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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-06-04
Southern Horsemanship.

At the Prospect Park fitting tournament on
Saturday. the first prize for accomplished horse
mausbip was awarded to Eddie Gallaher, son
OIL y. Gallaler, editor Of the JUgmo Free
Press. better known as the d" Old Family Jour
nal. puJlishcdat Charlestown, jefferson C5uu-
tv. West Virginia. Some Of our city papers
sheer at the accomplishments of these young
gentlemen from the South. and think their
riding does not amount to much. Well. grant
ed that it does not. it is in proof that thew ex-
eel our Northern riders. It is also a fact that
we never saw so much poor riding as in the
East That which is called graceful horseman-
shipin Central Park. or in that vicinity. would
be hooted out Of existence at the West or South.
1.-THE Young gentlemen who Won the prizes
in hi. tournament could be induced to give
lessons her, in that accomplishment in which
thew ius,'vclaim such proficiency. thew would
be patronizsd TO the fullest extent No. one
man IN a hundred who rides a horse knows how
to sit him well. There are natural riders. and
those who never can learn theaccompIishment.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-06-04
Old Fogy!

It is the custom Of certain heather savage
tribes to turn the aged out to die, when they
can be Of no further service to others. and are
even rendered, through infrmity, incapable Of
taking care Of themselves Tho Indications
are that an enlightened Christian nation is
approaching an extreme Of civilization which
threatens t0mcct this Of Jarbarsm-nay. even
TO Guido the heartlcss savage in this respect.
Young America in the intensity Of his esoism
and seli-suaicioncy, has applied the contempt
uous eVithst GA Fogy' 10 the men who have
by hard battling with adversely, and serious
study Of lic's lessons, learned such wisdom as
they could only acquire by experience. He
regards the "hoary head not as a "crown
ofglory' an evidence Of second childhood,
and would push aside the grey haired sire
from posts of responsibility and trust that he
f5rsooth-tho g.ddy youth-may have room
10 expand bis imaginary genius, and exercise
The extraordinary capabilities with which, in
lis own opinion, he is 50 abuudantly endowed
and in which Leso far excels his predecessor.
And while VIC would be the last TO depre-
cate the proper spirit Of OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,
of public energy aud jmProyementwhich we
ore proud and delighted 70 see springiugup all
around us; and while we rejoice at new iuvcu-
ti5ns Of al, kinds for saving time and labor;
We, We DO very deeply dsplora this fashion Of
d D. q
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-06-04
A Ludicrous Affair.

A few DAYS since young Barbarian, from
the red-brush region of Barbour county, paid
our old citizen Jack Male and his family
visit: and we believe the visitors name was
also Male. After dinner Jack excused him
self, when he and his boys went into the gar
den to work, leaving a daughter TO do the hon
ors Of the occasion. Jack is a widowerl
Jack had not been out very long till the visi-
tor Male attempted to intrude his attentions
too strongly upon the female, when she step
ned 10 the door and excitedly called to her
father. And here the fun came in. Jack
rushed for the house-and the culprit rushed
from the house. Onto the railroad they go,
and down the track at 2:4O speed the poor
devil first named running for dear life, the
father and sons in pursuit, shouting at the top
of their voices, to every one in sight, Halt him
Stop him Kill him! Knock him down
iuterspersed with divers expletives BY this
time the attention of some hundred quarry
hands was attracted, and such unearthly yells
as they sent up, the readers may imagine.
The race continued for about quarter Of a
mile and just now the fleeing party was about
to encounter a squad of men on the repairs.
Here was dilemma, Jack and the boys were
at his heels. He must escape,-into Three
Fork creek he plunged, and after some most
ludicrous displays, up and down and under
the water, made the oppOsiteshore, Jack show
eriug his anatLemas after him. The fugitive
did not stop his gait, and it is thought he is
still fleeing to the mountains Of Hepsidam,
where the Lion roareth and the Whangdoodlc
mourneth, for he certainly will never stop in
the wilds of Barbour, for fear of Jacks yenge-
auce.-GrGflon Sentinel
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-06-04
Scissors.

Mrs Harriet NJ. Wilson, wife Of Hon. Henry
Wilson. United States Senator from Massachu-
setts died at Natick, Mass, on Saturday after
noon. after protracted illness. Mrs. Wilson,
from her long residence in Washington, was
we'll known at the national capital, where she
enjoyed the esteem of many intimate friends.
A Young man sent his father ian old farmer
in the country his photograph, accompanied
with request for aid, as he was poor, and re-
ouired money for the necessaries Of life. The
old man looked over the photograph, and then
responded: "You can't be very poor, to be
living among marble vases and statues, and
flowers. and nice furniture, such as your picter
shows"
Michael Howard, the first coEored cadet at
West Point, arrived there last week. He is
from Mississippi, and is of purely African de-
scent. He was received rather coldly by the
cadets.
Mr.. Sutherland Ross, an old citizen of Roam
oke county, Va, was gored to death by a pet
bull some days ago.
The thirty-fye colored men who voted the
democratic ticket in Lynchburg. Va, last week
are to have their names entered upon roll Of
honor.
The Danville, VA conservatives elected
their town ticket Thursday by only six MAORI
ty. The radicals elected two out Of the eight
members of the council.
Actual famine exists among the poorer clas-
SEES in the counties of Appomattox, Prince Ed
ward and Nottoway, Va, which were ruthless
" sacked by Grants army in 1865, from the
effects Of which even the richest citizens have
never recovered.
Five negroes were elected to the Petersburg,
Va, city council last week, and only three
radicals. The rest, sixteen in number, are con-
seryatves.
The United States Senate on Friday night
week confirmed Ex-Governor Wells as United
States District Attorney for Virginia.
John T. Hamlet, republican, has been elect
ed member Of the Virginia Senate from Prince
Edward county, to fill the vacancy occasioned
by the death of Senator Bland, conservative,
who was killed by the recent calamity at Rich
mond.
Victor Hugos next novel is to have Old
John Brown for its hero.
One Of the editors of the Detroit Free Press,
the leading democratic journal of Michigan, is
a colored man.
Mary Written, famous female pickpockct,
has been committed to jail in Boston in default
of $4,000 bail.
A negro who was trying to cut the throat
of white man, at one of the voting places
was shot in Norfolk on Thursday
Whitcwashed walls will not rub of if tho
lime is thus prepared: Mix half pailful Of
lime and water take half pint of -four, make
a starch of it and pour it hot into the white
wash; stir it well
At the recent election Capt. NJ S. Brown
for a time 4 resident of our town, was elected
City Sergeant of Winchester by majority o.
ISL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-06-04

TXAMINE the Wood Reaper before purchasing,
i as il contains, as a Reaper and Mower, more
advantages than any machine in the market For
sale by JAG. ia" hooff'
FOR SALE.
A WESTINGHOUSE Threshing Machines or
n 10 horse power-in perfect order, lor sale Dy
June 4, 1870. JAS. LA" hoofr'
Jnns JAS. LAW. H0OFF.
n EFRIGERATORS, Water Coolers and Freez-
IL ers, for sale by JAS. LAW noor.
CtHOICElot of Bacon Hams, Prime Seed do P9ta-
| , toes, for sale by JAS. LAW. HooFf.
SCyTHE Sna,hes and Grain Cradles, Genuine
- Waldron Grain and Grass Scy thes, Tor sale py
June 4. JAo. LIZ"
"ORSE and Hand Hay and Grain Kakes; LOT
saie he JAS. LAW. HO0FF.
TIIIRE Baskets and Wire Horse Mnzzle 81, Tor
~ ssIe bv JAS. LAW. HO0FF.
UvHETsTONES, Rifles. and Bushnelps nar-
w yester Sharpcner. JAS. LAW. HoofF.
TUBS. Rims, Spokes, Shafts, Poles, &c; Co, for
sale by Jas. Law noo
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-06-04
A Meeting of the COlOred Citizens.

A meeting Of the colorcl citizens was held
on wednesday Evening last at the Col0red
Baptist Church in Charlestown, to listen to adj
dresses from Messrs. Andrew Hunter and VII
liam II. Trayers who had been politely invited
to appear before them for the purpose Of adj
vising them as to their general duties as citi-
zeas. There was large attendance, the
church being well filed by attentive hearers.
The speakers presented their views at length
on the various subjects in which they supposed
their audience felt and should feel the deepest
interest. They pointed out carefully the
weishty duties and responsibilities which have
in the last few years been deyolyed upon the
colorcd people; exhortedthem to prepare them
selves diligently for an intelligent exercise OF
heirrights and privileges; and cautioned them
AGAINST the instructions and selfish counsels
Of designing men, who would court them for
their power, and after using them for base and
ignoblo purposes cast them of as useless and
worthless things.
The attempt which had been made to antag-
onize the races, to produce feelings Of hostility
between them, was strongly and earnestly de-
uounccd. 1t was shown that such q state Of
things was both unnatural and wicked; tina.
there was not only no reason forit, but that OF
the contrary there were the strongest motives
on the part Of both races. TO cultivate and es
tablish the most amicable relations with eacl
other. These things were demanded by soun,
policy and by the best interests Of both parties
The sound and practical ideas thus candidly
submitted, were received in a spirit Of tic ut
most kindness, and with evident thaukfulness
and we doubt not that the exceedingly interest
ing proceedings Of the evening viii be product
i've Of great good.
Several Of the leading white citizens Of thu
town were present on the occasion. BY re
quest q few remarks we're delivered by Thoma
c. Green and Samuel Rijcuour, Esqs., aftc
the addresses Of Messrs. Hunter and Trayer
were concluded
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-06-04
Night

\ light in the room at night is bad for the
ewes and the nerves; a kerosene lamp turned
down low gives out pernicious gases. Where
a light must be used, a home-madetaperis good
and costs nothing. Pinch up the middle of a
bit of unsizcd paper between thumband finger,
twist it spirally till it has point tie It tight
" with thread around the neck Of this point,
and cut circle around it about one and one
quarter inches in diameter, and hatten out the
taper all around the point till it stands up at
right angles to the rest. When the taper is to
be burned. set it on a thin slice of cork on a
saucer Of lard touch the tip of the taper with
lard and light it.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-06-04

The Sauuton Spectator says" No man Of
ordinary perception and reflection can doubt
that our institutions are undergoing a gradual
and radical change. The Constitution Of the
United States is almost dead letter, an eyan-
mate form, and the only Supreme law Of the
land is the will of Congress. The checks and
balances adopted by the founders Of the Gov
eminent for the preservation Of our political
equilibrium are all destroyed, and the ESeeu
tive and judiciary departments absorbed by
Congressional oligarcby. The only hope Of
the country is a union Of all conservative men,
to wrcst the Government from the hands which
now hold the reins, and which arc bent on
turning the car of liberty into Juggernaut Of
Dospotism, crushing beneath its ponderous
wheels the last vestigcs Of FREQ Institutions"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-06-04

Az UGLY RUNoR.-It was currently ru-
mored Saturday, says the Richmond Enquirer,
that Mr.. Chahoon was before the grand jury
upon a very grave charge, in connection with
matter which it is alleged occurred more than
a year ago We had heard of it before the
election, but did not think it proper to drag it
into the canvass until it had been legally in
ycstgatcd Some of our over-zcalous friends
thought differently, but the Conservative press
declined saying anything about it, 1t has
nothing to do with politics If true we trust
he will be properly dealt with if untrue, that
he may be thoroughly indicated, so that here
after DO faint Of suspicion may attach to his
name.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-06-04

Rev. DR.. RmrLE.-This popular and emil
ncnt Pastor of the Presbyterian church Of this
place, left in one Of the Bremen Steamers this
week for Europe Ga Sunday last, he deliver
parting sermon to his Congregation. 1t was
able and touching. He takes with him the
sincere prayers Of his Congregation, and Of
the whole community for his safe return. He
is expected to be absent about FIVE months, re-
turning the last of October-NwtRsJ,rg
Star.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-06-04
Incendiarisms.

On Saturday night last, the place of business
of Kerns & Gotzondeaner was fired, by some
party unknown, which resulted in the dcstruc-
ton of the front of the building, together with
the contents, including the account-books, &c.
About 8 o'clock on Tuesday morning, our
quiet denizens were again aroused from their
sIumbcrs by the shrill cry of " Fire! Fire -
After investigation, we found the fiery clement
waging its fury upon the stable of Mr. James
Yaumoter, resulting in its total destruction :;
and badly damaging property contiguous there
to.
On this same night the stables of Dr. Car
penter and Mr. JOS A. Isanogle were fired, but
passers-by noticing it, the fire was quellcd,
thereby frustrating the intent of the incendia-
-NqytHSJwg Star
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-06-04
LIFE INSURANCE

Regarding Life InsHronce as one Of the yitalv
important subjects Of the present DAY in which eve.
ry man, woman and child should be interested. We
shall take great pleasure in keeping it before the
people, as a prominent feature Of the bulletin and
Journal, believing that We can render our fellow
men no greater service than 10 impress upon all.
rich and poor, the necessity Of providing for a
rainy day, by ayailing themselves Of the shelter
ing protection afforded By the many substantial
Life Insurance Companies Of the country.
Although the Managing Editor Of this paper il
not without number Of years experience as a
journalist, in addition % biz long familiarity with
wall street matters yet he does not expect to rely
entirely on his own pen to entertain his reader.
ID IS his purpose 10 enlist the cooperation ofsons
the best talent Of the country as writers for hi,
columns.
Subscription PIvE DOLLARS per annum. Adver
tisements TwESrr-FiyE cents per line. Liberalar-
rangements made with annual ADVERTISING patrop.
Publication day every Saturday. after . N.
so az to give a review Of the week in Wall street
aud Real Estate markets. Address,
RO. II. GALLAHER,
Nos. and New Street,
NEW YORK
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-06-04
Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given to ROSE and JANET
y RANSOM, daughters of John and Mary Ran
SON, tColorcd, that there is in my hands some mo
ney due to each of them from the Estate Of Rachel
Craig, which will paw over to them if called on
in Charestown, jefferson County, W. Va.
DAVID HOWELL,
Executor Of Estate of X. Craig.
June I. 1S7O-3t
Valley Spirit, ChonJersbUrg, Pa, copy 81. and
seuiLW
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-06-04

The Democratic State Convention Of Ohio
met at Columbus Wednesday morning. AZ
ter the appointment of temporary Chairman
and Secretary and Committee on Resolutions,
the Convention took a recess until two o'clock.
At the afternoon session, after the appointment
Of a permanent Chairman, nominations were
made for several State officers. The COM
mittee on the subject presented a series Of res
olutions denouncing in strong language the
iniquities of the present tariff, the system Of
internal revenue, the prohigacy of the present
Administration of the Federal Government,
&c, &c, which were adopted
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-06-04
PROSPECTUS.
GALLAHER'S
FINANCIAL BULLETIN
AND
Real Estate Jo1Irnal

UNDER the above title il is proposed to publish a
Weekly paper Of sixteen pages, (sizc Of Harper's
WeckRy,) to be devoted to the great interests Of
FINANCE, REAL Estate, INrERsAL IxrRo ,Eyfy1s,
and COMMERCE.
The protector Of this enterprise feels confident
that there is an opening for such publication as
he proposes to issue, it will, in addition 10 Civ
ing the substance well as the sAado- Of passing
events in WALL SrREgr and other great FIsAycrAL
centres, give an itome Of all that pertains to the
REAL Estate IMPROVEMENTS Of New York CITY and
ITS environs and also keep its readers posted in re-
gard to the ISrERSAL IMPROVEMENTS Of the coun-
try at argc-no: forgetting the leading featurcso Of
American Commerce.
Ofcourse it il not contemplated TO enter into p.
laborate details Of everything connected with the
leading subjects proposed TO be discussed in the
columns Of our journal, nor yet do we exclude all
other topics than those enumerated above.
While we start out 10 make the four great in.
terests designated prominent, because we are aim
ing to attract the patronage Of a class Of readers
who are most apt 10 discuss them yet we shall try
to throw into our columns. from time 10 time, sui-
Gent MISCELLANY to make THE BCLLErfS AND
Journal acceptable to the general reader.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-06-04

my dear boy, said lady to prccocious
youth of sixteen, does your father design
you to tread the intricate and thorny paths Of
profcssion-the straight and narrow paths of
the ministry, or revel in the dowery fields of
litcrature?" "No marin dad says he's go
ing to set me to work in the later field
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-06-04

THE EVERETT HoUsE.-This Hotel is justly
deserving Of generous patron age. Everything
in and about the house possesses the air of
neatness and order, and from positive personal
knowledge. we can assure all who may chance
to pass that way, that should they find it ne
cessary to patronizc a hotel, they can find no
better in the city. Gentlemanly proprietor,
attentive servants. good fare, and ample and
acceptable accommodations in every respect,
constitute its recommendations Iryou should
visit Martinsburg, stop at the Everett House
FaymouW TjrgiajdR
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-06-04

B. s, o. 4. f. TAxEs.-At the late meeting
of the Supervisors of Jefferson County, the
following Order was passed:
Ordered, That John D. Staley be APP
pointed a delegate from Jefferson County to
meet delegates from the counties Of Marshall,
Wetzell Marion, Taylor, Preston, Mineral,
Hampshire, Morgan and Berkeley, at Grafton,
on the 4th day Of July next, for the purpose
Of considering what measures should be adopt
ed for the purpose of collecting the taxes due
said counties fromthe B. & 0, Railroad Com
pany.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-06-04
Straved or Stolen

TNROM the " Mt Hammond" farm, on the night
! ofthe 23d Of May, a DARK BAY MARE
COLT. She had a mark on the thigh under the
tail-looks as If she had been hooked by a COW.
Ten Dollars reward will be given for the return
Of the Colt to me- II. +. SCHULTZ.
June 1. lS10-3t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-06-04

EscATE OF PGsoSEEs.-Whccrug May
ST. While a young lady, daughter Of tie
jai'er. and her assistants We're taking break
fast 20 the prisoners in the county Jail this
morning. they were forced into the cell and
locked mp by means Of false key Twelve
prisoners succeeded in opening the hall door,
and quietly locking up the ja,ler's family in
cells. walked out into the streets in broad day
and escaped. But four have been rocaptured
up to this hour. One Of the prisoners, who
was indicted for murder, and refused to enter
into tie conspiracy, gave the alarm upon the
escape OF his companions.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-06-04

Mr.. George Turner, an old and well known
citizen Of this town, died at the residence Of
his son-in-law, 3lr. joel /. Nixon, on Friday
evening last, in the 18th year of his age. For
many years Judge Turner was the active
and popular 4" Mine host" of the Mansion
H9nse. "-LgNdoul Mirror.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-06-04

TIVE undersigned Agents for the "Bcndersville
l Nurseries," are now making tour Of this and
adjoining Counties, soliciting orders for
Fruit & Ornamental IrceS,
Small Fruits. Cemetery Shrubbcry, Roses, DC. Of
great variety and most superior species. Also,
HEDGE FENCING which will turn Stock in three
years. We warrant everything we sell, and will
replace such do not grow. We are now rcceiv-
ing orders for the Fall planting.
ROTH & DIXON,
June 1, ls70-jm. Agents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-06-04

The Senate has passed bill providing for a
territorial Government for the District Of Col
umJa, with Governor, Legislature, aud
Delegate to Congress
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-06-04

A CHOICE Stock Of HARVEST GROCERIES
" Just reeeived-Sugars, Cofiees, Teas, Ricc,
Cheese, Crackers, Spices Soaps, Cider Vinegar,
Syrups and Moasses, Candles, Indigo, Salt, &c,
for sale low by
Nav 30, lsIO-3t GEO F.. CORDELL& co.
5Ess-Rags, Country Produce and the CASH
taken in exchange for Goods
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-06-04
ILLUSTRATIONS
PERSONAL SKETCHFS

PERSONAL SKETCHES.
It's our design 10 give personal sketches and
"reminiscences, occasionally accompanied by por-
traits, Of the prominent Financial. Rent Esfafe.
Rd'trood md Commercial men who have passed OF
the scene Of action, a. well as those now before the
public And we shall also illustrate our pages
with representation of improved REAL EsrArE and
many other objects Of interest germane To our pub
LEGATION
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-06-04

VALLEY RAunoAD.-On Thursday last the
people Of Roanoke voted in favor Of a county
subscription to the Valley railroad The vote
stood $50 for, and $50 against the PROPOSE
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-06-04

GAPES N CHIckENs.-W. r. Bunnell Of
Bridgeport, Conn, in the Farmer says: Mix
in a tablespoonful Of soft soap all the meal it
viii hold, and give It to brood Of ten or twelve
All that die from taking it, or all
that die from the gapes after taking it, viii
pay for at any price
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-06-04
$3.50 REWARD.

CtTRAYED from me nj Harper's Ferryon Friday
= night week, SMALL YELLOW DOG: lis
ears are trimmed and his name is Scott He bad
on Wire Collar marked II. WHEN. lie was last
seen at 'Camcron's Depot. The above reward will
be paid upon delivery at Sappington Hotel, in
CharlcstOwn. y. Z. HAMMOND.
Nav 30 1870.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-06-04
The stewart House,
Formerly adjoining Court House
MARTISSBgRG, w. VA.

rE'HE undersigned having leased this well known
and popular house, and having rcttted aud
furnished it in ample style is prepared 10 furnish
to the travelling public, as well as to transient and
permanent boarders, the best Of
II O IT Ell accom- NJ o d A II IONS.
His TABLE will be supplied with the beet the
market affords. Rooms, airy and convenient, and
servants polite and obIiging.
The STABLES attached 20 the Hotel will be at
tended by trusty and competentcd Ostlcrs.
IA Passengers taken 10 and from the Cars.
May 80, 1870. JAS. 4. BOYD.
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