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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18

Col. JONI S. NoSay'S PoTTIoN.-W'e have
seen letter from Col. John s Mosby to q
friend in this city, in which reference is made
70 a reported conversation between Col. Mos
by and presileu. Grant: Referring to that re-
port Cl. w., says; ct see am reported as
saying 60 General Grant that would support
him even il a democrat were nominated
against him do not caro- about coming in
ihs'papcrs to correct this, but I hope my
friends VIII not think that said any such
thing. Ca tho contrary, expressly told Cen
eral Grant that would support the demo
cratic nominee, but as between him and Gree
lsy was in favor Of the South going for the
one that would oler Us tho most generous
terms. O., that Tho Philadelphia convention
must out-b.d Cincinnati. -Neraadia Gazette
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
~ Festival.

TNHE "Mothers in Zion intend holding Festi.
val, on. SATURDAY, 18th and MONDAY,
(Whitsuntide) 2Oih of May, 10 raise funds for the
purpose OF buying Lot on which to build Church.
The Benevolent and Charitable Public are invited
to attend. The Festival viii be held at the house
Of Henry Robinson-two miles from Smithfeld.
May Is, 1872. BETSY ROBINSON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
WE HAVE ALWAYS TIE BEST GOODS
AT THE
l. 0WEST PnrcrS

Sc- We warrant all Goods sold by this houso
as Represented, and guarantee them lees than can
be bought elsewhere.
SETH u. TIMDERLAKE.
GEoR0E ". TArLon,.
c. Z. TWBEbLAKE, Statesmen.
X. +. TMBERLAKE,
l.. l.. SADLBR.
May 4, 1872
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
Clarke County.

From the Courier Of Thursday last we make
the following extracts:
TIE DRoUGHT-FAsTTNG AND PRAYER-
IL is matter Of seriousness 10 SEQ droves of
live stock upon some of our turnpikeS of an
evening being driven to water, owing to the
springs and wells on many farms having be-
come entirely dry. The air is freighted with,
binding dust aud sand leading one to believe
that he is almost on the borders of the great
Sahara
So great is tho want Of rain felt, that We'd
neSday yesterday was appointed day of
fasting and prayer in this community, and
religious services were held in the Baptist and
Methodist Churches to invoke Divine aid in cur
behalf
From Journal kept by DR.. Robt. C. Ran
delphi, of this county, we learn that 1854,
1855, 1856 and 1867 were very dry years
Wells, water courses and springs were dry.
1855 was good corn year, owing to frequent
showers, which kept up vegetation, but not
enough 10 reach the sources Of water. During
thoss years the spring at the Old Chapel was
dry, which had not been known TO DO the case
since 1906. It is now much lower than have
seen IL since the aforementioned years"
Destructive FIRE.-Early in the night of
Tuesday the cooper shop of Daniel Turner, on
the Blue Ridge, not far from the Swift Shoal
Mil, was fired and burned to the ground. The
fire communicated with the dry leaves in the
wood around, and for two or three days con-
siderable confagration was the consequence.
The fire extended as far as the turnpike over
Ashby's Gap, before it was extinguished, doing
large amount of damage to fencing, timber,
and rails cut for sale 1t is thought that the
cooper shop was fired by an incendiary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
Executors Notice

rT1HE undersigned, Executors OF George W Mo-
Il Ter, deceased, hereby give notice to all in
debted to said estate 20 make prompt payment OF
the same. Those having claims will present them
duly authentcate ed for settlement.
JOHN M0LER.
JACOB ). MOLER,
May Is, ls72-4t Executors.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18

DEATn.-We regret to announce that John
Edward Schley, son of Col John f. Schley,
died a. the residence Of bis father, near this
place, at 2 o'clock on Thursday last, in the
18th year Of his age His death was caused
by tumors in the stomach, from which be had
been suffering for some time past, and which
baillcd the best skill of the country. lie was
clever, genial and aGablo young nan, and
was highly esteemed by all who knew him.
The family has the sympathy of this entire
community Shepherdsto'cn Register, llh.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
wanted.

4 YOUNG MAN between the age Of sixteen
y and seventeen years.
May Is, 1872. kEARSLEY & SHEERER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
W. &c gElE

Blue and Brown Deaims Hickory Stripe,
Checks, Domestic and French bingham,
Bed Ticking, Brown Linen Duck,
Brown Linen Coatings
AT UCTTON PRTCES
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18

40 hatA Nt >INl- AANiAlA e4l0 %eeNN ~s4as bLo a.
uaiiou Of real estate in Jefferson exceeds that
Of Berke,ey upwards Of a million Of dollars,
but that the active capital employed, which
is the true test Of prosperity, is greatly less
than tba; Of Berkeley.
The total tax on real and personal pro-
pcrty I'm Berkeley County $50 49, 63
The total tax on real and personal pro-
pcrty in Jefferson County S.. 81, 704.l2
Berkeley and Jefferson combined pay one
tenth Of the whole amount Of State taxation
and as much in the aggregate rs seventeen
other counties Of the State The eastern pan
handle as we are termed, was indeed prize
worth cou;euling for, but heretofore We have
only been recognized in the toi,.m Of the tax
gathoror. Ia the distribution Of State Offices
have been singularly ignored.-Mrtinsb,Tg
Salesman.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
Ice Cream Saloon.
HENRY DUNN, having perfected his arrange
ments for the season, has his
uCE CREAM SALOON

now in full blast, and will from this time forth be
prepared to furnish customers by the saucer pint,
quart or gallon. Special accommodations for the
Ladies
1rf-Parties and Private Families supplied at
the shortest notice upon liberal terms.
MAY Is, lST2-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
RoInennbe1,H

We sell these goods rapidly. and if you see any,
thing on our shelves you want, buy without dela;.
We have always something NEW, direct from
the New York Auction Rooms to show YOU.
Gc- In Brown and Bleachcd Cotton We sell az
wholasola nricos " ~
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18

CENTENNIAL ANNIvERsARY.-1t will be
seen from the proceedings published in anoth-
er column that our suggestion that the centen-
NAL anniversary Of the organization Of Berke-
ley county should be appropriately celebrated
has been acted upon and the necessary steps
taken to commemorate the event with ap-
propriate ceremonies. We suggest to the COM
nttee having the matter in charge that the
various Beneficial Societies of the city be invi-
ted to participate in the celebration, and that
the citizens Of Frederick, Jefferson and Morgan
be cordially invited to join US in the observance
Of the occasion.-NariiasJrg Statesman.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18

Alexander r. Richard who is charged with
having, in January last, committed rape
upon a young girl in this county. and who was
indicted for that offence at the last term of the
Circuit Cont, was brought from Kansas to
this city on Sunday night by Deputy Sheriff
Wilen, under a requisition of Gov jacob
The case was brought before Judge Hall on
Monday upon an application for bail. Bail
was allowed in the sum of $4,000, his father
becoming his bondsman, aud the prisoner was
then discharged. Young Richard is about q
years Of age, and is the son of respectable
parents. His trial will take place at the Au-
gust term-MartinSbmy Statesman.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18

We take the following paragraphs from the
Winchester Times.
j. N. MASON, JR.-We were pleased to SOC
in the Charlestown Free Press an announce
ment Of our young friend Jas. NJ. Mason, as q
candidate for Prosecuting Attorney for Jetlcr-
son. His many friends and his fathers friends
In this community will DO glad to see him cleo
ted Mr.. Mason is a man of grea. Industry,
and devoted to his profession.
As Jefferson county has furnished Frederick
with Prosecuting Attorney in the person Of
our accomplished young friend cambridge, it
would seem to accord with the eternal fitness
Of things that Frederick should furnish pros
ecutor for Jefferson. five remember rightly.
Mr.. Mason's father was at one time Common
wealth's Attorney in Jefferson.
We hear that Mr.. Thos. A. Moore tho old
ante bellUm clerk. will 90 through like a streak
Of creased lightning for the County Clerkship.
Messrs C. A. b. Cofrroth, J. R. Bowen, J.
P. Rely and r. l.. Kurt, left Winchester, on
Monday morning to attend the session of the
Great Council, l. o. r. NJ, to be held in
Lynchburg this week Their fine appearance
will DO much to confirm the statement made
by the committee of Trade about the resources
and advantages Of Winchester
A patent steam brake has been applied to
the accommodation train on the Winchester &
Potomac branch Of the Baltimore & Ohio rail-
road. 1t has many advantages over the old
method of applying the brakes by hand. By
its use the whole train is under control Of the
engineer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
- II y w L -

Bright Stripes and Fancy Plaids. Every STYLE
and quality of Spring aud Summer Shawls Mt
Very Low Prices.
RIBB0NS-Sash Ribbons, TO inches wide 10
to Sl.25. Ribbon for Bows Is TO 45c Narrow
Ribbons 5, 10, ljc. LACES, black aud white, and
Embroideries at prices 10 suit the times.
Ladies', Children's and Gents Gloves, Cotton
and Thread, at from 10 to Is cents.
Clark's o. n. T. Cotton at sc or 20 per DOZEN
J. p. Coats do. 20 CITE. per dozen, Eagle Spool
Cotton, cent n spool, Lead Pencils 10 cent?.
Pins to cents, Needles, the best, &c. Hooks and
Eyes 20 Sc Ladies' Hose only l2IS to 25c, Chill
dren's Hose ~ to l5e, Gents British Half Hose
Is 10 BIC, Gents Suspenders, rs to Use. Ladies
Suspenders, 10 to zoe.
JEWELRf.-Jet Jewelry Is, IS, 40, SOC, Jet
Bracelets and Necklaces, Is to 25s>
The best Prints l2c, Dolly Warden do. l2iIc
ColoreG Cambria only lOc.
Nottingham Lace ~ TO SO cents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
Dress Gluda,

UrR$S EIlutEH.
Japsnese P0plins, japanese Stripes,
Plads, all colors, IS to IS cents.
Metz Cloths, $3.50, Black Alpaca 80 TO 81 cents,
Percals, striped and plain, Suitings ls,l 10 zoe,
Grenadines 1917 10 75@very cheap;
Variety of Dress Goods, l2IS to 90 c,nts.
IN THESE TINES or
Financial Distress We would beg Of the peoplc 20
buy goods Of men who are directly opposed 10 high
prices and old fogy notions big profits ard long
credit.
LINENS AND WHITE G0ODSi
Crashes 10, II, l5 and lsc, Bird Eye Towels 1919
Large size 20 and Csc, Damask Towels Csc,
Large size, very fine 81 y TO soc,
German Towels extra large, soc, Tnrkish do. 37i(
Very large 7jc, Bird Eye Linen 80, 37ls 10 4Oc.
Irish Linens 37l<, 40, 60, IS, 81,
Linen Napkins Sl.75, 225, $50,
Plaid Muslins %, 30. SIZE,
Swiss N uslin Is, % to zoe.
Tarleion. all colors. % 20 soc,
Undressed and Dressed Cambria % to l5c,
White Berage, double width, Sl.25,
Piques and Linen Duck, 80 10 Soc
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-08-08
S4Yg ~ u NJ 53a
VOLUME xxxVI. No. 50.

vention, or such other time las this
self-appointed advisory, committee
whom you may call together may de-
eide upon. In eomesuvh way as this,
an organization more or less complete
may be Effected. .faa a.; raI
Whatever may be determined on,
let it be distinctly and emphsticaliy
understood that no ticketf@lltoe made
up in opposition to the Radicals Let L
US : be guided by the experience Of the
Reform party Of two years ago. That
ill-advised, fatuitous, badly managed
fasco did the cause of reform meal
culable harm. Let US not repeat that
folly.-Ourmotto, in this crisis, should
be divide ct impeta." Excite and
promote division in the. ranks Of the
enemy, and unite with the better Of
the two factions. This will certainly
result in the election Of their best
men, and bring about with 8 change
of rulers achange of many obnox-
ious measures. It will secure better
county officers than we are likelyto
get by straight Democratic ticket.
For one thing is certain !: nothing is
to be hoped for from largelnalorlty
Of the colored people They willfol-
low their leaders blindly en- masse.
But portion Of the most respectable ct
and conservative among them may be
rallied under leaders of their own
choosing It is to this wing I'would
unite the forces of the Democrats,
and by this union secure better oih-
GERS for the county than we are likely
to get by a course Of antagonism to
both factions united as, a party.
: = - y
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-08-08

regard to his own good, and bravely stand
by the candidate who has stood by him.
If Democrats unite with him, so much the
better. The association once begun must
naturally ripen in common friendship and
trust. / am for peace in reality asin name,
From the bottom OF my heart / am for
peace, and I welcome all that makes for
peace. With deep felt satisfaction | re-
member that no citizen who drew his sword
against us has suffered by the hand Of the
executioner. In Just association with this
humanity will be the triumph Of equal
rights, when the promises of the great
declaration are all fulfilled and our people
are united as never before in the enduring
friendship of common citizenship. To
this end there must be reconciliation, nor
can I withhold my hand. Freely | accept
the hand that IS offered and reach forth
my own m friendly grasp. ] am
:, AGAINST THE POLICY OF. HATE;
I am, against tanning ancient flames into
continued Life; am against raklng in the
ashes Of the past lor Goals Of fire yet burn
ing. Pile up the ashes, extinguish the
flames, abolish the hate; such Is my de-
sire. And now turning to the Democratic
party Iihold it to all the covenants sol
EMMY gIvenin the adoption oi Repuo-
lican platiorm with Horace Greeley as can.
.dldate,o There can De no backward step.
With no common sympathy l nave OBJ
served that MIR, Hendricks, q leading Dem
ocrat ], knew and esteemed in the Senate,
has recently announced his acceptance OF
the constitutional amendments with their
Logical results. He proposes as proper
key note to the extraordinary movement
now swelling 10 sure triumph" Just
laws and public virtue" TINS IS q worthy
aspiration, entirely nc on this OCCASION.
My keynote is, 'lhe U7sity Of the re-
public and the equal rights of all, NTH
reconciliation" Such is my cry, and,
wherever my voice can reach, there do l
insist ppon all these, humbly invoking
the blessing OF DIVINE Providence. which,
/ believe, must rest upon such cause.
Accept my best wlsnes for yourselves
personally and ior Tie people you repre-
sent, and believe me, gentlemen, to Ut
your faithful frlend,
CHARLES SUMNER.
70 DR.. Augusta, William II. a. Wormiey,
and others.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-08-08

We take from the Lancaster Leay
er tue annexed:
"a Liberal Republican Club was
formed at this place on Friday night
last, composed entirely OF colored
men. The club numbers about twen-
ty, with prospect Of rapid increase.
They swear against the present cor.
rupt Office holders. :
The work goes bravely on. Re-
publicans have commenced to show
their hand, and IN short time, If our
information he correct, there will Le
d tremendous stampede from the gift
takers party.
Let the strength of the Liberal
Republicans be fully shown. Let 1t
be known that they can WELD pow.
er in South Carolina, and that they
will icin with any party that can
show any strength whatever, in favor
Of good government in our State. As
one we are ready, and we know Of
many others. who will do the same
thing. What we want in South Caro-
lima! is reform'I The thieving horde
at Columbia must be driven from their
place and power. They must be sem
back to their old positions. Some OF
them must go to their old business Of
selling liquor by the drink"-and
we think that Haverhill, Mass, is a
good place for that kind of business,
especially for keeping a Democratic
bar-room--or, perhaps, to go int
partnership in the leather business
where another chance will be given
Tor altering figures in poor mechan-
les pass book, and thereby swindlir
him out: OF his hard-eArned wae's
anu also of having chance Of dong
for your partner the same thing.
=. have the history Of soGae folk.
that they would not like to see pub.
i;shed. But out it will come.
Let the reform work so on We
,sre prepared to assist in y way nci
:, be dexpised. W have some chas
sasers at the helm of the ship t.
State tha: have rriyatereccrd. Thu
record is both interesli G and III
structive. Would they like to zee il
in print? 1t is one thing to come IN
10 this State as gallant soldier witt:
an advancing army, and another as u"
hummer.
1t is one thing to cry out honesty
and another to BE- dishonest all your
iives.-Charleslon RepM6lieaas.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-08-08
RreVities and LeyitieS.

1e."I want to know" said creditor
flercely, "when you are going to pay me
what YOU owe me-" "When I'm going
to pay you? Why, you're pretty fel
low. Do you take mo for prophets
~ A little girl went into drug store
the other day and said to the proprietor
IN half whisper: If little girl hain'l
got any money how much chewing gum
do you give her for nothinga"
Ms- An Indianapolis paper says
.There are at present, by actual count,
but fourteen young men in the city who
part their hair in the middle. One year
ago, they mustered over 200, but death
and the lunatic asylum have cut down
their number to the present figure"
s% An Irish editor says he can see no
earthly reason why women should not
be allowed to become medical men.
49, A pretty girl says: eff it was
wrong for Adam to live single when
there was not woman on earth, how
guilty are old bachelors with the world
full Of pretty girls.
ge- A lost cow was lately advertised
blythe following notice which was posted
on trees and fences near the owners
dwelling: "strayed or stolen-A largo
Red Kow, with Yaller Specks on her left
side, and pairof white specks on her
right ear. She is about seven or eight
years old and belongs TO poor widow
with short tail. Ten dollars will be paid
anybody who will turn her to Newark.
Gune II, lsOo89.
IT, The following is a certificate given
by Troy lawyer to an applicant for adj
mission to the bar: ~ hereby certify
that the bearer, --, was student
in my office for ten months; that during
the whole of that time his character for
piety, chastity, and honesty was above
reproach; and his example was such
that from my daily contact with him I
have now become piorls and consistenE
member of the church, and a useful
member Of society"
aa-Two ladies in Charleston. who are
happy in being able to say that tsey are
Young, attractive and eligibly connected,
advertise that they are desirous Of cor.
responding with some young gentlemen
of good family, with q view to matrimo.
n.y. Considering the state of the weather,
these yonng ladies aye doing 9 very rasb
81 ,-;..-,..:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-08-08
Col. Shorter of Alabama. an ey

Col. Shorter OF Alabama. an eX-
confederate congressman and. soldier,
spoke as follows ..s
IF any one had told me zen years
ago, when. I was in the Confederate
Congress, standing there as a repre-,
sentative Of a secession district in
Alabama, that in 1872 Id be here, at.
the home of Horace Greeley, advoca-
ting his election to the Presidency, |
would have said he was madman.
A war has swept over the country.
Slavery has been abolished. and Hor-
ace Greeley did more than anybody
else to accomplish that result. L
owned slaves. lost the accumula-
tions.of my lifetime by their emanci-1
patton, but, so help me- God y would
lose my right arm before I would
raise a voice or cast q vote for re-es-i
tablishing them as slaves. There is
heat enough yet in the dead ashes of
my country to bring forth the phagix
Of its restoration if Horace Greeley
is made President. I served in the
rebel army and for four years tiled to
get my State out Of the Union, and
for FIVE years after the war ended we
tried to get back. Gen. Grant had
visited the South and said that the
people there needed only to know
the people of the North to harmonic
with them, and that they were viii
ing and anxious to return. But be
himself refused to receive us. He
said peace, but there was no peace.
Peace was on his lips, but war wasin
shisshsart, But, this old leader: whom
we 81 srssv siiing. here's at his 6uMhtH M &
home, against whom we have Warred
all our lives, he promises peace, and
he will give it to US. He makes no
sacrifice of his principles, and we ask
none. l should despise Mr.. Greeley
if he abandoned his principles for the
sake of even the highest Office. But
this is no new position he has taken.
On the morning after Lee surrender
ed, and the war was over. he demand
ed peace for the conquered South.
We mean now that he shall have a
chance to secure it. When the storm
has lashed the ocean in its Jury, and
the waves have lashed the heavens
in their tumult, for days after the
storm is oyer and the clouds are Sc
rene, the waves still roll and tumble
and the ocean still murmurs in the
last subsidence of its rage. So the
angry passions of a people, after four
years Of strife, require time to return
to their normal condition of peace
and harmony. But is not five years
long enough? The angel Of peace is
at last spreading it's wings over I'LL
this land, and the brothers who fought
so long ago are at last clasping hands
across the bloody chasm for the sal
walton of the country and the libel
ties of the people.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-08-08
1t Never Pays.

1t Never Pays.
1t never pays to fret and scold,
When fortune seems our foe;
The better bred will push ahead
And strike the heavier blow.
For luck is work,
And those who shirk
Should not lament their doom;
But yield the play,
And clear away,
That bcttor men have room.
1t never pays to wreck the health
In drudging after gain;
And he is sold who thinks that gold
Is cheapest bought with pain.
A humble lot,
A cosey cot,
Have tempted even kings;
For station high,
That wealth will buy,
Not oft contentment brings.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-08-08
AUGUSTA HOTEL,
AUGUSTA, GA.

AUGUSTA, GA.
i HIS popular and well-known Hotel
is now fully open for the reception of
visitors, having recently been thorough
ly renovated, newly painted, and put in
the most complete order. We are deter
mined to make ours a first-class Hotel,
not to be surpassed North or South.
. We respectfully solicit the patronage
of our Edgefeld friends and the public
generally.
Feb IA tt
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-08-08
GEORGIA COTToN PRESS.

HE ABOVE PRESS has been in
nse the past three years, and is well and
favorably known to the planter.
Price complete. $4,000.
Also. GIN GEAR, all Sizes s, Q, lOand
There is no betterRunning Gear in the
MAJ PENDLEToN & B0ARDMAN,
Iron Foundry.
u. Augusta. Georgia
JnlyA @
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Doors, Sashes, Blinds, &c.
P. P. T O ALE,
Manufacturer and Dealer,

no. 20 Enyne st. md HorlJecEs Whn'f,
CHARLESTON. s. G.
xs~This is the !arge,: and most COM
plctc Factory OF the kind in the Sontn-
ern States, and all articles in this line
can be furnished by Mr.. P. P. ToALE at
prices which defy competition
a~A pamnhlet with full and detailed
list of ri sizes of Doors, Sashes and
Blinds. and the prices OF each. Will be
sent free and posi- paid, on application to
y. r.. TGAEE,
CHARLESTON, s. C.
Julya6 ly 81