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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-12
The Liquor Law.

Notwithstanding the various predictions we
have had from Charleston, from time to time,
that the bill for the regulation of the sale Of
Intoxicating liquors would pass the House and
become a law, we were no little surprised to
learn yesterday morning that these predictions
had been verified 1t seems the bill passed
the House on Thursday last, but we are una
bic to find any record of the yeas and nays on
the question Of its passage in the proceedings
of that day. Assoon as we can get them from
Charleston we viii appeass- the uatural curiosi-
ty Of our readers on this subject by Publishing
them. The official list viii be scanned with
no little interest. In the meantime we shall
not refer to the rumors asoat in regard to the
action Of some Of the Delegates from this sec
ton.
We print in this issue of the Register what
we are informed is an exact copy of the law as
it passed. 1t took effect upon its passage and
is now in force Its provisions will be exam
insd with critical care; and we doubt not that
not few friends of the temperance cause will
feel seine anxiety lest the provisions of the bill
are too sweeping and too stringent to accom-
plish the good that would have been accom-
plished by more temperate legislation. While
all good citizens naturally fope for the best
results from the workings Of all laws, yet we
may well doubt whether this law is not too far
in advance Of, or probably it would be better
expressed by saying it is so far impugnant tc
the public sentiment Of this State, as to make
its faithful enforcement an impossblity. Il
so, the cause Of temperance. will suffer more
from its enactment than it woad have done il
no additional legislation had been had.
Wheeling Reqister I'd.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-12
Loudoun Items.

The Rev. John F. Cannon. a member Of the
senior class Of the Union Theological Seminary
and a resident of Mecklenbnrg county, North
Carolina has accepted the pastOrate of the
Presbyterian Church, Leesburg. He is a
young gentleman of much promise.
The County Board of Supervisors, at their
meeting in Leesburg on Monday last, under
the recent act of the Legislature, took the ne
cessary steps to have reassessment Of the
lands of this county
Five hundred dollars was appropriated to
the sheriff of Loudoun for public services.
Dr. Harrison was elected physician to tho
Almshouse
Thelaw makes it mandatory upon the Board
of Supervisors to publish an annual statement
of the expenditures of thecounty, that the tax
payers may know what becomes of the taxes
they pay fer county purposes.
Landon T. Lovett, of this comfy, has been
pardoned BY the Governor, and releared from
the penitentiary of this State.-Lessburg
FGshiagiomian.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-12
Cha lesion, West Va.

Special correspondent: Of ths Wheeling
Register, Of March 2Stb, saws :-Asind;ca,ed
IN my letter o. yesterday, the House of Dele
gates has to-day passed ever the Governors
veto al. tee BIS toat have been returned to
the legislature without approval. The bill
giving 20 the Board Of Public Works the ap-
po.A'me1' OF Directors 70, the Hospital for the
insane; that providing for the appoiltmeat Of
a State LIBRARIAN; that 10 relation to Commits
aoncrs 10 Chancery; aud that in relation to
iho Steer Creek Railroad Company, being all
Senate bills. and all passed by the Senate not
v'ihsaniiug the Governors objections were
severa,'y taken up in the House this morning
aud carried triumphantly through
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-12
Moving the Capital.

The question Of changing the seat Of gov
eminent, says the Charleston, Kauawha
Ci-mio's. Of the 2O,h instant which is Of so
much interest 20 the people Of the third DIST: let,
was brought up in tie Senate on Monday,
when an attempt was made to report the bill
for removal OF the capital. DR.. Summers, Of
Hauawha, objected, when the President dec;d-
Ell that the objection was not well taken, and
on cal, was sustained by the Senate y to
II. Then, before any further proceedings
on motion Of Mr. Mcdonald, the Senate adj
i5uruej.
On Tueday April 1, Mr. Camden, from the
Committee on judiciary, reported House BIZ
No is, passed the House in Dec for the re-
moval oS the seat Of Government temporarily
TO the city Of Wheeling. A ter discussion its
further consideration was pos;poued t: ate
noon for the purpose ofcoasider;ug the regular
order Of business.
In tie afternoon the bin came up again
and was before tie Senate. An amendment
was proposed by Mr. Suer-a-d and. pending
;he further consideration Of this, Senator
b.aseuo-e moved to lay upon the table, and
tia, prevailed y to II, as follows.
The ayes We're:
Bhkemo-e, Caldwell, Dickinson, Eastman.
Custom, Mcdonald, Shelton, Srerra-d Sum
merS, Na~;es, Walker and WlkinsOn-l2.
The noes were:
Johnson, Bennett Bishop, Camden, Gun
bingham, Hal, Of Barbour, hall Of We;ze'.
jacob. NcCasky. '-ce aud Scott.
twill probably rema quiet now. though
.t Is u.ce-,ain.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-12
Berkeley County.

The MoSHERRy HOUSE,. This new H9-
tel, on Queen Street, now open for the accom-
mediation of travellers and the public, under the
proprietorship of Capt. j. H. McSherry, gives
to our CITY increased hotel facilities When
Capt McSherry completes his arrangements,
he will have as coy and comfortable stepping
place, as the weary traveller may desire, be-
sides his accommodations for permanent and
transient boarders will be complete. The clev-
er and accommodating clerk, Mr.. J. +. McIn-
tyre, will do all in bis power 10 make the
guests of the house comfortable.
ANOTHER OLD CITIZEN GoNE,-We are
panied 10 announce the death of an other of
our aged citizens, Mr.. John Kilmer who died
at his residence on Tuscsrora, Monday morn
ing, April 9TH, in the 18th year of his age
Mr.. K, was remarkably healthy during his
long life and noted for his industrious and iru-
gal habits. He leaves a widow and several chill
children, all, to mourn his departure, whilst
the community will feel the loss Of kind
neighbor and good Misunderstanding
Statesman.
1t becomes our duty to publish another pain
full occurrence, and add another subject to the
list Of accidental deaths AS near as we can
gather, the circumstances attending the sad
event are as follows: NJ. w. Britain, son of
Edward Britain, started on Saturday, Doth ult.,
from r. c. Burkhart's near Dufie,d's, JEFF T
son county, for his fathers house in Darkes-
vile. He attempted to cross the 0pequon
creek, at Dandddges ford, but was prevailed
upon by some one who saw him to relinquish
the attempt, the creek being very high at
the time He afterwards attempted to eros:
at Sulphur Spring, and this is the last that is
known of him. The horse was found dead
with the saddle and bride on him. Up to this
time all efforts TO find the body have proved
unava,ing. His father, who lies upon sick
bed, and the sor-owing family have the SYM
pathy of the entire community in their sudder
and severe bereavement. The unfortunate
youth was about 16 years OF age and is highly
spoken of by all who knew him.-GTT
torn Times, 5h.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-12
Washington.

Strangers visiting Washington are struck
With the vast Improvements made in che streets
ana avenues Of thar hitherto much-abused me
.r.gs,is Whatever may De said VI the lavish
.xrerl.,ure og uilious by The B1ari Of Public
Works Al. must admit that the Federal City Of
ay is vastly better drained. paved and
parked. tlaa it was ten years ago. Peuusyl-
r.1.a Avenue has been substantially and beau
rrv paved from the Capitol to Georgetown,
mart If the distance with several different pa
.sa.s of wooden road-beis, and part with the
ssphsltam concrete Nothing bu. ,hs mise-a-
he c5bbls-stone ridge between the rails Of the
Washington and Georgetown Railroad track,
known as " Riker's Ridge prevents that great
.be-7ushf,rs from being the most magnificent
drive in America. Other avenues and cross
streets are also paved 10 a similar manner, rem
5s-ius communication between points Of the
&c city Of magnificent distances" for business or
pleasure. at once easy and expeditions. Some
Of the widest avenues and streets have also been
narrowed BY extending the sidewalks twenty
on tlir.y feet on each side and parking with
fuo trees which will eventually shade the en-
are roadway.
Miles upon mi,,s Of heavy sewers have been
constructed. afror5iug an admirable system Of
lrainags which. with the filing mp Of the Ca
nal. that lons-assai,ej nuisancsl, VIII doubt
less contribute very materially to the health OF
he city. These great improvements also rem
der it much easier for the authorities TO keep
.he streets and avenues clean. A vast num-
Der Of fine private residences have been aud
.re now being erected on the main line Of these
improvements. The magnificent School Build
Tags erected in the pas; decade also add much
90 tle appearance Of the city.
We noticed grea, Improvement in the archi-
seizure Of the Churches Many Of the old
structures have been mojcraized-and the new
ones. such as the Metropolitan IT, E. Church
the Mount Vernon Place Church, w. f South
she Foundry, and the Cavalry Baptist. are al
models Of church architecture, at once beauti-
iu, tasteful aud convenient The Young
Mems Christian Association Building, the Art
Jlion, the Aged Women's or Louise Home
tbst splendid monument Of Csrcoraus charity
and the new Opera House, all contribute TO th,
greatly improved appearance Of the city. Tn,
attractions Of the place are drawing men o
wealth ana culture from various sections Of ID.
cQuutrv
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-12

The Hon. James Brooks, Of New York, is
at present sojcurning in Norfolk, Virginia, with
hope that the climate will improve his health.
Mrs. Brooks is a native of that city,
the daughter of Captain Cunningham
Mrs. Brooks first husband was Virginia
Randolph. After his death she net Mr.. B.,
at watering place and married him. She i.
remembered as belle of Norfolk in her youth
and has been very kindly received by her old
friends.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-12

SUIciDE.-About six o'clock on Monday
evening the body of David H. Smith was found
hanging By the neck from joist in the spring
house Of his residence on East Washington
street. The discovery was made by his son
who had missed him for but a short time
The deceased was an old resident of this town,
and for a number of years has been considered
peculiar in disposition, and to such an extent
that he was looked upon as partially insane
He was about seventy years Of age, and had in
times past mixed considerably in political af-
fairs.
Coroner j. A. Wright called an inquest
which rendered decision to the effect that the
deceased died by his own hands, supernduced
by temporary insanity. HagerStotpn TiOice Il
Week, oh.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-12

How To KILL TowN.-We find the fol-
lowing receipt to kill a town, floating around
in our exchanges; To xii, a town, under
rate every present and prospective enterprise,
speak i'll of the churches and schools tell every
body the hotels are bad, withhold your pa
trenage from your merchants and tradesmen,
and buy your goods and groceries at some other
place and by all means go to the city for
your millinery, and such like; and if you are
in business refuse to advertise
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-12

INSTINCT OF THE PIGfoS.-Sevsral weeks
since Mr.. Richard Ranels Of this town shipped
to New York lot of pigeons that he had on
hand for some time, and, after their departure
of course thought no more Of it, but in. few
days thereafter he was astonished to see three
of them in the vicinity Of where they had been
kept whilst here. He knew them by certain
marks and there is no doubt of their being the
same. It's supposed they were used in a
shooting match, thereby gaining their liberty
after running, or rather flying, the gauntlet of
the guns the sporting barbarians of Gatham.
Hagerstotcn Trics a Heek
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-12

RIcHNoND, Va, April SIN conformity
with the resolution of the General Assembly,
Gov. Walker to-day appointed the following
commissioners to represent the State of Virgin
ia at the Vienna Exposition: Gen. Bradley T.
johnson, Charles j. Anderson, Endorse Robin
SOD, j. R. V. Daniel and Major Fred. R. Scott,
of Richmond Prof. N. W. Humphreys, OF
Lexington; Alexander Mcdonald, of Lynch
burg; Simon H. Hill, of StauptOn, and Prof.
J. C. FOertsch, Of Alexandria.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-12
Stop Your Hogs from Roofing
And Opening Gates.

HEFLEBOWER'S ANTI HOG R00TER,
an ingenious device for effectually go
preventing Hogs from Roofing, Opening t.-1
Gates, &c, has been introduced in.o this $500
county BY Mr.. Jas. Fl. Conklyn, and can be pro-
cured through the Hardware Stores in Charles
town, or through Mr.. Conklyn. This instrument
has been fully tested upon full grown hogs, and on
pigs and has proved itself TO be the only eflectual
Anti Hog Rooter vet invented Samples can be
seen at the Hardware Stores, or at the residence OF
Mr.. Conklyn.
April 5, ls73-3t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-12

DROWN'S Catalina the great Spanish Wine
ID Tonic, prepared from the delicious Catalina
Grape imported from the Spanish Dominions, the
best tonic and invigoratOr known, for SAFE by
April II, 1873 c. Z. BELLER.
(t0X Sparkling Gelatine, Pure Said Oil, Fla
\ voring Extracts, Spices of all kinds, Bursts
Improved Late Flat Dutch Cabbage Seed, Drum
head Savoy, Late Drumhead, for sale by
April IL, 1873. G. +. BELLER.
EIBLER'S Celebrated Rheumatic Remedy
sure cure for Rheumatism Coat, Neuralgia.
etc, for sale BY C.. Z. BEiLER.
VNELEGRAPH Eraser for cleansing and remov-
ing Grease and Stains from Cloth, silk, Vel
vel and other material, without iDjuring the tex
ture or color, for sale by
April II, 1873. c. Z. BELLER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-12
A New Stock ofHardware.

A New Stock ofHardWarc.
7 HAVE Just returned from the Eastern Cities
and am now receiving the best stock Of English
and American Hardware ever offered 10 the rc0-
pie of the Valley. Give me a call and examine my
Goods and prices and be convinced, that will ell
Hardware as cheap Is any house in the Stale.
April ), 1873. JAS. LAW. HOOFF.
FULL and complete line Of Builders Hard
n ware, Locks, Screws, Hinges, Bolts, Planes,
Saws, Braces, Chamber Sets, Foot Tubs, Wa r
Buckets, Wash Basins, aud Tin Plates, for sale "
April 5, 1873. JAS. LAW. H0OFF.
TINHE best Rat Trap in the market and Mouse
i Traps in abundance Tea Pans, Tea Trays,
Bake Pans, and Stew Pans, all sizes for sale by
April 8, 1873. JAS. LAW. H00FF.
TABLE Mats, Fancy Whisps, Jumping Ropes,
Rolling Hoops, School Baskets, for sale by
April 5, 1873. IA ;. LAW. HOOFF
CARPENTERS Oil Cans, Oil Stones, Back
u Cannon Boards, Checkers, Ches'men, Steel
Crochet Needles, Single and Double Pencil Tips,
Rubber Bands, Match Safes, Shaving Brushes and
the Noiseless Slate, for sale by
April 5, 1879. JAS. LAW. HOOFF.
VNHE Wallace and the Ullum Plow, for sale by
1 April 5, 1873. JAS. LAW. HOOFF.
I OCUST Posts, Framing Lumber Plasteriug
i Lath, Meats Foot, Lard, Lubricating and
Kerosene Oils, Bownan's Corn Planter, also the
Western Hand Corn Planter, Corn Shelters and
Cutting Boxes, for sale by
April 5, 1873. JAS LAW. HOOFF.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-12
Pennsylvania Politics.

A Washington special to the Baltimore Sun
says that Pennsylvania politicians who arrived
there Friday represent the greatest excitement
as prevailing in that State over the Congress
sional appOgtionment bill still pending in the
Legislature. The Republicans in the Leigisla-
ture, it seems, while ful y agreed as to the point
that the Democ-Sts shall have the least pos
siblo share of tbs Consressmen, have not yet
succeeded in reconci';ng their own personal
difficulties. The democratic Leaders assert
that the proposition before the Legislature,
the material provisions Of which viii
no doubt be finally adopted, practically
DISTINGUISHES 10000 Democratic voters of the
State. This they claim is a pa pable violation
Of the fourteenth amendment in that it abr;dges
the privileges and immunies Of citizens, and
they say that they viii appeal to Congress for
a restoration of Richmond Wing.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-12

EARLY OFF-oAL A 5sESTEEs.-Tae Presi-
dent o! the Us;ted States in New York, Sec
yeta-y Fish is also there, Secretary Delano is
in Ohio, Secretary Re 'knap is on an Inspection
tour in tue West, Postmaster General Crsswe;.
IS or pleasure tip South, and several bureau
officers are absent from their posts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-12

FlsHING FOR GoLD.-The San Francisco
Chronicle says that an expedition has been fit
ted out in that city to pump up the sand along
the shore Of Klamath County, where ID has
been asceita'ned that rich deposits of gold were
OF the shore. The result of an assay of a bas-
ks;ful Of sand taken from different places
showed it to be worth S2G, O5s 60 per ton
The steamer Coquille. with the necessary APP
pa-atus, has sailed for the spot Thus gold is
now to be fshed from the bottom of the sea.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-12

THOMAS TURNER and ORRAS. JANNEY,
In Action Of Debt.
The object of this Suit is TO recover a
Judgment against the Defendants for
the sum of $4,000, with interest from
February LIST, 1871, until paid, due by
note under seal and costs Of Suit
1t appearing by affidavit filed that 'the De-
PENDANT, Thomas Turner, is not resident of
this State, he is hereby required to appear
within one month after the first publication
of this order, and do what is necessary to
protect his interest herein.
And it is further ordered that copy Of
this order be published once week for four
successive weeks in the "Yirgiuia- Free
Press" newspaper publishedin Charlestown,
in the said County, and posted at the front
door Of the Court House of said County.
A Copy Teste,
T. A. MOORE,
FRANK BEcKwITH, P. Q.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-12

Az UNFATAL DUEL-Two young gentle
men Of Alexandria fell ont about lady, and
fought DUE on Friday last near that city
A1er the first FIRE, bo,h being severely unhurt
the affair was amcaby settled by one Of the
pa-tyapolosizs -, PREFER ng that mode ofsett'e-
men; to being shot at the second time. Wise
young man.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-12
a LECTURE

- TO YOUNG MEN. Just Published, in
EEIA a Sealed Envelope. Price six cents. A
Essx1 Lecture on the Nature, Treatment and
Tss9 Radical cure of SpermatorrhGa, or Sem
inal weakness, Involuntary Emissions, Sexual De-
bility and Impediments to Marriage generally
Nervousness, Consumption, Epilepsy and Fits
Mental and Physical lncapacity, resulting from
SelfAbuse, etc BY ROBERT J. CULYERWELL
NJ. D., Author of the Green Book" &c.
The wOrld-renowned author, in this admirable
Lecture, clearly proves from his own experience
that the awful consequences Of SelfAbuse may be
efectually removed without medicines, and with
out dangerous surgical operations, bougies, in
struments, rings or cordials, pointing out mode
OF cure at once certain and effectual by which
every sufferer no matter what his condition may
be, may cure himself cheaply, privately and radi-
cally THIS LECTURE WILL PROVE BOON
TO THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS.
Sent, under seal, to any address, in a plain,
sealed envelope, the re cept of six cents, or two
postage stamps. Also, DR.. Culverwell's L" Mar
rage Guide" price 80 cents. Address the Pub
fishers.
CHAS. J. C. KLINE & CO.,
l27 Bovery, New York, 7. o. Box, 1856.
Jan. %, lS73-April IL, ls73-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-12
Winchester Items.

Edward, son Of our townsman, Chas. d.
Sloat, was found drowned IN Reuner's Dam,
on the Opequon, on Friday last. He was
subject to fits, audit is supposed was taken
with one whilst sitting on the bank fishing as
the water was not deep enough 20 drown any
one under ordinary circumstances lie was
in the 18th year Of bis age.
E.J. C. A. Hull, formerly Depot agent in
Winchester. Jeff on Monday morning for the
South. He will probably accept a position.
which has been rendered him, On a prominent
Southern railroad
The fine residence lately erected by w. S
Tull has been purchased by German Smith,
for $500.
C.M. Gibbinshas purchased German Smiths
lot at the northern end Of Main street, between
Fort Hill aud the Fair Grounds. Price, So
500.
The Hon. Alex R. Boteler was in the city
last week and was warmly greeted by his old
friends Winchester Times.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-12

The bill Of the Virginia Leg Statue in rela-
t;oa to interest during the war has become a
law. As understood tae jury is allowed in
each case to determine whether interest shall
or shall not be allowed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-12

The fredericksburg News says -" Ice is one
Of the best medicinal, curative, health pres4rv-
ing invigorating and refreshing articles we
know Of, ercept "jowl and turnip tops" in
the spring Of the year
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-12

A dispatch from Front Royal, Va, says that
it is understood there that official information
has been received that the money has been eb-
tanned for the immediate construction of the
Shenandoah Valley railroad to Stanton.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-12

Cakes Ames must have struck easy when
he fell in public esteem, or he would have not
been able 90 say as witty a thing as the cor
respondent Of the Cincinnati Gazette credits
hin with. The following the story as the
c1respoudeut tells &;
After vs,ins for tbs previous question ION
Appropriation bin, which contained the
hack salary amenjmeaa Dir. Ni0'ack said, as
b, passed bin, JUS, Ter voting yes. SO.
Ames. you 20 for the increase Yes. aa-
srer,d Mr. Ames. /, don't Lur: me, yo1 know.
have nothing TO lose now; but, confidential
ly this is a bigger steal than C.ejit Nobi,'s r:
How So asked Mr. N.b.ack. Well, the
usl who had that did pay a little something
Tor i,. bu. this Is az s.gl'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-12
NOTICE.

TJNHE Board of Directors Of the Bank OF Oharles-
town have declared Dividend of Five per
cent, clear Of tax for the last six months payable
TO the Stockholders on and after this date:
G. A. P0RTERFIELD,
Anr;Is ls72-2t Cashier.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-12

Chief Justice Chase has arrived at Richmond.
Va, and is the guest of Gen Bradley T. John
son. He was to open the United States Cir
cult Court in Richmond Tuesday last.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-12
Plain and Fancy Sewing.

NTISs ALICE V. BLESSING informs her
frieuds and public generally that she is Prepar,
ed to make up in the best style any description oil
garments on moderate terms, and respectfully So
iicits call Residence on Mildred street, oppo-
site the Depot.
ApriIb S-3-3t