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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-16
B. 81 o. r. r.

The Baltimore american says that by the Ist
Of June next the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
will open the direct line from Washington to
the Point Of Rocks, there connecting with the
main stem and reducing the time TO Pittsburs
and Cincinnati two or three hours, and avoid
ing all changes and transfers This piece of
road, though only forty-two miles long was
estimated to cost S2,CC0,C Geo, ard one single
mile upon it, near tie mouth Of the Manocacy
river, has already cost nearly 100000. The
country between Washington and Harpers
Ferry consists Of a series Of bold, almost noun
famous hills, which are crossed travcrsely by
streams emptyiug into the Potomac, and this
road is TO leap every stream on a high and
costly bridge, and then plunge Immediately
into a heavy rock tunnel. In one place lO0,-
600 cubic yards of rock aud earth bad to be
moved. Some of the cuts are so feet deep,
and many Of the cmbanknents CO feet high.
The cuts are only Is feet wide at the bottom,
and only ten men can work in each end Of the
cut-in some cases progressing no more than
25 feet in one month
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-16

Wilson maintained his position until be saw
the Senators take their hats and the President
leave the chair, when he turned round and
laughed the audience cheered, aud the exhi-
bition wound up by our friend j. NJ. Laidley
shedding tears Of JOY at the defeat of the bill,
and COL Swami and Senator Wilson embrace
ing fondly like two lovers who had been lost
to each other for years The curtain dropped;
the Legislature expired aud the epitaph
which Billy Prinsle placed over his pig would
not be inappropriate over the departed body Of
democratic Lawmakers.
"Whea Il lived, it lived in clover,
When 1t died. il died all over"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-16
Presidential Ticket.

We notice that our contemporary Of the
lUqiHia Free Press has unfulled the banner
Of DAVIS aud PAEREs for the presidency and
vice-presideucy. IL makes the short. curt
declaration that "this ticket suits us and
so takes up the gauntlet. We second the
motion. We believe that Judge Davis will.
if elected to the Chief Magistracy, administer
the Government in the iuteres, Of the people
and not for the benefit Of any particular party,
and this is all W, Of the South should demand.
We should Ike the Conservative press Of The
South % speak ont. The Labor Reform tick
ct can be consistently supported by every man
In the South aud we believe il will be-alwayS
excepting the scalawags We are for peace,
and quiet, and compromise, and since we did
not succeed IN erecting a Southern Couiedera-
cy, we are now for the country, and our lrhole
country. We DO not Intend that any man
shall Guido us ia loyalty to the old flag
ROLL on THE BALL, say we-MUtiRs-
it-g Salesman.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-16
ORCHARD,
WEST VIRGINIA:

AT RULES held IN the Clerks 0nice Of tie
N Circuit Court Of jefferson County, Oh TIE
first Monday in March, 1872,
r. B. WASHINGTON, Executor of John \.
Washington,
as
ELLA B. WASHINGTON, Alniu't'x Of Lew
is W. Washington, and IN her own right
aswidow. James b. Washington, +. Glenn
Perine and Eliza his wife, II Irvine Key
ser, and Mary, bis wife, William de II.
Washington, infant.
The object of this suit is TO charge on the
real estate of Lewis W. Washington, deceased,
the amount Of ju lsInent recovered against
him by John A. Washington Executor, for
the sum Of Sl6S9.G7, with interest thereon
from the 18th day Of September, 1870, and
for $l5.9 81, costs Of suit, and to obtain decree
for the sale Of said real estate for the amount
of said Judgment aud 70 the amount Of the
debts Of such other creditors Of said i. w.
Washington decd, as may come in ard cortrit-
ute to the costs Of this suit.
And it appearing upon aft lavit filed in this
suit that the said James i. Washington, T..
Glenn perine, Eliza, lis wife, and H. Irvine
Keyser and Mary, bis wife, are not residents Of
this State, they are hereby required to appear
within one month after due publication of this
order, and do what is necessary to protect
their interests in this matter. II is further
ordered that copy Of this order be published
once u week for four successive weeks ia sumo
newspaper in said county, and posted at the
front door Of the Court House thereof ou the
first Monday after the date Of this order
Teste- w. A. CllAPLlNE,
Clerk g. g.
Cooke KENNEDY, 20.
March @ 1872
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-16
The Constitutional Convention.

We have information from the Capital
which encourages the belief that the labors Of
the Convention are drawing to close, and the
result viii be such as will meet the expecta-
tons and favor Of the people.
Our representatives have labored indecatisa-
bly,, and their work viii bear the closest scru-
tiny Of their constituency. They have been
faithful 20 the trust rsposed in them, aud have
commanded the respect of their associates.
We understand the old County Court sys-
TEN, with slight amendments, will be incorpo-
rated The jurisdiction Of Magistrates 100.
as at preseut-w;ll be retained. This judicial
district, as VIC stated in our last paper, will be
composed Of the COUNTIES Of jefferson, Berkeley
aud Morgan.
We are indebted to Mr.. Trayers fer the Re
port Of the Committee on Fiuance, Corpora
tisus, Gc. .,f which be is chairmau) aud re-
ere, our inability TO publish it this week. A
synopsis Of the remarks Of Mr. Faulkner upon
au amendment 90 the 5,l section Of the Re-
port on Taxation and Finance, sent US by q
friend. was received too late for publication in
this issue
We have seen several letters from members
ftle C.uven;i1u-a.l Of which speak eucour-
a.iusly Of The progress made.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-16
LoTs, LOTs.
Public Sale.

HAVING Sold and Decided my undivided half
III of the Farm to James B. Clipp, that we pur-
chased of Joshua Clipp, and with full determine
ton to discontinue farming, will sell at Public
Sale, on the farm of James b. Cpp, formerly the
farm Of Joshua Clipp, a miles from Myers Ford
on the east side OF the Shenandoah River, about 3
miles from Shannondae Springs, and immediate
ly on the county road leading fl ON Myers Ford to
LoudOun county, on
TUESDAY, MARCH 26TH, 1872,
Ny divided half Of Personal Property to-wits
2No. Brood and Work Mares, i No. Work
and Riding Horse, 5 years old; Colt ~ years
old, Colts year old;
3 Cows with calves by their side, 2 yearling
Calves, thoroughbred Spike-horned Durham
Bull 2years old, out of 0sburn's herd;
IL SouthdOwn and Cotswold Ewes;
No. ! Chester Brood Sow and Pigs ! Essex
Brood Sow and Pigs, Shoats offine size;
Gearing for horses complete several sets
Plough Gears; 4-horse Wagon, l Cart and Har-
ness; Corn Crusher, a lot OF Grain Bags;
3-horse Barshare Plough, 2-horse do. Sin
gle, Double and Tribble Trees Double and
Single Shovel Ploughs; 3-horse and l 2-horse
Harrow; Jaekscrew and Carpenter Tools; Log
Chains, Fifth Chains and But Chains; Barrels Of
Vinegar, Set Cooper Tools, complete; Wheat
Fan, Grain Cradles, Moving Scythes, Rakes,
Forks, Scoop Shovels Grubbing Hoes, Picks,
Hogsheads, Tubs, Barrels, lot old Iron, Potatoes
by the bushel, OF fine quality VICE Anvil, Digging
Iron, and many other articles too numerous TO
mention, suallf kept on farm.
HOUSEHOLD d KITCHEN FURNITURE 4:
Feather Beds, Bedsteads and Bedding Plates,
Dishes, Knives and Forks, Tables, Barrels Flour,
Dried Peaches and Apples, and many other useful
articles not mentioned.
TERMS or SALE "A Credit of Twe.Ye
Months will be given on all sums over Five Dollars
under that amoDnt Cash. Notes 70 bear Interest
from cate, paid at maturity the Interest will be
RENTED. NOproperty to be removed until Terms
are complied with. Sale to commence at 10 clock.
EaS~ Refreshments will be provided for all who
attend HIRAM q. CLlPP.
J. d. PorrERFIELD, Auctioneer.
Mar Ic -.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-16
Some ofthe Acts and Joint Resolutions
Passed by the Legislature of West
Virginia at TIE Regular Session in
1879.

An act to change the names of Chapline and
Averill townships, in Jefferson County.
TO increase the capital stock Of the Cross
Roads and Summit Point Turnpike Company,
in the county Of jefferson.
Authorizing the Board Of Supervisors Of
Jefferson County to issue county bonds.
Extending the time for returning the delin-
quent list Of Jefferson County, and for other
purposes.
70 amend Gan Act to incorporate Kable-
town and Bloomery Turnpike Company.
Authorizing the payment of sum Of money
to Jacob EyersoIe OF Berkeley County, expen-
ded by him IN support Of lunatics.
Authorizing the extension of the corporate
limits of the town Of Martinsburg
To establish branch Normal School at
ShepherdStown, Jefferson County.
To excluded specific period from the COM
putation of the time within which certain suits,
proceedings and appeals may be brought, in
stituted and taken
To authorize the extension Of the Shenan-
doah Valley railroad through the counties Of
Monroe, Summers, Mercer and Mcdowell and
for the enlargement Gifts chartered powers.
Authorizing the trustees of the II. +. Church
in Middleway, Jefferson County TO sell and con-
yey property
To amend the charter Of Harper's Ferry and
Smithfeld Turnpike Company.
Incorporating the Shenandoah River Navi-
CATION Company.
Providing for ascertaining the amount Of
public property, and its value, destroyed in tie
State by the Federal army during the late civil
war.
For the relief Of persons against whom
judgments have been rendered for acts growing
out of the late war between the Government
Of the United States and part Of the people
thereof.
Levying tax Of FIVE cents or the hundred
dollars for hospital purposes.
Making SheriffS responsible for school
moneys that may come into their hands.
Releasing the title Of the State in certain
lands in Jefferson County belonging to Ed
ward w. Miller, sold for taxes, and purchased
by the State, en- condition that the taxes prop
erly dSe thereon, be first paid.
Prohibiting tie Board Of Supervisors of
Jefferson County from issuing any more bonds
under authority Of certain acts, passed March
2, 1869, and June 26, 1865.
To authorize the Board Of Supervisors of
Jefferson County to refund to Mrs. Elizabeth
S. Shepherd certain county and township taxes,
enormously assessed on personal property.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-16

FENHE House in Charlestown now occupied by
Mason E. Young, possession given on the Is
day Of April, 1872. Also for Rent, Fifty-twC
Acres of Land two miles East of Leetown, adjon
ing the farms OF Mrs. Jcanie \. Wallace, John NJ
COyle and others.
FOR SALE.
About Seventeen Acres Of splendid Timber al
" Bellewood" three miles North OF Charlestown
adoiring the farms of Mrs. C. N. Mix, J. G. Hurst
and }. Z. Wyatt. Apply to
X. 4. HURST, or
Mar. l6, lS72-5t. JOHN T. GIBSON, in.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-16
Tax Payers take Notice.

VENHE taxes for the year 1871. are now long
II over due, and must positively lie paid,
and that promptly. County orders and Claims
are pressing Inc for payment, and to meet and
satisfy these urgent demands. | am compelled
to enforce collections, strictly aud rigidly and
without respect TO persons.
Immediate attention aud compliance with
this the last notice will save trouble and costs.
GEORGE ". CHASE,
Charlestown, Sheriff
March, l6, 1872.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-16
TERMS OF SALE.
Public Sale.

A s am going TO quit farming, viii sell 30 the
~ highest bidder, on the farm OF DR.. Wallace,
two miles East of Leetown, on Charlestown road
Tuesday. March 10, 1879,
The following Personal Property
Two Head Work Horses,
Eour. Fine Mules.
One two-year old Bull, three Ncarling Calves,
Three Brood Sows-2 with pigs by them;
Thirteen Shna,s one 4-horse Wagon and Bed
Four sets Of Wagon Gears, nearly new;
Six sets of Plough Gear, one Wagon Saddle (;
Six Brides and Collars, Wagon Line,
Two sets Boat Harness. nearly new;
One Sprcader Chain, Breast and Fifth Chains,
One Gum Spring Drill
Ono Biggy Horse Rake,
Two three horse Ploughs 3-horse Harrow;
One Corn Harrow, one Corn COvererj
-Four Double Shovel Plougbs,
Two Single Shovel PlouEhs,
Treble, Double and Single Trees,
Three Stands of Bees, one Grindstonc,
Ten or twelve Bushels Of Seed Potatoes,
One Carriage, for or horses, and Harness,
One Grain Cradle, Rakes, Forks, Shoyels,
MattOcks and Spades, half bl. Tar, and many
other articles not necessary to mention.
TERMS-Eight months credit on all sums over
Ten Dollars, the purchaser giving bond and APP
maturity all sums OF Ten Dollars and under, the
cash will be required. No property to be removed
until settled FOR. Sale TO commence at 10 O'Clock
JAMES LLOYD.
j. ID. PorTERFIELD, Auctionccr.
March 1877
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-16

NEW CHURCH HYMNAL-chesp edison
~ very low, Just received and will always be
found at VS.. MAS0N'S.
March 10, 1872.
HENRY Carbolic Salve, Heiskelrs celebrated
ii Ointment for letter, &c, for sale by
Mar. lG lS72 W. :. MASON.
ITO Farmers, Millers and Owners Of Stationary
i Engines. We will have the lst Of next week
a cheap article of Castor Oil for LubricatiDg pur-
poses, especially adapted to Machinery and We
hicles. This Oil has long been known to be the
Lee; lubricator particularly for heavy Machinery,
it stands low temperature, lasts longer than any
other Oil, wears entirely away leaving no residue
and we are prepared to offer it at prices a little
above the price OF Lard Oil. Use the best it is
cheapest. w. 5. MASON.
Mar. 10, 1872.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-16
NOTICE.

TINE annual meeting Of Stockholders Of the
Bank ct Charlestown, will be held at their
banking house on Monday the first day Of April
next
GEORGE 4. FORTIFIED
Cashier.
March Ic. IsT2-3t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-16

1Ir John NJ Robinson, President Of the
Richmond aud fredericksburg Railroad Com
paLy. while carving a piece Of meat at his own
table 10 Baltimore, tue other DAY, accidentally
cut DIS wrist with a carving kuife. indicting a
very painful wound, from which he bled very
pryiusciy lis condition is repvsieJ as serious.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-16
93rd day of March, 1872,
Sale
OF
Mountain Retreat
NEAR HAMPERS FERRY.

y n conformity 10 and in pursuance OF GER
d tain DEGREES made April rs, 1870, Noyem-
Der 80, 1870 and December %, 1871, in the
cause FIR. Rion Lucas aud Others, plaintiffs, Is.
Robert Lucas, administrator of Edward Lucas,
deceased, and others, defendants, depending in
the Circuit Court Of Jefferson County, West
Virginia the undersigned Sheriff Of Jefferson
County, appointed by the Decree last above
mentioned to make sale Of the
"Mountain Retreat Farm,
In the bill and proceedings in said cause NEIL
toned, will offer at Public Sale, to the highest
bidder. 10 front of the Court House, in Charles
town, Jefferson County, West Virginia, on
Friday the 9Th of April, 1879,
At u o'clock Noon, a VALUABLE TRACT
OF LAND containing about 2G9t ACRES
known as Mountain Retreat" known also as
Coons' Farm, lying aud being in Jefferson
County, West Virginia, on the Blue Ridge
about three miles from the town OF larperS
Ferry. This farm belonged to the late CD.
Edward Lucas, formerly paymaS,er at the
United States Armory at Harpers Ferry
The improvements consist Of
Two Comfortable Tenements
For Dwellings, Smoke House, Spring House,
Cabling, &C., Sc. 1t is most desirable pro-
perty-the location healthy and blessed with
pure mir and water, and deserves its name
Besides its other advantages it is capable Of
being made srster:,tc grazing farm. 1t has.
on it a good
ORCHARD,
And is, besides, admirably adapted to the
growth Of Fruit Of every description, especial
ly Of Grapes and Peaches, aud is convenient to
Market Any person desiroUs Of securing n
comfortable home and valuable property, by
investing here will obtain both.
TERMS OF SALE.
One fourth cash, and the balance in two equal
payments in one and two years the purchaser
or purchasers to give bonds with personal Sc
curity for the deferred payments. same to bear
interest from the day Of sale, and the tide to
be withheld until the further order Of the
Court.
Above sale is peremptory.
GEO. ". CHASE,
March ., 1872. Sheriff.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-16
FOR SALE.
HOUSE FOR RENT.

rJ,HE Dwelling House in Charlestown, at presen,
occupied BY Mr.. Jonathan Haines, Is for rent
Possession given the lsto April. FOrparticuisr:
apply To the undersigned.
Mnrch 2, lsI2. GEO. W. DOiERS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-16
Executors Notice.

A Ii persons indebted to the Estate Of the late
Y DR.. Jno. A. Straith, are requested to settle
at once with the undersigned, and those having
demands will present them for psymentto
~ 5. WHITE,
Mar. ?, Is72-3t. Executor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-16
Sherif's Sale.

pY virtue Of an Execution to me directed,
ID issued from the Circuit Court of Jefferson
County, in the case of Wells j. Hawks VS.. w.
II. H. Roper and others, have levied upon,
as the property Of said w. II. H. Roper,
SIX WORK HORSES.
Which will sell at Public Auction, before the
front door Of the Court House Of said County,
On the Sth day of April, 1872,
Being tie Second Monday of said month, to
satisfy said Debt, Interest aud Costs.
By TERMS CASH
GEO. w. CHASE, Sheriff.
Charlestown, March Is, 1872.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-16
Public Sale
Very Desirable and Valuable
TOWN PROPERTY
AT Harper's Ferry, w. Virga.


AT Harper's Ferry, w. Virga.
On the 18th ofApriI 1872,
VNHE Very Valuable Property owned by and
i known as the Wm. Richards Houses and Lots
will be sold.
HOUSE No. /.
is the long and well-established Business House
the West side of Shenandoah street, IS feet
front. having large and convenient Store Room,
and Warehouse adjoining, both in complete order,
and occupied by Mr.. Il. +. Leisenring Merchant
who is now doing q splendid business, the stand
being one Of the best in the town for town and
country trade. Above the Store is a convenient
DWELLING
With Five Rooms also, Back Building with 8
Rooms, all in good order, and the Third Story
owned and occupied by the Masonic Lodge, all Of
easy access. This Store, Warehouse aud Dwell
ling is under rent at S25S and is considered low
rent. The Building is of Stone Masonry, subsian-
TALLY built
House No. 9.
This consists of the ruins left by the Wa OF one
of the Oldest and well adapted business houses in
the town. 1t is in the centre of the Town, two
doors rom the corner of High and Shenandoah
Streets, with front of 80 feet on Shenandoah
Street, running back TO a IL foot Alley. With a
moderate outlay, this can be made the most desi-
rable Business site in the town, it having the adj
vantage of being above high water mark, and yet
in the centre of business.
LOTS, LoTs.
Two Lots on Camp Hill, adjoining the Methods.
Parsonage, beautifully located for Private Resi-
dence. They command splendid view Of sur
rounding country, in all directions.
TERMS OF SALE:
One Third Cash, the balance in one and two
years, equal payments, with Interes, from day of
sale, and secured by lien on the property.
Sale to commence at II O'Clock, NJ, in front Of
the Property. WA. RICHARDS,
By coward TEARNEY, Agent.
J. d. PoTTERFIELD. Auctioneer.
Harper's Ferry, March l6, lsT2-ts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-16

On the 18th ofApriI IS12,
TNHE Very Valuable Property owned by and
i known as the VIM. Richards Houses and Lots
will he sold
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-16
FOR RENT.

March IG, ls72-8t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-02-12

VEGETINE is made exclusively from the Juices
of carefully selected barks, roots and herbs, and 80
strongly concentrated that it will electually erad
cate from the system every faint of SCRoFULA,
SCROFULOUS HUMOR, TUMORS CANCER, CANCER
Gus HUMOR, ERYsIPELAs, SALT RHEUM SYPHI.
LITIC DISEASES, CANKER, FAINTNEss AT THE
STOMACH and all diseases that arise from impure
blood Sciatica, InfammatOry and Chronic Rheum-
atism, Neuralgia, Gout and Spinal Complaints, can
only be edectually cured through the blood.
For ULCERS and ERUPTIvE DISEASES of the SKIN,
PUsTULEs, PIMPLEs, BLOTCHES, BoILs, letter
SCALDHEAD and RINGwoRM, VEGETINE has new
er failed to effect permanent cure.
For PAINS IN THE BACK, KIDNEY COMPLAINTS,
DRoPsY, FEMALE WEAKNESS, LEUCORRAGA, aris-
ing from internal liberation, and uterine diseases
and General Debility, VEGETINE acts directly up
on the causes of these complaints. 1t nvgorates
and strengthens the whole system acts upon the
secretive organs, allays Inflammation, cures ulcer
alton and regulates the bowels.
For CATARRH, DYSPEPSIA, HABITUAL CosTIvE.
NESS, PALPIrATIoN OF THE HEART, HEADACHE,
PILES, NERVOUSNESS and General Prostration of
the Nervous System, no medicine has ever given
such perfect satisfaction the NEGETINE. 1t
Purifies the blood, cleanses all of the organs and
possesses controlling power over the Nervous
system.
The remarkable cures effected by vEGETINE
have induced many physicians and apothscares
whom we know to prescribe and use it in their own
families.
In fact, vEGETINE is the best remedy yet dis.
covered for the above diseases and is the only re-
liable BLOOD PURIFIER yet placed before
Prepared by II. n. STEVENS, Boston, Mass.
Price sl,25. Sold by all Druggists. eow3m7
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-02-12

the prison. They inquired into the disci.
pine, and learned that immuring in the dun
geon, with consequent addition Of time spent
there to sentence, is the most severe punish
ment resorted to, and this is not frequently
inflicted.
The Prison as now conducted is very diff
ferent affair from what it was ten years ago
Then it produced only eight or ten thousand
dollars worth of manufactures, we believe,
whereas its gross sales in the last year were
more than $4,000. Judging from such an
inspection as the legislative committee were
able to make of the Prison, the people of the
state have every reason to be gratified at its
present management and condition. 1t form
cry cost from ten to twenty thousand dollars
year over all its earnings, but it has recent
~ become self-supporting. The last year its
earnings were S6,59l.64 more than its ex-
penses.