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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-21
Public Speaking.

On Monday last Hon. B. T. Martin and Col
A. R Boteer, candidates for Congress ad-
dressed the people Of jefferson at Charlestown
IL was Tue first time that the citizens Of our
County bad had the pleasure of listening to
Mr. Martin lie made a good impression by
his frank and courteous demeanor his fluent,
forcible aud earnest address. Col. Boteler, it
is needless TO say, made an excellent speech
INDUCED in some gool-uatured and graceful
bits-uot entering into a discussion of nation
al or state politics, simply setting forth some
Of tie reasons which actuated him in becoming
a candidate for Congress at the present time.
The people Of the District will not 90 amiss
in the choice Of either Of these gentlemen as
their Representative ia Congress.
Juo. a. Thomson, Esq, also before the peo-
pie as an Independent Candidate, was called
upon to speak, but declined, because Of severe
hoarscue>s. to say more than few words in
aliusion TO bis candidacy and the principles re-
garded by him vital
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-21
What One President Says of Another

w U-t one ElCSlUCuI says OF ALOtEer.
That Inc President of the United States re-
coiyed a bute of $4,000 from \. T. Stewart.
The President in return appointed a. T. Stew
art Secretary Of The Treasury. Hoar, Of Mass
achuse,ts. was appointed Attorney General in
consideration OF gift Of library, valued at
$4,000 Borie presented him with = house
and Dot worth $4,000, for which he was APP
pointed Secretary of the Navy ! might, if
tire would permit, enumerate long list Ct
such cases Estimate of gifts received by
Grant to the amoun, Of $l95, 600 have already
been made
Here, on the surface, says the Washington
Patriot, appears to be a very bitter and, posi-
bly,, to The minds of The prejudiced, q very wild
accusation against the honesty Of General
Grant But after all, the direct testimony Of
one President for is equal to the direct testi
nouy Of another President against The au-
thor of the above.cbarge is Andrew johnson,
cx-Prcsijeut Of the United States. The accu-
sed is one Z. S Grant, actual President Of the
United States. The position OF the accuser is,
at least, equal to that of the accused. 1t mat
tiers nothing whether it is supposed the accu-
ser, in his private capacity, has been moved
by political prejudice Or not His high Of
fee is in the memory Of men," aud the
man that charges the President of the United
States has, within the recollection of young
chill! Himself welded the powers Of that high
Office. 1t may be the first TIM, within the
history Of the country, that one President Of
the United States has been accused Of bribery
by his predecessor. But the answer to that's
easily given. Ills the FIRST time that ever an
American President reuderl himself liable to
tie charge Of bribery.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-21
SCHOOL BOOKS.

! AN now Offering School Books cheaper than
can be bought at retail either in Baltimore or
Philadelphia Have made arrangements with va
nous Publishers so a. to justify myself in doing
this Discounts made in favor Of Teachers. All
orders for School Books attended to promptly.
September p. lS72 GEO. T. LIGHT.
TUSIC-YOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL
WI have Just received a large invoice Of
Choice and Popular Music. VIII be glad for our
Musical friends to give US a call. Any new Mu-
sic ordered Immediately. Any piece ofmusic pub
lished can be had in three DAYS by leaving your
orders with GEO. I. LIGHT.
SCHOOL BOOKS sold on Thirty, Sixty, and
- Ninety Days by GEO. I. LIGHT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-21

Double TRAcE-The Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company is extending its double track
west Of Piedmont as rapidly as it eau be done
Already tie seventeen-mile grade nearly fur
ni>hcd with the second track and by the close
Of tie present month Nowburg will be reached
from Grafton. Along the line between Alta
mont aud Newburg gangs Of men are at work
widening the road bed for the additional track
Within the next twelve months this will prob
ably be completed. We hear that orders have
been given to double-track the Parkesburs
branch also. The immense addition to the
conpauy's business since getting control of
through line to st. Louis has made this sddi-
ton to the capacity Of the road indispensaby
necessary Wbecling ~ Tal Intel.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-21
GRAPE JUICE.

DERSONS wanting il. be supplied at the
Mt. ARAFAT VINEYARD with pure undiiut-
Cd Grape Juice, expressed from perfectly ripe and
sound grapes picked from the stem. No stems, de-
cayed. half-ripe or green berries allowed to go
into the press. From thisJuice an excellent domes-
tic crane wine can be made in - months with very
little trouble and at cost less than 81. per gal
lon-iucluding cost of the requisite sugar. Or
ders and Casks to be sent to the Vineyard.
Grapes for preserving as Jelly or otherwise
will be furnished at the Vineyard at cents per
pound, if the quantity taken exceeds 10 lbs; un-
der 10 pounds at cents-free from all defective
or green berries.
September I, lS72--4t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-21
RECORDERS NOTICE.

OFFICE OF THE RECORDER or JEFF Co.. W.
VA, August q, 1872.
A REPORT Of the accounts Of WILLIAM
IA O. MACOUGHTBY as Executor of Ma
RY MOORE and Of the debts and demands
against her estate having been filed IN the
Office of the Recorder Of Jefferson C3un-
ty, West Virginia, pursuant TO Chapter s. Of
the Code, and more than two years having
elapsed since the qualification Of said Execu-
tor, on the motion Of John W. Brown and
wife a Distrilu'ee Of said estate, it is ordered
by the Recorder Of said County that the cred-
tors Of said estate show cause on the 18th day
of October, 1872 against the payment aud
delivery Of the estate Of said decedent TO her
legatees, or distributes, and it is ordered
that copy Of this order be published once a
week for four weeks in the Virginia Free
Press,"--a newspaper published in said coun-
ty-and posted at the door Of the Court
House Of the County on the second Monday Of
two successive months.
By order Of
JAMES d. FAYMAN.
Recorder Of Jefferson County, W. Va.
August 81, 1s72-5t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-21

One Hundred Tons
Georges Creek, run OF mine, which will be sold
at the Yard at S5.25.
Also 80 tons l.. V. Nut Coal.
" 80 " Egg
But never mind the quantity, will always keep a
large sopply on hand
The Anthracite is Of the very best kind, as |
think it Is better to have first class quality Of
goods when YOU have 10 pay to the railroad the
same amount, Tor transportation. Any one, there
fore, who buys any thing from me, in the way Of
Coal or lhing else, will be sure to get what he
bargains for. No Bidrney heye, apd no Credit 81
her. Will, however, take COUNTRY PRODUCE
as far as wanted. As heretofore. Keep anything
and everything that belongs to the
Grocery, Provision,
Leather, Shoe Finding, Notions, Paints Oils, and
other articles that don't remember; but if you
come to the Store, you will very likely find them
upon inquiry. j. NJ. DECAULNE,
Sept. Il, ls12-3m. Harper's Ferry.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-21
RECORDERS NOTICE.

OFFICE OF TIE RECORDER oF IErf Co. " VA.
august 27th, 1872.
4 REPORT Of the Accounts Of WILLIAM
IA O. MACOUGHTBY as Executor Of
PRISCILLA RELY, and Of the debts ard
demands against her estate, having been
filed in the Office Of the Recorder Of JET
fcrson County. West Virginia, pursuant To
Chapter 81 OF the Cale aud more than two
years having elapsed since tie qualification OF
said Xect'r, on the motion Of John L. Evans.
a Distributes of said estate, it IS ordered ty tie
Recorder Of said County, tina. the creditors %
said estate show cause on the ljM DAG oC De-
toJer, 1872. against the payment aud delivery
Of the estate Of said decedeut TO Ter Lcgatc,s
or Distribu,ees-and it is ordered that copy
of this order be published once o week FOR four
weeks in the Tuginia Free Press scwspa-
per published in said county-anl posted
at the door Of the Court House Of the G unity
on the Second Monday Of two successive
months. By order Of
JAS. j. FAYMAN,
Recorder Of jefferson County, W. Va.
AuuuSi n 1gT0-5t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-21


District of West Virginia
IN BANKRUPT0X
In the matter Of BENJAMIN I. LESSEN
RING, Esq, Bankrupt
DISTRICT OF WEST VIRGINIA, IS;
4 WARRANT Of Bankruptcy has been is
IN sued cut Of the District Court of tie Uni
ted States Tor the District Of West Virginia
against the Estate Of Benjamin r. Leisenriug.
Esq, of llarper's Ferry in the County Of JEFF
ferson, in said District adudged Bankrupt on
the Petition of his creditors: That the payment
of any debts and the delivery Of any property
belonging TO such Bankrupt, to him, or for bis
use, and the transfer Of any property by him.
are forbidden by law; aud that pieeting Of
the Creditors of said Bankrupt, to prove their
debts, and to choose one or more Assignees of
said Bankrupt, will be held alta Court Of Bank
ruptcy TO be. holden at Martinsburg, before
II. H. Blackburn, Esq Register in Bankrupt
cy Of said District, on the 27ih day Of Sep,cm-
Der, A. d. 1872, at 10 o'clock, a. NJ.
TOWNER SCHLEY.
Deputy t. S Marshall for said District
Sept Z, 1872
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-21

The South Carolina papers publish two let
tiers from Mr. Euson, the superintendent Of the
luuatic asylum Of that State, begging for a
loan Of $4,000 to carry on the institution.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-21

The ladies Of the NJ T. Church. South. real
led about 500 nett, 10y their late Festival.
towards ia lad for lypaiIing Church.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-21
NOTICE.

TE'HE undersigned are prepared, by the addition
of Steam-Power to their Mills, to furnish
Family Flour of the highest grade, for Cab, or
to exchange Flour for Wheat at the rate
of Five Bushels and Thirty Pounds of
good Wheat, for l96 pounds Of the best Flour.
Sept IL, ls72-3t. LEGG YATES.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-21
yellow Corn For Sale.
\ Good I8urbrr.

nNE who will be attentive TO his business and
y keen atidy Shop, &c. viii be encouraged in
Charestown. MANY CUSTOMERS.
September Z lST2-3t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-21
WANTED!
A NO. COOK and NO. l CHAMBERMAID.
N For particulars apply at
Sept 2l. Is72-3t. FREE PRESS OFFICE.
TO THE PUBLIC.

rINHE undersigned having given his attention to
the Collection of Accounts, &c, has cOnclu-
ded to devote his time principally to the duties OF
general Collector, and invites the attention OF
Merchants and Business Men generally TO the fact
Prompt and energetic efforts on my part will be
given to the Collection of all claims placed in my
hands 4. w. CRAMER.
Sent. 81. lS12
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-21
Stationery Dopaltment.

7 HAVE iust completed my Stationery Stuck
have an Glasses and stylei ofpapcr nom Fools
cap 20 Smallest Note plain also, French Initial
all shades, from Whit, o. Green, very thick to
very thn-a nlc iof. The Dolly Mote ard Euycl-
ope also have just largc enough tosay "llow are
YOU ." and Good Bye" For sale bv
Aug. H. GEO. =. LIGHT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-21
DAVID HOWELL
DENTAL NOTICE.

DR. MCCORMICK wai visit Clarlestowu pro-
J JrsjoHGiiy, on the Second NoHdoy lothl OF
September, aud the Sseoad AoadoB llth)
OF November.
August iO. 1872. Spirit.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-21
PRTVATE SCHOOL.

Z PROPOSE % take under my care FOR instruc-
/, ton % or Is male pupils. ] wiil teach he cle-
TGentary branches ri English with some Of the ad-
vanced studies, the mathematics and The rudi-
ments o. the ola"ies. The School viii open on
the 2nd Monday Of September. Terms for session
ofFive Months: Primary Studies $40; Advanced,
SI250. j. ". TONGE.
Charlestogn, Sept. T, ls72-lt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-21

WO GLEN GOODS.

7 HAVE on hand full stock of Jobe & Sons
Superior fuIled and plaid Linseys, Tweeds,
Yarns and Flannels.
Sept. q, 1872. JOHN W. GRANTHAM.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-21

GENERAL DIx.-The Lynchburg Mars says
the Republican candidate for Governor Of New
YORK has spent more of his life in tagging at
the public teat than perhaps any other man in
America. lie has now past bis three score
and ten aud most Of his long experience has
been passed in deriving nutriment from The
country Most animals cease sucking when
they attain maturity, but the venerable Dix
hangs Oh to tue old SOW to the last.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-21

The Baltimore Gazette thinks that If Mr..
0'Conor stands, to-day, as he did week ago,
he is lucky man. Pure he is, by universal
consent. Able, in bis profession, be must be,
to have the reputation be enjoys But, if his
letter presents the real grounds upon which lie
lets himself down to the Duncan Convention,
he had better employ COUNSEL aud not argue
bis own case any more.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-21
NEW GOODS.

THIRST GRAND ARRIVAL of New Fall and
L Winter Goods at Goldsmith's Twin Fronts
The Stock is larger, better and cheaper than ever
Advertisement too late for this issue.
Sept. u, 1872. J. GOLDSMITH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-21
Dissolution Of CO-partcr-
ship.

the drm name of Howell Bro. IS Ibis day
dissolved by mutual consent Either party viii
sign IN liquidation. 10 is necessary hlt the old
business shall be sctil "a APP 40 once. PARTIES ow-
iug bills viii please ply th.m without further no-
tlce. SAMUEL HOW ELL,
Aug ]. 1872. DAVID HOWELL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-21
To Those Interested.
"AlI the Year Round"
IS OUT AGAIN.
One Hundred Tons

] THINK it is about time to get your supply
1 OF COAL for the coming winter.
| have on hand now
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-21
Valuable Property at Harper's
Ferry for Sale.

DY virtue Of Deed Of Trust, executed By Mrs.
ID Julia 4. Johnson, dated the 25th day Of Feb
ruary, 1869, recorded in the Recorders Office Of
jefferson County, in Deed Book No 4, foios II
and Is, and given 10 secure to II. X. Riddle the
payment of the sum of Fifteen Hundred Dollars,
with interest from the date Of the said deed will
offer for sale, In front of the Court House, on
u. Il n1 I q
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-21

rTlOBACCO AND ClGARs-Wc eye now re-
cciyng a Large st0ck o. chewing and smoking
Tobacco Of all grade. and pricls ior sale by
LOGAN, BRO. & CO.,
30. IS Loudouu ST.. Old Stand,
Aug. 81 1872. Winchester, Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-21

Z .KENCH Orglniy, Victoria Lawn, and th
4 Ntucs; StYlc llius.on Railing iu,t recevce
By KEARSLEY d SHEFRER
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-21

I HAVE for -alc lhe following Books. cheap:
Bible. Little Women, Mcuzi. Gold Elsie. Robinson
Crus1l Paper BACKS. Morton House, Surchodon,
Henry Edmond. Smiths French Novel, Three
Geuciatious Plcbiscite, r. o. Never Too Late 90
Mend. Ihe Golden Lion 90 1tamperc 5y Ir0ll0pe.
These books are sold. One hlll OF ,hc price paid
allowed 900 some other book whom read ard re-
turned. Call and Gee. GEO. q. LIGHT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-21

Z kUfT WAX. also for sale. Toilet Powder
L ] have just made o superior article OF
Toile: Powder equal 90 Lubiu'sl for enc fourth
The money. IL j. very .oothmg Co chai. and heat
Aug ~. Spirit corv. GEO. y. LIGHT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-21

In scycr.rg my connection With the firm,
would return thanks 90 our numerous friends iur
their patronage ltf the past seven years and AK
pOTt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-21
PRIVATE SCHOOL.

7 WILL open a School for Girls at my rcsidauco
1 in CHAELESTOWN, West Virginia. School
TO commence on lst Monday in September.
Boarders taken at moderate prices. For raflic.
ulars, as 70 tuition, &c., apply 70
4. D0YNE SMITH
Au~ust u 1872
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-21
Good Tenement House,
Bankruptcy Notice.

District Court of the United States for the
District of West Virginia
nv B4NEPTpTGV
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-05-24

wrappers of waterproof paper. These
men in warm weather go almost naked,
wearing nothing but n breech.cloth
about their loins. They do this SO that
they may run the easier, for they travel
at a very fast gait, and keep it up for
four or five hours at time. This must
be very fatiguing, for japanese courier
runs nearly as fast as II horse will trot
before one of our common country
wagons. Sometimes these men are
tattoed as you see sailors tattooed on
their arms or hands-that is, marked
with blue or red figures, made with
India-ink, gunpowder, and other pig
ments. Sometimes you will see a
courier with figure of large crab be-
tween his shoulders, or some bright
colored fl hes on his chest, or perhaps
a cottage, besides other curious and
brilliant colored figures. Some men are
tattooed all over, and then they look
like clowns or like Harlequin in the
pantomine.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-05-24
Heart Disease.

The tendency Of modern investiga
ton into the influence of civilization
on longevity seems to show twoiolo
series OF agencies at work. On the one
hand, sanitary improvements and the
lessened mortality from epidemics un
doubleday tend TO diminish the average
death-rates; but, on the other hand,
there is practically much less improve.
ment in total death rates than might be
expected If these ameliorating causes
were not counterbalanced by the in.
creasing fatality OF other classes OF dis
ease, such as disease of the brain and
Leart. IL is important to recognize the
precise facts. The excess may, proba-
bly,, to some extent be regarded as an
unavoidable result of the great mental
times, in which steam and electricity
mark time for US in an overcrowded
community where competition is car
ried TO the highest point, and where
the struggle for existence, not to say
for intellectual and other distinction,
is carried on with sleepless and ex.
hausting energy. But an evil recog.
nzed is sometimes halt cured and the
intellectual classes, looking at figures
such as those which DR.. Quain has dis.
played at his interesting Lumleian lee.
tuIes at the College OF Physicians, on
diseases OF the walls Nj the heart, may
we'll consider the propriety OF attend
ing to the hygiene OF their lives, as
well as Of their houses and to remem.
Der that, TO enjoy and benefit by even
pure air, soil and water, they must
avoid disabling heart and brain by the
incessant labors which too often make
useful lives joyless, and embitter the
harvesting OF the crop which has been
but too diligently sown. These warn
ing figures tell that, during the last
twenty years, the total deaths of males
at all ages from heart disease has in
creased in number from $40 in 1851
to II, 42S in 1870. The percentage of
deaths from heart disease for 1000 OF
population living, was .755 between the
years 1881 and 1855; it has risen to
l.0S5 from 1866 TO 1870. This increase,
it must be observed, too, has taken
place wholly in connection with the
working years of active social lite.
There is no change in the percentage OF
deaths from this cause in males under
twenty-five years Of age. Between
twenty and forty -fve years of age, it
has risen from .553 to .709, and that al.
most exclusively in mails, for there is
almost no increase in the percentage OF
females dying from heart disease during
the twenty-five years of life from
twenty one to forty five. These figures
convey their own lesson, and warn Vi
to take little more care, not to xii
ourselves for the sake OF living.-BrihSi
Medical journal.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-05-24
What a Sightless Man Does.

A Pennsylvania paper, the RepuJHcaaer
von BerkS, has the following notice of
remarkable blind old man: " Mr.. Jacob
Hartman, resident of Tenth street,
Reading, has attained the ripe age of
ninety years. lie has been blind for
eighty-seven years; kept tavern forty
five years. four miles north Of Reading,
in the house known as Blinde Hart
mans Wirthshaus.' He was his own
barkeeper; was so expert in the landing
Of money that any attempt to cheat him
was futile. He has tenacious memory.
When he was three years old his brother
thrust a shoemaker's awl into his eye,
which led to otal:blindness. He was so
well acquainted with the neighborhood
that he could point with his finger to
any of the houses. He is the father of
ten children, of whom seven are living.
He could perambulate all through Read.
ing without assistance. He is also a
mechanic, having repeatedly taken his
clock apart and put it together, and
tuned and repaired musical instru-
ments."
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-05-24
Hints for the Housewife.

4 Useful Article.-Ammonia, or, as
it is generally called, spirits of harts-
horn, is powerful alkali, and dissolves
grease and dirt with great ease. 1t has
lately been recommended very highly
for domestic purposes. For washing
paint, put tablespoonful in quart of
moderately hot water, dip in flannel
cloth, and then wipe off the woodwork !;
no scrubbing will lie necessary For
taking greasy spots from any fabric use
the ammonia nearly pure, then lay
white blotting paper over the spot and
iron it lightly. In washing lace put
about twelve drops in pint of warm
suds. To clean silver mix two tea.
spoonfuls of ammonia in quart of hot
suds. Put in your silverware and wash,
using an old nail-brush or to tn. brush
for the purpose. For cleaning hair.
brushes, etc, simply shake the brushes
up and down In mixture Of one table.
spoonful of ammonia to one pint of
hot water; when they are cleansed,
rinse them in cold water and stand
them in the wind or in hot place to
dry. For washing finger-marks from
looking glasses or windows, put few
drops of ammonia on moist rag and
make quick work of it. If you wish
your house plants to flourish, put few
drops OF spirits in every pint of water