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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-28
NEW GOODS.

WE are now receiving goods suitable for the
w season, Caiicoes, Bleached and Unbleached
Cottons, Hickory, Striped and Plaid Cottons, Cot
tonades, Linen, Drillings, Notions, Queenswa are.
Harvest Groceries, @. A. and Fine Salt. Crushed I
Granulated, Powdered, A. Refined and Brown su.
gars, Coffee Green and Toasted, Holasses and Syr.
ups, Rice. Tea, Cheese, Naccaroni, Chocolate and
Cocoa, Extract Lemon and Vanilla, Corn Starch.
Jelatine, Potomac and y. G. Herring, Mackerei
in Kits and Half Bbls., Shad, Shad Roe, all of
produce.
June Is, 1872. KEARsLEY L SHEERER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-28

JAMES JOHNSTON,

HAVING added some Of the finest New Ma
chinery to the Shannondaie Factory, now
will continue to manufacture
Wooden Goods,
Such az Lindseys, PULLED and Plaid, Cloths,
Casimeres and Tweeds, and with his improved 1no
nner;or facilities Is satisfied that he will be able
to offer to the public an article Of GOODS, that
cannot be surpassed, ifequalled, by any other es-
adjustment. 100,
Baltimore Prices paid in CASH for WOOL.
he solicts orders.
Apr. /, lS7l-tf. JAS. VI. JohNSioN'
p s. Having experienced such heavy ana Sc
we're losses by the late food and having had to re-
pair and rett his Mill and Machinery throughout,
he must appeal to all who are indebted to come
forward and settle at once. He stands greatly In
need of every dollar that's due. y. M. -
April ], lS7l-tf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-28
Plain and Ornamental
PLASTERING.

TTyHE subscriber takes advantage of the Press a.
medium by which to inform the citizens OF
this and adjoining counties that he is prepared to
undertake the
PLASTERING OF HOUSES,
in any style that may be desired, from one Coat to
three, Hard Finish, White Coat or Heavy SKIM
Cornicss and Centres run, and Ornaments stuck,
if desired. None but first-class workmen viii be
employed on work that may be entrusted to me.
CLS7ERNS CEHENTED AND GUARAN-
TEED TO HOLD.
hereby tender my grateful acknowledgements
for the liberal patronage have received since
commencing business, and hope by strict adhe-
renee 10 duty to merit continuance OF the same.
EST- All Communications addressed to me at
Charlestown, W. Va, will receive prompt atten-
ton G. FRANK GALLAHEk.
March IS, 1870.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-28
DAVID II. CocKRILL. JOSEPH II. CocKRILL
DAVID II. COCKRILL & son,
Architects and Builders,
CHARLESTOwN, JEFFERSON COUNTY, va.

OUR experience in the business which we adver-
tise to conduct, and our thorough acquaint-
ance with it in all its branches enable to assure
the public that any work entrusted to Us will be
executed in the most workmanlike manner, and
with the utmost dispatch. Having stood to their
posts in the Confederate army during the four
years struggle which il so manfully encountered,
they have located in their native county, where
their services are offered in building up the waste
places, and in carrying practical reconstruction.
Particular attention given at all times TO the
drawing of plans and specifications; and in the
construction of
GEORETRICAL STAIR WAYS,
where calculation is required, they confident
that they cannot be surpassed by any workmcn in
the Valley of Virginia,
JEc- Being well known in the community, they
deem il unnecessary to say more, than that orders
left for them win receive prompt attention.
April ., lS5s-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-28

A Jayuesyille Alderman was asked 70 esti-
mate the damsse a COW lad done in a yard
lie did So. lie was tlen introduced to bis own
COW as the author Of the mischief Talleau
inteTspersel with profanity.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-28
More New Goods.

T AN now receiving my second supply Of SUM
1 MER GOODS~Calicos. Hickory, Blesched
and Brown Cottons, Cottonades, Linen, Plaid
Cottons, Notions; HARVEST GOODS, such a.
Brown, Crushed and Coffee Sugars, Syrups, Tea,
Coffee, Rice, Salt, Baeon-a large lot Of country
cured at 10 cts; Cheese, Corn Starch, FlsToring
Extracts, Scythes, Rifles, Whetstones, and many
other goods, which | offer at very low prices, on
reasonable time, to prompt purchasers.
JOHN w. GRANTHAM.
Middlevar June o. Is12
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-28

A noted Scotohman, on marrying a young
wife, was rallied by bis friends on The iuequaG-
ty Of their ages. d" She viii be near me- he
replied, to close my cen "Wel, remark
cd another Of the party. I've had two wives,
and they opened ny Gen."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-28

Down in TIE oil regions, where huckleberyies
are pleuty and rattlesnakes also, when the pso-
pie goout 90 pick a quart of berries they carry
with them a gallon Of whisky.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-28
DRUG STORE MOVED.

HAVING had the store Room lately occupied
III By Mr.. John L. Hooff NEARLY opposite Rears-
ley d Sheerer's) newly fitted up. haze moved
from my old stand to the above place. Desiring
10 make everything about US attractive and invi-
ting, we have an entirely new set offurnture which
with other very greatimprevements make US more
able 10 accommodate our costomers Thanking
those who have heretofore favored Us we ask con-
tnuance Of the same, assuring all will be done In
our power to give entire satisfaction.
June 10, 1872. W. 8. MASON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-28

A young lady who was recently out driving
became alarmed when the horse began to kick.
and uaiyely requested her beau to &c; out and
hold the animals leg.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-28
STTEFF'S PIANOS!
rPWARps OF FIFrY FIRsT PREMIUMS

u M ARDS VI ElE ElhSA HhhA NhS
AND
Gold and Silver Medals
WTESE awarded 20 ClIAS. NJ. STIEFF, for
" the best PIANOS in competition with all
the leading Manufacturers OF the country.
OFFICE AND NEW WAREROOMS,
No. Q y. Liberty ST., Baltimore Maryland.
The S,ea-s Pianos contain all the latest i'm
provcments 60 be found in a first class Piano, with
additional improvements OF his own invention not
% De 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 So 20 $500.
Iaror ADD Church Organs, some 20 different
STYLES on hand from $50 and upwards.
Send for an Illustrative catalogue, containing
names OF over 200 Soujherners, 500 of which
are Nirginiaus, two hundred North Carolinians,
one hundred and fifty East TcnncssceGns, and o.
theirs throughout the South who have bought
the Stiel Piano since the close Of the war.
July -, ls72-yearly,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-28
GROCERIES.

A RRITAL of Fresh Groceries at No. "a
n Dried Peaches, n. o. Sugar. n. o. Molasses
Nice Fresh Cheese, Soda and Water Crackers,
Haccaroni, Family Syrups Of all grades, Crushed
Clearifed. Pulverized and Granulated Sugars
Rice, Spices Of every variety, Rabbits Celebrated
Washing Soap, Fancy Toilet Soap, Bottle Snuff
Concentrated Lye, Fine G.. p. Teas, Chewing To-
bacco, Smoking Tobacco, Queensware, Wooden
ware, Wiowware, &C., for sale by
April q, 1872. TRUSSELL & LUCAS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-28

\ farmer had a calf SO contrary. he said
that he had to pun its cars OF to make him
suck, and pull bis tail of to make him lot 90. %
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-28

It is sail that gold leaf to the value Of siN
hundred dollars is used iu decorating a first
class sleeping car. Gold don't make the beds
soft OF the linen clean.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-28

An elderly lady being asked how it happen
Cd that she remained single, replied by saying
that she never saw the man yet that size would
consent to cook three meals a day for during
life.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-28
JOHN S. YESTERDAY.

JOHN s. YESTERDAY.
TITS aninexOrable principle that no excellent drink
| can be made out of anthing but excellent mate
rails and we conceive that are safe in asserting
that whatever may be prepared at establish
ment will be able to speak eloqucnty for ITSELF
Therefore, we invite all who indulge in ''social
glass to call upon us, and we can favor them with
the most favored and pleasant drinks,
Punches, Toddiss, Mint Juieps, Sncshes Sings,
Co5Jlers, Cocktails, Sunsarees, Fires and Sours,
Flips Eegus and Shrub; Egg Nogs,
apple 7odiies ond hot Drinks in seesoa,
VINES, Ale, Porter, Brorn Stout,
And Brandy and Whiskey plain.
Also, always an assortment of superior brand Sc
CARS on hand. Call upon us-in summer-if you
would keep cool'--and winter, if you need some
thing warm and pungent.
Charlcstown, August %, 1867.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-28
Seed POTATOES.
FOR SALE.
Shoe-Malxing * NIending.

rlNHE undersigned is conducting the Shoe-Mak-
j ing business at his residence on Water street,
adjoining the dwelling Of Mr.. Thos. ID. Webster,
and viii be pleased to execute faithfully and
promptly such work as may be Entrusted % him.
Special attention given to the REPAIRING Of
Boots and Shoes. Charges reasonable.
April 30, 1872. ROBERT HUNSICKER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-28
Says good day, SIR.

\ Wilmington North Carolina despatch
states that tw0 men, named Gilchrist aud Nc
Clellan had a difficulty at a church meeting on
thelOth instant and meeting each other on the
18th instant, Gilchrist shot Mcclellan The
latter responded, emptyins four shots into Gil
chlist's head, sad then fell dead himself.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-28
New Goods! New GOodsi
JOHN w. Nj
HAS OVER
$4,000 Worth of Goods, all
Bought for Cash.

4 n0NG them 200 yds. Calico at 10 c,s. 1000
n yds. at l215 cts. LOO yds. at from to IL
cts. Gil pieces Dress Goods at less than cost, G
pieces Black Alpaca, co pieces Brown aud Blcachsd
Cotton, and Wsmfutta at rs cts. all low down 13
pieces Cassirietes, Satinets, Tweeds and Kentucky
Jeans, pieces Uanrhss and Linen Drills ID pieces
Cottonade, pieces Double shd Twist Cottnnade,
80 Hoopskirts az quar- their cost ia dsz Clarks
and Other Spool Cdttons, 500 pairs Lisle Thread
qloses; ahy quantity Ladies' Hose, Gents Half
Hose, Pins and Needles cts. Note Paper cts
and every notion you can think Of 800 Mems and
Boys Hats very low, over 700 pairs Mems, Boys,
Youths, Ladies', Misses and Childrens Boots and
Shoes. many at less than Cost. 4 doz. Kid Gloves
from IS cts. 10 81, Silk, Cotton, Swiss and l.. G..
Handkerchief, Swiss Muslins Cambrics, pieces
BereSe. Coored and Paper Cambrcs, Bed Ticks
Eiheh Towels, 10 pieces Crash. 2 dor. Dalnloral
Skirts at half cost, Is pieces Red, Gray, Blue and
White Flannels.
Glass. Wooden, Hardware
and Groceries.
JOHN ". GRANTHAM.
Middleway, April -, 1872
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-28
pAlST. pAIST' pAIST'

The Eureks Lead Paints which, for durability
beauty and economy re unsurpassed by any other
paint manufactured, and is already mixed for use,
of all the different shades of color 20 suit tie taste,
to be had in any quantity, done up in cans Of from
one to twenty-five pounds each-also all the popu-
lar brands Of Lead, with Linseed Oil, Spts. Tur-
pentine, yarnishes, Dryers, Paint Brushes, &c,
al az low rates as any house this side of Baltimore.
March 30, 1917. G. E. BELLER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-28
UMBER 14.
New Groceries

L HAVE just purchased for Cash, a general
i Stock OF Family Groceries which am deter
minod to sell for Cash, at as low prices as can be
purchased elsewhere in the county. Give me
call and be convinced. Respectfully,
June /, 1879. w.FBY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-28
CAPITAL---$ 100000.
80. McGlwaine. Prcsident.
FRANK BECKNITH,-. SEC'Y. And GEN'L. AGExr
DIR. WN. +. LIPPITT. ......... MEDICAL EXAMINER.

! Ire Policies are generally acknowledged to
4 4 be among the safest and most desirable invest
meuts. This Company is Virginia Enterprise,
Intended by strict cc1nNny Ia It's management, 10
offer security 60 the Policy Holder at io,rer rate,
than anT other company. 10 has been loc1lized in
tl., state bv the appointment Of the above Board
Vhosr 90 have charge Of aud 20 invest within the
limits oi this Agency, the entire reserve arising
rom Policies insured in this District-thus cheek
us the constant drain Of money from our almost
Impoverished country.
The members of this Board, after a careful ex-
animation ot Ell ihe features o. this Company feel
20 hesitation IN heartily recommending il 10 their
friends, safe, and n all respects, ho7e en-
t-rrsisc.
March o, ls52-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-28
COMPREHENSIVE.

NOR Medicinal purposes, Thompson's Pure Rye
i Whiskey, ten years old. guaranteed pure.
&. W. CHAMBERS,
IIarper's Ferry Mar. 25, 1871. Agent.
CLAGETT'S Superior Y Y Porter and Ale in
\ bottles put up expressly for family use, at
Hsrper's Ferry, Aug. &c. CHAMBERS.
CHAMBERS celebrated Virginia Bitters, sure
I cure for Dyspepsia, and the best Tonic Bit
tiers extant G.. W. CHAMBERS.
Harpers Ferry, Aug. &c, 1871.
DURE Cider Vinegar, two years old, ROb't.
Dukes make, sharp as razor, at
CHAMBERS
Harper's Ferry, April %, 1871.
NEWARK Champagne Cider, sparkling and
y bright at CHAMBERS.
A Wis WHISKY, the purest and in fact the
a only copper distilled Whisky in the county,
at CHAMBERS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-09-28
COAL! COAL!!

DEST LUMP COAL by the Car load $3.50 per
ID ton. Run of Mine per Car load Sc. 90 per ton.
2240 lbs. to the ton. ANTHRACITE COAL at
lotcestr0tes. For sale at Charlestown Depot by
Sep. "a, 1865. STARRY 6 LOCK.
New-York tribune., 1872-08-03
GENERAL PRESS DisPATCH.l

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, a. ma special dis
patch from Greensboro N Co. to The Patriot Of this city,
says:
The precincts heard from in this district very
numerous but show clearly how the tide SETS As far
heard from the Conservative gan compared with the
vote of 1870 when the State went Democratic by over
1000 majority Is uninterrupted and decided. The cleo
ton OF j. NJ Leach Conservative TO Congress from the
With District is almost certain The Radicals aghast
the heavy Conservative gains in their best precincts
This the chief battle ground and the returns from
each precinct looked for with great anxiety Bust.
has totally suspended during day in this
place and the merchants actively engaged in the
work OF the election There was no disturbance The
ballotng proceeded quietly, but a large number of
negroes IN Greensboro were detected and stopped In
fraudulent voting. full vote has been poled and as
yet arrests have been made"
The dispatches received by several private persons
here from North Carolina contain little definite norma
ton, though generally indicative of Liberal success
As Consequence there has been considerable rejoicing
In the Democratic and Liberal headquarters The Grant
not inclined 10 admit that the results can be
known at this early hour.
special dispatch TO The Patriot dated Raleigh n c.
IN, just received, confirms the large Conservative
gains In the eastern and western counties Cabarrus
County gives Conservative gam Of 2ss over Ships
vote OF 1870.
Leach GiberaD Is elected In the With District
Caswell Comfy elects Conservative county ticket
and gives large gain to the State ticket The Repub
c aus there have completely given up the election.
Merrimon's majority is now estimated at 1900 and
the Legislature Democratic by 70 majority on jont
ballot.
Ihe contest In the IVth District is yet doubtful
with chances in favor of Rogers the Liberal candidate
Nothing decisive has yet received from the Ist
Dlstnc' though Carter uiberaD is probably elected
hALtiGH August as n. m.-Beturns from "a counties
indicate positively the election OF Merrmon the Con
serve'ye candidate Tor Governor ak out Of eight Con-
New-York tribune., 1872-08-03
LATE ELECTION RETURNS.
DETAILS OF THE CONSERVATIVE VICTORY.
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEI

RALEIGH, friday, Aug. 2, 1874
The Conservatives have gained largely in the negro
Counties OF Edgecombe, Warren. Halifax, and North
ampton, including a State Representative in Halifax
County.
Cumberland County, heretofore considered doubtful,
will give a Conservative majority OF 70 or 100.
Large Conservative gains reported Carteret
County which will give from 25O to 275 majority for Mer
rmon.
The Hon. W NJ Robbins Mem her Of Congress elect from
the Rowan WITH District, teegaphs that partial re-
turns from the very favorable. Rowan County
has gone Conservative by 500 majority
The Administration men claim Brunswick County by
from 200 TO 800 majority.
Guiford County gives the Conservative ticket 20 ma
jority.
Davidson County gives the Administration ticket 100
majority.
Seven townships in EIgecomDe County give Con-
seryatve gain of 226.
Nash County is very close the official canvass Will be
required TO determine the result This county 1s2
Democratic majority in 1870.
Wayne County has gone Administration on the State
ticket by 100 majority Administration gain OF 100 The
Conservative candidate for Senator is elected
Mecklenburg County (ohcaD gives Merrimon go ma
iorty a gain of 25 the Democratic majority in 1870.
The first western county TO report is Iredell, which
sends returns from all but precinct and gives the
Liberal State ticket 75OmaOrty. The other precinct will
make 1t more than sOO gain Of 200 the Demo
cratic vote Of 1870 Cabarrus County all but one small
precinct which is Administration by about 20 majority
gives MerTimon 365 majority, gain Of about 220 on
shpps vote Majority for Ashe, Conservative for Con-
gress in the county is 379 gain Of 1885, Cabarrus elects
Conservative to the State Senate split in the party
there had made this result doubtful. Conservative Con-
gresham Rogers whose election last night consid-
cred doubtful 10 be elected by from 800 TO
majority. Senator Ransom telegraphs that there are
large Conservative gains in every eastern county
New-York tribune., 1872-08-03
NEw-YoRK SATURDAY. AUGUST g. 1872

gresmen and 60 majority on Joint ballot In the Legsa
ture, thereby electing anGrant United States sena
tor in place of John Pool, Administration. The Admin
straton marty give mn the election, the only question
being that of maiorties The election quiet and
derly throu the State. The contest In the IVh Dis
trct as yet doubtful though the chances are In favor
OF Rogers Conservative The Ist District is also doubt
full but seven Conservative congressman are pfoDapy
elected
WuMrSGToN n. c., Aug. AIN Rockingham and Car
teret COMMITTEES he Conservatives have gained. The Re
nubicans have gained in Caswell County The returns
indicate the defeat of Settle for Congress- The proba
bts are that the Conservatives have carried six out
ot tbe eight Congress districts At Kinston in Lenoir
Conntv Merrinon gained There 10 exist
M doubt o. Merrimons election by decisive
majority.
This city gives Caldwell, Radical, for Governor es2
majority Halifax OF the heaviest negro counties,
gives Democratic gar Of nearly 50o
The election Of waliel, Democrat, TO Congress from
the lid District is conceded
The State has probably gone Conservative by from
GOOO to 10000 majority Nearly every county yet heard
from reports Democratic gains.
In Rockingham and Carteret Counties the Conserva-
tiyes have gained. The Republicans have gained in
Caswell County. The returns indicate the defeat OF
Settle for Congress- The probabilities are that the Con-
servatives have carried six out OF the eight Congress
Districts At Kinst'n, in Lenoir County Merrimon
gained G2 votes. Tire seems to exist no reason
able doubt OF Merrimms election by decisive majority.
JUDGE SETTLE STILL HAS HOPES.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. 2.-Judge Settle
telegraphed to Posmaster-Genera Creswell this after
noon saying that he Is elected with three other Repub
North Carolina.
New-York tribune., 1872-08-03
BREAKING OF A CANAL wALL-sa5OOo DAMAGE

BREAKING OF CANAL WALL-s25lOOo DAMAGE.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Aug. 2.-The wall of
the Upper Level Canal at Hoyoke gave way early this
morning. between the two headgates at the new Massa
soft paper mill. "A raging food poured through the
breach carrying everything before 1t for distance OF
200 feet emptyng itself into the second level OF the
canal messenger was immediately despatched TO the
main gates at the dam and they were closed as speedily
as possible the water gradually subsidng. The sight
revealed was one OF wreck and ruin. About 90
feet of the heavy stone canal wall was demolished,
and hole so feet wide and from 80 to 80 feet deep was
powed along the north side OF the Massaso mill to the
canal The large underground "jail race" constructed
OF brick was torn 10 fragments, the "pensock" was
broken in the center and the walls OF the mil We're
undermined for a considerable distance. Had 1t not
the prompt closing of the gates at the DAM the
mill itself would have been swept away. The damage 10
tbe property I'm vicinity estimated at about $4,000
several hundred and teams are at work making
repairs which, IL is hoped Will enable the mills 10 start
as 500 as Tuesday next.
New-York tribune., 1872-08-03
MEXICO.

A GENERAL AMNESTY PROCLAIMED-A NEW
ELECTION FOR PRESIDENT 0RDERED-DEPRE-
DATIONs ON THE FRONTIER.
MATAMoRos, Aug. 1.-The military author-
to-day announced that general amnesty had been
proclaimed embracing all persons engaged in the recent
revolution and restoring them to civil and political
rights Congress has ordered general election for
President OF the Republic, to occur shortly. The Col
lector OF Customs this port has issued official notice
the extension OF the old tariff on the frontier In times
peace, and imposing higher duties The whole coun-
try quiet The insurgents laying down their arms
and submitting to the Government, which Ia extending
all enty in order perfect peace. Dispatches
received here report the interior as quiet.
BROWNSVILLE, Aug. 1.-The evidence taken to-day be-
fore the Frontier Commission on Depredations duplicates
Gen. Cortna In assisting thieves in bringing the herds OF
stolen cattle the Rio Grande and feeding his troops
on the meat selling the hides for his own benefit, and
establishing that miles Of the most fertile country In
Texas opposite the camp OF the Kickapoo Indians Is
unsetled account OF the insecurity OF life and prop
erty from the raids OF Indians headed by Mexieans