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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-01-31
The Mystery of the siamese Twins.


Dr. Joseph Hoiiingsworth, Of Mount Airy,
North Carolina, who made an examination Of
the bodies Of the Siamese Twins at Green's
boro. In tha, State, shortly after life was ex-
unct. ana who arrived in Philadelphia last
week aud held consultation with Dr. Pan
coas,. no the lattegs residence, Eleventh and
Walnut streets. gives the following interesting
report;
pr. Ilolliugsworth found the Gotdian
kuo," or band which connected them 20 be an
extension Of the sternrm for about four inches
ia length ana two io breadth The band was
convex above and In front and concaye under
neaih. The Two bodies bad but one navel,
which was in the center Of the band and it is
supposed that there were two umbi,ical cords
branching from this, one extending into each
body
Inc connecting lux was found to be the
eusitorm cartilage, and was rs hard as bone,
and l.l not yield in the least. tIt may be
here mentioned that Tor some time previous to
their death 10 motions were Observable m the
baal1 The doctor said he dill no, think they
would have survived separation, not from
The fact of being alaii Of separating the AFTER
les, but from fear Of producing peritouitis.
No hemorhage would have been produced, SO
far as could be seen, as there were no arterial
connections Of any account.
There nc; being any means Of embalming
the bodies The following method was taken,
after much persuasion by the doctors, and a
inal consent by the respective families, Of
keeping them from temporary decay \ box
Of tiu was made aud the bodies deposited there
iu and the coffin was Theoretically scaled
This was placed In a wooden box, and a third
box cnye'opcj the whole. This casket was
deposited in the basement of a dwelling in the
vicinity, and covered with powdered charcoal
TO tie depth Of about two feet.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-01-31
Miss Nellie Grants Approaching
NuptlalS.

The Washington correspondent of the New
York Herald says: Miss Nellie Grants en-
gagemeut is one Of the leading topics of socie-
" chat here. 1t will be remembered that Fan
ny Kemble, the tragedenne, who married Mr.
Pierce Butler, Of Philadelphia, and was after
wards divorced from him, had a younger sister
who evinced great talent for music She
studied in Italy aud in Paris, and made a SEN
sation at several concerts, but before she was
fairly on the stage as prima donna sho was
wooed and won by Mr.. Sartons, a rich Eng
rshman Of an old family Now when Miss
Nellie Grant returned from Europe last year
she made the acquaintance, on the steamer, Of
the second son of ihis Mr.. and Mrs. Sartons,
and the intimacy ripeued into affection. Just
then the elder brother died and the fortunate
swain thus becomes the heir to the Sartons es-
tate 1t is iutimated that the marriage will
come OF il the spring, and at the same time
Colonel Fred Grant will marry Miss Kitty
Cook, the eldest daughter of the Ex-Governor
Of this District"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-01-31

ALLEGED HOMICIDE ~ NrRGryA-The
Richmond Dispatch says horriblemurler was
committed on Thursday night, near Pale Green
church, a few miles from Hanover Court House,
Va, the victim being Mrs. Jones, wife Of
Washington Jones, well known and wealthy
man, who is suspected Of committing the deed
and has been arrested. A new AK was found
belonging to Jones coated with the blood and
brains Of his wife Mr. Jones is said to have
lived happily with his family, though he some
times drank too freely. Mrs Jones was aged
81 and her hns band so.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-01-31
McCarty-Mordecai Dueling Case.

The trial of W. Page McCarty for killing
John D. Mordecai in a duel last May, which
had been progressing in the Hastings Court at
Richmond, Va, before Judge Gugon for four
days, was concluded Saturday evening and the
case given to the jury at seven o'clock. In a
few minutes they returned for instructions as
to whether they were required to find a verdict
Of murder in the first degree or acquit the ac-
cused, The judge instructed that they were
not so required He then, at the request Of
the jury further instructed them as to the yar-
Gus degrees Of murder and manslaughter. after
which the jury again retired. About nine
o'clock the jury returned verdict of iuvolun-
tary mauslaughter and fixed the prisoners
6ue At $500 Counsel for defense asked for a
suspension of judgment and moved to set aside
the verdict, which motion will be considered.
The prisoner was bailed in $1,000. Previous
to the instruction by the court the Jury stood
nine for acQuttal and three for murder in the
first degree There was no demonstration in
the court room, which was densely crowded
only a buzz apparently of astonishment
In addition to the fine of $500 imposed on
McCar;y by the jury on Saturday last, the
court on Monday sentenced him to Jail for six
months An effort is being made by his
friends to obtain executive clemency.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-01-31

When this ljg WIS referred again 90 Che
Committee on tbc Ju.lcary. re ms,''e % Cen.
Butler. who IS one Of les principal champions
in the House ofDcpvcpo;atves. some persons,
not familiar with Gre parliamentary tactics Of
that body. cherished ,lc jHs.r' illusion that
twas done f,r." % MS, o bome,e phrase, and
that tba, worll De che 'astof Sc. Wearc now
told thatit is te,-- mcrr,j lt is noe yet
qi,ite ripe enough or legislative handling, wc
suppose. rs Ooh, Hons. Eut .aj Lynch, clo-
queu, AMI lcarocl c1'o-el members, desiring
co speak before Che committee. were recently
afforded an opportunity ef shielding the trans
ceudeu, light Of their genius upon the minds
Of the Hon Aoc'o-SlNons composing it,
What the result of their calculations, esplaua-
tioas. OF vhs. further demands they make for
1beir dowu-,-ojiea e' brethren, we know
not ?, would seem, however that 90 order 90
secure its passage. the committee have deter
mined to eliminate ther,5rom tae feature which
provides fr mixed schools That. we sup-
pose. viii be tackled on O. ao appropriation
tjlI. and It's passage thus secured by Farls-
mentary trickery
Tn our innocence ana partial ignorance Of
the ways that are dark ia modern politics.
we had Supposed chat tho states bad rights
chat tbo General Government, was bound 60
respect. We used 90 ,biak ,ta, educational
~,4ttsrr n0i'ie school systems and the Ike.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-01-31

We regret, deeply regret. to learn The death
Of Clinton Uadlox, W. NJ of Flint Hill Lodge
\. f. and a. NJ. Mr. H. was not only a true
honest good citizen ono ever ready to come
at the call Of duty never finching from any
labors seeking no honors, but was an orna-
ment to the Masonic fraternity. May the
sprig of acacia which waves above The grave of
our departed brother ever be green inrm
Sentinel.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-01-31
' and gratefully yours,
WIN. +. CRITTENDEN.

Wm. II. Graham, well known New York
politician, is now serving out ten years term
in the Albany penitentiary, for embezzlement
His family lived in style in Middletown, n. Y
On his way to the pcntentiary he pointed tc
the senate chamber in the capitol building and
said Il sat there two terms, and will be
there again before die" On arriving at the
penteu,ery he wept.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-01-31

A special dispatch to the Baltimore Ameri-
can from Philadelphia gives al account of the
great strike of ship-carpsnters now in progress
at Camden, N j. Twenty-Five hundred men
have quit work because their wages were re-
duced from $3.50 to So per day. 1t is feared
that all the ship-yards on the Delaware will
he involved in the strike.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-01-31

A negro was buried alive in a well at Butl,r
recently His friends dug down to him in
about four hours, and found him alive and
well. He said he never wanted to sneeze so
bad in lis life, but was afraid he would jar
down some more dirt. A good healthy negro
has rs firm hold upon his life as a cart load
OF tnm-cais
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-01-31
GEORGE Il. LIGHT,

DEALEk ~
Drugs, Medicines. Paints,
SCHOOL BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOBACCOS,
CIGARS, &C,
TAKES this opportunity Of thanking his n
patrons for their most liberal patronsgevH
FOR the last year, and hopes by strict atten- IL
ton and fair dealing to merit a continuance Of the
same. sell Grsfraie goods always do not sell
coanferfeii or cheap gYods for the bet. Warrant
everything sold-tn be returned If not a. guaran-
tced. Ii Is my desire and also pleasure, 70 sell my
patrons
THE BEST QUALITY OF GOODS
aicGys, but will if compelled sell them Laudanum
for cts Syrup for cts., aud Cologne for Is CT.
per pint but at the same time, let me inform you
that according 10 the United States Pharmaccpea,
you can't make Laudanum for less than 10 cts. BY
the Wholesale. A much cheaper plan Is 10 buy
your goods genuine, and add the iedfer yourself
want allmy old Accounts settled up by paying
the Cash Immediately, and new ones begun imme-
diately, if not sooner. Will not ask for money on
the new ones until after Harvest.
CfGARS-best in town.
January II, 1874 GEO. T. LIGHT.
(NRCULATING Library, at
\ Jan. II, 1874. GEO. T. LIGHTS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-01-31

STARVING TO DEATH.-Incredible as It may
seem, there are families in New York City en-
listing on less than one dollar a week. The
New York Express instances G. ~ Iolstron,
who suffers from asthma, has wife and six
children, Broome street, and their whole in
come this winter hos never exceeded two dol
lars and half a week.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-01-31

On Saturday afternoon the last rail was laid
on the Washington branch of the Washington
city and Point Lookout railroad The wbarfat
Shepherd, opposite Alexandria, the terminus
Of the branch road, will be completed by
Saturday, and it is expected that the road viii
be in running order not later than the % OF
February.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-01-31

General Jubal A. Early, of Virginia, has
views Of his own on the subject of the Senator
ship Of that State. He says that representa-
ton in Congress is of no use to the State, and
is in favor Of abolishng it and the United
States Government paying over to Virginia
the salaries of the eleven Senators and Mem
bers. being about 800 600.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-01-31

Gov. William Pinkney Whyte of Nd, hav-
ing been elected L. s Senator from March 4
1874, addressed a communication yesterday to
the presiding officers Of both houses of the
Maryland Legislature resigning the office Of
Governor, to take effect the 4tb Of March
next.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-01-31
&c BeaIl Air."

The former residence Of the late Col. Lewis W.
Washington. This Farm is situated midway
between Charlestown and Harper's Ferry,
within a mile Of the HalItown Depot Of the
Winchester Branch Of the B. &c o. L. r., with
an abundant Spring near the Dwelling, and a
beautiful stream of water passing through the
Farm. The Improvements are within short
distance Of Turnpike Roads leading in various
directions il contains
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-01-31
A Wrong Custom Corrected.

Il is quite generally the custom to take
strong liver stimulants for the cure of liver
complaint and both the mineral and vegetable
Kingdoms have been diligently searched to
procure the most drastic aud poisonous purga-
tives in order to produce powerful effect
upon the liver, and arouse the tagging and en-
feebled organ. This system of treatment is
on the same principle as that Of giving weak
aud debilitated man large portions Of brandy
to enable him to do a certain amount Of work.
When the stimulant is withheld, the organ like
the system, gradually relapses into a more tor
pid or sluggish and weakened condition than
before What then is wanted Medicines,
that, while they cause the bile to flow freely
from the liver, as that organ is toned in to &C
ton, will not overwork and thus debilitate 1t,
but will, when their use is discontinued, leave
the liver strengthened and healthy.
WORKS WONDERS.
BERGEN, Genesee Co., n. Y, Mar. 90. II.
DR.. R. V. PIERCE Dear Sir-Your treat
ment in my case has been quite successful and
satisfactory, and for which desire to express
my gratitude. | have been troubled with Il
disordered Liver and Catarrh and general
weakness for good many years, and was
failing slowly all the time, and last August
called on you aud got some of your Golden
Medical Discovery and DIR. Sage's Ca:arrh
Remedy, and one of your Nasal Injectors, and
since that time have been improving and am
now better than have been in years, not
having had the sick headache in months. which
used to have to average once week, the
Golden Medical Discovery being the principal
medicine used. 1t has worked wonders in my
case and recommend it to those similarly
afflicted. Let me express gratitude to you for
such invaluable services.
Truly and gratefully yours,
WIN f. CRITTENDEN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-01-31
Turnpike Meeting.

rI'HE regular Annual Meeting Of the Stockhol-
ders Of the Smithfed, Cbarlestown and Har-
per's Ferry Turnpike Company viii be held al the
Conrt-House in CharlestOwn. on TUESDAY, Jan
uary 9Th, 1874. At IL o'clock, 4. VI. A full at
tendance is requested. FRANCIS YATES.
Jan. IL, lsTi,2t PRECEDENT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-01-31

HARRISBURG Pa, January 27.-Tbe ne
groes Rosentine and Moody, on trial for the
murder Of farmer Benin, near Middietown, in
November last, were to-day convicted Of muir
der IN tie first degree
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-01-31
Terms of Sale I:

The Terms Of Sale as required by the Decree
are One-ffth Of the purchase money 10 be paid
on day Of sale, and as much more as will make
Ope-fhird Of the aggregate purchase money.
on the First day Of April, 1874, with interest
from day Of sale-the residue in one and two
equal annual payments with interest from day
Of sale; the said deferred payments, including
that payable April l, 1874, to be secured by
the bonds Of the purchaser, and the withhold
ing Of the title until the whole Of the purchase
shall have been paid.
ANDREW f. KENNEDY,
ANDREW HUNTER,
Special Commissioners.
W. f. ANDERSON. Auctioneer.
Jan. 10, ls74-ts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-01-31
An Old Political Feud Revived.

The political feud which had its origin
twenty-five years ago between Jefferson Davis
aud Henry S Foote, both then of Mississippi,
seems to-day, says the Baltimore Sur of the
9th to have increased in intensity. Recent
publications Of Mr. Foote in Washington pa
pers affecting Mr. Davis have added fresh ma
tsrial to their mutual wrath, and now it is re-
ported that duel is actually being arranged
by which to end the feud forever. This, how
ever looks rather absurd than otherwise The
following letters form the present climax Of
the trouble, the first appearing in the Wash
ington capitol of Sunday, and being private
letter written last fall:
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-01-31

A suit involving a half a million is being
tried in Wythe County, Virginia, aud among
the counsel are United States Senator Johnston
and J Randolph Tucker. The case involves
the Stuart salt works
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-01-31

DEATH OF A MOUNT VERNON SERVANT
jim Mitchell, the Oldest one of the Mount Yer
non servants, died there day or two ago. He
was taken to Mount Vernon, when boy, by
Col Bushrod Washington, six months after the
death Of Gen. Washington's wife. lie was
married the night the Capitol at Washington
was destroyed, and is supposed to have been
about ninety-fve years old
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-01-31

A NELINs unequaled for simplicity
n beaut, aud economy, any one can use them
aud ANYTHING can be dyed with them. They are
the cheapest aud most simple dyes in the world f,r
d-eing six and Wooden. also. miyed Goods,
Shawls. Dresses, Bonnets, Hats. Ribbons. Feath-
ers and al kinds Of wearing material To be had at
Jan. 81, 1873. C. l.. BELLER'S.
AATNEAL and Glyce-ine Soap is especially
~ adapted to use on the skins OF young children
who are more than usual liable to chap in cold
weajher-Denta. Soap pronounced b. the highest
Dental authority the most effective cleanser for
the teeth and gums, to be found at
Jan, 81, 1874. G. f.. BELLER'S.
NTARVIN'S Cod Liver Oil is confidently recon
VI mended as the sweetest and purest in the
market, for sale by G. +. BELLER.
FENROPHY. Tilden and Feegee Island Tomato
Early York, Ok Heart and Early Winning
stadt Cabbag Seed, Crop Of 1873, from Robt bush
of Philadelphia, Just received and for sale by
Jan. 81, 1874. C. +. BELLER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-01-31

DIR. TAzEwELL TYLER.-T'be death Of Dir.
Tazewell Tyler, third son of ex-President John
Tyler, of Virginia, on the sth instant, in san
Francisco, Cal, is announced Dr. Tyler
practced his profession for several years in
New Kent and Charles City counties, Va, and
during the late war served in the Medical De-
partment Of the Confederate States.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-01-31
MANSION HOUSE,

Built in the most substantial manner has an
abundance Of fine fruit, and is, altogether, a
very desirable property, and such as is rare
ly brought into market. Persons DESTROYS OF
purchasing are invited to view the premises
at any time before sale.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-01-31

Miss Phebe Lawrele obtained from a New
York jury, last week, S25,OOO for breach Of
promise and seduction in a suit against a law
yer named Andrew B. Chalmers
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-01-31
$50 ACRES,

More or less IAN abundant portion Of which Is
heavily Timberedl Of as productive Land as
can be found in the Shenandoah Valley, has
all necessary Farm Buildings, and handsome,
iarro nd cou f,rtable
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-01-31

MURDER OLA VlGGINrAN.-A correspondent
Of the Clarke County DYa.,l Courier says
that Nat Randolph, eldest son of Major Bev-
erly Randolph, who left Clarke county few
years ago to reside in Florida del on the 3rd
instant, aged % years. from wounds received
in endeavorng to rescue a gun belonging to a
friend from a crowd Of ruGians
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-01-31

DEATH OF A VENERABLE CITIzEN.-FEED-
ERIcE, Mn, Jan 25.-Mr Isaac Wisong, a
highly respected citizen of Frederick City, and
father Of Mr. w. A. Wisong, of Baltimore,
died this morning at the advanced age Of Sc
years Mr. Wisong was sick but two weeks
of his life, and was one Of a family noted for
its longevity, the aggregate ages Of four broth
crs, three Of whom are still Twin 9, being 327
years.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-01-31
Public Sale.
Household & Kitchen Furniture

Safe one Cooking Stove, in good order; two Cop
per Kettles, one large size one large Iron Kettle
one Wheeler Il Wilson Sewing Machine in perfect
order, and many other articles too numerous to
mention.
TERMS A Credit Of Twelve Months will be
given on all sums over So the purchaser giving
Bond with approved security with Interest from
date if not paid at maturity. Sums of $40 and
under Cash. No property to be removed until
Terms are complied with.
JONATHAN PETTITT.
J. W. McGGNNIs, Auctioneer.
January 81, lS74-4t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-01-31

Mr. J. b. Yarnum one Of the oldest citizens
Of Petersburg, Virginia died in Washington
on Friday week, in the cighty-ffth year of his
400
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-01-31

THE GREAT REMEDY FOX
C0NSUMP TI0M
which can be cured by n
timely resort to this stand
ard preparation, as has been
proved by the hundreds of
testimonials received by the
proprietors. 1t is aclnowl-
edged by many prominent
physicians to be the most
reliable preparation ever in
troduced for the relief and
cure Of all Lung complaints,
and is offered to the public,
sanctioned by the experience
of over forty years. When
resorted to in season it sell
dom fails to effect a speedy
cure in the most severe
cases of Coughs, Bronchitis,
Group, Whooping Cough,
Influenza, Asthma, Colds,
Sore Throat, Pains or Sore
ness in the Chest and Side,
Liver Complaint, Bleeding
at the Lungs, &c. Wistar's
Balsam does not dry up a
Cough, and leave the cause
behind, as is the case with
most preparations, but it
loosens and cleanses the
lungs, and allays irritation,
thus removing the cause OF
the complaint.
rREPARED BY
SETH W. F0WLE & SONS, Boston, Ness,
And sold by Druggists and Dealers generally.
War Having Been Ave"ted,
The Panic Thing Of the Past,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-01-31
:. BEALL AIR" FOR SALE.

NV virtue Of a Decree Of the Circuit Court Of
I'D Jefferson County, rendered at October
Term. 1873, the undersigned, Special Com
missioners. will offer at Public Auction, at the
Court House. in Charlestown, West Virginia,
on
Friday, February 81, 1874,
At 12 o'clock, NJ, the very desirable and
heoniifullv imnrnrel Elrm. Known as
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1874-12-24
WASHINGTON.
The Arkansas Investigating Committee
Poland aud Ward In Favor
OF Brooks.
Tho Other Members support The Val.
ldlIy OF The Present STATE
Government.

WAAIIINGrON, December g9,-The
argument before the Arkansas investl-
gazing committee was concluded 10,
dhy' The indications are that repre,
senlatives Poland aud Ward VIII 10,
port IN favor Of brooks, while the
olher members Of the committee will
support the validity Of the present state
government.
A communication from the freed
mems bereau branch Of the war depart
ment says that, since the last report,
no new feature has been introduced
Continued success has marked the
working aud perfection OF the rogula-
lions originally established for the
conduct OF the work under the adjutant
generals office. With the view OF IA.
cllitallng the prosecution Of parties at.
tempting the fraudulent procurement
from the dlsburslng officers OF the
branch Of funds In their
banks for payment Of hounlles, etc., 10
colored ex-solders or their heirs, u 70.
quest has been made by the secretary
OF war that the attorney general In
'lfnct the proper officers 10 brIng the
guilty parties 10 speedy justice, The
attorney general replies that he has
given the proper instructions for
mat purpose.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1874-12-24
A yarunbie Medical Treatise.

The edition OF 1875 OF the sterling Medical
Annual, known rs Hosteters Almanac,
Is now ready and may be obtained, free of
cost, of druggists and general country deal
ers In all parts of the United States and
British America, md indeed In every civil
lied portion Of the western hemisphere.
This almanac has been issued regularly NJ
the commencement OF every year for about
one-tlfth of century. II combines, with
the soundcst practical advice for the preser-
walton md restoration Of health, large
amount OF Interesting and amusing light
reading and the calendar, astronomical cal
culations, chronological items, etc., are pre-
pared with great care and will be found ac-
curate. The issue of Hostetter's Almanac for
1875 will probably be the largest edition of u
medical work ever published in any coun-
try. The proprietors, Messrs. Hostelter Il
Smith, Pittsburgh, Pa on Their celpt of u
two cent stamp, will forward copy by mail
to any person who cannot procure one In
his ncighborhood.