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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-12-26

The following communication we know to
be promntel by thorough conviction Of the
distinguished ability of its subject aud feel
ing Of personal regard for Dr. Marmion and
bis family:
HARPER's FERRY. December 10, 1874.
MEssRS. EDlroES OF THE FREE PRBss ="
In your
issue Of this date you speak in complimentary
terms Of the professional skill OF DR.. Reuling, OF
Baltimore. as displayed in the treatment Of the
generous philanthropist W. W. Corcoran, Esq,
Of Washington. The praise which you bestow on
this eminently successful Oculist Is, am sure,
well deserved. No gift of our kind Creator Is
more highly valued than that Of sight. When it
has been lost its restoration always entails debt
Of lively gratitude towards him whose skill has
wrought the wondrous miracle.
In this connection, l wish 90 paw welearned
tribute Of praise 10 young physician from our
town, who, after complete course OF study IN the
best University of Europe. has devoted himself TO
the special branch of the medical profession in
Washington City. allude to DR.. VIM. V. Mar
mion-the eldest son OF our venerable towusman,
DR.. n. Marmion In a practice of some three or
four years, in which he has confined himself eX-
cusively TO diseases al the eve and ear this young
gentleman has met with extraordinary success
and has already earned FOR himself the reputation
Of an eminent 0culist and aurist 1t is only pro-
per that the distinguished talent OF our county, IN
every profession, should receive the enc0miums
which IL deserves, and find az home, as ardent adj
mirers as il is constantly finding abroad Jcher-
son must De proud OF all those worthy stns whose
brilliant gifts and noble needs are helping toillus
trate the history Of our country. Ciyis.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-12-26
TIE Free Press First.

The Martiusburg S'aiesmal kss the
statement, land we have seen 'cwhere}
that lLs Nsr Ira Of that town, IVA the first
paper iu the State that raised the banner Of
resistance to the absolute, supreme, and intol-
Grant dominion Of the Radical party.
\. bile according to the ESa all the praise
Justly due Tor its manly course in defense Of
the ri-it. We respectfully state that the FIRST
number Of che FREE Press was issued on the
2i,h Of August, 1864; east two weeks in
advance of the first issue &C the Era.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-12-26
Secured.

w. vs.. Corcoran, the mUa.fcent Millionaire
If Washington, some time ago made a doaa-
ton 90 Columbian University amounting to
$3.50 600. contingent upon its friends raising
500 600 additional, 10 order 10 put that time
bouorel seat Of learning upon a firm financial
basis Through the earnest efforts of Presi-
dent yelling, principally, the entire amount
has been secured the Faculty themselves Civ
ing IS 600
The citizens of Washington could well af-
ford to invest largely in this grand educational
enterprise. Il is contemplated to establish at
once O Schoo, Of Science From its location
at tle Capital It Wi, cuny peculiar adyan-
ases. We congratulate the Professors upon
the corsummation OF their long cherished
hopes. And We trust that Mr. Corcoran may
long live TO see the fruits Of his liberal eudow-
mert.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-12-26

Vow who viii send us something warm
CiU'tsi0rn Ia.l Free Press
De rU To our beloved brother, the
venerable senior Of the Free Press, we send
warm and family greetings. Now in his Goth
year, may he live to celebrate his Centennial
anniversary. and then be able to join the
Maryland Editors in their annual excursions
aud be the liveliest Of the the lively, as he has
SO often been on former occasions.
And may we be there 20 see"' says the
varm-heartel senior editor Of the Marlboro
Gazette; ia response to which aspiration all
Dis contemporaries with one voice deyoutly
ezc'aim-Amen - Gsorgs'o,rn Courier.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-12-26
Communicated.
Far he Free Press.

For tie fTee ITcSS
All hail Happy Day
When the Saviour was born
No time like this awakes my lay
Ever glorious morn!
An era by Prophets foretold
BY ali the faithful! expected
Loo&'d 60 through the ages Of old;
BY God most htly elected.
Angels came from Heaven above,
And gave their sweetest song,
Jesus was born for man In love:
They shouted full and long.
Peace to earth from Heaven
They joytully proclaimed,
The Saviour this day given;
As Surety remained.
We catch the strain Of long ago,
And send il back in praise,
The Jesus born for Us OF yore
Shall have our all of days.
Great JOY to an this day!
In every heart and home,
BE this the pray'r, the lay,
To Christ glad welcome.
Charlcstown, Dec. p, 1874.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-12-26

The Arkansas House OF Representatives,
passed The Senate bill providing for issuing
TWO and q half millions Of bonds for bonding
tle floating indebtedness, and TO raise means
90 pay tle current expenses Of the State Gov
eminent.
That's the way the money goes. Better
put some Of your heaviest Radicals in that
foqtsg current
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-12-26
Judge Kelley.

This prominent member Of the Radical
party. as we predicted, viii not affiliate with
che Conservatives. lie says, whatever differ
cuc,s may exist between him and his party on
the financial question, will be adjusted in the
party aud not om Of it.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-12-26
King Kalakaua.

This m1cb-fetcl and much-alnired Royal
visitor visited New York City 90 The 2STd.
Arrangements are perfected by the joint spe-
ca committe Of the Council to give him a
suitable reception. Il viii however be rather
private owing to The 10 health Of his majesty.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-12-26

For THE SENATE.-Hon. Charles OConnor
the eminent lawyer Of New York city is strong
= urged as Gov. Fenton's successor in the Sen
ate. He's rather a stronger man than the
handsome, urbane Ex-Governor who now holds
the seat.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-12-26

The House Committee on Railways and Ca
mails Saturday, by almost a unanimous vote,
agreed to report a bill recommending the CO.
verument to guarantee the bonds Of the Wash
ington, Cincinnati. St. Louis and Chicago Rail-
road. The projectors represent the country
through which the road will pass as rich in
coal and iron OF the best quality, and offer to
carry freights at one-half the present rates.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-12-26

ERESH Lemons, Desiccated Cocoanut. and
1 Hominy just received by w. EBY.
HAGERSTOWN ALMANACKS for 1875 for
I 4 sale by W. EBY.
4 REEN and Black Teas Of finest quality. Just
! ] received by w. ELY
Dec. 26 1874.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-12-26

VIRGINIA STATE DEBr.-In tie case Of
rs. tie Commonwealth, decided
in the Court Of appeals at Richmond, recently,
it comes to pass that both Virginia and West
Virginia were Jointly aud separately bound
ia tLc rlo'. state d.j'.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-12-26
Boots and shoes.

nor all kinds Of Home made Boots, Shoes and
L Caters. 20 to HAGLEl'S Shoe Store.
4 Hagley's you can find all kinds of Ready
"a made Boots, Shoes and Caters from the low
est price 10 the best quality.
! AIDES, if ycu want Arctic 0vershoes. lmita-
/ ton of Sandals, keloggs Gum Buskins or
Fo0tholds, 20 TO HAGLEY'S shoe Store.
INENT'S, Ladies, Misses and Children's Rubber
j Shoes of various kinds, at
HAGLEN'S Shoe Store.
A Ii kinds of Shoe Dressings, Shoe Bronze,
n Backing Cork Soles, Waterproof Compost
ton Warranted to keep your feet dry, Button
Hooks, Buttons, Laces, &c, at
HAGLEY'S Shoe Store.
u EPAfRING done at short Lotice, at
II Dec. 10, 1874. HAGLLl =.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-12-26

Mr.. James Corrie, Dentist in Baltimore,
writes: q have used Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup
personally and in my family fortwo or three years
and am prepared to say that there is nothing to
compare TO it ms a remedy for Coughs Colds, etc -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-12-26

The worlds memory is short 1t will forget
you if YOU 10 not jog it frequently.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-12-26
HOUSES AND LOTS

in the bill and proceedings mentioned, and
living and being in the town Of Harpers Ferry
jefferson County West Virginia, adjoining
each other and fronting on Shenandoah street
in said town. As directed by said Decree the
undersigned will FIRST offer for sale the
Two Story Brick Building
and the lot on which it stands, and if sale oil
the same be insufficient to discharge said =
bove mentioned money, then be will also offer
for sale the
One story Brick Buildin q
and the lot on which it stands, the latter being
q Corner Lot-on the corner Of Bridge and
Shenandoah Streets.
The said lots are eligibly situated in the
central part Of Harper's Ferry and are sub
stantially built. both of them Of Brick-only
divided from Mrs C. R. Quion's elegant Brick
building by said Bridge Street.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-third Cash one
third in Six Months. and remaining third in
Twelve Months, with interest from the day Of
sale on the deferred payments-the purchaser
or purchasers giving Bond and good security
for same and the title to be retained 10 secure
said deferred payments till further order Of the
Court
Sale 10 commence at I o'clock. p. VI.
ISAAC F0UKE,
Special Commissioner
W. T. ANDERSON. AUC.
December 70, 1874
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-12-26

DURSUANT to a Decree rendered on the
4 22ud day of September, 1874, by the
County Court Of Jefferson County in the case
of Edward Tearney and others Plaintiffs, VS.
A. NJ. Balls Administrator and heirs Defend
ants, pending in said Court in Chancery, the
undersigned, appointed Special Commissioner
for the purpose, will make sale at public ven
due to the highst bidder, in front Of the
Mountain View Hotel, in the town Of Har-
pers Ferry,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-12-26
Pay Your Taxes !
NOTICE.

CRYSTAL OIL.-Spring Water White this
| safety Oil is warranted to stand 100 fire test,
also Transparent LubIicatng Oil, keeps imped in
hard freezing weather, for sale by
Dec. TO- 1874. G. w. I. kEARSLEl.
NTEW Orleans Sugar, for sale by
Dec. 10, 1874. G.. ". T. kEARSLEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-12-26
On Saturday, January Is, 1875.

of the Real Estate Of A. NJ. Ball, deceased, or
so much thereof as may be required to pay the
sum of sos 90 cents, together with interest
on S49l SO part thereof from August /, 1874,
Ill! paid. the expenses OF sale and costs Of suit
II Dnnl E.tntn cnr,cistirn Of trrn
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-12-26
PUBLIC SALE
OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
In Jefferson County, West Va.

TTVHE undersigned, Executor Of George Jsler,
decd will sell at Public Sale, before the
Conrt- House Door In CharlestOWn,
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-16

ANTIQUARIAN SUPPER.-The ladies Of the
Second Parish, propose for the entertainment
of their friends and to add to the fund for the
completion of their Church building, an Anti
sqnarian Sup rer, followed by singing and read
ing. Singing: Patriotic songs by young ladies
.su antiquarian Dress Reading: The paper re-
cen uy read before the New England Historic
Geneai ogieal Society, by Captain George Henry
Preble. IT,. s. n, upon Three Historic Flags
and Three september Viotories-the flags, one
being that wo. IN by The Bon Homme Richard
in her fight und, Y John Paul Jones with the
Scraps in 1779; the flag borne by the o. s.
Brig Enterprise in her encounter with the
Boxer in 1913; and the flag which fioated over
Fort McHenry near Baltimore in 1874 at the
time of the British Naval attack on that CITY
and which inspired Keys Star spangled Ban
ner. The flag of the Enterprise, now owned oy
Mr.. 81. G. Quincy of this city, will be on ex-
hibiton. Monday evening" the 23d OF Febfu'
ary, is the time set and the Vestl1y OF the
Second Parish is the place appointed.
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-16

Do WE WANT MORE MARTIN SKINS, OR MORE
BEAVER SKINs?-An old trader to the north
west coast of America, in the early part of this
century, tells the following true story:
When he first traded with the Indians along
that coast, he found this currency consisting of
certain kind of martin skins about the size
of his hand These varied in value according
to certain markings and colors on the fur the
more rare being the more valuable; but, on the
average, one of these little martin skins being
good money for first class beaver skin. then
worth in the civilized world, about $50 in gold.
1t occurred to our shrewd friead, that, at the
great annual fair at Frankfort, in Germany, he
could get supply of cheap martin skins. He
accordingly sent home samples of the favorite
kinds, the $40, $50 and $50 bills of the natives,
which his owners forwarded to Germany, and
bought quantity of these little furs at some
thing under dollar apiece.
On his next voyage to the coast the captain,
and blankets, carried out his new supply of
currency.
Arriving at the principal southern trade
point, he hoisted the signal for trade, and soon
the Indians appeared with their accumulated
stock of beaver skins, and other furs. Waiting
until all the principal chiefs had displayed their
stocks, he gradually brought out his supply of
bank bills, otherwise martin skns) Trade
was soon brisk-a few days exhausted the
stock of furs at that point, and he left in cir
CuidtOu QuduGiUy VI udTGu SkluS Ill IiltiT
places, as yet, very little deprecated in value.
Hosting sail, he pushed for the next post SO
as to keep ahead of his circulating medium.
Here he played the same game, and passed on,
gradually, however, finding it necessary to pay
a higher price for his beaver skins in the pecu-
liar currency.
Having gathered the first harvest, he slowl y
retraced his course down the coast. At each
port where he had been he found that beaver
skins had risen, or currency fallen, whichever
way we may choose to put IT'D until, when he
was ready to ruE hOmeward, it appeared that,
in few months, he had SO far changed the
currency of the whole coast, that it took sirty
martin skins to buy the one beaver skin, which
on his arrival could be bought for one irst-class
martin skin!
To-day the deluded people here are camor-
ing for more martin skins Shall we go on, ,un-
til, as in the old continental times, man may
take out bushel basketful of greenbacks an
bring home his dinner bought with them in a
peck measure?
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-16

Yesterday was a hint of March, a pref
ty strong one, too.
The Maine Central train from Bangor was
three hours late Saturday night owing to a
washout at Vassalboro.
The Rossinis give matinee at Reception
Hall Thursday morning. -f
Schumacher has just received six fine mar
ines from Norton, which have been elegantly
framed. They will be put on exhibition to-
day.
The freight blockade to the provinces is
broken, and the Chase has been laid up.
The Orients have completed arrangements
for their masquerade. which promises to be a
fine affair. Mr.. Hayden, the Boston costumer,
arrives tomorrow, and will remain at the Fal-
mouth two days.
The sheriffs made seizures Saturday at Pat
rick and at Dawson McGlinchey's.
One of the horses attached to Congress
street car fell down Saturday, and had to be
taken off the line.
About seventy-fve Portlanders went to Bos-
ton Saturday to the opera matinee.
A gentleman's glove awaits the owner at the
police station
All the bars are to close to-day, so sheriff
and others say Bnt there seems to be vast
amount of incredulity in the minds of the peo-
pie. ..-.
The steamers will resume their places OF the
Machias route about the 10Th of March.
A temperance prayer meeting was held al
the Jail yesterday and eighteen inmates signed
the pledge.
Harry Brown is to have charge of the decOra
tious at City Hall on the occasion of the Gov
ernors reception.
Moses Owen is writing another volume called
"Ballads of Portland" which will be out some
time next month.
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-16
FIFTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE.
Especial to the Press.l
SENATE.

Especial to the Press.1
| SENATE.
AUGUSTA, Feb. IA.
Thee was no quorum present and conse-
ouently NJ, business was transacted.
Papers from the Senate disposed of in con-
currence.
Petitions, &c., presented md referred For
an act to incorporate the Madison 5onu ooan Sate
Company, the capital stock IS plSced az @zOO,
600; to incorporate the Maine Slate company,
capital stock 600; to incorporate the Maa-
ison Slate Company, capital stock SIouOV0, W
incorporate the Piscataquis Central Slate Com
pany capital stock 100000; for an act impos
| posing duty on collateral inheritances; to
| amend the charter of Camden village; to incor-
| porate the Sebec Cheese Company. for an act
| in relation to the protection of bottles used by
| the manufacturers of small beer, ginger ale,
/ etc.
Orders passed-That the Committee on the
/ judiciary inquire if further legislation is nee
\ essary declaratory of the meaning of certain
provisions of chapter q, r. s., of 1871, in or
\ der to make them more effective in accom-
4 plishing the purpose for which they were de-
| signed; that the Committee on Legal Affairs
| inquire into the expediency of amending chap
79 B. s.. so that clerks of judicial courts shall
have power to appoint deputies; that the Com
| mittee on State Lands and Roads inquire into
the expediency of the purchase by the State Of
the pine and spruce stumpage of Perham plan
| tation in order to facilitate the settlement oi
said plantation.
Read and Assigned-Bill to incorporate the
Milo Cheese Company, to authorize j. Stetson
ct ais, of Bremen to extend wharf; to incor'
porate the Sandy River Dam Company; repeal
ing the Edward Little Institute; in reference tc
steamboat freight; for repeal of law requiring
wholesale pedlers to pay State license,
Leave to STANDARDIZATION of P. McCrillls
for refundment of overcharged interest; OF M
Standish ct ais, for abatement of tax iu Flag
staff plantation; resolve in favor OF d. b. 1ral
ton. petition of selectmen of Richmond, tol
abatement of interest due on State tax; Tor re-
dnction of the valuation of Baileyville; OF f.
Sbaw Of ais. in regard to State tax; for surren-
der of charter of Brooksvile toll bridge; re-
solve in favor of d. Getchell.
LEGISLATION inexpedient-Bill relative to
\ lien on bark; to amend the constitution relative
to the election of Senators: petltlous 10 amend
the LIQUOR law; petition sor change IN tnt
1 valuation of Vanceboro'-No. 9, range 4, and
No. 9, range 3.
Passed to be enacted-Bjll regulating thu
Weight of apples; TO increase the cap,tal oSGh sgs
OF the Sac0 Water power; to repeal chaP. W,
! private and special laws of 1871, incorporatihs
the trustees of the Bangor Masonic Fraternity
70 increase the capital stock of the Natona
Bank of Rockland; to incorporate the trustee
4 OF the Eaton Family School at Norridge wOck
4 to amend the charter of Colby University; t(
establish the boundaries of Medway plantation
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-16
BY TELEGRAPH,
THE STATE CAPITAL.
Especial to Press.l
AUGUSTA, Feb, Is,

lCUcCldl W IIcsSI
AUGUSTA, Feb. Is.
Adjournment
The Committee on the Business of the House
reported Saturday that there were about one
hundred and fifty measures on the dockets of
the Joint Standing Committees, and that these
Committees will report finally on the oath inst
Nevertheless, the Legislature continues to
grant the right of petition.
Friction.
There is little friction among the various in
terests asking for State appropriations. The
immediate friends of the Girls Industria
School bill are inclined to put on the war paint
The bridge and road appropriation for Aroos
took have been tabled by Messrs Wasson ani
others representing the agricultural interests
and the friends of these measures and the
School will, it is said, raid on the appropria
tions for county agricultural societies.
Varieties.
The Committee on Agriculture will recon-
mend an appropriation of $15, 900 for the Agri
cultural College.
The hearing on the Geueral Railroad bill will
be resumed next Tuesday, before the Judiciary
Committee.
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-16
Steam Bakery, Tools, Carts,
&C., at Auction.
ON SATURDAY, Feb. 2lst,
AT III O'CLOCK,

WE shall sell the property situated at East end Of
w Tukeys Bridge, known as the Steam Bakery.
The building 10 built of wood, 2A stories high. the
FIRST story Is fitted and has been used as Steam
Bakery and Is finished In hard wood the second
story large hall The building is 80 rs feet rs
feet post; 1t was built of the best material by the
day. in the best manner 1t is well calculated for any
light and airy, with good sea breeze in summer;
there Is plenty Of hard and soft water In the build
Heater in perfect running order, with Pumps Pull
l.ys, Pipes, Shifting Betting, &C.; also one Dough
Mixer: Cracker Machi 'e, Prepar atory Rollers. six
class Bakery, such Bread and Cake Pans, Jum-
bles and Meat Cutting Machines, Troughs, Brakes
Platform and Counter Scales, Marble Top Counters,
Desks. Stoves, second hand Express Wagon, cove ed
Bread Wagon, &c. The personal property win be
sold frst the building afterwards.
The above will he sold without any reserve to the
highest bidder, the owner is leaving the State.
r. o. BAILEY q CO., Aacsisneers.
. fe13 et
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-16
Sheri6,s Sale.


TUyAKEN on an execution issued on a Judgment re-
i covered by Charles r. Plant, Administrator Of
the goods and estate which Of Sarah E. T. Plant
late of Liberty in the County Of Bedford and State
Of Virginia, deceased and will be sold at public auc-
ton the sixteenth day Of March A: D. is74 at ten
o'clock In the forenoon, at the store Of Sewa Gross
in New Gloucester. In said County Of Cumberlsnd
ali the right in equity which AhceP r. Butler and Ed
ward G. Butler Of said New Gloucester have to re-
deem the following desc bed real estate to wit: two
certain parcels Of real estate situated in said New
Glouoester, described follows ~ -
The a parcel l. in the right of Alice P Butler the
other parcel Is in the right Of Edward c. Butler the
first being al and the whole Of the home farm which
the said Alice p Butler owned and lived on upon The
second OF July A. D. 1869, the day Of the date OF the
mortgage hereinafter deseribed, the other parcel be-
ing parts OF lots numbered a and As In the sixth d.
vision OF lots IN said New Gloucester heipg the same
parcels Of land that decided BY Jacob Tucker to
Joseph s. Foster as may be by references TO the
deeds OF said Tucfer to the said Foster, dated Da
cember T. 1882, recorded In the Cumberland Registry
Of Deeds, Book 139, Page $50, containing seventy
acres more less The above premises being subject
to mortgage recorded In the Cumberland County
Registry of Deeds Book 367. Page All, given by tho
said Alice p. Butler aud Edward c. Butler to Ezrh
Tobie of said New Gloucester to the payment
of a promissary note for four hundred and fny-six
dollars and seventy cents, dated July 2nd, 1852 pay
able in five years with interest annually, on when
there is now due the sum Of Ave hundred and my
two dollars including the accrued interest, wnicn
mortgage was made subject to the incnmorsnce ~
claim Of about thirty four dollars held oy Osfo's
Cobb of Boston, Massachusetts. o.,~
RUFUS BERRY. Deputy Snei1
New Gloucester, February 3, 1874. ~.
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-16

OLD Folks CoNcERT.-A good audience
greeted the "Old Folks" at City Hall, Satur-
day evening, on the occasion of their concert in
aid of the Martha Washington Society. They
were assisted by the First Parish choir,
The programme, with the exception of a
fine quartette by the choir, which called
forth an encore, was made up of old fash
oned ptalmody. The most noticeable Sc
lection was 'Strike the Cymbal," solo and
chorus, the solo being finely rendered by Mrs.
Wetherbee. The orchestral accompaniment
was very good.