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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-11-29

Thanksgiving Day in London, celebrated by
wandering sons of the American Republic,
gave the British Premier an opportunity to
say some warm and friendly words. Mr..
Gladstone's definition and elucidatiOn of inter-
national friendship is not so interesting to us
as his frequent and well-chosen express
sions of his desire that the friendship
which exists between Great Britain and
the United States shall be abiding.
TO be sure, this is nothing new from Mr..
Gladstone; fortunately, it is not an English
novelty in any sense of the word; but, then,
it is always pleasant to be reminded that our
international ties are not only strong but
natural. And when this is done in such flow
ing phrase as that of the Premier, the salts
faction is much enhanced.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-11-29

We have received from several persons con-
nected with the Street-0pening Bureau as
clerks or commissioners remOnstrances against
being held responsible for the abuses which we
have exposed. We attribute most of the
wrong to the general faults of the system, and
our aim has been, not to injure clerk or COM
missioner personally, but to expose, for the
benefit of the taxpayers, the corruption of the
Department. Correct the system, and the
guilty individuals who helped destroy its
value will fall quickly enough. But are the
clerks and commissioners who lend their names
to what has been proved swindle
wholly guiltessf We have heard of two COM
missiOners who say they never saw penny
of the fees collected in their names; but we
could not sympathize either in their loss or
indignation. If they are so Indifferent 10 their
own honor as to permit such misuse of their
names they cannot expect other than reproof
A prominent Judge lately appointing a COM
mission of this sort sent for the citizens whom
he had selected and charged them that they
had his personal honor as well as their own
in keeping, to be preserved only by the faith
full discharge Of their duties. When all
judges and public officials recognize that they
trust their regulations to their appointees and
subOrdinates, we shall have honest administra-
ton. and perfect government is not possible
until this responsibility is fully recognized.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-11-29

The announcement, though not positively
made, that Judge Brady is to hold long
session of the next Oyer and Terminer Court,
with the design of clearing the calendar of
criminal cases and the TOmbs of its score or
two of murderers, viii be welcome news, not
only to the public, who are eagerly looking
ior some evidence that they are TO have pro-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-06
DEFERRED ARTICLES.
DeGd-Heads.

The following from the pen Of VIM. I. Tins
ley, of the Lyons (N. " Republican, viii
be appreciated by newspaper editors who
have been victims Of the nuisance Of which the
writer complains:
It's common for"certain classes Of people
to look upon newspaper editors as dead
heads par excellence. But the truth is, there
is no class Of people SO remOraelessly and con-
tinuously flched from and imposed upon by
dead-headsm in myriad shapes, as these very
newspaper editors themselves. We will give
an instance or two, by way aaOf illustration
There is the man who has patented a Dew
sort Of thingumbob for regulating" the heat
ing Of stoves. lie comes to Us with specimen
of his thingumbob, and tells US it is the great
est blessing ever invented it will save lots OF
money fer poor people; only let it get into
general u.s, and the community will rise up
and call him blessed. He wants US to publish
bis invention through our columns for nothing
he posters us with it, till we are strongly tempt
ed 70 rise up and call him the reverse af bless
ed and show him the deor However, We don't
we arc too good-natursd and too OveEvhelm-
ingly polite. We don't even tell him he is a
dead. head
There are the associations that get up
schemes for benevolent purposes. OF course
the editor must do their advertising for moth
ing it won't cost him anything" to give
them free notice Perhaps he oJliges them,
and perhaps he shows them his advertising
rates. Some of them, no doubtarc very excel
lent people, and really believe themselves in
the right. Whatever else they are, however,
they arc dead,heads.
There are the temperance societies and mis-
sionary associations and moral reform agencies
and associations for the furnishing of the Hot
ten.ots with flannel drawers and cod-liver oil
" Can you ask us to pay you for advertising 2
Can you refuse to put in our notices Of meet
ings. and SO on, and haze the hardihood to asl
Us for money when the poor Hottentots art
perishing with cold ?" Certainly not dear dead
heads. Fetch on your notices, We will prin
them providing they are not too long; bat re-
member you are dead-beads.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-06
Hurrying Them Up.

AScOttish widow in the time Of King George,
was one day in Spring seen by the clerk Of her
parish crossing the church-yard with a water
ing pot and bundle.
"Ab, Mistress Mactavisb," said the clerk,
whats yer business, wi sic Ike gear as that
yere carryin' ?"
"Ab, well. Mr Macschlan," said the widow,
a. I'm just goin' to my gudemans grave. Two
got some hay-seeds in my bundle, tho which
I'm soin' to SOW upon it; and the water in tho
can is just to gle EN- spring like"
The seeds Wilma want the watcrin," re-
joined the clerk, they'll spring finely o them
selves"
THAT may well be, rejoincd the widow,
"but ye dinDa ken my gudeman, as he lay a
deeing, just got me to make promise that Ia
never marry again till the grass had grown
aboon bis grave. And, as I've had good offer
made me but yestrecn, ye see dinna like TO
break my promise, or to bo kept lone widow,
as ye sea me-"
The minister's ide-do-csnp looked on the
widow indeed with mirthful expression.
Water him weel, widow" said the clerk /;
" MactaVish aye was drOuthy mon !"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-06

A VALUABLE AUToGRAPH.-0ne Of the As
tor family has lately presented a very valuable
autograph letter, which cost seven hundred
dollars, relating to the discovery of America,
to the Astor library. In this connection we
may mention that the Librarian OF the Royal
Library at'Brussels has recently discovered
Ms, in twelve chapters, containing the orisi-
nal autograph account of thediscoYery OF Aus
tralia, by Manuel GodirhO, Portuguese, who
touched there in 1901, and whose priority to
the Dutch sailors leader, Van Dieman, who
arrived three or four years later is, it is believed
thus established.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-06

Two clergymen entering into conversation,
one lamented the little power his preaching
and admonition had toward reclairning his
psrisbioDers from their vices; to which the
ether replied that be had been more lucky, for
he had made many Of them proselytes to ths
three capital virtues, namely, faith, hope, and
repentance.
"Ab," said the other, "you have been vsry
fortunate, indeed. But, pray. by what means
did you bring them to 50 happy conversion ?
"Why, by borrowing their money: for, had
they not faith in me that should repay them
they would not have lent il: after | lad been
indebted to them for some time, they hoped
would return it but now they know l cannot
pay them, they heartily repent ever having
lent It to me-"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-06
VARIETY.
Lincoln's Step-mother.

In the forthcoming life of Abraham Lincoln
BY Ward H. Lamon, from the press Of J. r.
Osgood e. Co., is this interesting passage con-
cerning his stOp-mOthcr, who always called him
"Abe."
Mrs. Lincoln was never able to speak Of
Abes conduct to her without tears. In her
interview with Mr. Herndon when the sands
Of her life had nearly run out, she spoke with
deep emotion of her own son, but said she
thought that Abe was kinder better, truer than
the other. Even the mothers instinct was lost
as she looked back over those long years Of
poverty and privation in the Indiana cabin,
when Abe's grateful love softened the rigors Of
her lot, and his great heart and giant frame
were always at her command. ABE was a
poor boy" says she, "and / can say what
scarcely one woman--a mother--can say in q
thousand, Abe never gave me cross word or
look, and never refused, in fact or appearance
to do anything requested him. ] never gave
him cross word in all my life. His mind and
mine-wbat little had-seemed to run togeth-
er. He was here after he was elected Presi
dent" at this polnt the aged speaker turned
away to weep, and then wipiug her eyes with
her apron, went On with the story "Ho was
dutiful to me always.
think he loved me truly. had son
John who was raised with Abe. Both were
good boys: but must say. both now being
dead, that Abe was the best boy I ever saw,
or expected 70 sec wish had died when
my husband died. did not want Abe 70 run
fox President: did not want him elected was
afraid semehow-felti it in my heart: and when
he came down 10 see ne. after be was elected
President. still felt that something told me
that something would befall Abe, and that
should sec him no more"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-06
+ CU RTFSTOWN JEFFERSON COUNTY, w VA, SATURDAY, Az
Wbat Washing,on knew about tanning wa.

What Washington knew about farming was
worth knowing. In 1881 be hsd FIVE hundred
and eighty acres in grass, sowed six hundred
bushels of oats, seven hundred scres of wheat
and as much more in corn, barley, potatoes,
beans. peas, &C." and one hundred and fifty
with turnips His stock consisted ofone hun
dred and forty horses one hundred and twelve
cows, two hundred and thirty-six working oxen
heifers and steers, and five hundred sheep
He constantly employed two hundred and fifty
hands, and kept twenty-four ploughs gong
during the whole year, when the earth and the
state of the weather would permit In 17SO
he slaughtered one hundred and fifty hogs Tor
the use of his own family, and provisions tor
his negroes.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-06
POLITICAL.
From Appleton's Journal.
PERISHED.

TT was only the same sad tale,
! In words that were broken and low;
Whispered, between a sob and a wall,
By a woman, in pitiful woe.
She lived; she had loved and lost;
Ii was all in few years span;
All little they knew at what bitter cost,
For her idol had proved but man.
She had once been a happy bride,
And he seemed to worship her then
Time passed-in coldness he turned aside,
So twas ever the way with men.
Then gazed on her pale, worn face,
And looked in her deep, sad eyes,
Where pain and passion had left trace,
Telling more than her bitter sighs.
A corpse, in its shroud and pail;
Her youth, with its faith and trust;
Dlighted, withered, persisted; and all
Turning to ashes and dust.
"Dead-deadr' - was her plaintive moan
Heap the heavy, cold sods above
A coffin that holds, not n man alone,
But woman's dead dream oflove.
ELLA B. WAsHrsGro'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-06

A THRILLING SITUATIoS.-Au employee at
the Hazardvile Powder Works, upon going IN
to q s.orehouse where one. hundred open bar
rels Of powder were waiting to be headed. put
a Pipe he was smoking in his pocket aa no
smoking is allowed on the premises. He sat
down on the edge Of one of the barrels few
minutes when he was called out to see visitor.
Arriving outside.the door he discovered that
his coat was on fire, the pipe not having been
extinguished moment more and the whole
establishment would have beon blown into
atoms.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-06

PoRK PAcKING.-A full and detailed report
of pork packing in the West was published in
Gin, Goth. The total number of hogs pack
ed was four millions, eight hundred and sixty
eight thousand four hundred and forfy-eight,
against three millions, six hundred and ninety
five thousand, two hundred and ffty-One last
year. Average weight Of hogs, two hundred
and tweniy-seven and fve-eishths. Yield of all
kinds of lard per hogs tlirty-nine and quar-
ter pounds. Increase in crops thirty aud four
nintbs per cent. Increase in lard tweniy-eight
and an eighth per cent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-06
PorAro PouLrrcE.-It is not generally

POTATo PouLTrcE.-It is not generally
known how much plsasaa:cr aud moro agree
able as well as eficacious, is pouliice made
Of potatoes than one made Of bread. It keeps
longer, can be reheated several times, and does
no. wet The clothing. Peel, boil and mash the
the potatoes; inclosc in muslin bag, apply
to the affected part. To boil them in hot wa
ter has very soothing effect, and enhances
their virtue. A poultice made Of boiled beans
is by some thought to be better than potatoes /;
but both are worthy Of trial,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-06
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
The Farr PRrss is published weekly at Tro
TERMS

r8-The FREE Pass is published weekly at Tiro
DoUars and FIFTY Cents per oHaWm en- adraHee.
rTTHREE DOLLARS if not paid in advance.
-sg- Oas Dollar and Fifty CsHts for sir months
-E-The terms Of advertising are, for square,
ZONE inch) or less, One Do,'ar and Fgty Cents for
,b-ee ipsertions-Iarger ones in the same proper
tion Each continuance Fgty Ceni'.
rN-No advertiseueat to be considered by the
month or year unless specified on the Manuscript,
sr previously ayreed upon between the parties.
re-An advertisement not marked on the copy
oraspecifed number orinsertions win be continued
untHordered out, and payment exacted accordingly.
ES-REaclAR ADvEarsExENrs.-Io avoid any
Misunderstanding on the part Of the Annual Adver-
tisers els proper 70 state distinctly that their pri-
vu,-e only extends 20 their immediate business
Real Estate Legal and an other advertisements sent
tv ,hsm 60 be an additional charge, and no varia-
tion.
Va Obituary Notices Of more than fvelines VIII
bcchargedtor.
JOB WORK--Posters, sale Bills, Circulars
Cards, &C., executed promptly, neatly, and al iaiF
prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-06

A storekeepeT q. Quincy, H., possessng a
pup that babitually upset the paist cans in tho
rear end Of the store, rubbed the j. 3 uoze in
the spilled paint as reminder that he p.u.t
no. do so again. Last week he spilled the
paint and observing that his master was en-
gagged in waiting on customer the docilc pup
rubbed bis own nose in the mixture aud raa
how!ing out the back way
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-06

It may be interesting to those who float food
in vinegar to know that prominent analyst
has declared that one hnlf Of the vinegar in
use is made Of chemicals so poisonous as to
gradually undermine the health Of the consul
mer. Sulphuric acid and sugar Of lead make
a nice sour, and they are largely used in vine
oar making
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-06
A Murderer Hangs Himself.

We learn from the Lexington lKy) ObserU-
er and Reporter, March 2Sd, that Leonard
Slough, the Richmond wife murderer, com
mitted suicide last Monday morning by hang
ing with two handkerchiefs and towel, tied
together to the top bar of the iron door lead
irg from the dungeon to the cell. lie had
made two previous attempts to take his lifs-
the first time by hanging himself with rope,
which failed to sustain his weight ; the second
time by cutting down upon an artery with a
fragment of pair of spectaclos, which he had
sharpened upon the stones of his cell. lie
left letters saying that the woman whom he
had killed had done him irreparable wrong
and deserved the fate she had suffered at his
hands. lie took his own life, he said, because
he dreaded TO disgrace his children by suffer
ing the ignominy Of public execution.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-06

The Superintendent of the Census estimates
the loss Of population by the late war as fol-
lows: Direct loss from wounds and disease
5OO.O 900; additional Confederate loss, $50 900 !;
indirect loss by the withdrawal Of 100000
men from domestic life, and the consequent
dininution of birth, 1,2S5, 900; loss by check
given to immigration, S54, 600; retardation Of
increase in the cOlored population, $4,000 /;
total Z. 900 900.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-06

4 PENNSYLVANIA editor, in acknowledging
the gift Of peck Of potatoes, says: =" 1t ia
kiodnesses Ike these that brings tears TO Our
eyes. One peck Of potatoes makes the whole
world our kin. We have trus,el in Providence
and this Is our reward We would ike littlo
kindiinS wood and some good tuFnips, bu.
that would be asking too much 50 we will try
to DO without them"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-06

A SAD CAsE-In the Albany Police Court
the other day, young man appeared to test
tify against his mother. He explained that
ho had younger brother at home sick unto
death, and the conduct of the mother who was
on a spree, was so outrageous that father and
son both asked that she might be locked up
The young man could not restrain bis tears
while on the stand The husband then took
the stand, when she fell dewn, and clasping
his knees, besought him for tho love Of God,
for the sake Of her infant babe, and for all the
ties that bound them together, not to send her
to Jail. The husband, though deeply affected,
was inexorabe, saying that his boys last hours
should be spent in peace.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-06

Naomi the daughter of Enoeh was FIVE hun
drsd and eighty years old when she was mar
RED There's hope FOX some ofyou other Ia
dies, after AL
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-06
BOARDERS.

7 WISH to accommodate BOarders either with
| or without rooms. front room can be fur
nished. if preferred. wish also to take in ny
family young ladies who wish to 60 TO school.
MRS. EDWIN BOWEN,
Main Street.
Charles.Own, JEFF. Co., W. Va.
Jan. %, 1872.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-06

CHESAPEAKE AND ONO CAYAL.-The Will
Transport Md PilOtsays: Co.,,
During the past week the Cumberland
Valley Railroad Company has had profession
al diver examining the foundations Of the
piers of the bridge now in course Of erection
across the Potomac at Powell's Bend two miles
below this place. These piers are being built
upon wooden crib, resting upon the bed Of the
river and it was to ascertain the exact strength
and condition Of the wooden foundations that
the services of the diver were employed
His report has not been made public but lac
cording to the Pilot the work is considered by
some competent persons unsafe
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-06
TRIUMPHANT.

II Gold and SILVER Medals
VXTERE awarded to CHAS. NJ STIEFF, for
w the best PIANOS over II different Makers
of New York, Baltimore and Boston Manufac-
turers.
OFFICE AND NEW WAREROOMS,
No. Q n Liberty ST., Baltimore, Maryland.
The Stief7s Pianos contain all the latest inn
provements to be found in first class Piano, with
additional improvements of his own invention not
to be found in other instruments. The tone, touch
and finish of their instruments cannot be excelled
by any manufactured.
A large assortment of Second Hand Pianos al
ways on hand, from SIS to $500.
Parlor and Church Organs, some 20 different
styles on hand from $50 and upwards.
Send for an Illustrative catalogue, containing
names of over 900 Southerners 800 of which
are Yirginians,) who have bought the Sdef Piano
since the close Of the war.
August %, 1871.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-06

VA Orders for all kinds of Merchandise, Salt,
Fish, Plaster, Guano, and the various Fertilizers
and Farming Implements, promptly filed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-06

The following from the pen Of VIM. I. Tins
ley, of the Lyons (N. " Republican, will
be appreciated by newspaper editors who
have been victims Of the nuisance Of which the
-.-:..- 80, rlnirc.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-06

Jan. 2O,lsI2.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-06-20
= Wesleyan FomuIe College.
TUE ALUMNI REUNION, LAST EVEN

TIE ALUMNI REUNION, LAST EVENING.
The annual reunion Of the AlumnR Association
of Wesleyan Female College took place last eve.
ming. The programme in full was as follows
Prayer.
Anthem-IIow Beautiful are Thy Dwellings En-
erSon-Alumne Association.
Secretary's RepOrt-Annie M. Galliner, Phiiadel
pha.
Quartette-I -Instrumental) Rosemary Waltzes-
kius.
Essay-Personsl Powerfully Bishop, stras
bug, Pa.
Plano solo-Galop de Bravura,-Schulon.-
Elliot, LswisburR, Pa
Memolr--Mrs. Emma Scott tMitchell,-Sallie Hum
phrlss Kenney, Centre square, Pa.
uett-tlnstrumental) Aurora Watzes-LabIt
sky.-Misses Elliot and McNriRh
Address-Rev, Henry w Warren Philadelphia.
Hyuih-Father Supreme, - Elchberg - Alumna
AssOcia ion.
Bene fiction.
There was large audience present, who list
ened with great interest and pleasure to the va
rious exercises, The address Of Rev. Mr. War
rem was received with much qualification, an,
received warm praise from all those who hear
it,
This evening the commencement exercises O
the College will take place,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-06-20
Our Private schosls.
TAYLOR & JAcKsos's ACADEMY.


The annual catalogue of Taylor q Jackson's
Academy, one Of the well-established and highly
successful institutions OF private instruction in
our city, has just been issued, in a creditable
style OF Typography and general arrangement
The list of students numbers 209, divided
among the various classes OF advancement sew
en- being in their fourth year. While large
number are from this State, and those immedi-
Rtely adjoining, we notice namts on the cata-
logue from New York Indiana, Illinois, Florida,
aud Virginia, showing that our educational in
stitutons are widely known aud appreciated
The classification of studies ID intended to
cover four years. and the arrangement the
Principal states, has been made with great care,
after much experience, and a close study OF the
education demanded by the times. The error OF
compelling students to pursue branches in which
they feel no special interest has been guarded
against, on the one hand while the same degree
Of care has been given to the arrangement OF
such liberal courses ~ will combine tho strictesl
mental discipline with rapid advancement, and
lay broad foundation for education for proteH-
sional or active life. There are also Prepare
tory Department and a Commercial Course.
The instructors in this Academy, fOi 1872
| and 1873, are Milton jackson, NJ. S., (Unl
versity of Michigan.) Principal JOSEPH
A. Bond. Teacher Of Penmanship, &c. Rober
ChAlfant, A. NJ. Ancient Language Emma
worrell, Assistant Principal, in charge OF Girls
Department Edith Newlin, Assistant in Englisl
Branches Ella S Meredith, A. b., Drawing ant
French II. L. Schmuherr, German La guagt
and Literature William Gordon, Chas. A. Mar
shall, Joseph T. Sullivan, Assistants.
Four Literary Societies have been organize,
and maintained by the students--the Irving,
and the ." Amaranthine being those named il
/ the Circular.
The next term OF the Academy will eommenc,
on the 2nd Of 9th month, (September)
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-06-20
L. :. Court..
sENrENcE or MAnaAnnr InwIN

SENTENCE OF MAhdAREr IRWIN
The L. s. District Court sat this morning,
Judge Bradford on the bench. The motion for
arrest OF judgment in the case OF Jane Irwin,
was refused. and the Court sentenced her to a
fine Of $1,000 and imprisonment Of one year.
(1his is the lightest penalty named by the law.
There was no other business and the Court
adjourned finally.
The petit jury which tried Jane Irwin recon-
mended her to the mercy OF the Court. and the
Grand Jury signed paper TO the same effect,
and also an application fOrher pardon She har
already been in jail for some time.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-06-20
Situations aud 8tIp SgauttG.

Advertisements OF three lines are inserted under
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