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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-26
ELECTION NOTICE.


H-oTICE Is hereby given that on the SECOND
~ TUESDAY ~ OCTOBER, 1874. the l5tn
dav Of the said month al Election viii be "a AZ
the several voting places Designated according 20
law in the several Districts oi ) Jefferson County
West VIRGINIA under the sunerintendcuce OF the
Commissioners appointed at the July Term. 1874,
of the County Court Of said CouniY-ior the pnr-
nose Of receiving votes for the following officers
Wis: ~.
!. Representative Of the Congressional Dis
trict composed OF the Counties OF Taylor, Morgan
Monouraiia Preston, Tucker, Barbour, Jpshur,
Webster. Marion, Pocahontas. Randolph. Pendle-
ton. HARDY. Hampshire, Berkeley, Jefferson
Grant and Mineral, in the next Congress Of the
United States.
?. A Senator 20 represent the Senatorial Dis
trict composed OF the Counties OF Berkeley. Ieier-
son and Morgan, in the Senate Of West Virginia
3. Two Delegates to represent the County OF
jefferson in the House OF Delegates OF West Nir-
ginia.
The following are the names Of the Commission
ers OF Election appointed at July Term, 1874, as
Aforesaid:
George CSor b. McGiiucy, For Potomac District.
Joseph l.. Fleming,
Cato u. y Enter For Shepherd District,
James d. Fayman,
J. Garland Hurst, For sbsrbord District
james W Glenn, VI "a, a, nnfiel5s
John L. Smdt,
John Hess, For Bolivar District.
james w. Grub,
Murtha Walsh.
Philip Enele, Jr.. For Harpers Ferry DIST.
John 4. McCreight,
X. Shugart,
Esrom Siitcr, For CharlestoWn Distrlct
Nathaniel Myers,
VIM II. T. Lewis, F.. o.h,rn ni.tric,
Thos T. Woodward, a.Kable,ovrn
James II. Conklyn,
Thomas Lock, FL, OsI,r, Me, lot
Edward b. Haines, A, Sr,,,,it Point
Jos. Morrow,
Or. W. o. Macough;ry For Nia5lo,v.v Distric,
John Ramsburg. ~ A. Widdlcwar
Thomas 81. Shaul
Isaac II. Stridcr r,. ,r;9ll.,.,, Dis,rict
j. Gcizendanner, A, Kear,,svsrille
L. II. Roberts,
Teste,
7. 4. MOORE.
Clcrk Of Jefferson County, West Virginia
September 5, is74-6t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-26
18TH YEAR!
Look Veil Before You
Buy.
Willoughby Gum-Spring Drill
Is not iCquaIcd by any in
Use
FOR SOWING GRAIN
FOR SOWING FERTILIZERS
FOR SOWING GRASS SEEDS.

1t has two gum feeders, working in such a man
ner thatit viii not choke, break the grains, nor
feed 10 an irregular manner.
II has gum springs that allow it to sow OYER all
Instructions, without stoppage or breaking, put
ting in the grains close up TO the obstruction.
Il sows readily. Wheot Rye, oats, Gra4-Seed,
and all kinds OF Fertilizers.
Il can be thrown in aud out Of gear without
stopping the team.
Il can be regulated in an instant to COW great
er or less quantity, even whilst the DRILL Is IN mo
ton.
1t sows up hill, down hill, side hill, with the
same regularity and precision.
1t has surveyor, which shows exactly the a.
mount sown When the Drill has the hose hoist
ed the surveyor does not turn.
The Drill has been greatly improved the past
few years and the many hundred farmers who
have bought and used the Drill say lis PERFECT
Among the different styles made 10 suit all
counties tn Manufacturers are building This year
in addition q their regular Drill one uith SAats
like a cart, so that three horses may boz worked
oJr,r.f-thus suitng farmers having sandy and
Welding soil, or very hilly ground. The
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-26
Notice.

7 LICENSE to sell snritaous liquors haying bsru
I 4 refused me, in common with ali other acpi-
cants, by the County Court, notice is hereby giy-
en- that will be az my place O.; business 70 settle
not 70 sell-and hope all indebted to me viii come
forward aud pay up, and thereby enable me to
meet nv obligations heavy rent. Be-
JOHN :. EASTEKDiY ~.
Basement Jefferson Building.
Sent <. 1871
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-26
PURE AND UNADULTERATED
Old Rye W hiskey
Manufacturedb by
q. I}U MCs-AEeE HCIS,
AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA.

LstabIishod IN $50.
For Genuine send your orders direct to the under
signed az stanton, Augusta County, Virginia.
WESTERN LUNAuC ASYLUM, Va,
September 2Sth, 1872.
This certiies that have long been familiar with
the hiskev manufactured in Augusta County,
Virginia, bearing ia. brand, " !. BJWdAgDNEE.' -
Much longer have known the Senior partner,
Jas. Bumgaldner, E.q. II affords me pleasure u
endorse the firm as worthy OF every confidence,
and 20 recommend their " hisSey 90 all who may
desire "a reliable article.
FRANCIS T. STRIBLTNG,
Physician, &c.
ES Sold Pure and UnadGlteratcd, in QUAINT
tics aud Packages OF an sizes For Prices aud all
other iu.ormation apply 10
j. BUMGARDNER q SONS,
Sept 2C, IS7l-3m. Stauuton, Va.
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To those Indebted to Me.

7 RESPECTFULLY call tie attention of IN
who owe me. 60 read nT advertisement haa1-
al Notice, it il Immediately under this ore.
Sent. 5. JOHN s. EASlEkDAF.
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@. N. q. -.
Our New Grocery Store.

rE'HE undersigned bas just opened ia tie Corner
Room of the new Market House. and sill keep
on hand everything IN ths Grocery Limo. as well
as on kinds Oi Foreign and Domestic Fruits.
Green Groccrica Canned Goods Pickles Nufg.
Candies, BE-, DC. BACON in quantities. 20 suit
from o slice 90 9 iull piece, Hour, Corn Neal,
Tobacco Segars. etc.
1z1-A nice Lunch Room win be added. where
Ham, Chicken. Oysters, &C., will be served By q
gentleman waiter
Complete arrangement have been made ~ fur
ni-h families in season with OYSTERS b. the gal
lon, or in the Shell.
re- Goods delivered within the corporate lin
a.
Terms positively Cash-and very low prices
guaranteed. GEO. i. COEDELL
August 70, ls74-y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-26
DentmI Notice.

DR MCCORMICK viii witt Charlcstown pro-
4 J fe.-ioaouy on the 5th Of October and remain
a week or more.
September 10. lS5l-3t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-26
ZIGZAG ARRANGEMENT.

The Ziczag Arrangement, has recently been a
doptcd. viii be put on only whore specially or
dered. for which five dollars will BE- charged in
addition 10 the regular price.
The change can be made from 4 zigzag to a
straight line or rice rer,a, IN a moment, without
even hoisting the shovcls, and without removing
bolt Ii is simple in It's construction, and Will not
easily get out of repair.
The entire machine is so ieeu balanced that the
horses uecks do not become CALLED. This is ac-
complishcd by the manner in which the hopper is
set upon the frame
THE ADVANTAGES
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-26
Inet,.nction on Isiano.

TFlHE terms of the undersigned for Instruction
on Piano are as follows:
Sl2 per Quarter Of q Lessons Months, or $50
Tor Scholastic Year.
49, All Lessons omitted Tor any cause Will De
Sept &. 1sI4-st. WILLIAM BURNETT
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-26
DRILL
Over Broadcast Sowing

arc So generally known BY our farmers-as TO the
yield and saving II gra.n-that it IS hardly neces-
sary to mention this point
By a recent invention. an Attachm ~ can be
made at q cost Of about i've dollars. which will
enable the driver, sitting upon the machine, 10
thus doing away with the extra hand u-ually
--.9 fr nrillfr0.
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PIANO TUNTNG.

DROFESSORT ". TURNER is in town and
4 wiz Tune Pianos and Organs. Parties wish
ing his services will find him at Mrs. Mavwen's
Boarding House. Terms moderate.
S.rt. ID. lN.l-at.
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FOR SALE.

Z HAVE handiomc GREY MAREwlich viii
I srlL For particular cal upon or addfcsf Ne
al " Free Press OGce.
W. ". 2. CAtLAHEa.
May Q, 1874
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ss25O.OOO
TO DE GIVEN AWAY I

TIVV NltI|It w % ''III
PRICE OF TICKETS.
whole Tickets. $1,000 Quarter Tickcr...s2.5 30
Half Tickets. SEQ ElcYcn Tickets. 10000
NO INDIVIDUAL BENEFITS.
This Concert is strictly fot MASONIC purposes.
and Will De conducted with the sBmo iih9Fallty,
honesty aud fairness which characterized tie frat
enterprise.
JOHN T.. ROPER, Precedent.
For tickets aud ctculars giving fuli ini0rms-
tiou address HENRY v MOORE.
Secretary, NoHolt. Va.
RESPONSIBLE AGENTS WANTED.
September II, lS1+-iot.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-26
Trustees Sale.

FDY virtue ola Deed of Tru., executed April ] ,
) 1867 br Samuel Thrush 20 the undersigned,
daily record 90 in the Clerks Office of the County
oi jefferson, West Virginia. to secure q debt due
Wm. Hass'ett aow ior the benefit of the heirs Of
Catherine Fry amount due October /. ,S74 in-
GLIDING interest. - s2I7s,' viii scii at Public
sale in front at he Post OHce ia MiddieWav, JEFF
lerson County. West Virginia, on
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-26
Tor SnIC

1 FIRST CLASS HIDING MARE. aged frs
a years; with Buile. Saddle and Blanket
For terms apply a. FAEE FkESS OFFICE.
July Is, lo74-u.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-26
NOTICE.

Z ETTERS OF administ alton having been grant
| cd O. tht undersigned on tn. estate OF her
late husband, Rev. Warren 3. Du,ton, notice is
hereby given % those indebted % the said ccccaS-
cd % make payment to, and those having claims
against the said deceased to present the same 10,
the uuders -usd.
MARY FRANCES BUTTON,
S.It %. I.1l-St Erecatrir.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-26

TY7HE Notes given at the sale Of the undersigned
in March last, will be due December 10th,
1874. They have been placed in the hands o. Mr..
levi Porter for collection. Prompt payment will
be expected ANDREW CklSWELL.
September &c. lSfi-3i.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-26
Special Commissioners Sale
OF VALUABLE
TRACT OF LAND.


RURSUANT u Decree pronounced on tie
18Th June. 1874. by tie Circuit Court Of
jefferson County. West Virginia. Ia the cause
# James w. Glenn ct al Plaintiffs, rs II.
Backford. ct a. Defendants. pending in said
Court in Chaucrry. the undersigned appointed
Special Commissioners by said Decree for the
purpose, will sell
On Tuesday, Oct. goth, 1874,
being lst day Of October Term of sdl Caug,
in front cf the Curt House ia Charlestowu,
Jefferson County, West Virginia, al public
auction to the highest bidder,
Tract or Parcel of Land.
containing so Acres 0 Rood aud 81 Pyrches,
Wing and hing Ia jefferson County, West
yirgiuin-samc tciug portion Of the lands #
the late William Grove, deceased, of Jefferson,
and purchased 10y Parker H. Strobe ~ sale
made by Joseph y. Cuapluc and G. J.. Stubs,
Special Commissioners. appointed in said cause
under former decree therein. Sail position
is sold 10 satisfy and discharge the unpaid
purchase money Of he lands SO purchased ~
said Strobe same amounting 90 The sum al
$500 90 with interest ou Sl093 60 from Ju-
" -. totZ, tut Falu, hhb tNt COSTS ~ f"iF-
Said portion niioins tie lands # j. Mrirrs
heirs. james H. Moore J W Glenn aud
Charles Aeliouty-aud is bounded on the wcs,
side by Warn, Spring Road, being about half
"a mile from I,ar Church. and y miles from
DuAirlis Depot ou the b * O. T. k.ad, in
said county of jefferson.
A plat made 10y s. Howell Brown q said
portion, showing the courses. distances and
quantity thereof will &c exhibited At sa'e by
Special Commissioners. Ills viii make s
very desirable farm, having on it
DWELLING HOUSE,
sufficient TIMBER, Running Stream, aud is
very fertile aud productive.
TERMS OF SALE Ohe-ilira C..sh, aud
the balance Is one and two years. with interest
from tie day Of sale. lien will De reserved
90 the Land 10 secure The deferred payments.
Sale 10 commence at - O'clock. Noon.
ISAAC FOUKE.
H. II. BLACKBURN,
Special Commissioners.
W. T. ANDERSON, Auciilneer
September 3. l87f-jt.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-26
TUA-NIAKING.

MISS MAGGIE ". JOHNSON having iats
returned from iae East with the very latest
Fashions and Patterns is prepared u measure
cut and ft dresses ior The Ladies OF ChariesioHn
and surrounding count ~ She Is also prepared
10 bleach. press aud tim Roulels aud Hats on
short notice. She can Do found az The residence
of her mother, on tie South west corner Of Liberty
and West streets. Chaii~town. Thankful ioy
pat iarors, she s0licit % patronage Of her old
customers and many new une1.
June - 1871.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-26
Arrival of Bargains.

NOR School Books, go to y. F. Henderson &
COS. where will be found large stock OF
everything in dis line, Teachers and other.
wishing to purchase largely. are requested TO give
Us a cali before buying elsewhere.
SEPT. 20. 1874. HENDERSON & co.
4 IL thepopular brands Of Smoking and Chew
4 ing Tobacco, Cigars, for sale by
Sept. 26. 1874. HENDERSON & co.
4 IL kinds Of Spices for Picking. Sealing
4 Wax tor sealing Cans aud Bottles, at
Srpt. 2G. 1874. HENDEESONS.
INFANTS Gum Drawers, at
Sept. 20. 1874. HENDERSON'S.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-26
PUBLIC SALE
vnIunble I&caI Estntc.

! WILL offer 20 public sale IN Smiihieli a The
! Post Office. Oh SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER
1Ch. 1874 90 q O'Clock. J.. 81, my FARM, lying
On the v inchrstrr Road p milo. South of smith
field. in Jefferson Cnun'r. I; contains 1851. Acres
of rood Limestone Land. about 40 ac.es OF which
is in TIMBER. Has on IL a good new two.uoTy
LOG HOUSE.
frstrate double Corn House, also new, with leo
House and other necessary OntBuildin1s and o.
bout acres in choice AprlsIrees, jl.t beginning
% bear. Fencing In good condition. Terms
made known on day OF sale For further iuiorma-
ton apply 20 A.MASON EVANS.
Mddeway, w. Va.
Jy0 W. McGMsB hgc.
Sept. -, ls1l-3t spa. copy 2taud send bin 10
advertiser.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-26
Sherif's Sale.

FDf yiri1e Of Decree Of tbo Circuit Court Of
; Jefferson County. West Virginia, rendered
April 3J,h, 1878, ia The name OF
GEORGE " CHASE. Sheriff. Committee Al
miui-lntor of J. George Zimmerman,
Against Plaintiff.
WILLIAM ~ NcCARD &C., DEFENDANTS.
I viii proceed TO sell on the
18th day Of October, 1874,
AZ Kahletown. 10 front Of L. O.burn', Store,
TEyIc HOUSE AND LOT
of said McCard. situated near Kablctown.
jefferson County West Virginia Said 10,
consists Of one acre of Land, upon which there
is Two S'orY-oui-a-iIalf
FRAME DVVIELLIE q.
Snbuns and good Feacing-t pay the sum
of $3.50 10 with interest 90 same from 22nd
of April, 1870 'dll paid
TERMS OF SALE.
Oac-ha'f Cash; residue payable in Twelve
Months, with interest from day Of sale-ie-
frrcl payments % he secured by lien ON the
premises Sale TO take place at o'clock
A. ~
LOGAN OSBUBN.
d. S fr Edward Tearuey, Sheriff
September. 2G. lS74-4t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-26
Wood Wanted.

WE are In need Of Wood. and hope some Of our
SIS patrons who nav sire topaz indebtedness
10 ms IN Wood. viii heed this cali at one.
IT, a. ". ". 3. GALLAHER.
September 20 1874.
VVEITSTZEcxy BARR ELS.
A FEW EMPTY BARRELS AND KEGS
"A Cor sale BY
Sent. &c. JOHN s. YESTERDAY.
CtLOyEs and Gnautlets for Men ADD Boys, for
+ sale by
Sept. 26, 1874. W. EBI.
rE1OBACCO X SEGARS, Smoking and Chewing
Tobacco. Cor sale by
Sept %, 1874. W. EBl.
nlCKLING Vinegar, Pure Apple; Spices Of all
kinds, for sale by
Sept 20, 1874. W. ABf.
EON Sacks G.. A. 3 Fire Salt, for sale at low
OiJU cst market price, by
Sept 20, !s7l. W. EBl.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-26
CARD.

WAVING sold our inieres; in Stock Of Merchan-
i die 10 Messrs. WILSON BROTHERS,
we would respectfully return our thanks TO our
many friends and patrons for their past iavors,
and solicit a continuance of same with the new
firm. HILLARY q JOHNSON.
summit Point, Sept. ., lS7i-9m.
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FOR SAFE.

A COMPLETE Sett Of Bar Fixtures for sale
~ Apply to r,srppn,v
Aug Is, 1874. ). ;. EASlESDAl.
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WANTED.

WE want LARD. Some Of our country pa
w irons will please pay up in this way, and
oblige US. ~ c.,r,upp
Ccntanber =, 1874.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-26

Farmers in wan, ola GOOD ARTICLE should
give their orders early To prevent delay and dis
appointment.
DUKE & GALLAHER,
Agents az Chaflestorn.
September s, 1874
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TIE SURVEYOR

measures CORRECTLY The number OF acres sown,
or parts Of an acre down to sixteenths 10 max
ing the turns az the ends Of the field. the holster
puts the working parts out Of gear. and in conse-
quence the surveyor does not move IN the least,
and can therefore, be relied upon to measure cor
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-26
POSTPONE IcNT.
SECOND AND LAST
CRANE GIFT CONCERT
is AID OF ins
Masonic Relief Association Of
NORFOLK.
Dan PoaltiycIy Irixcd.

Day Positively EiNed-
THURSDAY, 10TH NOVEMBER.
LAST CHANCE.
This enterprise Is conducted by the MASONIC
RELIEF ASSOCIATION or NORFOLK, VA,
under authority Of the Virginia J. gislature, act
passed March sth. 1873.
10000 Tickets .OD0 Cash Eii.s.
$3.50. 600
TO DE GIVEN AWAY
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-26

Urine Article Fultz Wheat, for sale BY
sept -. ls74 JAS. LAW. HOOFF.
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luncheon

I f0R Fine Hair Oil, 80 70
Z Sept. 10, 1874. HEyDERsONs.
TF'HE INCEST Cologue In the market. AZ
4 Sept 10 1874. HENDEkSON'S
l'OR all Toilet Good and Preparation. e. %
Sept. - 1874. HENDERSONS.
THE Cheapest md Beet Stationery, a.
i Sept 10, 1874. HESDERSON's.
TUST recciveda complete stock q School Books
y and Stationery, which we cell low for cash.
Sept 10, ls7f y. F. HENDERSON a. co.
(ROCKERY & CLASSWARE.-v Vow rseeirio,
X n general assortment st lowest pficsr. Ladie5
vii please examiae stock and prices before max
ing purchase. Respectfully,
Sept -, 1917. ". EBY.
DACON constantly on hand AZ lowest priee, fr
ID cash, for sale by
Sept 10, 1874 ". FBY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-26

WILLOU GEELBY
is one Of The lightes; draft as well as the
BEST DRILL
in the market and we invite farmers In want Of a
Drill - call and satisfy themselves on this point.
| CORRUuATED RUBBER ROLLERS
which form forced feed, unequaled by any in
USE. and which has now stood the test of years.
The corrugation Of these rollers has been an i'm
pr0vcment over the first built, aud by means OF n
slide aud regulators the Aow Of seed is constant
aud regular.
There can be no choking, for the reason that it
is a positive force feed and all the q" rbHe caps
straWs or any foreign substance that should
chance 10 be IN the wheat, is fed through without
stoppage.
In this way the " skips." which are so frequent
in fields ofdiili,d wheat are entirely avoided. and
there will be found a regularity ia the grain over
the field, and Tint too, Without the necessity o.
being constantly watched to see if the feeding is
all right
THE GUANo ATTACHMENT,
patented by J. Z. Crowel which is conceded by
practical farmers to be the bcs, yet introduced to
their notice
The great di iiculty encountered in sowing some
kinds Of guano is. that the agitation OF the mass IN
the loppcrs renders IL suckN, ana u VIII not 30
consequences feed downward.
BY the use of Crowell's Ouauo Attachment this
is overcome and is experience lla- proven,
ALL KINDS or FERTILIZERS
in use can be sown without even mixing Niih any
substance 10 render it less sticky.
It's simplicity is che Of i;s grea, points.
TIE GRAss SEED SOWER
is attached to the rear Of the hopper, and has a
zinc bottom which Is perforated Tor the grass
seed 10 pass through. light wooden slide, with
indentation7 cut transvcrsely, agitates the seed
which should be- clean to SOW with regularity.
The grass sccder can also be- attached, forward
of tn, hopper, or IT. IL specially ordered can be
l-tt OF entirely In which latter there Is de-
4 Al.
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TIEE1 ADVANTAGES
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-26

The crinion prevailing with some, that " Com
mcrcial Fertilizers do not pay, is because some
farmers have been 90 unfortunate % get hold u
unreliable articles, without merit. and which just
~ deserved their condemnation. IL j. wrong
however 10 condemn al because some are not " bat
they ought 70 be-. Use only an article which is
known 10 be reliable such as
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-26

Clcrk of Jefferson County, West Virginia
September g. is14-6t
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-08-01

The comet may not be responsible
for the elemental disturbances on
this continent. The intense heat for
the past few weeks may not be due
to the glare of its blazing head. The
violent floods of the past few days
may not be caused by the final
switch of its departing tail knocking
the bottom out of the clouds. But
in the other hemisphere the comet
is accountable for human disturb
ances if not for those of the ele-
ments. The Japs have discovered
the presence of the caudated visitor.
After brief consideration the men
came to the conclusion it had special
business with the japanese Govern
ment, Japan is having little dis
agreement with the Formosans just
now and the purpose of the comet
was plainly to help the Japs in their
belligerent movements. So the Japs
saluted the comet, accepted its
friendly offices, and "went for" the
Formosans. As the Formosans are
getting badly beaten the Japs are
confirmed in their views as to the
cometary purpose.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-08-01

Reports from the Southwest in
dicate that general raiding is in
progress by members of four tribes
the Kiowas, CLeyennes, Arapa-
hoes, and Commanches. Further
nOrth-that is to say, north of the
Indian Territory-the Sioux are
threaten ing and troublesome; but
the seat of the difficulty is about the
Wichita Agency. There the raid
ers are cutting off the lines of com
munication of several posts From
Wyoming Territory, to the north,
we have tidlngs of incursions and
alarms from the parties of hos
tile or menacing bands which keep
the borders in ferment every Sum-
mer. Nevertheless, when the re-
ports are carefully analysed, there
seems no valid reason for the appre-
hension of any general Indian war. ="
We have Just such terrifying sto-
ries every summer. As Gen. sher-
man caustically remarks the same
Indians that are now out on a war
of determination will be back after
Government rations next Fall. We
observe that Friend Niles the Qua
ker Commissioner, regardless of the
criticism of his religionists continues
to give a wal like tone to his dls-
patches. Alive to the pressing e1l-
gency of the moment, ne wants
more troops.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-08-01

THOMAS WEST, who, perhaps, is
better known in this city than it is
pleasant to reflect upon, and who sue
ceeded in getting to be the debtor
of several individuals whose gener-
Gus qualities were too well developed,
jumped the city on last Monday
evening, leaving many to mourn his
loss. On the whole, he succeeded
in leaving considerably over hun
dred dollars of debts behind him, a
great part of it borrowed money.
During his stay in Plymouth he sue
ceeded in stepping into society, and,
perhaps, by reason of it will be well
remembered by some of the ''first''
families of the city. He is a young
Englishman, about medium height,
and when he came here he claimed
to have come from the lakes, where
he said he had engineered" a steam
boat plying between Ashtabula, O.,
and Milwaukee, Wis.
Plymouth MaiAIoaoa.