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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-04
The Valley Railroad,

The building Of the Valley Rlilroal, the
importance Of which has been 50 often urged
upon the readers of the Gazette, is intended as
is well known, to complete the link in a great
Southwestern liue Of Improvement, which
opens up, for an immense region Of country,
access to cosmopolitan marketon the seaboard
and marks new era in the history of Virginia
BY the splendid results Of this undertaking
She will rise to a conspicuous rank among the
commercial States, many Ct which, now in
advance of her, will yield her precedence
The proposed road win be 1l6 miles in
length, aud will pass its entire length through
tie great valleys of yirguia-the richest part
Of the State indeed, it might almost be said,
Of the United States The land possesses great
fertility, and is admirably adapted to the
growth Of tie cereals and grasses the miner
Gus streams which water it afford unlimited
water power, aud the mountains abound in
valuable minerals Of different kinds. Proba-
bly, no other country, of the same extent, pos
sess as great agricultural mineral and manu-
featuring advantages The taxable value of
the real estate in the seven counties through
which this road with its Winchester connec-
ton, will pass, amounted, in 1860, to 0.3l2.-
9l75l, and the personal property. exclusive of
slaves, to s Is, 523 $40, or more than one-eishlh
Of the entire value Of the real ard personal
property Of tie State, as at present constituted.
1t is not difficult to predict that these yalua-
tions will be largely increased by the compile
ton Of this improvement Manufactures Of
all kinds will spring up in the then busy val
lcyS. Much Of the cotton Of Alabama and
Tennessee, instead Of seeking distant markets,
will be arrested on its way at the door Of new
factories, which will command for their manu-
featured goods large seaboard market, with
which they will have direct and close commu-
ucaton. The minerals, so abundant, will
likewise change their crude character. Blast
furnaces, foundricS, rolling mills nail and spike
machines, and manufactures Of all kinds will
give birth to activity, and develop great opu-
lence in regions now neglected and unprcduc-
tive. The Valley Road will develop generally
industry, enterprise and trade; will afford to
the people Of the Valley ready, cheap and ex
peditious access to different sections Of the
country will draw trade and travel through
the State, and will attract, to tbe literary and
scientific institutions located along its line, fast
becoming, in their respective spheres, the lead
ing institutions Of learning in the South, large
numbers from other States seeking the advan-
tage they Afford Baltimore Gazette.
APOLoGErIc.-We owe an apology to our
archaeological.
We hope You will have The means to liqui-
1t, T. III
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-04
Through Travel West.

\ Correspondent Of the Baltimore Sun wri-
ting from Washington says:
Immediately on the completion Of the splen-
dill bridge Of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
over The Ohio river at ParkerSburg measures,
as Is known were put into effect to transport
passengers through from Washington city to
Cuciuaatri without change Of cars. The mag
Uitccut Pullman palace sleeping cars were
also attached 10 the trains, and under the d.
rcctiou of President Garrett every arrangement
was made TO couduce still further to the COM
fort and convenience Of travellers between the
capital and the West Tie Baltimore aud
Ohio railroad is the ouly route by which the
advantage Of sleeping cars to the West from
Baltimore and Washington can be had. Since
the new aTrau Eemeuts have gore into opera
ton, there has been quite a heavy increase Of
passenger travel over the main stem Of the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad TO this city. The
trains are run with great regularity. and the
passengers are lavish in their praises Of them
creased facilities and comforts which they now
cuj1y. 1t is understood here that great
many people al along the line IF the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad and It's branches will
avail. themselves OF the cheap prices and first
class accommodations now offered 10 visit the
capital Of the nation on the occasion of the APP
pr aching carnival
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-04
West Virginia.

The West Virginia Legislature has adopted
an article % te submitted 20 a vote Of the peo-
pie, proposing q convention to revise their
State constitution IN regard to the right of
suffrage. 1t is complained that their present
organic law was made with especial reference
Co the interest and domination Of a political
party That such a new constitution will be
framed or the present instrument be altered to
such a one as will accord with the views and
wishes ola majority Of the citEeuS. there is no
reason TO doubt. Leading men of both par
ties agree o. the necessity CT changing some
Of the Objectionable features Of the present
constitution, The Richmond Dispatch trusts
tha, the people Of West Virginia will soon
throw of the unjust laws which have depriv-
Ell 50 large part Of the community of their
rights Fully a third ofihe people in ,hc IA
ua0ha valley. says that paper, "havc been de-
privei Of their civil rights it is time that they
should be restored to them The better part
1f the people have recovered their attitude rs
rulers, and they will see to it that all people
shall be made secure in their rights. They
have no such lightweight rs we here have
and q few years will do wonders for West
Virginia. - Baltimore Sun.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-04
CONGRESS-.
SATURDAY.

SEYATE-Thc Senate was not in session.
HoUsE.-The day was devoted to general
debate Mr.. Armstrong reported resolution
in favor Of civil service reform from the Com
mittee on Civil Service.
MONDAY.
SENATE-Mr. Wilson, from the Committee
on Military Affairs, reported, without amend
ment, bill for the relief of purchasers of Co.
vernment real estate at Harper's Ferry. The
Senate bill to repeal the income tax was re-
turned from the House, with an intimation
that all bills of that nature must originate in
the House of Representatives. The case of the
Georgia Senators was called up, and after some
discussion, the resolution of the minority Of
the Committee of Elections, admitting Messrs
Whiteley and Farrow, was rejected-yeas 49,
nays SO. Pending discussion the Senate ad-
journed
HoUsE.-The usual number of Mondays
bills aud resolutions were introduced and re-
ferred to committees. In order to prevent the
consideration of the Air Line Railroad bill the
reading Of each separate bill and resolution
was demanded The bill was finally taken up,
but by various dilatory motions the morning
hour was consumed without action on it, A
joint resolution was offered by Mr.. Butler and
passed, under suspension of the rules, pro-
viding that the Congress Of the United States,
in the name of the people of the Union, well
come the Irish exiles recently arrived in New
York to our shores, and extend to them a well
come to the Capitol of the nation A large
number of bills of 20 general interest were dis
posed Of.
TUESDAY
The Senate ordered conference committee
on the bill to repeal the income tax Resolu-
tons were introduced by Senator Pomeroy
commencing the suffering poor Of France to
the American people, recommending that the
generous sympathy Of organized charity be
speedily inaugurated for their relief, and ask
ing the President to detail frst-claSs war YES
sci to carry over such supp j IS as may be fir
nished by the people of the United States for
the destitute people of France Mr. Edmunds
introduced bill for the federal registration of
voters in all the States The case ofthe Geor-
ga Senators was up, but is still undecided.
In the HouSe the bill was passed to enable
honorably discharged soldiers and sailors and
widows and orphans to acquire homesteads,
leo acres, on the public lands.
WEDNESDAY.
The Senate admitted Hon. Joshua Hill. OF
Georgia, to his seat in that body. Mr. Miller,
his colleague, who is democrat, is still out,
but will probably be admitted during the
week This is the first time for ten years that
the great State Of Georsia-the empire State
Of the South, as she is callci-has been repre-
sented on the floor Of the United States Senate.
The House did a great deal Of business and
great deal of talking. The Senate bill re-
pealing the test-oath was passcd-yeas lls,
nays 50.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-04

AYERS ANERIcAy ALMANAC. for the new
year, has arrived for delivery gratis bv all
druggists to az who call for it, This little an.
nual has the largest circulation of any book in the
world, made by the fact that it furnishes the best
medical advice which is available 10 the people
enables them to determine what their complaints
are and how TO cure them. Is contains the start.
ling announcement of the condagration Of a rrorid,
or the combusti on Of one OF the stars in the frma
ment with all its attendant planets.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-04
The Record.

TIE history Of Charlestown, as Just written
ly the Stcp5a3Sjorn Register, is declared to
he one Of seifsbuess. political intolerance and
seli-arrogatel superiority The slid interest
ing document d" can bu, charge it with sell
fshuess Of motive which would sacrifice the
interests Of many Shepharistowuer> for the
good ofa few .tle remual,r Of tie County.
What It, by way Of retaliation. we consult
The records ard proceed 20 publish the history
ofthe unselfsh. Conservative, and humb'y self
depreciltiug city Of ShepherIs,ogu-uotom omit
ting the story Of tie Register whose course has
been marked by such peaceful, strte-avod-
ing spirit, 50 much at variance with that gifts
ueighbyr, the Tree Press which has, in tie
language Of tie EeJis,.r, always been marked
by su-h a spirit Of gross contention p Win
Char'est5wn shrink from the contrast?
We have examined the record with a view
70 exposing the outrage committed upon the
people by the consolidation Of Townships.
whereby the minority is fully represented and
the majority grossly misrepresentation in the
l''''7''S '7'''>. Jug '''S''o'.' '''i'1' o' ''''
Courty-se5t at Ctar'estown.
The Constitution Of West Virginia, Article
'''' oS'''.' j. .''''.'N '.'' livery county
-.' %, '''.'s., '-'- u. '.'' '''1'l 'I'''' i'''
'''0'0 '-'. ''u i'" -'''. ~ ''"''''''5 - near
a. t''-'',''' d" 'i''. "'.-.'. '' "".'s
l'P1'1''."' ''' ".' ','s '""D 1O'' N"1 ny
''s lot" '''...1 % '-- s".' A'''l.e ' was
'lF--'i P'-'.-'' '-'' zoe n'''' OF S'Pe''i-
sors may alter The bounds OF a Township ct
their County. o7 erect aew Township therein.
with the consent Of amoj'uty OF the voters Of
each Township interested, IN stated Township
meeting O.. IN d meeting duly called for ID.
purpose
Pursuant 90 ,lo fr>t Ct these provisions
jefferson County vas originally divided into
seven Townships BY an Ac; II the Legisla-
ture, passed in 1858. detailed provisions were
made whereby jiths GoaId Of Supervisors
though. :. advisable 20 change the boundary
between two or more Townships or to coasoI-
date two or moro Townships, the manner Of
taking the vote Of the voters Of the Townships
Is prescribed in detail, and if approved by
majority Of the voters Of each Township the
constitution IS % take place, and a Map Of
the townships as altered is % be recorded 10
The Recorders o.fi.e aud another Nap thereof
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-04

Hen WATERING understand portion
Of the Tresseling on the W & ?. r. R. a.tHar-
per's Ferry, was washed away or damaged by
high water, yesterday morning Just after the
passage of the baltimore Accommodation
,ta,u Bu; Slight interruption to trains.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-04
New Timing Establishment
People, Look to Your Interests.
Public Sale
OF the following property at Walnut Farm, be-
J tween Halltown and Charlestown,
On Thursday, February 9th,


Two fine large Work Horses-each work
anywhere, one mare with foal by Houke's
horse.
One two-horse Wagon, made to order in
Alexandria, with thimble boxes.
One set Of Shelvings; one set Of Wagon
Double Harness.
0neTwo-horse Ulam Plough 2-horse
Harrow double and single shovel Plough,
Trees. &C. | Secondhand Cutting Box.
One Buckeye Cider Mill;
Four Cows; Very fine Sow with pigs
just Uttered six Shoats, eight months; one
young Sow. One Calf, months old.
Fifty Bushels Turnips. Hay in tho Now.
Implements all new
TERMS.-Nine months credit on all sums
over SO. undoub,ed security aud interest from
date. Under $40, Cash. Sale 10 commence
at III o'clock, \. NJ. No property removed
till compliance. DR.. j. A. STRAlTH.
GEO. W. HENSON, Auetioneer.
January 7, 1871.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-04
Large Stone Dwelling. a Barn

And StaLling, Double Corn Crib, and other
necessary ou,-buildags. \ never failing
Spring of Water, Large Orchard Of Apple,
Peach and Cherry Trees, about 30 Acres Of
Timber Land
Persons desiring further information Of this
farm will call on Joseph D. Holmes Of llar-
per'S Ferry, or At the law Office of II II Black
burn, in Martinshurg, w. Va.
The Terms Of Sale are one-third Cash on the
day ofsalc, and the balance in two equal pay
ments in six and twelve months respectively
with interest from day Of sale The purchaser
will be required to execute bonds with good
personal security 1r the deferred payments.
Upon confirmation Of sale, Deed with Co.
venants Of Special warranty will be made, re-
serving lien thereon for the deferred pay
ments. H. II. BLACKBURN.
JOSEPH y. HOLMES.
January IS lS7l-4t. Special CONS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-04
1000.

T HAVE 1000 Grape Roots of the leading varie-
ties for sale Concord, Ives Seeding, Morton's
Virginia, and Clinton. Most of them from layers,
therefore stronger and better than roots from cut
tings.
Summit Point, JEFF. Co., W. Va, Feb. 4, 1871.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-04
To the Farmers.
FOR RENT

T HAVE for Rent Seventy five Acres Of Sod and
| Clover land for Corn and Wheat Crop. The
land is on Cat-tail. The terms are onehaf Of the
Corn crop and two-fifths OF the Wheat crop. Fur
Their particulars will be made known.
Jan. IS, ls7l-tf. FRANCIS YATES.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-04
100 Acres.

This farm is located near the Winchester and
Potomac Railroad, and within short distance
of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, aud the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.
There i on the Farm
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-04
Monday. February 9th. 1871.

The following described Real Estate, situated
on the South side of the Shenandoah river
about one mile from Harper's Ferry, and
known as the Nisswarner Firm, adjoining the
lands recently owned by the United States,
and containing about
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-04
PRICE, S1.OO PER BOTTLE.
DENTAL NOTICE.

DR. MCCORMICK will visit Charlestown pro-
IL 6essiondDy, on the Second Monday of Febru-
airy, 18th April, 10th June, (l2th,) August,
(l4th,) October, 9th.
February (, 1871.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-04
Closing out OF Winter Stock.

MR.. J. GOLDSMITH is now closing out his
NE entire stock of Winter Goods at less than
cost prices. Such as Blankets, from $3.50 10 $50
Ladies' and Childrens furs, from so 10 40; De-
lains, from Is to 20 cts. Ladies Balmoras, from
IS cts. up.
Those wishing to procure bargains will call and
examine his stock and prices before purchasing
elsewhere. No trouble 10 show goods.
Feb. 4, 1871. j. GOLDSMITH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-04

NLYCERINE Lotion for chapped bands, Tooth
" Powder and Toilet do, delightfully."- periuu-
ed, at ". :. MAS0N'S.
DURE Bourbon whiskey for Medicinal purposes
at W. ). MASON'S.
MICE Chewing and Smoking Tobacco, Cigars.
y The cheapest Stationery III Town, at
Fob. (. 1871. Y. : MASON'S
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-04
FOR RENT.

TIVE second and third stories Of the brick build
ing adjoining the Ssppington Hotel and over
the Drug Store Of Light 4 Washington, will be
rented together or separately, and both have d.
rect communication with the street.
Apply 70 j. J. II. STRAITH,
S. R1DEN0UR,
Feb. /, lsII
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-04
Grape Wine.

T HAVE few Gallons of Concord, Clinton and
1 Catawba Wine for sale, suitable for Church
purposes, and is highly recommended for the sick.
THOMAS LOCKE.
Summit Point, JEFF. Co., W. Va, Feb. 4, TIT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-04
Office for Rent.

TINE Office recently occupied as Post Office,
one door East Of W. s. Masons Drug Store.
is for Rent. Immediate possession will be given.
Information as to terms &c, may be had upon
inquiry of Mrs. 4. W. CRAMER.
January Is, 1871.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-04
CLEON MOORE

ATTORNEY At LAW,
CharlestorH, Jefferson County, ". Ia.
WILL practice in jefferson and adjoining
w counties.
OFFICE in HooF's Building, opposite " Carter
House"
Feb. 4, ls7l-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-04
TIN e. STOVE HOUSE.
w. G. SMITH,

w, @. SMITH,
agent for Jas. Lar. Hoof and Successor TO
Miller d Smith
ID ESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the
II public that be has reopened at the old stand
OF Miller d Smith, where be is prepared to do all
kinds of
Tin and Sheet Iron Work.
Roofing and Spouting done at short notice and in
the very best manner. Ny 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,
W. G. SMITH.
Feb (, ls7l-ly. Agent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-04

.gl >iura1s' Liver Regulator regularly. en-
1r b-il't vr1ss. e and .s -rsldea.io1 - tlo-,
.c'-rr
20 rtf f-~o -s1se O. H,s-. tts f1~ -og irs-1
"a @ Regt't '.-.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-04

Affecting ScLNE-Wben Mrs. Thomas
jefferson Rudolph was buried the other day,
tic following scene was witnessed We quote
from tbe Charlottesville IlteEiqenccr:
the BODY hal been committed. earth 10
earth. ashes - ashes, dust % dust: then fol-
owed touching and affecting scene. AsCol.
Randolph, the husband Of the deceased, stood
90 tle head Of the open grave, bis former
slaves gathered around him aud sang with feel
i1. and i-,,lr that beautiful hymn Of DR..
Watts
Au soldier Of the Cross
A follower of the Lamb
And shall I fear % own His cause.
o. blush % speak His name ."
u was the last sad tribute of respect and af-
i.,uon they could pay TIE memory Of their old
and beloved Christian mistress. and this scene
caused many tear to TOW IN sympathy with
them.
oa- oe % ou- hopes lrl enjoyment - our
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-04
LANYARD FOR SALE.
I OFFER at private sale, the BRICK HOUSE
Il in which reside, together with the TAN
YARD and all the Buildings attached.

4 OFFER at private sale, the BRICK HOUSE
Il in which reside, together with the TAN
YARD and all the Buildings attached
THE BRICK HOUSE
Contains Seven Rooms besides the Servants
Room and Kitchen-all in good repair, with
good Cstern near the Kitchen Door, Stone
Smoke House, od-House, Large Stable, and
one of the best Gardens in this country.
THE LANYARD
Contains about Forty Layaway Watts with
Handlers, Letches, Lines, &C., sufficient to tan
1000 Hides per year. There are two large
Bark Houses, Drying and Finishing Rooms,
and
Comfortable Log Dwelling,
With four Rooms. There is fine stream Of
water running through the yard with Fall
sufficient to grind all the bark for the use Of
the yard. Adjoining the lanyard is vacant
HALF ACRE LOT,
by means of which the Yard can be increased
to any size required.
The property will be sold separate or all to-
gether as may be required, and is situated at
Charlcstown, Jefferson County, West Virginia,
is easy Of access by Railroad direct to the
place and in the midst of rich and thickly
settled country, furnishing large quantity OF
Hides. If not sold privately before
Thursday, February %, 1871,
will offer it at Public Sale at II o'clock, A.
N. on that day, on the premises.
Terms made known on the day OF Sale and
possession given April 1st, 1871. To any one
wishing to engage in Tanning rare chance is
offered. DAVID HOWELL.
February 4, 1s7l-3t.
Spirit Of jefferson, Valley Spirit, Chambers
burg, Pa, and Frederick, Md. Citizen copy 8
times and send bill TO this office.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-04
New Brick Dwelling House,

nRIED Peaches and Cucumber Pickles for sale
by ". bDl.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-04

APoLoGErIc-We owe an apology to our
aders.-RegiSter
We hope you will have the means to liqui-
date-your liabilities are great, indeed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-04
Public Sale
OF
Valuable Real Estate

EpY virtue of decree Of the Circuit Court Of
~ Jefferson County, w. Va, in The chance
~ cause of c. Nisswarner and others, rs. J. w.
Neer and others, the undersigned, Special
Commissioners. will sell to the highest bidder,
at the Court House in Shepherdstown, in said
county, on
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-04
THE LANYARD

Contains about Forty Layaway Watts with
Handlers, Letches, Lines, &c, sufficient to tan
1000 Hides per year. There are two large
Bark Houses, Drying and Finishing Rooms,
and n
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-04
" an a soldier OF the Cross
A follower OF the Lamb
And shall I fear % own His cause.
o. blush % speak Ills name 9"

es- "- t' Guy hnY.s lrl enjoyment % our
-e-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-04
Comfortable Log Dwelling,

With four Rooms. There is fine stream Of
water running through the yard with Fall
sufficient to grind all the bark for the use OF
the yard. Adjoining the lanyard is vacant
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-04
THE BRICK HOUSE

Contains Seven Rooms besides the Servants
Room and Kitchen-all in good repair, with
good Cistern near the Kitchen Door; Stone
Smoke-House, Wood-House, Large Stable, and
- 1 q =. al.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-08-16
EHnO2P.

V
SrRAYEp OR SroLEN.--Two horses left
the pasture of Abel Spaulding near Ill
more Pond, Thursday night last, under
Circumstances that lead to the suspicion that
tacy we're stolen. One Of the horses be-
longed to John Spaulding Of st. Adams
familiarity known as "Happy John" from
the exuberence of religious feeling. The
loss of hiss horse has thrown shade OF
"sadness" over him that we hope may be
speedily removed by its recovery, See
advertisement in this paper.
MonR1srowN CAMP MEErING--A Camp
me ,ting will be held on St. Adams Dis
trict, in the woods belonging to Salmon
Niles. onMorristown Plains, three quar-
tiers af mile from Morrisville, commeuc
ing August 29th, and closidg on the fol
lowing Monday.
Pasturing and barn room are convent
ent. Poles and boards for tents provided
add brought to the ground Application
for above must be made to MIR. 5. Niles
Morrisville. Particular inquiries aidresse
to Rev. j. Halpenny, Hyde Park.
W. D. MALcoM, p Il.
St. Adams, Vt. August /.