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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-27
PEABODY IESURhICE COMPANY.

HAyING been appointed Agent for the above
IL Company, will pay prompt attention 10 the
renewal Of the old business Of the Company and
will also attend all new business Particular atten-
ton paid TO the Insurance OF Wheat In Stacks.
Any one wishing Insurance in this or adjoining
Counties, can write me at this place and will al.
tend promptly.
Office with DR.. W. F. Alexander, Dufield's,
jeff, Co., w. Va.
June "a, lsfl-tf. X. A. ALEXANDER
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-27
Private Sale
OF
Valuable Real Estate.

fINfiE undersigned, Executor Of George lsler,
will sell at Private Sale the fine farm OF which
the late George lsler died siesed and possessed,
living in Jefferson County, West Virginia, about
IL miles from the town of Charlestown, on the
County road leading to Summit Point. both Of
which places are on the line of the Winchester d
Potomac Railroad, and afford fine markets for the
sale of produce Said farm contains about
Two Hundred and Fifty Eight
ACRES OF GOOD LIMESTONE LAND. between
20 and so acres of which is in VALUABLE TIM
Der. II adioins the lands Of Bushrod G. Wash
ington, Henry Davenport, Esqs., and others, and
is very convenient to Mills, Churches and Schools
The improvements consist OF comfortable
DWELLING HOUSE and Out buildings, never
failing Well Of pure water, Pond for cattle, stock,
&c. &c. The farm (all things considered) IL ono
OF the most desirable in the fertile County Of Jen-
erson.
TERMS ACCOMMODATING
JOSEPH CRANE,
March 81, ls7O-tf. Executor ofGeo Isler.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-27
Plain and Ornamental
PLASTERING.

TNHE subscriber takes advantage of the Press as
a Medium by which tc inform the citizens oil
this and adjoining counties that he is prepared to
undertake the
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-27
FEVER AND AGVE.

HEALTH! BEAUTY!
Strong and Pure Rich Blood Increase Of FJssh
and Neigh Clear Skin and BeaUtiful compiler
son scared 90 uN
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-27
COAL! COAL!!

DEST LUMP COAL by the Car load Sc. per
} ton. Run of Mine per Car load 500 per ton.
22lO lbs. 10 the ton. ANTHRACITE COAL at
lowsstraiss. For sale at Charlestown Depot by
Sep. p. 1865 STARRY d LOCK.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-27

IF you want the best Base Burner, buy the ORR
entail, for sale by
Sept 80, 1871. JAS. LAW. H0OFF.
IF you want the best Gas Burner, buy the Sex
ton, for sale by JAS. LAW. HO0FF.
CHOyELS and longs, Fire Dogs, Coal Holds
= Selves, and Wood Saws, for sale by
Sept 80, 1871. JAS. LAW. HO0FF.
CAUSAGE StulIer & Cutters For Sale BY
JAS. LAW. HOOP.
AMPER Baskets, Grain Shoyels For Sale by
IL JAS. LAW. HOOFF.
Sept Is, 1871.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-27
M Grent nlood PurIflcr.

EVERY DAY An INCREASE IN FLESH
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-09-14

There cried, and sprang into the ki.s!.-
en-, locking the door behind me.
He came out of his prison swearing like a
trooper.
Sharp old Satan, she has locked herself up
somewhere trying the kitchen door as he
spoke. Good might, Madame Deil-good-
night! You have got the best of this. Yon
have robbed mt. Good-night-get down and
say your prayers
And l did What is more, cried like a
baby over my money, thinking what it would
bring US.
1never saw the strange burglar again, and
In few weeks Rebecca Was comfortable es-
tabishsd at school. Noone ever knew where
the money came from. An uncle died about
that tine, and some of my neighbnrs shrewd.
ly suspected that he had left us something :;
but had nothing to say upon the subject.
About six months after my adventure,
brother Joe came to me one day, and said that
he had been stopped in the street by strange
man that morning, and that he had begged
him to say to Madame Quimby that the .triA Of
her nigAt.cap was just little too ride! So say
ing, he passed on. What did it mean. % Joe
asked.
Nothing, only that he was crazy l an
swered, quickly; but my face was as red as a
blaze
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-09-14
viii You Never 60 to sleep:

The San Francisco Meas Letter gets off the
following good one:
Returning home late the other night, man
living on Mason street, disrobed without
lightlrg the gas, and lay peacefully down be-
side tie partner of his Joys. Sinking back up
on the pillow, he straightway raised himself
again and remarked:
g! say, wife, bows your pllow-warm
"Why, what foolish question:" returned
she; "my pillow is all right"
rs il real warm p he asked.
Certainly, it is; I've had my head on 1t
for three hours
Apparently satisfied, he laid down, and was
silent for some time, when vigorous nudg-
ing in the side of his wife, proved he had an.
other idea.
~ say, wifey'
"For goodness sake, what do you want z"
petuhntly answered the sleepy dame.
81 say, you don't use hair oil, Go your
"Of course rot You know that as we'll as
anybody else. Do, for mercy's sake, 60 to
sleep.y
Another half hour passed in silence, broken
only by the solemn ticking of the clock in the
darkness. Then there was another spasmodic
nudging.
II say, wife, you didn't put that calf under
the bed, did you ~
"Gracious me ~ returned the matron, "what
is the matter of vouI Or course the calf is
not under the bed. Will you never 90 to
sleep"
|'Well,' continued her lord, sliding his legs
sideways out OF bed, Pm id if there amt
something live under here"
There was the sound of scrambling round, a
partial upheaval of the couch, the qnick CLEAN
of white garment making for the open WIN
dow, through which it disappeared, thrash
ing sound in the rosebushes outside-and all
was still again.
The custody of the children has been award.
ed to the husband
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-09-14

Ihe statisticlan of an eastern paper AYERS
that the flies are so goOd.naturcd this season
that well organized one will allow himself
10 be brushed off ones nose eighty. seven times,
and not show any temper.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-09-14
Marriage Go;de.

Interesting Work, Enlarged Edition, New
En;ravnss. Two-hundrcd and sixty Pages,
Price so cents. Address DIR. Burrs' DyspKx.
sARY. Il North Eighth Street, ST. Louis, Mo.
See Advertisement.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-09-14

1t is said that DR.. Livingstone has discover
ed, with great delight, the long .disputed ori.
gin ct n familiar lyric OF home and childhood
III the spirited war song of an African royal
drum corps which runs thusly:
Boo tcha Boo tcha Kilda Kaff
Kuttlmuppa netti matf
Hangis ida pom wall
Dressm bowman eti mall!
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-09-14

n1SSO1.UTION NO,r1S,Ic-Thono, ,..,
bnehes nS, e " existing between the Undersigned an
tSM ths day dissolved by mutual consent VI WAL"
es imacbtcd to the late firm requested 70 MAXI
ionrd DAILY At the city Meat Market. n W r VIII
j. y. QUERY.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-09-14

An editor relates how a colored barber made
a dead.head of him. He offered him the usual
dime for shaving, when the fellow drew him
self up with considerable pomposity, and
said:
81 understand dat you is an editor"
well, what of it /" says we.
1--WE neber charge editors nuffiu."
"But, my WOODY friend" We continued,
"there are u good many editors travelling now.
a-days. and such !iberality on your part would
prove ruinous business
"Oh! neber mind,' remarked the barber,
tive make it up off &c gemmen.'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-09-14
pAINTS AND OILS.

am prepared e sell white Lead from pound to
snd cheap be made. have large assortment Of
Coore paln both dry and e The very hest Raw and
boued vi for Painting. machine OIL Of all kinda
march II, 7i-i EY GRiGGs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-09-14

In a case in which Jeffrey and Cockburn,
when barristers, were engaged, Il question
arose as to the sanity of one Of the parties who
was concerned.
"ls the defendant, in your opinion, perfect
ly sane p said Jeffry, interrogating one of the
witnesses, who was plain, stupid. looking
countryman.
The witness gazed in bewilderment at .he
questioner, but gave no answer. Jeffrey re.
peated his inquirey, altering his words TO-,
$50 you think the defendant capable of man
aging his own affairs 2
Still in vain.
81 ask you,"sa Jeffrey, "do you think the
man perfectly rational =
No answer yet.
"Let me tackle him." SAID Cockburn. Then,
assuming his broadcast Scotch tone, and turn.
ing to the obdurate witness, he began:
"Hae yc your null WI ye!'
"Ou, ay," said the awkward Cimon, stretch.
Ing out his snuffhorn
moo, how lang has he kent John Samp-
son e said Cockburn, taking pinch.
ever sen he was that high" was the ready
reply, the witness indicating with his hand
the alleged altitude.
IAN dye think moo, atween you an me-"
said the barrlster in his most lnsinuatlng
Scotch manner, that there's anything Until
the cratur!'
~ would ma lppen him wi bull CALI
would not trust HIM with the guardianship
of a bull Cal, WAS the instant and brilliant
rejolnder.
The end was attained through the convul.
slons OF the court.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-09-14

A suburban gentleman having expressed
willingness to give the use of his field to ball
practice, was invited to witness the game by
the er''efn club. on Saturday, and in turn
the cIu'' were invited 70 attend his funeral on
Monday. As the widow Faithfully observed.
"none It EN- could have known that the bnt
would slip rs it did."-Donbu,y Nens.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-09-14

DE-. Hcnry's Root and Plant Pills
Mild yet thorough-no nausea or griping-en.
t;rely vesetablc-grcatliv liver remedy. Price o
cents. Sold BY Druggists.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-09-14

It is the great household remedy. pleasantto
take, yet potent for the prevention and cure Of
diseases. It is better than Btters, Cordial.
Buchu or Sarsaparil!a. Sold by Druggists
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-09-14
Mrs. waitco mb's Syrup.

The great soothing remedy. Price only IS
cents. Gives rest to the mother and health to
the caild Sold by Druggists.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-05-17
LAW REPORTS.

First GIlnncsry Court Chancellor Nor
gan.
The argument in the case of Levi vs.
Easter was concluded yesterday, and
the case submitted. The following cases
were decided: Sigler VS. Cash; Bradley
VS. Cash; Cicalla VS. Boggiano; Cash vs.
Johnson; Samuel Robinson vs. Ellen
Robinson, petition for divorce, granted
This is motion day. Court meets at
nine O'Clock.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-05-17
WORKINGMEN'S STRIKE.
The Discomfort among the Working
Glasses Assuming Huge Proportions
Troops Called Out to Suppress
the Increasing Troubles,

DETROIT, May 6.-Information from
HoughtOn last night regarding the strike
in the copper mines, states that Tuesday
morning portion of the workmen who
were satisfied with the terms offered by
the mining superintendent declared a
wish to 90 to work, and upon proceed
ing to do so were interfered with. A
Sheriff being notified, he summoned one
hundred special deputies from among
the citizens of Hancock and Houghton
TO protect the WOrkmen. -Four leaders
of the strike were arrested and placed
under an armed guard of sixteen to take
TO the jail at Houghton, thirteen miles
distant. One mile from Calumet six
hundred armed men rescued the prison.
ers from the Sheriff S force, which, being
so largely outnumbered, gave them up
on the demand of the strikers, who
made many threats in case they were
interfered with, but injured none.
Many women joined in the attack on
the guards.
A meeting of the strikers was held on
Tuesday afternoon, and a few were in
favor of resuming work, believing all
that could be reasonably asked had been
complied with by the mining superin-
tendents.. The majority thought other
wise and decided not to work except on
the eight-hour rule. All are satisfied
with the wages offered.
The arrival of troops are anxiously
awaited and the expectation of their
presence soon, had already had some
effect. At the SehOoleraft, Franklin,
Quincy and Pewabic mines, some men
have returned to their work and as far
as heard from, have not been inter-
fered with. A few are clamOrous and in
elined to boisterous talk. AS a rule
the strikers are quiet but firm in their
demands. The leaders counsel temper
anee and sobriety, which up TO the pres
ent time has not been infringed. No
injury has been done to property. The
total number Of persons now engaged in
the strike, and will not themselves
work or permit Others to do so, is tive
thousand. The troops are expected to
reach Houghton tomorrow. 1t is sup
p0sed that the moral effect of their
presence will be sufficient to restore or
der and obedience to the legal authori-
ties. A number of miners are on their
way, having been previously employed
to work in the mines. The only danger
to be apprehended now Is that they may
be intetfered with by the discontented
strikers. Mr.. Agassiz, President Of the
Calumet and Hercta mines, has left De-
troit and viii reach the scene of disturb
anee Friday.
= HAMILTON, CANADA, May 16.-The
worlIingmen's trade societies, to the
number Of several thousand, paraded
yesterday TO support the men ON strike
and to celebrate the concessions of some
employers TO the nine-hou rule.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-05-17
.@lg,S@ 90

The number OF eases ON the Federal Court
docket VIII not fall short of three thousand
annually; many OF them on the admiralty
side OF the docket, of the highest Importance,
growing outof the extensive and constantly
increasing commerce on the Mississippi
river. f.s
Mr.. Speaker, 1 have given con-
densed statement OF the commerce,
postal, and Federal Court business of the
city of Memphis. doubt whether there
is a city on this continent, or elsewhere,
with double her population, that can
make such an exhibit. Think of it; a
city of between fifty and sixty thousand
people, whose wholesale and retail dry
goods and grocery trade reached the
large sum of seventy-one million two
thousand three hundred and fifty-six
dollars; whose exports of the one staple
alone (eotton) reaches forty million dol
lars; whose postal receipts pay into the
treasury daily two hundred and one dol
lars and eighty cents.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-05-17
indiana Republieans IN Conventton.

LOUISVILLE, May 16.-The Repub-
lican Congressional Convention Of the
Second District of Indiana was held at
Jacksonville to-day. DR.. D. w. Voyles,
postmaster of New Albany, was nOmi-
mated for Congress. Resolutions were
adopted denouncing the Greeley move
ment, indorsing Grant, and favoring his
denomination. The Republican candi-
dates for Auditor and Secretary of State
spoke in the morning. General Thomas
NJ. Browne, Republican candidate for
Governor, spoke this evening.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-05-17

The Turf Field and Farm announces
that a gentleman stands ready TO back
John Deery, who, at last advices, was
in Chicago, toplay the aforementioned
first-class experts, one after another:
VIM. Goldthwait, Melvin Foster, Mau-
rice DAILY, and Cyrille Dion. The
game is to be three-ball, six hundred
points up, on a five by tea carom table,
and with two and three-eighths-in
balls; each game for two hundred and
fifty dollars, or five hundred dollars a
side, play or pay, and all six to take
place in this city.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-05-17
New York Press on the Alabama Back
Down.


The World this morning says that the
publication of the correspondence be-
tween Washington and London, shows
eltruckling of President Grant and
the humiliating position in which he
has placed the American government.
The Times says: " If we have made a
mistake in putting in indirect claims,
the nation is surely strong enough TO say
So and abandon them. If what is
equally probable, that our agents in the
negotiation have been too eager in our
service, and have asked for more than
they could get, it is no great blunder,
and one which the nation will readily
forgive; but what the people would not
easily forgive is that so grand a principle
as referring international difficulties to
courts of arbitration should thus be over
thrown in its first application by foolish
pride OF obstinacy. The best portion of
the nation have at length grasped firm
ly at the principle Of arbitration, and are
disposed TO make fair trial of it as a
new method Of right reason and a new
promoter of peace and good will. 1t will
be an intense disappointment to them to
see this effort come to naught, merely
because We have asked too much and
now stand by our demands. To let all
this agreement and reference to arbitra-
tors fall to the ground, because our nego-
tiators had claimed an unreasonable
amount and kind Of damages, would be
the hight of fOlly.n
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-05-17
A Card from General Hancock.

MILWAUKEE, May IA special to
the Daily Sentinel, dated st. Paul, 18th,
says the Dispatch this evening contains
the following card from General Han
cock:
Editors St. Paul Dispatch:
In your paper of the fifteenth instant,
reproduced from the Cincinnati En-
qWrer, appears paragraph attributing
to me an expression grossly disrespect-
full to the President of the United
States. 1 desire through your columns
to state that my instincts as a soldier
would never have permitted me to use
any language which could be construed
into disrespect or disp4ragement of my
superior officer Respectfully,
(Signed) WINFIELD :. HANCOCK.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-05-17
NEW YORK DEMOCRACY.
Reassembling Of the State Democratic
Convention at ROchester-List Of
Delegates to the Baltimore
Convention.

ROCHESTER, May 16.-The Demo
cratic State Convention reassembled
this morning. The following delegates
at large were chosen to the Baltimore
Convention: John T. Hoffman, DelOs
DeWolf, H. c. Murphy and James
Lord. Among other delegates are
Congressman Fox, S. G.. Cox and Kin
sella, also Augustus Schell and Sheriff
Brennan.
After filing the list of delegates the
convention adjourned sine die.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-05-17
The Japanese Fair.

The Japanese fair is to be opened soon
at Kiato, the former residence of the
Mikado, and the hOt-bed of the anti
foreign party. Foreigners forwarding
three hundred dollars to their consul for
good behavior may visit here for seven
ty days. This move is made to test for
eigners in the country. If their Behavior
is troublesome TO the government, no
doubt Iwakura will be ordered to keep
Japan a sealed book.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-05-17
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

DENMARK, BROWNSVILLE & DURHAMvILLE)
RAILROAD, ENGINEERS s OFFICE,
BR0wNSVILLE, Tenn, May l5, lS72 }
CEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
y this Office until the 18th day of June, for
the graduation of that portion of this line be-
tween Brownsville and Durhamyille, in Lau-
derdale county, a distance OF fourteen miles.
Plans, pronles, estimate sheets OF work and
Information furnished at this office, ON and
after the 10th day of June.
Bids must be based upon cash payments.
The Company reserve the right 10 reject any
and all bids whose terms may not be consid-
cred satisfactory.
w. D. PICKETT,
rovIT Chief EngfUaar
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-05-17

our committee comeup with resolutions,
and whilst ] voted for all of them, and
expect TO go to Nashville and advocate
their adoption, must say I have sound
misgivings about them. / am no con-
stitutional lawyer; don't know wheth-
er we can abolish anybody or anything
or not. left that to our lawyer. He
knows don't. So hoping for reform,
] remain TAXPAYER.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-05-17
VALHERMOSO SPRINGS,
Morgan County, North Alabama.
iodine, White and Black sulphur, Chel-
ybcate and EreestOne waters
in great abundance.

THIS celebrated watering place, located in
Il the switzerland of the South, and which
has been visited by crowds of fnvalids during
the last fifty years, but has been closed for the
last few years, is now REOPENED 10 al such as
desire to improve their health. We have in
our possession many testimonials bearing evil
dence to the cures that have been effected in
rheumatism, Neuralgia. Asthma and many
other ailments, which can be seen in our cir
culars, that will be freely circulated, and for
warded to any one making their wishes
known. We win try to render our guests as
comfortable as possible, and our table shall be
supplied with the best the country affords, in
abundance and good style. The scenery Is ro-
mantle, and The location healthy.
We will take pleasure in answering all let
ters of inquiry regarding the Springs.
Address, via Decatur,
mVl7 ]. r. PAYNTER 4 SON.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-05-17

New ORLEANS, May 16.-Flour-
dull Xxx, 81 5097 IS; low to choice
xxx, s. 2501O 25. Corn, scarce and
higher; mixed 75c; white 76c. Oats firm; (;
goose. Bran, 81 40. Hay quiet;
praire, S32@33; choice, S34@35. Pork
dull; mess, S14 75 asked. Bacon firm at
sc, 5sc, 53c, 73c, 7gc, Ssc. Hams-sugar
cure, 11@114c. Lard scarce, but good
export demand; tierce, packers, Sc; re-
fined, 93@10c; keg, kettle, l03c; refined,
lie. Sugar, good demand; inferior, &c;
common, 7(a74c; fair to fully fair, 89
9Ic. Molasses scarce and in good de-
mand; plantation 4Sc; common ferment-
ing, 35c; fermenting, 45c; prime, 521e.
Whisky firmer at S23695c. Coffee in
good iohhing demand.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-05-17
Nebraska state Republican Convention.

OMAHA, NEB., May 16.-The State
Republican Convention met at Lincoln
indorsing the administration, and favor
ing an amendment to the constitution
providing that Senators, Postmasters,
and other Federal offices shall be elected
directly by the people, aud favoring the
dedication of the public lands to home
stead and pre-emption purposes. The
meeting adjourned till this morning,
when delegates wereappointed to attend
the Philadelphia Convention.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-05-17

COLUMBUS, OHIO, May 16.-A meet
ing of colored Republicans was held in
this city tonight, at which resolutions
We're passed recommending Grant for
President and Dennison for Vice Presi-
dent. After a series of resolutions CEN
suring the Liberal movement, the con-
ventiOn adjourned.