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Nebraska advertiser., 1870-03-24

WHO ARE HAPPY.-LOrd Byron
said The mechanics and working
men who can maintain their families.
are, IN my opinion. The habbiest
body Of men. Poverty Is Wrsfehed-
ness; but even poverty is, perhaps, 10
be preferred to the heartiess, unnean-
ing dissipation Of high erderu An
other author says 81 have ne
propensity to envy any enc. least Of
all the rich and great but, If disposed
TO this weakness, the subject Of my
weakness would be stout, healthy
young man. in full possession 81 his
strength and faculties, going forth ~
the morning to work for his wife and
children, or bringing them home bis
wages at night. y
Your Alaska. Sable furs. gentle
lady, were once worn by that pleblan
DefsODaQe the skunk
Nebraska advertiser., 1870-03-24
The Yedding Rinr Finrer.

This is the fourth finger on the left
hand Why this particular digit
should have received such token of
honor and trust beyond all its con-
geners, both in pagan and Christian
times, has been yariOusly interpreted.
The most common explanation is. ae-
cOrding to Sir Thomas Browne, 'spre-
Stunning therein that a particular ves-
sci, nerve, vein or artery, is conferred
thereto from the heart ~ which direct
vascular communication Browne
shows TO be anatemically incorrect.
MacrObius gives sanOtherr reason, which
may perhaps satisfy those anatOnlists
who are not satisfied with the above.
"Pollex.n y he says, ''OF thumb, Whose
office and general usefulness are suf7
ficiently indicated from its Latin de-
rivative pOeLLO, and from its Greek
equivalent antichier, which means,
'as oOd as a HANDY, is too 6usy to be
set opart for any such special employ
ment; the next finger to the thumb,
being but half projected on that side,
beside having other work todo, is also
ineligible; the opprobrium attaching
to the middle fBger, called mediclts.
puts it entirely out of the question /;
and as the little fingerstands exposed.
and is, moreover, too puny to enter
the lists in such a contest, the spOusal
honors detolve naturally on prOnOblss,
the wedding finger"
In the British 4poUo, 17SS. it is
urged that the fourth finger was cho-
sen from its being not only less used
than either Of the rest, but more capa-
BILE of preserving a ring from bruises (;
having this one quality peculiar to
itself, that it cannot be extended but
in company with some other finger.
whereas the rest may be stretched out
to their full length and straiglitness.
Nebraska advertiser., 1870-03-24

"Nhat have you get that's good ?"
said a hungry traveller as he seated
himself al a dinner table in Salt Lake
City 'Oh, we've got roast beef, corn
beef, roast mutton. boiled and fried
ham. and roast curlewin What is
curlew ?n said the stranger. Cur
lew, why, it is q bird something like
a snipe.n tsCOuld Is fly ?n Yes. y
H0id it hstve Wings?7 Yes. y HThen
/ don't want euFlew. Anything that
had wings AMI could fly, and didn't
leave this d--d country, / don't
want for dinner's -. -
Nebraska advertiser., 1870-03-24

In the quiet Of the evening
Two are walking in unrest;
Man has touched Q Jealous nature
Anger burns In woman's breast.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-04-04
The Texas Bill.

IN the Senate, on Tuesday, on motion Of Mr.,
Sherman, the bin for the admission of Texas
Vas taken up, without waiting for report
from the Judiciary Committee and passed, af-
Ter brief debate, by a vote Of A. to II. The
conditions are the same as in the Virginia and
Mississippi bills.
The ayowed object of this movement was to
lurry up a proclamation by the President Of
ttc adoption Of the 10Th amendment Of the
Constitution, whereby about 1880 negro votes
will be added to the radical polls in Connect
cut on the 4th instant, today These votes
lave been already arranged for use, and the
President Of the United States lent himself TO
this object
The Texas bill was Passed by the House Of
Representatives, and received the President 5
signature the same day.
The Texas Senators Morgan C. Hamilton and
J. W Flanagan, were admitted TO their seats in
tie Senate on Thursday last. Cor the terms end
ing respectively March 9, 1871, and March s.
1875.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-04-04
CONGRESS-.

The Senate, on Wednesday 30th ult., after
disposing Of some routine business, went into
executive session on the San Domingo treaty.
The House passed the Texas bill agreeing'to
the Senate amendment. The bill was then
sent to the President. To less than an hour
message was received announcing that the
President had approved the bill. A few min
utes later message from the President, adj
dressed to both House of Congress, and cover
ing proclamation from the State Depart
ment announcing the ratification OF the Fli-
teenth Amendment, was received, and potn
docun ents were read by the elerck.
The proclamation enumerates the following
States as having ratified the amendment;
North Carolina, West Virginia, Massachusetts,,
Wisconsin, Maine, Louisiana, Michigan, South
Carolina, PENNSYLVANIA, Arkansas. Connect
cut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, New YORK.
New Hampshire, Nevada, Vermont. Virginia,
Alabama, Missouri, Mississippi, Ohio, Iowa,
Kansas, Minnesota, Rhode Island, Nebraska,
and Texas, in all go States.
Mr.. Wood, of New York, said that New
York had not ratified the amendment.
Mr. Peters, of Maine tRadicall =" We think
she has"
Mr. Niblack of Indiana, declared that In
diana had not ratified the amendment, and
that the proclamation was fraud upon the
people.
In the House, Messrs Whtmore, Conner,
Clarke aud Durgan, Representatives elect
from Texas were, after some discussion as to
Mr. Conner, admitted to seats as such and
duly sworn in.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-04-04
Mai. Gen. George II. Thomas.

In an interesting biography Of this distin-
guished officer, who died suddenly while in
c1mmaui of the Department Of the Pacific, at
the age Of 81, the New York Hor'd makes the
following remarks:
" George II. Thomas. like so many Of the
most distinguished soldiers Of all the American
wars, was native of Virginia. LISA remark
able circumstance that from the Old Dominion
which also furnished great statesmen IN every
era in the couGuy's history-came the men
who won the highest distinction as military
leaders in our four greatest warS-Washiugt0u
iu the Revolution, Scott in The war Of 1912.
Taylor in the Mexican war and Lee in the
late civil war On tue Union side in the last
struggle no soldier surpassed in the quality Of
syaeralship the victor Of three decisive battles,
George Il. Thomas, Of Virginia. He was born
ia Southampton County, July 81. 1916. lie
first intended TO study law, but fortunate
chance e.aUled him TO enter West Point as a
CADET 10 1886. He graduated June 80, 1910,
and was commissioned brevet second lieutenant
in the third artillery Both in the Florida aud
Mexican wars he served with distinction, aud
fr his eallantry in the latter was promoted to
o majority
Ills further brilliant career is detailed atsoDe
length, but most Of it is familiar to the general
reader It Is mentioned to the honor Of Gen.
Thomas that he invariably refused 10 receive
,.re=c0tg
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-04-04
A veteran Editors Lecture.

We have watched with interest Tor forty
Years tho career Of a talented member Of the
press, who pied his vocation with success at
Lancaster, Ohio, studied law, and became
Judge. And here We may pause 70 say, that
we have read with interest and profit several
Of his Judicial Opinions, which we consider
rrassailable by logic or sOphissry.
We next notice him SIS member Of the
legislature Of his native State-an old liue
Whig-but latterly sfhliating with the DemOc-
racy as against fanatical Radiealism. We now
iiad him a member of Congress in his third
session, occupying a prominent position, though
with the minority, and always commanding
respect, both for matter and manner. We
a.lude to Hon. 2. VAN Trump, Of Ohio
7: was the good fortune Of three Of our kins-
mcn TO be present in Washington, on Monday
evening last, at meeting of the American
Union Academy Of Literature, Science and
At" at which Judge Casey, of the Court Of
Claims. presided. On this occasion Judge Van
Trump delivered Lecture on the greatEnglish
Civil War, and the character Of OLIVER Cs0M-
WELL and other distinguished men of the 18th
century. The discourse was not only delivered
iupressiyely, but with dissinctness and empha-
Ns that did not allow sentence to be lost. Il
Commanded the most marked and respectful
attention from the learned body in session, and
vas acknowledged by all to be not Only elo-
qucut, brt highly edifying and instructive. 1t
j., ast such a lecture as every student Of histo-
Is should hear and read.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-04-04
Note the Diference.

The uuimportant ~ little question Of the
taxing Of the County to the tune Of $3.50. 900
was one on which all-the disloyal and rebel
l.,us, as well as the truly loyal were per-
m.;;ed, by special legislation, to vote, without
distinction on account Of race, color, or
previous condition " but when it comes to vO-
ting f,T Sheriff Constable Supervisor, Magis-
:sate or any little petty officer who may have
salary or perquisite,-only the lSor few more,
aud the newly eufranchised colored citizens in
,lis township will be considered worthy Of the
high p.erogstive Of the ballot! The grey gar
roents Of the dishanchised smell Of fre-wc
must for a sine longer undergo pur!fcatiou
vs must be punished, our rebellious uecks
mast be bowed-;f not broken We must
stand back, and can have no voice in the sClec-
ton until We acknowledge the potency Of the
clrpet-bag! Note the difference.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-04-04
The Richmond Municipal Injunction
Case.

RICHMOND, March 30.-Argument in the
injunction case of Chahoon VS.. Ellyson, closed
in the United States Circuit Court to-day, ex-
Gov. Wise making the closing speech for Cha
boon.
As might have been expected, Judge In
derwood, on Thursday, decided in favor of
Chahoon as the legitimate Mayor of the City
of Richmond.
RICHMOND March S1.-Judge Underwood
to-day granted an injunction restraining Mayor
Ellyson from acting as Mayor. He also reius-
ed an appeal, on the ground that the injunc-
ton was temporary, to continue only till the
next term.
Ellyson's counsel gave notice of their inten-
ton to dsobey the order of the court, in order
to cause the arrest of EIyson, and then bring
his case before the Supreme Court, on a writ
Of hdbeds corpus.
The Judge, in bis decision, declares the en-
aiding act passed by the Legislature unconsti-
tunional, which decision affects nearly all the
officers in the State
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-04-04
- Fifteerth Amendment.

President Grant seems to have been cooked
and primed fer the announcement Of the
al, ption Of the amendment. On Wednesday
he sent a Message 10 Congress, advising that,
body, though be admitted such a course was
unusual that the Secretary Of State would
make proclamation Of the fact. Accordingly,
Secretary Hamilton Fish announced that the
amendment had been adopted by twenty-nine
States, which constituted three-fourths Of the
whole number Of States in the United States
How States outside Of the Union could ratify
the amendment is not explained.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-04-04
Public Sale
REAL ESTATE.

RY virtue Of decree OF the Circuit Court Of
= Jefferson county, rendered in the cause 10
which j. L. Duke and Elizabeth, bis wife, arc
plaintiffs, and j. Kearsley Kearney, &c, are
defendants we viii offer at public sale, before
the Courthouse door, in Shepherdstown, on
Tuesday, 18th day of April, 20,
iii being the first day Of the Circuit Court Of
that county the valuable farm embracing some
237 AcRes of Land,
Which tract Of land was purchased BY ,be late
Uriah B. Kearney Of Edward T. Sou,hwood.
and by him devised 10 j. X. Kearney and
Elizabeth Duke.
This valuable estate has so many attraction:
TO purchasers aud is so well known, that par
ticular description Of it is unnecessary.
TERMS OFSALE.-S5,0O0 OF the purchase
money 10 remain in the hands Of the purchaser.
subject to the provisions Of Uriah B. Kearney's
will. and upon which interest must be semi
annually paid, and for the residue. the puJ-
chaser TO pay one-half in cash and the balance
In twelve months with interest.
II. II. BLACKBURN,
C. j. FAULKNER,
March %, 1870. Special Com's.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-04-04

FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENT IL VIRGINIA.
The locomotive Harrisonburg," attached to
material train on the Orange, Alexandria and
Manassas railroad, exploded at eleven o'clock
Monday morning at wood pile in SINNERS
cut, between Fairfax and Burke's stations, and
killed the engineer, VIM. Fl. King, and Sc
verely but not seriously wounded the conduct
tor, James F. Peyton, and slightly scalded q
track hand named Murphy. A train went to
the relief of the wreck from Alexandria, Va,
returned with the killed and wounded.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-04-04

TwINs.-On Monday, the 2lst inst, color
ed woman from Bath County, gave birth near
Lexington, in Rockbridge County, to twins
one black and the other white. This is strictly
in accordance with the reconstruction laws Of
Congress, recognizing the perfect equality of
races, and making no distinction on account of
Grace, color, or previous condition of servi-
tude-Staunton Spectator.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-04-04

will sell at the residence Of the late Col Bolts in
Charlestown, the Household Furniture of the fam
Ily, viz:
One Pier Table, one Mahogany Sofa,
One dozen Cane Seat Chairs,
Several Rocking Chairs, two Wardrobes,
Three Bedsteads, Beds and Bedding,
Three Wood and Coal Crates,
Solid Walnut Extension Dining Table,
One Mahogany Secretary, Egg Stove,
One Book Case, 100 Books,
Dining Room and Hall Oil Cloth,
One Hat Rack. one lot Bngravings,
French China Dinner Set-ll5 pieces,
Handsome French China Tea Set-50 pieces,
Cut Glass Bowls, Stands, Dishes, Tumblers,
Goblets, Decanters, Wine Glasses.
Excelsior Cook Stove-furniture complete,
Two Kitchen Tables, Buckets, Tubs, Pans,
Crooks, &C., and many other useful articles.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-04-04

10 another column we give 50 interesting
litter from 81. VI. PoHEEoY to his paper. As
=, is Of persoas and things in our OWL eOmmu-
mtg. which he recently visited we need make
,.o apology fog surreDasTinS so much Of our
,,.5-e o. Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-04-04
Recorders Notice.
WEST VIRGINIA, |
County Of Jefferson.
Recorders Court, March 2Sth, ls'

County OF Jefferson.
Recorders Court, March 2Sth, 1870.
THO JESSE ALLEN and Martha c. his wife,
Il Buckner Murphy and Emma T.. his wife,
Nathaniel w Allison, and to oil other parties
interested in the Estate Of n. o. Allison, de-
ceased.
You are hereby notified that an instrument
in writing purporting to be the Last Will and
Testament ofN. 0. Allison, deceased, was pro-
duced to the Recorder of said County on the
23d day of February last; That said Recorder
has fixed the 26th day of April, 1870, at his
Office in said County, as the time and place
for proving the same, at which time and place
you can appear and contest the proving and
allowing of said instrument as the Last Will
and Testament of n. 0. Allison, deceased, If
you desire so to do.
And it is ordered that Copy hereof be pub
lshed once a week for four successive weeks
in the FREE Press, and be posted on the front
door of the Court House, on the LIST Monday
after the date of this order.
A Copy Teste-
GEO. w. CHASE,
April 4, 1s70-4t. Recorder.
Printers fee. So
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-04-04

SALE OF VALUABLE PRoPERTY.-The New
York House was sold on Saturday last, by the
trustees at public auction, for S4,425. The
Rev. Silas Billings purchaser. This property
has been rented by the government since the
war for $1,000 year The government has
either paid twice too much or the property has
sold very low.
On the same day, Mr.. George Kremer.
AuotiOneer, sold for the benefit of the Build
ing Association, the residence of Mr.. George
II. Haines, for sl,O5O, Mr.. W. T. Gilbert
purchaser The property was also sold very
low Winchester Times.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-04-04

TEXAS CATTLE GRAZING IN VIRGINIA.
The Lyncbburg News learns that gentleman
from Texas has made arrangements with a
number Of owners of grazing lands in Fau-
quier and Loudoun counties for pasturing 1900
hosd Of cattle from that State The first in
stalInent OF 400 head viii be there about the
lst Of April .--.t...
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-04-04
READ THIS!

OWING to the great difficulty and almost inn
~ possibility of collecting our accounts since the
! st Of January, we are compelled 70 make change
in our mode Of doing business. From the lst OF
April, 1870, ourgoods will be cold strictly and ex-
clusively for CASH or Country Produce.
March 81, 1870. HOWELL bko.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-04-04
Two Zine Cows.

One Handsome set Of Double Harness,
One OK Cart, $50 Locust Posts.
TERNS.-Sums of and under Ten Dollars, Cash;
over Ten Dollars. note six months. with interest
and approved security. No property to De re-
moved until terms are complied with.
A. r. II. RANSOM, Agent.
J. D. Potter6eld, Auotioneer.
Aprii 4 ie5o. ale rr-. --r
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-04-04

Pierre Soule, formerly U. S. Senator, and at
one time Minister of the UnitedStates to Spain,
died on Saturday week at New Orleans.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-04-04
Judge Pendleton.

Although urged to allow bis name to be used
as a candidate for the Court of Appeals by in
fuential friends throughout the State, and with
the most tattering prospects of success, yet
this gentleman, with refinement of delicacy
bard to be appreciated in this age of selfshness,
positively refused to suffer his name to be used
as against any gentleman, native OF the State,
who aspired to the position. The Circuit
Judgeship he could not be induced to retain
under any circumstances.
We are glad to know it is the Judges inten-
ton to make his home permanently amongst
us. He retires from the delicate position he
was persuaded to accept for the relief of our
people with the respect and confidence of all
whose good will is desirable- Vim. Sentinel.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-04-04

Gen. Ames was admitted to a seat as Sena-
tor from Mississippi on Friday, by a vote of
40 to l.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-04-04
Notice.

r HEREBY notify all persons that positively
| will not allow any one 10 hunt or trespass on
nv premises, except permitted by me. Any one
violating this notice may expect TO be dealt with
according to law. JAS. W. ENdLE.
March o. lS70-9t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-04-04
225 Acres of Land.

(more or less) and adjoining the property Of
George II. Tate, William H. Moore, George "
Eichelberger and Francis Gardner, Esqs., Of
which said Thomas Briscoc died seized. Said
farm is of the first quality Of Limestone LAM,
with COMFORTABLE IMPROVEMENTS,
and is convenient to Market, Churches, Mills
and Schools. The neighborhood is one of the
most agreeable in the Valley Of Virginia
TERMS OF SALE One third cash resi-
due in one, two and three equal annual pay
ments Deferred payments to be secured by
Bonds Of purchaser aud Deed OF Trust on tho
premises, and to bear interest from date paya-
bic annually. ....
JULIET w. BRISCOE.
Executrix Of Thomas Briscoc
BS5"For particulars refer TO George W
Eichelberger, and concerning the title to Mcssrj
White & Trapnell, Attorneys, Charcstown.
March 2s, 1870.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-04-04
Guns, Rifles, Pistols.

Guns, Rifles, Pistols,
SPORTING APPARATUS, AMMUNITION, &C.
REATEST variety, best quality and larees,
VI assortment in the city, Wholesale and retail
Nos. 81 SoUrH CALVERT ST., and 50 CHEAFsIOr.
Baltimore.
Guns made TO order or repaired in the bes, man
ner. A call Is respectfully solicited.
MATERIALS FOR GUN MAKERS.
ALEXANDER McCOMAS.
March 2s, ls10-6m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-04-04
OXEN.

A PAIR to exchange for sgcod Mare or Work
~ Horse. Enquire at this Office. or OF
March %, Is70-3t I. r. SUBLETTE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-04-04
WANTED.

1nAn STAKES, each feet long and aver.
l.UUU aging in thickness 81 by 2Iz inche,
and out of either Sawed White Oak or Straigh,
Split Lueust, to be delivered within 80 DAYS from
this date. Proposals for the same, stating number
kind Of Wood and prices per hundred left At hi,
Office will be considered by the
Dec. 20, ls6s-n. ADVERTIZER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-04-04
Thursday, May l9, 1870.

In front of the Carter House, Charlcstown, a
VERY VALUABLE AND HIGHLY PRO
DUCTIyE FARM lying in jefferson County,
West Virginia, about two miles SOUTHEAST Of
Charlestown containing
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-04-04
Public Sale.


TIME undersigned having discontinued Farming,
will sell at Public Auction,
On Tuesday, April 18th, 1870,
At NV residence two miles East of Summit Point
and two miles North West of Rippon and adjoining
the Min Property of Feagans Haines, all of my
Stock and Farming Implements
TO.wIT:
3 Head of Work Horses,
Four of them Mares-one Riding Mare;
Two two-year old COLTS;
Three MICH COWS.
One two-year old STEER, two CALVES,
Eleven head of Young Ewes, some have Lambs;
A lot ofSH0ATS.
One Road Wagon, one Farm Wagon,
One Spring Wagon and Harness,
One Wagon Bed, Wood Ladders, a
One Ok Cart. one Horse Cart and Harness,
Two Barshear Ploughs, two Harrows,
Double and Single Shovel Ploughs.
Single, Double and Tribe Trees,
Wagon and Plough Harness, good
ONE COMBINED NANNY REAPER MOWER.
One STEER d SCHULEY WHEAT DRILL,
With Compost Attachment, (nearly new
One Buggy Rake, one Roller,
One Wheat Fan, one Patent Cutting Box,
One Corn Shelter, two pairs Spreaders,
One old Threshing Machine with horse power,
One Fifth and one Log Chain,
One Corn Coverer, pr. Grain Shelvings, &c
TERMS OF SALE.-On all sums of Ten Dollars
and over credit of Twelve Months will be given
the purchaser giving Bond with approved secu-
rity with interest from day of sale; If the Bond Is
paid when due the interest will be RENTED. Sums
under Ten Dollars the Cash will be required. No
property to be removed until the terms of sale
complied with. EDWARD d. HAlAES.
April 4, 1870.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-04-04
8 ss q q s SIS 8 .

TO THE WORKING CLAss.-we are now pre-
pared to furnish all classes with constant employ
ment at home. the whole of the time or for the
spare moments Business new, light and prohta-
bic. Persons of either sex easily earn from SOC to
SIS per evening, and proportional sum By devo,
ting their whole time to the business. Boys and
girls earn nearly as much as men. That all who
see this notice may send their address, and test the
business, we make this unparalleled offer: To such
a. are not well satisfied, we will send 81 to pay for
the trouble Of writing Full particulars, vslus-
Bile sample, which will do to commence work on,
and a copy of The Peoples Library Companion
one Of the largest and BEST family newspapers pub
lished-all sent free BY mail. Reader, II yon want
permanent, profitable work, address Z. CALLEN
d CO., Augusta, MAINE.
March 20, lsI0-3m.