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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-03
WAR DEPARTMENT,


WASHINGTON CITY, December "a, 1869.
The following order has been received from
the President Of the United States:
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON, u. c., December "a, 1869
The painful duty devolyes upon the Presi-
dent of announcing 70 the people Of the Uni
ted States the death of one Of ito most distin-
guished citizens and faithful servants, the Hon.
Edwin NJ. Stanton, which occurred in this city
at an early hour this morning.
He was distinguished in the councils Of the
nation during the entire period Of its recent
struggle for national existence first IS Attorney
General, then as Secretary Of War. He was
unceas,ng in his labors, earnest and fearless in
the assumption Of responsibilities necessary to
his c0uutrys success; respected by all good
men and feared by wrong doers. II his death
the bar, the bench, and the nation sustain q
great loss, which Will be mourned by all.
As mark of respect 10 his memory il is or
derei that the Executive Mansion and the
several Departments at Washington be draped
in mourning, aud that all business be suspend
ed on the day Of the funeral.
L. s. GRANT.
The eminent ability Of the late Secretary OF
War, his firm patriotism, and bis sturdy de-
votion 20 duty IN the most trying times Of the
Republic, when many others fsltered, have
commanded the admiration Of the country,
while his management Of this Department
during the days when man Of determined
energy aud will was demanded, has marked
his term Of office as one unequaled in admin
istrajOn.
1t is ordered that the Offices connected with
the department Of war be drsped in mourning
for period Of thirty days. and all business
suspended therein on the day Of the funeral,
aud that on the day after the receipt Of this
order at each military post fifteen guns will be
fred at appropriate intervals commencing at
meridian. VIZ. W. BEIKSAP,
Secretary q War.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-03
Judicious Selection.

At late meeting of the Board Of Public
Works Of the State of Louisiana, for the con-
struction Of the Levees Of the State. &C., Gen.
NJ. JEFF. THOMPSON, formerly Of this town,
and known everywhere, was elected Engineer
of the First Levee District, and thereby be-
comes Chief Engineer of the Board From the
New Orleans Daily Neps of the 18th of De-
cember, we make the following extract from a
Report of Gen. Thompson upon the true poll
cy Of the location of Levees:
al have been influenced by these considera-
tons in locating the levees this season, and |
hope that they will meet the appreciation OF
the Board, and that time will prove the wisdom
Of this course.
The building and rebuilding of the levees in
the valley of the Mississippi, will be as eter-
nal as this mighty river is itself and all plans,
and speculations will be thoroughly tried in
the course Of time, and the experience, and
history of many individuals and generations
will be recorded, before an intelligent engineer,
undertakes 70 build permanent levee, II ever
The reports Of Generals Humphreys and Alb
bolt. Of the United States Engineers, gives all
the knowledge. heretofore recorded, of the his
tories Of levees, and our great river will require
more improved plans, or a more liberal policy,
than most politicians are willing TO grant, be-
fore even their magnificent conceptions are re-
allied and they have not yet proposed a per-
ndnent levee.
This implies Of course that eternal work and
eternal vigilance, will be necessary to protect
the alluval districts and as these will require
an eternal expense, all plans and calculations
must be based upo0 these ideas"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-03

DEATH OF Mas. NATHANIEL BExr.-W.
are panied to chronicle the death Of this most
excellent lady. She survived her husband Just
one week. Gentle, loving and affectionate in
her disposition, and of delicate organization.
The separation from devoted husband was
more than she could bear; without her COM
panion life had no joys She was prepared to
60 and prayed to join him in eternal rest
Side by side beneath the snow all that is NOR
tai Of them repose. Their spirits are With
God Hinctesse- Stntird oIst.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-03
Incident in the Life of Mr.. Peabody.

a y
The expected arrival Of the great funeral
feet bearing to its burial place in the dust Of
its native soil the honored clay Of GEORGE
PEABODY, is the theme Of comment by all the
newspapers in the land, and the opening event
Of the newly opened year. Scarcely las there
been recorded 10 the page Of history or on the
roll Of fame a name more revered, a character
more unblemished, or a spirit more disinterest-
" liberal than that Of this great and good man.
Perhaps there never lived private individual
whose reputation was so widely spread, and
whom even royalty itself so delighted TO honor.
Since bis death an incident has been related 90
us, rs occurring in a neighboring town in our
own county. which is so characteristic, and at
the same time illustrative Of the unvarying
spirit Of hbsrelity displayed BY Mr. Peabody,
that, as we have never seen itin print, We take
pleasure in publishing it. Many years ago,
when Mr. p was a merchant in Baltimore, q
gentleman in Shepherdstown who was largely
indebted to him for goods became involved to
such an extent that his creditors deemed it
proper 20 sell Linn out and Mr. P. being the
heaviest one went to $. toattend to the matter.
In conversation with him on the subject, the
gentleman, whose privilege it was-as in SINH
lar cases-to name those among his creditors
who were entitled to the first consideration, af-
ser stating that his property was ample for the
payment Of all his liabilities, requested that
the Church should be regarded as his first
creditor. Sir, said Mr. Peabody, " the man
who regards God as his first creditor is an
honest man and shall receive at my hands any
desired indulgence So saying he refused TO
proceed further in the business, gave the debt
or time to recover himself, and pay Of his la
ii.i.ies. aud thus saved, perhaps, from poverty
aud ruin, a man who was worthy Of his conf
dence but, for the time, unfortunate in his
mercantile transactions.
This is only one amouga thousand such in
cideuts with which the life Of Mr.. Peabody
aboundej and which show that, from the be-
ginning Of his career, bis object in gaining
wealth seems to have been mainly to benefit
Lis fellow men.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-03
The Railroad Subscription.

Tie advocates Of the extension Of tie c. Z.
r. r. through MartiusJurg and Winchester are
making bercu'ean efforts TO achieve their end.
Large County Subscriptions have OF VIII be
made and tie people O.; Jefferson and Clarke
must bes,ir themselves to avoid defeat.
IN this connection we win remind the tax
payers Of jefferson tha, an opportunity viii
be afforded every white male taxpayer Of JEFF
fgs7n County. Of and above 81 years of ace.
90 express by ballot his viii for or against
a County Subscription Of $4,000. The
election ior said purpose vii take place on tie
18th of January.
Tie privilege Of voting Is a gracious privi-
leee-tle preprIety or impr0Vrierv Of tie sub
scuptiou is t.r he voter On decide FIR irSeIf
NorwithstaadiHs the tvitying Of our Berkeley
and Frrderick competitors. We believe Jefferson
viii vote o. subscribe and the jefferson and Clarke
line viii be adopted. WHY JsHgrs.n lust ,ub-
frsfu~i Si7. 600 f.Tu-Epik-.,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-03
Death of Mr.. Stanton.

The news Of the death Of Ex-Secretary OF
War Stanton Just as he was appointed to the
Supreme Bench by the President, is the chief
topic Of the day in all the journals President
Grant says heis mourned by all good men,
We don't claim to be classed in that category,
but confess that we have not attained to that
height Of lofty as yet Still, We have no de-
sire to revive the memory Of the dead only to
abuse snd lay bare their failings. Therefore,
as we have nothing particularly good to say
of Mr. s. we are content to LET him rest in
peace-ifhe can.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-03
District and Circuit Judges.

The names Of Judges Parker and Pendletou
have each been suggested in connection with
the Court Of Appeals from this district We
believe it is understood that Judge Pendleton
will under no circumstances suffer his name to
come in conflict with Judge Parker. So that
the many friends Of the latter gentleman will
urge his claims for the position, provided his
disabilities are removed in time They think
his long service upon the bench, some twenty
years, and the circumstances in connection
with his removal, entisle him to the position.
Judge Pendleton will be supported for the
Circuit Judgeship. Considering the sacrifice
he made when be consented to give up bis
home in order to serve our people in an emer-
gency. together with his eminent fitness for
the position, we think he can hardly fail Of an
election. Fischester Sentinel 2lH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-03

lScoRroSArEp.-The Wheeling Reys,er
states that certificate Of incorporation has
been issued by the Secretary Of State of West
Va. to the Stephenson Female Institute, organ
ized for the purpose Of establishing, maintain
ing and conducting Female Seminary, to be
located IN the town Of Charlestown, jefferson
county, aud to be perpetual. Capital stock
$50 900, in shares Of SIS each. Andrew Hun
ter, George Eichelberger, George H. Tate,
William H. TrAverS and Colin c. Porter Are
the corporAtors.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-03
BE In Time {!

rTN0 anticipate the wants Of the approaching Holt
i days, we are receiving In addition to our gem
ersl stock. a large variety Of staple
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES,
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS
AND NOTIONS OF ALL KINDS,
which are cheap, seasonable and cannot be dis
pensed with at this period Call soon and exam
inc, so as 10 be sure You are in time for the bar
gains now to be bad at Chcapside, No. n.
TRUSSELL e. LUCAS.
y. B.-0ur terms are CASH and where ndul-
gence is given, 80 days Is the limit. Those having
bills due are expected promptly to comply. other
wise farther indulgence cannot and must not be
expected, as most assuredy none will be given
Take heed, therefore, one and all, and govern
yourselves accordingly. TAI.
December 20. 1862.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-03

From the Shepherdstown Register Of the
25th we take the following articles:
His Honor Judge Hoke adjourned our Cir
cult Court last Saturday after sessionof over
six weeks. During the term great deal Of
business was disposed of, including a number
of old and difficult cases which had accumu-
lated upon the docket for some years; during
his deliberations he gave general satisfaction.
Capt. j. Milton Billmyer shot Bald Eagle
upon his premises near Billmyer's Mill, on
Friday of last week, which measured seven
feet from tip to tip Of the wings. He must
been a rOuser.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-03
Disastrous Fire.

From The Tallahassee lFloridal Sentinel we
learn, with regret, Of disastrous fire in that
city, on the 10th of December, by which heavy
losses were sustained By W. r. Wilson e. Bro.
sons Of David C. Wilson, Esq, formerly of this
county. The fire is presumed to be the work
of an incendiary. The Sentinel says;
"The burned building was the finest and
most substantial Of any in our city, aud can
not be replaced for less than $4,000. This
is the second time Mr.. Wilson has been suffer-
er by fire on the same site, his buildings hav-
ing been destroyed in ls4S. The present
stores were completed and occupied in ls44.-
The building was insured in the London, Liver
pool, and Globe Company for $4,000, Messrs.
Wilson & Bro. had very large stocks OF goods,
both in the grocery and dry goods department,
of which only about 81, 900 worth were saved.
His st ock was insured for only SIS 5000 the
Georgia Home for $4,000, and in the Euiaula
Home for S3.OOO.) The total loss, outside OF
the insurance, Mr.. Wilson estimates at ,0OOs
Every precaution seems to have been taken
by the proprietor to guard against hre. lie
informs us that be had cistern in the yard,
full of water and hose to reach all parts OF
the building and two or three hogshead full OF
water near the warehouses. A private night
watchman was also employed whose duty it
was to make regular round Of the whole
block. These precautions, however, appear to
have been useless when put to the trial. Mr.
w. had also great confidence in the building,
being almost fre-prOof, which in a measure
accounts for the small amount of insurance.
Two safes, belonging to Messrs. Wilson &
Bro, in the rear of the store, near where the
fire began, which it was not possible to remove,
have been taken from the ruins. One ofthem,
containing all the valuable papers Of the firm,
was opened Friday noon, and the books and
papers found in tolerable state of preserva-
ton. The greatest damage has been done by
water, which had been poured upon it in order
to cool it. With care in handling, however,
it is believed everything of importance will be
recovered safely.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-03
From ne National In,sligsncsr Of Dscsu'bsr 25,A
Sudden Death Of Edwin n. Stanton.

From ne National h,sligsncsr Of December 25,A
Sudden Death Of Edwin NJ. Stanton.
The public was startled early yesterday
morning by the announcement Of the death,
at o'clock A. NJ, Of Hon Edwin NJ. Stanton,
at bis residence in this city. The event WAS
the more marked in view Of the recent eleva-
iion Of the deceased to the dignity Of a seat
on the bench Of the Supreme Court of the
United States, into which Office he had not been
indu ted. The immediate cause Of his death
WIS congestion Of the heart, though he had
been long sufferer from a complication of
diseases
Mr. Stanton was born in Stcubenville, Ohio,
December 10, 1915 had been twice married,
aud his mother is still living in that State.
lie leaves, wife and four children. Surgeon
General Barnes, Rev DR.. Starkie, Of the EpiS-
copal Church, and the members Of his imme-
date family were around his bedside when he
died. but he Vas unconscious for some hour,
prior to bis demise
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-03
On Tuesday, January Is, 1870


subscriber will sell, commencing at 10 o'clock a. IN
On Tuesday, January Is, 1870
The FOLLOWING VALUABLE PROPERTY:
Z Head Good Work Horses
-Four Of them Mares, two with foal;
Three Colts-two years and one wears old
Eleven head Of Stock Cattle, three Of which
ar, Good Mich Cows;
Sixteen head of Stock Hogs, including one
No. | Brood Sow;
One light FOur-horse Wagon and Bed;
Four sets Wagon Gears, sets Plough Gears
Collars, Brides and Halters;
One Spring Wagon. one Cart,
One Water Cart, two Harrows;
On, Keller Gum Spring Drill new with
Guano Attachment;
One Cutting Bo4-eight inch propeller new
Two Barshear Pioughs, one new Ulum Plough,
Single and Double Shovel Ploughs,
Single Double and Tribe Trees.
One Plantation Forge, one Log Chain,
Two hattOcks. Shovels, Forks, Rakes, de-,
One set Of Single Harness, new;
Grain Cradles, Moving Scythes,
One Cooking Stove, lot of Empty Barrels, and
many other articles.
500 P0USDS OF BACOS-Hog round.
40 BARRELS CORN;
A LOT OF GOOD GLOVER HAY;
IS ACRES OF WHEAT IN THE GROUND
forty acres in adjoining farm-drilled in with
Bradley's SuperPbosphate Of Lime.
TERMS OF SlLE.-A Credit Of Eight Month.
on sums Of and dove Ten Dollars-the purchaser
giving Bond, bearing interest from date, with ap-
proved security. For sums under $40, the Cash
will be required No property TO be removed un-
til settled for. I'D. BOYERs
J. d. Potterfeld, Auctioneer.
January 3, 1870. SPIT copy t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-03
A CARD.

TT is customary to address Card to the Public,
| this one is an exception.
Mr.. Public and his wife have nothing to do with
this.
This Card is addressed only to the-low, lazy,
lousy loafers who steal my Wood and Coal al
night this is to give them notice that if they
keep on stealing Coal and Wood from me, the ,
may also steal something else, to-ut:-
A drubbing from club
A peppering from double-barreled gun, in any
part of the carcass-bottOm preferred, or round
from suund revolver.
Dated a, Harper's Ferry,
All he Year Round
j. NJ. DECAULSE.
Jsau,ry I IsTO-3t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-03
Notice to Tax-PaycIs.

NOTICE is hereby given to the taxpayers of
" Grant Township who have not paid their
State and County Tax for the year 1869, that I'M
less said Tax is paid on before the 18th day of
January, 1870, shall proceed to distrain and sell
property to satisfy the same Allpersons not COM
plying with the above notice may expect to pay
costs. T. W. P0TTERFIELD,
Sheriff of Jefferson County.
January 3, ls70-2t. SPIT. copy 2t.
will be in Cbarlestown, at the Sappington Ho-
tel every Friday and Satardsy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-03
DANCING SCHOOL.

DROP. JOAB OSBURN respectfully announces
10 the citizens Of Charlestown and vicinity,
that he has opened Dancing School in Charles
town, at Lee Hall" Instruction will be given
on Friday Afternoons and all day SATURDAYS TO
Ladies and Gentlemen; Thursday and Friday
nights devoted TO Gentlemen only Persons desi-
ring to avail themselves of the services Of Mr..
o. can communicate with him at the Sappingtou
Hotel, upon application at once.
Dec. -, 1861 SPIT copy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-03
A Situation as Teacher
Wanted.

4 YOUNG LADY, experienced as Teacher,
n desires situation as Governess in a private
family or Teacher in School. Parents or Guar
dans needing the services of one in every respect
worthy and capable, are requested to apply to
Miss LIBBTE kO0MEs, care Of Mr.. Henry G. lngle,
Corner of Sd and c streets, Washington City.
January 3. 1870.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-03
December IS, 1862 SPIT. copy ,. AD s SS@s

NITALLTA.-Pbalons yitalia or Salvation for
the Hair The yitallia possesses the follow
ing properties which are guaranteed II restores
to Gray Hair is original color in from 10 10 dave
IL has filthy sediment Of Sulphur or ANYTHING
else. IL il clear az water II does notstain the
skin. IL does not contain any Nitrae OF Silver
Price dollar per box containing two bottles lust
received and for sale by G. T. BELLER
HaTPer's Ferry, W. Va, Dec. 20, lsG9.
('HERRY PectoraI, Troaches. for Coughs. Cold.
- Sore Threats, Bronchitis, &C. Apieasant and
Efficient remedy. for sale BY &C. HELLER.
Bsrper's Ferry, W. Va, Dec. 90 1869.
HAGERST0wN Almsnacs for 1870. Al,o. a
III large stock Of Ledgers and Day Books, Ne
morsnds Books Of great variety Of si1es and STYLES
Tor sale by G. Z. BELLER.
HarPer's Ferry, W. Va, Dee 20, 1869.
GUFFR0Y'SC Cod Liver Drsgees.-Sug,r Coat
" ed Pills Of Cod Liver Extract. More econom-
ical, agreeable and efficient than Cod Liver Oil,
approved By the Imperial Medical Academy Paris,
and used in English and American Hospitals juIt
received and for sale by &. Z. BELLER.
Harper's Perry, Dee IS, 1863.
4 MILNE DYES.-These DYES are a decided
~ improvement upon anything Of the kind ever
invented for Cotton, Wooden and silk Goods and
at saving Of an hundred per eent.-to be had at
Harper's Ferry, Dee. Is. e. z. BELLER'S.
4 Large assortment Of LubiDs, Glenn's. Taylor's
~ and English extracts for the Handkerchief.
Also great variety Of Soaps, Toilet Articles Co
lognos, Pomades, Cosmetic's, Puff boxes, Tooth,
Nail and Hair Brushes and Pocket Books, for sale
BY c. Z. BELLER.
HarPer's Ferry, Dec. 20, 1869.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-03
WANTED.

600 STAKES, each feet long and aver.
I,UUU aging in thickness 81 by "a inches
and out Of either Sawed White Oak or Straight
Split Lucust. TO be delivered within 80 DAYS from
this date Proposals for the same, stating number
kind Of Wood and prices per hundred left at this
Office will be considered By the
Dec. TO- ls69-tf ADyERTIZER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-03

Bloc Ys, he Trumpet Bloc,
And Listen 10 The Sound
This Glorious Union about TO
be Blown Up! Look Out!
And Save Your Money
CUBA AND MEXICO
About Swallowing Up the balance of the Cont.
nentl Tremendous Failures in New York CitS
Hence the Great and Glorious Bargains in he
Magnificent Dress and Other Goods
JUST READl
DITCH Plaid, Striped and Plain Poplins from
IN 20 to so cents; Silk and Mohair Alpaca
all colors-at 20 TO so cents; Empress Cloth and
Plaid Challs, and beautiful, at 20 to so cents
Yard wide Bro. and Blend. Cotton from 10 to 27c
Great Bargains in White Goods.
Best Brands of Prints from Ito llc DamaskT..
BILE Linen, Towels and Sheetngs-yery chesp.-
Scarcely an hour passes but some one is calling
for those Beautiful Cheap Goods The grand Sc.
cret Of all this is The Magic Dollar just call and
see the Beautiful sets of Furs-from Greenland's
Icy Mountains. Ladies and Mems Shoes, Hats
Caps, &C., very cheap. Carpets, Mating, and =
great variety OF Notions. All sold at the
BROADWAY HOUSE,
Corner Of Liberty and Lawrence Streets.
Very Cheap for the Cab!
Please remember this. Here is where YOU Save
your Money. ". l.. HEDGES, Agent.
AUCTION every Saturday night, unless other.
wise ordered when notice will be given.
December Is, lS6s.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-03
Special Meeting.

IN Fridog, January 7, 1870, Special Meeting
" Of the Stockholders Of the Jefferson County
Building Association will be held for the purpose
of taking into consideration and acting upon GER
tain proposed Amendments to the CONSTITUTION Of
iered at the last general meeting Of stoctholder-
Said meeting to be held at the Stone School
House at 10 O'Clock. A. N.
BY Order,
J. Ed. DUKE,
Dec. 10, ls69-Spt. cODy. gscTefarU
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-03
Mantua-Ma kinR.

MFRS. MOLLIE E. WOODY respectfully an.
lNI nounees to the Ladies Of Charlestown and
vicinity that she will serve them in the capacity
Of HANTUA MAKER. She has bad considerable
experience in all that pertains TO
CUTTING, FITTING AND MAKING
Suits, Cloaks, and Ladies and Childrens C garments
generally, and will promise neatnea and prompt
tude. Residence adjoining that Of Mr.. n. Myers.
Nov Is, lse9-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-03
GREAT BARGAINS!

TN order to make room for Spring Goods ] am
| disposng of my Stock at 20 per cent. reduction
consequently Great Bargains may be bad.
Advertisement next week.
J. GOLDSMITH,
Jau. 5, 1870. Opposite Gustav Browns.