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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-18

The Governor Of West Virginia enters upon
his term Of Office on the Fourth Of March-the
Legislature closes its session about the same
time. No opportunity is afforded tho Cover
nor for recommending such legislation as he
may think most desirable or necessary to the
successful administration Of the government.
The Legislature has had before it the recon-
mendations of the retiring officer, but the in
coming Governor has had no chance to be
heard, no influence upon the legislation by
which be is to be guided and upon which the
success of his administration depends Wheel
ing Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-18

DISTRESSING ACcIDEET.-OnS Saturday last
while Rev. j. R. Jones, of Millwood, was per-
forming the last sad rites over the body of Mr.
Garland Wheotley, at his residence in Warren
county, about three and half miles from
White Post, the house caught fire on the roof
from the chimney. The large concoursc Of
people assembled at the funeral were Fortunate
ly enabled to stop the progress of the flames,
and save the house. The body of the deceased
was borne from the house during the progress
of the ire-the hurry and confusion adding
pang to the already mourning family.
[Ciarke Courier.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-18
Saturday, February Is, 1871.
Repeal of the Test Oath.

The Senate Bill to repeal the Test Oath
passed the House of Representatives last week
by vote Of yeas lls, nays so, and is as fol-
lows:
That when any person who is not rendered
ineligible to Office by the provisions ofthe l4th
Amendment shall be elected or appointed to
any office OF honor or trust under the govern
ment of the United States, and shall not be
able on accotint of his participation in the late
rebellion to take the oath prescribed in the act
of Congress approved ID July, 1862, said per-
sons in lieu Of said oath before entering upon
the duties of said Office shall take and sub
scribe the oath prescribed In an act of Con-
gress entitled an act prescribing an oath Of
office to be taken by persons from whom legal
disabilities shall have been removed, approved
July l1th. 1868.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-18

General W. 7. Singleton, assessor of the
first district Of West Virginia, died on Satur-
day night last and the fact was telcsraphcd to
the internal revenue bureau the next morning.
and the mails from that locality, received at
the same tine, were filled with applications
from candidates for bis place. The choice
was quickly determined upon, and Hon I,aac
II. Duyall is the lucky successor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-18

A Western editor on entering his Office, and
seeing his apprentice boy cutting some queer
capers, called out to him, jim, what are you
doing on the foor?" "Why, sir, have had
4 shock ?" "a shock % =" Yes, SIR" What
kind of shock ?" Why, sir" said the
lad, gas7ing, cone OF your subscribers came
in during your abscnce-said he owed for two
years subscription-paid it-and also paid
another year in advance"
Even less than the above would shock
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-18
Andrew Hunter,

Solicitor in Matters of Bankruptcy,
HAVING specially prepared for the business
and not being excluded from the United
States Courts: will prosecute. diligently, all ap-
picatous for the benefit Of the late Bankrupt law,
committed to him.
Nsr NE viii regularly attend the Federal Court
40 Ci3rksburg, and elsewhere as the cases may re-
Charlestown, July 25, ls67-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-18
POETRY.
From Appleton's Joarndi.
WAITING FOR AN ANSWER"

WAITING FOR AN ANSWER"
Dark, dropping eyes in dreamy glory;
Dear, futtering heart so kind and true;
Fair page whcreon is writ the story
Forever old, yet new
All 10 mesh Of dreams entangled
Oh, breathe thy words ofrapt delight,
Sweet lips-twin petals of the rose bespangled
With diamond dews of night
No longer DER thy distafl leaning,
To one lone, longing heart that waits,
Thy message send Of deepest meaning,
Thou kindest of the Fates!
Without, the happy birds are singing
Their last song in the gathering gloom;
And languorous airs soft scents are bringing
From musky buds and bloom.
Still wrapt within thy dreams enhancing;
Still toying with yon necklace fair;
Still dropped thine eyes, nor ever glancing
Up from that page, so fair.
Oh gentle word Of all completeness!
Offender grace and loyeliness!
Fair messenger, with all thy ileetne:s,
Bear thou her answer-"Yesw
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-18

How VIRGINIA Has CARED ron a Usf-
vERsITY.-The University Of Virginia has re-
ceived, from the year 1920 to 1865, loans, do
nations and annuites amounting to $93S, $50 /;
and since 1865, SS2,545. The statement Of
the chairman of the faculty Of the University
gives the amount Of moneys appropriated by
the State for that institution from 1919 to 1871
at $1,000 ,3G4, and estimates the value Of
State property at S779,OO7 SO, which includes
the donation of 100000 by Samuel Miller, of
Lynchburg. The total number of students
free OF tuition fees to 1871 was 1851, Of
which number GG2 were State students. A
large number of the State studente were board
ed free of charge between 1916 and 1851
The total number Of matriculates was 13,491, ,
of which 1912 were from other States and
countries. The amount expended for non-pay-
ing students was Sl2S,l55. The amount
brought into and retained in the State by the
University is estimated at $4,47G,sOO, and
that brought into the State indirectly by the
University is estimated at $500 900.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-18

A RocKISGnAM GiRL.-1'hc man who gets
one of our best Rockingham girls for wife,
docs a splendid business for himself No
portion of the country that we have ever seen
or heard Of can furnish more enterprising wo-
men than ours a widower in Clarke county,
Va, had the good fortune to get one of our
Rockingham girls, who, from her poultry
alone, the past season, made almost enough to
support small family. This lady raised from
FIVE turkey hens 80 turkeys. In addition to
these she raised between 300 and 400 chick
ems. She sent 40 of her turkeys to Washington
the week before Christmas, and obtained for
them 20 cents per pound, the lot bringing
$91. 10. She has sold Sill. 10 worth of
poultry this fall and winter. In one month
she gathered and sold 50 dozen of eggs. This
lady is young housekeeper, too, and has the
care Of growing family upon her hands
Rockingham RegjSter.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-18
Oct. l, lS7O-6m.

Awarded 10
CHARLES NJ. STIETF,
For the best Pianos, over Baltimore. New York,
Philadelphia and Boston Manufacturers.
OFFICE AND New WARERoOM No. NORTH
LIBERTY ST., BALTIMORE, MD.
The Stieh's Pianos contain all the latest i'm
provements to be found in n first class Piano, with
additional improvements of his owl invention not
to be found in other instruments The tone, touch
and finish of their instruments cannot be eXcelled
BY any manufactured.
Second Hand Pianos always on hand, from S75
to $500.
Paror Organs from the best makers, from $50
to $3.50.
Referees who have our Pianos in use:-
Gen. X. +. Lee Lexington, Virginia. Gen.
Robt. Ransom, Wilmington, n. C.. Gen. d. IL.
Hill Charlotte, y. c. Governor John Letcher,
Lexington, Virginia. b. F. Harrison, Warren
Ebv, John j. Packet, John Burns, Andrew Al
dridge, Charles Langdon, ThOs. c. Lakeland DR..
Cordell, VIM. G. Butler, Thos. y. Isbe, of JefIer-
son County.
Send for Circular containing 1000 names of per-
sons in the South who have bought the Stief Piano
since the close of the War.
TERMS LIBERAL. 4 call is solicited.
December 3, lS70-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-18
WNI. II. TRANERS,
kwwnuN wy 4w TkW

Cler's,,o,-n. Jefferson County Tirgini1,
WILL practice in the Courts OF this County ana
w the adjoining Counties.
Orrfrr next d1or tO the residence Of Maj. W. =.
Hawks. audnearly opposite the " Carter House.
Nov %, lS65.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-18

Men Of means are often the meancst men.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-18
The stewart House,"
Formerly Ramer's-adjoining Court House,
NIARTINSBUSG, w. VA.

TINHE undersigned having leased this well known
and popular house, and having reiitted and
furnished it in ample style is prepared to furnish
the travelling public, well as to transient and
permanent bOarders, the best of
HOTELA CCOM NJ O d \ 7 ! o Ms.
His TABLE will be supplied with the best the
market affords. Rooms airy and convenient and
servants polite and obliging
The STABLES attached to the Hotel will be at
tended by trusty and competented Ostlers.
Va Passengers taken to and from the Cars.
Nav 80, 1870 JAS. a. BOYD.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-18
DIRECTORS:

T,iiIS Company being now established upon a
permanent basis. offers to the people of this
part of the Valley Home Enterprise equal to any
in the State. Its terms are as moderate and its
securities as good as those Of other Companies.
1t brings money to our people; keeps 1t with our
Money will be received on deposit, and interest
allowed when left specified length OF time: Notes
discounted and Exchanges bought and sold
Applications for Insurance may be made 70
J. ED. DUKE,
Apr. II, 1870. Local Agent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-18
OFFICERS

JOHN ". GRANTHAM-President.
JOHN W. McCURDY-Nice President.
G. A. PORTERFIELD, Sec'y and Treasurer
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-18
VALLEY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
WEST VIRGINIA.

OFFICE----C II A r l. i S T 0 W N ,
JEFFERSON COUNTY, w. Va.
CAPITAL 100000.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-18
CHARLESTOWN, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY l8. 1871.

The symptoms of Liver
Complaintareuneasiness
aud pain in the side
Sometimes the pain is In
the shoulder, and is mis-.
for rheumatism.
The stomach Is affected
Marshall County Republican., 1871-05-25
Death of Hon. Henry D. Fitch

Henry ID. Fitch, formerly United
States District Attorney .or The District
of Georgia, died suddenly at the Sherman
House, Chicago, Tuesday morning last, of
pneumonia. He was the son of ex United
States Senator Graham n. Fitch, of lndi-
ana. AT the expiration of his term of of
fee as District Attorney, he entered into
a law partnership with General James
A: Muiligan, and after the breaking out
Of the war he enlisted in The military SER
vice, occupying chiefly administ rative
positions. AT the clcse of the war he
was appointed United States District
Attorney for Georgia, by President Lin
coin, and has been resident of Savan-
nah ever since that time He was elected
United States Senator by the first Legis-
lature of Georgia that met after the war,
eu. The last Legislature that was subse-
qtehtly organized under The reconstruc-
tion laws, displaced HIM by MIR. Hill, and
therefore he never took his seat.
Marshall County Republican., 1871-05-25
The Peak Eamiiu.

This well known family of Bell-ringers,
and gifted artists, are to be in Plymouth,
to give one of their entertainments at the
Balcony Hall cn Friday evening the 26i IA
OF Nav, ISL. No encomium from us
could add 10 their present popularity;
for as TO tLeir ability TO fill their eugage-
ments with entire saiisfaC tiOn, the peo-
pie, aud the press generally attest. and to
secure house filed with delighted and
antelligent audience, with The encore, is
but simply TO announce that the Peak
saBiiy are coming. The accomplished
William Writ once said of Daniel Webster
that he never could Introduce this emin-
'en: statesmen but what bis fame had gone
before. Likewise We cannot speak of the
Peak family where their fame has not
gone.
Marshall County Republican., 1871-05-25

Mr. EDToR-D Dear Sir; In the yea
1870 l he came convinced that a de
sire to secure place and power at
all hazards was detrimental to our
best interests the principal sourcs
of the disorganiza.ion of parties
and society, and frought with evil
10 the country; and that an inordi-
nate ambition has brought in the
past, and will in the future, bring to
the brink Of destruction untold mill
ions, and would bind nations i'm sla-
very, or drive the people thereof
into anarchy. Acting under this
conviction l pencilled in my scrap
book the following Lies expressive
of the principle that should control
me in this direction, and which il
fully adhered to 10y public men,
would avert many Of the calalnities
that might befal, us rs a nation and
make us a happy people. Believing
that our country was not yet entire.
ly safe from the ambitions, there
fore send them together with this
letter, which if you should deem
worthy of publication l trust some
reader may be benefited thereby.
Yours, truly, PATRIOT.
Marshall County Republican., 1871-05-25


A SLIGHT MIsrA KE.-The Demo
cratic Legislature made o slight mis-
take in trying to reform the south
ern penitentiary last winter. We
cut the following from telegraphic
report from Indianapolis
Governor Baker having discover
ed that Levi Sparks, one of the di
rectors of the Southern pcnitentia-
ry, elected by the last Democratic
Legislature, was Mayor of Jeffer-
sonville at the time. and also candi.
date for re election to that office,
came to the conclusion that his of
flee Of prison director was vacant,
and addressed an inquiry 20 Hon.
Samuel K. Perkins. ex Judge of the
Supreme court. That gentleman
replied that, were Mr.. Sparks 10 be
elected TO the office of Mayor, and, i,
should he accept it, he would vacate
the Dictatorship by abandonment.
This Mr.. Sparks did, and to-day
Governor Baker appointed Robert
5. Herskell, of Jeffersonville, Direc
or OF the penitentiary. The inter-
est In this movement centres princi-
pally in the fact that the Legislature
last winter elected two Democratic
members of the prison board, who
proceeded to change the whole
management Of the institution, des-
pjte the presence of Mr. Curry,
thei, Republican colleague. They
had served notice on Mr.. c. that
yesterday Colonel Secular must give
way to Demo crat, but this coup
d esuf will upset them somewhat
Marshall County Republican., 1871-05-25
Paris Green to kill potato bugs,
at Todd's model drug store.

The German Baptist, Ca Religious de-
nomination generally known as the
Tunkers) are building 6ne church one
half mile south of West School House
1t Is pleasant situation for church and
near the residence of the well known
citizen Elder John Knisely. The build :
ing viii cost 81 500 and will Lave capacity
enough 20 seat all who may attend. We
have had an acquaintance with many of
this branch Of the Christian Family FOR
many years. and whi,e we do not agree
with them in all things pertainiDgto church
ordinances. yet re do know them to be
people whose motives are high and holy,
hence in their new and laudable enter
prise commenced in this county, in the
way OF churches and colleges, we wish
them continued success.
Marshall County Republican., 1871-05-25

STRAWBERRY AND IoE CREAM FESTIVAL
this evening et the Parker House The
ladies of St. Thomas Episcopal Church,
will hold festival for the benefit of their
Sabbath School. The entertainment will
afford an excellent opportunity for the
mingling of ladies and gentlemen, old
and yourg, in social intercourse, which
may tend to soften the asperity and pre-
judices of age, and elevate and refine the
young. Onr young gentlemen. who al
ways have plenty of money to spend for
amusement, can use 1t for good purpose,
and get the full value of their money by
attending this festival. The young ladies
will be obliged to be there, however
much they may be inclined TO stay away
AS their services VIII be Indispensable
in serving the Refreshments. The older
ones will be there TO direct them how To
do IL.
Marshall County Republican., 1871-05-25

The report Of the Indianapolis City
Assessor, just completed, shows the total
value of taxables in the city to be t27,-
45s, $40; nur6~r of polls, s,29s; value of
new Improvements made during the year,
$9s5,5l7.
a fire broke cut about o'clock on the
morning Of May 23d, In the Union, Pa
ci6c dining room, at Omaha. near the
Union Pacific passenger depot, at the fer
~ landing. A very high wind prevailing
at the time, and before the flames could
be checked, three saloons, two small gro
ceries and two or three other wooden
buildings we're entirely consumed. The
otal loss was about $4,000: partially
Insured.
Marshall County Republican., 1871-05-25

OBrTIARY.-Bisbop Davis w. Clark,
of the Methodist Episcopal Church, died
peacefully at twenty minutes past 8, on
the evening of May 23d, at Cincinnati
Blsho p James aud members Of the family
alone were present Bishop Clark was
born at At. Desert, Me-, Feb. %, 1872.
was admitted on trial in tire New York
Conference in ls43. receiving his first sp-
pointment to Winsted, Conn. In lS47 he
was stationed in New York city, where
he remained four years. In 1881 nc was
sent to Poughkeepsie, n. Y, and in the
year following was chosen as the editor of
the Ladies Repository in Cincinnati,
which place he held until ordained
Bishop.
Marshall County Republican., 1871-05-25

MEssRs. POr & HAYS, an enterprising
Drug firm IN this place have q strange
way Of sdveriising,-f0 instance, they
commence their address to the people
tkrsSsk the Republican this week, by
lmperatiVe,v commanding CHESTER to
charge, when IL is well knowz that they
don't do business that way themselves
but sell cheap, and require the money
down. Ii Chester is a good busines
man. he will be extremely cautious about
Charging Then they have a queer way
0f spelling tea, peculiar TO themselves
The manner OF doing it seems to govern
the price. II you want to learn what they
mean Dy it call around and see for your
selves.
Marshall County Republican., 1871-05-25

If any one would like a moral lecture
on the evils Of buggy riding, on Sunday
afternoon, they can be accommodated,
doubtless, by calling on "a gay young
gambolier" from Rochester, who came to
Peru to 'rusticate' last Sabbath. He came
to grief at the crossing of the r. r, track,
on Main, st., in this wise: 1t was doub>
BILE carriage. and friend was drivin 2
while our hero and piece of Rochester
loveliness filed up the back seat. BY
dint of hard leaning backward they either
broke the back of the seat. or upset It,
and rolled out INTO the street. The pun
ishment was bat just, because in the first
place they ought not to have been buggy
riding on Sunday, and in the second
place they might have leaned in little
different direction.-Peru Sentinel.
Amherst College is agitated by q rimol
that Samuel W:lliston. of Easthampton
Massachusetts, has offered to give the col
lege half a million dollars II 1t vii
change its name to Williston Univcr siiy
Marshall County Republican., 1871-05-25
8. sold Again. 3,

Your attention is respectfully So
sicited by the old merchant, j. n.
Freese, who has again com menced
selling Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats,
etc, at the lowest living cash prices.
Having bought nice let Of staple
goods he will be happy to show
them to his friends and customers.
You viii find Mr.. Freese "acios the
way" east side Michigan ST., Plym-
outh, Ind. 2S-4
Marshall County Republican., 1871-05-25

Mr. Joseph Welch, Sen, departed
this life May 10, II, in the Slst
year Of his age He was born in
the State of Maryland. He with
his family moved to Marshall coun-
ty in its early settlement. He was
an industri Gus and an honest man.
His wife and three noble sons were
called home years ago. The vista
ton was very severe upon his mind.
He felt himself a pilgrim and a
stranger for many years, travelling
to country where friends had gone
to rest During his last sickness
he clten spoke of his departure
with great hope in the worlds Re-
deemer. A large congregation of
mourners met with the family to
mourn with those who mourn and
weep with those who weep, followed
the remains to their last resting
place. A. FULLER.
Marshall County Republican., 1871-05-25


a little giri named Kitty Manly, aged
1S years, was burned to death at Sun
Prairie, Wis.,, May 23. by the explosion
of kerosene lamp. which she was at
tempting to fill while il was burning.
DR.. L. Herr, the well-known veterinary
surgeon of Lexington, KY, and owner of
Membrino Patchcn, met with very Sc
we're accident on the 2Sd inst, while
among his horses, which were in field
adjoining his residence. He was in the
act of catching one of them, when the sis
ter Of Bill Boyce, the PAGER, suddenly
wheeled and kicked the doctor in the
small of his back, telling him to the
ground. He was carried to his house.
where he has since laid with severe suf-
fering.
Steamer Ida Rees left Fort Benton on
the 29th, with load of fur.
4 report from North Platte, Neb., says
party of InliaLs stole q lot of cattle
from near that place. They were pursued,
and ell the cattle recovered, with the ex-
ception of six head. One of the herders
was shot and slightly wounded by tndi-
ans.
The Utal miners are protesting strong
" against the railroad league increasing
freight on silver ore.
The steamboat built for the Transports
ton of ore across Salt Lake was launch
ed in Bear River, at Corinpe, Utah, on
the 23d.
Inform alton has been received at Ron
dout to the effect that coal will be receiv.
ed ther On Monday next, but the canal
boatmeu are indignant over an order al.
Lowing but so cents ton as the price,
and loudly denounCe the Delaware &
II udson Cannal Company. 1t ia feared
that they will not accept the freight rates
and that trouble will cause.
In the Massachusetts Senate on the 23d
the order of inquiry into the treaty OF
Washington on the Massachusetts, fishing
inte rests was tabled. VI
The New Hampshire Governor and
Council, IN session May Esd, examined
the vote for the Senator'S. They found
no choice in Districts and>l0. Five
Republicans and fivs Democrats were
found to be elected. and notified accord
ingly.
Mrs. Sarsh Johnson, Of Williamson
Tennessee, went into the yard to separate
a couple Of fighting chicken cocks, Snt
was wounded By the spur ofone of them
which brought on lockjaw and DEATH
| Her husband died from grief, aud the,
were buried side by side.
Marshall County Republican., 1871-05-25

DR.. David Stanton, who has been just
nominated by the Radicals Of Pennsyl-
vania, for Auditor General, is the neph-
ew Of the Edwin NJ. Stanton, 70 whom he
bears striking resemblance.
Mf. II. c. Ryan, Of Albany, wears q
glass eye. He was passing Mrs. Urqu-
hart's bedroom door as that lady was dis
robing. She saw an eye through the key
hole, and had a knitting needle at hand.
Mrs. General Lander, the accomplished
actress, intends, It is said, to become a
permanent resident of Washington. The
Capital says: "She is not only great
artist; she is good and charitable wo-
man."
Marshall County Republican., 1871-05-25

The Strawberry and Ice Cream Festi'
val at the VI. f. Church, Tuesday even
ing was complete success. Every thing
was gotten up tastefully and abundantfy.
The evening was delightful one.-
Crowds of young and old ladies and gen
tlelnen were present, all seeming inclined
to enjoy the company and the refresh
ments. The strawberries and ice cream
were delicious--the ladies served them
gracefully-Pershing paid the bill.
We did not learn the amount realized,
but it must have been quite satisfactory,
judging from the number present.
Marshall County Republican., 1871-05-25

n young man named White, aged
about seventeen years, living near West
Point, in White county, lost his life one
day last week, under very singular cir
cumstances. White was engaged in driv
ing pair of horses attached to a heavy
land roller, he was thrown from his seat
ara unGer the roller, which ran over his
head, cutt ing the upper part entirely off.
When fond, the head and body were
several 'eet apart.