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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18

In his annual report, as commissioner Of the
Freedmen's Bureau, General Howard recon-
mends the abolition of what remains Of that
institution. For the past year the bureau has
been engaged chiefly in the work of education
among the freedmen and the payment of boun-
ties due colored troops who served in the late
war against the rebellion. This work can be
carried on through other departments of the
government now established by law, and with
much less expense. General Howard recon-
mends that the colorcd troops be placed upon
the same footing as the others with regard to
bounties This would bring them under
the immediate supervision of the War
Observation-Disclosures Press.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18

The Washington Patriot justly says "The
country is at present divided into two great
political parties, nearly equal in streugth-the
office holders and the people. The holders
buckle on the spurs, and the people furnish
TANKS to be rowled. The Office holders sharpen
their scythes, and the people raise the crops
for them to cut. The Office holders steal the
money, and the people pay it over to build up
moneyed aristocracy, whose cOats-of-arms
are ornamented with skeleton keys and crow
bars and dark lanterns"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18
The Storm.


The storm of Tuesday, and several subse-
quent days of this week, extended over wide
area north and east, and was one Of the sever
est which has been experienced for years
Heavy damage, both by land and sea.
The losses of the fishing feet Of Gloucester,
Massachusetts,, have been greater the past sea-
son than in any previous year. The number
of lives lost exceeds that of any other, except
in 1852 Twenty-Five vessels have been
wrecked or abandoned, valued at 100000, on
which there was SS9,S16 insurance, but near
ly all on the mutual plan. One hundred aud
thirty-six fishermen were drowned, forty-fve
of whom left widows, and more than ninety
children rendered fatLerless
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18

The New York Evening Post, sRep.,l says
that Lieu Frederick G. Grant is a fortunate
man in that lie is the son Of the President. If
he had taken out leave Of absence of six
months to visit Europe, he would only receive
pay at the rate of $40 month. But is said
that he is ordered to accompany General Sher-
man, aud so receives lis regular salary Of $l35
a month, and mileage at the rate of ten cents
per mile for every mile of travel"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18
NO WONDER
These Prices Kill their Business.

Brilliante Alpacas at 80 quoted at &c,
Pure Mohair Alpacas at 40. Gaze price 50,
Rich Lustres and Silk Warps IS, Regular
Price15,
Magnificent Beauties in Dress
Goods at57JE, worth 5TI4
Handsome Dress Goods at 25
Auction Bargains at 20.
We have them at l2lZ.
Dress goods marked in plain figures 10 in all the
Broadway houses, we run nj so; saving you 70
cents yard is something's 81 80 10 $500 saved
in buying dress is worth your attention and
they who save your pockctbook in these trying
times, deserve the thanks and love of Man and
Woman. Corsets away down under the low wa
ter mark. Laces, Rmbroideries and fancy work,
at prices that will shame the black days Of ruin
and panic Of 81. Hosiery for Men, Women child
rem 4 Babies, Ribbons, Of every description and
every conceivable Color. Most desirable and
MAGNIFICENT Sfvles
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18

WASHINGTON, Nov. Is, 1s71.-About one
hundred feet Of the west wall of the west wing
of the new market house in course ofconstruc-
ton on the site Of the old Centre market, tum-
bled down this morning among the workmen
engaged thereon. No one was injured, and
the damage is about $4,000 The recent heavy
rains, together with pretty brisk breeze which
was blowing at the time, were the immediate
cause Of the accident.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18
Hon. c. j. Faulkner.

The people Of Berkeley county certainly owe
a debt of gratitude to this gentleman for his
able and mastery defence Of their interests and
their honor, in the recent attempt made by GER
tain parties in this county to repudiate our
pledged obligations to the NJ. &. P. Railroad.
His argument before the Court against the bill
of injunction to prohibit the Sheriff from col
Letting the tax to pay the interest upon the
county bonds, issued in aid of the construction
Of this road, is conceded to have been the ablest
among his many efforts at the bar, and his
excoriation Of the petitioners praying the in
junction, was terrific in the extreme. They
no doubt, felt like calling upon the crooks and
mountains" to hide them from the just indig-
nation excited against them by Mr. F's pointed
and telling MdrtiaSJTg Statesman.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18

ESCAPE OF pRIsoyEES. stanton, Va, No
yember 10 "A white penitentiary convict and
a negro confined in the same cell in the jail at
this place ordered oysters tonight. When the
attendant returned with the supper the white
convict drew knife aud stabbed him under
the left arm, infic,iag severe wound. The
prisoners then rushed from the Jail crying fire
Justify, and in few minutes, before any one
was aware Of the state Of affairs, had got some
distance from the jail
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18

WHEELING. W. Va, November l5.-IIon.
John L. Way, of Woodsfeld, Ohio, Judge of
the Belmont and Monroe Circuit, was found
dead early this morning in one of the streets
of that town. There were no signs of violence
and it is supposed that, overcome by some in
trinity he had fallen early in the night and
perished from exposure.
The Grand Lodge of Masons of Virginia
closed their annual session this morning. DR..
Thomas H. Logan was elected Grand Master
for the ensuing year.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18
Credit System.

You must adopt our system or starye-must
throw away the old flint lock and take ND tho
thirty shooter you can't expect 70 live under the
terrible disadvantage at " bicb we hold you down.
90 Dozen Kid Gloves;
80 Gross Beautiful Silk Dress Buttons:
Linen Handkerchios-3 for 25 cts.
20 Pieces Of Cashmere Just in,
from IS cents up.
Thus we are fighting day and night for money,
for reputation and for the people.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18

FATAL Coal OH AccIDENT.-0n Friday
last, the 10th instant, young lady, aged
about fifteen years, daughter of Mr.. Jesse
Git, of Hanover, was burned to death at her
home She attempted to blow out the light
Of a coal oil lamp, which exploded and set fire
to her clothes York Tdl Democrat
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18
GIGANTIC BUTCHERY
In These Goods:

yeIvetccns. Yelyets Satins. Silks and Pushes,
Flowers, Feathers, all from the Auction Sales Of
three large importing houses Of Leonard Street.
To the Young asprant for Mercantile fame,
we point 10 the short road TO success-buying at
the bottom prices; living in the Auction Rooms
and selling quick upon one short, homes; profit
for cash alone.
THERE 1T IS ~ NUTSHELL-THAr's THE
STORY.
To him who would travel the other down hill
dead march we would say: Get ont Of the way,
take Prussic acid or (" Forty Rod whiskey, for
yondcr are the fatal dead-fals that must sooner
or later crush you high prices and the credit sys-
TEN. What chance is there for you in contact
with genius, brains and ambition in n struggle
against hope, with our grand, crushing leaders
and spccia,ics, scattered broadcast over the
try We wish 10 right the wrong. and believe the
god Of battles u ever with the right. When bank
ruptcy and ruin OvcTiakes the victim are al
ways there with the AMERICAN DOLLAR
When the hammer Of the Auetioneer falls upon
some grand and gigantic windshake, listen for
our name. When disaster stares the lettering
millionaire in the face, aud gold alone will save
him, our pioneers are there with that everlasting
remedy. Aud when trade j. dull and business
slack and fast and slow merchants asleep or
drunk, and the mercantile world az a stand still
waiting for something 10 turn up our sharp
shooters and skirmish line under the intense i'm
pulses that direct with an ulerring and unseen
force, strike the decisive blow and the day Is won,
aud the victory ours alonc Hence the vain, de-
lusive and childish tale Of stolen goods-this ig-
| norant and malignant cry against incfion Bar
gains. They buy Dress Goods regularly on time
twice a year style) at 80 cents and charge Sc
We buy the same thing in the Auction Rooms az
% aud sell at Is. Hence we stole them. A big
house on Broadway got into a pinch, had to raise
moIey or 20 under, threw FIFTY-SlX THOU
SAND DOLLARS worth Of
LADIES' FURS,
HATS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18
NOTICE.

VNIIE Books and papers Of the late firm Of A. C.
i Undertake Co., are in the possession Of
+. W. Berry & Co, at Rippon, for settlement. and
will remain with them until December LIST pext.
As the Executor Of G.. II. McCurdy, deceased. i.
DESTROYS Of closing up the estate OF said deceased
promptly, persons indebted to our late firm are
hereby notified to make payment by the time above
Observation-Disclosures their Notes and Accounts will
be transferred for collection without respect of
persons.
A. G. TIMBERLAKE d co.
November 4, lS7l-4t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18
MANTUA MAKING.

rINHE undersigned desires to inform the lsdie. n,
i Chariestown and vicinity, that she is prepared
to carry on the Mantua Making business In All 10
branches, in the Latest and most fashionable mar.
ner and at moderate rates. man
Residence on the corner OF Main and MIDI
Streets, near the Presbyterian Church. Give n,a
r call Mrs. SUSAN UOWspn" e
November 4, ls7l-3t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18
Notice.

TVNHE undersigned, Administrator Of Joshu'
Clipp, deceased, hereby notifies all persons
indebted to the deceased to make prompt payment
of their said indebtedness and an persons having
claims against the deceased will please present
them for settlement.
SAMUEL N. CLIFF,
Administrators of Joshua Clipp.
November IS, lSTl-3t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18
Fall and Winter Fashions.

MISS LIZZIE WARE respectfully in
vi forms the Ladies Of her return from Balti-
more with all the New and Fashionable Styles for
the Fall and Winter, and is now prepared to Cut,
Fit and Make, a Ia mode, Dresses, Wrappings, DC.
She solicits call from former patrons and new
ones, and will endeavOr to render entire satisae-
ton to all.
November 4, ls7l-3t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18

Dr. Clement r. Harris, one Of our most
prominent and successful physicians, and Old
est brother of Judge John T. Harris, member
Of Congress died, at lis residence in Staunton,
on Friday week, after a lingering and painful
illness. -Sfaunfon Specfdfor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18

TIE GEoRGrowN, D. c., CoURlER.-The
C5,yier began, last week, new yolume-the
9Th. Weare pleased to con its face the impress
Of healthy condition. The Gorier is neutral
in nothing, and is conducted with vigor and
Independence that are destined to make it a
power in tie District.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18

SUDDEN DEATH.-Mr. Zach. Dennis, a
young man engaged in plasterins Mrs. Tay-
lor's house, in this place, died suddenly Of
heart disease on Tuesday last lie had been
at work all day apparently in good health and
spirits, but on his way to supper was taken
in and died before assistance could be render
ed. He was about % years Of age.-LOudoun
E.{ern,.;se
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18

CoLoRED CoNSERvATIvES.-A letter from
Richmond in the Baltimore San says that &C
counts from several portions Of Virginia rep
resent that larger number Of colored people
voted the Conservative ticket this year, than al
any previous election. When the colored peo-
pie learn wisdom and do not suffer themselves
to be hoodwinked and blinded and driven by
their leaders, there will be more of them who
will vote with the Conservatives The letter
to which We refer says; d" We gave you your
freedom" said radical TO Conservative col
ored man, yesterday. Yes, sir" replied the
man, and you GIN lots of US hard work, poor
pay and short rationS."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18
TRIMMINGS AND
FANCY SILK GOODS

Into the Auction House Of IIoyt, Wheeler & Brad
ley, upon last Monday, the great jew Holiday
We got our share, and we claim that we can give
these goods 10 the masses at half their yalne. Do
you call this robbery? Rather the advanced and
scientific ideas that have driven from the field for
ever that relic Of barbarism-the old, rotten, de-
structiyc
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18

New YORK, Nov 18.-The United States
frgats Wabash, from Boston, arrived in the
bay this mollirg at Q o'clock. At two p, NJ
Gen. Sherman, AGcniral Alden and Lieut.
Frederick Grant proceeded in tuehoat to the
Wabash, and took passage for Europe. Sa-
lutes werefre from the forts as the party NOV
ed down the harbor. The President and fami-
y took leave Of the party last night and re-
turned to Washington.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18
EStI.ay Cattle

I EFT the premises Of the subscriber, about
| 4 three weeks ago. TWO TIIREE-YEARA AND
THREE 0NE-YEAR OLD CATTLB-three Of
them Heifers and two Steers. Crop off one year
and slit in the other. JOHN MOORE.
November Is, lsTl-3t.
Spirii copN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18
TRUSTEES SALE.

A s Trustee, in a Deed Of Trust executed to the
N Undersigned by Gurdon II. Pendleton and
vile, the Sth day Of February, 1858, and duly
recorded in the vflicc Of the Recorder Of Jefferson
CORn,y, So secure an indemnity Mann X. Page and
W. +. Turner as securities in bond to the late
Thomas Griggs for 81 0De, with interest from the
sth Of February, 1858. on which bond judgment
was obtained by the Executor of said Grggs at
the late September Term Of the Circuit Court OF
said county for the aggregate Of principal ard in
terest still due. viz: the Of 81 2j3. 80 with in
terest from the 18th day II September, 1871, till
paid, and the costs against said Penaleton and w.
y. Turner the undersigned will sell in Charles
town. IN said eoHniy in front of the Court House,
nm lao
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18
Thursday, November %, 1871.

To satisfy the above Executions, will sell
at I" Rock Hail." the residence Of n H. Willis,
the following Property to-wit:
Nine head Work Horses,
Twentyfour head of Cattle,
Forty-one head Of Hogs,
A LOT OF BACON,
'0ne hundred aud fifty Bushels Of Oats,
Twenty Tons Of Hay, Thirty Bus. Wheat
A Lot of Corn, about 1900 Bus Lime;
One MCCORMICK MOWER,
One Horse-Rake, one Buggy and Harness
Two large Four-horse Wagons,
One 0ne-horse Wagon, two Hay Carriages
Six sets Wagon Harness, one Corn Gov
erer;
Eight Double and Single Shovel Flows,
Three Barshear Flows, two llarrows;
Two Grain Cradles, two Wash Stands ;
-Four Beds and Bedding;
Two Wardrobes, one Bureau;
Two Dining Tables, one Sideboard;
One Sofa, two Dozen Chairs;
Eighty yards Carpet, two sets Chinaware;
One Oriental Stove, one Cook Stove;
Tables, Buckets, &C., &c.
TERMS OF SALE-CASH.
SALE POSITIVE.
No property to lie removed until settled for.
Sale to commence at each place at 10 O, clock,
A. NJ. Il. W. POTTERFIELD,
Late Sheriff.
w. L. ANDERSON, Auctioneer.
November IS, 1871.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18

The next House Of Delegates Of Virginia,
will stand: Conservative, 10l Radicals, 81
Total, 1872 Senate-Conservativc, So; Radi-
cal, 10 Total, 49, Whole number, 10
Conservative majority on joint ballot, 9S.-
This is as near clean sweep as could have
been expected
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18

Hon. Lewis Mckenzie stated in recent
speech at Hamilton, Loudoun county, that the
Washington & Ohio Railroad Company had an
agent in Berlin negotiating loan for the ex-
tension of thor road, with every prospect Of
snrcess
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18

The coal fields of W. Virginia embrace an
area of fifteen thousand square miles. or about
three times the coal area Of Great Britain.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18

The VIRGINIA LEGIsLATURE.-Th Rich
mond Wing says the Conservatives will now
have for two years, at least, the control Of the
Legislative department Of the State Govern
ment, the hope is entertained, that they will
keep clear of all Rings and Combinations which
are doing so much TO corrupt American poll
tics, State and Federal. The Legislature will
meet on the first Monday in December. 1t
cannot continue in session longer than ninety
days, without the concurrence of three-fifths of
the members elected to each House, in which
case the session may be extended for further
period not exceeding thirty days.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18
Tilton against Grant.

Theodore Ta,ou, Of the Golden Ags. an
original aSohtionist under whose guidance
great wrongs were perpetratcd, ard who con-
tribuied largely to the election Of Gen. Grant,
regards him and lis administration a masnii-
cent failure, and admits one term Of such a
man enough, and that 'two terms would be a
calamity. In reccnrartjcle upon the "nexf
presidency, in which he takes occasion 10 avow
for President Graut personal respect, esieem-
inghim an honest, good, straightforward man,
wishing to know bis duty and intending to
perform it, he says:
"Ifthere is anything brilliant aud captiva-
ting in the administration Of General Grant.
the vision Of its spleudor has not dawued upon
our own eyes. Perhaps We are blinded by
prejudice; perhaps we are wiilul and obsti-
nate perhaps we are croJchety and hyper
critical; perhaps we have constitutional
proncuess 20 60 against the multitude; per
haps the song we oi,eueSt sing is
"The rose that an are praising
Is not she rose for me-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18
SHAWL LOST.

7 OST, between Charlestown and RippOn n
SINGLE BLACK SHAWL, with a narrow,
white-mixed border The finder will confer ia
vor upon poor lady by leaving it at the Rippon
Store or at the Free Press Office.
Nov. is, ls7i-3t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18
"The rose that an are praising
Is not che rose for me"

but lie is bent on securing his re-nomiua-
ton Day aud uisht>he tolls 10 this end
The chief energy Of lis administration $50 iaI
as it has energy is directed toward The accom-
plishmeut Of this high ambition Local OFF,
Gers are appointed or removed according as they
favor or disfayor the Presidents plan Of perpet-
Mating himself in power The Federal Go
vcrnment is run like a morslIors machine
whose fires are Eel and whose wheels are turn
ed mainly Tor the sake 81 keeping lis chief-eu-
gineer 10 place"
a man Of great ability ia civil affairs would
have put the whole South ten years ahead Of
IT'S present position. iia>iDess wouiI have
thriveu. The arts of peace wouli have pres
pered Schools Wouid haze been buiit. Fra
tcrnity would have been restored.
And after other allusious to tho defects aud
deficiencies IN ,Lc pc sent administration az AZ
fairs. emitting mention Of the mOnstTosities.
he le,iiueu;.y asks:
..Slsi. sc repeat tie mediocre statesman
slip of tli- Ovu-meu.ius and Inefficient man
iy auothcr tenn iu ~ Jlicc which he has only
bali hl.ed 20
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18
3Oth day of November, 1871,
One Of the Parcels Of Land

Embraced in said Trust, viz: the 10 Acres oi
Land on which said Pendeton now resides. The
land is Of good quality, under good fencing and
has comfortable Improvements, and joins l.. Slfer
Warrcnfelt, Withers, and others.
TERMS OF SALE.-Sl $50 Cash the balance
with interest in one and two years, equal pay
ments. secured on the land.
Ess- Sale to take place ON Thursday, 30th day
Of November 1871. X. II. LEE.
Nov. 1, 1871. Tru.tee.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18

VALUABLE PROPERTY
FOR SALE.
All the Real Estate
OF the late Richard Henderson is offered for
\ J sale privately, consisting Of the farm known
as Ellerslie, Il of mile below the Halltown De-
pot. Winchester Branch b. 4 o. X. r., containing
$50 Acres
OF as good land as any in the county, with
stream Of never failing water through the barn
ward. The House contains five Rooms, -
Pantry, Kitchen, &c. Two Out-Build- -
ings-one with four rooms, and one with ssssA
two, with sufficient buildings for farm ssi.H3
purposes.
sBEALL.VI
Halfmile above Halltown, containing One Hun
dred and Seventy two and hafAcres twenty acres
Wood land. The farm is in fine condition and
laid off into six fields-fve of which are watered
by lane to the Flowing Spring Run which pass
es through it. lthas on it Stone House contain
ing four rooms.
The above property is well-known and needs no
recommendation. For terms, DC. apply to
ID. E. HENDERSON,
Executor Of Richard Henderson. decd.
Halltown, JEFF. Co. w. Va, July s, lsIl-u
Spirit Copy.)
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18

Nj II. l.. j Lewis. Of Clarke, started for
Europe Oh Tuesday to Le absen. a month.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18
III I!
.UCTION

THESE PiTILEss AND nERCTLEss AUCTION
MACHINES.
This is the music and those the prices that crowd
our stores whilst other merchants sleep upon their
counters. We claim 10 be working on the short
line, the right road, have the inside track, com
nand the situation and acknowledge no equal.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18
Sherif's Sale.


WILL sell at Public Sale, at Millvile Mills,
the residence Of Thomas II. Willis, on
Wednesday, November %, II,
The following described Property, to satisfy
Executions in my hands in favor of the Ma
TI0NAL BANK of Martinsburg and others
rs. THOMAS II. WILLIS, r. b. WASH
INGT0N, n. II. WILLIS aud GEORGE
w. EICHELBERGER:
Two Horses, four Cows, two Sows;
One Barshear aud two Shovel Flows,
One Two-Ho Wagon,
One Log Wagon, One Mower;
One Two-Hors Carriage and Harness;
One McCORM tCK REAPER,
Seven Beds and Bedding;
Two Sofas, two Oriental Stoves;
One Cook Stove and Utensils,
One Template and one Parlor Stove;
About 100 Yards of Carpet,
One Piano, one Marble-top Centre Table;
Three Mahogany Extension Dining Tables,
Four Dozen Mahogany Chairs,
Two Desks, one Bureau;
One Mahogany Stand,
One Barrel Of Vinegar, &C., &c.
AlsO on