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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-01-16
COACH NIAKING

COACH MAKING AND REPAIRING
10 allits branches, guarantying the best work
usn.hip and satisfactory terms We intend to
largely increase the business and make tn order,
and also 90 keep on hand Tor sale CARRIAGES,
BCGGIES, KOCkAWAlS aud LIGHT WAC
ONS of the most approved patterns, and Of supe-
rior materials aud warrant every article 60 be as
recommended. We shall have in our employ some
Of the hands who, for twenty years or more, We're
employed by Mai. W. J. Hawks and also have the
bcuclito Of his presence aud advice, and IT will be
the eudeavOr of the new firm 20 maintain the repu-
tatioa Of HAWKS COACH FACTORY. Old
Carriages taken in exchange for new work. On
hand, constantly, Secondhand work which will
be disposed Of at moderate dgures.
In addition to the above, we purpose giving orr
attention 70 a general LIVERY BUSINESS, and
will keep good horses and vehicles o. every de-
scripti0n for the accommodation Of the public.
A. STUMP,
A. W. HAWKS.
AugustIg. 1S7l-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-01-16
June IL, Is
MORE RAIN!

A Good Season for Corn.
4 7 the urgehtresuest Of the Council Of Charles
u town, have removed my Harness Establish
ment for Beasts, 90 the lot in the Jail, which Is
situated upoA the site Of the old Jail in which Mr..
Joha Brown served q short time. NV shop isalso
opposite Mr.. Leisehrings Hotel stable. where par
ties stopping and breaking Hame-Siring can have
them repaired. With the consent Of the Commit
tie On grounds, work will be despatched with the
usual prSnpIIets.
HENRY u. MIDDLEKAUFF,
Late OF the AarketHouse Lot.
Asgutt ~, 1879
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-01-16
DAVID Il. COcEaI:L. JOsEFH Il. COCERILI
DAVID Il. COCKRILL 81 SON,
Architects and Builders,
CHARLESTOWN, JEFFERSON COUNTY, VA.

OUR experienced the business which WeadVer-
J tise to conduct, and thorough acquaint-
snce with it in all its branches enable us TO assure
the public that any work entrusted to Us will be
executed in the most worknsnlike manner, and
with the utmost dispatch. Having stood 20 their
posts in the Confederate army during the four
years struggle which il so manfully encountered,
they have located in their native county, where
their services are offered in building up the waste
places. ndinccrrying practical reconstruction
Particular attention given at all times 50 the
drawiugof plans aud specifications aud in the
construction cf
GEONETRTCAL STAIR WAYS,
where calculation is required they are confident
thatthey cannot De surpassed by any worEmea in
the Valley Of Virginia,
90 Being well known in toe community, they
deem il unnecessary 10 say more, than tAat orders
left FOR them will receive prompt attention.
April9, lSGS-ti.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-01-16
TO those Indebted to Me.

J RESPECTFULLY call the attention Of all
! who owe me- TO read nv advertisement head
"a Notice, il is Immediately under this one.
Sept 5. JOHN S. YESTERDAY.
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BLACIkanGITHIrEG
10 an H. branches


10 all rs branches,
Let me cay just here, bring 10 your machines
early. My engagement. are such ihsi time ), pre-
cious. He will also putin iron Cogs rnbr-sen
out. Those he put in last year gave entire sats-
faction.
TO THOSE WORKING STEAM ENGINES.
lie win pack Piston and other Rods; cot Slide
Valves and put her in proper beat; Re Babit
Bearings; put in Set Screws; make and repair
Keys and G.bs; adjust Quarter Boxes; 81 up
Rings on follower head Repair Valves; connect
Pipes; caulk flucs, &C., and many other repairs
highly necessary for the running OF the same.
lie will also put up the Common or the Force
Pump (lronl in Cisterns.
Hard study aud experience for the last fifteen
wears have made him equal with the times. lie
expresses himself thankful for the patronage Of
Jefferson, Berkeley and Clarke, ana now wants 20
give 20 good old Jefferson his bcsttaleut and time.
Terms satisfactory.
y. h. Having permanently located. Il II my
intention g. do straightforward and Honest Bus-
mess, and make liberal deductions Tor ihr Cash.
J. HENRY holland,
Charlc,'own, May 10. ls13-u Machini.t.
Ga-A No. l SMITH WANTED.
Plain and OrnaTsler tai
PLASTERING.
TINE subscriber takes advantage of The Press a.
K medium by which 10 inform the citizens Of
this and adjoining counties that he ID prepared 10
undertake the
PLASTERING OF HOUSES,
in any style that may be desired from one Coat 10
three, Hard Finish, White Coat or Heavy Skim
C0rnccs and Centres run, and Ornaments stuck,
ifdosired. None but Grst-cass workmen will DO
employed on work that may be entrusted 10 NE.
CISTERNS CElENTED AND GUARAN
TEED TO HOLD.
hereby tender my grateful acknowledgements
for the liberal patronage have received since
commencing business, and hope by strict adhe-
renee b duty 20 merit continuance OF the same.
Lis;- All communications addressed o. me az
Charlestown, ". Va, will receive prompt atfen-
ton Z. FRANK GALLAHER.
March %, 1870.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-01-16

lust received 5000 Cigars, VARYING nom for
y 60 Is cents each. Fruit and Flowers, Gen
uiue Durham, Prise q Va, and all the popular
brands OF Smoking Tobacco Also. g-nuieV Pow
haitian Pipes and Root Stems, with some six or
eight dne brands of Chewing Tobacco. - Dc had at
Nov. IS. 1874. {. L. BELLEA'S.
DAkER'S Premium Biiters, permanent care
ID for Dyspepsia, Nervous Debility and al Iii
seascs caused By disordercd state Of tue Liver
OF stomach, for sale b.
Nov. q. 1874. c. T. BELLER.
IT AGERSTOWN Almanacs Cor 1875, al
Nov IS, 1874. Z. T.. BGLLERS.
FNRESH Ground Sage. Ground and Grain Black
Pepper, African Cayenne Pepper, COrauj5r
seed and salt Petrc, for sale by
Nov. 2s, ls74 G. Z. BELLER.
TOUYAN'S Iuodorous Kid Glove Cleaner by
~ using it, soiled gloves can De renewed and
made equal 20 new. Il i, casy Of application and
only a lew minutes will suffice to clean pair Of
gloves even If much soiied, % be had at
Nov. 25, 1874. G. r. BELLERS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-01-16
HESRY D. RUsr
JuIIus HOMES.
STRAW WANTED.

TTlHE VIRGINIA PAPER COMPANY Of Hall
town, will be prepared to purchase
Straw of All Kinds,
on and after the lst of August, either in the stack
or delivered at the Mills at Halltown.
Apply TO John II. Strider or at the Mills
July Is, lS69-tt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-01-16
New ADVERTISEMENT.

J. HENRY HOLLAND, MAcRIsIsr.
II AYlNG erected Shops at the foot OF West Il.
1 l. opposite the Toll Gate, Charlestowh for the
purpose Of conducting q general line Of busincss,
REPAIRING
Threshing Machines, Reapers, Mower. Buggy
Rakes, Wheat Drills, shelters, Straw Caters,
Flows, Harrows &c, nnd
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-01-16

Hand made-odcrtd in this market Tor the first
time, and for the sale OF which have toe agency.
These goods manufactured by J. W. Brigham \
Co, are sold upoR their merits aud ic0rraHtsd
equal o. any that are made in the county Every
Farmer Who values comfort, mast hlve dry feet
70 can b. enjoyed by wearing J. W. Brigham x
Co, French Kip, and Farmers Calf Boots and
Shors-name GU the bottom.
a full line ct GROCERIES a5low ne any IN the
mNrket Sugar, Coffee, Syrup, n. .. Nolasses,
Cheese, Crackers, Tea, sc.
Oct Z. 1874. DAVID HOWELL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-01-16

NEOUNT Eagle Tripoi, for cleaning aad bur
y uishing Gold, Silver, Copper, Steel Britain
IL aud other metals. Il is decidedly the bes. ar
ticle Tor cleaning Windows, Mirrors and Glass
ware Tor sale BY
Nov %, I,7i. {. c. BELLER
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-01-16

ELLl'S Island Grape Brandy, warrsnted free
~ from ell de'sgsrjous agents. Itisin strength
100 per cen, with a foe pleasant AROMA, a mild
paiatable taste, and very acceptable therapeutic
agent M all cases requiring III, AID of this class 81
suuulaH;s. This Brandy is fully equal - iui-
ported Brandy and can b. sold g bali tAe B. ice,
bought direct from the manufacturer, lpr ssia by
A0v Is, l.7t. CT. BELLER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-01-16
RE6UMEO BUSlNESSI
DRY GOODS,
FALL AND WINTERS
GOODS.

E0HE undersigned has just opened his stock Of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS, to which the
attention OF buyers is respectfully called. These
Goods have been purchased with al the adyan-
- ges Of decline iu prices and will be sold tower
'h4u the zane class Of goods has been offered for
some years.
IL DOMESTIC DRY GOODS
NJ stock is full and prices low. A complete stock
OF NOTIONS constantly 90 hand aud in this de-
partmeut We ask especial attention 60 Hosiery
Ladies Nerin0 Vests, Linen Handkerchief, Cor
sets, etc. A nice assortment Of CLOTHS aud
CASSlMERS for Gentlemen and Boys, Beaver
Cloth for Ladies Cloaks Repelsnts in Black, Bro.
aad Blue. Particular attention is called TO line
0f
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-01-16

A Missouri j.5 gs has decided SHAT q woman
IS r-t an ia maid uaal Size Is forty Tie
Judge has since become che most popular man
DO trs ~.s.s-sn.rs tic girls
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-01-16

Let me cay just here, bring 10 your machines
early. My engagement. are such ihst time !, pre-
cous. He will also putin Iron Cogs whrn br-hen
out. Those he put in last year gave entire saus-
The New York herald., 1875-08-26
A MATRIMONIAL HORROR.
BRUTAL ATTEMPT TO KILL WIFE By STARVING
HER TO DEATH

BRUTAL ATTEMPT TO KILL WIFE By STARVING
HER TO DEATH.
very mysterious case has just come to light in the
town of Boonton n j., which it is asserted, exhibits
of the most brutal and 1endsh of barbarity
that has occurred for years in the vicinity of New York
1t appears that Philip Cook, carpenter by trade,
residing in the above place. has for long time lived
unhappy terms with his wife. 1t is alleged
that Of late he has been terms OF improper intimacy
with another woman, and he sought to get
clear OF his wife by starving her to death. To
psh this purpose he alleged to have locked her in
upper room in the building occupied the family
sdence and has there kept her confined for nearly three
weeks. Cook has three children, and the sudden dis
appearance OF the mother led several OF the neghbors
TO inquire to her whereabouts The children finally
told them that their mother was kept locked
by their father. Cook then asked to the where
abouts OF his wife, when he stated that she sick
This did not satisfy of the citizens Thursday
evening about twenty of them forced their way into
Cooks house. and, to their great astonishment found
Mrs. Cook lying in nsensble condition on q bare
floor They removed her TO adjoining room and sent
for physi an but yet she has been in such
dton that but little hopes entertained for her
covery. She has been unable to make clear state
ment OF the brutal treatment she has received Cook
has, therefore, been arrested and committed to the
county jail without ball. to await the recovery death
of his wife
The New York herald., 1875-08-26
THE LANDIS-CARRUTH CASE.

THE PROBLEM THAT HAS PUZZLED THE PHYsI-
CLANS STILL UNSoLvED.
Mr.. Carruth and his family have returned to Vine
land Carruth has become very corpuent and looks
markably well His 81 ght is very much impaired, and
he has to move his head to the width of a
paper column He thinks the ball is lodged behind the
right eye and If it should trouble him seriously that
region he intends to have the eye taken out that
the ball may be sought through the socket
He walk ride without much incon-
venence, but exertion is invariably followed by
loss of strength. In addition to the thirteen
of land which he owns in Vineand and which Is
free from ncumbrance, he property in Wisconsin
He is determined TO spend the remainder Of his life
his Vineand home II his income be exhausted before
his DEATH he says he will go the poor house of Cum
berland county. He has not made a complaint against
Lands he he supposes the people will do what is
right about it, His recollection OF the incidents attending
the shooting very much confused The report that
negotiations progressing between him and Lands
on the question Of damages is unfounded. Neither
party has yet made advances TO the other the
subject
The New York herald., 1875-08-26
WATERING PLACE NOTES.

Sehor Vilanova, the composer and vocal teacher
turned from Newport last week. where he the guest
of Austrian Consul Havemeyer. Mr.. vilanova started
yesterday for western tour and will spend Sunday in
Chicago
Mr. Maunsell b. Field, of the late distinguished
author of that name has been spending few weeks at
the Carpenter House. Lake Mahopac.
Morris Phillips, Of the Home Journal, and his family
are at Lake Mahopac where they intend staying until
the middle of September
Among the recent arrivals at Saratoga are DIR. j. p
Boyd, Jr, Of Albany; g. W. McCook Jr OF OHIO; r.
Rose OF Porto REQ; II H. Bunnel and family; Lieu
tenant NJ Bulord, United States Navy; J. n Dock
cry and wife, of Mississippi; Dr. H. G. West and fam
lily, OF Louisville Hon. Rufus +. Andrews, OF New
York; J.. w. Dayton and wife, OF Cincinnat 9. NJ and
Miss Bollman, Of Pttsburg; Hon. s b. Chttcnden, OF
BroOklyn h. j. Engehart, of the Turf Field
and Fdrm Judge Flock and r. Archer of Philadelphia;
}. W. Fuller, one OF TrOy's ''sodn men; Lieutenant
Commander II. &. White, United states Navy, with his
family T. Polhcmus and the Misses Polhemus, OF New
YORK j. r. Qumby, one of the prominent iron foun.
ders Of Troy and Mrs Quimby; Drs. j. II. Ormsby aud
., q. Tucker, OF Albany; J. H. Manning one OF the
editors and proprietors of the Albany Argus Thomas
Dickson and Colonel Thomas A. Scott, two Lending rail-
road presidents. Dr. William f. Thoms returned from
Niagara Falls; he Is accompanied by his sister MISS
Fannie Thoms, and Mlss Carrie Starr, OF New ork
James Phillips, OF wealthy aud influential family ia
Picton, Prince Edwards county Canada West Mr. and
Mrs August Belmont and family leave Saratoga In a
few days will spend the remainder OF the season at
Newport Tho report that Mr.. Belmonts family VIII
spend the ensuing winter abroad Ia pronounced moor
The New York herald., 1875-08-26
THE UNION HILL RAILROAD WAR

The Town Council of Union Hill has been served with
an order from Chancellor Runyon citing that body to
show cause why the injunction restraining the North
Hudson County Railroad Company from laying double
track on Bergennc should not be removed.
The railroad authorities to make representations in
their own behalf at the time The hearing Is set
down for September a. The railroad company have
made efforts to continue the work, and the police
men appointed by the municipal authorities TO prevent
the prosecution OF the companys designs have deemed
further vigilance unnecessary The company, how
ever during the past lew days have extended their
track on the Bulls Ferry road far AS Lewis street,
with the intention OF running cars regularly on that
The Councilmen are said to be opposed TO this
move also and the probability Is that the legal pro-
ceedngs which have characterized the companys first
aggression viii be repeated In the Of the second
The New York herald., 1875-08-26
ANDREW LEAHY's DEATH.
cENsuRE OF THE OFFICERS OF THE STEAMER

cENsURE OF THE oFFIcERs OF THE STEAMER
AMERIcus by THE coRoEERs JURY.
An inquest was held yesterday by Corner Kesslor at
the Coroners Office in the case Of the fatal collision
which occurred Sunday evening, August 10, in the
North River of the of Twentieth street. by which
one man was drowned and two others who were with
him ON steam launch precipitated into the water
by the alleged careessness the part Of those in CON-
mand OF the steamer Amcricus
The first witness examined by the Coroner was John
A. Pease, captain of the Americus residing at No ~
Lawrence. street, Brooklyn, who testified substan-
TALLY as foilows:-I am captain of the steamer Amcr
Gus, which runs between this city and Rockaway;
Sunday night week ago wo left Tenth street
with about 200 passengers board; about
quarter to eight O'Clock In the evening" when oppo-
site Twentieth street, launch came across our
bow; we stopped and backed and then aheai she
being close we went right through her. at the time
of the collision the launch had lights burning; our
vessel had her lamps lighted and the launch kept her
course so we cut right through her; as soon as we
struck her we stopped our engines, but afterward
noticed boat put out from the shore and did know
any one was drowned finally landed our passengers
and aId up; the pilot of the Amercus (Mr Schenck)
then went to the Twentieth street station house and
heard lost; blew n whistle to the
launch but got no answer; the boat which command
has met with accidents before-two years ago; |
not on the boat then have only been two months on
the boat and this is the first occurrence OF the kind
since have commanded the vessel
Mr.. Luke Schenck, the pilot and Solomon Combs,
the wheelman and number of the passengers on board
the Amercus were examined Their statements were
similar to that of Captain Pease The two men who
had survived the accident to the steam launch were put
on the stand and II was their testimony that the
jury returned with the verdict that Andrew Leahy came
to his death by drowning the evening OF Sunday,
August 10, in consequence OF collision between the
steamboat Americus and steam launch (name un-
known) on which he was acting engineer, and we
hereby censure the officers OF the Amercus for their
negligence and want Of vigilance in causing said col
son and also want Of proper regard for the sacred
of human life.
The New York herald., 1875-08-26
4-11-44.

HOW YOUNG POLICY PLAYER WAS TRANS
FORMED INTO REFoRNRR-PEARsAILs BAD
CORNER.
On Tuesday, nth inst ,.Ar. Carrie Pearsa, of No
2S5 South First street. Williamsburg, purchased of Tay
lor & Co.. No IL Wall street, slip of the shelby Lot
terry of Kentucky the numbers being CO. ~ A and 49,
which almost as good picture Of a complement
of livery stable, nasmuch as they represented four
'gigs" and ''horse." In this little spec
ulaton Mr.. Pearsall who appears to have
dabbled to little extent in lotteries,
was remarkably lucky; for the numbers he had
selected according TO tho advertisement Of the draw
ing had drawn for him no less than 81, 400 The
'horse," being "a powerful animal had succeeded In
making away with 81 000 while the "gigs" only made
for their owner 500 each Imagine Mr. PearsalPs JOY
when he learned Of his good fortune He at once pro-
ccedEd to the Office OF Messrs Taylor Co., and, pre-
senting his slip, requested the payment OF the
money But here he doomed to temporary
disappointment for Messrs. Taylor Il Co. informed
him that hc must apply to one Mr. Burr who could bt
found at the Gotham saloon in the Bowery MI.
Pearsa forthwith repaired to the Gotham, but Mr.
Burr could he see He began to become interested
not TO say excited in the chase after his money lie
returned to Messrs Taylor Co. Office but could find
nobody to state his to- and for the first time, he
began to realize that II was possible that
He awaited somo time but, as nobody appeared, he
went out to take walk up Broadway ruminating
The evil effects OF buying lottery tickets He had not
proceeded far however, when he encountered Mr. Burr
to whom he remarked, "Mr Burr, Messrs Taylor Co.
sent to you to collect the small amount of 81 400
which due holder OF tho numbers CO. ~ A. Is,
in the last drawing OF the Shelby Lottery.
win you kindly obllge with check for that
amountgn Mr.. Burr examined his questioner from
head to foot, and then cooy responded, "Young fel
low It's skin anyhow; let's you get your money"
and deliberately walked or leaving Mr. Peasail in mute
1nts lln I.af hai thnf
he had been done true enough. ''Thcre was skin,
he remarked conndentally to HERALD reporter,
"but he (Mr. Burr) the skin. He meant was.
but | have become roformer, now. bought an
Havana Lottery ticket to-day and then notified the
police ofthe fraud.
Captain Perry Of the First precinct, raded Messrz
Taylor Co Is Office yesterday afternoon and took into
custody Oliver I. Taylor, who said he resided In Con-
being Portchester Two baskets Of lottery schemes
and number OF policy slips were also seized. Ths
trial OF Messfs Taylor Co. viii take place before
Justice Otterbourg thia mornipG
The New York herald., 1875-08-26
COLOMBIA.
governments.

ANARCHY IN CENTRAL AMERIcA-DEscRPTIoN
OF CONFLICT BETWEEN THE MILITIA OF
BOLIVIA AND THE GENERAL GOVERNMENT
DEPLoRABLE STATE OF AFFAIRs
PANAMA, August 10, 1875.
Political matters the Isthmus just now have all
the appearance Of tranquility In this city there still
exists considerable anxiety what will be the de-
of the hostlites going on on the Magda-
lena River between the militia forces OF the State Of
Bolivia and those Of the general government
under General Degado, which, at last ad-
vices, occupying strong position at
the Banco, commanding point the
bank Of the Magdalena River some distance be-
low Honda or the conflict that took place there the
following Is the description published by tho official
bulletin, issued at Barranqulla, the 9th July last
The bulletin dated board the war steamer
Murino which belongs the State OF Bolivia and was
signed by General santo Domingo Villa, who com
manded the armed expedition sent against General Del
gado and the national forces The bulletin In substance
Is as follows THE MuriO, with
THE FORCES STATE,
after taxing Ia wood and water Teneriffe met the
steamer MOsquera with the national forces proceeding
down the river. The MurO fired a blank shot 10 give
ordered BY the constitution for occupying the territory
OF the States the MOsquera would be allowed 10
proceed This signal was answered by a yolley Of mus
kerry from on board the latter The Murlllo with the
themselves exposed to the fire Of 400 in
fantry ana mitrailleuse, which had been
dsembarked from ON board the Mosquera
The Murilo and Nigante opened fire in return and
kept advancing, notwithstanding an accident 10 the
machinery and the narrowncss VI The channel of the river
A. that paFh About ave =. N. the artillery Of the