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

MEssRs. EDIroRs: Since | came before the
country for Office good many people have in
quired my position on the questions of this can
vass. With the understanding that l speak for
none except myself cheerfully put my views on
the record.
l. go for a Convention, and shall abide its &C
ton. If one is not held, believe we viii be the
worst beat set of men that for ofiice-for,
if two Conservatives run for the same office, the
Radicals will put up their man at the last moment
and vote solid.
2. As a lawyer, don't like some things in the
proposed Constitution, and as a citizen don't app
prove Of others, but taking itas whole, and COM
pairing il with the present one, shall vote for il
without hesitation.
3. Shall the lth Section of Article be changed
to read "any ,rhie citizen and none other may be
appointed or elected to Office ?" ], for one, vote
aye.
Thtse views not only avow but am ready to
maintain on the hustings wherever and whenever
called on. J. VI. MASON.
Nav II 1872
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
County Conventions.

To-day the Conservatives AMI Democrats Of
the County purpose 20 holl Township meet
ings for the appoiutmc1; Of delegates to a
County Convention to be held in Charlcstown
on Saturday next. 25,h instant. The objects
Of said Convention. as set forth in the call Of
the Chairman Of Tue County Executive Com
mittcc, are, to appoint delegates 90 the State
Convention 90 assemble at Pa55orsburg on the
3Oth instant for tie nomination Of candidates
for Governor, Supreme Cgur, Judges, Auditor.
Treasurer, Attorney General, State Superin-
tendent Of Schools, and to appoint an Electoral
ticket, also delegates 70 the National CJnvea-
ton which meets in Baltimore on the 9th Of
July. It's expected also to appoint delegates
to attend Senatorial District Convention for
the purpose Of nominating candidates FOR Soua-
torial Lon5rs. This is abou, as much as the
Convention on Saturday next wil, be expected
TO, or ought, accomplish.
We hope the County Convention for the
purpose Of nominating suitable persons for the
County Offices will be deferred for at least six
weeks or two months vet. It win give time
Tor thorough survey Of the field and more
general expression Of the wishes Of the people
and knowledge Of the material at command for
the respective offices. Ey that time there viii
be developments that will facilitate Couyer-
ton in its work. Don't be in too great Lur-
~ about making nominations. Better decide
first whether a Convention is preferable TO pri-
mary elections OF such other mode as may be
suggested As the Spi1t says. there arc &C. o-
teutial considerations for and against coun-
ty nominating convention. That there is d.
vors.ty, and we may say coutrar.ety Of opinion
on the subject, there can be no doubt after
perusal Of the SPIRIT In one article 10 says
the friends Of a County Convention greatly
predominant and that it would nee, with
approval generally" in another, whilst {; IS
Of opinion that primary elections are "lable 60
serious objections, says, speaking Of a couveu-
ton, {. "ispr.lab'y the b,st, or -or,l Dc. If
the members Of the party you'll turn cut gen
orally, and participate Otherwise a few ao-
tive politicians trade and barter away al tic
Offices IN the gin Of the people. y meeting is
called, and ten tovEs-pcop,o attend one is
made president, three yice-p'csijcnts. and enc
secretary. and these five officials appoint five
aymea present to ,ho County C2aycutiaa 70
represent tie whole precinct, And these Eve
.- g. - ID .- e. ar. Oh. ..... 49,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
Auditors Report.

We are indebted to Maj. Z. A. Bennett,
State Auditor, or his report Of the financial
condition oftheSta:c, for fiscal year ending first
Of September. 1871 Maj. BIS. report contains
many wise suggestions locking to reforms in
the valuation Of property aud tho assessment
Of taxes, which if adopted. would tend to in
crease the finances Of the State and at the same
time lessen the burthen of taxation by uniform
values. We CLEAN from the report also the
following items in regard to the wealth and
condition Of Berkeley and Jefferson counties,
which viii prove interesting to many Of our
readers
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
STRA YER&CO
cIInrDcr,s Enrr.N

4 SIX the thoughtful attention Of Clergyman,
"A Lawyers, Physicians, Teachers, Sabbath
School Superintendents, Students. Heads Of Fam
lilies, Retail Dealers and all other intelligent.
reading people to the following:
What is the Grst necessity Of the man Of literary
taste? Answer-Good Book Shelves and Cases.
What does he next want? Answer-Good Books
to put in them.
What then? Answer-A Students Bronze
Lamp, for the hours Of night are the Studeh t.
golden hours.
What follows the Lamp? Answcr-An elegant
Writing Desk, with lnkstand, Pens, Ink and Pa
per- for the intelligent Reader, isalwaysa Writer.
What lacketh he yet? Scientific Apparatus,
for oftimes in order to prove the theory or UNDER
stand il, experiments must be made BY the student
Also, accurate Maps without which many books
are not only unin,erestng bat unintclligble.
Is he now fully supplied? No. Busu Of emf
nent men and groups Of Statuary should occupy
convenient inches; an Organ should stand in TIC
corner, 50 that when the wife, sister daughter,
who delights in them more than in books, drop In
for a minute, they will not think the Study such
Dcn-wil leave with better opinion Of il land
IL occupant and will cheer IL oftener with their
bright presence. is there yet any deficiency p
Yes-one of Perce's Globes should be At hand for
the Children's benefit. Children, you know, ,hink
the Earth Is fat, and the only means BY which 10
correct this wrong thinking and set them 10 right
thinking il 70 get PIERCE GLOBE, and show
them how il IL.
Nothing more Is absolutely needed? Nothing,
except two or three OF the best Periodieais, which
relieve the mind when wrought up 10 intense pitch
in effort TO grasp the great thoughts Of great
minds. After the mind has grown weary climb
ing the Alps Of PhilosOpbic speculation, grOping
in the dark caverns Of Archaeology for Truths, or
trying 10 follow the thread Of argument through
the winding intricate labyrinths Of Metaphysics,
nothing IL so grateful to IL az ramble amid the
flowers Of the yerdant, blooming meadow Of light
literature.
Where may the above be obtained cheapest?-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18

BRONcHIrIs.-This is an irritation or inflammation
Of the bronchial tubes, which carry the air We
breathe into the lungs. Itarses from cold set
tied in the throat from Catarrh extending to these
parts, from scrofulous affections, and from severe
use Of the voice. The irritation from this latter
cause commences in the lorynr and g'onis, which
are the organs Of the voice, and extending down
wards, produces -hoarscness, coughing and spit
ting mucous matter, sometimes mixed with blood.
II is chiefly dangerous from its tendency to spread
into the lungs and terminate in consumption. 1t
is in the of and obstinate cases of this
disease that DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov
cry has achieved unparalleled success and won the
loudest praise from all who havo used it. 1t is
sold by all respectable druggists.
TIE HARVEST OF THE ITEAD.-When the comb
acts as q rake, bringing away a roll of parted f.
bers every time it passes through the hair, bald
ness would soon be inevitable But even in this
case, forlorn il may. seem, the mischief can be
arrested, the loss repaired. Lyons Katharion,
aided by brisk application Of the brush to pro-
mote the ABSORPTION Of the fluid by the scalp, will
stop the thinning-out process in forty-eight hours
The roots from which the dead flaments were shed
will soon be re-endowed with vitality, end new
growth will speedily spring up on the denuded
places. This work Of reproduction will 60 on un-
til the damage is completely repaired, and the
luxuriant crop Of hair thus produced will never
withcr fall out long as the ytalizng applica-
ton is regularly continued.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18

DEATH or \ VENERABLE LADY-Mrs. SA-
RAN HAINEs, aged 90 years, died a; the resi-
denco of her son, Mr.. Washington Haines
near Hamilton, on Thursday the 25th Ol
April.
DEATH OF AN AGED CITIzEY.-Mr. JAMES
GARRISON, higly esteemed and kind-heart-
cd man, died at his residence in Loesburg,
yesterday morning, in the s1st year of his age.
Ho was foT many years member of the
Masonic fraternity. -Lees5Hrg IFdshingionidn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
GEO. II. TURNER, Secretary.
SUIT IN THE SUrearoR CoURr-The coun.

SUIT IN THE SUPERIOR CoURT.-The coun-
sci for the Rev. L. d. Huston. Samuel Snow
den, Esq, yesterday filed declaration
in the clerks Office of the Superior
Court in the suit brought by the Rev. Mr..
Huston against c. c. & A. X. Fulton, for pub
fishing an alleged libel against tho plaintiff in
February last, charging him with seduction
and grossly immoral conduct The damages
are laid ut 100000. The trial will not, Of
course, take place until long after tho conclu.
sion Of the church investigation of the matter,
which is about to communicable. Sun, 18Th.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
WANTED!

rEIHE Farmers 10 know that during Harvest and
other seasons, will look after all Machinery
repaired By me.
The Farmers 10 know that am doing General
Line of BLACkSMlTHlNG, on satisfactory terms.
Wanted, in exchange for work, Ton of Old
Wrouglt Iron-old Tyre preferred.
Also Bacon ann Flour.
Wanted q and inch Plank-good quality.
Wanted, a good Wagon Maker-a single man
preferred.
Nza. Farmers -ili safe time, trouble and e.
pcnsr by consulting Regular Machinist before
they have valuable machines repaired
va Shop on corner Of Congress and Lawrence
streets, Told stand of Hiram O'Banunn.)
J. HENRY NOLAND,
Nav Is. ls72-f, Nachincs,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
J. G. CockRELL, Secretary.

Alta meeting Of the Board Of Directors Of the
Shenandoah Navigation Company, the Board
proceeded to organize by electing Logan Os-
burn, Esq. President and c. II. Turner, Sec
rotary and Treasurer
A Committee consisting Of Messrs Edward
TeaTney, j. G.. Cockrell and \. Conrad was
appointed to examine the River from the Clark
line to its mouth, and report to the Boa!d at
its next meeting on the 18th of May, at which
time there will be a general meeting Of the
Stockholders in this place.
L. OSBURN, PRESIDENT
Grn IL Tn KIM Snl,oIrr.,,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
Shenandoah Navigation Company
CHARLrsTowS, MAY Il, 1872.

CHARLFsTowN. MAY II, 1872.
At meeting of the Stockholders of the
Shenandoah Navigation Company, d. B. Lu-
cas-, Esq, was called to the Chair, and J. G.
Cockrell Esq, was appointed Secretary. 1t
being ascertained the amount Of stock requir-
ed by the Charter Of the Company had been
subscribed, the meeting proceeded to elect sew
en- Directors, wherupOn. Messrs. Logan o.
burn. Edward Tearney, n. Rowe, J. c. Cock
rell, Geo. Ii. Turner, Nathaniel Conrad and
G. W. Echelberger were declared elected.
a Committee consisting of Messrs. w. II.
Travers, d. b. Lucas and logan Oshurn was
appointed to prepare bylaws for the Company
There being no other business before the
meeting, on motion it adjourned
d. B. LUCAS, President
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18

The new Constitution is taking like wild
FIRE. We venture the prediction that it will
be ratified BY majority FIVE times as great as
that which called the convention. The Home
stead clause, the forbidding of test oaths, the
proclaiming OF amnesty, the enfranchisement
Of the people, abolition Of the Township sys-
ten, the letting of the public printing to the
lowest bidder, and organization Of the comfy
court pleases the people .-Aoorefeld Adrerti-
ssr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
Look out for Him.

A rape was committed on little girl near
Front Royal, Warren County, on Sunday last,
under circumstances reported as most aggra-
waiting. Tho following is the description of
the lieHd who committed the outrage:
David Dellanter, 3 feet : inches high,
light hair, freckled face, loud-spoken, quick in
motion, grey eyes, rather stout about II years
Of age. Supposed to have had on a blue
shirt; had bundle-probably black satchel.
Three men left with him, and are probably
travelling with him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
PUREsSENIA et gPTsFsA

Nearly oil diseases originate from Indigestion
and Torpidity Of the Liver. and relief Is always
anxiously sought after. II the Liver Is Regulated
in its action health is almost invariably cured.
Want of action in the Liver causes Headache,
Constipation, Jaundice, Pain 10 the Shoulders.
Cough, Chlls, Dizziness, Sour Stomach, bad taste
in the mouth, bilious attacks, palpitlton Of the
heart, depression of spirits, or the blues. and 4
hundred other symptoms for which SIMMONS
LIVER REGULATOR is the best remedy thathas
been discovered. II acts mildly, eifgc,ually,
and being simple vegetable compound, can do no
injury in any quantities tia. il may be taken.
Ii is harmless in every way it has been used for
30 years, and hundreds Of the good and great from
all parts of the country will vouch for It's being
the purest and best
The Symptoms Of Liver Complaint nre uneasi-
ness and pain in the side. Sometimes the pain Is
in the shoulder, and is mistaken for rheumatism
The stomach is affected with loss Of appetite and
sickness, bowels in general costive, sometimes al
ternating with lax. The head is troubled with
pain and dull heavy sensation, considerable loss
of memory, accompanied with painful sensation Of
having left undone something which ought 10 have
been done. Often complaining of weakness, de-
bility, and low spirits. Sometimes many OF the
above symptoms attend the disease, and Mt other
times very few of them; but the Liver is generally
the organ ost involved.
Price Sl.O0 per package; sent by mail, postage
paid, Sl.25; prepared ready for use, in bottles,
Sl.50 Manufactured only by
j. II. ZEILIN & CO..
Macon, Ga, and PHILADELPHIA.
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
Nav IS, lS72-lv
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
Arctic Soda Water.

WE have just opened our Soda Fountain for
w the Season, and will keep on hand great
variety Of Syrups with Cream. We would advise
all who partake Of :his delicious beverage TO cal
as we guarantee il the best 20 be had. We are
also prepared by means Of our SiphOn Bottles 10
furnish Soda Water TO private houses. either in
town or country. W. ). MASON.
May Is, 1872.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
Notice to Farmers.

One Million Pounds of Wool wanted Sor the
American Wool Company. The highest price
will be paid for the same in Cash. Also wanted
Sheep Pelts and Green Hides. Office at store OF
J. Rose Bro, under Free Press Office.
B. = ELLINGER, AgeHi.
Nav 1. ls72-sts
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18

2
Extract from letter from Mrs. J. C. Aldrich
Wauscon, Fulton Co., Ohio, r.. p. Hall 4 Co.
Gentlemen, Please send me one dozen bottles OF
your Sician HaiI Remover. Our bald and
gray" do not want to be out. Ny mother is a
living recommendation OF the results from the
use Of the Remover. Being almost seventy year,
old, and having worn a wig over thirty years, ii
seems a miracle 10 those who have known her O
long so bald and what little hair she had being
perfectly white; now her wig thrown aside her
hair grown out, and a smooth, glossy brown, as in
girlhood. Hoping you may long continue to poar
blessings on the heads of the afflicted, remain,
yours truly"
Such evidence with the Endorsement of the
great chemists of New England, DR.. \. \. Hayes
and $. Dana Hayes, should satisfy any one, which
Of the preparations produce the best results
SYYrroMs.-Slght pain in the side, the skin and
eye assume thick yellow coat, digestion is i'm
paired, unpleasant sinking sensation at the pit
OF the stomach is experienced, the bowels are r.
regular, the mind fretful, the memory weakened,
sometimes a slight cough, GOODNESS Of the hands
and feet, sometimes loss Of appetite and at others
unnatural craving for food dizziness OF the head.
depressed spirits, feeling of uncertainty, Of having
left something undone but can't tell what it is
Take Simmons Liver Regulator, it will remoye
all unpleasant feelings and make you we'll
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
Greeley's Ratification in South
Cal DINA.

CHARLESTON, May "a large public meet
ing was held at Greenwood, in the upper part
of the State, Monday night, to ratify the Gin
cinnad nominations Whites and blacks unit
ed in the demonstration, and speakers Of both
colors eulogized Mr. Greeley as the original
abolitiOuist and the friend of peace Much
enthusiasm prevailed. David Owens, colored,
offered a resolution, which passed, as follows;
Whereas, Mr. Greeley, from boy hood to old
age, has been the unrelenting champion Of
emancipation, the beStower Of civil and relig-
ions liberty upon all mankind, and an Impair
tial advocate Of justice without regard to race
or color: therefore, be it resolved, that we
heartily endorse the nominations Of the Gin
cinnati convention, aud will do all that in us
lies TO sustain the platform adopted and in
extending general amnesty"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18

VIRGINIA SENTIMENT.-Tbe sentimen! Of
tho Virginia conservative press, at every
point, continues to be expressed in favor Of
Greeley and against any nomination by the
democratic convention. One paper says Gree
ley is the destroying angel fcarpe;-baggers,
and another says that though Chronic democ-
racy may find the nomination a bitter pill,
Z" the only way left is to shut their eyes and
bolt it," In vote on the South Side train the
other day every passenger was for Greeley
except one.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18

A disastrous Gre occurred in Somerset, Pa,
on Thursday 9th Of May which destroyed two
thirds of the toWn. including an the stores,
hanks and hotels. except ooe. L.,s lbru;
500 900 Insurance $40 013
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18

CLEANING TIE WxLLs.-For the past few
days Mr.. Thomas Bragg has been engaged
cleansing the Wells Of the town. Ou7 curl
osity prompted us to watch the operation at
one Of them which had no; been used for ten
years or more. Many things were brought to
the lisht-amons them saddle, and horse
collar, and when we left be was looking for the
horse
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
STRAYER 81 cos,
HARPER'S FERRY.

Gentlemen forming Libraries, or replenishing
them, should correspond with them. They are
now giving the most libernl discouHfa and most mar
niicent premiums ever offered II they do not
have the Book or article desired. they will order
il at once, and furnish it shortest notice ard
at lowest price, As they deal largely and for Cash,
they are special favorites with Importers, Mani
facturers and Publishers. Address
STRAYER 4 CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Booksellers, Stationers, &c.
Bss-Steel Portraits Of one hundred eminent
persons given away. 500 Agents wanted for Firft
Glass Subscription Books
May II, ls72-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18

Boots ( SR0ES-Infants LASTING Ca,,cr..
Kid and Morocco shoes 80. 81 10, Misses shoe
and Caters LIS % l.55, Ladies Lasting Caters.
l,75, $50, 1918, Ladies Kid do. ASH. Lndies'
Morocco do. l,5O to $50, LADIES' Slippers, 90
10 l,25, Gents Calf Caters 2,75 to $50, Z"
and 1915.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18

10. O. R.-There was gala day among
the Red Men at Hamilton, Loudoua County,
on last Saturday. The Enterprise in making
note Of the demonstration says:
"Thsre was very large crowd Of our citi-
zons to witness the procession, which was a
handsome one, and TO hear The address of Mai.
Z. w. Hunter. Of Winchester, which was a
veFy classic and finished production. fall Of in
teresting Information and suggestive thought
We have rarely heard production with which
we were more highly pleased"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18

NJ" iI4yES, May 1.-THE coalition Of the
democrats vi,h Independent republicans to
elect Senator Ferry has succeeded. The House
to-day gave bim sixteen majority. The Sen
ate gave Nr. Haw'oy seven majority. Sena-
;or Ferry's majority on the joint ballot on
Wednesday viii be uiue OF ten.
NEW HAVEN, May l5.-Gen. o. S. Ferry
has been reelected United States Senator for
six years from the 4th Of March. 1873. The
vote stood on join; ballot l83 for Ferry. l25
for Ilawley. The entire democratic vote was
given O. Ferry, and II republicans voted for
ban
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18

AccIDENT.-Mr. John Custer, who, by the
way, seems proverbially unfortunate, met with
an accident few days ago, which, under
more uniavorable circumstances, would nave
resulted in horrible death. lie was passing
through the saw-mill Of Mcssrs. Crossfeld on a
gang plank between two circular saws, aud,
while watching the smaller one, which was
busily at work, and not noticing the larger
one on the same shaft, which was noiseleSsly
running in the absence of ether occupation the
saw caught the shirt sleeve of his arm, tear
ing it to pieces iaceratins his arm, aud, throw
ing his hand against the saw, clipped the
knuckle. Of the finger next to the little finger
clean off makingt an ugly wound loral-
Eyes both right aud left in a mill.--Ifor-
gan Lrc,uy llh.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
The Fashions.
Nj 4 n It II Am a IA i n @

MISS LIZZIE WARE, after sojotrn Of two
NS weeks in Baltimore for the purpose of obsery-
ing the newest and prettiest styles, has returned
and is prepared 20 prosecute successfully, 10 the
satisfaction of the ladies, the Cutting, Fitting and
Making of
DRESSES, wRAPPINGS, &C.
She returns her thanks for the very generous
and general patronage extended by the ladies of
Charlestown and vicinity, and trusts by her re-
newed efforts 10 please by the excelleney Of her
work and reasonable charges to merit continu-
ance of their custom.
May Is, ls72-3t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
The Tennessee Democracy and the
Presidential Campaign.

The Tennessee Democracy have set good
example. In their State Convention, whose
proceedings are elsewhere published, resolu-
tons were adopted declaring that the Liberal
ticket nominated at Cincinnati deserves tho
support of every patriot in the land" and
that "a presentation Of candidates for the
Presidency and Vice Presidency by the Dem
ocratic party Of the nation would be unwise,
unnecessary aud exceedingly dangerous to
the welfare Of the people at large" They
also provided by resolution for the appoint
meut Of delegates to the Democratic National
Convention, with instructions to carry out the
spirit Of the foregoing resolutions.
This action Of the Tennessee Democracy is
in the very nick of time It indicates the
policy that should be pursued by all the Dem
ocratie and Conservative State conventions
which are to be held They should all declare
against the presentation Of Democratic ticket
and instruct the delegates appointed to the
Democratic National Convention to vote &C
cordingy. II that shall be done, then that
Convention will be poworless for mischief
Tennessee has set the ball in motion. Let it
roll on Richmond Whig.