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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-05

murder by n Negro after an at
tempt at dark crime.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25
snnarintendent Of Public Printi = 8.

JnO. j. Palmer, Esq. Of Richmond, will De
a candidate for reelection to the office of Sn-
perintendent Of Public Printing at the APP
preaching session Of the Virginia Legislature.
The Rockingham Register says Of Dir. Palm
err:
"There is, we are sure, no question as to
Mr.. Palmers competency TO fill this place
He is one of the oldest and best practical print
ers in the State, and has done the cause OF the
people as much service as any other gentleman
in the south. His election, or rather re-elee-
ton will be a Just tribute to an intelligent,
capable practical printer and highminded gen
tleman. He has special claims upon the VAL
lev delegates which they will We know, be
prompt TO recognize.
Probably we have no right to say anything
on the subject, but as an old companion and
9. case mate Of Mr.. Palmer we may be in
dulsed in expressing hope that our old friend
may be chosen for the responsible duties of an
office he is so well-htted to occupy. lie is
thoroughly acquainted with printing in all its
details, and is honest and independent, and can
dothe State good service.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25
More Taxes Demarded.

Messrs. Editors:
learn that a scheme is on hand 10 petition
the Board of Supervisors Of this County to
purchase or condemn certain private property
adjoining the Court. House hot in Charlcstown.
As a large tax-payer-hayiug suffered in com
mon with those who have to bear the burden
already placed upon the people Of the county
Il am opposed to any such unnecessary out
lay Of the peoples money. Therefore trust
that the Board Of Supervisors will not. for a
moment, cutertan such proposition at present,
or at least until the taxpayers may have an
opportunity to decide upon the subject.
Can you, Messrs Editors, inform me whether
such an effort is being made or not?
TAXPAYER.
I'VE can only say to Taxpayer that we
have heard some iutmation ola scheme Of this
sort, but suppose that under present circum-
stances proposition of the kind will not be
entertained, especially as the Court-House is
not vet repaired, and may cost more money
than is now anticipated-Free Press
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25
circuit court of Jefferson.

BY holding sessions Of the Court from 81 in
tie morning until o and 10 o'clock at night
Judge Hall certainly mauifests desire to rid
tie docket Of a number Of cases ofthe sos said
70 be thereon. With the exception Of Chan
csrv business and two OF three civil cases IN
which iur;es were obtained the Commonwealth
cases have occupied the time Of the Court
Since our last issue Thomas CGpp, indicted for
assault aud battery with intent to XIII, was
tried and acquitted, Be.;zhoover and a. b,
Kennedy for State; White aud Tmpuell for
defence.
Fax Harris. colorci. indicted for resisting an
officer tried; the jury not able to agree was
discharged. Be.zLooyer f5r state, James NJ.
Mason Cox TIE prisoner.
James CLamJGu, colorci, indicted for re-
s'st.us al officer, found guilty and fined $50.
Brluhooycr for State, Blackburn for prisoner.
An application for The filing Of vacancies in
the Commission Of appraisers Of land for the
Shenandoah Valley r. r., IS before the Court
aud IS argued jy counsel In behalf Of their re-
sq.caTc clients.
At tie time Of going TO press the Court Is
saI 10 session. and likely 20 continue for some
DAYS ye. There viii DC on adjourned term
iez.uui1s % Tuesday. 18th Of December.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25
MARRIED.

On Thursday morning, November 2Srd, 1871, by
Rev. J. w. Evan. Mr.. CHARLES w. TRUSSELL
and Miss BETTE L. STARRY, eldest daughter
of Mr.. JACOB STARRY--all Of Charlestown.
On the 2lst instant, at the Lutheran Church in
Winchester, by Rev. T. W. Dosh, Mr.. JOSIAH
WATSON, Of jefferson County, and Miss VIR-
GINA, daughter of Conrad Kremer, Esq, OF
Wincheste".
On the l4th instant, at the residence of the
brides father, Henry NJ. Baker, ESQ.,, by the Rev.
7. W. Dosh, Mr.. THOMAS 5. CHAMBLIN, OF
Loudoun county, and Miss BEATRICE BAKER,
ofFrederick county, Virginia.
On the l4th Of November. at Sunnyside. by Rev.
W. c. Meredith, Dr. DANIEL B. CONRAD, OF
Richmond. to Miss SUSIE L., only child of DR..
aud Mrs. VIM. A. Davis, ofFrederick county, Va.
On the l6th of November, 1871 at Trinity NJ. f.
Church, South, Baltimore, by Rev. A. W. Wilson,
+. GEORGE TAYLOR, of Baltimore county, and
Miss MAMIE LIPSCOMB, Of Baltimore, daugh-
ter of the late Rev. p. d. Lipscomb.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25
The Old Family Journal.
Our Present want---MOney'

We want Money-not to hoard up-but to
nav for things necessary for our daily consump-
ton and use. We are "fearfully and wonder
fully made and require bread aud meat just
as other people. When "hOg-kilhng time
arrives we, ike folks generally, have desire
to put up a few hams, &c, and to have some
use Of our Sausage Grinder aud StuGsr-which
will rust if not creased. 1t is of the most ap-
proved pattern, and we should be very much
grioyed if, by the continued dslinqusneies Of
patrons we should te compelled to let the
present opportunity Sip and very handy and
ingeniously contTiyod little Instrument rustout
for want Of necessary lubrica,ion.
We want money to buy paper, to pay taxes
rent. &c, &c. Innumerable demands are
made upon US for money to pay for iadisPen-
sible things. Those indebted to us will please
pay something at opce-attention, ii nothing
also
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25
Examine Them.

Before taking any of the following notes set
that tn are not counterfeits, as many imlta-
tions are in circulation; Twos, National Bank
State of New York; IS, Merchants National
Bank, New York; Dos, Merchants National
Bank, New York; los, American National
Bank, New York Dos, National Bank, State
Of New York Wo are most careful ia our eX-
amination6f 20s. They flow in upon Us with
such rapidity that the least carelessness on our
part might cause us to fail-aS a p" bloated
6ondholder. - Wheeling Sunday Meas.
We publish the above for the benefit of such
Of our readers as are putting by their currency
in the hope that twos will grow to twentys by
being carefully planted in safe or secretary
Better keep them in circulation-and dom
forget to circulate few this-wa d. We pro.
mise not TO be over "inspectioue."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25
RerkeleY County Items.

We regret 10 bear that Dir. Samuel Mckown,
Of this place, was kicked by one Of his horses,
with both hiud,feet, willie in the stable on We'd
nesday morning last The force of the blow
was broken by bis uearness TO the animal. and
his injuries, though painful, are not OF a serl-
Gus character, t..
Parran NJ. Hollis was kicked by horse the
same morning, but being very close to him es-
capod with a slight bruise near the knee.
Some of our farmers have been complain
inc of having unknown aud unsolicited help in
gathering their corn. This assistance is rem
dered after night, and the nocturnal laborers
perform the work and carry off their wages
without the knowledge or consent of the own
ers Of the crop Gsrdrdsto'cn Times ION.
The RAcEs.-The Inauguration races over
the course Of the Berkeley Fair Grounds, came
of on Thursday and Friday of last week. AL
though The weather was cold and unpropitious,
vet they were quite largely attended. The
trotting race to wagons on the first day for a
purse of $3.50 was won by Mr.. John Marsh's
mare Alice, beating Mr. Wild's horse Honest
Buck both distaucius the Wisner horse.
The running race for purse of $50 was
warmly contested, several entries being made.
Mr.. Paul Strausner's horse came out the win
ncr by several lengths.
The Rackiug race between horses entered by
Messrs. Morgan Marsh and Small, was won by
the Marsh mare.
The second days trotting to harness, best 8
in for purse of $500, three entries, was
won by Mr.. Marsh's mare Lolita. Time PSI,
2.52, $50, 2,55l.
In the pacing race for a purse, CDR. horse
and gray mare White Cloud was won by
br.horse. Time S.0In 25I, S.O84, 2.5S, 9. 12l
The track was in excellent condition aud
was pronounced by strangers the finest race
course they had ever seen.-Ndrt. Statesman
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25
In womau's clothes.

Our TOWN. was visited las. week by man In
vowaus Attire. After imposing upon a nam
Ter Of ou- citizens who promptly responded to
Ter ls appeals fsr charity. the creature
louusel atou. tie streets. aud Ioafed and call
cl for 91.tts aal WAS Or.a8pofa'ed 'r'tt
thanh at some oC the Glr-Rooms. On Friday
might De was arrested anj ou Saturday morn
i.c. after d hearing before Justice Rideuour'
v,> committed o. jill Or so days At The ex-
rrau5a of ,la, time 10 would be we'll for the
people .t ether sections 20 keep an eye open
fr ttu.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25

SHENANDOAH VALLEY AGRIcULTURALSocIE-
rY-A meeting of the executive board of the
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society was
held at Winchester, Va, on tie 18th inst, and
a report made Of S4,l5l Il receipts and So.
AS 20 disbursements at the late fair. Mr..
George w. Ward, treasurer, lately elected State
Senator, resigned, and Mr.. Vance Bell was APP
pointed acting treasurer till the next meeting
Of the stockholders
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25
DIED.

On Saturday night last, at Harper's Ferry, Mr..
MATHEW QUINN, aged about 40 years.
At her residence in Lima, n. j., on the Goth of
October. 1871, MARY FRAN CES, wife of VIM. A.
Ferris, formerly of Shepherdstown, aged 30 years,
4 months and days.
At Washington CITY, on the goth of November,
1871. after a lingering Illness of carcinoma of
stomach, FRANCIS c. MELH0RN, in the 59th
wear Of his age. He was native and for large
portion Of his life resident Of Harper's Ferry,
whore the memory OF himself and good old father
ard mother is cherished by most of the old inhab-
itants with great respect and affection.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25

Messrs. MASON d CO.. Gentlemen Mr.. Row
an having acquainted me with the formula for his
Bitters it gives me pleasure 20 testify to its valua
bic qualities. would recommend it especially to
persons who, besides suffering with the ailments
for which bitters are taken are more less prone
10 renal CKidney,) disorders, for TO such think
most of the bitters in common use must be exceed
inclv hurtfuL CT. RICHARDSON, NJ. d.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25
Ayers Cherry Pectoral,
For Diseases of the Throat and Lungs, !
such as Coughs, Colds, Whooping
Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma,
and Consumption.

Probably never before In the whole history 81
medicine, has any thing won 80 widely and 80
deeply upon the confidence Of mankind, rs this
excellent remedy for pulmonary complaints.
Through long series Of years, and among most
of the races OF men 1t has risen higher and higher
in their estimation, il has become better known
Its uniform character and power TO cure the va
rious affections OF the lungs and throat, have
made il known rs q reliable protector against
them. While adapted 10 milder forms of disease
and 10 young children, II Is at the same time the
most efectual remedy that can be given iorinctp-
lent consumption, and the dangerous ancctions
of the throat and lungs. As "A provision against
sudden attacks OF Group, IL should be Kept ON
hand IN every family, and indeed as all arc some
times subject to colds aud coughs, all should be
provided with this antidote for them
Although settled Consumption Is Thought In
durable, still great numbers OF eases where tho
disease seemed settled, have been completely
cured, and the patient restored 10 sound health
by the Cherry PecfOrdi. SO complete II ~
mastery over the disorders Of the Lungs and
Throat that the most obstinate Of them yield 90 u.
When nothing else could reach them, under The
CHERRY Pictorial they subside and disappear.
Singers and Public Speakers find great
protection from u.
asthma is always relieved and often wholly
cured by II.
Bronchitis Is generally cured by taking the
Cherry Pccfordi in small and frequent doses.
So generally are its virtues known, that We
need not publish the certificates Of them here, or
10 more than assure the public that is qualities
arc fully maintained.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25

AccIDENT.-We regret to learn that Mr..
VIM. L. Reinhart, residing miles East OF
town, was thrown from his colt, on Sunday
afternoon last, in his barn yard, and was Sc
verely injured, internally as well as externally.
We are glad to learn he is doing as well as can
be expected, under the treatment Of a physi-
cian.-Shepherd sto'cn Register.
Hard ON the Doc tors.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25
@ HILLS
&ESSSsI{(s r.SSsa .tstrpli s'slun
HSga@ssg HAIR
REVIEWER.

Every year increases the popu-
larity of this valuable Hair Prep
aration, which is due to merit
alone. We can assure our old
patrons that it is kept fully up to
its high standard; and it is the on
ly reliable and perfected prepara-
ton for restoring GRAY OR FADED
HAIR to its youthful color, making
it soft, lustrous, and silken. The
scalp, by its use, becomes white and
clean. 1t removes all eruptions and
dandruff, and, by its tonic proper
ties, prevents the hair from falling
out, as it stimulates and hourishes
the hair-glands. BY its use, the
hair grows thicker and stronger.
In badness, it restores the capillary
glands to their normal vigor, and
will create a new growth, except in
extreme old age. 1t is the most
economical HAIR DRESSING ever
used, as it requires fewer applica-
tons, and gives the hair splendid,
glossy appearance. A. A. Hayes,
Md, State Assayer of Massachu-
sets, says, "The constituents are
pure, and carefully selected for ex-
cellent quality; and l consider it
the BEST PREPARATION for its
intended purposes"
Sold BY all Druggists and Dealers in Medicines.
Price One Dollar.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25

This is no apology for whisky drinking ii is n
medicine that cannot be used TO intoXicate; it pro
duces a tonic effect, as well acts as cathartic.
In fact, Simmons Liver Regulator is pronounced
m uncomfortable medicine.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25
SHAWL LOST.

i OST, between Charlestown and Rippon
SINGLE BLACK SHAWL, with narrow
whits-mixed border The finder will confer IA
vor upon poor lady by leaving il at the Rippor
Store or at the Free Press Office.
Nov. Is, lS7l-3t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25

TUST PUBLSHED-"W Women, or Chronicles
81 ofthe late m;'-Sequel to "The Holcombs, y
bv Miss NJ. T. Magill. Encourage Home Litera-
turc. For Sale at W. S. MAS0N'S.
HOOFF'S Celebrated Extract Malt-fresh in
/ 4 voice just arrived. W. 5. MASON.
nROM0 Chlorolum-the most powerful disn-
} fectant known. w. S. MASON.
NJASON'S White Oil prepared with great care
WI and warranted in all cases where Liniments
are required inferior TO none. Prepared and for
sale only by w. 5. MASON.
7 IGHT Brown Cod Liver Oil recommended for
1 4 its purity, for sale by W. S. MASON.
November IL, 1871.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25
Clover seed.

I WANT to purchase one Thousand Bushel;
| CLOVER SEED. Willpay the highest market
price in Cash. +. NJ. AlSQUITH, Or.
Nov. IL, lS7l-3t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25
OH ! SECT
STORE.

Where they can be bought . per cent. cheaper
than elsewhere. especially invite the Ladies to
examine my stock of fine Shoes before purchasing
elsevh here, for AIN certain there never WIS such
a stock before offered in this market. Just look at
the following prices;
r.n,CC, cUOES
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25
Meeting of District Conference.

The Winchester District Conference. N. f..
Church South, which met at Newtown, in this
county. on the 9th inst, was largely attended
and Hospitality entertained. The reports
from the various charges in the district devel-
Oped good degree of prosperity, upwards Of
$50 members having been already added to
the Church during the present year. The
death Of Rev Stephen Smith, Of Morgan Cir
cult. for upwards Of 40 years minister Of the
Baltimore Conference. was appropriately no.
ticed. The lay Delegates elected to the Bal
timors annual Conference were
G. T. Licklidsr Of ShepherdstOwn, w. Va;
E. W. Massey, of Clarke county, Virginia ;
W. X. Richard, of Martinsburg, West Va;
E. j. Evans, of Winchester, Virginia.
Aleruates Thomas Lock, Of Jefferson
county, West Virginia; Jacob B. Larrick, of
Frederick county; Geo. W. Way, Of Berkeley
Springs, and Wm. Hodgson, Of Frederick
county, Virginia.
Charlestown was selected as the place Of the
next session Manchester Times.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25
Buckingham's Dye.
FOR THE WHISPERS.

As our Remover in many cases
requires too long time, and too
much care, to restore gray or faded
Whiskers, we have prepared this
dye, in one preparation, which will
quickly and efectually accomplish
this result. 1t is easily applied,
and produces a color which will
neither rub nor wash off. Sold by
all Druggists. Price Fifty Cents.
Manufactured by r. p. HALL & CO..
NASHUA, Nh.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25

Pork is selling at FIVE and six dollars per
hundred.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25

kerosene AccIDENT.-The wife Of Mr..
William Long, residing on Union Hill, was
seriously, if not fatally burned on Friday night
last. by the accidental explosion Of coal
oil lamp We learn that the lamp was
sitting on a table, aud the explosion took place
at time when no one was near it except Mrs.
Long. who was sitting by the table engaged
in sewing. Her body and extremities were
badly burned. She is still living, and may
recover NvtjRSJWg Era.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25
ON MONDAY LAST,

A Most A,cfM and Terrific BGHle Occurred
in car midst Jetireen tie IFhiteS and
Blacks.
Running Too and Fro to See! See What? 100
Lives Lost? Oh! What MistaEeg
1T was 100 Cases of BOOTS and SHOES best
| City work direct from the Factories for the
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25

last session Of the Senate
THE HABPER's FERRY PRoPERTY.-Tho
Secretary Of War reports that the parties who
purchased from the government the Harper
Ferry arsenal property have not paid for it ac-
cordiug to stipulation The time Tor payment
expires on the LIST Of December, when the
property viii revert to the government, unless
payment is previously made.
Pork opened in Christiausburg. Va, at six
dollars per hundred, but fell in two days to
FIVE with a downward tendency Accounts
from other markets Indicate that it will reach
yet lower figures.
The charred remains of John McDevitt the
billiard champion have been found under the
ruins Of the Tribune Office in Chicago. lie was
in the office the night Of the disaster some what
intoxicated and refused to leave, saying he
wasn't afraid Of fire.
NoTARY.-Dr. J..Y. Simmons, Teller THE
First National Bank of jefferson at Charles
town, has leeu appointed Notary Public by
Gov Jacobs
THANKs.-Mr. John Mckinley will please
accept our thanks fer a bushel Of nice apples
presented few days ago.
The Board Of Supervisors Of Jefferson COun-
ty viii meet on the second Tuesday-Decem-
Der 18th.
Rev. J. 7. Williams will preach at White
house on Sunday, November. &c, at IL,
o'clock-aud at Kabletown, at 81
A valuable Cow belonging to Capt. John
Reed, was found dead in a field near town,
last week. 1t bore the marks of a gunshot
wound.
A loyal sheriff in North Carolina is missing.
This would ba considered a Ku-Klux outrage
had he not carried Of seven thousand dollars Of
the peoples money.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25

Il is said that an indictment has been found
in the United States Court of the western dis
trict Of Virginia against G. II. Keudrick, of
Scott county, for holding lis sea; in the State
Senate contrary to the provisions Of the cen
forcement act" Mr.. Kendrick served in the
last session Of the Senate
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25
MUSIC LESSONS.
Jefferson institute,
w. Virginia.

rJ,HE next Session will commence on Monday,
September llh, 1871.
Being provided with competent Assistants, every
advantage for thorough course IN Enghnsh, 'ne
LANGUAGES. Drawing, Music on Piano and Organ,
will be Afforded Particular attention will be paid
to Music, and pupils will be required to play at the
Musical Sorees, 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 fohhIoi'
July 80, 1871.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25
NOTICE.

rENIERE will be a meeting of the President and
Directors of the Smithfeld, Charlestown and
Harper's Ferry Turnpike Company, at the Sap
pington Hotel, in Charlestown, on Saturday, No
vember 18th, 1871 FRANCIS lATES,
Nov. IL, 1871. President.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25
ESti.ay Cattle

7 EFT the premises of the subscriber, about
I three weeks ago, TWO TIREE-Y EAR AND
THREE ONE-YEAR OLD CATTLE-three ol
them Heifers and two Steers. Crop OIL one year
and slit in the other. JOHN MORE.
November Is, lS7l-3t.
SPIRIT copy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25

lust received stock Of Lamps and Lamp Goods
~ VERY low the "AtwOOd Burner" the most
complete and perfect round Wick Burner yet made,
adapted to all Lamps, and produces a light equal
to the German Study Lamp. also, the Reliance
Ncn-Explosive Attachment for Kerosene Lamps
something new and desirable, for sale BY
Oct ~ lsOI HOWELL BRO.