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Domestic Affairs.
EoreIan AHnirA.

Bismarck has again become indisposed.
The Cabinet of Portugal has been recon-
structed.
The Mobiles arriving at Bordeaux shout
''Vive l'Empereur"
Open letters may now be posted in Paris
for any part of France.
The Paris Government is extremely anx-
ious for the conclusion of peace.
Many thousands of Bourbakis soldiers
are reported as having been upon the verge
of starvation.
Emperor William, it is now stated will
remain at Versailles until the close of the
negotiations.
Reports come of great reaction against
the Provisional Government of France, and
that ten millions of people are ready for the
restoration of the Empire.
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to expend sums not exceeding $1,000 for the
repairs af apparatus.
Mr.. Shane moved to refer it to the Commit
tee on Fire.
The motion gave rise to lengthy debate,
and members were divided as to what extent
confidence should be placed in the Commits
sion.
Pending the question the Chamber ad-
iourned.
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INSURANCE.

~ ELAWARE MUTUAL SAFETY INSURANCE.
IL COMPANY. Incorporated by the Legislature
Of pennsylvania, 1885.
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shlPPINL..
FFfR, DoRHLARD STEAMSHIP OoMPAR
FOR NEW YORK,

SAILING TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, AND SAT
URDAYS AT NOON,
are now receiving freight at winter rates, COM
mencing December 2s All goods shipped on and
after this date win be charged as agreed upon by
the agents of this company.
INSURANCE oNEEIGHTH OF ONE PER CENT.
No bill Of lading or receipt signed for less than
1fty cents, and insurance erected for less than
one dollar premium.
For further particulars and rates apply at Com
pany's oflce, Pier s9 East river, New York, or to
JOHN F. OIL.
PIER 10 NORTH WHARVES.
N D. Extra rates ON small packages iron, metals,
etc. 2SS
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NEWS suNz MARY.


OitN AunlFH.
The religious ceremonies connected with
the laying of the cornerstone of the George
Chandler Chapel took place yesterday after
noon, in the presence of a large congregation.
The friends of the Fenian exiles held
another meeting last evening at Garland
Hall. The Committee on Correspondence
presented communication from ODouovan
Rosa, one of the exiles, who emphatically
declines any reception outside of the city of
New York. The Committees on Correspond
ence and Reception were then discharged,
and the meeting adjourned sine die.
Levi IL. Robinson, of this CITY, who has
been recently working at the tailoring trade
in Harrisburg, was killed a few days ago on
the Pennsylvania Railroad, near Downing
town, by being run over or dragged along
the track. He was on his way to Philadel-
pha, and is supposed to have fallen between
two cars. Deceased was As years of age, was
married, and leaves a wife and one child.
During the rebellion he was a lieutenant in
Company FL, 26th Regiment Pennsylvania
Volunteers.
Last night about half-past II o'clock, a
disturbance took place at the public-house on
Sixth street, above Chestnut, during which the
bartender named Gillen was cut in the head,
and painfully though not dangerously
wounded. Soon after the disturbance r.
Lister Smith was arrested and taken to the
Central Station, where he was charged by
Gillen with the offense. Bail was then en-
tered before Alderman Smith in the sum of
$1,000 for further hearing.
Domestic Affairs.
The Chamber of Commerce of New York
have resolved to erect a new building.
The Senate, in executive session, yester-
day confirmed George L. Wood, of Oregon,
as Governor of Utah.
The Japanese Commission now visiting
this country for information called at the
Treasury Department, at Washington, yester-
day, to witness the operation of making paper
currency.
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<@HTBA PHILADELPHIA AND SOUTHERN
&lal4&&S MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY'S RE-
GULAR SEMLMoNTHLY LINE TO NEW OR
LEANS, La
The YAzoo VIII sail for New orleans, via Havana,
on Tuesday, February I, at A. NJ
The JBN1ATA will sail from New Orleans, via
Havana, on Friday, February 3.
THROUGH BILLS OF LADING at as low rates
as by any other route given to MOBILE, CALVES
TON, INDIANOLA, ROCKPORT, LAVACCA, and
BRAZOS, and to all points on the Mississippi river
between New Orleans and st. Louis. Red river
freights reshipped at New Orleans without charge
OF commissions.
WEEKLY LINE TO SAVANNAH, GA.
The WYOMING will sail for Savannah on Sat
urday, February 4, at A. M.
The TONAWANDA will sail from Savannah on
Saturday, FebruarV4
THROUGH BILLS OF LADIN4 given to all the
principal towns in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mis-
sissipp Louisiana, Arkansas, and Tennessee in con-
nection with the Central Railroad OF Georgia, At
lantic and Gulf Railroad, and Florida steamers at
as low rates as by competing lines.
SEMI. MONTHLY LINE TO WILMINGTON, N. c.
The PIONEER will sail for Wilmington on Fri
day, February 10, at A. NJ. Returning, will leave
wilmington Friday, February II.
Connects with the Cape Fear River Steamboat
Company, the Wilmington and Weldon and North
Carolina Railroads, and the Wilmington and Man
chester Railroad to all interior points.
Freights for Columbia, S. c., and Augusta, Ga,
other route
Insurance effected when requested by shippers.
Bills Of fading signed at Queen street wharf on or
WILLIAM L. JAMES, General Agent,
els No. 130 s. THIRD Street.
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AMU1EMEN78,

MERIOAN AOADEMY OF MUSIC
"A THEODORE THOMAS
UNEQUALLED CONCERT ORGANIZATION
FIFTY D1sTrNGTIsHED q ARTISTS.
ON FRIDAY DA EVENING, Feb. 9; SATURDAY
AFTERNOON and Ev ENING, Feb T.
Ine public is respectfully informed that Mr. Theo-
TWO GRAND CONCERTS
on Friday and Saturday Evenings Feb. 8 and 4, and
aGrand Matinee on Saturday Afternoon, Feb a
First appearance OF the celebrated Pianiste,
MISS ANNA MEHLIG,
pronounced by the press wherever she has appeased
country. Together with the UNRIvALLED OR
GSgHESTRA, many OF whom are EMINENT SOLO,
Admission Tickets ts....................on One Dollar
Reserved Seats. Fifty Cents Extra
Gallery uentT EiSy Ss Sents Sents
Sale Of seats at Box ONCE Academy Of M1sc Tsnes
and and at F. A. North s. Co.'s, No. iO96 Chestnut
The Grand Pianos used are from the Celebrated
MM9nuiaetory M OF STElNWAY & SONS, warerooms
in Philadelphia at BLASIU5 BROS, No. 1905 OHES.
NUT Street.
MERIOAN ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
THE SALE OF SEATS continues at North Co. q
Music store, NO 1926 Chestnut street. for either or
SIX NIGHTS AND ONE MATINEE
oF The GRAND ENGLISH OPERA COMBI-
MONDAY, February 9, BOHEMIAN GIRL.
:, Rose Hersee, Fannie Goodwin, S. c. Campbell
Brookhouse Bowler, r. Seguin, j. II. Chatterson etc
FANFARE AND CONCERT WV
presenting JENNY Won BUSK, JOSEPH HER
MANS and AMERICUS.
TUESDAY-M MARTHA,
BENEFIT OF q. w. CAMPBELL AND ]. r.
ZIMMERMAN
Mrs. O. r. Bernard, Zelda Seguin, William Castle
s. @. Campbell L. Seguin A. Howell etc
MISREPRESENTATION OF FIGARO.
BENEFIT OF ZELDA SEGUIN.
M Mrs. Bernard, Rose Hersee Zelda seguin, Henri
Drayton, Campbell, Bowler, Seguin, Howell, etc,
THURSDAY-IL TROVATORE.
First appearance OF Miss EMMA HOWSON as
LEONORA.
FRlDAY-BENEFIT OF VIM. CASTLE-FIDELlO.
(Beethoyen's only opera-frst time here In English)
- SATURDAY MATINEE-OBERON.
SATURDAY NIGHT (farewelD
FAUST IN GERMAN.
conductor Mr.. s. BEHRENS,
- ADMISSION 81. Reserved Seats, 90 cents extra
tamlly Circle, 80 cents Amphitheatre, 25 cents
LlBRETTOS.-The authorized and correct edI-
lions OF the operas, as sung by this company can
only be procured at the above store and inside the
ACdueny. 12S
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DIED.

In Baltimore, on the Ord instant, Mrs. CLARA
:. HOOP, wife Of Mr. John l.. Hootf, of this town
aged years and day.
\ large cOncourse Of sorrOwlng friends attended
her beloved remains to their last resting place
She was one Of the few Of whom it may be said
that she lived and died without an enemy-gentle,
aiectiouate, sweet-spirited, as wife, mother aud
friend she won the hearts of all who associated
with her. As a christian, her daily walk and con-
yersation proved that she walked with God.
" Thou art gone to the grave but 'twcre wrong to
deplore thee,
When God was thy Ransom, thy Guardian and
guide
He gave thee, and took thee, and now will restore
thee,
Where death has no sting, since the Savior has
died"
At the residence of her son-in-law, Jane, Jaco-
by. in Marion county, Ohio, on the 10th ult., Mrs
ANN ABLE, an old resident of Martinsburg, aged
n years.
OF Paralysis, at his residence in Frederick
county. on the morning of the 18th ult., after a
brief illness, Mr. NATHANIEL {. LUTON, in
the 10Th year Of his age.
Near Middleway, on the 9Th ult., KATE E.
daughter of z. U. and II. \. Hinton, aged l2years
and months.
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Public sale Of shOrt-HOrn Csttle.

We invite attention to toe advertisement Of
public sale, by james VI. Ransom, Esq Of
Pwe-Bred Sloy,-Hous, en- the lst day Of No
vcmber. The HWdestT Times in referring
% this sale SAYS:
Mr.. Ransom has long been known as one
Of the most successful aud reliable breeders Of
fine cattle iu The Valley, and many Of our far
l0ers Will, doubtless, be glad 90 avail them
selves Of the opportunity thus afforded 20 im-
prove their stock by purchasing some OF these
really valuable animals We are informed
that some Of the cattle which Nr. Ransom pro-
poses % sell vii, be exhibited 90 our Fair
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10 llonumentaI Assoelation.

The object Il the Ice Monumental Asso-
citation is to sl,ici; through It's agents sub
scriQtious for the erection Of a suitable m0uu-
meat at Richmond Virginia, 90 the memory
Of Genera, T. Z. Les General Jubal A. Ear
ly is the President o.! the Association-Mai.
w. Hawks, the Agent Tor the County @.
Jefferson. MAJ Hawks is now in possession
u tie necessary books. certificates, &c. and
wiz receive tie names Of all who desire 20 con-
tribute 60 this cfyr, TO honor the memory Of
General Ice. For information concerning this
scheme we respectfully refer all to Maj. II.
who j. heartily enlisted 10 tie cause.
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The Metropolitan.

The new advertisement Of the " MetTopoli-
tan not being ready for this issue, we are re-
quested by Mr.. Timberlake to anticipate 1t 10y
inviting attention to lis cases Of new goods
For beautiful, fresh. seasouable, substantial
goods, at remarkably low prices, be assures US
his stock canuot be equa.ed in these parts
The metropolitan " has Just been supplied
with handsome plush stools, which give quite
a city appearance to it, The ladies are not
likely 70 weary In examining and admiIiug
the beautiful, things there-particulMly as they
can be enjoying luxurious seats.
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Accident

On the Grs. Of October, an elderly mla call
ing his name Christian Steaiea, was ran over by
tae cars at the East end % tho r. r. Brijs.
across the Potomac River at Ha-Pers Ferry
cutting of both legs below the Knee. TIN,
mar wa, somewhat intoxicated aud was stand
Ing on the track facing ;5Nari the Canal talk
ing 20 man on passing boat. All was done
fr the unfortunate man that could be done
lie died from his injuries about eleven o'clock
p. NJ, same day. lie was taken care u and
ds.sa.ly buried BY ihe r. R CImpany.
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OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER OF THE Cur
RENCY,
Washington, September !, 1871.
WHEREAS by satisfactory evidence pre-
w scented to the undersigned. it has been
made to appear that "TtIE FIRST NATION
AL BANK OF JEFFERSON AT CHARLES
TOWN, in the town of CHARLESTOWN, in
the County of JEFFERSON and State Of
WEST VIRGINIA, has been duly organized
under and according to the requirements of the
Act Of Congress entitled IAN Act to provide a
National Currency secured by a pledge Of
United States Bonds, and to provide for the
ejaculation and redemption thereof, approved
June Sd, 1864, and has complied with all the
provisions Of said Act required to be COM
piled with before commencing the business OF
Banking under said Act,
Now, therefore, l, HlIANDR. HULBURD
Comptroller of the Currency, do hereby certi-
fy that 1.-THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF JEFFERSON AT CHARLESTOWN" in
the TOWN Of CHARLEST0WNin the Coun-
ty Of JEFFERSON and State of WEST VIR-
GINA. is authorized to commence the bust
ness Of Banking uuder the Act aforesaid. In
testimony whereof witness my hand aud seal Of
Office this lst day of September, 1871.
Inland r. HULBURD,
Comptroller Of Currency.
No. 1868.
September Q, lS7l-G0 days
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Eiiior. of Free Prss..


ship Nee ting on Friday, 22nd instant, called for
the purpose of nominating delegates to a County
Convention, upon motion of 7. G. Green the dele
gates then appointed we're empowered to select or
name Township Officers.
We desire in this connection 20 propose the
name OF NATHANIEL MYERS for Justice OF the
Peace Of CharleStown Township, and We ask a
candid reviewal Of Mr.. Myers Official Acts as
present Justice. and by these official acts we are
willing to be Judged. Charges of Prejudice be-
cause Of Political status have been made against
Mr.. MYERS, but the facts viii show upon honest
investigation that Mr. N. has been a faithful, hon
est and jealous official. For the public good we
have fear in making the assertion, and are sat
isfcd the community and voters viii so conclude
upon examination Of the official history Of nr.
Myers. VOTER.
September %, 1871.
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township Delegates meeting.

Atau Informal meeting Of the Delegates Of
Cbadcstowu Township for tie purpose ofmak-
Ing nominations flg Township Officers D. H.
COCEEILL was called % tic Chair. and JAS.
Law. HooFF appointed Secretary.
I, was
Eaol-s7. That we decline 90 make any nom-
nations 40 this time tut refer the subject to
tie voters Of the Township, and Do cal. q meet
,l- Or the purpose on SATURDAY October
"a. ISL. at3o'c,9ck. p. Mat the Couri-Room.
Ibe importance oftho subject would urge a full
attendance upon this meeting.
d. H. COCKRlLL, CHM.
JAS. Law H00FF. Scc'y.
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MARRIED

On the 2C;h ult, at the residence Of the brides
parents. bv Rev. J. w EVAN. Mr.. JAMES +.
bRISH and Miss JENNIE CHOPPERT-an Of
this county.
Near Martinsburg, on the 10th ult, by Elder D.
F. StoufFer. Mr.. CHARLES NJ. SUTTON, to Miss
MARY CATHARiNE LAKEWOOD, both Of
Berkeley county.
In Winchester, on the 10Th ult., by Rev. Mr..
Armstrong, Mir. CHARLES W. BARBlTT and
Mis-. MOLLIE GRUHER, daughter Of Mr.. Samuel
Gruver Of that county.
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The Old Family Journal.
Deatb Of Col Lewis W. washington.

Col. LEWIS ". WAsHINcroN, died at
S Be,n-Airu his residence in this County, on
Sunday last, Oct lst 1871, aged IS years, 10
months and day. He was the son Of Hon.
George Corbin Washington Of Maryland, the
great grandson Of tive Brothers Of General
George Washington, being descended from
them both by his Father aud Mother. lie was
first commissioned as Colonel by President
jackson, again by the Governor OF Mary land,
aud third time by Gov. Wise, Of Virginia,
for efficient civil service during the " Brown
Raid He was among the citizens captured
as hostages by John Brown. His death is to
be regretted as Jefferson has lost one OF her
most publjc-spiritci citizens, his family an al
fectionate head, and his friends genial and
pleasant companion.
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Tie Berkeley County Delegation. consisting
o. the following gentlemen, was present:
~ s. GnutLam, Chairman C. !. Faux
uer. Jr.. T. H. Staley. W. Stewart q. W.
Leg. r. Iamou, G.. W. North, J. 7. Stump,
Cuah SGlwiu, L. Seuciudiver, r. Stewart. j.
2. Jauucv. n. C. kyue. l.. > Howard, Nm.
Cusdwa. Decatur Hedges. James CrSwell,
VIM. Cunningham, David Thompson, Il.
CguchmaD, James ID. Miller.
By their Chairman they announced that
they were present 20 ask confirmation OF
their action in nominating the Hon. c. j.
Faulkner as a candidate to represent The Sena-
toral District. and on their part cordially 70
endorse The nomination made by the Delegates
Of Jefferson Of candidates TO represent the Sen
atolia District IN the Convention and in the
Senate Of West Virginia.
By Mai JAS. LAW. Hc0rF,
EsSolre7 That denomination should he
made 90 the Convention unless those who make
them pledge the candidates named to abide the
action Of the Convention. Adopted.
BY d. H. CoCERILL,
Resolre9, That we vote rirs roce. Adopted.
On motion il was
Rcgolrcd. That when the vote is taken If
resulting In no choice The nominee having the
least number O: votes be dropped. Adopted.
The motion Of J. II. Haiues, that the uomi-
nations be decided by majority vote, was
adopted.
on motion Of G.. A. 5. Davis, the nominal
ton Of Hon. c. j. Faulkner by the Berkeley
Delegation was unanimously confirmed.
Nominations being in order, the names Of
tie following gentlemen were presented to the
Convention for tie District nomination for
Convention:
W. II. Tnvers, Samuel Knott, T. C. Green,
Logan O>5uru, Jno. 4. Thompson D. 3. Lu-
cas-. T. NJ Isbell
st this point W L. Wilson read a Card
from d. B. Lucas, Withdrawing his name.
Jno. A. Thomson also declined and his name
vas withdrawn The roll was called aud the
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For the NIaGistracy.

MESSlS. EDITORS.
Mr.. AMBROSEW. CRAMBR would
bring the discharge of the duties OF the Magis-
tracy attention, industry and conscientious re-
gard for all the obligations of the position. An
nouuce him as a Candidate subject to the will OF
the people of Charlestown Township as expressed
in Convention or by primary election.
September %, 1871. y VOTER.
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WusSEY.-We have been presented, by
1ir. W. S. Mason, with bottle Of whiskey-
sl.l to be ol superior quality. i; is Of q sup
I.y from the establishment Of Mr.. VIM. He
burn. Of Wheeling. II 1t is. as represented, q
god article, we would commend the house Of
llr Heburn TO those engaged 10 the sale Of
liquors that they may substitute a good article
for the abomiuab!e stuff dolej out to 50 many
q our people.
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Mr.. Trayers was declared the nominee for
the Constitutional Convention to represent the
jefferson and Berkeley Senatorial District
On motion Of Capt. Avis, the nominate on
was declared unanimous.
By NJ s Grantham, their Chairman, the
Berkeley Delegation announced their hearty
approval Of the nomination Of Hon. ". H.
Trayers. and pledged him a handsome support
from the people OF Berkeley.
STATE SENATE.
Nominations for Candidate Cor State Senate
were as follows:
p. Walls Wilson, T. c. Green, Logan Os-
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Take Notice.

HAFING already suffered enough from tres
passers, give notice that the law will here
after be enforced against any and every person,
trespassing as was done on Sunday, the 3Oth ult,
by throwing down fences and leaving them down,
riding across fields and taking liberties generally,
which will no longer be permitted on the farm Of
Mrs. Strath. JOHN j. ii. SIRAlIH.
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Two Caors.-We are informed by Mr. Geo.
W.. Moreland, who lives uP0g the farm Of Capt.
James " Glenn, four miles from Chlriestown,
tia. an apple tree upon that place which bore
al abundant crop Of Summer apples, again
b,.eael this Fal. and is now full Of young APP
PIES.
Prguc SALEs.-By W. II. Tavers. nus-
tee. Oct 4.h
Ey ID. ID. Peuileton, Oct. 10th.
pv Jno. T. keariott. Trustee Nov. 10Th.
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Jefferson institute,
CharIcstoyvn, w. Virginia.

TENHE next Session will commence on Monday,
September llh, 1871.
Being provided with competen: Assistants, every
advantage for thorough course in English, the
Languages, Drawing, Music on Piano ana organ,
Mill he Afforded. Particular attention viii be paid
to Music, and pupils viii be required TO play at the
Musical Soirees. when the friends of the pupils can
have an opportunity to Judge of their progress.
Vocal Music will be taught in classes as well as
by private lesson.
For Circulars Terms, &c, apply to the Princi-
pal. MRS. A NJ fOhhEoI'
July %, 1871.
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GL0TnINes

This is something cannot be surpassedin. can
sell YOU good suit Of fine Satinett from SG.5O and
upward Also, an all-wool Cashmere Suit from
$ll and upwards as to quality.
have also fine stock Of the Latest Styles Of
Gents HATS, and lot Of good Trunks-all Of
which will sell as cheap as my neighbors, and,
perhaps p little cheaper. Give me a call. This
is the way to prove all things. Bring yoar
Stamps to insure great Bargains.
Sept lG, 1871. :. GOLDSMITH.
CtPECIAL Notice to the Ladies' have large
y lot of Chignons from l5c up. Switches from
30 to so inches long. j. GOLDSMITH.
September l6, ISL.
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BakNNqI

Invaluable to every household, Wholesome,
Convenient and Cheap. Price IS cents per Box
60 cents per Pound. For sale by Druggists and
sll prominent Storekeepers.
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ALSO ANTHRACITE Nut CUAL,
for Base-Burning Stoves, Piedmont Lump and
Blacksmith-all in quantity to suit. have good
accurate Scales, so there viii be no guess work
You therefore, will be sure TO get what you buy.
| win willingly take MONEY Tor the same; but,
will also take most of Country Produce, including
WOOD and CORN. as fast as wanted. In con-
nectinn with tllfs | keen also.
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burn. Jno. A. Thomson, Jno. ". Grantham
aud Col. Wm. A. Morgan. The five last
named gentlemen having requested with
drawal of their names, on motion OF Il. NJ.
Aisquith Mr. Wilson was, after a suspension
of the rules, unanimously declared the choice
of the Convention, whereupon the Berkeley
delegation ratified it.
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.
The following gentlemen were proposed as
the County Representatives to the State Con-
yentiOn
Logan Osburn, C. T. Butler, S. KuOtt, G.
N. Beltzhooyer, Jno. ~ Thomson, Cll. w. A.
Morgan, T. C. Green and Col. R. W. Baylor:
At the request of c.. T. Butler and Samuel
Knott. their names were withdrawn. Col. K.
w. Baylor stated that be was not 4 candidate
and did not desire the nomination, and the vote
being taken resulted in the selection OF Logan
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Take Notice.

FJNHE Grzpcry on The farm Of Mrs. Straith will
from this date beguardod by an ARMED WATCH
NAN ali day and night-all persons requested not
TO enter the same without notice. Noadmittance to
any person on Sgndays-and night intruders are
hereby warned of the danger Of being injured.
Aug. ). lS7l-tC JOHN J. u. STRAITH.
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Charicstown Female Seminary.

vv,uF ney. Annual Session of this School will
commence on MONDAY, the nth DAY OF
SEPTEMBER NEXT, at the rooms of Major
Kearsley, corner Of Main and West streets.
The course OF instruction embraces the usual
branches of education taught in our schools, in
GLIDING also Latin, French and Music.
boarding will be provided, and terms and fur
Their particulars made known on application to the
Principal Charges in all cases to be paid one half
in advance. ROBERT T. BROWN,
Charlestown, Jefferson county, W. Va
Aug. %, 1871.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-10-07

TE7HE First National Bank Of Je6erson a
Z Ciarlesi0rR will be open, ready to re-
ceive deposits and transact other business on
Monday, September 25th.
Discount day, Tuesday in each week.
SAMUEL HOWELL,
Sent. %. lS7l-3t. Cashier