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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31
Virginia Constitution.

The Lyuchburs Frgiaiaa Of Thursday last
occupies ten columns in publishing the Cous;i-
tuition Of Virginia. II the Legislative Depart
ment We 6uJ that Clarke County IS entitled to
one delegate; Frederick, one; Louioun. two
Warren, one; Shenandoah, one Rockingham,
two; Ia-c, one.
Tie Scaa,o-Frelerick, Clarke, and Shenan-
j5sa, one le,csat'; Page, Warren and Rock
iugbam, one Alexandria, Fairfax and Lou
dou0, two Senators. We have 10 room or time
70 name other counties and districts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31
West Virgil legislature.

On Wednesday in the Senate, Senate Bill No.
{ was taken mp. This is bill exemptiDg
Eiwa-l T.. Cook from the provisions Of Section
s Chapter 10 Of the Code. 1t was read a
second time fr amendment.
NJ EOONCE moved that the rules he sus-
pended and that the bin be eugrossed for a
thirl reading Agreed 10.
M KOONCE moved that the bill be read
a third time and put upon It's passage. Agreed
% and the bill passed.
Senate on. to incorporate the Shenandoah
Bridge Company. passed the House on We'd
ueslsy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31
Virginia Members Admitted.

10 the Senate on Thursday, Hon. John F,
Lewis Senator from Virginia was presented
and took the oath Of office. Mr. Johnston.
tie other Senator had not arrived.
To tie House, NeSsrs. Plati, Ridgeway, Nil
nes. and Porter. were admitted, taking the oath
Of office. The cases Of Messrs. Booker, Nc
Kerzic and Sc-ar were leit with the Committee
on Elections Nj NcKcuzie's seats contested
tyMr Wbitt'esey, and Mr.. Segar's case Is de-
Iayed on question whether the State is enti-
tea toa member at large, though the new
Constitution so provided
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31
Tax Notice.

TUnE Tax-Payers OF Averill Township and Boil
var. are notified that the Taxes ior 1863, must
De paid. | will be at j. W. Grantham's Store in
Niddl-wav. on Thursday 9th instant. and every
succeeding Thursday thereafter. will meet them
myself or by my Agent to receive the Taxes due
The Tax-Payers Of Bolivar Township may call
at nv house in Harper's Ferry, at any time, and
paw to Mrs Koonce, who will receipts br the same
These Taxes must be now paid, as the same i
p.vsble bv the Sheriff into the Treasury, under
the penalty Of one per cent. per month on failure
GEO. KOONCE,
January Il. lS7O-tf Deputy Sheriff.
Shirt cnpv.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31
Money a Drug.

All t.eNew York papers declare that money
is getting 90 be a perfect drug at that point
Transactions are freely made at to per
cent. and in many cases as low as s to I per
cent on Governments. In the meantime there
IS a great want Of currency at the South
want 50 seusiJly felt that in many instances
there Is permanent clog to business. y
proper aud equitable redistribution Of National
bank facilities says the Baltimore SIM would
otvia'1 al trouble 10 this regard, and render
unnecessary any further augmentation Of the
currency About p millions of dollars are
needed To give the South its proportion Of the
National bank notes under the provision of the
existing laws requiring the distribution Of
SI5o 0OOO 600 on the basis Of the population
Senator sherman. in his recent bin, propo-
ses TO Issue IS uil'io. Of new currency. OF
this amount Virginia aud West Virginia would
be allotted Sl9O2.S5
Money may be drug in New York and
elsewhere, bu, in this region it is dealt out 10
homeopathic doses.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31
Admission of Virginia.

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enter me tl'oo- virgin" vas
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,rcm her 90 make uew State. She was a
Sf,.e when tie 18Th amendment was adopted.
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31
NOTICE.

HAVE this day discontinued Business as ! gent
for Joseph Brown. at Halltown, and also on
nv own account. All persons knowing them
selves indebted TO me as Agent for Joseph brown,
or 10 ne individually. are requested 10 come for.
ward and paw up The Notes and Accounts viii
be left in the hands Of Mr.. g. :. Coils, Of thi:
place. for collection. lie Is authorized TO receipt
for the same.
An claims not paid BIZ the lst dav Of February
next. will be placed in the hands Of an officer for
collection. y. r bNuLL.
Halltown. ". Va, Jan. IL, $50.
Jan. II, IsT0-2t SPIT. copy 81
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31
On the Right Track.

The action Of the Legislature Of West Viz
GINA looking to the repeal Of Test Oaths gives
hope that the State IS being put in an advanced
position. The early revocation Of all prOscrip-
tive statutes Is tho surc>t step towards the FILL
ing up Of the sParsely populated districts and
the dcveloFn sni OF the resources and wealth OF
the State. There can be no doubt ofit-cOm-
mon sense telchcs it-insiice demands it.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31
A CARD.

THE Cash System having been adopted in al
branches Of business, we shall, in future. b
compelled 10 present our bills every three months
and will expect payment in order 70 meet our con
tinrent expenses. All bills now due must be set
tied up to the First Of January. $50.
JOHN J. II. STRATTll,
G.. MASON.
W. LIPPITT.
CT RICHARDSON.
January II. ls70-it. SPIT. copy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31

Col. W. H. Richardson, Jr., son Of Gen.
w H. Richardson, Adjutaut General Of Viz
GINA, died in Richmond on Monday. He was
a distinguished graduate Of the Virginia Mill
tary Institute. and was Lieutenant Colonel in
the Confederate army during he late war.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31

GUN SH0Es.-We have Just received every
Ut size Ladies Shoes and Sandals; also Men :
Shoes fresh from the Mandatory, at low prices
C,ORSETS.-Every size, White and Colored. Of
the best qualitv. warranted whalebone. just
received By kEARSLEf SHEEREk.
Jan. II, 1870.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31

Personal Property:
Three Draft Horseshoe Of them good bar.
shear leader;
Four Brood Mares-twO Of them supposed to
be in foal;
Three Colts: Eight head Of Stock Cattle;
Two good Mich Cows; Five Hogs;
One fopr-horse Wagon and Bed;
One two-horse Wagon; one Mccormick PloW;
Two 3 horse Livingston Pl0ughs,
Single and Double Shovel Ploughs,
Two HarroWs, one Corn Coverer.
One Wheat Drill with Guano Attachment,
One Corn Shelter. one Cutting Box. new;
One Fan, Forks. Rakes, Shovels. Hoes,
Msttocks. Digging Iron. Grain Cradles,
Moving Scyihes. Briar Hooks, AuGers,
Chisscls. one Saw. one Monkey Wrench,
Wagon Gear for Eve horses. six Collars,
Six Blind Brides, , sets Plough Gear,
One Wagon Whip. two Plow Lines and many
other articles usually found on farm.
TERMS OF SALE A credit Of Six month";
will be given on sums above Ten DoIlars-the pur
chaser giving Bond with approved security, will
interest from date. lfpaid at maturity the inter
ct to be RENTED sums Of and under Ten Dol
lars the cash will be required. No property TO b
removed until terms ri sale are complied with
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock.
- ---Jo HSR. RQDRICK.
J. n. POTrERFrKIb, Aueiioneer.
January -, 1870.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31

ZEALoUs.-An over-zeslous internal revenue
officer. not thousand miles from this burg,
spent three days last week hunting up bear,
which he beard was bruiu in the woods
arouud notwithstanding NcIcS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31
important Notice.

THOSE persons indebted to us are respectfully
requested tn pay NJ. We are in need Of al
the money due us. Hereafter we will sell fo
CASH-excep, to prompt paving customers.
KELLISON d JOHNSON.
January IL, ls7O-3t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31

The news of the final passage of the bill ad-
hitting the State of Virginia was received in
Richmond Monday evening. There appeared
to be general feeling Of relief, but none of the
demonstrations Of joy that followed she news
Of the passage Of Binghaas unconditional bill
. lie uuGSe
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31
SuddenDeparture.

CAD news 70 the friends Of OLD Mr.. CREDIT
N-who departed from No. u January lst. lSI0.
We will not be able TO extend further indulgence
70 anv-except those who have paid their bills
promptly II requires money to conduct business.
Jan Il, 1870. TRUSSEBL d LUCAS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31

JNO. II. CAMPBELL & Wife, Plaintiffs,
NANCY ATWELL Ct ais, Defendants.
IN CH4NCERK.
Decree Of November Term, 1869.
EXTRACT PROM DEcnEE
81; IS adjudgel, ordered and decreeI tia.
this cause he referred b one Of the Commission
ers u this Court, with directions to ascertain
and report what slaves Of Hannah Hurst. de-
ceased, we're appraised AID divided among Ter
peoes under her viii, the appraised Valuation
u sail slaves. to whom they were aiifial and
how much e.ch Iegatee receivci more or les
than her share; slso. tic Amount due IS Dwell
" Of partition. from each Of said Lesatees as
received more than their share - those who
received less; 80 As to make them al eaual In
tie division.
And repor, to TIE Curt with any matter
specially stated deemed pertinent bv himself.
or which nav be Hcluir,l b. tie parties 70 BE-
50 stated: AMI the said Commissioner + au-
iAOriIci 10 give notice 81 tie parties by publ
cation, oroe a week. G. fur Successive weeks.
in the VIRGINIA. fEEE Pass at Csarle-toE-
in s1id Csuafy. ubich notice sliail DC equiva-
lent 10 pcrsoaal notior
4 Copy Tes,e-
". A. CHAPLlNF. Ce-k
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31
ANN +. GILMER,

+. W. POTTERFIELD Sheriff Of jefferson
County. Committee Admir-. j. b. c & a II
John Baker. deed and Committee Admir-
de JOlis non Of William Short, decd, R0-
bert Lucas, late Sheriff Of Jefferson Coun-
ty. Committee Admir- Of Joseph McMur-
ran deed. and Samuel H. Baker, deed
and Of William Iislc Baker, deed, and Of
John Baker. decd, anil Of R,tcit ". Ba-
ker. deceased. and Of Juliet ". Ba-
ker, deed, and Of Ellen W Tapsco,i, de-
ceased. and Helen Berry, Adm Of Henry
Berry, decd.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31

En- CELLE - II VI u LIS
Three Young and very heavy;
Four Excellent Young Horses.
Two Of them Mares, work any where when hi,ehed;
One Boar. FIVE Brood Sows;
4 lot OF Shoats-Ches;er white;
Ewes with Lambs by their side;
AFINE LOT OF HAY;
SEyENTY-FIyE BARRELS OF CORN;
An excellent Rockaway Carriage;
Buckets Half bHshel Measures,
Breast, Fifth, Draw and Log Chains;
complete set Of Hay Hosting Apparatus
Rope near 100 feet-l inch thick;
Two Corn Droppers, Scythes and Snathes;
Five Improved Corn Cutters;
lot OF Carpenters Tools;
lot of Grain Cradles. Nstteeks aud Axes;
Two complete Separator Threshing Machines,
and other articles too numerous 10 mention.
TERMS OF SALE:-0n all sums under $40,
Cash sums Of and above $40 4 credit Of 10 months
notes with good security, bearing interest from
day Of sale. If paid at maturity the interest will
be RENTED. Corn and Hogs, cash.
ES-NO property to be removed until the terms
OF sale be complied with.
HENRY R0lIRER.
J. ID. POrTERFIELp, Auctioneer.
January -. 1870.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31
EoR SAIE Az COST.
Estray sheep.

CANE 10 "Shannondale Farn." about the mid
I J die Of December last, Two Sheep-one white,
the other black. The owner IS requested 70 come
forward, prove property, pay ehargss and take
them away, bbNJ' Mill
January q, lsTo-3t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31
Beautiful Small Farm.

known as AVON HILL" situated on the
Bullskin, in Jefferson county. adjoining Ma
blctoWn. and containing about
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31
CONGRESS.
MONDAY.

In the Senate 4 number Of memorials and
/ petitions were introduced, and referred 10 the
| different committees. A resolution was offered
asking by what authority Gen. Terry Ia
assumed to call amilitary commission to pass
upon the eligibility Of members Of the Georgia
Legislature, but, objections being made, it went
over. A bill asking pension for Mrs. Lin
coin, was referred to the Committee on PEN
sions The bill providing for national cur
rency of coin notes, and equalizing the dis
tribation Of circulating notes was taken up.
Mr. Sherman made an able argument in favor
Of the bill. The Senate then went into exc
cutive session, and at its close adjourned.
In the House number of bills and resOln-
tons were introduced and referred to appro-
pirate committees. a resolution was adopted
declaring the Committees on Elections to be a
judicial bOly, and bound to decide all ques-
tons according to the rules Of law, as firmly
as though each member was under oath, in
every case coming before it. The Virginia
bill. with the Senate amendments thereto, was
taken up. A long discussion took place, in
which bitter personalities were exchanged be-
tween Messrs. Farnsworih and Bingham, and
Mr.. Butler, and the old terms Of murderer OF
Mrs. Surratt," and snpporterof " JEFF Davis,
were vociferated in the midst of scoundrels,
&c. &c. The Senate amendments to the bill
were then concurred in by 4 vote Of lSG to 81.
The house soon after adjourned.
In the Senate. Wm. II. II. Terrill was con-
frmed Third Assistant Postmaster General.
Many other nominations were confirmed at the
sane time.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31

CoxYrssIoSEE's OFFICE January Is. 1870.
NOTICE Is hereby gwen that y N proceed
TO execute the above decree on tie 18th dsy Of
February, $50. at my ofioe IN ShephsTls-
town. IN said County. AID II not executed az
that time win adjourn from day to day until
The sane be completed. at which time and
place al parties arc required b attend
JAMES ID. PAYMAN.
Jan. l.. 1870. CoAzissi6S<T.
Printers Zee Sll.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31

Formerly the property Of Dolphin Drew, now
deceased. The two acres Of the original traci.
sold by Dolphin Drew. in bis lifetime, aud by
Deel conveyed TO Joseph Myers, being re-
served from sale, 10 pursuance ofsaid decree
to which De and 70 the papers. IN said cause.
reference is here male for a morc particular
description Of the two acres thus Trseryetl; and
tho undersigned will further explain ioany one
wishing % purchase, more fully, the location
Of said reserved two acres.
The Terms of Sale. rs prescribed by tie De
cree will be One-ihiri Of tie purchase mo-
ney cash IN hand; and tie rcsdne in two
equal annual payments, at one and two yoars,
with legal interest ~ the deferred payments
from the day Of sale: sail deferred payments
to he secured Ly tie bonds of tie purchaser
and tie retention 81 tic title until the Whole Of
the purchase money shall have lccn paid.
And in further compliance With said decree.
Il is here. further set foFih-ihat the Deed Of
Trust. under which, aud by virtue of the De
cree aforesaid. said sale is TO be made, "a
Deed q Trus; from Dolphin Drew 10 Andrew
Hunter, Trustee, FOR The benefit q Charles
I0wndes; which is daiel April sth, 1912. aud
is recorded IN tie Recorders Office II jefferson
county, West Virginia -Dce'l BoOk, No Is
folio ioT pace) 40. TIE quantity q land 10
he sold, A. descrilel Ia said Dcol of Trust iof
-,-f-xa ,-ffh Il lefore ~ lfforosi X
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31
Selling off at Cost.

TINE Stock of Goods Of Mr.. A. W. CRAhER'
AT Charlestown. having been assigned 70 the
undersigned as Trustees, the sane IS offered
FOR SALE AT COST.
The Stock comprises many excellent and useful
articles. The public will do well to call and ex-
anime for themselves.
Mr., Cramer has been suployed BY Us as Agen,
TO cell the goods.
jos. TRAPNELL,
Ian II 1870. Trustees.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31

DRlED Peaches Dried Apples. Dried Cberrie,.
Dried Rlsckeerries, Peach Better, Apple
Batter for sale hF
Ian. -. 1870. EEARsLEY A SHEERER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31
FRIDAY.

The Senate OF the United States was engaged
all day upon a bill to appropriate $4,000
for the relief Of the poor of the district Of COL
umbia, which was finally passed. Mr.. John
son, the remaining Senator elect Of Virginia,
appeared and qualified.
In the House of representatives a number of
bills were reported, among them bill to pro-
vide for the collection Of debts due by South
rcn railroads, and bill for territorial govern
ment in the District of Columbia A bill was
passed providing for the election Of the con-
gressional printer by a concurrent resolution Of
both houses A resolution from the committee
on elections was adopted, adverse to the claims
Of several gentlemen as Representatives OF the
State Of Georgia in Congress.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31
Sixty-two or Sixty-three Acres.

But it will lie sold by tie acre.
The parties secured bY said Decl q Trust,
was originally, Charles Lowudes, DECD now
Mrs Frances Frame. Assignee. or Lloyd
I,owndes, Adni'r Of Charles Lowndes, deed as
the case may be.
The Debt due TO said parties was payable
April s. 1872. and unicr the Decree Aforesaid
credits have heen allowed reducing the dett
for which said properiyis 70 he sold 70 81, sl5.-
90. With legal interest on 81 900 00-ihe origi-
nal principal from August !. 1863 mil paid.
ANDREW HUNTER
TfWs'es and Spscial COMmissioE,T.
December %. 1859.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31

Boston Is raiding on tine gamblers aud seiz-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31
January 81, 1870.

GEO. H. TURNER'S Family and Extra Flour,
(T for sale By W. EBl.
TSAACS. RESNER'S Extra and Family Flour,
Il for sale By W. EBY.
nARK and Bright Navy Tobacco, for sale BY
Jan. 81. ls70 W. ELY.
TNLOUR sold By the Barrel viii be delivered
free of charge and warranted.
January 81, 1870. ". EBl.
DLACK ALPACA great bargain in Black
ID Alpaca, to be had at
Jan. 81. KEARSLEY SHEERER'S.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31
Public Sale.


WILL be sold. at public sale, at nv residence
w adioising Renner's Mill, on Bnllskin, four
miles South OF CharlestoEn, on the Berryville
Turnpike,
On Tuesday, Feb. Is, 1870,
FARMING STOCK
AND UTENSILS:
One Brcs1tresd and one 3inch tread Wagons,
One Horse Cart, one Buggy Rake. self-diseh;
One Wood self-rake Reaper and Mower;
One Gum-Spring Drill, Guano Attachment;
One large Field Roller. double;
Seren Double Shovel Ploughs,
Four Improved Barshear Ploughs,
Two Self-Sharpeners, good Harrors;
Two set of Improved Hay Carriages,
One Wheelbarrow, one complete Grain Fan !;
Two Corn Shelters, ! BY hand, ] By horse-pow'r
One complete Eire-proof Safe, (imprOred),
One complete Platform Scales with Trucks
capacity 200 lbs;
Double Trees, Treble Trees, Stretehcrs,
Fifth Chains. Spreaders, Jack Screw.
One set of Carriage and six set. Of Wagon
Harness, all complete;
A lot OF Shovels. Forks, Rakes;
One Cider Gill complete;
complete Cutting Box, Told style; y
Barn Yard Tools in general;
Bag and Box Warehouse Truck:
One set of Hames. The Aforesaid articles
about as good as new-bui short time in use.
Four head Of
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31
THURSDAY.

In the Senate. after the official information
Of the signing Of the bill for the admission Of
Virginia was received, Mr.. John F. Lewis. the
Senate from that State was sworn in and took
his seat. Mr.. Johnston, the other Senator
from that State, has not yet arrived. The
National currency bill was further discussed,
but no vote taken.
In the House bill 10 abolish the ranking
privilege after tie lst Of July next passed the
House by a vote Of ia to a. The legislative
appropriation bill was then taken up, and Mr..
Dawes. Of Massachusetts,, made long speech
in reply to Mr. Butler in relation to the exPen-
ditnres of the present administration. A bill
was reported for the reduction Of the army.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31
EXTRACT FROM DECREE.

Edward T. Coke having as Commission
er made all the reports in these causes, aud the
parties agreeing that be IS not able TO complete
the report in pursuance Of the decree made in
these causes at the term OF the Circuit Court;
by consent these causes are recommiited TO
said f. f. Cooke with directions to ascertain
and report the condition Of the fund under the
control Of the Court, showing in who's hands
they are. AID who is entitled to ih1 sane, sta
ting all such matters involved in said accounts
specially as may be deemed pertinent by him.
self. or be required by the parties; and said
Special Commissioner Is authorized to give no
tlce 10 the parties by publication in the VIZ
sISIA FREE Pass at ChaTlesiowu"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31
TUESDAY.

In the Senate Mr.. Sherman, from the COM
mittee on finance, reported a substitute for the
House bill relating to the income tax for the
year 1870. The substitute provides that sec
tons lie to l23 inclusive, of the act Of June
80. 1864. and the acts emendatory thereof
shall be so amended that the several duties on
incomes. dividends and salaries imposed by said
sections. shall continue for and during the en-
tire wear Of 1870 and no longer, and 50 much
Of such taxes as are not paid or payable during
said year, shall be collected and paid during
the year 1871 in the mode prescribed by said
section. Mr.. Osborn, from the committee on
public lands, reported favorably joint resolu-
ton proviling that all public lands in Florida,
Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas
shall be subject to disposal under the home
stead laws, by pre-emption and by location
under the same general laws as govern public
lands in other States and Territories, except
ing such reservations and grants as have already
been made. The bill to provide for an increase
in the national banking circulation, &c, was
taken up and discussed until the hour Of ad-
journment.
In the House bill was reported from the
naval committee for the reorganization Of the
navy. The contested election case of Wallace
RS. Simpson, of South Carolina, was taken up,
and, as usual in contested election cases, very
tedious debate followed. An effort was made
to give the seat to Wallace, who received the
smallest number Of votes. on account of the
alleged ineligibility Of Simpson, The House
refused 10 admit either, bat laid the whole sub
iect on the table.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31
Saturday, 9TH day of February,
1870.

At - o'clock, NJ, in front OF the Carter
House" Charlestown, Jefferson County, West
Virginia. that
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31

DY virtue Of Decree Of the Circuit Court Of
ID jefferson County, West Virginia. render
ell on the - day Of December. 1859, IN the
Cbancery Cause Of Drew and Myers r.. Hun
ter. Trustee. &c. AMI by virtue Of the beel Il
Trust. hereinafter more particularly referred T.,
the undersigned. as Trustee aud Special Con-
missioner. will proceed to sell at Public Auc-
IL. IL. u L.