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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-10-14
Rather too Fast.

Charles Bradlaugh, the well-known leader
of republican movements in England has been
interviewed by an enterprising correspondent
of the New York World. The great Reformer
boldly declares his ability to demolsh the
monarchy of Albiou's rocky isle, though mat
ters are not quite ready to erect republic upon
its ruins. He confidently asserts that Victoria
is the last of the long line of monarchs who
have governed England, and under whom she
has become one Of the greatest powers Of the
world
Tho sangune Bradlaugh deprecates revo-
luton before 1876, when this wonderful man
will be call right" for it. But should the
government throw down the gauntlet to him,
he and his egions Of republicans will pick it
up.
1t is singular and notable fact, that pub
lie sentiment in England, is, in some respects,
far in advance of this country. The woman
suffrage question has been more successfully
canvassed there than in this land of progressive
ideas. In all human probability, restricted
form of this most coveteted right will, ere long,
be granted by Act of Parliament. Bradlaugh
is a shrewd, serious, but rather visionary man,
who believes, as Louis Napoleon did, in mani
fest destiny, and that it is his to lead the great
movement by which the long-established
throne of England is to be peacefully over
thrown, and Republic erected in its place.
1t is true that public sentiment in Great Bri-
tain has undergone vast change during the
last half century. 1t is not true, however, in
our judgment, that its people are yet prepared
for republican form of government, or that
majority of them desire it. The British poo-
pie cling with great tenacity to the customs,
usages and laws of the past-hence the nobili-
ty or aristocracy, still hold their powerful in
fluence in society. This will continue to be
the case until the masses are better educated
than they are now, or are likely to be, for
many years to come.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-10-14

A SHEEPIsH TRANsACTIoS.-About sixteen
years ago, Jack Cross, a white man living in
the lower part Of Loudoun, was arrested, tried
and convicted of stealing twenty-one sheep,
and sentenced to the peDitentiary for five years.
After serving out his time, he returned to this
county, and was shortly thereafter arrested and
convicted of stealing another lot Of sheep, we
do not know how maryland again returned
to the peuitentiary for ten years. Released a
second time from his Imprisonment, he return
cd to this county few months ago, and on
Monday was lodged in the Jail here, charged
with having recently stolen twenty-one sheep
from Mr.. d. G. Carter. The old man is not
far from 60 years Of age-Leesbwg Mirror.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-10-14

Unhappy marriage is tho 9uin!essenes Of
hxman bondage. II s'oppds daily our iondest
and sweetest iinpalses it stiles and buries cur
holiest and dearest affections, and writes ever
the tomb thereof, "No hope" 1t embitters
i.s victim with the thought that, lost forever
to biz or her life, Is the glory Of great love;
closed forever to him or her, the portals Of
happy hon,e-a happy home that fountain
of freshness and delight, at which the soul
must needs drink to gather strength for the
heat and burden Of the outside battle.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-10-14
A Joke on Greeley.

A correspondent tells the following joke in
connection with .he recent visit Of Mr.. Greeley
to the Agricultural Fair at Lafayette, Ind:
While looking at the various agricultural
implements on exhibition at the fair, be was
introduced to Mr.. w. s. Linglc, editor Of the
Lafayette Courier. Bowing politely hr. hpglo
said he was exhibiting on the grounds new
corn shelter; an invention Of his OVID, and. he
asked Mr. Greeley to go with him to INSPECT it.
Mr.. Greeley willingly assented., and the two
started of. Mr. Lingle led me way to the pig
sites and showed Mr. G,eeley the meanest look
ing hog in all lnd'.ana. It's nose was two feet
long, and Its rack as sharp as carving knife.
Its legs We're like those Of crane, and its tail
couldr.'t have been curled With the tongs Of q
helle. Mr. Lingle pointed TO this wonderful
quadruped with infinite pride aud said "Ihere.
sir, is my patent coEn-sheller. What do you
think ofitg' Mr.. Grceiy looked at Mr. LiDglc,
and then at the wonderful hog. Presently q
broad smile bsamsd on his face, and he turned
away without uttering VOID, feeling, doubtless,
completely "sold.'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-10-14
POETRY.
"THOSE EYES THAT WERE so
BRIGHT LOVE-"

Those eyes that were so bright, love,
Have now a DINNER shine;
But what they've lost in light, love,
Was what they gave to mine.
And still those orbs reflect, love,
The beams of former hours;
That ripened all my joys, my love,
And tinted all my flowers.
These locks were brown to see, love,
That now are turned TO gray;
But the years were spent with me, love,
That stole their hue away.
Thy locks no longer share, love,
The golden glow Of Moons
But I've seen the world look fair, my love,
When silvered by the moon.
That brow was fair to see, love,
That looks so shaded now;
But for me it bore the care, love,
That spoilt bonny brow.
And though no longer there, love,
The gloss it had of yore,
Still memory looks and dotes, my love,
Where hope admired before.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-10-14

RICH MES.-A computation of the number
of Philadelphiaos who are worth from one 10
ten millions Of dollars has recently been mado,
and it developed a surprising increase over any
former estimate. This estimate, it is sid, in
cludes the names Of one hundred and sixty in-
dividuals and undivided estates.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-10-14

Rev. II. Suter having received and accepted
call to take charge fan Episcopal corgTega-
ton in Liberty, Bedford County, W., on last
Sunday morning preached his farewell sermon
to the Wickliffe congregation, 10 Clarke County,
of which be was pastor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-10-14
UMBER
LUMBERi

i AN now receiving at my yard for the Spring
trade, large and varied assortment Of
JOIST, SCANTLING, INCH PLANK, &c.
Having made arrangements with Mr.. Phillips
of Kearsley 4 Sheerer's Factory, | am now pre-
pared 10 furnish at short notice and reasonable
prices, DRESSED FLOORING, WEATHER.
BOARDING, LATH, DOORS, BLINDS, Frames,
Moulding, &c.
Plastering Lath and Best MARYLAND White
Washing Lime always on hand. Building Lime by
the Car load at - cents per bushel. tne lot of
Oak Shingles just received
WI. HAWKS, Agent.
March Is, 1871.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-10-14

On Friday morning week, a. Mount 3idney
in Augusta County. Virginia, ten miles north
of stsun.On, married lady paraed Mrs. Jas.
Bunch, was instantly killed By having her
head crushed in cane mill.--Rich. Eng.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-10-14

An out-building on the premises Of Mr..
Daniel Huffman, of Rockingham, was con-
sumed by fire on Wednesday evening week
Everything in the house was destroyed. The
fire was accidental.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-10-14
STRAW WANTED.

THE VIRGINIA PAPER COMPANY of Hall
town, will be prepared to purchase
Straw OF All Kinds,
on and aier the lst Of August either in tho stack
or delivered at the Mills at HalltOwn.
Apply TO John II. Strider or at the Mills.
July Is, lS69-ti.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-10-14
Grape Wine.

HAVE few Gallons of Concord, Clinton and
| Catawba Wine for sale, suitable for Church
yurposes, and is highly recommended for the sick
THOMAS LOCKE.
Summit Point, Jef. Co., ". Va, Feb. 4, 'Tl-tf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-10-14

lr. w. d. Mcclure, Of Clarke County, has
been elected President Of the Winchester and
Berryville Turnpike, vice Col. j. W. Ware.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-10-14
MN & STOVE HOUSE.
w, G. SMITH,

W : - > " y y
Agent for Jas. Lac. Hoof and Successor "a
HUer e Smith.
n ESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the
X public that he has reopened at the old stand
OF Miller Smith, where he is prepared to do all
kinds Of
Tin and Sheet Iron Work
Roofing and Spouting done at short notice and il
the very best manner. My assortment OF TIN
WARE, STOVES, &C., Is complete and will be
sold low for Cash or to 80 day prompt paying Gus
toners. Please call and see me before purchasing
elsewhere, as my motto shall be TO please.
Respectfully,
Feb. 1. lSTl-lv, Agent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-10-14
Andrew Hunter,

Solicitor in Matters of Bankruptcy,
HAYING specially prepared for ths business
and not being excluded from the United
St11es Courts; viii prosecute, diligently, all aP-
rletions for the benefit Of the late Bankrupt law,
committed % him.
- He will regularly attend the Federal Court
Al Clarksburg, and elsewhere as the cases may re-
quire.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-10-14

UFFICE-MAIL BUILDINGS,
HAGERSTOwN, MD.
TTNHE attention of parties having Farms and other
properties located in the Shenandoah Valley
for sale is respectfully invited TO advantages offer
cd by our Agency.
All properties placed upon our Books for Sale,
will receive full benefit of our extensive adverti-
sing facilities with the understanding thatno charge
will be made unless sale is effected. All comma
nications promptly answered.
PRICE, GEHR 4 CO.,
Real Estate Agents,
Nav Z, ls6s-tf HagerstowD, Nd.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-10-14
JAMES Nj. JOHNSTON,

HAVING added some of the finest New Ma
chinery To the Shannohdale Factory, now
in use in the Valley of Virginia, is prepared, and
will continue TO manufacture
WoOlen Goods,
Sueh as Lindsevs, Fulled and Plaid, Cloths
Casimeres and Tweeds and with his improved and
superior facilities is satisfied that he will be able
TO offer 10 the public an article Of GOODS, that
cannot be surpassed, ifeQualled, By any other es-
tablishment.
Baltimore Prices paid in CASH for WOOL.
lie sOlicts orders. ,.
Apr. l, lSIl-tf. JAS. NJ. JOHNSIoN'
p. :. Having experienced such heavy and Sc
we're losses by the late food. and having had to re-
pair and reft his Mill and Machinery throughout
he must appeal to all who are indebted to come
forward and settle at once. He stands greatly IN
need Of every dollar that's due. j. NJ. J.
April l. lSII-tf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-10-14
II. RION LUCAS,
SHENANDOAH STREET,
HARPER'S FERRY, ". VA
Dealer in
GROCERIES,,
LIQUORS and

thON loAO-'c'
HAS constantly on hand well selected Stock
of Java. Laguyra and Rio Coifees. Refined
and Brown Sugars, Green and Black Teas, Syr-
ups. Spices, aud everything usually found in q
well regulated GROCERY STORE.
The Hqkest Market Price paid for all kinds OF
COUNTRY PRODUCE. Call and examine my
r. RIOY LUCAS.
Harper's Ferry, July lG, lS7O-tf.
Spirt aad Shepherd.torn Register copy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-10-14

TOR Medicinal purposes, Thempson's Pure Rye
whiskey, ten years old, guaranteed pure.
wv. CHAMBERS,
Harper's Ferry, Mar. 25, ISL. Agent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-10-14
wAGON.MAKING

VNHE undersigned have leased the Shops of Mr..
Thomas W. Davis, in Charlcstown, for the
purpose of conducting the business of Making and
Repairing Wagons, Ploughs, Harrows, &c, and
Blacksmithing. Experienced in the business, we
propose TO turn utOnly work of the very best de-
scription. Repairing done with .promptitude. =
Farmers can rely upon speedy and substantial ex-
ecutiOn of work entrusted to us.
Particular attention given to HORSESHOE
ING. Terms reasonable.
MARTIN l.. AVIS & BRO.
January 2S lS7l-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-10-14
CHARIESTOWN JEFFERSON COUNTY, W. VA, SATURDAY, OC

The symptoms Of Liver
Complaint arerneasines
and pain in the side.-
SIMNONS' Sometimes the pain is in
the shoulder, and is mis-
taken for rheumatism.
The stomach is affected
with loss of appetite and sickness, bowels in gen
eral costive, sometimes alternating withlax. The
head is troubled with pain, and dull heavy sensa.
ton, considerable loss of memory, accompanied
with painful sensation of having left undone some
thing which ought to have been done; Often com
planning of weakness, debility, and low spirits
Sometimes many of the
above symptoms attend
the disease, and at other
LIVER times very few of them !;
but the liver Is generally
- the organ most involved.
Cure the Liver with
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-10-14
TO FARMERS.

DACIFIC GUANO COMPANY'S SOLUBLE
PACIFIC GUANO. The attention Of Far
mers aud other consumers Of Fertilizers is invited
20 this Guano, as worthy Of their especial notice.
T use for several years in Maryland, Virginia and
other southern States for all crops, has given II
a standard character for excellence unequalled by
any other. II possesses all the quickness Of Peru
vian GuanO, with permanent qualities not found
in that article. $50 lbs. of this Guano are found
more than equal TO 500 lbs. Of the best Super
phosphates. ItripeHs the crop from FIRE 70 sereI'
day. earlier than the phosphoies, whiehfact alone
gives it incaleulable advantages.
For sale by
JOHN :. REESE h CO.,
General Agn't for Pacific Guano CO.,
10 South Street,
Baltimore.
Nd.
Aug. %, lS7l-2m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-10-14
Saturday, October, IA, 1871.

OFFICE IL JEFFERSON BUILDING"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-10-14
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
". u; \; W. sbLhA q. aAhLAaER, Lac Editors.

Charlestown, Jefferson Co., w. Va
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-10-14

Nga- Orders for all kinds of Merchandise, Salt
Fish, Plaster, Guano, and the various Fertilizer
and Farming Implements, promptly filled.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-06-22
West Virginia

No state in this union has q brighter
future than West Virginia. 1t is now set
tied by different class Of persons from
that of any other state, Tho contending
elements Of slavery and anti.slavcry have
waxed hot here for many years. There
came civil war such as was not in any
other state, father against son, and brother
against brother, until the remaining citi-
zens left among US, are made Of the most
fearless minds. Now all the strife should
and will end. These brave hearts are
made purer by the conflict, aud many have
learned for the first time in their lives,
that freedom Of thought cannot and should
not be curbed. Wealth has been taught
to obey the edicts Of labor, slavery has been
driven from the land, Free Schools have
supplanted many rum shops, Yankee en-
terpriso has forced its way into many chan
els of natural wealth in developing our
mineral resources, and q new era speaks
well for our future hope. This is not all,
We have state to ourselves, thoroughly
established and working in every branch
gifts various departments, equally success.
full ifnot superior to the machinery of Old
Virginia, 1t is not surprising, that during
such rapid revolutions, many old and good
citizens, will object to many Of the new
laws. aud really feel as if all was lost, This
We must endure and convince them of q
brighter future by securing success in every
new undertaking. Old Fogies should not
be certain Of their stereotyped opinions
being right let reason and not passion die.
tate to your better judgement what course
to persuo during such mighty revolutions.
The rcnovating history Of this state is
now about completed. The rule Of Missis-
sippi rifles and Colts rcvolvers, the bitter
antagonists of "rebel and "abolitionist,"
the mighty dread Of massacre and murder,
food and fire, is now past, and large ma.
jority Of our citizens have united their
shoulders together in favor Of good whole.
some laws to protect all of our people ire
spective Of race or color.
In short this state is the land of cattle
and Of game; the land Of corn and wheat;
the land Of the vine, peach and apple; the
land of the pear, tobacco, and honey. 1t
is natures commercial thoroughfare, the
surface being lined with tall oak, pine,
poplar, walnut and every other variety, Of
building and furniture timber. A few
large hills iutcrsperce, just enough for
variety, and along the hil.sides We find
little brooks and living springs of ice cold
water, already mcdicated to cure the inval.
ids visiting our state. These brooks unite
and make rivers where We find tho earth
full Of every variety of coal, iron, lime,
marble, fire clay, salt, petroleum, lead and
VIC believe in some places silver and gold.
Chief Justice Chase is trying magnetic
springs for bis health.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-06-22


The War Department, it is said has now
under consideration the establishment Of
a series Of water guages on the Mississippi
river and its tributaries, at which observa.
tons will be made and reported, on the
same plan as the meteorological reports, to
give information required for the protection
of thes alluvial lands against overflow. i
Gauges will be established at Louisville,
on the Ohio; near St. Louis. Cairo, Rock
Island, Memphis, Helena, Vicksburg Red
River Landing, Baton Rouge and Carroll
ton, on the Mississippi, between the mouth
Of the Missouri and Gulf of Mexico at Fort
Leavenworth, on the Missouri; Florence,
on the Tennessee; Jacksouport on the
White river; Little Rock, on the Arkansas
and Alexandria, on the Red river.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-06-22

On Monday two weeks the deed of trust
.on all the franchises, &C., of the Washing
ton and Ohio Railroad Company, to secure
$9,0OO,00O Of bonds, was received forrcc-
ord in the Clerks Office of tho County
Court Of loudon. 1t had previously been
recorded in Alexandria county, in tho city
of Alexandria, and in Fairfax county, and
will DO recorded in Clarke and Frederick
county, 10 Virginia, and in all the coun.
ties in West Virginia, through which the
road passes. The State and government
tax on it was each $4,000, making togcth-
or $4,000. Tho county Clerks fees for
recording the deed at Alexandria was
$3.50.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-06-22

STRUCK BY LIGHTNING, During the
heavy storm on last Sunday morning the
residence of Mr.. Ben Swami was struck by
lightning, tearing off the weatherboardiug
and shatlering the timber of one corner Of
the building. The family were seated in
the same end Of the house and strange to
say were not even shocked The damage
is estimated at over one hundred dollars.
CaJeN Press.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-06-22
FROM THE HILLS.

Mr.. Editor:
| have no excuse for not writing sooner
except tho scarcity Of "rations," and q
want of something to write. You know
that | cou6ne myself strictly to the truth,
so | have to wait for something to happen.
Well, what lam going to tell you has not
happened, but will il the Fourth Of July
don't get mixed up with Lees surrender
or the last general election, and get lost
and fail to come to time, Whether the
Fourth comes or not, Prof Cummin's is
preparing his school for grand exhibition.
We expect to have big time, and that
much good will DO accomplished. The
first thing on the programme is, that all
are expected to take very large basket
full Of dinner; and right in the commence
nient Of the exercises each one is expected
to swap his basket with his neighbor,
which process will enable al! to come to o
correct conclusion as to tile quality Of his
neighbours cooking, as well as the amount
Of ralions that he may have at his COM
Inand, and then the surprise is something,
when you look into your neighbours basket
and find that he has no more to eat than
you have got yourself, it will be so pleas
ant. Then We will be prepared to con-
vince the most hardened sinner that "NIa-
ry had a little lamb" and all the stars will
be invited to twinkle, twinkle" for the
amusement Of The spectators. Besides all
this we will give you the dimensions Of
Alexander and tell you why people called
him great. Then there will be q great
many pretty little girls present, and some
that are prettier; q great many bad boys,
and some that arc worse. All that have o
a basket and something to put in il are
cordially invited. | have not consulted
Prof. Cumnlin as to the foregoing arrange
mcnt, but have no doubt Of its being cor
rect.
The next thing of any note is that a
streak Of lighting came into this neighbor-
hood last week, said to have been in quest
Of the Inspectors of elections for Lewis
Township, but when it got sight Of the
coveted gameit got reckless and killed
three Of Col. l.emaster's horses. A good
thing to be ugly.
Another thing | wish to tell the public
is, that Bill McDanicrs melon patch is
closer to the brush than mine, and they
are a better kind.
We are taking green beans in broken
doses, which i think will cnuble mo. to
write to you often mud to some purpose.
Yours until the next election.
PINK OF LOCALITY.
Hickory CHAPEL, June II, 1871.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-06-22

Our readers will remember that some
time in December last, as two men were
going down the Ohio river in skiff, with
some twenty cans Of glyccrine, and when
near Cox's rifle, just above town, the boat
swampcd, drowning one of the men, and
sinking their dangerous freight The sur.
vivor, who belonged to Parkersburg, and
was owner Of the glycerine, has, for some
days been engaged in recovering the lost
treasure. He has been successful in bring.
Ing to light several Of the cans which,
since the accident, has been reposing at
the bottom of the river. This will be good
news to boatmen who have been careful to
avoid the spot where this combustiblc q
article was supposed to be. -Paphaaale
Neus.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-06-22

The Rockville, Montgomery County,
Md Sentinel, records the death of negro
boy, from hydrophobia; about 8 months ago
he was bitten on the lip BY dog, and at
the time. no suspicion ofthe dogs rabbid.
ness was entertained, consequently nothing
in that direction, was done for the boy
Last week, he was taken with hydrophobia
and in a few days died, after the most hor-
rible suffering.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-06-22

WHILE We have opened our columns for
The full and free discussion Of the Consti.
tutional Convention, believing that all who
chooscl to write ought to DO heard upon
this very important question. A discus.
sion Of the question is Of great benefit to
the people, and enables them to moro cas-.
lily make up their minds whether to sup.
port or to oppose this Convention move.
'ment. But in opening our columns to
the friends and enemies Of the Conyen-
ton, We want il distinctly understood that
we are in no way responsible for the say.
bugs or opinions Of our correspondents. -
We.lopo that all who do write, however,
will do so in q courteous aud statcsmanlikc
manner, and conGuo themselves strictly
to the facts Of tho case. Dcnunciations,
bitter inycctivcs, and slang phrases, docs
not constitute argument, neither does il
produce good results. As general thing
IL Injuries the cause you advocate. Facts
are what the people want.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-06-22

The Brazilian Government has present.
ed to the Chambers bill for the emancip.
alton Of all slaves beloniug to the Grown.
The convict slaves are also to become free
after seven years Imprisonment, their own
crs to be iudemnifed from the treasury.
The bill meets with strong opposition in
the Chambers.