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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-18
saturday. s.rt.mber Is. IS.
The Decision in the Capital Removal
Clsa.

The opinion % che S5prem1 Cont af APP
pcsls Of West Vusjal 20 the ease Of John
Slack, Jr., aud others, Compliments, ana John
D. Jlc1baul others D Pendants, involving the
o5asftutioalI,;y and yl.jlyof tho Act Of thc
Legislature removing the Ctpital Of the State
from charleston % Wheeling, was pronounced
ca Monday. the 18th instant by Judge Hay
uoud. President Of the Court. All ,he Judges
concurrcl in the jllsn.a, announced in the
case. The questions pissed upon by tbc Court
we're Of great iate,es. and imp'rlace aside
from their bearing upon ,lo issue Of Che par
tcular ease.
The jurisdiction of,ae Courts 60 restrain the
Governor oC a S.., f,5m the performance Of
duties imposed upon him 10y the Legislature
was deliberately discussed ja thearsumeut ana
received the thoughtful aad careful c0nsLea-
ton Of the Court Of Apbells in It's opinion in
this case. No difficulty was felt where the
act to be done by the Executive was one re-
ouirins the exercise ola discretionary power
but where the duty imposed was purely min
isterial uo conclusion was reached SIS o. the a.
mc0abiluy Of tha. oai.sr b. the process Of the
Court iu such a case. As, however, 3; was de-
termjucl that. To- the execution Of the act re-
moving the Capital from Charleston 70 Wheel
ing, certain powers Of discretion hal been con-
ferred on the Governor. the case was one of
chat class about which there could be little, FL,
any. controversy as 20 the wan: oI jurisdiction;
and as. or that reason. the case dii not require
40 expression Of opinion as % whether, ii The
ac. b be performed had been simply liFis'--
7'1i. Jurisdiction would have attached, that
subject was ~; disposed Of. but WAS reserved
until such time as il would be proper, iu case
actuaEs before the Court. 10 reach and an
noaacc acouc,usiou upon j,. The matter, as
3, viii be perceived relates 20 a definition Of
the boundaries between the Executive and Ju-
dicial departments Of the government and is
one Of le,icacy and importance.
The positions occupied 10y the counsel in tie
Interest &C Charleston were
T. The intent Of tho Legislature. uat the Seatot
Government should De removed o. the City OF
Wheeling and that suitable accommodations
.h1urF tlars be- provided for th. different depart
rents af he government. without cost t1 the
~f4t. cor.I moo b.. carried into effect as the par
ties named in tbs act y.er. ir mo- manner legally
liable under the agreements contained iu tt- Act
% Tho Act disclosed an immoral contract and
.r,lf ,.t a. -f.r,.F b.rsr.e b. 5tas in violation
nF pub'i, ralfrv.
g Sarti-, 20 A--f-'e C Of The Constitution OF
Virrigfa. cartsmplat .s q amen. removal.
ifspv. ana uot a .s,..ar.-.r.rgr.I as Is eNprlss-
I'D I'm the tlf,. OF thi- Act
Vbe object OF th. Acts not expressed I'm ifs
ti.Ie rs required br Section so. article of the
Constitution ofthe ~tsts-tl. tide expressing a
temporary obieot and the Act providing no time
for It's expiration.
4"~ 't..'.- '' '-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-18
4 Fnu,ous Ffedicns institution.
{ ELom "a Clicaqo 7Fmes. ]

rum tft y sttAtAJt <H'-Ss
"a The pane Of DR.. r. V. Pierce, OF Buffalo,
Y. Y. has become familiar to the people all
over the country as household words" His
wonderful remedies, his pamphlets and books,
and bis large medical experience, have brought
him into prominence aud given him a solid
reputation. The Times, in the present issue,
presents wbole-pase communication from
DR.. Pierce, and our readers may gain from 1t
some idea Of the vast proportions OF his busi-
ness and the merits of his medicines. He has
At Buffalo mammoth establishment, appro-
nriately named " The Worlds Dispensarv,"
where patients are treated. and the remedies
compounded Here nearly a hundred persons
are employed in the several departments, and
a corps Of able and skilled physicians stand
ready to alleviate the snffefingS Of humanity
by the most approved methods. These ply
siciaus are in frequent consultation with DR..
Pierce, and their combined experience Is
brought to bear on the successful treatment OF
obstinate cases The Doctor is man of a
large MEDICAL experience, aud this extensive
know ledge Of materia medica has cen ac-
knowledged by presentations OF degrees from
two of the first Medical Colleges in the land. -
If you would patronize Medicines, scentifi-
cally prepared by a skilled Physician and
Chemist, use Dr. Pierce's Family Medicines
Golden Medical Discovery IS nutritious, tonic,
Alternative. and blood cleansing, aud an uoe-
Qualed Cough Remedy; Pleasant Purgatiye
Pellets, scarcely larger than mustard seeds,
constitute an agreeable and reliable physic ;
Favorite Prescription, remedy for debltated
females Extract of Smart Weed. magical
uoequaled Linimcut for both human and horse
flesh; while his Dr. Sage's Catarfh Remedy is
known the world over as the greatest specific
for Catarrh and Is Cold in the Head ever given
to the public. They are sold by Druggists
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-18
18TH YEAR,!
Look Well Before You
Buy.
The
Willoughby Gum-Spring Drill
Is not Equnled by any iu
Use
FOR SOWING GRAIN
FOR SOWING FERTILIZERS
FOR SOWING GRAIN
FOR SOWING FERTILIZERS
FOR SOWING GRASS SEEDS.

The Willoughby Drill has been greatly improv-
ed for this year. Farmers in wantofa Firstclssc
Drill should see it before buying any Of the other
Drills offered by Agents.
Ii has two gum feeders, working in such a man
ner that ii viii not choke, break the grains, nor
feed in an irregular manner.
1t has gum springs that allow il to sow over all
obstructious. without stoppage or breaking, put
ting in the grains close up 10 the obstruction.
Ii sows readily. Wheat, Rye, Oats, GS0ss-Seed,
and all kinds of Fert ilizers.
II can be thrown in and out Of gear without
stopping the team.
1t can be regulated in an instant TO sow great
Or or less quantity, even whilst the Drill is In mo-
ton.
1t sows up hill down hill, or side hill, with the
same regularity and precision.
ltaas a surveyor, which shows exactly the l.
mount sown. When the Drill has the hose hoist
ed, tie surveyor does not turn.
The Drill has been greatly improved in the past
few years, and the many hundred farmers who
have boughtand used the Drill say tits PERFECT.
Among the different styles made TO suit all
counties, the Manufacturers are building this year
in addition to their regular Drill, with SAGfts
like cart. so that three horses may be worked
0Jreas,-thus suiting farmers having sandy and
yielding soil, or very hilly ground. Tho
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-18
80 ACRES,
Dwelling House

in good condition, a BIacssmith's Shop and fine
Orchard 10 full bearing This tract adjoins the
lands of the said Moore and Yates and those OF
the late Amos Shepherd. IL is bounded on the
West by the said turnpike and adjoins, on the
South, tract NO. 2. Each of the above described
tracts is watered by the same stream and is OF
fine quality ollimestouc land.
This property is convenient to Episcopal. Pres
byterau Baptist and Methodist Churches, to
Schools Of the best grades, and 10 two Depots
lCharlestown and Halltown) on the Valley
Branch OF the Il. o. L. r., distant, By turnpike,
~ aud . miles, respectively.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-18

4 female mummy which has been discovered
in Barren county, Ky, is attracting considera-
BILE attention. Il is that Of 4 woman four feet
five inches in length. When found it was "
inc on its LET side in sleeping posture. The
left arm was resijngon the ground bat The left
hand has disappeared. The right arm rests
on the bosom, with the hand tucked under the
chin. The flesh on the arms and Iowcr limbs
is shrunken, but the body and head are well
preserved. The face is round. full and very
beautiful.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-18
Gtraycd or stolen.

StTRAYED or Stolen from the field near Mr..
= Willis brick MILL on Saturday night, Sept.
llth. BROWN MARE, small white star in fore
head and little white on one OF the hind feet ;
about three years of age. Any information that
will lead to her recovery will be gratefully re-
ceved, and liberal reward paid.
Address me at Berryville. Clarke county, Nir-
ginia. THOMAS BR0THERTON.
September IS, ls75-3tF.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-18
GRAPE JUICE.

7 WILL SELL PURE GRAPE JUICE, for ma
! king Wine, at Fifty Cents per gallon, deiiv-
cred in town. Persons leaving orders al George
T. Lights Drug Store, with vessel8 will have
them promptly filed 4. y. BERRY.
August 2s, lS55-3t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-18
o the Editors and PubIlShers
West Virginia.

Al Editors and Publishers who are DESTROYS
Of joining in the grand excursion, under the
auspices Of the West Virginil Press Associa-
ton. 70 start from Martiusburg, about p. NJ,
on Monday, October llth, will please notify
the undersigned Immediately, in order that
transportation may be secured.
The route will be as follows: From Martins
burg, via Cumberland Valley Railroad, to
Harrisburg; thence by penn's Central, 10 st.
Louis and, from that point, take the Atchin-
son, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad to Granada,
Colorado, and return.
Any further information viii be given by
addressing the undersigned, at Berkeley
Springs, West Virginia
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-18
Strayed or Stolen.

A BLACK and white spotted SOW Shoat, clean
n Iimbed and wel-formed. gross weight about
10 pounds slit in right and two holes and ear-bit
in left ear, has been absent from premises ince
the 9th of September. A liberal reward will be
paid for the return of the animal. Any informa-
ton concerning her win be thankfully received.
Sent. Is, 1875. II. y. GALLAHER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-18
Home Ground Plaster.

WE have on hand and are grinding the Best
~ Blue Windsor Plaster-for sale low for
Cash. Call at Ncirick d Weller's new Mill and
examine. WASHINGT0E & LTPPITT.
April Il. 1875,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-18
4.ANI W. = tOItI sung u
1870 ACRES OF
I'm lOAI, Land.

lies on the East side of the Shenandoah River
The public road from Reyes Ferry to Hillsbo-
rough passes through the center of this tract. IL
has on it good Tenement House and is well wa
tered with fine Syringe On greater portion Of
this tract 40 timber bias b1en cut since 1910, and
there is upon it a large growth Of Chestnut Tim
Der.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-18
DRILL
Over Broadcast Sowing

are so generally known by our farmers-as 10 the
yield and saving Of grain-tbat it il hardly neces-
sary TO mention this point.
By a recent invention, an Attachment can 10
made at a cost OF about hvo dollars, which will
enable the driver sitting upon the machine, 70
hoist the shovels without stopping or getting 90,
thu doing away with the extra hand usually
used In Drilling.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-18
E&S--rTEIE OLD TIA MILY JOURNAL

Dr. Herman Grcesteck. son of Hon. W. S.
Groesbeck, of Cincinnati. has been made
Fellow OF the Me6ico- Chirugical Society of
Edinburgh, most distinguished honor for
young American physician.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-18

100 SACKS Of G. a. and Fine Salt, for sale
lDU BY ". EBY.
Sept 4, 1875.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-18
Three Good Tenement Houses

The two tracts last named lie within short dis
lance OF Clar!estown and Harper's Ferry, and
the timber on each is easy OF access. Piats will
De exhibited on the day o, sale.
TERMS OF SALE:
Oncthird OF the purchase money in Cash and
the balance IN equal annual instruments at one and
two years respectively from the day Of sale. the
deferred payments 10 bear interest from the dav
OF sale, % be evidenced by the bonds of the pur-
chasers and be secured by deeds Of trust on the
respective tracts Tor which they may be given.
WM. II. TRAYERS,
THOMAS &. GREEN,
ST.GEO. 7. BROOKE
Special Commissioners.
W. Z. ANDERSON. AGctioueer.
September IS ls75-st.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-18
TRACT 80. 8, containing
5@6 ACRES

lies on the East side of th, Shenandoah River d.
rcctIy adjacent b the river and y miles above
the Bloomery Sash Factory. II is estimated that
this tract will cut forty cords OF wood 10 the acre,
and thousands of raili1ad ties may be gotten
from it,. IL IS wei watar-d. and capable Of cor
,..rf4r.f sIrl.1f.f-fn- 10 has nm e
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-18
The State Of West Virginia,

The State Of West Virginia,
Jefferson County, to-wit:
II Rales held ia me Clerks Office Of the
Circuit 0op! qrJ.Grson County, September :,
1875,
ELIZABETH LAKELAND suingin her own
right, and As KXecutrx Of Thomas Griggs,
deceased, PtomfW,
Against
MARTHA f. LAKELAND, rs Widow and
Adm inistrolrix Of Thomas Lakeland, deed.
Samuel w Lakeland, Fanny Lakeland,
Willis Lakeland, Nellie NJ. Lakeland and
Ann J. Lakeland, minor children Of Thorn
rs Lakeland, deceased, Edward NJ. Lack
land, Administrator of Frances Griggs, de-
ceased and Thomas i. Sublette, Committee
Of Charlotte Grigss, Defendants,
~ CHANCERK
The object Of this suit IL 10 ascertain the in
debtedness Of the Estate Of Thomas Lakeland, de
ceased, 20 The Legatees of Thomas GrigEs, de
ceased By a settlement Of his accounts as Execu-
tor of said Thomas Grigcs, also 10 audit the gen
eral debts Of said Estate, and II subject so much
of the real estate OF said Lakeland az may be nc
cessary 60 the payment Of said debts both hducia-
~ and individual
Itappeariny. on affidavit filed 10 this suit, that
the Defendant Samuel w. Lakeland Is not a resi-
dent Of the State of West Virginia, he is hereby
required to appear within four weeks after the
date Of the first publication of this order, and do
what is necessary 70 protect bis interests in this
matter.
And it is further ordered that a copy OF this or
der shall be published once week, for four sue
cessye weeks, in the VIRGINIA FREE Pass
newspaper published in this County-and also
posted at the front door Of the CourtHouse Of the
said County, at least twenty days before Decree
is rendered.
ROBERT T. BROWN,
Clerk Of the Circuit Court.
Baylor 4 Wilson. ?. 0.
September IL, ls15-!t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-18
SALE.

DY virtue Of Deed Of Trust executed by Hen
- ry D. Rust and wife to the undersigned,
Trustee on the 10th day Of April, 1873, for the
benefit of Jefferson County Building Association
No. 2 and Of record in the Clerks Office OF the
County Court of Jefferson County, West Virgin
ia in Deed Book \, Page ll9, the undersigned,
Trustee. will offer at public sale for cash in front
of the Court House i'm CharlestOwn, on
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-18

adjoining the lands Of The said Gardner and Moore
and Of the late james Roper and Francis Yates.
This tract lies East of and adjoins tract No. and
Is imprlyeI bv an elegant and commudious
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-18
XICZAC ARRANGEMENT.

The Zigzag Arrangement, has recently been a
dopted, will be put on only where specially order
ed for which tive dollars will be charged in addi
ton TO the regular price.
The change can be made from zigzlg 10
straight line; or rice rsrsd, in moment, without
even hosting the shoyels, without removing
bolt. 1t Is simple in its construction, and will not
easily get out Of repair.
The entire machine is % ,gcH balanced that the
horses necLs do not become CALLED. This 6 ac-
eomplished By the manner in which the hopper is
set upon the frame.
THE MAG EcS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-18
E1stray Cow and Calf.

ItAME to the premises ofthe undersigned, near
I ! Kabletown, Jefferson county, West Virginia,
about the middle of August, small red Cow and
roanc Calf. They are without ear-maTks. The
owner is requested 70 come and prove property,
pay charges and take possession.
THOS. 2. WOODWARD.
Sent 4. ls75-3t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-18
PUBLIC SALE
Of Most Valuable and Desirable
REAL ESTATE
Jefferson County, West Virg'a.

T1Y virtue Of q decree Of the Circuit Court of
ID Jefferson County, West Virginia entered at
the March Tern, 1875, of tke said Court, in the
suit in Chancery therein depending, wherein
Charles H. Baugber is plaintiff and George w.
Eichelbcrger is defendant, The undersigned, Spe
cial Commissioners, viii otlor for sale, ut public
auction.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-18
SCHOOL NOTICE.

Z WILL resume nv School Tor Boyso on Monday,
the 18th Of September, az my residense, on
Main street. Ny charges will be $500 month
for each pupil. J. W. TONGUE.
September 4, 1875.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-18

and all the necessary Buildings The kable-
town aud BIoomery Turnpike passes through the
center of this tract and both tracts have upon
them a sufficient proportion Of timber.
TRACI 80. 8. continuing
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-18
The GRASS SEED SowER

is attached to the rear OF thu hopper, and has
zisc bottom, which is perforated for the grass seed
to pass through. A light wooden slide, with in
dentatious cut transvorsely, agitates the seed
which should be clean 10 with regularity.
The grass seeder can also DO attached, forward
Of the hopper, or if ii is specially ordered DC
left of entirely. in which latter case there is de-
ducti0u of i've dollars from the list price.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-18
DUKE & GALLAHER,

Charlestown,
General Agents for Jefferson and Berkeley
Counties.
Or on the following gentlemen whom we have
appointed Agents for the several neighboTboods,
viz:
WIN. T. McQULKIN. Shepherdstown,
JAS. LEE GRlGGS, Summit Point
Septcmber 4. lST5-it
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-18
THE SURVEYOR

measures correctly the number Of acres sown or
parts of An acre down to sixteenths. In making
the turns at the snds Of the field the holster puts
The working parts out of gear, and 10 consequences
the surveyor does not move in the least, and can,
therefore, be relied upon 70 measure correctly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-18
TT FEY
IN TIEsE CELERRAIEn DR.

OF IHtoL NLLtbtA ID UNII'I''7
were sold in jefferson County the past two seasons
as well as a large number each year for the past
ten or fifteen years, that they no Her or IN
tried machine.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-18

CtORN KNI YES for sale By
" Sept. Is. DUKE GALLAHEh.
IL. the approved Guano's and Phosphates
" also, Bone Dust, for sale by
Sent. Is. 1875. DUKE d GALLAHER.
GEMENT & PUMPS, for sale by
I Sept. is. DUKE d GALLAHER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-18
On Wednesday, the 18Th day of
October. 1875,

bounded on the North and East By the lands Of
Francis Gardner; on the West by The lands of the
late Thomas Briscoe and on the South by the
lands of W. II. Moore. This tract is ithout i'm
provemcnts. but there is running through it
fine stream of water. and Is acres OF tlc land are
timber \ right OF way 20 feet wide from this
tract through tract so. > to The KabetoWn and
Bo0mery Turnpike will be reserved.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-18
IsRECTE DWELLING,

constructed since the war of the best materials.
This tract has a large BARN, in excellent repair,
= Gy.F-t Mill
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-18

which form forced feed, uuequaled by any in
use. and whsh has now stood the test OF years.
The corrugatiou Of these rollers bas been an i'm
prOvement over the first built, and by means VI a
slide and regulators the flow Of seed is constant
aud regular.
There can be no choking, for the reason that Il
is positive force feed, and all the " rhits cap',"
straws, or any foreign substance that should
chance to be in the wheat, is led through without
stoppage.
In this way the "skips," which frequent
in fields OF drilled wheat, entirely avoided, snd
there will be- found regularity in the grain over
the field, and that, too, without the necessity OF
being constantly watched to see If the feeding is
all right.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-18

The above sale is made with my approval.
HENRY ID. RUST.
September II, ls75-5t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-18
WILLOUGHBY
is one of the lghtest draft as well as the
BEST DRILL
CoRRUGATEp RUBBER RolLERs

in the market, and we invite farmers in want Of a
Drill 10 call and satisfy themselves on this point.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-18
TIE GUANo ATTACHMENT,

patented by j. b. Crowel. which IS conceded by
practical farmers to be the best yet introduced to
their notice.
The great difficulty encountered in sowing some
kinds of guano is, that the agitation of the mass
in the hOppers renders it sticky, and will not, in
consequence feed downward.
BY the use OF Crowelrs Guano Attachment this
is overcome, and as experience has proven.
ALL KINDS OFFERTILIZERS
in use can be sown, without even mixing with any
substance to render il less sticky.
LIS .imnliciLx h ono OF il grent DO int.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-18

Baylor 4 Wilson. ?. 0.
September IL, ls75-!t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-18
Against
JOHN FITZPATRICK, Defendant,
IN CRANCERK

Baylor L Wilson. P. Q.
Septembor H. ls7j-it.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-18
Repairs on Hand.

Farmers can rely upon getting all needed Re-
pairs from the undersigned, General gents, with
out sending 100 N lies tor them. This il a very
great advantage to a farmer when he is seeding
and has not time to stop two or three days for re-
Dairs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-18

Nv soul was sitting, .iirstin- az the wen,
When your small feet came tviuA.iu- 90 the
hriyk:
cravld q dlau-ht; you curved your cool, white
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-18

The ADVANTAGES