
GEMS OF FRENCH ARr.--.....-...-.........sI 90
PICTURES FROM ENGLISH LIrERA-
TUBE = 90
BLANCHARD q MOHUN,
des-tr Corner Pennsylvania avenue and Ilth q.
READY FOB THE HOLIDAYS.
The largest and most complete stock Of
JUVENILES
ever offered in any store IN this CITY, consisting
Q, all the choice English and American Juseniles,
s %o4s ;Pa Sspp p..s. Gifts
pressing Cases. ChronSs etc ,etev-vvr
des 4oa 7th street. Il In Sis sSSiiains.
NJ w b o X 5.
ITALIAN LIFE AND LEGENDS. BY Anna Cora
tmc~ttt hitchfe--.-.- L 30
TIE CLoyEN FOOT being an sdsg,ation
brood" to American tcenes and characters.
BY orpheus Z. kerr...---. 1.30
FROM THIsTLEs-GRAPEs BY Mrs FL
iosrt.."-....-.'..''.-..... %
CAPTAIN MOTIONS DIARY, aud o.,,er
stories.-~-.... 90
CHILDS DREAM OF STAR BY Chas
Dickens. illustrated by Hammstt Billings. $40
DOES PROTECTION PROTECT. An ex-
animation Of the effect Of different forms Of
Tar1n upon American Industry; By W. II. o
TIE MONITIONs OF THE UNSEEN. and
LOO
WE GIRLS. Homo Story By Mrs A.D.T.
whitney, author Of Faith Gartney Girl
hooa, i9o
PHILIP q sOLOMONs,
BOOKSELLERS AND sTATIONERs,
dec GIL PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
DIARIEs FOE 1871.
in large variety and popular styles, at
PHILIP 4 sOLOMON'S
BOOK AID STATIONERY KsrABLIsHMEN :,
Gil PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
NEW BOOKS, NOVELTIES in STATIONERY.
LATEeT srYLEsI IN
w VIZ y PAR EraR ANR VISITING GARD
CLOTHING.
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Thomas alias John jackson, who, it will be
recollected, shot. in August last, a woman
named Nellie Hill near the corner of 10th and G
streets, which case attracted considerable ex-
element at that time was to have been tried TO-
DAY In the Criminal Court, but when his name
was called he was found to be "non est !" and
soon II was reported that he had left town. 1t
was asserted in the courtroom that he was in
me city last night. The court directed that his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-12
FAMILY SUPPLIES. ETC.

LOOK LOCKE LOOK NJ
AT THESE PRICES.
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THIS MORNING we saw q check Of the Euui-
table Life Assurance Society for 5000, which
MI. Heyer, the general agent here, was about
70 deliver to the widow Of one of our active
business men, lately deceased. This great cor
ceased policy holders in Washington and is
Ju.t entitled TO the large share Of patronage il
receives. With its solid assets Of thirteen mill
non, an income OF 500 900, and the largest in
crease of new business Of any company in the
world, 1t ertainly is of the best of the great
life companies to insure with, We have policies
III II: We commend the Equitable to those
wanting life policy. The bran ch Office in
Washington is at No. sos 9TH street.
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THE COUR

TRIAL FOR MANsLAu6HrER-vERD
GUILTY.
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GEORGETOWN Advertisements

US sion Of HERMIONE LODGE, No. ~, viii
1s hsl6 at 0sd Fellows' Hall, 9eorgetswn, ON
lie requested as important business viii up for
action. g. NORRIS THORNR
delO-2t~ Re- Scribe
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-17
THE HARDWARE DEPARTMENT
NEW GOODS.
NEW GODDS d. RARE BARGATNSl
Cash Purchases and Cash Sales

TRUSSELL & LUCAS have iust opened their
/ Fall and Winter suJply 81 staple and seas"n-
able Goods, large and varied in extent, beautiful
in style, durable in quality and as cheap il not
cheaper than can be purchased in the county. In
all departments their stock is complete.
DRESS G00DS.-Poplins, Apacas, Mouslains,
Plaids. Surges, Reps, Calicoes DC. HOSIERY.
English and American. with a full assortment Of
Ladies and dentlemen's Handkerchief Neck Ties,
Scarfs. &c.
BOOTS and SHOES have been made a special
~, as to style, quality and price The stock Il
complete in every department manufactured 10
order at the best houses Of the city or selected
from first hands at manufacturers prices. Those
in want Of any article in this line should not fail
to call all tastes can be suited, all qualities Oh
tanned and all prices secured. Children and In
fants' Shoes of every variety
HATS.-A complete assortment ofeycry quality
variety and style. some OF which are superior To
ANYTHING we have ever before offered.
READY-MADE CL0TIIING.-A general and
complete stock, Of the best quality, iashionably
cut, substantially made, and sold at the lowest
prices. Also, Gcntlemen's Furnishing Goods,
complete in every department
FAMILY GR0CERlES.-A large and general
assortment adequate to all the wants OF Old friends
and customcrr
Thankful for the encouragement Of the past we
hone to merit continuance in the future.
Oct. 20, 1870. 7. j..
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-17
IOPHlSICIlIS.
NEW York, August Is, 1858.


Allow me to call your attention to my PREPA-
RATION OF COMPOUND EXTRACT BUCHU.
The component parts are BUCHU, LONG LEAF,
CUBEBS, JUMPER BERRIES.
MoDE OF PREPARArroS.-Buch in Sacuo. Jn-
niper Berries, by distillation, to form gin. Gu
bebs extracted by displacement with spirits obtain
ed from Juniper Berries very little sugar is used,
and small proportion of spirit. It is more pala'
table than any now in use.
Buehu as prepared by druggists, is of dark
color. 1t is plant that cmits its fragrance; the
action of fame destroys this its active principle
leaving dark and gutinous detection. Mine is
the color of ingredients The Buchu in my pre-
pOration predOminates the smallest quantity of
the other Ingredients are added, TO prevent fer
mentaton; upon inspection. it will be found not to
be a Tincture as made in Pharmacopeia, nor is it
a Svrup-and therefore can be used in cases where
fever or Inflammation exist. In thi,. YOU have the
knowledge of the ingredients and the mode of pre-
paratiOn.
Hoping that you will favor it with trial, and
that upon inspection it will meet your appreciation
With feeling of confidence,
am, very respectfully,
II. 7. HELMBOLD,
Chemist and Druggist of 10 years experience.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-17
Middlctyny. west Va.
CHANGE IN TERMS

4 FTER this date we will sell our Good. Tor Cash
y or Country Produce, at greatly reduced
prices. We are now receiving large Stock Of
Spring & Summer Goods
consisting Of every article usually kept BY Village
Stores, some Of the leading articles will eel a.
followsi
Coal OIL zoe; Brown Sugar, 10 q i2I Good
Coffee, %, Is q, % Crushed Sugar. 1853 Syr-
ups soc and upwards; Calicocs, 10 IA az Brown
Cottons, IL q Is; Casslmercs. IS a. 2S large
lot of Cotton and Linen for Pants, 20 a 30; and
all other goods correspondingly low prices. In
exchange for goods we will take all kinds Of mar
kcting, in fact amo,, any thing persons may have
a. sell.
Thankful for past fayors, we invite call from
every one in want Of Cheap Good.
LEAGUE a GRANTHAM
Mddeway, April IL, Is70-tr
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-17

Josh Billings was asked, How fast does
sound travel o. His opinion is ;ba;it depends
a good deal upon the noise you are making
The sound Of a dinner hcrn, for instance, ira
vols half a nile IN s second, while an invita-
ton to get up in the morning, he las known
10 lie about thrcc-quarters uv au hour going
zap stairs and then net have strength enough
u lie heard
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-17

Head and Foot Stones, Nantes, Statues and
Carving. in all its various branches, and all
work in their business All orders promptly filed
at the lowest rate, and shortest notice, aud all work
delivered and put up, and guaranteed to suit pur
chaserS Ii not no sale. Please call and see and
Judge for yourselves before purchasing elsewhere,
and patronize Home Manufacturers.
The subscribers have also in operation their shop
in Martinsburg where they viii give prompt at
tention to all work entrusted to them.
DIEHL BRO.
CharIestown Julv Is. lS67-lv
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-17

BALrrsoRE, JUNE 80, 1870.
The subscriber, In retiring from the late firm OF
nuurh 6 Langdon, takes this method Of informing
the public that he has associated with him Messrs
Michael Keefer and James II. Besant, in new
firm under the STYLE of LANGD0N, KEEPER d.
CO.. to conduct the Flour and General Commission
Business in the City of Baltimore.
To his old friends and former patrons he begs to
return sincere thanks for their past avOrs and very
liberal encouragement, with the assurance That
should they be pleased to honor the new firm with
a continuation of their kindness and patronage,
he will endeavor by Jealous and faithful atten-
ton 10 business to protect their interests to their
entire satisfaction.
BALTIMORE, ND.
July 2, ls7O.-6mo.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-17
PEABODY INSURANCE COMPANY,
Wheeling, w. Va.
CAPITA 900,
With Privilege of increasing the same to $500, 900
DIRECTORS.

DIRECTORS.
VIM. Bailey, 4. J. Pannell, 4. NJ. Adams. Aon-
20 Loring. Jas +. Barnes, Jos. II. Woodward
DR.. VIM. J. Bates, Henry Stamm, Thos. Hughes.
rINHlS Company having been fully organized, is
now prepared IN take risks at fair rates on
Buildings Of all kinds Merchandise Manuiactu
ring Establishments, Furniture, Steamboats, and
Cargoe, on the Western Rivers and Lakes; also to
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
licits their patronage.
Ea-Applications for Insurance will be prompt
" attended to at the office of GEO. +. CORDELL,
CO., Agents IT Chmlestown, Jefferson Co. W. V.
n. G. ARTHUR, Secretary,
W. ii. AGSEw, Asst Sec'y.
WV. BAILEY, President,
ALoNzo LoRrSG. Vice President.
November II, lSG9-tf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-17

One o, the young members oi the French
Legation. hard pushed for a compliment to a
fair lady, whose face was marred by an Uude-
IUb,e fat nose. remarked " Malame You are
an aa-c, fallen from heaven; but You fell on
vour nose.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-17
HelmboId's -Ertract
BUCHU
invariably does. If no treatment Is submitted TO,
Consumption or Insanity cnsue,.
HELNF0LPS FLUID EXTRACT o. EUgHU

in affections peculiar to Females, is unequaled by
any other preparation as in Chorosis or retention,
Painfuncss or Suppression Of Customary Evacua-
tons liberated or Schirrus State of the Uterus,
and all complaints inciden; to the sex or the de-
cline or change OF life.
HELMBOLD'S FLUID EXTRACT BUCHU
AND IMPROVED ROSE WASH
will radically e1terminate from the system disease,
arising from habits of dissipation, at little expense
little or no change in diet no inconvenience or ez
Posure; completely superscding those unpleasant
and dangerous remedies, Copaiva and Mercury, in
all these diseases.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-17
Aisouitb s. Washington,

DEALERS IL
Drugs, Chemicals, Patent
Medicines Paints, Oils,
WINDOW GLASS AND DYE STUFFS.
A LWAYS have ON hand a complete stock Of
n the above. They offer for sale one of the
most complete assortments of Druggists
FANCY GOODS AND SUNDRIES,
in the lower valley. beautiful stock of Kerosene
Lamps, Lanterns, and Lamp goods. Alarge stock
of Segars and Fine Chewing Tobacco.
Physicians Prescriptions and Family Receipts
entrusted to them will be compounded with neat
ness and accuracy at all hours.
re- See Book Notice elsewhere.
January 81, 1869.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-17
The Old Family Journal.
Ike After the Opera.

Since the night when Ike went to the opera
be has been, as Mrs. Darlington said, crazy,
aud she kind olj dame has been fearful lest he
should become non roUPous mCntus, thro'
lis attempts a, initiating the operations The
morning after the opera, a: the breakfast Ia
Die, Ike handed over Lis cup. and in soft tone
sang
"Wil YOU. will You, Mrs.. p,
Help me % a cup OF tcas'
The old lady looked at him with surprise
ls conduct was so unusual, aud for q moment
she Lcsi,a,cJ He continued IN a Gar IN, T i'm
paSs.oued strain
DO not. DO not keep mo waiting,
DO not. pray, be hcsitatiug,
Z am anxious % be drinking,
so pour ont as quick wiuSing.'
Size gave him the tea with a sigh, as she saw
ihe excitement in lis face. He stirred it in
silence, and in lis abstrac,iontook three spoon
falls Of sugar At last lie sang again
"Tstlc cloths and cups and saucers,
Good white bread and active Jaws, sirs,
Tca-gunpowder and Souchoug,
Sweet enough, but not too strong
"What do YOU mean, my boy said Mrs
Darlington teujeriy
CAN right. steady, never clearer,
Never loved a breakfast drsrer,
I'm not bound by witch or wizard,
80 don't fret your precious giszard.
But Isaac --, persisted the dame. Ike
struck bis left hand upon the table, and swung
his knife aloft in his right, locking at plate
upon the table, singing
"What form is this to me appearing,
Is il uackerel o r Is il herring?
Let me dash upon II quick
Meier again that fish shall kick
Charge upon them, Isaac, charge
Before he hal chance to make dash upon
the fish, Mrs. Darlington bad dashed a tumJ.er
Of water into his face 10 restore him TO CON
scieutiousuess Itmsde him catch lis breath
for moment, but he didn't sing any more at
that table, though the opera fever still follows
Lin elsewhere.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-17

A learned Doctor has given his opinion that
tight Iaciag is public benefit. juesuaeh as it
Kills of a,' tie foolish girls aud leaves the wise
C.cs % g-lw into women.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-17
IELNIBOLD'S

FOR WEAKNESS ARISING FROM INDISCRE-
TION. The exhausted powers of Nature, which
are accompanied by SO many alarming symptoms,
among which will be found Indisposition to Excr-
ton, Loss of Memory, Wakefuness, Horror OF Dis
ease or Forcbodings of Evil in fact Universal Las
situde Prostitution, and inability to enter into the
cnioymcnts of society.
The constitution, once affected with Organic
Weakness, requires the aid of Medicine to strength
en- aud invigorate the system, which
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-17
COMPREHENSIVE.

TI'HE undersigned have entered into Co-Part-
0ership under the firm of STARRY 4 LOCK.
for the purpose of conducting the Produce Com
mission and Forwarding Husiness 81 the Charles
town Depot j, d. STARRY,
Jan 10. 1867. JNO J. LOCE
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-17

NTARSEILLES and Linen Buttons. White But
wi tons. White Brllion and TasseI PRINCES
Plain and Fancy asrseilles Trimmings, Switches.
Shirt Fronts, Mems Dogskin Gloves, just received
and for sale BY HOWELL BRO.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-17

"el-rc -,.. person, far more attentive e.
trrw-c~.- .i their nc -.jrrs Can 'heirov0.
aad Tu.- into private affairs .,r tie mos,
5.al.1... rr.. 5ses.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-17

4 LARGE stock Of Hair, Nsl and Tooth Brush
"A es, Fine and Dressing Combs, at low prices.
4 FULL stock of Stationery, Envelopes, &c
n choice lot OF Segars. Chewing and Smo-
king Tobacco. AISQElTII 4 WASHINGTON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-17
Boots ~ shoes Repaired.

7 AN prepared to do repairing Of all kinds at the
| shortest notice and upon the most reasonable
terms ! most respectfully solicit share of the
public patronage. ! can be found at my residence
one door above the Episcopal Parsonage.
Sep. "a 1865. JESSE BL0CkLEI.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-17
USE
USE
HELMDOID'S FLUID EXTRACT EIGHT

in all diseases Of these organs, whether existing in
male or female, from whatever cause originating,
and no matter of how long standing. II is pleas
ant in taste and odor, Immediate" in action, and
more strengthening than any Of the preparations
Of Bark or Iron. Those suffering from broken
down or delicate constitutions, procure the rene
dy at once. The reader must be aware that, how
ever slight may be the attack ofthe above diseases,
it j, certain to affect the bodily health and mental
powers. All the above diseases require the aid Of
n Diurctie
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-17
IRON TIE LARGEST MANUFdCTU-
RING CHEMISTS IN THE WORLDLY

NOVEMBER 4, 1854.
81 am acquainted with Mr.. II. 7. llclmbod; he
occupied the drug store opposite my residence, and
was successful in conducting the business where
others had not been equally so before him. lhave
been favorably impressed with his character and
enterprise. WILLIAM WElGHIMAN,
Firm of Powers & Weightman, Manufacturing
Chemists. Ninth and Brown SITS, Philadelphia
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-17

Tie Glowing brilliant pa~-H.a aFrsar.
is q Colorado paper Caaa,es uau-i-y Is
I SOD OPP ir-. l1o less than Christopher C.um-
ir- discovered America
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-17
General Agency

DEABODY FIREaud the BEST Life Insurance
1 Company. Call aud see a Registered Policy,
secured by State of New York. A, good as L. s.
N1nd- GEO. I. C0pREJL 6CO.
NV co i-l0 IF
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-17
Private Sale
OF
Valuable Real Estate.


TIME undersigned, Executor Of George 1sler,
will sell at Private Sale. the fine farm of which
the late George Isler died siesed and possessed,
living in Jefferson County, West Virginia. about
II miles from the town of ChatlesiOwn, on the
County road leading to Summit Point. both of
which places are on the line Of the Winchester d
Potion &C Railroad, and afford fire mark for the
sale of produce. Said farm contains about
Two Hundred and Fifty Eight
ACRES OF GOOD LIMESTONE LAND, between
40 and so acres of which is in VALUABLE TIM
Der. 1t adjoins the lands of Bushrod C. Wash.
ington, Henry Davenport, Esqs., and others, and
is very convenient 10 Mills, Churches and Schools.
The Improvement, consist of a comfortable
DWELLING HOUSE and Out Buildings never
failing Well of pure water, Pond for cattle, stock,
&C., &c. The farm GALL things consiiered) is one
OF the most desirable in the fertile County Of JEFF
ersOn.
TERMS ACCOMMODATING.
JOSEPH CRANE,
March 81, ls7O-tf Executor of Geo. lser.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-17

DISSOLUTION.

TINE co-partnership heretofore existing between
Bernard Hough & n. r. Lahgdon is this day
dissolved by mutual consent. Either Partner will
BERNARD HOUGH,
N. r. LANGD0N.
baltimore June SO, 1870.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-17
LAST notice.!

4 IL persons knowing themselves indebted to
n me, are hereby notified that all accounts re-
naming unsettled on my books on the 10Th Of AU-
GUST, win be placed in the hands OF y. s. White,
Esq., for collection.
s. II. WOODY.
July 80, lS7O--n
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-17
COAL! COAL!!

nEST LUMP COAL by the Car load $50 per
l tor. Run of Mine PER Car load Sc 90 per Son.
2-!o lbs to the ton. ANTHRACITE COAL ar
io're,tr1'ss. For sale 1t Charlestown Depot Sy
Sep. -. lSGS. STARRY d Lock