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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-01-25

CAED.-PcrSonS indebted to the under
signed, will please make their payments
at the store of my successor, a. K. Cad
dis, Esq, who is authorized to receipt for
me. WM. H. SHEIB.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-01-25

A SLIPPERY question just now, is
whether it is better to be IA fat man and
come down heavy, or to be II thin man
and have nothing to break the fall.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-01-25

PosrAL.-John f. Smart Is appointed
postmaster at Limestone, Marshall coun-
tv, West Virginia, vice Daniel Wilson,
resigned.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-01-25

NOTICE. | will have three additional
statesmen this coming week, and will be-
able to wait on you promptly Ond avoid
the delay that has occurred in my store
the past week.
j ". FERREI
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-01-25

The Observation-Disclosures Jubilee
Minstrcls gave their concluding enter
tainments in this city, at the Opera
House, Saturday afternoon and evening.
The matinee was crowded, and at night
the house was well filled. All who heard
them were highly pleased with the per-
Torrance, and good many persons
thought they were better than the white
hovS
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-01-25

THE popular study yesterday, was to
pick ones self up gracefully after fall
upon the icy sidewalk, smiling mean
while AS though saying, that's nothing.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-01-25

IT is said the ice that has been stored
away by dealers this season is of a snpe-
rior quality, but no one has yet claimed
that il is any colder thar last year.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-01-25

PERsoNAL.-A. b. Paul, editor of the
Hopedsle, Ohio, Ns,os, and well-known
as .one of the early advocates of the
Wheeling " Lake Erie Railroad, was
registered at the Grant House, Saturday.
We now have three candidates for
Mayor-A. J. Sweeney, Captain John
Mcclure and Henry Schmulbach.
Captain Joe Irwin has our thanks for
a copy of the Shreveport, La, Times.
Mr.. L. Il. Davis, the foreman of the
Norway Tack Factory, died Saturday
afternoon of pneumonia, after very
short illness.
Nix. j. +. MERRlMAN, agent of the
Adams Express Company, at Wheeling
was married in that city on "Wednesday
evening to Miss Salhe DonlOn. In com
mon with the fair brides friends in thi'
,ity, we extend to the happy pair our
Observation-Disclosures Ne'cs.
General A. J. Pannell and J. II
Good, of this city, were each honored
with a vote Tor United States Senator al
the Democratic caucus on Saturday
night.
J. p Hardin, Esq manager of the La
Belle Mill, will leave this morning fol
Birmingham, Alabama, where he ex'
poets to spend the next two or three
| weeks.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-01-25

A GOOD fruit year is predicted by the
oldest fruit growers on account OF the
abundance of ice upon the trees. They
saw it etfectually retards the swelling Of
the fruit buds until the danger from frost
l. over
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-01-25

WORTHY OF ATTESTI0N.-ThOSe in
tercsted are advised of the fact that
revenue detectives are abroad, looking
for violations of the law requiring checks
to be stamped. At Richmond, Va, the
collector hes instituted suits in the United
States Circuit Court, against about two
hundred and fifty citizens, upon un-
stamped checks, discovered in an official
examination of the bank drawer; and We
observe that revenue officials have also
lately been searching the Chicago banks
for similar proofs upon which to found
proceedings, il is said, with great success.
County CoURT-This Court met at
10 o clock Saturday morning.
James Orr was appointed administra-
tor of the estate of Jonathan f, Craig,
deceased, and gave bond in 81 900. Ed
ward Mcconnell, T. J. Orr, Edward
McCausland and James Creighton were
appointed appraisers.
After the signing Of the docket, the
Court adjourned until Court in course.
TAYLOR STRAUDER (colored), the
Wheeling wife murderer, is to be hung
on Tuesday rext.-Pittsburgh Post.
That's news to the people of this COM
munitv. We were laboring under the
impression that the day ofthe execution
was Friday, March 26th, 1875. But
maybe the Post knows more anout It
than we do.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-01-25
at'herllng Geslster.
MONDAY, JANUARY 20. 1875.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.


Arrical Of Trans.
B-X u, X. R.. S.5Oa. III. IN p. III. 1880 PIN.
Cantr iO Div 7.lOa. IN. 62ja IN. IL 40 PIN.
CiaveldSPitt II IA. IN. 500 p. III. Gil pm.
Hempfi'd RR S.lOa. IN. ......;....,.... i.io pm
rSirubeuville Accommodation 40 pm.
Departure Cf Trains.
b. q .. X. r.. do a. III. $50 ain. SO p. III
Ceutr'l .. Div 40 Il. III. 30 PIN. S.iO i. III
Clcvel DIS Pitt 800 Il. III. lllOu IN. 'S.Q1 pm.
hempt'd Il X $50 Il. M .....;....:..... ID p. III
SSt,ubrnvilie Accommodation 4.55 y. III
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-01-25

SOME one was heard to remark yester-
day that the river now presents
gorgeous spectacle.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-01-25

AN enterprising young man went
about town last night, to discover the
whereabouts of icy payements. After a
search he was carried home with his two
arms broken. skull cracked, both ankles
sprained, and feeling of misery gener-
ally. He will survive, and perhaps
make "spec" in suits for damages.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-01-25

THE latest book about animals bears
the savage title, paws and Claws, be-
inc True Stories of Clcayer Creatures.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-01-25

FORCED SALE.-Best makes of Print,
& cents per yard, and Carpets and the
entire stock of Dry Goods even cheaper
in proportion, as there are but few DAYS
left to close on; the stock.
J. W. FERREL,
Garner Main and 10Th streets
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-01-25

Iris generally admitted that the past
season has been an exceptionally good
one for farmers.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-01-25

So far, no cases of drowning have oc-
Cured from persons going through the
zee
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-01-25

COUNCIL nominations in the various
wards continue to multiply.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-01-25

UMBRELLAS went up and people down
Yesterday.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-01-25

MATRIMONIAL conversations still oc-
cupy the boards Of certain circles.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-01-25

To-Day is the anniversary OF the
birth of Robert Burns.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-01-25

Man KILLED.-On Friday night, Ed
ward Fagon, Il repairman ON the Baltl.
more and Ohio Railroad, was instantly
killed, at Easton Sidlings, about twenty
miles from this city, by being run over by
apassengertrain. He hadjust received his
pay Friday, and it is supposed he got
drunk, and went to sleep on the track.
A locomotive and four or five cars passed
over him. and when his body was found
it was literally cut to pieces. The un-
fortunate man was about twcnty-four
years of age, unmarried and lived in the
vicinity of Glen Easton.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-01-25

THE LADIES FAvoRITE-Those beau
tiful Box.tOed Bntton Caters ut
l.. V. BLONDs
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-01-25

Do you want Dry Goods at half their
value that must be sold now 60 to j.
W. Ferrels.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-01-25

ANOTHER lot Of those fine BoX-toed
Button Caters have just been received at
l.. Y. BLoND'S
No. 1875 Main street.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-01-25

COUNCIL NoMINATIoNs.-A meeting
of the citizens of the Fourth Ward, who
were dissatisfied with the nominations
for the Council that had been made by
the meeting held on Friday night, was
held at the Atlantic Engine House Sat
urday evening. The following ticket
was nominated:
First Braneh-JamcS McAdams.
Second Branch Jacob Morris, George
Kingdom, and \. }. Long.
We understand about twenty votci
were polled.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-01-25

does surely and efieCtuallN control Them.
The testimony of our best citizens, oi all
GLASSES establishes the fact, that CHERRY
PICTORIAL will and does rrli"NG ana cure
the affecting disorders 81 IN" IhrOat ana
Lungs beyond any other medicine. The
most dangerous affections OF the iuIhll-
nary Organs yield 10 lis power: ana cases
of Consumption, cured by this preparation
are publicly known, SO remarkable as
hardly to be- believed, wcr" proven beyond
dispute. rs a remedy IL Is adequate, ON
which the public may rely for tull prOtec
ton. BY curing Coughs, the lOfefuhhtfs
bf more serious disease. II saves ullnuln
Orrcd lives and amount of suffering nota
la computed. II challenges trial nd
ronVincrs the most Skeptical. Every
family should keep II on nand ~ a pro
lection against the early and unpercelNed
attack of Pulmonary Affections, whlch
are easily met al first, hut which becomes
inCurablc and often fatal, II neglected.
Tender lungs need this dcfencc;and II Is
unwiSr To be- without IL. As Il safeguard
10 children, amid the distressing diseases
which hrSct the Throat and Chest OF
Childhood, CHERRY PICTORIAL Is inValua-
Bile; Tor by its timely use, multltudes are
rescued from prcmatur" graves, ana saved
to the love and affection centercd on them.
II acts speedily and surely against Ordi-
nary colds, securing sound and health
restoring sleep. No one will suffer trOu-
blrSOmc Influenza and painful Bronchitis,
when they know how easily they can be
cured.
originally the product of long labOriOuS,
and successful chemical investigation, no
cost or toll is spared i'm making every bot
tie in the utmost possible perfection. IT
NAV bc cOnfidcntially relied upon rs pos
ScSSing all the virtues IL has ever exhibit
ed, and capable of produce
memorable us the greatest II
fCCtcd.
ppEphRED ny
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-01-25
Steamer Market Boy.


HOURS OF DEPART ChE'
, caves RelIoirp nj Tand q: 80 A. VI.
:, | and 3 30 T.. VI.
" 800 and T.. NJ.
Rius of lading signed, and small pack
ages attended To If left AT j. q. Morris iii
Water street.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-01-25

Do You want Carpets at half price,
Go to J W. Ferrefs.'
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-01-25

Corner Main and Doth streets.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-02-27
Council matters.

In addition to The passage Of bills. tie C'0o-
eli appropriated S25 % each member Of ,5e
Market-hou,e BuiIias Committee. TIE con-
SHERATON Of the application r,r The lease Of
par, OF Mukrt-br1,s 20, Cor the erection Of
Offices was again deferred. After some cone
versatiou on imma;eriu points the Council
adjourned to Tuesday night, at which time
Luna will have declined sufficiently % make
the street lamp project worthy subject of
allermtuic contemplation. Having LIST I'M
terest in the Council proceedings since the
passage Of a small priuters-biii watch had
been hanging Gre for the past three yaars, our
rep1rt5gial corner hadn't anybody 60 stand up
ia 1t ou Tuesday night last, 50 we are indebted
% q friend Gr tae foregoing Information.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-02-27
MARRIED..

On the 18th Of February, 1873, bv Rev. Viii
liam ninwiddie at the house OF the bride father,
Mr. John H. Parrot. Of Alexandra, Mr.. RIO
BERT HARPER, of Leosburg. Va, 70 Mise
ROBERTA ". PARROTT, OF Alexandria.
On Tuesday evening, February 9Th, at the resi-
dcuce of MIR. John Il. StouHer, in Hdgerstown.
by Rev. ;. ". owen, Mr.. JACOB II. WHlTS0N
to Mss ANNIE l. BENDER, all OF Berkeley
County West Va.
In Martinsburg, on the 10th inst, at the resi-
dencr OF the brides parents, by the Rev Mr..
Ockerman, Mr.. HARRY PITCHER of Baltimore,
Nd, 70 Miss LULIE PITZGR, daughter ol j. W.
Pitzer, Esq.
Atthe residence Of Capt. ". 5. Burr, in Kan
sas City, Mo, on the 18th. ult., 10y Rev. M. Ma
der. Mr.. JAMES BURR, OF Clinton county, to
Miss HESTER FLAGG, Of Berkeley county, W.
Va.
On the 18th inst. at the residence Of the brides
parents. by Rev. Vim. Gchardt, Mr.. MAN RI
UULPll, OF Frederick City, Md, to Miss MARY
GRUND OF MartuSburg.
On the lsth inst. by Rev J. +. 0cIorman, Mr..
LLYMASTEE and Miss JENNIE EEEkS OLE,
all OF Berkeley county.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-02-27
Old virginians Passing Away.

The new year thus far has been 4 very sad
one to our people. The ol gentlemen Of our
county axe rapidly passing away. he deaths
of Mr. Seawall aud Judge Kemp have already
been announced through your columns. On
the nigh, of Monday, the 18th instant DR..
Thomas CIopton, an old aud respected citizen
Of Gloucester county, died at the residence of
his son, DR.. Thomas J. Clopton.
Mr. George lmbodcn, the father of Gen.
John D. Imboien, died 10 Nelson county on
the 81 instant, aged So years Tie was a ma
tive Of this county, and had resided here all
his life until just prior to the war, when he
moved to Lewis county, now in Yves, Yir-
guia
Mr. Elijah Hog head, merchant of Angus
tn, well known throughout the Valley, died on
tie 9th inst, at his residence, ia Midlebrook,
aged 50 years He was native Of Augusta.
aud had been a merchau; Of Middlebrook aud
ParEas>us for forty-fvc years
Mr.. George Mycrly, a well known and es-
teemei farmer. residing about two miles from
the city, died on Tuesday last, aged 20 years.
We have to aid another t. the list of our
venerable citizens who have ended the days Of
their earthly phIrimlse Mr. David r. Ed
lev died at an enrly hour yesterday morning,
at the residence Of Mr. r. T. Crai2hll, on
Garland Ill., aged 81 years Mr. Eiiey was
a native OF R1ckbri'lge county, but his resi-
deuce here dates back TO very early period
OF his ovn life and Of the history OF Lynch
burg.-Rich Wing.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-02-27
BLACK OAK BARK!

I WILL buy any amount Of Black Oak Bark that
l is properly taken and cured, and pay CASH
f0r it, at the rate Of 81 per Cord of l2s feet meas
uremcnt. delivered at nv Sumac and Bark Mills,
at Winchester. and allow IS per Cord By the Car
load, when well filed, at any Station on the Rail-
road.
Observation-Disclosures peeling the Bark as
soon as the sap starts in the spring and in taking
1t peel Ms much OF the tree possble-even the
large lmbs--ior the young and tender bark Is the
best
The outside Of the Bark must al-oy' be kept up,
which will prevent lis curling, and it must be
loosely piled 80 as t. allow the air 10 pass freely
through it, and perfectly dry it. The outer or
rough side must aI'r0y- be kept up, in order 70
protect the inner or htshy side from the weather
which being the part used, must be kept bright
aud not allowed 10 mould or get wet which iu-
iures its color.
GERMAN SMITH
Winchester Va, Feb IL, ls75-tm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-02-27
The Old Family Journal,
important Notice 10 subscribers.

There i, no postage upon the Free Press
sent to subscribers ,ri&R the County Of JEFF
fersou. But, after the lst day Of january
1875 ar. viii be compelled to prepay postage
upon an papers sent 70 subscribers resident
oqisils Of this County. We, therefore, call
Che attention Of our patrons TO this fact and
urge upon them. 90 remj, tbe amount Of postage
10 cents per yesr. We would be GLAD itali
10 arrears would pay up.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-02-27
DIED,

JOHN ". MCINTYRE, in the 3sIh wear ut Ii,
age. he was brave soldier in the Conicdcrat
ranks, aud was highly esteemed by all who knew
him.
In th. county, Wednesday night, February q,
1875, Mrs. JANET y. BEALL, rclict OF the late
George b. Beall. and daughter OF the late John
Yatcs-in the 72nd year ct her age.
In Middlrburg Loundoun county, Va, on Sat
urday evening, Feb 10Th, Mr.. ElCHABD IL,
TURNER. of Cincinnati. Ohio. formerly of Lou
douu county, Va, brother OF Mr. George IL. Tur.
ner, of this county.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-02-27
Commissioners Sale.

PURSUANT to a Decree Of the Circuit
Curt Of jefferson County, West Virginia.
pronounced ou the 23ul day Of October. 1873,
in a Ch,uccry cause therein pending between
James Bnrr's Administrator, lror the use
Of Minor llur,t's Administrator Plaintiff and
joel b. MoIros Adm.nistrator aud OTHERS De-
PENDANTS. the Undersigned appointed Special
Comnissiorers by said Decree f.r tic pur-
pose. will eel Oh
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-02-27
SALE
OF A
VALUABLE FARM.

10y virtue of two Deeds Of Trust-one executed
ID by a. Mason Evan, and Harriet >. his vic;
b. arins, date October 30 l-Gs the other cxrcutcd
by 4. Ala.pn Evans, dated october /, l0II both
duly recorded in the Clerks Office Of Jefferson
County. the FIRST Deed t. secure the following
debt: 10 Thomas johnson for 500; O. John !.
smith. Exr oi Catherine Fry, $500; and tbr se
coud Deed 10 SECURE the payment ni the following
debts: 10 John +. Smith. ENr OF Catherine Fry
the sum Of S72O. and 20 John +. Smith the sum ai
S7Ii0. the whole amounting with interest. on che
9Th day of March, 1873. 10 the sun Of $3.50. 2y,-
the undersigned a. the Trustee therein mentioned,
will an the sdid
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-02-27
DIR. omlinsOn-s Dental
Omcc.
CharleStOwn.

In attending the funeral Of Mr. Sperow some
DAYS ago. Mr.. William Wilen Of this city, met
with an accident at a steep hiIl near the resi-
dence Of Mr.. Boyd Harlan. One of the horses
attached tn the hearse slipped aud fell. causing
the vehicle and other horse 70 be preciVitated
over an eu,baukmeut. Mr. ". aud Mr. Strauss
ner were thrown of the seat but not injured.
The hearse was badly snashed-NgrtiRsbwg
Statesman
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-02-27
CHRISTMAS G09DS!
Duplicate Stores !

yyENRY DUNN has received an extraordinary
supply OF goods suitable for the Holidays
and in order the better t. display them and 70
accommodate customers has opened. in addition
To his store At the corner of Main aud West
Streets the room lately occupied rs Dry Gods
Store by J. ". Lock, opposite the Bank Of ths'-
l.stuwn. At each of these riaces h. will present
To- buyers choice lot Of Foreign and Domestic
Candies and Frui., Nuts and Cake Of every des-
cription, aud other articles to tempt and satisfy
the palate. including Oysters, which he viii be
able to furnish 10 families in quantities 20 suit
from pint up. varied assortment: OF
To and Fancy Goods fer Gifts.
nrcar,hrr L lS1l.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-02-27
NOTICE.
Pay Your Taxes !

4 IL persons who fail to pay their Taxes before
Y the Fifteenth OF January, 1878, will be
charged an additional 10 per cent. after that date.
EDWARD TEAkNEY,
Sheriff Of Jefferson County.
December 70, ls7l-tt.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-02-27
9Th day Of March. 1875.

proceed To- sell Al public auction ia front of The
Post Office In Middlcway. 10 the County of Icier-
son. West Virginia. the follow Ing drscrib d very
desirable Farm in The County and state Aforesaid.
living about miles South ct said town, on the
Winchester Road containing
IGS-, B. ACRES,
about 30 OF which Is in Timber. Improvement
consist oi a comfortable Dwelling aud necessary
nut-buildings, all Of which have been recently
built. 4 Young Orchard OF some acres oi choice
Fruit beginning t. bear.
TERMS OF SALE. as prescribed BY the eaid
Deeds Cash but NAV be changed on day OF sale
- suit purchaser. Possession given On thc 1T
day OF April next, and sale 70 commence az o.
olOuk, =. NJ.
DAVID F. SHOEMAKER,
Feb. 6. lsl5-5t. TIustse.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-02-27
NEIy VoEsEl N...nuNE.

" The LeldHg dWt.c1H PiHerr
Tae .3eSt EGVcr;ssiug lsea..I1.
Dafv. $40 tear. Semi. lir.tg S.. boff.s1.
Postage FREQ 60 ths Subscriber SHr.i~ro
Copies AID Advertising Rates fgye. Nc.s.r %
clubs Of 80 OF morr oaly 81 pRstag. rsIl.
Address iI- T.upaf, n. y.
Jannry lC, is5j-iy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-02-27
NuTrs.
February IS 1873.

IfhiNitN -Hr 1000
"Tlc day we celebrate passed ga very
quietly on Prob save us splendid wealth
er. aud che streets uru. long alter ui-hrfii
pr.sglici au animated appearance. Tue
N4,l,actlA I'.aJ infantry, sole re'uuaut ut
llr Distr,t MtuL-llrtjyd durjus ,uc fore
loon. aui l.,ased quite d1>tIug.
10 ,s stated mere Goa good authority tint
Heu. JOAN =. Davis Of Your state, uud h'n.
Joau 4. MAgse cd Pennsylvania intend stat
IlG 10 Tins city 40 gu early day a hrst-clHSs
democratic daily newspaper, Co be the rec'g-
u.z.d national organ ct the party. Mr.. Davis
wli furnish che money aud hls partner the eX-
uyrieu,c. Mr. M1-ee having studied the art
suscry4,jyc woI.e a mere boy Ia his native
state. and being now editor Of the Perry
County Pal Leuocyt
NiuJers Bu.d.ng Cor 18th aud / Streets,
used tar Department purposes, took ire last
uI.ut, and narrowly escaped entire deS'ruc-
tiou It's location Is exactly opposite the Ma
yv Department. The cause OF the fire Is
Thought % have been the ignition of matches
packed Ia a box aud stored with some old re-
c.r!s.
Last Friday night Mr. John Price, Of this
city. while rdug iu a buggy o. Alexandria
was attacked uosr Abingdon 10y highwdymcu.
Tue resolution tosclt piuch5lck wa, tabled
ytlc Senate o. few days since. His friends
r.u. say chat by Que last rally of this dusty
.-plut's Senatorial friends, ,-uch as Morton,
UnN.u- Nc. DE may yet Dc seated before
adjournment.
Senator Bovrl9w has purchased one
.a.i interest iu the Knoxville .Tgun.l DAILY
laJ Weekly Chronicle. tue purclph repub-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-02-27

The SPIRIT mentions that Mr.. james W.
Butt has contracted to erect for Mr.. Jno. W.
Taylor two-story frame addition to his resi-
dnncn
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-02-27

Sixty carloads of mules, hogs and sheep
from Kentucky passed through Staunton, Va +,
last week fur Baltimore, Richmond, New York,
and points in North Carolina.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-02-27

The reclining chair formerly used by Daniel
Webster when guest at the AStor House,
New York, was sold at auction few days
since. Mr.. Hugh Hastings, Of the Commercial
Advertiser becoming the purchaser at $3.50.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-02-27
saturday, March IS, 1875,

OF the One Story BRICK BUILDING aud
LOT ON which it stands. IT being portion Of
Real Estate Of A. NJ Ball, deceased, in the
bill aud proceedings men'ipnc'!-sane lying
aud being in the town Of Harprr's Ferry, JEFF
feysou County, West Virginia, on the corner
Of Shenandoah and B,iIge Streets, in said
town. As directed by the last mentioned De-
cree. sdil House and LIT viii he started at
$3.50 80 cents, that being the advance bid Of
Bridget Barley made 10 the Court therefor.
4 Plot made by 5. Howell Brown, showing
the size, dimensions and loclity Of the Hou-e
and lut to be resuld as also # the adipining
House aud Lit bought by bridget Burley, at
former sale, will be exhibited On the day Of re-
sale
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-02-27

Is TowN-On saturday We had the pleas
ure Of a call from Ex-senator John W. Gran
than. Of jefferson, who in the last session of
the Legislature reflected the will OF his cons'i-
tuents by a stlunch opposition 10 the Chpual
bin Charleston Courier