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sufferers by the flood in Louisiana,
was issued by the mayor Of New Or
leans on the 18th Instant. (;
Owing 10 an uneXampled over
flow of the Mississippi river and It's
lower branches, by which ten thous-
and square miles OF our state are sub
merged, many thousands of families
are ruined In their fortunes, and are
threatened with starvation, 1t Is be-
You'd the means Of our citizens who
have escaped from this great calamity
TO give adequate relief TO the sufferers.
| have, therefore, thought proper to
give an opportunity to your citizens to
aid us. The contributions of the phil
anthropic are earnestly solicited for
the victims Of this two-fold visitation
of flood and famine.
LOUIS A. WIBrz, Mayor
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Cuhan independence,

The following is full text of Mr.
Carpenters joint resolution proposing
to recognize the independence of CUBA;
Whereas, 1t is the clear and undoubt-
cd right of any American colony to
sever its connection with the mother
country, and 10 establish itself as an
indenendent nation whenever the good
Of its people require IL; and whereas,
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Scholastic Population Of the state

Scholastic Population Of the state.
from the Austin Statesman.l
Major o. N. Hollingsworth, superin-
tendent of the bureau of education, has
furnished us with the scholastic pop
ulation of ninety-six counties, Forty
counties have not been reported. In
1912, the population was 232,OoO, IN
1929, 2T5,O0O, being an increase OF
a., 600 or nineteen per cent. The great
est increase was in Wise county. the
populatlon of which, In lS7l-2, was 5oo,
and in 1923, 1869, and increase OF
169 or 225 per cent. The second in.
crease was in Montague county, which
was. in 1872, 40l, and In 1877 y, LUZ
An increase of GIL, or $50 per cent.
The following counties are reported to
have fallen off: Austin 1893, Calhoun
70 Grimes 2S3, Hays SO, Hunt IA, JAS
per 334, Liberty 1882 Refugio 246, Up.
shur 266. It Is a great pity tnat inc
census of all the counties wasnot taken
so that a complete estimate could ot
made. and the progress of the state as
certained. But so far as returned, tht
census shows a very gratifying increase
in SO abort a time. The state superln'
tendent will, no doubt, urge the county
superintendents to have the returns o
these several counties completely a
soon as possible and forwarded wiehou
| DELAY.
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~ thought you were born on the first
of April,n said n husband to his wife,
who had just mentioned the Dist as her
birthday, ''rhats just what all my
friends think, said the wife. "Why
are they so unanimous onthat point %
asked her liege lord. "0n account of
my choice Of n husband, Twas thequi-
ct reply. The subject was pursued no
further. a .N
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$50 REWARD!

Stolen from the undersigned, ON the night
OF * nril 20, 1874, a large, very dark iron-gray
horse, about years old, and about 10 hands
high. The horse has very much the appear :
unce of stallion, very heavy name and tail
carries his head well up, has white spot the
size of half dollar on the under pant of the
neck, about half way between the head and
breast and several saddle marks on the
back. Had on, when stolen, n black quilted
English saddle and n curb bit blidle, The
horse PAGES little, bu. rather aGkwardly,
and WORKS well In harness,
The above reward will be paid for the re-
turn of the thiefand horse, or S2o for the re-,
turn of the horse alone. az
nR. r. II. JONES,
6ldlt32wlm Dallas, Texas.
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Stockholders profits.......o,.""".S0 ,7H,SOO
The cost of crushing the ore was
So 10, and the cost of mining was
So 81 per ton; total $40 81. The num-
Der of tons worked in 1878 was l54, 66i;
the total receipts of bullion IN 1873
were $l0,779, III OF; the average yield
per ton 1878 was $50 90.
The bullion statement is as follows,
from the stamped value of bullion as
per assay certificates; Value in gold,
S., 722,247 59 value IN silver, 5000,
$40 81; assay grains, S44, 400 06; total,
$10,770, III or. Number of ounces Of
refined bullion, 4,l73,5 95 74-l00. Aver
age fineness in gold, 56l thousandths;
average fineness in silver, O.929 lhous-
andths. Value per ounce in gold,
81 81 1900; value per ounce in silver,
81 20 2-l00; value of bullion per ounce,
50 81 2l-l00; average value per ton in
gold, $37 rs; average value per ton in
silver, $50 50; total value per ton, 500 G9
This statement will appear strange to
those who suppose the Comstook lode
produces nothing but silver, as it
shows that in this, the greatest produc-
ing line on the lode, the gold predomi-
mated.
This mine has no parallel in the
world, the Crown Point, adjoining it,
being the only one approaching it in
richness. The mine produced in two
and half years nearly seventeen mil
lions of dollars as dividends above all
assessments. The success OF this and
the Crown Point has encouraged mine
4 4 L l.. a l.. %
sue developments at greater depth.
The circumstances connected with the
development of the Belcher into first
class mine furnish an example for 9th
err mines in simla circumstances. AT
ter their ore gave out they worked sys-
tematically and uninterruptedly until
they developed the largest ledge ever
opened in any mine in the world.
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1Hs HERALp JOE OFFICE

Has been thoroughly reorganized and Is
fullv prepared to do all kinds Of JOB
pRiNTlNe: In the latest styles and AT the
very lowest prices.
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a GARD.

John HENRY BROWN 6 vENABLE
Have removed their office to the brick build
mo On Main street, nearly opposite the HER
An Office, where they will be pleased to zee
those having business with them,
On Hand Tor Sale.
Lots in different parts of the city; lands In
| the country land certificates. {
JOHN HENRY BROWN 4 vENABLE.
EOIDf IT
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The Drunkard's Hope.

Joseph norra has in his possession RENEE
dy for the building up of systems broken
down by alchohol or the inveterate use OF
whisky. Apply at the Cosmopolitan hotel.
59dlw3ltJ
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TELEG RAPHIC.

[NorE-All the gulf lines We're down
last night, hence we were unable to
obtain any dispatches,
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+. sTRINGER
T. NJ. EIKIN. Il. STRING
ELKIN 81 Co,
1913 Canal Street, New Orleans.

importers of all varieties OF English Car
petings, Rugs, etc., also Oil Cloths, Mattings.
Curtain Damasks, Lace Curtains, Window
Shades, etc. X'Sdom
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A. CARD.

DR.. A. A. johnson has removed his Office
from Elm street to the new iron mont huild-
ing over Clark. Bryan 4 Blake's store, north'
west corner OF the court house square, and
opposite the Crutchfeld house, where his
patrons will find him. GOd2t
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The Richest SILVER Mine In ,l.e World,
[sclentiac and Mining prcss.l

loclcnlinc anu MihlhR iioHN'l
The Belcher gold and silver mine in
the Comstock lode, Nevada, is without
doubt the greatest bullion producing
mine in the world, II has produced in
the last two and half years, the inn
mense sum of $l6,772, 800. In 1873 IL
produced $40 770,l7l and paid out ms
dividends SO, 100000 during the year. n
large surplus being carried forward.
BY adding the dividends under the old
organization and deducting the assess
rents levied, we have the following
raaultc nm IN Mn rnh 1874,
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-14
Medicines &c.,
WILLIAM DORSEY,
u DRUGGIST
NO. 16 NORTH QUEEN ST.

Having remodeled mis- old stand, re-
specially calls the attention of the pub
lie and his customers to full supply of
Drugs, Medicines, Dye Stufs, Paints,
Oils, Varnishes, Fancy Goods &c, now
on hand, to which fresh supplies are
constantly being added. He being de-
termined to sell nothing of an inferior
quality solicits a portion of the public
patronage, and takes this occasion to
return thanks for past favors. Pre-
scriptions carefully dispensed at all
hours. July low y.
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THE ORIG In AL
AND THE ONLY
CHEAP STORE,
STILL vICTORI0USi


\ TAs cry az ..caxa q e:oo5s no nsr Zip sqthe
people 81 sh asasn iay Sea4ly .ixyeass age tha
New York Store nnrrled its banner in Martinsbnrg.
with abe inseEpsion death % high prices, which 50
Maftinshsirr that there il scarcesa man. woman OF
child in oil this county who does not remember it,.
And notwithstanding the combined opposition OF Jew
and GENTLE our banner ss floats, bearing the same
inscription only IN more glazing and formidable pro-
portions q y; q aysn an ssn' "a, @na
shop OF our own--one Ia which We would have plenty
Of roon and abundance ght " show our goods 70
sons said that We were acting very wisely in giving
mp af OLD aud popular stand for new and untfted
place; but We have the great satisfaction Of stating
forth from a merchant the following remark that
III The town was i've miles long and TimosT,ake was
TO TO the father end Of Ii, the people would
follow" Yes they have followed, and 70 an extent
far beyond our largest calculations, and we cannot
find words TO express our gratitude; but we again
pledge ourselves land leave 1t TO the people
how have kept our pronlses,) 70 put forth stli
greater Efforts to sell cheaper than ever, md secure
their continued confidence and patronage. We wish
il distinctly UNDERSTOOD however that we claim not
your patronage on the ground Of any personal avors
preferences, but upon the more reasonable and
business-like basis OF merit We always buy OF the
man that viii give rs the most for our money, and
we are perfectly willing to grant 10 others The
privileges Hence IKE say, il anybody else w III sell
yo cords cheaper tffai We. hv a'l means buy thens
be he jew or GENTLE, provided he deals with You.
honestly, aud treats yon gentleman should do
But do call upon YOU in All candof, in view Of the
great scarcity Of money not TO buy cents worth Of
any until you have posted yourself in the prices
for you may, BIZ the exercise Of little discretion,
enoHgh in ono bill to keep your family month
OF a week at least. Then why waste your money by
buying OF men who never take ihe pains 60 9ok Tor
bargains? Whose experience in the market Z only
twice year. ard then fos = fey days oniys Wonld
net rather be the part Of wisdom and Of reason TO
buy OF man who lives IN The mark els watching to
secure every bargain that may be offered We have
not the time nor space for price iisf but will take
pleasure IN showing enr goods TO any who may favor
with call. Don't forget the piace-tben new build
ing nearly opposite the Express Office.
A M
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Everett House,
CORNER QUEEN AND BuRKE STREETS.
VIM, Rutledge, Proprietor.

This popular House has been thorough
~ renovated, and the present .proprie-
tor who assumed charge on the LIST of
April, issnow prepared TO accommodate
guests in the most comfortable and sat
isEactory manner Tie House contains
"a ohanbers allEof which have boon
handsomely furnished with new furni-
ture.
THE Table will be well supplied
with The best the market affords, pre-
pared by experienced cooks. Charges
moderate N@ As8
THE BAR will be supplied with a
cSoicc variety of Pure Wines and
Liquors.
Abundant Stable room, with atten-
tive 0stlers.
Ny old patrons and the general pub
lie are invited to give me a call
April lily. IVY.
, 1874-08-13

AKRON, W. hatMFuaS, hlltlnlBAL3 Lee, !, 1dHGs
BY DEAn WirE: am In tho mdst Of great
labors. / feel that ain summoned. this winter.
to a gsoater task than hayo eycr before A.
tempted. NY audiences aro very )argo,-largor
thnn had dnrod to hope. My reception by the
people iB very kline, far beyond my lohert.
Eyory tlay my work appears more and moro ferl-
ouB. fool solemn sense that an pursuing my
truo vocation. an CONSCIOUS Of spcaking with
u genuine oasnestncss, night attor night. 1iy
bodily health stands vol thus far, though my
voice Is not at lts beBt.
But fool tho lack Of wifos companionsbip
to such degree that writo this letter on pur-
pose to epenls Of 1t. II you could llavo rcad to
mo this afternoon, could hayo got asleep.
latf-hour's Hloep would hayo had golden value.
don't sleep at night aB we'll III ought.
speak Of it thus oarly because I may
yet find 1t necessary to ask you to moot
mo In tho West. canpot abandon my wlntofs
work, unlesH actually break down under 1t.
Neither ought to 20 forward with H. except
with all tho lselps which cali bo offered. OF
thcao you hro tho chief.
Now, am not saying that you must come. Or
that yet absolutely need' you to come; am
only aaylng that It may 10 necessary for ron to
coms by md by. / eau tell better after smother
week or fortnight.
MEANWHILE tAIs Aoto Is fnltl!ment Of the
promtAo which I made WHOM told you that
would wrlto daily OF my secret thoughts. And
tue predominant thought Of all theae IL. whether
or not shall prove adequate to tho great task,
md tho great opportunity, aud tho great reward
OF this "iutorH promised plans. Tho moment
am through with MY lecture, I crave that kind
Of quiet which comos better from your compan-
innnt.fn thun from any oklnr Bollrco In tha world
, 1874-08-13

Tho children OF courao are with yon Flor
onco is reading hook; Alice is cutting paper
doll aud Cad Is stealing tho SCISSORS from his
mamnla's worls-baskot.
Oh, IL could enter upon your littlo group,
unaware, at this 1nomont! God bless sou all !!
have tho Sweetest family that oyor Heaven gaye
to au unworthy man.
know not what agoulos Of separation aro In
atore for us through tho stroho Of doati.
know, however, TINT, ii were now to unsoal tho
fountain Of my foelinga, could mako my heart
aclo In moment at tho Thousand miles that
part us to-day. Oh, 1tt1o ilock unto QUO aud Ill,
bo grace, mercy, md peace! Thine forever,
THEODORE.
1.-THE FuLL-nLowN HOSE OF woatANKlNp."
ILLINOIS, Due. II, 1850,
AlT SWEET WIFE: l am In Qalesburg, where
have Ind Il long aud quiet afternoon, nil TO my
self. 1spant it In walking about town. tlodging
tho committee, eyading callors, looking at tho
public butldingH, and enjoying ono OF tic lnost
perfect Of winter-daya. I then returned to my
room, took ,.ap dreamed that I was ut homo,
a,ld haye just HOW lighted my lamp TO write my
daily letter to thu fsll-boan roso Of womanktnd.
"TuEsE3nEgunEns."
oAtEsnuno, Ill.,, Wednesday a1ornins, Dec. 70, &c.
Mr. DAZZLING: waa up till midnight
afscr my lecture last evening, talking With Ed
ward Doccllor, mainly about his baoaaIldtng
Brooklyn brother. Or, Deec1er l1npresHos mo as
n,nn thoroughly trno. sincere, Rtmple-hoartod,
and morally noble. Ho said that the brothers
and sisters mover wrote 10 ono another, or sel-
DOM anl tllat lle did not know whether my QUO
or al1 Of them agreed with Horny Or with hin.
self. trust that my own children, 1t thoy live
IN yrnw I'm will ho mara nanHsHnrv IN nuo
, 1874-08-13

OEAlta1FQA htAau3 EAo1A HO1AAs
T1IE lLL1soIs PnA1nlE, Dec. 20, 1886.
AtY SWEET WIFE: told you yestorlay that so
ma1y delightful words from home aB weto spoken
to mo by my handful Of lettoss would throw ma
into my bost vein Inst oyoulng. Accordingly ]
enjoyed my lcoturo Inst ovoning as well as ever
enjoyed making public speech in my life. Tha
hall was az elegant, and nearly aB 1aTge. Al MUSIC
Hail. Boston, or old Tuper Hull. Now York. Its
chandeliers, its rel-cushioncd olRira, Its grind
platform, aud its noble audience [notwitAstaMl.
ing tho STORMY made tho Bcone brilliant and ils
spiting. Tic asscmblago was composed of bott1
Ralfcals and nebolH.
But layo no difficulty with the liobo1s,-they
all lilto frank, aq1aro-out sharp edged Hpeach
lind TINT they respect mo more for beiug laai.
cal thn1l they would If / wero d Conaorya-
Going afterwards to my room, VAS 10 full oi
iifo aud spirits that sat down immediately mud
yroto littlo story for Florence. . Oh, il
i oolld have lottoc from you at every place
whiting me OH my arrival! J. >.
I hayo taken no pains to SEQ the newspapers,
what tloy Bay Of mo; and half that SEQ,
don't stop to read. But thnk you will bs
amused ut tho ineloaed reference to yourself.
Motive lost tho paper after al But it had an
article from tho Cincinnati Gazette describing
ne rs un unmarried Mu,,, aud reply b. tha
Cincinnati Commercial, mentioning tho "oliye.
plants around Alr. rilton's table,"
10 you, the mo.llor-sta!k Of tloEo plants. mud
to tho tol,dcr plants themselves, sqnd MY love
Az cyer, THEODORE.
AT LrNcoLa's anAyE.
Srn1Nut1ELp ILL.,, Dec. eo. 1866
hly SWEET VIOLET: visited this afternoon
the ggayp Of Abraham Lincoln. Two oak trcos
stand over it, dropping tlcir crisp md doad
lenyos OH the graBs, I sond you ono OF tM
loayos In this letter, and I shall Hond one ID
May, Az walked around tho grave, or thu
yauIt.-lor 1t mot lillook, but structure ol
uasoury,-I brought np tho picture Of tho good
| man Kissing our dear Florence. ii aho should
le spared 10 uld ago, ao will have that iucaoni
III n STORY to toll to hor grandchildren. Ineyel
| thought that Abraham Lincoln WIS o,o Of tlst
great mon Of tho world, but Ind aswayaa tondol
feeling towards lin, akin to personal Affection
THO great fault Of orr American statesmen and
publiolcaiorBi lack Of Tint which,
of ull onluwmon!A, makeH men most truly great.
Moro mud mora boliuyo in absolute fidelity ID
Liborty, Justice, and Equality. E,ory public
man WHO compromises thcso eroht principles ~"
tarlH lAo progress OF his country. hfr. l4uco'ns
, 1874-08-13

IT,. t,,raa ro1rona ~ coo11 for ,,a
Tho vacht 1iaa IN tho 1arhor To.dav ,,,xo
,,oo, f,s,',,,, for ,oaa Int ca,cht nona ow;nr ~
an,ara txin1 h,osyi,,r d,roctt1 torar,1 ths aoro
r,a1,ina ] ~ a,nost i,nnossha to throv out a hsit
-, anenat
Ts,i ] fash.r tbo thu t,a,,or,nen hare s,t m
roo1s ,a,nn :. a,,nrt nd s,d nm, Inn al,ort nm
nv, l., % ,".,o., ana thot ~ =, t,a 1a,,t1a.a,
couoht aono dava .co a hass t,,at wc;rha1 57
| hounds The ayoraro wefrht of tho hasa 1ora
| taker IN OK norpds nut tha on,v baas cnucht
to.dov ,vo;o1c5 on1v f,vo ,,ouri7a md a hotf nj
wh,lo trono for b1no.nah with t,o hoot tl,a
nornfng ,n,,, f,na ,o,o,r thu, ,voieha1 On Co.,
and haif
! Tn aaLnc yor ho,. tvo mn, ,,,rova ,..,a H.
pothcr ono viii tho f,,,,,r, r,, .,,3 A. nt,,o.
with pntT. or r,ent no1o vii; m irnn ur,nn1;nr
to pforee thu ne, and l;ft lin ~ .o a,aon rans
| Ono gentleman corrl,t 1aw Jo~a ,ao % ~, hoss
tlat Weighed 3lo rnn,,da a,d t,,o n,n,rnant ~
/ his fiat yae. nRathor u,'o11 co,, ~ o"r Io,soa
nshermon know uo,hinc NJ .uc,, ,,,,a auh a.
aro boro takou.
/ Tonight tho wind bow7s tbs nm, .,tvors n,
ana the liphtbouao shnoa ..t ''.,;,.as.., ,,1..',
,r,r an, 1oyc1ineaa norvnIa Natvsa ~. at..n
BY hot fire, "a if tho nicht MR. y,oro rirtrv
, 1874-08-13

"ol1A H@4Ss~At'
But when your last note reminded me TINT I
have not written 10 you from washington Oh
'opiously or aa warmly 10 wf"to from the "eat,
folt that you wronged NC oS no' ioAoc'lng on
tic dltoronco between my S'toa1'on Aoso ahd
mY situation there. lore every 1noinont OF my
day ia busy; shoro' ! a1a hosu'ng II! a"y out eis
oithor in car or hotel, ana "as ior LUG e'ela-
ing. Even to-day, which nave ca'1ou day OF
leisure, my leisure Will Gnu III an nour from now
for am golng aome"Aofo u oon - 1'o" "heFo)
to make an address to acongFosa'loh OF aesfoes'
went to church thls morning out cl pure
hunger to hear aono ohs'st'an nynln,S'ns'ns'
don't care greatly 1of normons' ou1 an q oo-
lover in hymns 1els ~ lohe'y III 'ao '1l''ss u
tue congregation as monk VINO bhys prayers III
solitary coll. ihe toat "as' Aha 'ney "oa1
aud so!d Jesna. Inc olscouf6e "a7 very gooo'
but not as gooa as tne seAs'
Thought. anrihe 81! 1uo eaero'se1' OF 10"
many didorent nsea 1eaa'-Sono1'lnos all ao'
sorbeu Win pubic aaasls' so'ne1''neS III an oh'
tirely dl1orout Wotio ana on!y ~ Fe'so'taaR'ne,
something's still totally different poraon aud
uoldlug my thoughts Tor pnpIlo spooeh allo she
popular assembly. Different iuo'nattona. load
ing to entirely dlneront pursuits 10 oyofmas1ot
Il AarL.& R1.Ak anfi i1aHs IbAf
, 1874-08-13

ROFlAh l0YGf Anu helper Ill EhItniy-IlluuGu
mau. eupposed to bo moro Christian tllan my fol-
lows, 1 canuot endure the mockery,-it breeds
agony In me,
At this 1nomont mn oompletoly wrotohel, rot
expecting ia ton minusoH to htcp forth to q pub
lie volcano Tho outaido life III o.,o thing lilo
inside, anothor. I daro not show tile insldo to
tho world. Aud yot must show it pespetually
to God.
I am ont1cayoring to 1.-Two manly llfo,-not
what tho oyer.gcnerous world shall 60 ostoona,
but vhat. in nv inmost conscience, shall know
to DO auoh. haye had mauy wrestngs OF my
soul with Ieayon of lato. 1 fool mysoIf Scared,
anottod m,soreh,o, md nnwostDy, From this
foeling during the day, layo taken rofugo i'll
nv lecture at utgAt.-somotimoB turning 1t
almost into a aermon. l have come to fool OK
aotly as tho prodisal felt. An Inward royoiaton
Of q mans solf to himself iB AL awful thing. It
lifts onea face to tho Eternal World lIonco-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-21
y eW Store.
Tobacco, Groceries, Notions.

rFvIIE undersigned having rented tie neT store
room IN tbs building recently erected and 3D.
Joining the residence 90 II. y. Ga!i'her, viii
Manufacture SEGARS,
And Deal in TOBACCO
n every descrintion VIII also keep on hand a
Good stock az GROCERIES and NOTIONS.
Ills experience in the Tobacco business aud a.
miliaritv with IL in all IT, details. Wih enable him
10 pursue this branch Of hi. business lnieAigcntly
and az all times O. present O. the public TIE Best
Brands upon reasonable terms.
Ue most respectfully solicits share ~ public
patronage. DANIEL s. HUGHES.
October Is, 1873.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-21
AIcSHERRY HOUSE,
HARRISBURG, WEST VIRGINIA.
Queen Street, No. %,

VI 81 Ia 's'tl q NV ~ A-sI .sAa4 a-f $50
TF'HE undersigned respectfully announces TO the
public thar h. has purchased and fitted up IN
the most comfortable and convenient manner. the
large brick building formerly occupied by J. J..
". Baker. on Queen street. and DE- is now prcpar-
I'd O. accommodate ~ THE BEST STYLE, the
travelling public, transient and permanent board
ers.
HIS TABLE will always be supplied with the
best the market affords. and meals will be served
40 al hours. DAY or night.
his BAR win be furnished with the BEST and
PUREST LIQUORS that can be obtained. Old
Whistles, brandies and Wines are . specially Of
his House. Choice Scgars always on hand.
His STABLES will be under the supervision OF
careful ostlers.
HACKS viii run daily 20 the Depot 70 convey
guests o. and from the House free Of charge.
It is the purpose OF the proprietor 70 make the
NcSherrF House
FIR ST ola SS HOTEL.
and notling shall be left undone for the comfort
of guests. JAS. Ii. McSHERRl,
NAVEL, 1873. Proprietor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-21
Notice.

HAYING recently suffered considerably frcn
fires 10 MY woods. on my lands on The Easr
side Of the shenandoah river. originating from
tresspnsscs by hunsmcn, and having now put
chased OF Mrs, Nckcvitt her " Hose hill' and
&" Mountain" tracts of land. llat. Chaplain the
lattcrtract stretching from near mv -hceler Quar-
~ along the river nearly 60 "Buils falls,' and
nccn much trcsspassed Upon hereby give public
notice that am determined o. prosecute all who
Hereafter offend bT tiessrassirg IN any Of ny
bands n. LUCAS.
March o. ls12-G
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-21
NOTICE.

A II. psrsors receiving freight an the Charles
4 town Depot, on after November is'. instant
T.ii1 be requir 10 paw freight and chtrg 90 thn
station before removal Of goods. lhs rule is iia-
perative and So III be observed in al. c1.e..
Nv I 1873 j. u. STARRY Agent