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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-08-31
BLACKSN IITHIN O


d having leased the Shops lately occupied 10y
Hiram OBaunon aud having secured the services
Of No. l Smith, intends conducting a general
BLACINSMITHING
Business-in an lis branches hoeing, de-. Ag-
riculmral Implements, &C. Will also Repair al
manner of Machinery used by farmers and others.
Threshing Machines, Reapers, Mowers, Wheat
Drills, Buggy Rakes, Fans, Shelters, Straw Cut
tiers, SC lie Is also getting up new Invention
for planting corn SONS correct, both ways, two
rows Al a time. viii try it this year. Grant'rt
invention Of the age.
Let me say just here. bring in your machines
early. Ny engagements are such that time l. pre-
cious. He viii also putin Iron COgs when broken
out. Those he put in las, year gave entire salts
faction.
10 THOSE WORKING STEAM ENGINES.
lie will pack Piston and other Rods; set Slide
Valves and put her 10 proper beat Re-Babit
Bearings; put in Set Screws; make aud repair
KEYS and Gibs; adjust Quarter Boxes set mp
Rings on follower; head Repair Valves; connect
Pipes caulk Flues, &C., and many other repairs
highly necessary for the running Of the same.
He will also put up the Common or the Force
Pump ,lron) in Cisterns.
Hard study and experience for the last fifteen
years have made him equal with the times. He
expresses himself thankful for the patronage OF
Jefferson, Berkeley sud Clarke, ana now wants 10
give to good old jefferson his Best talent and time
Terms satisfactory.
CharlestOwn, April G, lST2-M
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ARTESIAN WELLS.

TNHE undersigned would announce to the public
that he is prepared 10 Drill from the bottom
OF Well. tina tina We failed, or to Drill NEW WELLS
az the shortest notice and on the most reasonable
terms. Address A. L. MILLER,
April 10, ls72-3m. At Winchester, Va.
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PEABODY INSURANCE G1MlAIY,
Wheelin w. Va.
DIRECTORS.

DIRECTORS.
WIN. Bailey, A. J. Pannell, A. VI. Adams. Alon
20 Loriug, Jas. +. Barnes, Jos u. Woodward
Dr.. VIM. }. Bates, Henry Stamm, Thos Hughes
'g'9ls Company having been fully organized, il
now prepared to take risks at fair rates OF
Buildings of all kinds. Gefohanase, Aanaiactu
ring Establishments, Furniture, Steamboats, anC
Carg0es on the Western Rivers and Lakes; also t'
Issue perpetual policies on Dwellings and Stores
fhis Company being composed mostly Of our lead
ing business men, recommends Itself to the favor
able consideration Of The insaring paelic, and so
lcits their patronage.
Applications for Insurance win be prompt
" attended to at the Office Of GEO. Z. C0KDELL
& CO., Agents at Charestown, Jefferson Co. ". '
y. c. ARTHun, Secretary,
W. H. AGNEw, Asst Sec'y.
WV. BAILEY. President,
ALONzo LOciSG. Vice President
November IL, IsG9-tf.
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NUMBER II.

Is THE SCENE OF EXCITEMENT IN Charlie.
( town. The arryalof new and beautiful Spring
styles Of Dolly Vardens, makes No. "a the centre
Of attraction Tor the fashionable world Our stock
comprises all that is uscful, and we are prepared
% offer special inducements 20 Cush buyers. We
keeF nothing but choice goods and '5ili sell them
as low As any house in the Valley, 20 prompt pay
ing customers.
We extend an invitation to the human family to
call and give our New Homemade Shoes a trial.
they surpass anything ever offered ia this market
for style and durability. A nice line Of Plain and
Fancy Cassimeres, Ready made Clothing. spring
styles OF Hats, Straw Goods, &C., for sale cheap
Tor Cab. TRUSSELL 4 LUCAS.
April n. Ia12.
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Will conduct the business Of
COACH MAKING AND REPAIRING
Ia all its branches, guaran;ying the best work
manship and satisfactory terms. We intend 10
largely increase the business and make 20 order,
and also to keep on hand for sale CARRIAGES,
BCGGIES, R0CKAWAYS and LIGHT WAC
ONS of the most approved patterns, and of supe-
ror materials, and warrant every article TO be as
recommended. We shall have in our employ some
of the hands who, for twenty years or more, were
employed by Maj. w. J. Hawks and also have the
benefit of his presence and advice, ard it will be
the endeayOr of the new firm to maintain the repu-
tation of HAWKS COACH FACTORY. Old
Carriages taken in exchange for new work. On
hand, constantly, Secondhand work which will
DC disposed Of at moderate figures.
In addition to the above, we purpose giving our
attention to general LIVERY BUSINESS, and
will keep good horses and vehicles Of every de-
scrption for the accommodation Of the public.
\. STUMP,
\. w. HAWKS.
August 10, ls7I-1y.
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OLD ia NIIIY JOURNAL.
DAVID II. CooKRILL JosEPH II. CocKRILL
DAVID H. COCKRILL & SON,

DAVID II. CooKRILL. JOSEPH IL. CocKRILL
DAVID II. COCKRILL 81 SON,
Architects and Builders,
CHARLESToWN, JEFFERSON COUNTY, va.
OUR experience in the business which we adyer-
I tse TO conduct, and our thorough acquaint-
ance with il in all its branches enable US to assure
the public that any work entrusted To us will be
executed in the most workmanlike manner, and
with the utmost dispatch. Having stood to their
posts In the Confederate army during the four
years Struggle which it so manfully encountered,
they have located in their native county, where
their services are offered in building up the waste
places, sn1in carrying outpractica reconstruction
Particular attention given at all times TO the
drawing Of plans and Specifications; and in the
construction Of
GEO HETRICAL STAIR WAYS
where calculation is required, they are confident
that they cannot be surpassed by any workmen in
the Valley of Virginia,
Being wei known IN the community, they
deem it unnecessary to say more, than that orders
left for them vii receive prompt attention.
April 0, ls6S-tf
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ItONVENILNI o. u Drp0ts 81 an tdc South-
c.u ana Western Railroads and Steamboat
Landings, saving Hack hire. Street Cars pass
every tive minutes conveying passengers 90 alls-c-
tious ot tle City, making 10 as couveuleuta as any
Hotel iu Baltimore. Al. the Appointments OF TINS
uu1.. ar. H-.f r'rts Tor reasonable charges. THIS
Ir... 4. sgruiied with the National Fire Escape,
also the EEt-ugsisher. Water convenience Ca
every Floor. r. SHARE, Proprietor.
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Bonrder. wanted.

TWO respectable Young men can be accommo-
dated with Board and Lodging. by appli-
cation 30 MRS. j.. ". BELLER.
Oharl..LnNn. March 30. 1872.
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UDNARD HOISI,

HON AND IIO 81,
H..I.rSl.. Srta BAIH1Er Sc,
BALTIMORE, ND.
vVIIS ngoritc, wen established House is now
thoroughly renovated, and the Iropre;Ors
trust chat bv strict personal attention 20 tine COM
f5-tot its Guests, % recommend tito generous
patronage. DC has ample accommodations fog BOO
quests. and being convenient 90 the Railroad De
moss. and situated iu the business centre %! the city,
,....-+.a t--aeti0ns t1 business men equal % any
if.t.I ia Baltimore. Board $3.50 perday.
%. VILE & son, Pruprietors,
FORMERLY Of tae Washington House Hogers
Down.
Falv so, ls10-lv.
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NOTICE.

TWISTING TO close out my stock of Liquors as
" soon as possible, am Offering the same at
asacrhca.
Mar. ., 1872 !. A. RAUM
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pAIST. pAIST. PAINT.

The Eureka Lead Paints which for durability.
beauty and economy ire unsurpassed by any other
paint manufactured, and is already mixed for use,
Of all the different shades Of color to suit the taste,
to be had in any quantity, done up in cans Of from
one to twenty-five pounds each-also all the popu-
lar brands Of Lead, with Liuseed Oil, Spts. Tur-
pentine, Varnishes, Dryers, Paint Brushes, &c,
at as low rates a. any house this side Of Baltimore
March 30. 1872. c. /. BELLER.
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1872. Terms Cash 1872.

TNOR the year 1872 nv terms will be Cash or
will accommodate prompt paving customers
80 days. Prompt payment will be required OF
Ian. G. 1872. ". EBY.
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Soda Water! Soda Water!

! WILL have from this day forth, Soda Water
/ cool and tIesh-made from the purest materi-
ais. Best appetizer known. For sale by
May 4, 1872. GEO. T. LIGHT.
1 LSO, have the Syphou Bottle by which Soda
Y can be supplied to the sick Just as well as at
the fountain. GEO. T. LIGHT
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The Baltimore Gazette.
4 LEADING DEMOCRATIC. COMMERCIAL
AND FAMILY JOURNAL.

II contains siritiag Editorial Commenls a rarie-
~ Of Hsceiianeors ma'ters lSyeciai 4slegrons,
and all HE foreign and Domesfic Nsss receired bg
he As.ocia,ed Pres; and haring a large and dai
" Increasing circulation, - NJ the bet 0drerf
sing sediutis in me- country.
Terms Of the Daily, ia advance, per Snnum.. - 90
do. DO. do. DO months .....4 80
dc. do. Weekly do. per aunum.I 80
do. do, DO. do months. .....l 90
Specimen copy sent gratis On application.
Address WELSH, TAYLOR a co.
Jane 10, !ST2. Ice Bait St., Baltimore.
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FEasEETCS :!
GSanuVes
CASH

viii be paid for Rags Old Papers and Books
the highest market price ailowed-at the
Nov. rs. 1871. FREE PRESS OFFICE.
NOR Medicinal purposes, Thompsou's Pure Rye
4 Whisky, Ten years old. guaranteed pure
G.. W. CHAMBERS,
Harpsr'5 Ferry, Mar. %, ISL. Agent.
CNAGETTS Superior Xxx \ Porter and Ale in
I bottles. put up expressly for family use, at
Harpers Ferry, Aug. 90. CHAMBERS.
(WANBERS' celebrated Virginia Bittars, sure
/ cure for Dyspepsia, and the best Tonic pit
tcr~ cvtIrt. G.. W. tAA@BEbS.
HarFer's Ferry, Aug. o. ISL
DUEE Cider Vinegar, two years Old, Rob't.
Dukes make, sharp as razor, at
CHAMBERS
Hlrror's Ferry, April -, 1871.
NEWARK Champagne Cider sparkling and
: hrighta at CHAMBERS.
Wis WHISKY, the purest, and in fact the
a only copper distilled Whisky in the county,
M CHAMBERS.
BLASTING and Gun Powder. Fuse. and Gun
: Caps. Baker Bros. Baltimore Glass and Put
o., for sale by JAS. LAW. HOOFF.
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TO THO FARMERS,
Millers and Others


COUNTIES or JEFFERSON < CLARKE.
"AVING associated ourselves in business for
the purposes of the above Card, we will pay
tor Wheat Flour, Corn and all other kinds of Pro-
duce the highest market prices in CASH, or will
Receive and Forward on Commission, making sales
and returns in the short st time.
STARRY FLOCK.
Charlcstown Depot, Jan. 10, 1861
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IOuN S. EASTERDAY.

Good Wine needs no Bush"
Bar Room, in tie basement Of the JEFFERSON
p,,tJ9iuU
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To Farmers and Others.

I. HENRY HOLLAND, the celebrated Machinist,
y having leased the Shops lately occupied by
Hiram 0'Bannon, and having secured the services
Of No | Smith, intends conducting a general
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1872-11-22
A Farmers Club.
A MOVE IN THE RIIHT DIRECTION

MOVE IN THE RIIHT DIRECTION.
We publish with pleasure the following re-
port of meeting recently held in this coun-
ty, for the purpose of organizing farmers
club. Our neighboring counties, we believe,
are all ahead ofus in this matter, and it should
be the aim of every Hartford county farmer
to lend his aid to enterprises of this kind,
which are so we'll calculated to create and fos-
ter just pride in the first and nnblcst
pursuit of mantle tilling of the soil, and
which will also tend to place our county in
the front rank of the counties of Maryland.
To young farmers especially these farmers
clubs would be of no slight advantage, and
we earnestly advise all who are within reach
to attend the next meeting, to be held at Mr..
William H. Waters mill, on Saturday even
ing, November Both, at o'clock.
Let Farmers Club be organized in every
district of Hartford, and our word for it the
benefits will be seen in an improved system
of agriculture, and a corresponding increase
in the profits of the farm.
The following are the proceedings of the
meeting alluded to:
On Saturday evening, November 10th, a
meeting of the farmers of the neighborhood
was held at Mr.. VIM. II. Waters Mill, for
the purpose of forming Farmers Club. Mr..
VIM. L. Fendall was called to the chair and
Mr. William NJ. Edelin, appointed Secretary
Owing to- the small attendance, no regular
organization was effected, and the meeting
adjourned to meet again on Saturday, No.
vember Both, at the same place and hour e
O'Clock, P. N.Y. when it is to hoped more per-
sons will consider it worth their while to at
tend.
No farmer can have been in the business
many years without making some valuable
observations or experiments, which may be
useful to others; and when he and several
more impart what they have learned, all are
benefited to a large extent. The object of
the club is to draw out this information and
stimulate to new efforts.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1872-11-22
The Case of VIM. Y. Day VS.. the p, w. &
b. Railroad.

This case which is an appeal from the
award of Commissioners to assess damages to
the property of Mr.. Day, on account of the
building of the railroad bridge over the Gun
powder river, and which has been pending
in the Court for considerably over thirty years,
was last week argued on motions, before the
Court. The original award was 81 900 dam
ages to Mr.. Day, from which the Railroad
Company appealed, and they last week moved
to dismiss their appeal and allow the original
award to stand, which motion the court gran
ted. The next question was, whether inter-
est should be allowed on the original award
of 81 900 from the time it was rendered. This
was resisted by the Railroad Company, aud
ably argued pro and con by Messrs. II. W.
Archer, counsel for Mr. Day, and II. D. Far
nandis, counsel for the Company. The Court
Judges Grason and Watcrs) after consider
ing the question, passed an order for rear.
gument of it, rs they were not satisfied fully
as to the law of the case. When this ques.
ton is settled this modern Jarndyce and
Jarndyce case will have progressed some
way toward adjustment, unless an ap-
peal should be entered, when fresh start
will be taken for another protracted period
of litigation.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1872-11-22

twice at Fitzsimmons, one ball grazing his
cheek, the other taking effect in his left
shoulder. Fitzsimmons continued to follow
him up, and drew knife stabbing Bosley in
the left groin, the wound being about three
inches in length, and from which his bowels
protruded. Bosley then fell, Fitzsimmons
continuing his attack, but was prevented from
doing the unfortunate man further injury by
those present
On Tuesday night Deputy Sheriff Risteau
visited the residence of Filzsimmons and ar
rested him, when he was committed TO Jail,
to await the result of Mr.. Bosley's injuries.
Mr.. Bosley is well known throughout the
entire community as Il man of very amiublc
disposition, and quiet and peaceable citi-
zen
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1872-11-22
The New Railroad.

The Towsontown Union says:
1t now seems to be q fixed fact that we are
to have steam railroad. We have waited
long and patiently-urged and entreated to
no purpose, and at this late day foreign cap
ital comes to our aid and is about TO carry
through project which cannot fail to enrich
those who have immediate control of the en-
tcrprise, as well as enhance the value ofprop-
crty along the entire line of the road aud bring
the farm products, NC, ofthis and other coun-
ties to easy markets. No one will attempt to
deny that we have all along felt the need of
such q convenience, and now that it is to be
pushed forward to aspeedy completion let no
obstacle be thrown before it, but let all,
through whose property it passes, chGertully
give the right of way and contribute all their
aid, so far us it is possible to do, and so far as
the Company may need and ask The road
referred TO is the Maryland and Pennsylvania,
to extend from Baltimore to Philadelphia,
passing through Lime Kiln Bottom, Long
Green Valley and thence into Hartford coun-
ty, passing near Bel Air, to the Susquehanna.
The Corporators all are gentlemen of wealth
and enterprise, residents, we believe, of Phil
adelphia. Those who are now engaged on the
work near this town, if they know anything
are so close-lnouthed that it is impossible to
gain any information from that source but " C
think we can safely say that the road will be
built and that speedily. 1t has not yet been
definitely settled what route the new road
will take after it reaches q point about half Il
mile southeast ofTowsontown, on the Hilen
road, but it is likely to come through part of
the estate of the late Judge Payne, crossing
the York turnpike few hundred yards below
the car station and thence to Charles street
avenue, and by way of the STONY Run route"
to Baltimore.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1872-11-22

NEWSPAPER ENLARGEMENT-Our friends
ofthe Democratic Ado0cate, published at West
minister, Carroll county, Md, sent out their
paper last week enlarged by the addition of
about four columns in size, and printed with
handsome new type, on bran-new cylinder
press. The editorial management of the I'D.
p0cate will in the future bel the hands of Mr.
VIM. H. Vanderford, its former editor, assist
cd by his brother, Mr.. Charles Ii. Wander
ford, late ofthe Middletown Oel) Transcript
The Ad0ocate is Democratic to the core, and
under its new management will, we are sure,
take higher place than it already enjoys, as
an able, vigorous and fearless journal. We
wish it every success, and congratulate the
new firm upon the handsome appearance of
their paper.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1872-11-22
For tile -EgiS Dc Intelligence
Farming.

Whilst many farmers and farmers sons of the
Eastern States are going to the far West to find
cheap land and rich soil, it occurs to us that our
own undevelopcd resources are overlooked Adj
hitting the fact our soil being inferior in native
strength to that of Western States, we still think
that we have advantages, as farmers, over the far
mcr of the great West, in more than one respect.
We are willing to conccde to all that is true re-
gardng the cheapness proGuctiveness, and beau
W of the land of the West and rejoice ut the pro-
gress being made there; but we still believe in
the old maxim "Let well enough alone" The
most of our land is easily improved, and it is the
eXperisnce of all who have tried it, that the land
here generally gives the farmer far more back
than he puts on.
A few years ago piany of the now beautiful
farms Of old Hartford were commons, covered
with bushes and stone The farmer (who seems
to be tired of his honorable yocation) tells you,
"My farm is now very productive, but l have
spent great deal OF money on 1t to bring it up to
its present condition" That is true; but the
farmer should not forget that he made that very
money. But he will tell you again, 81 have not
made my money by farming, but by feeding cat
tie, selling milk and butter, &c. We fail to dis.
criminate any difference between the farmer ma
king money by raising wheat, corn and potatoes,
and growing hay, and selling stock, butter etc.
But the tIler of the soil here says, it is hard
work; the Western land is more easily cultiva-
ted; people don't have to work as hard there as
we do here. Well it is true man can live, breathe
and e1ist there, in some localities easier than he
can here or at least get along without working
very hard but he will always be a poor man, and
always be behind his industrious neighbors in
everything pertaining to agricultural interests.
Work we must, If we desire to accumulate. There
is no respectable vocation on earth, known to
man, whereby we can reap much, unless we do
work. No matter where we reside, North, South,
East or West, it matters not. The mind must
think, the judgment act, and the hands take
hold.
Some of our citizens may be justifiablc in seek
ing homes in distant States, but the farmer here
who owns his farm, with no ''patchcs on it,"
should think soberly before he sells and emil
CRATES to any place.
We would say to every farmer, don't go west
hastily. Go slow. Go see it, before you take
Mary and the little future Presidents, or you may
regret the step. Improve every acre of your farm
you can What you can't improve, sell to some
man who means work, at q reasonable price. We
are not so poor after oil. We have good mar
kets, and Old Hartford county will soon have
Railroad. We almost imagine that we hear the
sound of the whistle now and we expect to hear
it soon in reality What you farm, farm well.
Improve oil you can, and you will find that there
is money in the ground. TITUS.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1872-11-22

SERIOUS AFFRAY IN BALTIMORE CouN-
TY.-On Tuesday, serious ARRAY occurred
in Baltimore county, near Meredith's Ford
Bridge, between John N. Ftzsimmons and
Walter Bosley. The parties were engaged,
with Mr. E. d. Richardson, surveyor, in adj
justing disputed boundary between their
respective lands, when in reply to some re.
mark made by Bosley, Fitzsimmons called
him liar and used other abusive epithets.
Upon being demonstrated with by Mr.. Bosley,
lie made an attack Upon him with large
stone, Bosley retreating meanwhile upon his
own side of the fence. Fitzsimmons contin-
ued 10 advance, though warned by Bosley,
and finally Bosley drew revolver and fired
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1872-11-22

A SUGGEsTIoN.-A subscriber renews a
suggestion which we made some time ago, as
to the importance ofproviding some effective
means for extinguishing, or at least control
ling fires in the neighborhood, and especially
in the village of Bel Air. A fire engine
would be of very little service, for, as gen.
eral thing, when most needed it would rarely
be found in working order. The best appa-
ratus, in our judgment, would be sufficient
number ofhooks, ladders, axes, water buckets,
SC, kept in a convenient place, under the
custody, say, of the Sheriff. With these ap.
planes almost any fire which might occur
here could be subdued, or at least be prevent
ed from spreading.
Another good idea would be, perhaps, the
construction of several artesian wells, ut con-
venicnt points in the village, so that an abun-
dant supply of water might be had at all
times.
1t appears to us that the citizens of Bel Air
would willingly contribute towards supplying
apparatus of the kind indicated. The cost
would not be great, and assistance from the
county might even be asked for, with pro-
priety. viii some one take the matter 10
hand, and start the ball in motionp