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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-24
GREAT BARGAINS!

~ REAT BARGAINS can be had by calling at
VI the New Store Of J. Goldsmith opposite
Gustav Browns Confectionery. In order TO make
room for Spring Goods will make deduction Of
20 per cent on all my goods commencing on Jan.
LIST, 1870. Ladies' Furs S5-worihS7; Siberian
Squirrel S6.5O-worth $40; Children's $3.50
worth S., &c Double White Blankets S4-worth
s. finer grades in proportion. ! have also on
hand a large stock of Domestic and Woolen Goods.
Cail and zee nv yard-wide French Merinos at SOC.
per yard-worth 75c., and all other goods in pro-
portion. A complete stock OF
GENTS WEAR,
In all its branches, from a Working Suit at 81 to
Fine Dress Suit at $50. Over Goats from Sc. 50
to $50. Over and Under Shirts, Hats and Caps
Trunks and Valises, and great many other goods
such as Notions and Fancy Goods too numerous
to mention. Call and see. No trouble to show
goods. j. GOLDSMITH,
Jan. 10, 1870. Opposite Gustav Browns
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Special Notices.
TERMS FOR 1870!
i1o ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN!

rfN0 ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN!
As all persons are more or less affected by
the change of season with disorders difficult to
manage BY ordinary treatment, the
MORNING STAR BITTERS COMPANY,
Have determined 10 present their Bitters to the
public, knowing that it will sustain the merits
claimed for it.
1t is not claimed for this article that it will cure
all diseases. What is asserted for it. it NW cure,
viz: disorders arising from deranged Liver to wit:
Impurity of Blood, Nervousness and Nervous or
Bilious Headache in delicate Females and Child
rem, Melancholy, Dyspepsia. General Debility, DC.
In Bilious Fever and Chills and Fever, its value
not only a relief but as an actual cure has been
fully proved.
This preparation has not been made as is usual
BY careessly throwing together ingredients, but is
the product of long and careful study and trial re-
sulting in complete success. 1t is not intended to
conflict with Physicians, as will be seen by their
testimonials accompanying each Bottle as to its
successful use, when other means have failed.
For sale by AISQUITH d BRO, Charlestown,
July l6, 1868. Wholesale Agents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-24
Appointments.

The Board Of Supervisors have appointed
Mr. John w. Taylor lnot the Coach Maker Of
this town, Supervisor Of Grant Township-E.
B. Hamilton, the Supervisor elect, having failed
to qualify.
Mr.. R. C. Johnston, appointed Special Con-
stable for slme township.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-24
BE In Time.

rTN0 anticipate the wants Of the approaching Holt
i days, we are receiving IN addition to our gen.
eral stock. 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 to be sure you are in time for the bar
gains now to be had at Cheapside. No. u.
TRUSSELL & LUCAS.
n. B.-0ur terms are CASH, and where indul-
gence is given, 30 days is the limit. Those having
bills due are expected promptly 10 comply, other
wise farther indulgence cannot and must not be
expected. as most assuredly will be given
Take heed, therefore, one and all, and gOsern
yourselves accordingly. T. & l..
December 20, 1869.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-24
VALUABLE BuILDING LOTs
In Charlestown,
AT PRIVATE SALE.

rINHE undersigned is having severalacres ofland,
adjoining Charlestown the South side, laid
off into Building Lots, which will be disposed of
privately These lots are the most desirable in the
own-beautifullylo located. commanding fine view
of the country round, and in the most improving
section. Particulars obtained by calling upon the
subscriber w. n. CRAlGHILL.
March Is 1869
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-24
Our washington Correspondent.

We publish to-day an interesting letter from
the Capital of the Nation. Our Washington
correspondent is in the enjoyment Of advanta-
ges afforded by constant presence at the Cap
itol during congressional hours, and the facility
with which he wields his ever-sharpened pencil
enables him to inditc letters of more than ordi-
nary interest. We make no apology for the
space we Weld to him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-24
Newspaper Change.

The TaHey Star, at Martinsburg, has passed
into the hands Of A. S. Chambers, Jr., and
RoLt. S. Eichelbcrger Under the control of
NJ. Robinson, its late editor, it shone with a
good deal of lustrc, aud we shall expect and
not be disappointed to see it shine in undimin-
ished brightness under the new management.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-24
NOTICE.

rTNHE undersigned respectfully informs the citi-
zens Of Dutiields Depot and neighborhood,
that his Saw Milf will be continued in operation
at DuiBeld's until the LIST of February, and per-
sons desiring saving done will have the advantage
of il until that time.
will, on Friday OF each week, be there to give
attention to business and to settle accounts.
Jan. 10, ls70-3t. JOHN BURNS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-24
NOTICE
To Scho Payers

TINE School-Tax Payers of Grant Township
Jefferson County are hereby notified if theft
taxes are not paid by the First of February next
iye per cent. will be added thereto.
Parties who have not paid their taxes for 1865
are also notified to pay up BY the First Of Februa-
~ next, or will be compelled TO distrain their
property to make the amount they respectively
owe.
r. C. JOHNSTON,
Ian 10 IS7O-lt Treasurer.
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NIantua-Makin0

Mrs. MOLLIE E. WOODY respectfully an
nOunces to the Ladies' Of Charlestown and
vicinity that she will serve them in the capacity
of MANTUA MAKER. She has had considerable
experience in all that pertains to
CUTTING, FITTING AND MAKING
Suits, Cloaks, and Ladies and Children's Garments
generally, and viii promise neatness and prompt
tude. Residence adjoining that Of Mr.. n. Myers.
Nov. -, Ise9-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-24
The peabody Incident.

The very pretty little incident in the history
Of Mr.. Peabody which we published several
weeks ago, is no doubt correct, for we find 1t
corroborated by an editorial in the Shepherds
town Register, Of Saturday last,-'H oar o'rH
language
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-24
JEFFERSON INSTITUTE,
CharIestown, Virginia.

rI,HF next Session will commence on Monday,
Sen,e-ier- 1871, ls69, and close on the last
Friday IA June, $50.
English psdnches-MRs. FORREST.
Laf;4-REy. A. c. HoPKISs.
Mathematics and Modern Languages
Miss FAY.
Natural Philosophy, Chemistry
and Physology-DR. c. I. RICHARDSON.
Vocal and Instrumental Music
Miss y. T. FoEREsr.
Being proyided with competent Assistants. every
Languages. Drawing, Music on Piano and Organ,
will be afforded Particular attention will be paid
to Music and pupils will be required to play at the
Musical Sorees when the friends of the pupils can
have an opportunity to judge of their progress.
Vocal Music will be taught in classes as well as
by private lesson.
For Circulars, Terms, &c, apply 10 the Princi-
pal. MRS. A. NJ fohhEol'
July 90, 1869.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-24

To PLANTERS, FARMERS TEAMsTERs-And
others working large number Of Horses and
Stock. hundreds of dollars can be saved annu-
ally by using BELLS WHITE on. 1t will cure
Scratches, Saddle or Collar Calls, Old Sores,
Wounds Strains Bruises, and Swellings of all
kinds Price % cents.
Bss"For sale by Druggists and all prominent
Store keepers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-24
a. b. WOOD, Agent.


HARrER's PgRRY, December Z, 1869.
EprroRs FREE Pass Dear !Sirs:
fscsse notice in your ,rsPer IN
convection with the Time re1aes you have al
ready published, that &c last Passenger Train
North. due at Chaslstcwn at IL p NJ, will run
in advance of tine fifteen minutes so as to connect
AZ Harper71~(erry with "Cinciunati Express Z"
East which leaves here at 5 40 p. NJ. each day ex-
cept Monday. Respectfully,
Alb. WOOD.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-24
FOR THE CASH.

4 FTER year at the credit business have de-
I termined TO abandon it, and will, commen-
cling from January lst, 1870, dispose Of goods for
CASH. except TO those who have paid me regular
" at the expiration of thirty days l hope none
will take offence. but under no circumstances will
the above be deviated from. ". 5. MASON.
January 10. $50.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-24
For the Ca Sh.

WE have determined to abandon the credit bus
mess, and WILL from this date dispose of our goods
only for Cash or Produce except to those who
have paid US regularly at the expiration of thirty
days We hope none win take offence. but under
no circumstances will the above be deviated from.
Jan. 10. 1870. MILLER SMITH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-24
SPECIAL NOTICE

+ HAVE iust received Ready GFOana and pre-
| pared prime LOT Il trese sage also Pepper,
Saitpetre, Cofian,ler Seed and Tosli adrisc those
wanting genuine articles 10 eise ne e1ll.
Nov. Is. ". :. MASON.
TAR. WALKERS California Vinegar Bitter, the
great BLOOD Psrissr--Th The worlds cbAl-
legged 10 produce Say sompound that viii equal
these Bisers ia giving aid or IN fset permanently
caring any aisesse he hgnao fet1.ly -SB5irci "a,
sreA ss cossymp sion, ssrofsla, TIERS and Gaia
neoss ErupuoBs Dyspepsia, Female lrfee ularitirs
and Complains. Liver Complaint Ds.sSsys 81 ma
Kidney ss& Bafder, Ets, just reeei veg ana iof
sale By W >. AAooN'
November IL, 1869.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-24

For SALE-The SPIRIT IF jefferson News
paper Office aud fixtures is advertised at public
auction by trustees-tbe sale to take place on
the 9th day Of February. Until that time it
viii be under the editorial management Of d.
B. Lucas, Esq..-Mr G. w. Haines, publish
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-24
Christmas. Christmas!

nNCE more do ] invite the attention Of fhe peo-
~ pie of Charlestown and surrounding country,
to my large and choice selections of
CHRISTMAS GOODS.
Goods that were bought lowing to the depression
of business in the Eastern cities at very reduced
prices for cash, and will be sold accordingly. II
embraces, in part,
Photograph Albums for Tables Stands and Pock-
cts, Bohemian Glass Toilet Sets. gorgeously deco
rated with Silver and Gold Fancy Card Gases,
Spring Tops, Gum Balls, Games of every descrip-
ton. Portfolios of Morocco and Leather binding,
Portable Writing Desks of Rosewood. Mahogany,
Patent Leather and Morocco, Puzzles, Lady,
Companions, Fancy Boxes, Boxes of French and
Stamped Paper, POmades and Extracts of German
French, English and American manufacture, CO.
lognes of my own and foreign manufacture, Toilet
Soaps, Toilet Powders.
BOOKS OF ALL KINDS,
Religious Sentimental, Comic, dc.; POems-Lu-
eife, Lady of the Lake, SCOTS, &C; Toy and Pic
ture Books for Children in an endless variety. In
fact my stock embraces most any and every thing
suited for the painest the most fastidious. Be
forepurchssing elsewhere, solicit examination.
Dec. 90, 1869. w. ;. MASON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-24
Merchants Hotel.

We direct attention to the advertisement of
the Merchant Hotel, Baltimore. Mr.. Schofield
is an experienced hotel keeper and is always
attentive to his guests. Mr.. James c. Levy,
his Clerk, is obliging, and gives general salts
faction to visitors. The house has undergone
thorough repairs-haying been painted and re-
arranged. &c
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-24

kerosene ExPLosIoN-A Kerosene lamp,
at the Barber Shop Of Samuel Brown in this
town, had its top blown out on Thursday night
last. No damage done except the burning Of
the hy-catchers pendant from the ceiling.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-24

We learn that the Alton House, a large hotel
in Alton, Illinois, including the furniture, be-
longing to b. T. Burke, Esq, formerly of this
place, was consumed by fire few weeks since.
Loss $50, OOO-insurance SIS, OOO-Shep.
RCv
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-24

GoDEY's LADYs Book for February has
reached us, and is well filed number, with
the usual variety of entertaining reading, use
full patterns, recipes &C., &c. Published by
l.. a. Cooley, Philadelphia. SO per annum.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-24
Notice.

DERS0NS knowing themselves indebted TO nc
viii come forward and settle at once az no fur.
Their indulgence will be given.
Nov. Is, '69. JOHN s. EAsTERDAY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-24

PETERSoN's LADy'S MAGAZINE for February
received. This is very desirable and cheap
Notwithstanding vast amount Of inter
estins and useful matter for very small ex-
pcnse-only 50 per annum. Published by G..
J. Peterson, SOC Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-24
notice.!

rTNHE firm of D. HUMPHREYS co.. was dis
solved on March lst, 1869. On their books
many unsettled accounts still remain these can
have no longer indulgence than January lst 1870,
after which date they will be placed in the hands
Of the law for Collection. After JANUARY lst. Is
20. allaccounts will fall due 30 days after purchase.
At the expiration Of each month statements will be
rendered and prompt payment expected.
Dec. 20, ls69-tf. JAS. LAW. H00FF.
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Notice.

4 IL persons indebted to Us will please come
n forward and settle their accounts We want
goods, and your promises won't pay for them.
You have gotten onr goods, and we want you 10
pay for them without any more delay.
AISQUITH d WASHINGTON
Nnremher q 1850
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NORTH Caroline Tar fsl sale by
De. 6. JAS. LAw. liuOfE.
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baltimore Markets.
New Schedule.
ON MAIN STEM

Mail Trains East and West connect at Weaverton
with Trains for Hagerstown, Chambersburg, dc.
on W6P BRANCH:
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HlH GOODS AND HIDTGEl PRICES.

AsSorlaem Gcaefql and S'Ocs Complete
NRUSSELL A LUCAS have the pleasure Of In
forming their friends and customers tina, they
have just finished opening their entire stock Of
Fall and Winter Goods,
and for extent in variety, superiority Of quality
and cheapness in price, will bear comparison with
any offered in the county. Among the stock on
hand, itmay suffice TO enamerste the following, -
DRESS GOODS OF EVERY VARIETY.
Hats and Caps,
BDots dai Shoes.
QuerhSndrt,
Ready made Clbthinx, drawers and shirts % the
best quality, Neck Tics. Butterflies, Cuffs aud Col
lars, Socks, Iiandkcrehiefs, Buck and Sheepskin
Gloves, Nubias Hoods, Breakfast Sbawls, School
Saichels, Carpet Bags, Looking Glasses. eeuer-
al variety OF Lamps, Lamp Oil, Table Oh Cloths,
Tobacco, Snuff, Pipes and Stems.
LARGE STOCK OF GROCERIES.
An grades Of white and Brown Sugars. syruPs
and Molasscs Rio and Laguyra Coffee, Roasted
Coffee, Teas, Water. Soda, Mushroom aud Lemon
Crackers. Ginger Snaps, Yeast Powder, Hams,
Sides and Shoulders, Lard Corn Meal and Flour.
We. Our goods are offered at the lowest prices
20 cover cost, and solicit examination by all
as to quality and price. Terms Cash, or Country
Produce. 7. 4 l..
October IS, 1869.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-24
Charlestown, w. Va.

WE have just received. aud are now oe.riug
w for sale, on the most reasonable terms. one
of tho largest and bet selected ass,n tnents OF
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-09-30
Our Lumberton correspondence.
We call attention to the communicate,

We call attention to the communication
of "Mack," published Oh our first page.
We had seen the letter CT blue Springs
in the Standard of the 18th inst, but had
paid little attention to it. We supposed,
of course, it was written by some Radical
who was sore ut the defeat of Col. Dock
cry, from whom the correspondent proba-
bly, expected some favor, but the letter of
''Mack" puts rather g. new face on the
matter. It seems that some aspirant for
Congressional honors wrote the communi-
cation to the Standard; and, judging by
''Mack's" description of the author, whom
he seems to know, it was not Col. Dock
cry. Indeed, although we have heard
that the latter gentleman has changed his
mind on the subject of general amnesty
since the election, We think he is too
shrewd politician to oppose the removal
of Col. WADDRIh's disabilities after his
private and public pledges on the subject
He wonld have everything to lose and
nothing to gain by s1ch course.
But who is Blue Springs?" We have
been trying to fit the measure which
" Mack " has drawn in such caustic lines.
If "Mack - is to be relied on, the indi-
vidnal is a cOrpulent office holder who is
very sore on the subject of social ostra-
cism, but very ambitious and not very
scrupulous as to the means to be used in
order to crafty his ambition. His COM
pliments to the JOURNAL as Il bold advo-.
cate of Democratic principles and the only
true exponent of them among all the news
papers of the State, is rather overpower-
ing, bnt we fear he is not good Judge on
that subject, inasmuch as his own record
according to g Mack, exhibits confusion
of ideas on politics.
In reading the communication of ''Bue
Springs" we were much entertained by
the evident expectation Of the writer that
differences Of taste as to names would
create divisions Ill our party That is,
indeed, forlorn hope. When We rid the
State of present evils when we restore
the purity of our judiciary and put gentle
men on the Bench who will not prostitute
their office by writing anonymous lies for
political purposes, as Tourgee and others
have done when we shall get the whole
machinery of the State government in
WORKING order, and in honest hands when,
in word. We have nothing else to oocupy
ourselves with. we will consid6rthe subject
OF polite Al names, as representing political
ideas, bnt even then there will be no
division in the opposition to such an or
ganization as that which has had con .rol
OF our affairs for the past two wears
Again, we ask. who is 81 Blue Springs
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-09-30
The Situation of Francs

More than mortal wisdom would be re-
q1ired to predict the result of the events
now taking place in Europe All human
foresight has been baff1ed up to this time,
and we can only wait In mute wonder for
the anal rssplt,
Up to this time, notwii hstandiDg her
repeated defeats, France has maintained
the honor OF her arms. Although outnum-
bered aud outmaneuvred by the superior
skill aud foresight of the Prussians. the
French armies have fought with desperate
yalor, aud have inflicted upon the yictQrs
losses doubtless much greater than their
own. Even the cap:tu!atiou at Sedan,
duced by the Prussian official accounts 10
80, 900 men, and preceded by four days OF
the most desperate fighting on record
against forces, at least DOUBLE does not
reflect dieeredit either upon the Chief or
the soldiers who suceumbed and he, the
gallant McMahon, might still exclaim, like
Francis the first, after Pavia: 'sTout est
perdu hors rhonneur.
But with France. even in her critical po-
sition, ali Is no! lost, ii the nation will only
rise to the height of the situation. Four
hundred thousand men behind the fortif-
cations of Paris, and with plenty of arms
and ammunition ought 10 hold out
til they have boiled down for food every
old boot i'll the city. The brave burghers
Of Ley den and the sturdy Huguenote OF La
Rochelle did it in their day, and what % n
have cnce endured, other men can endure
4 bOl Il
against Prussian force less than its own
garrison, two millions OF men if necessary
ought by that time to be ready to fall up
on the Prnssians and to destroy or capture
the last nan of them before ever they can
reach the Rhine. Were France led by
guch man as the first Napoleon, or a Lee,
or a Jackson, instead of humbly suing for
peace through Jules Favre, she would
boldly throw away the scabbard and refuse
to hear of peace as long as an armed en-
envy remains on her soil.
| But what defeat and disaster have not
been able to take from her, she is throw
ing away herself. GA house divided
against itself cannot stand" There is
none to lead-none who can make himself
trusted and obeyed. Like the Jews when
Titus was laundering at the gates of Jeru-
salem, the French seem about to turn their
arms against each other, and to accomplish
the suicide of their country.
Here, again, human foresight is bafied.
Will discussion ia Paris open the gates to
| the Prussians ? Perhaps so. Wi the
Reds overpower this hesitating Provisional
Government, and if so, what will Ire
suit be
The Reds are those who have moth ing TO
lose except their country and their pride in
its glory. Those men are ignorant, fanat-
ical, deluded and dangerous, but no doubt
of it they will fght-fght with terrible
energy. If they get the government in
their hands, farewell to all hopes for peace
but instead, look for a devouring flame
which may consume every throne and dy-
nasty in Europe. They are descendants
morally and physically of those terrible
Sans-culottes of '93, who decreed that
Lyons and Toulon should be RACED
to the ground, and who would have
| treated Paris in the same way