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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-01
Commissioners Notice.

In the Circuit Court Of Jefferson Count,
West Virginia.
RICHARD b. WASHINGTON. Executor u
john \. Washington. decreased
against 10 Chaucey
ELLA b. WASHINGTON. administrators or
Lewis ~ Washington .li BOO icr ovu
night Hs Widow. james b. Washington.
J. Glenn Prrile and Eliza Dds wife. h
irvine Krysar and Mau bis wife. atl
William De Il. Washington. infant.
Extract from Depce m IoruIog ~ ss,. IN
aay az FiruaH 1870:
"On application Of tho plaintiff by ha
counsel. iu hi, cause, aud 10 appearing THAT
a decree was pronounced therein 90 the 81 day
of May 1872, committing tAe cause tu james
d. Faymsu, then a Commissioner ul tts
Court with orders, inter aI,d, 90 ,,uic tie g..
coun, of Ella b. Washington. 20. a.u.u.suu-
trix Of Lows ~ Ws,Iir.t H. '.r,a-nI. a.I
70 audit the debts Of said ntc,taie &C., an-.
10 report 10 the premises; aud another "l..,'
having been made 90 said cause 20 The NuvCa
Der Term, 1872 ol sand Cunt. directing auI
Commissioner TO settle The accounts OF s...
Ella Z. Washington, as admiu.slutuX a
aforesaid, and the said James y. Faymsu La,-
luz gone out Of Office. without maxim. any rc-
port under said DEGREES; aud 81 beiug uotcssI-
~ and proper that SAID accounts he token, 10
Is adjudged. ordered and de,r.cI Old. l-fl dav
of February, 1873, IL vacation, hat tais cause
be committed CD C.sJu More a C.mmIe. ODER
Of said Court. aiti orders tJ settle a aI-
muistmrou account aud o. take a,..glt of
O "a Iabfs al said fI'a.t.Io ANA DOL. II. raf.ff
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-01
SPRING TRADE.

Among the goods we now offer a choice lot Of
Silk Gimps and Fringes-all cheap.
An auction drive Of Silk Gimps at2 and l5c per
ward. thew are worth II and Ice whC esale to-day.
Hamburg Edges at 3. and II and worth 49, 70
and Csc. Hamburg Edges at Is, p aud 25, worth
IS. 80 and 37%; Hamburg lpsertings ~ to 81,
worth Is to as Lace Edges lnsertings &C Hpii
Hemstitch Initial Embroidered and Hemmed
Hdkis. from S 10 SOC; Ladies' Double Button Kids
81 20. worth Sl45; Gents Kids 81, in cdors;
Gents !Fur-topped Kids indies Stamped Skirts
s.. worth s.. So Silk Mixture Dress Goods 45c,
worth CO Satines in various shades, at cost;
French and English Herinos at a bargaini yapa-
nese silk Stripes reduced 10 cost Black Alpacas
35c worth ~; Black Iustre Alpacas NJ IS, worth
IS. Black Mohair Alpacas at so, so and 70, cant
be bought ut wholesale for the money Mems
SHIRTS and Drawers, fine Ncrino, at IS and 80 cts.
Elegant ASSOT'tm cnt
ofLadies' Corsets from 75to SlS5 for Thomp-
SONS Glove-Fitting; Ladies, Gents and Child
ren's Hose. N prices; Ladies and Gents Paper
Collars at any price; Six Spools Cotton zoo ydsl
for zoe; Paper and Envelopes all kinds; lot OF
Xmas tricks must be closed out at some price
! gross-l2 dozen-l44 Shirt Buttons for cents
Cisrk's Spool Cotton &c spool or zoe per dozen
TEN PR. LADIES' AND CENTS ARCTIC
SHOES AT Sl.5O, WORTH $40.
There is not an-article offer you that has not
been reduced. and considering the advance in the
markets is well worthy the consideration OF all
persons hunting for Cheap Goods
CALL AT THE
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-01

Jefferson County Industrial Society

90 Friday evening og last week, the qUes-
ton Should not the people of this county
encourage abe Immigration Of farmers OF small
means. vith a view 20 dividing cur lands into
small farms and increasing the amount Of our
agricultural products was discussed by
Msssrs. ". L. Wilson and j. V. Simmons, in
the Affirmative aud j. NJ. Mason and w. E.
T-uujle. iu the negative.
Ougb, the Town Council Of Charlestown
60 issue Corporation Bonds and apply the pro-
cesis 90 the erection ola Market House %
D,spusab.-Joseph TnpneT, %. Il. Cock
rim and A. w. Hawks, in the affirmative; and
C.eon Moore, Andrew Hunter and w. Z.
T-ucl-s ja.tHs negative, the topic selected for
debate a, che meeting tbs week, win be IN
der discussion at the time we so to press.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-01

or Chronic and Acute Rheumatism, Neuralgia,
Eumbag6, Sciatica, Kidney, and Nervous Diseases,
after years of suffering, by taking Dr.. FlrlEE'S
VEGErABLE RHEUMATIC SYRUF-thc scientific dis
covery off. =. Filter, NJ. D., a regular graduate
physician with whom we are personally acluaint-
Cd Who has for 80 years treated these diseases ex
cIusively with astonishing results. We believe IL
our christian duty, after elaboration 10 cousccn-
touslv request sufferers 70 IL, especially per
sons in moderate circumstances who cannot afford
20 waste money and time on worthless mixture
As clergvmen we seriously ieel the deep rrspousi-
bilty resting on as in publicly endorsing this med
iciue. Bet our knowledge and experience Of be-
remarkable merit tlllv jusiiRcs cur action. Re-.
C. H. Ewing, Media Pean., suffered sixteen years
became hopeless. Rev Thomas h1rpiy. y. D.,
Frankf1rd, Philad'a. Rev. j. D. Davis. hiEhts-
town. New jersey. Rev. !. = Buchanan. Clar-
encc. Iowa Rev. e. G Smith, pitisford New
York Rev Joseph Beggs Falls Church. Phi'a-
dclphia Otter testimonials from Senators, Gov
ernors. Jodye-. CdnEressmen, Phvsicians. &C..
forwarded gratis with pamphlet explaining these
diseases bv Dr. Filler, Philadelphia. O1e thou
sand collars will be presented o. any medicine Tor
same diseases showing equal mertunder test 0 d.
that can produce one fourth as many living c.-ts
ANY person sending description of ahic'.ou viii
receive a legally signed guarantee. tanning The
number Of bottles Co cure, agreeing % refund mo-
uev upon sworn statement 90 be- allure OBJ cure
Afflicted invited % write.
W. :. MASON, Egtatfor Charlcstovn.
Jan. Is. ls73-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-01

HOES rotD A FL,rrEaINs T,iE, but never even
anticipated 50 divine preparation FOR the toilet
as that delightful preparation "sozodont" 50
cool aud rcrreshing'y agreeable 20 the mouth and
tee:b. bardsus and iuvigorstes the gains, gives a
pure and healthy tone 90 the breath, cleanses,
beauties and preserves the teeth, and arrests de-
cav
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-01
Manhood How Lost, How
Restored.

Just Published. rev edition Of Or.
&tA Cuiyerwells Celebrated Essay on the
d. radical cure without medicinel Of
HE@Na Spernatorrh@a or Seminal Weakness
Involuntary Seminal Losses. lhpo.encv, Mental
physical incapacity, Impednents TO Marriage,
etc also Consumption, Epilepsy and Fits, in
duced by self-indulgence OF sexual extravaganza.
Price, in a sealed envelope. only cents.
The celebrated author, ID this admirable essay,
clearly demonstrates from thirty years successful
practice, that the alarming Consequences OF self
abuse NAV be radically crrsH Without the danger
Gus use OF internal medicine or the application OF
the knife pointing out mode Of cure at once sim
pie. certain, and efeotual,. by means OF which
every sufferer, no matter what his condition may
be, may cure himself cheeply privately, and raai-
ealy.
This Lecture should be- in the hands Of every
youth and every man in the land.
Sent, under seal, in plain envelope, to any ad-
dress, postpaid, on receipt Of six cents. or two
post stamps Also, Dr. Culverwelrs " Marriage
Guide" price so cents. Address the Publishers.
CHASE. c. KLINE CO.,
l27 Bowsry, New York, 2. o. Box, 1855
Jan. IS, ls73-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-01

HAVING leated toe Enter HrtsL DO s now
open fer tia accommodation of ths Fuh. r.
Ihe TABLE $500 D. beautifully .errl.i a..h
al the iaruries aud sub.tautl.s taat Gle Guy and
corn'rV market can Afford.
The BAR viii De- supplied With choice li4urrs
None bat polite and attentive servants eil b.
employed. aud nothing .ett uuloue that viii con-
tribute o. the comior; and pleasure or che guests
The STABLE Will be attended BY an expert
encad Ostler EDWIN BOWEN,
Frh. Is. lsIl. Fnrmerlr nf Warren Co. "a
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-01
ColIection Depot.

THE Charlest1wn Depot. Winchester Z >trls-
burg Branch of the b. q. RAILROAD. has
been made Collection Depot. Fire -hts wil here
after be collected at Charestqwu. Instead as here
tofore, az the points from which shipments are
made. All persons receiving freight ou aud after
August lst 1872. will be required O. pay iar The
same beiorc.rem.r-l. q. u. STARRY
NJ 1872 Agent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-01
J. A.RAUM HAS
The Old Family Journal.
shenandoah River improvement.

Agrceab'y TO previous notice the Corpora
t,s Of this Company met at tba Office Of VIM.
q rayeu iu Ctar'estowu, on ,be 25th inst,
Ind urou One Ten,h Of ,he Subscription TO
rts Capital S.,sk, that had been subscribed
eng paid IN. the Stockholders proceeded to
organize a comPsay
T5s following officers were elected 4,
Logan Osburo. ST.. President; Henry W..
Cas,'emau. Ej. Tearnsy. Jcrre Harris. n. Con-
.ad Gee. II Turner and &c. Cockri1 De
-ss.5-s Geo. p. Turner was chosen Treasur-
s-.J G. CosLa,,. Secretary. On motion, b.
ny Csstlemau and JIG. Cat5Hu were APP
ss.a,sda Committee to solicit subscriptions to
Tie Capital stock Of the Compsny. The
Company adjourned TO meet again the srd
Tuesday 10 March
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-01
Special Notices.
ppOOI'V1 = OuINN
ERRORS OF YOUTH

4 GENTLEMAN who suffered for years from
y Nervous Debility, Premature Decay, and all
the effects Of youthful ndscretion will, for the
sake of suffering humanity, send free to all who
need it, the recipe and direction for making the
simple remedy by which he was cured. Sufferers
wishing to profit bv the advertisers experience
can do so by addressing, in perfect confidence,
JOHN u. OGDEN,
No.42 Cedar street, New York.
Nsfch go ls72-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-01
METROPOLITAN

Great Cheap Store of
SETH NJ. TIMBERLAKE.
c. +. TIMBgRLAKE,
February s, 1873.
p. ST am now the Special Agent for Jefferson
County. Of the Carolina Life. Ihstrahcc Conpany
of which jefferson Davis is President
Feb. g. 1878. :. NJ. TINBERLAKE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-01
NOTICE.
Fresh Groceries.

7 TIAYE just received full and generaIstock OF
Fresh Family Groceries. Also Queens, Glass,
Stone and Wood Ware, and will sell tor Cash or
Produce at tho very lowest prices. Call and ex-
anime for yourselves W. EBY.
HERRING and Mackerel, White Beans, Dried
Peaches and Apples, Cucumber Pickles
Chow Chow, Brandy Peaches, Green Corn, Fresh
Tomatoes and Tomato Ca,sup for sale bv
November ., 1872. W. EBT.
I AMPS and Chimneys-all kinds; Brootns,
1 Buckets, Measures, Tubs and Churns: Ham
per and Market Baske Is for saleby ". EBI.
bacon and Flour for saleby
Is ". EBY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-01

No.f ff--r iar.. prr.r F.ffa atr
attached. Hf. re. Erarr d.
Jaa. 90. i-rr WEiHEE tWEfLEg
nucEs REDUCED -F- E,r-rtar wt.aa..
Farming lurirueu,r. hHrsa. r. l.-irE Al.
yuLNGI HOLLAND.
Sept l3. ls-L Il.aa.t
TIsH.-P,iue Herring and N4-klrsl. joel, rs-
clivcd. for sale ty
Feb. l. 1873. VIC. sHEEEER.
FULL stock of Fancy Goods sluar,or baaI.
\ Stationery very cheap. VI. $. MASON.
OUR stock o. Drugs and Medicines win alvays
\ J found complete a. we'll as fresh and reiis-
Will be carefully compounded az all hours day and
night according to the latest rules Of Pharmacy.
". 5. MASON.
GtLYCERINE Lotion for chapped hands, &c.
u never-failing remedy. Prepared By
Jan. %. 1873. W. ;. MASON.
7 CST received by ". $. Mason another supply
81 Of G, nuine London Porter. Would especial
" recommend it to weak and delicate females.
n FRIES Pure Grape Wines Of the vintage Of
u 1865, at MASON'S Drug Store.
DEF Wine and Iron Would call the atten-
} ton Of Physicians 70 this preparation, cspe-
cially adapted to weak and delicate children.
w. S. MASON.
SURE cure for Frosted Feet manufactured
a and for sale by C. E. BELLER.
CAPOLIO-for cleansing and polishing Tinwars
- Knives and Forks, at C.-E. BELIEFS.
p ChaFlestowa, February 8, 1873.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-01
NEW GOODS.

WYE have Just received our supply rf Iall and
w Winter Goods. Now open '0r i1srecusn.
TermsCASH or Thirty Da,s pramptcustaneu.
October 90, ls5A IhJ7SELL a LUCAS
No. 81.
HATE iu'i received '..a fr..t'.f ~ Hrrr-rie
i Calf B0rt- and ..naf. Itf was .r.. OBJ. ..t
I'd TO- ibis market WeaI.. Dow. r.r. .r
Ladies and N ses Cu.t.l ned. r"k rI.. rr
guarantee 90 give perfect H-.- goo
nothing. TRUSS I'LL q ~ CAS-
It'-IL early end goo r ..I
\ iri Ir. .f f.. f.rr ...|..s
Young C.rr at S.. e.
gentlemen. '.. -.... D.. .'-
October q. 1872
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-01

ttSro COO PER DAY. Agents wanted!
3D. ~ . ~ All classes of working people
Of either sex, Young or old make more money at
work for US in their spare moments. or all the
time, than at anything else Particulars free
SeptenbcrH lS72-1y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-01
WOOLEN GOODS.

L HAVE on hand a full stock OF Jobe 4 Sons
! Superior ulled and plaid L.useys, Iweeds,
Yarns and Flauuels.
Sept. 81, lc12. JOHN ". GRANIHAM.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-01
WANTED.

COO CHESTNUT ROUND STAKES. sfe,t
O(JNJ long. 20 average inches thick at larger
and 2 y 20 three inches at smaller end-to be de-
livered BY April lst, at Mt Ararat Vineyard, near
Baney's Mill.
FEB. IS, Is73-tE JOHN J. II. STRAITH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-01
WANTED.

WE will give energetic men and women b.
w SINESS that will Pay from 81 70 50 per
dav can be pursued 10 your own neighbrhood.
and IS strictly honorable. Particulars free, or
samples that will enable YOU % 90 70 work at once
will be sent "a receipt OF two three cent stamps.
Address j. LATHAM CO.,
292 Washington St, Boston, Mass
Feb y, ls73-6t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-01
CHINA, GLASS,
10000 Pounds Bacon.

WE have on hand and for sale 1900 lbs.,
w prime Bacon of our own feeding and curing.
Hams, Shoulders and Sides at prices TO suit the
times, either Tor cash or in exchange for Produce.
HILLARY, WILSON JOHNSON,
Summit Point.
Ian Ok lS79-3r,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-01
SAPPINGTON HOTEL,
CbarIestOwn, Jefferson Co. W. Va.

HAyING leased the SappitgIon Hotel for a
term Of years, and having rc-turnshed II
handsomely from Basement TO Attic, viii open i
for the accommodation OF the pubic on the Is; day
of October. 49,.
The TABLE will be beautifully supplied with
all the Injuries and substantials that the City and
Country markets afford.
The BAR will be supplied with only Choice Ii
beers.
None bat polite and attentive Servants will be
employed, and nothing shall be left undone that
will contribute to the comfort and pleasure o.
guests.
The stab Els cbmmodiots and will be attend
ed by an experienced Osner. . ....
= PORTER will attend all the trains 20 conduct
visitors to the Hotel and TO transport baggage, &c
DIR. J. JOHNSON,
Late-of Washington County, Nd.
Seniemher %. 1872.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-01
New Tin and stove House.

New Tin and Stove House.
TINE undersigned has resuned the TIMING
BUSINESS, in all its branches. at the shop
lately occupied by Albert Miller, in Charestown,
and socits a share Of the public patronage. Will
keep on hand constantly, or make to order, arti-
cles of
TinWare
Indispensable in the Household TIN ROOFING
and SPOUTING will be executed with prompt
tude and upon moderate terms. REPAIRING
done upon short notice, and in a workmanlike
manner. An experience of years in the business
iusthes in the promise Of executing work IN =
satisfactory manner,
old Brass, Copper and Lead takenin exchange
Respectfully.
JOSEPH II. EASTERDAY.
February s, l673-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-01

WE hereby notify all persons who are owing
w us either by note or otherwise, that unless
they call and settle their accounts in very short
time we will place their accounts in the hands VI
an Officer for collection.
HILLARY, WILSON q JOHNSON,
Summit Point
Ian o. lSi3-3m
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-01

Ea-Jsues W Shirley. Esq has again IA
-e-s5 1s web Legislative 5oc-ne1.s
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-01
TO BUY CHEAP
Spring Of 1878.

IN anticipation of an active business season We
desire closing out much of our present stock
Of goods at prices far below the general market
price In making this announcement we have
considered the sacrifice and are willing at no lit
tle cost to make room for the auction bargains
b;cb will arrive with the
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-01

II OASTED Rio Coffee in pound papers Java,
Il Laguyra, and Rio Coffee. y. o. Sugar aud
Holasses Crushed Powdered. Coffee aud Granu-
lated Sugars at lowest cash prices always Tor sale
bv ". EBl.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-01
DruGaisf az Chen.isf
CHARLESTOWN, JEFFERSON COUNTY,
Tro Door. Be.tc 81 Sslfinyoa heel
DAlYTs, GLASS, Sc.
IIoLAfE- * IsUsT.
Builders and Contractors,
CHARLESTOWN, JEFFERSON CO., ". VA.

HAYING formed Co.rartncr.iir foF thc p1r-
pose Of enfrg-ti-sIiy conducting tlc eusi-
mess OF House Bpii1- aud CaIpeut...r- geucf-
allv hereby ra..iy thc citizens ot tlr County Cd
Jefferson that thew ready ior and slictofders,
aud by rrompttud-, faithful WORK aud moderate
charges expect % make 30 advantageous All Goo
employ them.
June b. ls12-U.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-01

Tts B.mey h'eigsEc0 state. upon " iu-
formation considered reliable aud accurate
that tLe South Branch Railway viii be put IN
der contract 90 Romuey at once, and that the
interest OF tlg Baltimore aud Ohio Railroad" in
tho enterprise affords sufficient assurance Of
che prompt AID substantial completion Of the
vclk
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-01

The Ha-e-,,nvu I'rl record, ,.e death 10
Ot.-..a Ulr.e tae oldest printer r1 Maryland
his residence near t.at place 90 the 18Th
ut usa-e wa, 92 years. He was apprea-
t-e. ta fIs printing business iu 1895. Iu the
.a.t.ft.e trHulrs Art@ic1H after which
De- uert t Winchester. ga. Subsequently,
aereu.teI n Frederick Nh where he pub-
..... Obj. Eprf.rIl .itzsl. lia ~a, one "t
OH. I.....'er..l Bt.rl.f- iu 1914 lie served
stable sheriff. justice of t1" pence.
district jaI-e g.. Dob the community iu which
IN. .re.. i.rauuuo-r ui Years.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-03-15
sheep Raising.

The Smyrna Tines advocates wool rails
ing as grain farming alone don't pay. II
says sthere is nothinga farmercan produce
that requires so little outlay Of capital,
labor and attention, half so proftably as
sheep raising and growing WOOL We know
of several farmers, who, during the past
year, more than doubled their money in
vested in sheep. Mr.. William Beck, near
Delaware city, cleared 5000 off of one
hundred head, and Mr. Henry Slaughter,
in Raymond's Neck, near this town, cleared
over $500 from the same number Wool
sold during last year from 60 to so cents
per pound, and lambs from IS to Sc each
with the demand more than equal to the
supply. With such results as these, is it
not surprising that more sheep are not kept
by our farmers, and more care and atten-
ton bestowed on them"
The paper from which We quote the
above is of the opinion that the large acre
age planted in peach trees might be made
doubly profitable by past uring sheep in it
at certain periods of the year. They do
not injure the trees. Again it says, "oyer
$4,000 it is estimated might be added
to the solid wealth of this county from this
source alone during the last year--a sum
more than enough to pay the interest on
the whole State's indebtedness, and thinks
one reason why farmers do not keep more
sheep is their destruction by worthless
dogs. Remedy-tax the dogs.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-03-15
How Clover Improves the Soil.

Prof Voelcker explains the action of
clover in increasing the fertility of the
soil as follows: All who are practically
acquainted with the subject must have
seen that the best crops of wheat are pro-
duced BY being preceded by crops of clover
grown for seed. have come to the con-
clusion that the very best preparation, the
very best manure, is a good crop of clover.
A vast amount Of mineral manure is
brought within reach Of the corn crop,
which otherwise would remain in lookup
condition in the soil The clover plants
take nitrogen from the atmosphere, and
manufacture il into their own substance.
which, on decomposition Of the clover
roots and leaves, produces abundance Of
ammonia. In reality, the growing Of
clover is equivalent, to a great extent, t.
msnuring with Peruvian guano; and ii
this paper Of mine | show that you OBJ
tain larger quantity Of manure than il
largest dose Of Peruvian guano which .
farmer would ever think Of applying. /
is only by carefully investigating subjecti
like the one under consideration thai
positive proofs are given, showing tn,
correctness Of intelligent observers in th'
field
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-03-15
Essots Of Gas Tar.


Richard Senians, Esq. prominent farmer Of
Cecil county, Nd. communicates to the
Cecil Democrat, the. following facts drawn
from bis experience through life of eighty
years:
LIST The power Of coal tar, its preserv-
ing and destructive power. Thirty-fye
years ago cut white oak tree, sent it to
the saw mill, had it sidcdand split through
the middle, out Of which | made two gate
posts Of my lawn front gate. After boil
ing gas tar to a pitch, and tarring the
posts well from bottom 10 top, | set them
in the ground, and there they stand, firm
and erect as they did the first day they
were put there, withoutany signs of decay,
after the lapse sc thirty five years.
So much for its prescrvatiye power; now
for its destructive power. At the same
time Of putting it on the gate-pOsts ]
painted two roofs with it, aud now those
roofs are rotten; and the philosophy is
the posts have been covered from the rays
Of the sun, while the roofs have been ex-
posed 10 them.
Now for the durability Of wood cut al
different seasons Of the year. have ex.
perieneed that timber cut in the spring
when the sap is running freely, will las
twice as long as timber cut in the winter
The philosophy Of this Is, the sap being in
full flow in spring the pores are filed up
and, drying in the wood, renders il
imperviousto water Therefore, posts thai
are to be Set in the ground should especially
be cut when the sap is in full flow,