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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-16

A BABY EXCITEMENT .-Sandusky, Ohio, or
rather one of the excellent mothers Of that
town, is the happy poGsessor Of baby that
weighed only one pond when II was born
and only two now, in the fourth week Of its
existence. When II was born lady's finger
ring was drawn over it's arm up to the shoulder.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-16


A TOUCHING IScrDEST.-A poor lttld
newsboy while attempting to jump from
city car, fell uudet The car-whcels, and was
fearfully manged. AS soon as the child conld
speak, he called pitcously for his mother, and
messenget was sent at once to bring het
to him.
When the betcaved mother arrived, shs
hung owe. the dying boy in an agony Of grief.
Mother" be whispered, with painful Of
fort, sold four nowspapers-and--thc money
is In ms pocket
With the hand OF death upon his brow, tho
last thought Of the suffering child was for tho
poor, bard-working mother, whose BURDENS he
was striving 10 tighten when ht lost bis life.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-16

An Irishman was asked. what be thought oil
Woman Suffrage. "wbst do ! think, said he'
Ill tell yez: It's now and thin mcseP an the
ould woman have bit Of ruction on family
quistions, an the harilnesso' my head costs tho
price O. new broom onct in while; but, II sne
QUESTION O. politics should come betwane me an
tho ould woman, there vouIdo'tbc q Bit o'sound
furniture in the shanty.'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-16
Shingles! Shingles! !
T. IA. LEIGHTON,
MASuyAcruRER OF ALL KINDS OF
Short Lumber, Shingles, Lathes,
PALINGS, CooPER-STUFF, &.

T MINUS NVII I-lf-AIt 7 T 7 : w
Il TAKE pleasure in recommending my Chestnut
Shingles as being the best ever offered for sale
in this market As Chestnut will not rot it must
wear ont. therefore do not hesitate in saying that
roof of these will last equal to Cypress, and at
much less cost. Great advantage Is Claimed LOT
10 manner in which they are sawed.
AL ORDERS receive prompt attention.
Shenandoah City, near Harper's Ferry.
Nav Is lSIl-6m,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-16
Andrew Hunter,

Solicitor in Matters of Bankruptcy,
HAVING specially prepared for the business
and not being excluded from the United
States Courts; will prosecute diiigenIy, al, aP-
plications for the benefit Of the late Bankrupt law,
committed o. him.
10 He will regularly attend the Federal Court
Al Ciarksburg, and elsewhere as the cases may re-
quire.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-16

I'll estimated that five hundred persons base
been killed in this Country, within tho past
four weeks, by railroad accidents and stean'-
boat explosions
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-16
JAMES NJ. JOHNSTON

HAVING added some Of the finest New Ma
chinery to the ShannOndale Factory, now
in use in the Valley Of Virginia, is prepared and
viii continue 20 manufacture
WOOlen Goods,
Such as Lindseys, Fulled and Plaid, Cloths
Casimeres aud Tweeds, and with his improved and
superior facilities is satisfied that he will be able
10 offer 70 the public an article Of GOODS, that
cannot be surpassed, ifequalied, by any other es-
Enlistment
Baltimore Prices paid in CASH for WOOL.
lie sOlicts orders.
Apr. l, ls1l-U. JAS. NJ. JOHNSTON.
P.S Having experienced such heavy and Sc
we're losses by the late food, and having had to re-
pair and reit 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 due. j. NJ. j.
April l, ls7l-u
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-16
LUMBER.

ON and after this date, will sell Lumber only
" for Cash, as the parties for whom l am sell
ing require it.
Oct. Is, lsI0. WI. j. HAWKS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-16
STRAW WANTED.

THE VIRGINIA PAPER COMPANY of Hall
town, will be prepared to purchase
Straw of All Kinds,
on and after the lst Of August. either in the stack
or delivered at the Mills at Halltown.
Apply 20 John II. Strider or at the Mills.
July Is, lS69-u.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-16

"Haye not changed your opnion2 You do
not believe that she Is s.ill in love with Bd-
don, do you?"
swat and see"
"why have just given my consent to her
marrying William Cnrlis-and size went of
happy as bifd.'
The mother smiled increiulously, but said
nothing more.
The next day, Mr.. Merrill was sitting in his
Office, when suddenly the door opened, and
Eva entered. leaning on Mr.. Bedon's arm,
looking very happy but little nervous.
"My husband, father" said the audacious
little lady.
whats tha.G' he inquired, pushing back
his chair.
"Dont scold now, papa" she continued;
"you said might marry the gentleman rode
with yesterdsy-and this is he l was the
veled lady you saw consOlng him."
Mr.. Merrill looked very grave for moment,
and then said.
"WeA, children, your two young heads we're
more than a match for my old one; go and
see your mother"
And the happy couple were very sure that
they heard sound strongly resembling laugh
ter, as they left tho room.
Papa" said a sweet voice, few moments
afterwards, "you were anxious, you know, to
have VIII Curtis In the family; and-and--
he is willing"
"What do you mean, Naude. You havnt
commenced your aGdirs in good eanc's, have
you?"
"Eva is scttled-and Mr.. Curtis wants me
to marry him"
Not for two years yet"
"He is willing to watt" And kissing her
father dozen times, she left him, to join her
impatient lover.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-16

NFERCHANrS HOTEL,
M on THE EURoPERN PLAN,
Roox, rs cents per day; or regular fare, 81.
CORNER HANOVER AND PRATT STREETS,
BALTIMORE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-16
q CHARIESTOWN COUNTY, W. VA, SATURDAY, SEPI

The symptoms of Liver
Complaint tareuneasiness
and pain in the side
1 SJNNONS' 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 withiax. The
head is troubled with pain, and dall, 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
ftVEK times very few Of them /,
bat the liveri Is generally
y the organ most involved.
Cure the Liver with
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-02-01
MOrriSt0Wn

DIEp-At his residence in Morristown
Jan. Goth, of consumption, Rev. Russell
Patten, aged 43 years months aud &c
days. He was born at Westmoreland
Nh, and at the age of six months hi,
parents moved to Coventry, where hi,
youth and childhood was spent He was
converted at the age of IA, and licensed
to preach in 1857, and ordained Deacon
In 1866. Owing to active business mr.
suits-being largely engaged in the manu-
factsre of wooden ware--he did not Join
tho Conference till April, 1870, when he
was assigned to the Wolcott charge. Aft.
tor laboring there five months he was oh.
ligcd on account Of i'll health to leave the
charge. His funeral was attended from
his late residence, and the sermon preach.
ed by Rev. 0. NJ. Boutwell,. He was
greatly beloved by his friends in Morris.
Town, and died as he had livod--readv -
10 his Masters bidding.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-02-01
Johnson.

Account Of busindsss at the Probate
Office for LamOille District from Dec LIST
1870, to Feb. LIST, 1871:
Estate Of Uri Pcrry-License grantee
to sell real estate.
Estate of A. W. Averill-Timc for set
Element of administrators account extend
ed.
Estate of0liver Allen (insano person,
Guardian appointed
Estate OF Elias Sanborn-administratol
appointed and license to sell real estate
granted.
Estate Of John G. Observation-Disclosures
appointed. 81
Estate of Nehimiah Watcrman-Will
proved, and appraisers and commissioners
appointed.
% Estate of Sally Wiswell-Auxillary adj
illustrations granted.
Estate of Amasa Burke-Administro.
tors account settled.
Estate of Jane Copcly-Commissioners
appointed
Estate of Shepherd Ii. Brown-Admin-
istrator, commissioners and appraisers ap.
pointed.
ID. NJ, Watcrman-(minor) Guardian
appointed. t...
w. Sidney and James NJ. Newcomb-I
,minors) Guardian appointed.
Estate of Amasa Burke-Dividend to
creditors.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-02-01
rnE VAR VIRTUALLY ENDED.

Gen. Walker Of the British Army telC
graphed from Versailles, at noon, on Sun
day, 70 the Foreign Office, that an arms
tice Of tWenty-ODe days has been cOnclud
ed on the following conditions
AConstituent Assembly is to be con
voked, to meet Immediately at Bordeaux
All the forts around Paris have surren.
dered to the Germans. The military for.
ces 10 Paris are to remain in the city as
prisoners Of war. All are to deliver up
their arms, except the National Guards
and one division Of the regular army
Communication is to be restricted proyis-
ionally, but no obstacle is to be offered to
supplying the city with food.
King William confirms the above in
despatch to Queen Augusta, which con-
cludes as follows -" This is the reward
of patriotism, heroism, and great saorif-
ces. Thank God for this fresh mercy
May peace soon follow" !~
% A Swiss army has appeared on the from
tier to guard il from the ravages of Bour-
baki's men, who, cut off from fight to
Lyons by the movement of MantcutFel,
threaten to escape across the border.
Bourbaki attempted to commit suicide
after his defeat before Befort, and has
been suppressed, but the news of the armis-
tice may reach his successor in time to
prevent the dispersal or capture of his
army, uggI.,.a s.. |H lNH ITO
Bismark and other Prussian authorities
deny all charges of trying to restore the
French Empire. 81 se an fiH !
1t is generally supposed that this suc-
of the German forces will result in the
long hoped for peace, but dispatch from
Bordeaux dated Jan. Both says; H' |
"Chauzy's headquarters at Laval. The I
10th, 10th, 10th and 25th cops are at
Viezon, Aourges and Movers. Bourba- >
XII has the 18th, Goth, and oath corps at ,
Dion with 10000 men. The camps of !
instruction contain $50, 600 men. The /
,onscripts of 1871 number 100000 men. n
At the end of the armistics, France will b
;esume the war with 900, 600 men," "a =
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-02-01
Cambridge.

hILpArRIcK.-The lecture last Wed.
ncsday evening by the General was .aid
TO be repletc with interest from beginning
to end Owing to the severe cold the M.
d'enee was not as large as IL otherwise
would have been, for largo delegations
, this town, MOrrisville and johnson
mad made preparations for ATTENDING. bnt
: : ride OF from 10 to % miles with the
thermometer 10 degrees below zero with
3 high head Of wind, was not to bo tb,,rh.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-02-01
welcomes Address.


The day before the execution he wrote
the following as warning to the young;
My Dear Young Friends. With respect,
Henry Welcome takes thi, as last gA
from God that | should give you some In
cidents Of my life, hoping they will in
struct you. Allow me to thank all for
the kindness you have manifested toward,
me, an unhappy prisoner and it is out Of
respect to you that | think it my duty to
write this sketch.
| have six sisters and four brothers,
and am the only bad sinner among
them. | always attended Sabbath School
and my father and mother are members
OF the Methodist church at Hinesburgh
When was l6 years of age | left my
happy home and went to visit sister in
Stowe. aAtli '@i.
When | returned l was bound to leave
home, but my parents wished me to stay
at home, and so to school. I would not
mind them, but went to Boston, l got
good situation, but fell in with bad COM
pany' going to a billiard hall, and learn
ing the use Of liquor, which | used to e1.
cess. When in liquor was persuaded
. try my hand at ''sevcn-up,n At frss
refused, but being unchecked by home
Influences yielded to all the desires Of my
corrupt heart, | gambed and plunged in.
Q all sorts Of wickcdness. The story Of
ny transgressions and sins would gil
urge volume.
Finally, after one of my times, went
, Hinesburgh the LIST Of October, 1868;
ut my friends, if | had listened to my
'ofher's pleading voice, what happy
IAN | should have been this day; and oh
y friends, how many heart-rending, ear
est prayers has my kind mother offered
the Throne of Grace and Mercy for
Q. She never upbraided me, but strove
reclaim me by kindness, urging me to
stain from the sins | was committing
lily.
This was Thursday my mother gave
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-02-01


MYERS THAT OUGHT TO BE DAMNED
Inc man who has been styling himself
hey. Y. y, Rivers, and preaching in the
Congregational church in johnson for q
lew weeks, procured team to 90 to Nor.
rIsyllle or Stowe, but the owner thereof
after some time got letter saying that
the team was at Montpelier, and could be
had by going there after it, since which
Tune nothing has been heard from the inn
poster, 1t appeared after he had fed
that there were several little bills remain.
ing unpaid, some of which were for Dor.
rowed money. Other indiscretions" we're
reported, which led to an investigation of
the gentleman's antecedents, and deduced
rather singular history.
1t appears that his real name is Ryder,
that he is jew, and was educated for n
Rabbi in London, but took to the stage
and became very dissolute. Emigrated
to this country, and connected himself
with theatrical company in Chicago 4
His habits got the mastery of him, and
fell to almost the lowest depths of dissolu.
ton ton. In state bordering on desperation
he wandered about the streets, and one
evening proyidentially entered a church
where revival was going on. His mind
was adyerted to the subject of religion.
and his conversion was supposed to be
thorough by leading Christian minds after
which he commenced studying for the min.
lstry' and preached two years at Wethers.
held, III. A great deal of confidence was
reposed in him there till toward the end If
his stay. After leaving Wethersfeld. he |,
preached IN one or two other places for
lime' then joined the Episcopal church,
md studied with design to take orders ,
n that church., In August last, being /
commissioned by friend to borrow some |
money for him on securities which he fnr. Q
'lshed him, he forgot to return 1t, for. h
'ot he had a family, and forgot to let any 9
i his friends know of his whereabouts o
us family moved to Iowa after he ahan- t
oned them. 4
A large number Of forged letters and
commentators have been found since
Is departure from johnson, and he NAV
lfely be put down as an arrant imposter. ne
e is small man with long black hair, to
I'm whiskers and moustache, sometimes to
ears glasses and looks and acts like Edi
DIV. w,
We doaot wish to be considered profane f.,
saying that this Rivers ought to be bo
'mned, for we only mean that something
ght to be done to check or stop his mad n.
reer down the sleeps of dissolution.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-02-01

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Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-02-01


Nrw STOKE-B. n. Gates VII sen
week q,ea 4 ful AssOrimsni 4 such goOa'
- are asuany foosd ID . country store
b hasing ss.ssd DE siore f0r@srly 0eea'
pied b O. s. Page as } siu and sisvs
store. g. that purpose This viii seoom'
mOiaie the vest part o. the fillaee.
AxoTum Horn CHkSGE-Dr. David
Randall has purchased the "Village HO-
tel" property and takes possession to-day.
The price paid was sS5OO.OO and includes
seven or eight acres Of land and the furB-
iiure in the house. The DR.. will remove
his livery to the stables Of that hotel, and
those who dssirs his services professionally
will find him there.
LEcruRE-B. c. Ward. who has spent
SIX weeks IN the famous Yosemite Valley
Of California, will deliver descriptive
lecture at the iown-ball tomorrow (Thurs-
day. eve. Admission free. Mr.. w. has
delivered his lecture in other places, and
it has been highly spoken Of
DIR. Dutton delivered his preliminary
lecture on Monday eve. last to a good au-
dience. AT the conclusion, subscription
paper circulated, and enough was raised
TO warrant the continuation of the course,
and the next lecture will be Monday eve.
ming.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-02-01


THE BOARD OF AGRIoULTURE.-Th new
State Board of Agriculture, Mining and
Manufactures met in Burlington, Thurs.
day, at the callofthe Governor, to organ.
lze by the election Of a Secretary and to
prepare for its work. Hon. p. w. HYDE
and Hon. G. FL Heath of the First Con-
gressional District; and N. B. Stafford,
Esq, of the Second Distrit; and Hon. A.
B. Halbert and Y. Il. Jameson, ESQ.,, of
the Third District, together with the Gov.
ernor and President Angel, iek oficio, we're
present, being all the members except Gov.
Holbrook, who declines TO serve upon the
Board. The Board made choice of Prof
Peter Collier, of the University and State
Agricultural College, as their Secretary.
Prof Collier has very fine qualifications
tor the position. He is practically as well
as scientifically familiar with agricultural
affairs, as those who have heard the part
taken byhim in the discussions of the Dali
ryrnen's Association have perceived. He
has practical as well as scientific knowl.
edge Of mining. He is, in fact, thorough
ly informed in most of the practical scien.
ces, and has an acquaintance with gentle
men engaged in investigations such as the
Board is expected to pursue, which can
not fail to be Of high value to the Board.
tie is young man, and viii bring to his
position enthusiastic interest in the work
of the Board, and in the welfare Of the
State. The Board is to be congratulated
% securing such a competent and accom-
plishcd Secretary.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-02-01

Nor1cE.-The Lamoillo County Coco
Tcmplars Union, will be held in Water
vile, with Waterville Lodge, No. As, OF
the End Tuesday in February next, the
18th prox. '-. a'i
II is earnestly desired that all the
Lodges in the county shall be we'll repre-.
sented on that occasion.
The record of the past year shows ear
nest labor and decided progress We
have great reasons to be encouraged in
our good work, of temperance reform. All
We need, is union of purpose, and encr.
gy toput that purpose into execution, and
then we shall see our efforts crowned with
success. Tho number of pledged abstain
ers is also increasing and all the signs Of
the times give promise of better time,
aud brighter day. "
The evening exercises Of the Union viii
be open to all, consisting Of music, adj
dress, &c. The address will be delivered
by Hon. Geo. w. Hendce, of MorrisvilIe
The public are cordially invited to attend
the evening exercises.
A. A. NILES, Sec. of Union. ]
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-02-01

Eden.

U Two men from North ill.,,
broke into the house of the sub,.,;..,
took from the cellar about thirvb,,s.'
potatoes. Also, two men from Mo,.,.
took the liberty to drive off bn.. ,
longing to the subscriber. And , :
from Eden broke into the barn and 49,,
off a load of corn-stalks.
If they wish to settle the same via .
they must do it Immediately.
Eden, Jan. Goth, II. "''''
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-02-01

ba' As the GsOsal la,
@s ssain sa@s 'inshSp
esF eitisens vii al h,,.
af heAripg hin. y,
The members Of tie l.
.''a deserve great Pni- e. y.
n sssaming the s1ps.~ - =.
and The risk Of gsiiiu, -. J, I
admissions, and thosgb a.
pocket sbOls $50. Ia, -
well paid. The Ascent. :
sidea at what plao. to L,rs
ture held. bu. say that ,h,,.
son will be the favored 80
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-02-01

Discussion-topic Would it be profitable
for the farmers of this community to use
/ portion of the manure now used 70,
corn, potatoes and other crops to the
raising of root crops. Haor8 ~
w. 5. Thorpe. understand the oues-
ton to be, not whether roots are more
| profitable than corn, but whether or NOT
lit is profitable to raise roots. | think
roots are the most profitable crop I raise
to feed all kinds of young stock !;
they are especially profitable to what are
called grain farmers, as they can be fed
with poor hay and straw and keep the
stocklgaining all the time. Two tons Of
good hoy are allowed to winter d COW but
one ton and 200 bushels Of roots are bet-1
ter, and 500 bushels is an average crop
from an acre. Ifit were not for the root
crop Europe could not feed her people
with meat as we'll as she does now. Stat.
lsties show that since the introduction of
roots, as feeding crop, the live stock of
England has doubled in value and the
land has also nearly doubled in producing
capacity Much land that was called
light land and was too soft to pillow, has
BY raising crop Of roots and feeding
mem out upon it been trodden down 50
haiti could be plowed and become good
and. X ~ yisosea ta.F 81 9sa Il
Here our winters are SO severe that The
'hoie crop.cannot befed out where grown /;
uta ifrom 0ct.plst to Dec. LIST, when the /,
'ed is short we can feed on the land. and
ne balance we must house till fed. T
low my land once in the fall and twice in ]
Ne spring, spread on fair coat of good
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-02-01
senatorial Elections.

Several state Legislatures beside, fl,
OF Massachusetts held elections for Hmm
states senator Tuesday. In Maine. Ia
NJ. Morrill, was reelected, receivein, ;
the Senate 90 votes to one for Ab,,
oanborn' and 6 for Governor Chamberlain
In Missouri no election was made, as bot,
houses did not cast majority of yoteslo,
'he same candidate. In the Senate er
Senator Henderson, whom the republican,
have boon so foolish as to nominate TO-
celyed II votes 10 II for Frank Boi,
The democratic candidate. In the House
however, Blair had 81 votes, to AZ for
Henderson, and at the vote in Joint com.
mttee of both houses, he seems certain TO
be elected. In little Delaware, on whose
offices the Salisbury family seems to have
a perpetual lien, Willard Salisbury gives
way to his brother, Cove Salisbury, the
present governor, who was elected on Tues.
day, as his successor. Illinois Michigan
and Minnesota also elected senators on
Tuesday, and as the republicans have a
majority in the Legislature Of each State,
their candidates-who are respectively
Gen Logan, Thomas W, Ferry, and in
Minnesota, William Window for the long
Term, and Col. o. p. Stearns TO gil Tie
vacancy caused by Senator Nortous DEATH
we're doubtless elected. ..r
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-02-01

The ladies of the Univcralist Societ,
in Morristown will held their annual Fail
and Levee at the Town Hall, Morrisvillc,
Wednesday evening February 9Th, 1871.
A cordial invitation is extended to all.
Admittance at the door, 10 cts tickets TO
fhe supper, so cts.
Mrs. A. d. THOMAS, Secretary