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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-16
Jefferson Circuit Court.

The Novcmbsr term Of tie Circuit Cont For
jefferson began on Tuesday the y D instant,
in the new eour, room, presided over - Jalgs
JouN BLAIR HoeE--a scpt'cuaa Of 6oe adj
dress aud possessing the ability essential 70 "a
faithful discharge of his new duties, us pre-
vious career at the Bar having been such as To-
Justify the expectations If al concerned IN
htigatious that he will reader conscientious
Verdicts. based en- a clear understanding Of The
various causes brought before him. The
Clerk, Mr.. W A. Chaplins was at lis post,
performing his ouerous duties ia that manner
SO characteristic Of bin aud pleasing 70 those
brought in contact with him, whilst Sheriff
Chase and his Deputies were present and agree
able in rendering the especial services due
from them.
The Grand Jury having been called, tie
Charge OfJudgs Hoge opened with a rccOgui-
ton Of the important functions they performed
in the administration Of public justice. They
were selected from the body of the pSople and
invested with high powers to be employ
ed, only, for the security o! the community
the preservation Of social order and the yiadi-
cation Of the laws enacted for the protection Of
life aud property.
The duty Of the jury 10 inquire iGto all
crimes committed within the jurisdiction o.
the Court was strongly urged and an analyst,
was presented, at seine length, Of the criminal
law, showing the character aud grades Of th'
different offences. The Jury were instructed
as t. the mode of proceeding during their de.
liberatisns and the duty Of observing carefully
that secrecy which the law requires, was par.
tieularly impressed upon them.
After celebrating these and other points
the latter portion Of the charge reminded th'
Jurors that their duty was not only to ID,
State, in making Investigations in regard to al
violations Of law, which might come to then
knowledge their obligation wasequally strong
10 protect the innocent citizen from toe an
neyancs and disgrace resulting from unbound
e3 accusation. They were counSelled to turn
an unwilling ear to petty complaints and ar,
reminded that their grave aud responsible
powers would be degraded, if pros;itu.ed t,
any purpose Of private malice. Common ex
perience, said Judge H., in conclusion, laugh
that the public tranquility was as frequently
If not as seriously, disturbed by falls,
cIamors and malicious elimination as by
actual violations Of the penal laws Of th.
State.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-16
Alas

Poor old Virginia The State Of Robert E.
Lee, IS make her first appearance in Presi-
dental contest after The war; at the chariot
wheels Of L. S. Grant The State of WASH
ington, jefferson, Madison, Marshall, Henry,
ts come 20 such degradation as ills.
Keen is the pang.
But kecuer far % feel
She nursed the pinion
Thatimpelled the steel.
It is her swn sons, her immaculate Straight
out Democrats, whS were too flstidieus to
touch Greeley, who have swallowed Grants
black Republican administration for another
four years, and led Virginia a bride 70 The
Negro Altar.
Close up the history Of the Old Dsmiaisu
None Of her true children viii want 20 read
another page -Lgncljurg Ne,rs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-16
Why He Wouldn't Consent.


AZ au evening party in Madison avenue this
week, a gentleman was present with his wife,
not half as old as he, and very pretty and girl
ish in appearance She was greatly admired,
aad countless eyes followed her wherever she
went. A Young man from Boston, having
been introduced to her, lost his heart in a fl-
teen MINUTES conversation. Just before mid
night, having stimulated his courage with
champagne he went 10 the husband and re-
quested a word with him 10 the library. The
request was granted, when the eaamoursd
swain burst forth Ny dear sir hope you
will pardon the suddCnnesS Of the thing, but
I'm SO madly io loye with your beautiful
daughter that want to pay my addresses to
her and win her for my wife il possible, though
I'm too honorable to DO 50 without her fathers
consent The husband smiled as he said -
'' ! am a Little embarrassed by your dsclarl-
tiou. might not object to your marrying the
young lady you have seen with NE tonight if
she were not my wife already. But fear she
has as mauy husbands rev as she knows how
70 aansgs. I'll consult her, however, and if
she is willing TO add bi.amy to Ter beauty, I'll
makeuo opposition Tbs ardent lover was
struck dumb with establishment After try
ing to gasp out an apology fer his blundsr he
left the house precipitately, and returned to
Boston by the first train.-NelC York Letter 10
s. Loi6y Globe.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-16
A Few Candidates.

PRESmEST or THE SENATE-A commuui-
cation 10 recent uumJer or lie Wheeling
Register recommends the Hon. E. C. Gus,on,
Of the eastern section Of thc State as proper
person 10 select i9r President Of tie Senate
Locality gives preference to tLe selection OF
Mr. Gus;on, AID upon that score We would
urge the proper consideration Of the Senate
but that alone would fan fer short Of tLc CONF
Ineudat.on SIC would wish to enforce. Mr.
Gustou is emineatIy fitted for TIE position,
and bis election to tie responsible position
would reflect credit up9a the Senate and tue
State We sag IBIS ID uo di>r71s,meat To
eIs-WieILnG L-l..-r.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-16
RAGING.

The WAsHINGToE PATRIoT.-The Wash
ington Patriot, in announcing its suspension
Monday, says the undertaking was too large
to depend entirely upon local patronage, in
which it encountered great opposition, and that
the effort was made with a hope of change
Of administration that would give it fairer
field in which to sustain national Journal.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-16
Boston---A Sea Of Fire.

The Greatest Fire Eeer KaocH in New
England-Mnety Acres of Houses Burnt
Loss about $50. 600. 000-LoSs Of Goods
$4,000 900 Aore-Sl2, 100000 Insurance
- IIomen Gr0zed and Fdinting-Loss Of
Life, DC, dc.
Such in b,ef are The results Of the terrible
fire and consequent wide spreading devasta-
ton by which Boston was visited on Saturday
night and up to o'clock Monday morning.
The burnt district is bouBded by Sumner,
Broad, Central, Water, Washington and Bed
ford streets and is reported 10 cover an area Of
90 acres, the imp rovement on which, destroyed
by the Ere, are valued at ninety millions Of
dollars. The conha grafton was not under con-
troll until about one o'clock P. N. having in
that time, destroyed hundreds Of The costest
and most substantial warehouses in the coun-
try. 1t viii have the effect, it is said, of tenn
porariy paralyzug three Of the leading mer
camille interests, the shoe and leather, wool and
dry goods trades There is not, it is reported,
enc wholesale shoe and leather establishment
left in Boston, the wool trade has suffered in
an equal degree, and the dry goods jo6bing
hous es left are few and far between.
In point OF dest uctiveness, this confagra-
ton ranks, in its disastrous consequence, next
to that which laid Chicago in ashes but little
over thirteen months ago. The area burned
over in Boston, though much smaller in ex-
tent, was covered with the warehouses of the
wealthiest firms. The loss in buildings alone
was at first rough ly estimated at one hundred
millions of dollars, whilst the value of the
goods destroyed will, it is supposed, reach the
sum OF at least fifty millions more.
TIE FIRE broken OUT AGAIS AND STILL
RAGING.
Dos TON, November ll.-2.35 A. M.-The
fire has again broken out in the stores Of
Marsh 81 Co., aud Shrievs, Crump & Low,
js wellers, and is raging Violently. It is hoped
however, that the fire department will be able
to keep it under Gas is going out all over
the city.
B9sToN, November 11-3 A. M.-The fire
broke out afresh from tbres terrible gas ex-
plosions 10 the rear Of Jordan, Marsh & Co..,
store. The fire crossed Washington street to-
wards Temple Place, and gained rapidly 1t
now looks as if the whole block towards the
Common would go.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-16

TIE HORSE DIsEASE.-The epizootic has
made its appearance in this place. We are
informed that there are several cases in the
Stables of Mr.. Paul Strausner, and also that
Mr.. Frank Patterson and Mr.. CHARLES kesfer
each have several horses affected with the
disease. Mr. A. J. Thomas has four, aad num-
bers of other cases are reported. The weather
during she past few days has been uniavora-
BE, sad calculated to promote the spread Of
the disease MartiRs6arq Era. l4M.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-16

VIRGINIA C.NGEFs,'fN EiruI Tile first
congressional district iu Virginia. ia which
Elliot NJ. BrtN,ou. present uemtsr. couserva-
tive, and j. d. Sel,r. republican. were circi-
dates, has been iu doubt. but the ,f.cial returns
give SCoer 500 maj li'y serard district. lame>
II. r.at,. republican thirl district. j Amber
Smith. republican, fourth district. Wan. %. n.
S,owsii republican ffth district. A. ". Davis
conservative; sixth district. Tbonls White
head conservative seventh district John O..
ilaris. conservative eighth district. Epw
iiUutoa. conservative. li-il i'--. Gess q
Bowen conservative.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-16

The suit Of William B. Britain against Gen.
Butler, to recover $4,000, alleged to have
been Illegally taken by defendant while COM
mander Of the Gulf, will be tried at the next
term Of the United States Circuit Court. in
New York. before Judge Shipmau.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-16
In About Five or Six Days,

WE will be located at AILLVILLE MILLS,
w better known az
WILLIS MILL,
Near Keyes' Ferry, where we will BUY WHEAT
and other GRAIN. We will keep constantly ON
hand Prime Article ofFamily, Extra and super
fine Flour, which we will give in exchange for
Wheat. Special attention given to the grinding
of Country Work We will be grateful to all who
will give us a call. -
BEATTY HUMPHREY,
Melville Mills Keyes' Ferry, Jefferson Co.. w. V.
November .. lS72-tf
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MILLINERY

NJARY L. DAVIS has just returned from BAL
WI timOre with the very latest
WINTER STYLES FOR B0NNETS AND HATS,
and most respectfully solicits the public to exam
inc her Stock which is well worth glimpse
She returns thanks for past favors, and hopes to
merit continuance of the same.
Nov lG lS72-3t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-16

The Horse Influenza has made its appear
ance in Berryvile. some six or eight horses
being now afflicted with the disease. 1t has
also made its appearance in other sections Of
Clarke county.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-16

Tie French steamer ST. Laurent, which was
jgeat New York a week ago, has lot arrived,
ard although il is probable that she has had
Hfvclahle winds considerable anxiety is felt
irDer safety The Hon. J c. Bancroft Davis
tal .agi'y are among TIC passengers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-16

WE keep on hand an assortment Of Grachen's
w celebrated heavy and light Buck Gloves,
Shcepskin Gauntlets and Gloves, also a very nice
Black Kid Gauntlet for Ladies'
Nov. l6, 1872. TRUSSELL LUCAS.
PROVISIONS Bacon, Smoked Beef, Lard,
Family Flour Corn Meal and Irish Potatoes,
for sale by TRUSSELL LUCAS.
WANTEDmEvory one to to know nc. ia that we need
please come forward and settle at once, as we have
not learned to conduct business without funds.
Nov. lG, 1872. TRUSSELL K LUCAS:
old VlRGlNIA.-We keep the celebrated Old
" Virginia Stitchdown Shoes, at No. q. The
most comfortable Shoe that is worn.
Nov. l6, 1872. TRUSSELL LUCAS.
CALT.-We are prepared to furnish our custom
y ers with 6. A. and Fine Salt Our motto is
Cashnow TRUSSELL n LUCAS.
Nov l6, 1872.
WE keep on hand J. NJ. Johnson's Linseys and
w Yarns at Factory Prices. We sell for cash
Nor. l6, 1872. TRUSSELL d LUCAS.
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DENTAL NOTICE.

DR. MCCORMICK. will visit Charcstown, pro-
l. fessionally, on TUESDAY, 10TH inst, and
remain during the week. Office at " Sappington
Hotel.
Nov. lG, lST2-lt.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-16
The Horse Disease.

Our anticipatiohs ofthe last week have been
realized in the advent Of the epizoot, which is
now prevailing here as an epidemic. 1t would
seem to be useless to attempt to escape it, as
it is sweeping over the country aud prevailing
in all directions, both in the towns and country.
1t must run its course aud the probability is
that few horses will escape We have been at
no pains to learn the exact number of horses
that have been attacked, but the number is not
short of Fifty and new cases are reported every
hour A number Of horses arc under treat
meut at Noonan's, Kemp's and Harris livery
stables, including the Express wagon horses,
aud MeSsrs H. N, Brent's and r. T. BartonS
private horses, besides others in private sta
bleS, among the latter, the match-sorres of
DR.. S. T. Holiday. Fortunately, as we are
informed by horsemen, the disease is Of mild
type, and the invalid horses are doing as well
as could be expected Mr. j. H. Kemp in
firms us that he has used with good effect hops
boiled in vinegar, applied hot, as poultice to
the throat of the horse. 1t relieves the diff
Guilty of breathing. When the poultice be-
comes cold i, should be takon of and its place
supplied by d'fannel bandage.
Feathers burned under the horses nose, is
also said TO have a good effect The bowels
should he kept open with soft mash food, the
stable kept clean and dry and dsinfected with
tar, chloride Of lime, assafoetida or carbolc
oil, and the horse Kept blanketed. With pre-
per treatment cure will be effected in the
course Of eight or ten days, but care should be
taken not to put the horses to work until their
strength is restored - Winchester Times, 18Th.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-16

The epizJo'ic is raging 10 Milwaukee and
Cu,wuau. 10 the former city there are from
t,c aHuircd 90 six hundred horses affected, and
ia ,.c latter city it has increased 50 rapidly
tla, % j. leAlei al the work horses will be
,-.tlI.I
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-16
NOTICE.

4 Ii persons knowing themselves indebted to
N the Estate Of the late Mathew Quinn by bond
or Otherwise, are requested to settle up immedi-
ately or the Bills will be placed in the hands Of
Collector. By attending to this notice you will
not only oblige me, but save yourself any further
expense.
CATHRINER. QUINN,
E1eeafOr.
Nov. ., ls72-st.
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Mrs. Lucinda Marrow, a very estmable lady
died suddenly at her residence in this town on
Thursday morning last. She was about sixty
five years of age, and had taught school in
Winchester during the greater portion Of her
life Winchester Times 1911.
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Sale to commence at 10 o'clock.
Terms of Sale

On all sums over Ten Dollars, a Credit of
Twelve Months will be given, with Interest
form date, under that amount, the Cash will
be required. Note with good security will
be required, before the property is removed.
JOHN A. WASHINGTON.
Nov n IS-0-of
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PROGRESS OF THE EP!z,oTIc IL RICHMOND
Four or five horses, including very valuable
one belonging to the proprietor ofthe Exchange
Hotel, have died in this city Of the epizootic,
and from the condition Of some Of the animals
yet kept ID harness, we may expect Several
mere deulises in day or two:
Generally speaking, the condition Of the
horses suffering from the disease is as favora-
bic as could lie expected, but nearly every
branch of business is suffering annoyance and
Inconvenience from the want of transportation.
One firm has an OK drawing their delivery
wagon Richmond Enquirer, Nor. l.
The Joliet tlll.) Republican has the follow
ing at the head of its column Of reading no.
tees
"Some men are born mean some men
achieve meanueSS; and some men have mean
ness thrust upon them. The first class take
their county paper without intending TO pay
for it the second Glass get it year for moth
ing and then refuse to take it out Of the post
office and the third class won't subscribe for
it because generous neishbors loan theti cop
les >
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Turnpike Notice.

A MEETING OF the Directors of the Smith
~ field, Charlestown and Harper's Ferry Turn
pike Company will be held at Charlestown, on
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH, at ii O'Clock,
A. NJ. Punctual attendance is desired.
F. YATES,
Nov. l6, lS72-lt. President.
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RECORDERS NOTICE
Under Chapter cXxxv,

pE it enacted by the Legislature Of West
H Virginia. 1.-The Recorder Of each County in
the State shall within. eight months succeeding
the passage Of this act, at his Office. make up
and state in detail, an account Of the number
Of Churches, Bridges Court- Houses, Jails, and
Institutions Of LearniDg and the value Of zach,
and the aggregate value thereof, destroyed
within bis county by the Federal army during
the late civil war"
/, James d. Fayman, Recorder for the Coun-
ty Of Jefferson, do hereby give notice, that on
and after Mos,ay, November 25ih, 1872,
shall proceed to execute the Foregoing Act.
Given under my hand this 22d day Of 0eto-
Der, 1872.
JAMES ID. FAYMAN,
October 2G, IST2-5t. Recorder
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CORN WANTED.

rENH0SE indebted to the FREE PRESS Office
/ will obige by sending US New Corn.
Oct. 10, 1872.
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METROPOLITAN

And see how things are done up there.
MATURE and the worldly affairs Of man are
/ ever-constaptly changing. Onward l! Is the
imperative law Of the universe, and nations, ana
empires, as well as men, cannot shrink from the
rigorous Command. The coed deeds, the oxpe-
rience of every changing thing is recorded along
the pathway OF time to mould or guide ages up-
born. Even the mercantile world does not submit
to a stand still, but must ever progress. A lew
years ago an article Of merchandise had an estab-
iished Value with the manufacturer, which was
doubled. yea tre6led, by the profits added BY the
dozen or more hands through which IL passed be.
fore ii reached the customer. This ~ the genera
system adhered to by those who claim 10 under
stand the modern ideas OF buying and selling, and
vet they follow in the beaten pathway Of our fore
fathers. There are a few men who have the cour
age and pluck to braak up this defective system OF
allowing a class of nabobs to roll IN luxury by Nv
ing of the earnings OF the people-who stand be.
tween the manufacturer and the jobber, the i'm
porter. the broker and the Dry Goods gambler
A few have banded together and with stern fidelity
have declared to fight the battles OF the masses.
sin Unity There is Strength"
And although it may seem impractcable to those
who have Tor life tune been compelled 10 pay
regular prces-which means goods at what IL costs
to make them aud dozen or fifteen profits added
of course 10 such men and their method Of business
il is not supposed they can comprehend how we
can sell Goods for less than they pay for them.
GENUINE BARGAINS
Constantly on hand and arriving.
c. Gs e. Tin w; T.1Io'' sale.men.
October II, 1872.
p. ST. am now the Special 4 gent for eficrson
County, Of the Carolina Life Insurance Company
Of which Jefferson Davis is President.
Oct. IL, 1872. $. NJ TIMBERLAKE.
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PLAIN HOME TALK
.An The Year tSound!"

TT isl well known fact that at present business
! is rather dull. but the dulest part Of all is when
people come and ask you for Credit and are re-
fused; they feel highly offended. No doubt most
of these people mean well. Somebody said once
that certain place that is supposed to be rather
warm was "payed with good intentions" can
not vouch for the truth of that, but know this
much, that " between the cup and the lip there is
many a slip"
Now, know Of no Law to prevent any body from
erumbling when their feelings are hurt By being
refused credit, but know OF no law either on the
statute book to compel merchant to sell his goods
without money, and so long as am not convinced
that there is such law in existence, will keep
on enforcing the
Cash Payment
To die best Of my ability, SO that nobody need be
particularly offended.
JIM. DECAULNE.
Harper's Ferry, Nov Q, ls72-tf