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

THE VALLEY RAILROAD MovING.-Last
week President Garrett, Directly Allan and the
directors here met to consult about letting the
road to Salem, buying Fair grounds, the depot
at and route through Staunton, and we are
pleased TO state that Mr. Garrett promised the
road to Salem should be let in few weeks and
the bridge at Lexington and some Of the hea-
West work between that place and Fairfield in
a few days. If it is determined to have a
Union depot with c. and O. r. R. sc feet will
be taken of of Garbe s Hill for that purpose.
BY our next issue We hope to announce the let
ting of the portion of the line promised. The
friends and officers Of the Valley railroad here
are now satisfied the company means work all
along the line, and we cong atu'ate the people
of Eockbridge on the hopeful outlook for
them and ourselves. The work to this place
from Har-isonburg is being vigorously pushed,
and some think will beopen and trains run
ming here by Jlac 15.-StGmtoa (Va) Spec
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-12

New GooDs.-First arrival and Grand Dis
play Of New Spring Goods, at Goldsmiths
Twin Fronts" 10 and 81. Advertisement
next week.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-12

Governor Smith, Of Georgia, has issued a
proclamation calling convention o. Cover
nors Of Southern and Western States to meet
May Goth, in Atlanta, to consider the Atlantic
and Great Western canal. He invites the
mayors of cities in Georgia to attend, and the
incorporated tewns to send delegates.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-12

EHR0N0S! The best place in the Valley to
~ get Genuine Chromos, tor sale very cheap
Call and see them. No trouble to show.
April -, 1873. GEO. T. LIGHT.
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-12

PAEDoNED BY TIE Pres oENT.-Wa'ter P.
Anthony, Of South Carolina convicted Of Ka-
K'ux crimes, aud sentenced to eight Yeas i'm
p-.soament at tde Albany penitent' airy, was on
the n Instant pardoned lie had served one
year of the sentence Anthony is a young
man. scarce twenty years Of age.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-12

DEATHS FROM Ac-iDzNrs.-Jas Ridenou-,
injured by aa accident on the Pittsburs and
Conrs.lsvius railroad some days ago, and
whose leg was afterwards amPuta;ed, died
Monday morning John Na'arkey, cf Graf
ton. West Virginia, who was run over by an
engine at Mineral Point on the P,,sbu-s and
Csr1elsvils railroad on Monday Of las; week
died at Mineral, Point Monday. His body was
sent to bis friends at Grf,oa-CumJa.ud
MRS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-12
CHOICE n. Y. SEED POTATOES

WE have just received a lot Of choice New
w York Early Rose. and Early Goodrich
Seed Potatoes. DUKE a GALLAHER.
XXTHIEE Wash Brushes, Tubs, Trace Cha'usl
w Hames, and Horse Collars, for sale by
DUKE 4 GALLAIlER.
TJNILTONS Patent Wash Boiler (call and see t)
Manufactured and for sale by
DUKE & GALLAHER
CPADES, Hoes, Rakes and other garden utensils,
y Just received and for sale by
DUKE& GALLAHER.
90 Kegs Nails all sizes Just received and for sale
bv DUKE & GALLAHER.
CURRY Combs Forks, Shovels, and all size
I Rope for sale BY DUKE q GALLAHkk.
10 Bushels choice Clover Seed just received and
- for sale BY DUKE & GALLAHER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-12

VIRGINIA LEC.SLATUsE.-The following
bills passed by the Virginia Legislature have
not received the approval of the Governo-, and
failed to become laws; The bin FOR the govern
ing Of warehouses and to authorize the issue Of
warehouse receipts; the embezzlement bill;
concerning comm ssion merchants aud farmers,
and the BIZ fo-O,djing the issue hereafter Of
State bonds with coupons receivable for taxes
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-12

A Coup CoUN TEv-Tne n. Y. Commercial
Adrsr1ser learns from a note from Western
Nassachuse, IS tbat there had been one hua-
bred and twerty-oae days Of coat nuOus Oh
ing there. No wonder the people in that re-
gon need thawing out
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-12

TrVSEL or FlaE.-Passe1se-s by The o. A.
s. n u. r., this morning report the IRE in
tho Nlwool tunnel Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad as still raging, and that soma delay
Is 0cca,ouei 10 the running Of the trains owe
that road iu consequence ofthe transfer which
has Co be made 90 the scene Of the couGasra-
ton -8'elnafa Gazette Sth
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-12

FRANK BEcKwITH, P. Q.
april -, ls73-4w.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-12
$4,000 TO LOAN.

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

CMITHFIELD Lime for whitewashing, White
- wash Brushes, for sale BY
April 5, 1873. DUKE e GALLAHER.
CUCUMBER Wood Pumps, Ohio Grindstones,
\ English Table Cutlery and W alters for sale by
April 5, 1873. DUKE q GALLAHER.
nRAFT Collars, Buggy Collars, GALVANIZED
L Iron Garry Combs, Hanging Baskets for sale
6y DUKE &.GALLAHER.
TELLY Cake Pans, Galvanized Iron Wash Ba-
April5, 2s7S. DUKE d GALLAHER.
n additional Stock of Cook Stoves, just re-
n ceivedby DUKE 4 GALLAhhh'
April 5, 1878.
DHTIADELPHIA Silver-Skn Onion Sets,
small and nice, for sale By
March 20. 1873. DUKE& GALLAHER.
GLOVER SEED.-Prime Article. Call before
it is all disposed Of
March 30, 1873. DUNE GALLAHER.
DRST Satisfy, Onion, and Parsnip Seeds, fresh
y and genuine, for sale by the OF. or 10. by
Mar. 20, 1873. DUKE d GALLAHER.
1H KINDS Of Peas and Beans for sale in guam
ID titles to suit by DUKE GALLAHER.
TVUBS, Buckets, Walters, Russia Iron Bake
Pans and a full line Of housekeeping articles
Mar 20, ISIS. DUKE d GALLAHER.
WYE are Just receiving stock Of Locks, Hin
w ges, Bolts, and everything in the builders
hardware line. for sale low by
Mar. %, 1873. DUKE 4 GALLAHFR
BLASTING Powder and Fuse, Pulverized Bath
ID Brick, Tar in Cans of Il gallon 10 gallons
Bed Cords Carpet Tacks, for sale by a.
Mar. 80, 1878. DUKE & GALLAHEK.
CHOICE v. SEED POTATOES.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-03-10

l., PRACTICAL JoKE.-While we were lying
Ia camp at RosseVille, Georgia, the Sixtieth
LIlholS returned from their furlouRh with
thumOer OF recruits. One Of thts5 haVs
ing exhausted his supply of clean shirts, and
not having learned to be his own laundress
asked veteran where he could get some
washing done.
DO you see those tents there by the church?
Well, go there, and ask for Mr.. Morgan: he
uOes washing. He is a crusty old cuss but il
you talk pretty nice to him he'll do it for YOU ?
The recruit went as directed and fOund
General Morgan walking in front Of his tent
high private.
the recruit. '''-o''
my name is Morgan" What will you
:" came to see if could get some clothes
washed"
Hmm. Who sent you here to get your
John Smith, over here in the sixtieth.
Corporal OF the guardl'' (The corporal ap-
preached and saluted) "YOung man, 90
with the corporal, and show him John Smith
so that ne can bring him over here. And YOU
come back with him and bring ali the dirty
clothes you have"
They departed and soon returned with the
veteran and huge armful of dirty shirts,
socks, ect.
The General to Smith" Did you send this
young man here to have his clothes washed?''
" Yes, sir, for Joke"
For jokel Well, we'll have the Joke
carried out. We do have clothes washed here
sometimes. Corporal, take this man, Smith,
and that bundle Of clothes down to the creek
and have him wash them, fold them neatly
and return them to the owner! See that he
does the job up handsomely" The veteran
went away to his work sOrrOwfully, and Iht
General resumed his walk
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-03-10
ONLY TEN GENTS
EVERY MAN HIS OWN PAINTER:

Or Paints-Hov to Select and Use Them.
A plain treatise, containing sample card with ~
different actually painted shades and tints, with
instrustions for exterior and interior House Deco
ration.
25 copies bound in cloth. for 90. Sample copies.
paper cover mailed. post paid, to any address, on
receipt of 10 cents, By the Publisher.
HENRY CAREY BAIRD,
Box 1924, Post-0fhee Philadelphia.
See the fOiOiRg vaiuabie ertrdcts from Dress notices
"A very valuable booI, and no one Intending TO
paint should tail to read 1t. IN Y. Tribune.
We did not know so much could be said on the
subject of painting house until We read this ex-
celent book of Mr.. Baird's."- ~ y. Herald.
"A want long felt at last supplied An.
Not OnlyA necessity to the painter but Valuable
to every occupant Of q dyelling."-N. y, World.
Buy IS copies OF this book and distribute them
among your friends. If they will heed the advice
therein, you could make no more valuable present.,
-CRic00O Trib.
"ln publishing this book Mr.. Baird has done q
real service TO the community Toledo Blade
We hope the publisher will sell l0J.OJ copies of
this book during '73, ,''-BOStOR AdVertiseT.
I'VE have just painted our house advised by
the author, and congratulate ourselves that no
dwelling in our neigh hbOrhOOd eXeels ours in at
anee."-HaTper's Weekly.
In selling sample copy for 10 cents. Mr.. Baird
must feel certain an ordedlOrsS bOund in cloth will
follow. W."-Frdnk Leslie.
We know the town and country paints therein
recon ended and can Vouch for their value and
the exeele Of the Harrison" brand Of white
lead. f-PAita. Ledger.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-03-10
Fayetteville NURSERIE S,

F AR, APPLE and CHERRY TREES and SEEDS
Berry PLANT5 3 UiS CR and and CURRANT Cur
rIN1S, a. lower ratss than h's yet been offered.
Address WILL 4 CLARK. Fayetteville. OnOndaga
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-03-10

.n1 ,1 ~ iIAIn WI run subect 70 delayU Incl
uons where time IL giVen 49, - slA-
NEW CASTLE TRAINa
Leave New Castle for WilmipEton A. phtl.A.I
at ~ A, NJ. Leave Philadelp hiS at IL % III ana
"ilmihstSH SHYRlH;iI e l;i9 r ib E,Ns f9E ,NsT Castle
Add1tionalto those above cave SnvrSS e. r1.-
sCn 30 =; m.' and 80 p. n, Leave ClSytOn foF
s,y stO e. m, and ZOO p. M, to make eonneo-
South. V'oI' S4a stAuOns
a. ro,r,,-,,,,, CONNECTIONS.
AZ TOWNSEND. with the Kent Couptv a,5 d..
Alnes 4 Kent Railroads AN Nu0sA
az pSi, pCih,AYION' With the Maryland and Delaware
water Railroad. -NOA SA~ DFs4A
Al RSkAF9RD with the Dorchester and Dslsvar.
At gE1LLMAR, 1LR, with the Eastern Shore Railroad
ana Hleomioo and POoomOko Railroad
u. =. KRNHKY. SuDt.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-03-10

Not for many years have the streets of Phila-
delphia presented such spectacle as at present
In all OF them there beds of solid lce from six
inches to foot in thickness, while in many of
those not much used by vehicles there are piles of
snow and ice from one to four feet in height
This Is something very remarkable, indicating very
clearly the severity of the winter, from Whlho We
hope shortly to emerge.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-03-10
THREADS OF sONO.
By Mss sosErnIrr rn11,nn


rom It's nest bird went lightly soaring
vanishing along
AiAe splTlt' from full heart pouring
49,, Its sweet tide of song
MI ana dale with radiance Wero shiuinq.
Peaoe, unclouded, rested over eli;
Light ana fragrance everywhere were twining,
held forever in harmonious thralI
by thread Of songi
Through the golden arches of the morning,
Far beyond our sight,
Earthly summons Of our guidance scornin0
Still Il holdS its fieht;
Into az! our days new brightness weaving.
=, Sending gla0ness into every heart:
FROM celestial ones its skill receiving
All Its matehless and melodious art
All its wreath of songl
through the forests go the mimic singers
IN, Weaving melo lies
Ihat some truant breeze will brinrus
Other days tina these:
EchOes lingering when the summers over
IN our hearts new melodies awake;
ana though we may miss the I, netul rover.
Il en- ms absence from us cannot break
These sweet threads of songl
-Mdrch Hdrper's.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-03-10
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Total coo Gifts, all Cash 600 900
To provide means for this maEnihcont Concert,
One Hundred Thousand Whole Tickets only will
be issued.
hole Tickets. SO; Halves, Is: and QuaFtsEs,
$500. Eleven Whole Tickets fer S1Oo. No dis
count on less than 500 orders.
nThe object Of this THIRD GIFT CONCERT, like
the two ueIetOfore given with suo7 universal aD-
~ Billy LIBRARY OF KENTUCKY. which. BY
the act authorizing the concert its beno
nt TO be forever free to all citizens Of every State
The drawing will be under the supervision of the
trustees Of the Library. assisted by the most emf
nent citizens OF the United states. Tho sale OF
tickets has already progressed far that com lete
success assured and buyers therefore notified
that they must order at once IL they desire to par
teiPate In the drawing.
The Management OF this undertaking has been
committed by he trustees to HON. THOMAS II.
BhAMLETTE, late Governor OF Kentucky, to
whom Communications pertaining to the Gilt Con.
cert may be addressed.
X I. DURRETT, Pres't
w. N. HALDEMAN, Vice PFest.
JOHN s. CAIN. Sec'y Public Libray Of KY
FARMERS AND Dk0VERS' BANK, Treasurer
Public Library OF KY, Louisville, Ky.
AS the time for the ConeerL Is close at hand Aprl
oth'l parties wanting tickets should send in their
orders immediately IT they would avoid the rush
ana delay absolutely unavoidable in the few days
preceding the drawing. All orders and applications
Tor agencies. circulars and information IN Leet
with prompt attention. TH0S. Il, BRAMLETTE,
Agent Public Library Kentucky. Louisville, KY.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-03-10

pRIMR ERY TIMOTHY sKKD, SPINACH.
y OSbhaSes kAls ssd Lsstaes for fAliSoEins
W. CHANDLRR's,
@l Market ssrOoG
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1873-05-03
HOUSEi
RETREAT FOR INvALIDS.

<rA THE CLIMATE OF THESE ISLANDS
5H world for general ssubrity, while
s& certain particular localities In the group are more es-
rzE& pecialy favorably known The district OF kona on
side Of Hawaii has long been famed as place OF
resort afflicted with affections Of the unRs Not
have been known o who had been given
die by their physicians In California aer
few months the pure mild air Of Kons, recovering
robust health and taking new lease OF hle-
his coTnmodious house at ksAwhlo1,
prepared furnish good TO
low rate OF IS week. including good saddle
good fresh water baths on the prem
within short distance Of hne sea bathing The
steamer regularly between Honolulu and the
port Of Kaawaoa and horses kept ready at the beach
Every accommodation and comfort In the Of diet MILK
HONEY in abundance. Delightful rides In the neghbor-
hood. ~ foDD:
KsswaIoa 8. Kona Nov. 10, 1872 nlo
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1873-05-03

Advertisers residing the EAstssn United states saa
pay for their cards by enclosing GrsszBaeks uned
states Postage SAmps for such they pay
and their cards viii be Inserted per above table fer the time
paid for.
~ Business Cards when prepaid for year, allowed
discount from hec which trAhsient advertise
neBts when paid or charged quarterly.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1873-05-03
PLAIN AND FANCY
BOOK AND JOB PRINTING.
We Two.


We own no houses. NJ lots m Ians,-.
No dainty vIands f5r spread,
By sweat % cur brOEs and toll q our hands
We eur8 the pittahee that buys our bread.
Ard yet We live in grander state,
SUNBEAM aud Z, Than the miIlionafres
Who dine od silver and golden plate.
With HgeTisd laekeys behind their chairs
We have no riches In houses AMI stocks,
Nc bauk-book shows our balance 10 draw,
Yet We carry safe key that uaIocks
More treasure fhan Croozsus ever saw.
We wear no veiyets nor ssiins fine,
We dress in a very homey way;
But an what luminous Iustres shine
About sunbean's gowns AMI my hodden gray
When We walk together I've do not ride.
We are Ear TOO poorl IL u very rare
We are bowed unto from the other side
OF the street-but Tor this We do Dot care.
We are no, lonely, We pas. along,
sunl-an and ., and you cannot see
We can, What a tall and beautiful throng
or angels se have for company.
No harp, no duieinIer, guitar.
Breaks into music az sunbeam's touch,
But do not think that cur evenings are
Without their music there Is none such
In musical bilOws floats and swiIns
Our lives are psalms, and our foreheads wear
A calm, Ike the pearl Of beautiful hymns.
When cloudy weather Obscures our skies,
And some days darken with drops Of rain,
We have but to look In each others eyes,
And all il baImy and bright again.
Al ours II the alchemy that transmutes
The drugs % eixir-the drozs 20 gold 4;
AMI we live on HesPerian fruits,
Sunbeam and !, and never grow old.
Never grow old, out we live in peace,
And love our fellows and envy none
And oar hearts are glad at the large increase
OF plentiful virtues under the sun;
And the days pass with thoughtful tread
And the shadows Iengthen toward the west,
But the wane of our young years brings dread
To break their harvest Of quiet rest.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1873-05-03

Sheet Zinc, Bsnca Tin,
Babbitt Metal. c. c. Tin Plates, Rivets,
Hoop Iron for Barrels and Kegs,
Galvanized Iron Pipes, to Il inch,
Guarded Lanterns, Elbows and Tees,
Steam Pipes. Z to 2 inches, Saucepans,
c. G. Irons, Assorted Sewing Needles,
GALVANIZED Iron Buckets, Washing Tubs,
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04
Markets.

WHEAT.-Opened lower but rapid
ly advanced under fav orable reports
and moderate receipts, with good
shipping inquiry, closing easier,
with the advance partially lost; No.
2, l.OS(Gl .09l, closed at LOS cash,
1.07s December, 1903 January; No.
3, 1.05(91 .06i; rejected, l.G00l.0l !;
No. l, l.l0@l.10l; Northwestern,
i.10(9I.11.
CoRN.--Active and higher; cIosed
firm; No. 2, 46I(047; closed 462; bid
cash Dec. / lower; 463GGi7s closed
All bid January; rejected scarce and
firm at 45l new; rejected Al.
CATTLE. Receipts l,438; market
unchanged, mostly poor stock recei-
we'd and business light; Texans and
Cehrokees 230cA2.75; good native
butchers stock 3.7oG14.00; market
closed dull and heavy.
Hoes. Receipts $1,000. being the
largest Monday sales ever known I:
market active mt 5lGl0 cents lower;
sales for common to medium 4.06fea
40; fair to choice 4.loGi.30; mar
ket closed steady.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04
KNOXVILLE, Nov. IS, 1879.

We, the undersigned, who were APP
pointed q committee to examine the
books and affairs of the Marion County
National Bank, deeming 1t important
that It's numerous stockholders, as
well as the public from whom It re-
ceives liberal share Of its patronage,
should be appraised of its condition dur
ing the recent financial panic, would
state that we have this day examined
the books and accounts Of the Bank,
and find II in ahealthy and prosperous
condition, and that at no time within
the last ninety days has its legal re-
serve been below thatrequired by law.
d. N. DAVIS,
Il. III. BOOTH,
]. ID. BURRIs.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04
40 AND SEE those beautiful stere-
nscupic views at Brohst,s Book Store.
EUREKA, Dec. ], 1873.

EDITOR VoTER:-4The schools in
.fisis .neighborhood are now all In ac-
tive operation. The one at this place
commenced on the 18th ult. Mr.. j..
lseaves Is the teacher; term three and
half months salary $35 per month.
Ath ndance good.
The school at Des Moines Valley
Sehool-Rouse also opened on the 18th
nit. Miss Lu. Evans, OF lola, is the
Principal.
At lola, the school commenced on
tie 9th ult. Mr.. +. NJ. Harsin is the
4 .acher. salary $50; said to be progress
sing finely.
Water Is very scarce In this locality !;
and III winter acts in hnxi stock must
safer more or less. Some have al
ready applied TO the Des Moines river,
which, by the way 10 q sure thing;
Int we are not all In convenient prox-
Unity to 1t. HAsTINos.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04

Mr.. j. M. Sinclair has completed
the additions to the new barn Of Mr..
John Williams, consisting Of wing
on each side 10 by 30 feet, making 1t
one Of the best barns Ia the county.
Our District School Is In fine run
ming order. Mr.. Samuel Keeler IL the
Principal and Miss Carrie Price Assist
ant, both from Summit township.
They are experienced teachers, and
are doing good work for the Red Rock
School.
A certain young gallant Of this VI
cinity, procured license recently for
matrimonial purposes, but at the APP
pointed hour and place for the mar
rage ceremony he failed to put In an
appearance. The magistrate, the
bride expectant, and the company, af-
ter waiting from six till nine o'clock
D. m, for the coming OF the BRIDE
groom, adjourned sine die. Without
fee or reward, Esq. - wendell his
his fiye-mile journey homeward.
Red Rock saw q lively time last
Saturday, in horse-racing. Nearly oil
the riders were thrown--some. here.
some there. A whiskey barrel IL a
hard thing to ride, with gag rein and
no crupper, especially on steep down
grade.
Our drug stores have improved upon
the old tables OF weights and meas
ures. Nearly everything Ii sold by
the dram without a single scruple.
Here is the new style table: One
dram makes one fool, two drains make
two fools, two fools make one fight,
and sometimes half dozen, and noise
In. proportion to the drains. VIII it
all be for medical purposes when court
convenes? There will then be hurry
ing to and fro. y.