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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-24
"Otivs ot Globe Mutual Lits lDs. Co.

NEW YORK, August 2S. 1872.
E'fitor IF The NeW York Mercantile Journal
.'MY DEAR SIR: The article under the
title Interest, in your issue of the 18th in
stant. involves principle of such uust i'm
port,nre, that it cannot be kept too promi-
Dently in view.
THE statement that .the cos. of the outfit
of Christopher Columbus, in his first voyage
of discovery ESTIMATING it to be So, ,OOOl put
at interest at q per cent-interest added to
principal annually-would by this time have
amounted to more than the entire money value
OF this Continent, together with the accounts
tdtions from the industry of all who have lived
upon it, is startling fact, worthy of serious
consideration.
''This reminds me of reading in Hildreth's
History of the United States some wears since
the statement that Manha,tan -Island-atter-
ward called New amsterdam, now the CITY of
New York-was bought by the Dutch from
the Indians for t,oenttysfour dollars 1924,
only about two hundred and fifty years ago.
1t occurred to me that that purchase of real
estate proved most excellent investment, but
to test it [ made calculation, when to nv
surprise l found that S24, with interest at
per cent.-added to the principal annually
amounted to far more that the present market
value of the real estate Of the whole City and
County of New York.
"Our National Government owes about two
thousand million dollars. Now if the interest
at per cent. on twenty four dollars since the
date of the purchase of New York County
by the Holanders would swallow up the whole
OF its present value, how long would it take
for the interest Government pays (if left to
accumulate) to force the nation into bank
ruptcy?
II am reminded. in this connection, of
your table showing the rapid increase of capi-
tai at various rates of interest, which I hope
you will continue to keep prominent, as fol-
lows:
If one dollar be invested, aud the interest
added to tie principal annually. at the rates
named, we shall have the following result as
the accumulation of one hundred years:
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TO TRAVELLERS.
WINCHESTER AND POTOMAC r. r
TIME TABLE,.

TRAINS GolNa SOUTH.
Leave Harper's Ferry att 90, A NJ, ard Is p NJ.
Leave Shenandoah at 06. A NJ and 2UP NJ :.
Leave keyes Switch att 20, A NJ and 27 PM.
Leave llslto~n at 90. A Nj nd 80 PM.
Leave Charlestown AT 49. A NJ and l 42 P NJ.
Leave Cameron's at II, A NJ and So p NJ
Leave Summit Point at 80, A Nj and "a M.
Leave Vaudeville ats 81. a NJ and , 17PM.
Leave Opequon Bridge al 9 O2, A Nj, 20 P NJ
Leave Stephenson's at 2l, A NJ I'D 81 M
Arrive at Winchester at 9 40. A NJ, 9 40 PM.
Leave Winchester at so A NJ a nd PAT P ~
Arrive a Strasburg at IL 40 A NJ and i %, PM.
TRAINS GoISe NoRyI.
Leave Stra shurg s As 4 NJ and i2 10. P nj.
Arrive at Winchester at so A NJ and 3i7.PM.
Leave Winchester at 10 , | A NJ aud ) II P NJ.
Leave Stephenson's at 10 81 A NJ and 3 81 IN.
Leave Cpequon Bridge at 10 ~ a NJ and 81 P Nj.
Leave Wadesvile at 10 As A NJ and VI P NJ.
Leave Summit Point 10 SO A NJ and % NJ
Leave Gamer on l! 10 NJ and ! IL IN.
Leave Charlestowna at II 81 A NJ and 90 p. NJ.
Leave Halltow at II 80 A NJ and 5 20 NJ.
Leave Keyes' Switc at II 81 A NJ and 5 81 PM
Leave She ma ndoah at II IS 4 NJ and 5 45 p NJ.
Arrive at Harper's Ferry IL SD A NJ and . 50 P NJ,
A. b. W OOD, Agent, Hsrper's Ferry.
JOHN l.. WILSON,
juno 9, 1872. Master of Transportation.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-24
"The Old Woman.n

1t was thus, few days since, we heard n
STRIPPING of sixteen designate the mother who
bore him. BY coarse husbands we have heard
wives called so occasionally, though in tbs
latter case the phrase is more often used en-
dearingly. AT all times, as commonly spoken,
it jars upon the ear and shocks The sense.
An "old woman" should be an object Of
reverence above md beyond most all other
phrases of humanity. Her very age should
be her surest passport TO courteous considera.
tion.
She had fought faithfully 'the good fight"
aud come off con9ueror. Upon her venerable
face she bears the marks of the conflict in all
its furrowed lines.
The most erevious of the ills of life have
been hers; trials untold and known only TO
God and herself. she has born inccssantly
and now, in her old age-her duty done
patiently waiting her appointed time-she
stands more honoraby and deservipgly than
he who has slain bis thousands or stood trium-
phant upon the proudest field OF victory.
Young men, speak kindly to your mother
and even cour,eously-tenderly Of her But
little time and you will see her no more for.
ever. Her eye is dim. her form is bent and
her shadow falls graveyard.
Others may love you when she has passed
away-kind hearted sisters, perhaps. or she.
whom of all the world you choose for
partner-she may love You warmly. passion
ately; children may love you fondly. but
never, while time is yours, shall the love of
woman be to you as that of your old tremb-
ling mother has been.
SOMETHING APPRopRtATE.-In n Kansas
town lives man who is somewhat noted as q
Doueyslender and devoted church member.
He came to the State with little ready
money, aud taking advantage of the high
rates of interes. paid by land spectators in
that overtraded region, be amassed quite q
fortune, and become known by all as the Shy
lock of - Not long ago he bought LOT
in the cemetery, and was contemplating the
luxury of family tomb. and in his bargain
with the stone-cutter it was agreed that q
stapza was to be cut upon the monument
The monument being nearly completed, the
stone-cutter called for his selection Our
friend, handing him check in full, replied
81 am well satisfied with your work the
stone suits me exactly. I'll just trust yon to
select something appropriate. am busy
pow."
The stone-cutter, remembering an old
grudge, and feeling the money was in his
pocket, concluded to show his customers ma
ture up in its own mirror. A week later inn
agIne our rich mans chagrin, when in conn
paDy with friends, heihad gone to see his ex-
pensive shaft of granite. to find these words
.tHere lies old Thirty. five Per Cent,
The more he made, the less be spent:
Friends and kindred both he shaved ~
And how can such a soul be saved 30
Pa. has the world got a tail ~ asked an
mo. child, replied the oid'un, impatient.
ly. ''how could it have one. when it isronnd?'
well" persisted the hair, "why do the
papers say $50 wag the world, !" if it amt got
no tail to wag2'
Your ma wants you," replied the nom
plussed daddy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-24
PosIIcAL
crock OF AGEs.n

"Rock OF ages, cleft for me-"
Thoughtlessly the maiden sung,
Fell the words sunconsciously
From her giriish. gleeiul tongue:
Sang as little children sing:
Sang as sing the bride in June:
Fell the words like light leaves down
On the current of the tune
Crock of ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee.'
"Let me hide myself in Thee"-
Felt her soul no need to hide
Sweet the song as song could be.
And she had no thought beside:
AN the words unbeedingly
Fell from lips untouched by caro-,
Dreaming not that they might be
On some other lips prayer
Crock of ages, cleft for me,
Let p'e hide myself in Thee"
Crock ges, cleft for me,'
Twas a woman sung them now,
Pleadingly and prayerfully.
Every word her heart did know,
Rose the sorg as storm. tossed bird
bests with weary wing the air.
Every note with sorrow stirred,
Every syllable prayer
Crock of ofages. cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee"
Crock of ages, cleft for me,,-
Lips grown aged sung the hymn
Trustingly and tenderly,
oiSo Sto"u weak ana eyes grown dim
"Let me hide myself in Thee" s5Ff
Trembling though the voice and low,
Rose the sweet strain peacefully
Like a river ia it's flow.
Sang as only they can sing
Who life's thorny path hath passed;
Sang as only they can eng
Who behold the promised rest-
Rock OF ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide my self in Thee"
"Rock of aees, clef. for me-"
Sung above a coffin lid,
Underneath all restfully,
All life's joys and sorrows hid.
Nevernore, storm tossed soul.
Never more from wind or tide,
Nevermore from pillows roll
Wilt thou need thyselt to hide.
Could the sightless, sun ken eyes
Closed beneath the soft gray hair,
Could the mute and stiffened lips
Move again in pleading prayer,
Still. aye still, the words would be-
LET me hide myself in Thee"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-24
When Greeley. the Printer, will be in
the Chair.

Tie will justify our expectations, and show
himself the best type Of President
He will drive out Of Office the columns of
corrupt employees, as honesty will be his only
guide.
His conduct will serve as a good copy, to
be followed close.
WaHer of interest will always call his att
tention.
He will change the rules of the present
Administration, and will substitute gold coins
for paper.
He will plane do,cn all difficulties which
can arise with other nations.
Our form of government will be solid un,
der his hands, and will give good impres-
sion amongst foreign nations, who will be
convinced that the American people can be
governed without the use of lead.
He will not approve any act imposing heavy
taxation.
No blank page will be found in the story of
his administration.
At his inauguration he will have Chase
alongside of him and at the White House
no change will be made in the furniture.
He will require of an applicant proof of
honesty and capacity, which he will carefully
reuse himself
And in the composition of his Cabinet he will
have no slug character.
NeU Orleans Picoyune.
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BANKING BUSINESS.
BANK DIRECTORY.
AGENTS.

AGENTS.
s5-The following gentlemen are duly au-
thorized to receive ADVERTISING and SUB
scRiPrIoN for the "Spirit of Jefferson" and
to collect and receipt for the same:
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JOHN P. KEARFooT-W -WarttasJurg
CHAs. r. LEE-Berryvile.
RoBT. RON Lucas and j. HUNTER BEL
LER-Harper's Ferry.
JOEL w. ROBERTS IMi0dleuuy.
ADAM LINK, Jr -Du6ields Depot.
ALEX. OsBoURN-Cn CnionviWe.
NJ. w BURR-Bro,cn's Shop.
e. II. RoBERTs-Renrneysv
HENRY S. LEAGUE-Leetoaon.
JOHN W. DALGtRN.
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Goa CN IA AkING
AND
Livery in CisarlestoWR.

TaHHE undersigned having entered into Co Part
y uersEip. under the name aud style of
STUMP Il HAWKS,
Will conduct the business of
COACH MAKING REPAIRING
In all lts branches. ing the 5est
ship and satisfactory terms. We iateud 10 largely
increase the business nd make o,der, and ,so t.,
keep hand for sale CARRIAGES, BUGGIES
ROCkAW WAYS and LIG HT WAGONS of the most
approved patterns. md OF sup erior materials amt
warrant every article to be a 9 rccommeLded We
shall! have in our employ OF the hauds ~vhs.
Tor S'enty years or more. were employ cd by Msi,
W. J. Hawks and also have the heuo fit of his pres
encc and advice, and it will be the endeavor Of tho
new firm TO maintain the rcputa ton of HAWKS
COACH FACTORY. Old Carriages taken in ex-
change for new work On hand cen stautiy, Second
hand work which will be disposed OF at moderate
hgures.
In addition to the above we purpose giving our
attention to general LIVERY BUSINESS, and
will keep good horaes end vehicles Of every descrip
tion for the accommodation OF the public
A. STUMP.
Aug %, lS1l-Iy. A. w HAWKS
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NSON & CO.
FLOUR, GRAIN,
AND
General Commission nj rci,ants.
6 PATTERSON STREET,
Baltimore.
A. r. II. RANsoS
December 10, 1e7t-1y.
PERSONAL.

NOAH WALKER l. co,
The Celebrated Clothiers of Baltimore
Announce the introduction of a plan of ordering
CLOTHING AND UNDERWEAR By
LETTER,
To which they call special attention. They will
send on application their improved and accurate
RULES FOR SELF dSURE1IENT,
and full line of samples their i'm neuse stock
OF Cloths Cas-imeres, Costings, Sh:rtings. Sc,
order their Clothing and Shirts direc. from them,
with the certainty Of receiving garments of
Tie Very Latest Style
And Nost Perfect Fit
attain, BILE. Goods ordered viii be sent by Ex press
t" any part Of the country. "a is we'll known
throughout the Southern States tley have for Forty
three Years exceied in all department q of thei
business, which is substan tia guaran as TO the
character OF the Goods they will send uu:. A large
and well assorted stock of
READY-MADE CLOTHING
always on hand, together with a full line of
FURNISHING GOODS
including Ill the latest novelties in design, and
Il T POPCLIR PRICES
When G"ods per Express c. O. D.. there
WILL he n" coll, cton charge amounts of $40 and
nv"F. Hu.cs for sell measurement, SAMPLES of
q "ods ntd Price List free application. The at
t.nti'n of the franc is invited to WhoIe=a e
Department, which is ways kept up othe ighest
standard.
NOAH WALKER & co,
Manuiactnrcrs and Dealers in Mem. and Boys
Clothing and Furnishing Goods either
ready. made or made To order.
lG0 aud l67 baltimore Street,
BALTIMoRE, MD.
April !, 1871.
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CHANGED FRnNT.

WOULD moat respectfully give notice. to my
i friends and the public generally, that have re-
moved my JEWELRY STORE opposite to nv old
stand and next door to MIR. Gustav Browns CON
iectionery store where w ill conduct my business
IN all its branches, keeping hand full line of
articles in " "
JEwELRY, WATCHES AND CLOCKS.
ALSO, Repairing of Watches. Cloc ks and Jewelrv
AT prlces as low it is usually done in the CITY,
full solicit a con tinuance of the same
April sc, 1872. l.. DINKIE
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& OHIO X. Il. COMPANY.
Drugs.
Drugs

Drugs. Drugs.
THE undersigned having lately purch.aed- ---e
the interest of DR.. J. A. Strath, n the firm, GyES
OF Geo. r Light & Co will be constantly ~
adding to his stock of
DRUGS, MEDICINES AND CHEMICALS,
their old md welI-known stand on Main street,
where so be obtain ed mplete assor n Of
PAINTS, PUTTY,
superior Coal, Iuhricating, Sperm. Lard and Lin
seed Oils, all of which viii. be sold as low as the
Eastern markets will atfo,d; also Coal Oil Lsmps,
China Vascs, Toilet Sets, Fancy Al ticlcs, Fine Per-
tumeries of the most popular kinds. Poma,I-s.
Rings Ambrosia. Burnetts Cocoaine. stopebraker'
HALLS and Chevalier Hair Restorers aud Rcnewers,
also a large stock OF
PATENT DICINE
SCHOOL BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
enb racing II OF the most popular and reliable re.
nedies, aud also the latest Novels and finest kinds
GJ- As the quality of Medicines ia always of the
greatest mporta nee both to the Physician and his
Patients, we make it our CONSTANT care secure
none but the purest Medicines, and by his long
perence in the retail business. he is prepared to
fill Physicians Prescriptions and Compound Medi-
Pharmacy The public confidently rely on
having their prescriptions carefully and accurately
prepared a: all hours of the day and night
N B.-l take this occasion to return my sincere
thanks for the very large patronage bestowed upon
me by the community. and to express my grateful
acknow led gment of the high appreciation of INV
fellow citizens of my efforts to them trusting
that may be able in the future to render entire
to all who may favor with their sup-
port and confidence. GEO. T. LIGHT,
February 20, 1872.
TTNHE Reliance Non. Ex plosive Attachment for
Kerosene Lamp. Every family burning light
in their chambers a II night should the attach
ment. thereby insuring themselves and little ones
from all danger By Coal Oil Explnsions. For sale
by c. E. BELLER.
Harper's Ferry. Nov. IA. 1871.
DROLtFlC BREESES No. POTATO The
best and most productive variety of Potato for
main crop producing last sixty bushels from
one planted They boil dry and mealy- be sure
and get The genuine ones-to be had at
C.E. BELLER'S.
MICHIGAN Fine Cut Chewing Tobacco; also.
1VI Graveey's plug with Cigars of all grades !;
Durham, Pride of vlrg mia and May Queen Smok-
ing Tobaccos to be found at c. E. BELLER'S.
L>RENCH or:andy. Victoria Lawn. nd the New
Il est Sly lie Illusion Ruffling, Just received BY
Sept. 8. 1872. KEARSLEY f. SHEERER.
(oALICOES.-New Style Falt Calicoes. just re.
~ ceived by KEARSLEY & SHEERER.
Sept. 10, 1872.
TIEST Stone and G laes Fruit Cans. for sale by
ID JAS. LAW. HOoFF:
SToNE Jars and Jugs, nll sizes for sale by
- August l3, 1872. JAS. LAW. HOOFF.
JUST received, another lot of Michigon Fine. Cut
- Chewing Tobacco, in bulk.
J.B.'HAINEs.
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ADVlElRT b IsING RATES
rgTRANsIENT BILLs-cAsn.

One square q inch Iess.) to weeks. 1fsos
Each subsequent rtior,... -. so
One square. three uaonths....- 90
One square. SIX mon tbs. S.Uu
One square, one 1000
CASDIpATks' ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS County of.
hcers, 800 State or Congressional, 1000.
Legaiadvernsementsa at the pnblishcd rates.
per line.
able after the frss insertion.
Liberal deduetian. made for Quarter, Halt aud
Whole Columns for Annual. Semi-Annual and
Quarterly Advertisers
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"E respectfully invite the public to call and eI-
w anime our late purchases of mercha nd<e
consistmg of Embroidered Grenadines. Bluck {: rem
adines Plain and Striped Buff Suting. white Pcka
Swiss Muslins. Japanese Silk. Dolly Warden Cali
Goa. Lawns and Calices. Plain Black, Blue Rose nd
Buff De LANES. Rlnck Alpacas. Black Lace Sha w ls
Lace Collars and Sleeves, Lace and Can.hric Eds-
ings and Insertings, great variety OF Rufilinga,
Plain B las, ScalIoned and Plated Flouncings
Scarts. Srws. Rbbons. Berages, Tissues, Kid
Gloves. Bleached and Brown Cot,ons, Linens, Cot
tonader, hosiery and Parasols.
Gents Goods:
Black, Blue. Grey, and Dahlia Cloths, Black and
Fancy CassimerPs, White and Fancy Ma rscilles
Nestine, White Linen Duck, Neck Ties, Gloves,
Suspenners, Socks. sc.
QUEEN: WARE and large stock of GROCE-
RtES of all kinda, II o which ntFer at very Low,
prices for CASH or County Produce.
KEARSLEY s. SHEERER
April 80, 1872.
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PRINTER's LITANY.-From the want of
gold, from wives that scold, from naidens
old, by sharper's '.so!d"-Preserve us!
From foppish sneers, mock auc.ioneers,
and woman's tears-Deliver US.
From stinging flies, from coal-black eyes.
and babies cries-Deliver US!
From seedy ocats, protested notes, and
leaky boots-Protect us
From creaking doors, wife that snores.
confounded bores Protect US!
From shabby hats. and torn cravats, and
flying brick bats-Save us!
AN ANEcDoTE OF FRANKL1w-In a
speech before the House Of Lords aud Com.
mons, Franklin was interrupted by scion of
nobility with vociferous cries of Cough him
down; cough down that American mechanic
He was brought up at the hammer handle !"
Calmly looking at the lordng, Franklin
said, "It is fortunate for you that you were not,
for your abilities never would have raised YOU
above it !''
The philosopher aud statesman continued
his eloquence without further interruption.
REMEDY FOR Poison BY IvY.-The best
remedy for ivy poison is said to be sweet
spirits of nitre. Battle the parts affected free.
ly with this fluid three or four times day,
and the next morning scarcely any trace of
en-, SO as to allow the nitre to penetrate the
cu'icle, single application will be sufficient.
The spirits of nitre may be prepared by dis
solving one part of nitrous ether in s parts
ether of common alcohol.
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Dental NOTICE.

lSR. MCCORMICK will visit Charlcs.own. Pro-
- fessi"nay, on the Sec"nd M"nday (9h) of
September. and the Second Monday (llth) oi No
Sem5er.
August I3. lS1s.
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BY JOHN W. DALGARN.
OFFICE IN ''LEE HALL" BUILDING.

TERMS OF sUBsCRIpT1oN....The paSer
will be furnished to subscribers at $3.50 per
annum, In Advance.
When not paid strictly in Advance, $500
will positively be charged.
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DIR. 4. +. SHITu,
DENTIST,
tTNENbERS his services to the citizens Of s-~ST7a
i Charlcs'"wn and vicinity O!fce atEsfST3f3
rrsidence- Full upper sits Of rec;h, tr"r,
Sl2t" 800 partta do. 50 to s I" Filings from
$ upwards Extracting, "nlV anccntE, All work
warranted. and satisfacII,. guaranteed.
'S5- References when required.
Nay Il. lNI2-Iv.
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L>RENCH Or.andy, Victoria Lawn. and the New
Il est Style Illusion Ruffling, Just received bv
Sept. 3. 1872. KEARSLEY f. SHEERER.
(0ALICOES.-New Style Falt CaIicoes just re.
~ ceived by KEARSLEY & SHEERER.
Sept. 10, 1872.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-09-20
Lexington Races.

LEXINGTON, KY., Sept 19.-The at.
tendance at the races today was very
large. The rain last night laid the dust
and put the track in tiue order. The rider
Of Richards horse was thrown in the first
race, but was not hurt,
First race-hurdle race OF two miles,
over eight hurdles. welter weights, 2S
pounds In addition to the weights; forage
purse, $3.50. Preston's Lochinvar by Lex.
ington, /; Reynolds King by Bernardatte
BY Melbourne, /; Wards Commerce by
Bonnie Scotland, 2; Richards &. T. G. by
Mickey Free. They were not placed in
this race. There was a dead heat between
Preston's and Reynolds horses, which
was adjusted by the parties dividing the
purse. Time, 4:10t.
Second race-Dash, II miles, purse OF
5000, 8 horses started, Boards Frogtown,
by Bonnie Scotland, /; Thomas Tularia,
by Australian, 2; Grinstead's ch. f., by
War Dance, and three others not placed.
Time 2:41@.
Third race-selling race, mile heats,
purse OF $500, Clay's Logan Bruce, by
Lee Paul, l, !; Robinson's Florence, by
Australian, 2, 4; Richards ch. f., by Hun.
ter's Lodington, 8, 2; Boards Atchison, by
Norton, 4, 5; Thomas Meflst, by Ulverstor
8, 3. Time 1:45t, las. Three horses
start in the two mile heat race for three
year olds tomorrow, and fourteen horses
start in the mile dash.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-09-20
Portland Letter.

To tho Editors OF the Intelligeneet.
Three accidents have occurred on the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad within the
last thirty.six hours.
The first Of these happened yesterday,
at Hardman's switch, about two miles
East Of Newburg A Fast Freight train
running at the rate oftorty miles an hour,
collided with the rear end ot another
train which was standing still. Several
cars were completely demolished, but no
one was hurt, st."ysi t. 'a.A Ai III
As a Stock Express train was pulling
up the grade between this place and
Roweles6ug, about one hundred yards
in advance Of the mall train, two cars be-
came detached from the former
train, and ran back and collided with the
latter, driving conductors "caboose'
through car loaded with -four. The
two front cars Of the mail train were
damaged to considerable extent
Howard Rldenour, brakeman on
the mail train had ono OF his
legs pretty badly hurt, by 1t becoming en-
tangled between the bumpers ot two cara
The leg was broken in two places be.
tween The ankle and knee, both being
compound fractures. 1t Is not known
whether amputation will be necessary OF
not The unfortunate man 10 q resident
Of Frederick City, Nd. The last acciden
occurred this afternoon at 3 o'clock, OF
the Seventeen mile grade" near Everett
Tunnel. A Runaway train" collidet
with the end Of another, knocking bott
engines across the track. Fortunately NJ
one was hurt
Considerable excitement has prevailed
IN our town for several days, over tn
failure Of A. A. Perry & Co., OF Baltimore
and their branch houses In this State. !
Is thought that their branch house here
J. Q. Painter s Co., will be able to NEE
all their liabilities. YS LEfS,F
a Yours, &C., OWNS.
Portland, W Va, Sept II, 1879.