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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-17
Circuit Court.

Unusual Interest in the proceedings Of the
Curt has been manifest within the past few
days. The Attendance OF lawyers, litigants
aud spectators has been larger than is CON-
monty the case-especially of gentlemen of
the legal profession from the adjacent coun-
ties. Since our last the following jury cases
have been disposed Of
III. l.. Hunter rs. James W Coyle.
Judgment fo5 Plaintiff. Lucas Il Green for
PIT. Baylor * Wilson for Def
Andrew Hunter rs. NJ Helm, Exr Of Isaac
Strider Hunter for P:f. Faulkner for Deft
judgment for PIT
Jlo W. Wright rs Hopkins & Co. Pen
dleton for Ptf; Trayers for Deft. Judg-
ment for Deit.
Vim. Lucas rs. Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road Cumpany-suit for the killing Of two
horses. Damages claimed. $3.50 Judgment
cor Plaintiff for Sl75 Lucas & Green fer
Plaintiff. Baylor L Wilson for Defendant.
J. H. L. Hunter rs. Jno. NJ Coyle Lucas
for Plaintiff; Faulkner and Baylor for Deft.
Judsment-not rendered at the time our
report closes
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-17
To ]. NJ. NJ.

We do not care nor intend to engage IN a
controversy on the Railroad question. We
cannot refrain, however, from expressing the
thought that You have somewhat drawn upon
= fertile Imagination when writing Of the
u" adroitness OF the B. & o. r. r., " in rails
ing the hue and cry that Jefferson County is
squauderiug its money" We haven't heard
that cry-from that quarter, at least. We do
not think the B. & o. R. r., Company has
troubled itself or the S. Y.R R, much. The
troubles Of the latter company have been, more
or less. internal-brought about aside from
the great panic that unsettled many enterPri-
ses) by those at one time or other interested in
its construction. Il isn't fair to increase the
rreiudice existing against the B. so. R. R.
Competition Is professedly the paracea for the
ills complained Of Build up the S. Y. r. R.,
and YOU will secure composition; construct 1t
by destroying the D. & o. R. r., aud where
are you?
We want to see our farmers get fair price
for every commodity they may have to dispose
Of. and facilities for transporting the same on
reasonable terms to market. We want to see
values enhanced, but. we don, want chickens
10 fy higher than a Quarter.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-17
Especial Dispatch TO The Baltimore SUM-
An ex-Federal General Charged with
q Brutal Murder.

WASHINGTON, April lS.-One of the most
mysterious attempts at murder which has
ever come TO light 10 this city took place be-
tween three and five o'clock this afternoon,
and has created a great stir in police and other
circles. Two men, both ex-generals OF the
United States army, and who served together
in the Mexican war and other wars, Anthony
A. Sutton and Samuel Ross entered into a
partnership some time since for the purpose
Of carrying On billiard rooms in the west wing
of the Metropolitan Hotel. For several weeks
they have had carpenters and plasterers at
Work, aud the rooms have been almost COM
pleted for occupation.
About ) o'clock this afternoon Gen. Sutton
was noticed BY the workmen crawling down
the stairs into the rooms being fixed up, lit
orally covered with blood. He asked for
water which was given him. In little while
he partly revived, and in the presence of the
District attorney and several police officers.
who in the meantime had been called in, made
statement duplicating Gen. Ross as the one
who had attempted to take his life. He said
that be lSutton) had put $4,000 into the part
nership and had general charge OF the I'M
provements that about three O'Clock this
aIteTtlOOO OeD. UDSo dshtd UNI W 50 iheN O"S
of the upper rooms of the hotel to examine 1t;
that he went up there, and while making some
calculations on paper, Ross struck him on the
back of his head with large hammer, which,
until then, he had concealed about his clo-
thing that he remembered being struck one
other blow, and that all after that is blank,
until he was handed glass of water ct five
o'clock.
Acting upon this information, Detective
McDevitt arrested General Ross, whom he
found in another part of the hotel changing
his clothing A handkerchief discovered on
Ross and also some papers were blood-stained.
A deep cot was also found OH the right hand
of Ross. He was taken to police headquar.
tiers. where Sutton, 10 the presence OF several
persons identified him. Sutton was then taken
to Providence Hospital, in dying condition.
| The physician found nine separate wounds on
his head, either of which it is thought, is E.
uough to produce death.
% the other hand, General Ross denies ev-
erythins said by Sutton, and says that he had
not seen him during the entire day. and that
the whole thing is a mistake; that Sutton was
friend of thirty years standing. 1t Is sta
ted, however, that they were seen to 60 up
stairs together.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-17
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

The board Of directors Of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company held their monthly
meeting on Wednesday, aud declared the usual
semi-auual cash dividend Of five per cent on
both the main stem and the Washington
branch. President Garrett. made lengthy
cougratulatory speech on the results Of the
pending railroad war so far. The mouth Of
March, he said, showed an increase in the
gross earnings Of the Baltimore and Ohio COM
pany over the same month in 1874 Of $685.
IA. Notwithstanding the diminished rates
for passengers, the revenue on the main stem
from this source shows an increase Of 40 per
cent. The earnings Of the Chicago division
were SlOO.G CPS, on increase Of more than so
per cent. on the preceding month.
A strong committee Of Maryland farmers
and business men along the line Of the road in
MARYLAND. on Wednesday visited President
Garrett. aud had pleasant interview with
tha, gentleman, Vice President King and
prominent Directors Of the road. The object
Of the interview was to present petition Of a
thousand business men along the line asking a
reduction Of local freish,s and passenger fares.
Vice President King promised careful couSid-
Grafton Of the claims Of grain shippers aud
other producers who used the line. and the
coumittee left impressed with the belief that
their petition would receive favorable re-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-17
Pinchback's Ponderings.

Oar dusky, senatorial,y-iuclioed friend,
finch, arrived in New Orleans recently, and
was the seemingly unexpected recipient Of
huge ovation rendered him by the colored gen.
tlemen Of the Crescent city. Twelve carriage
loads Of animated Africa tmale persuasionl a.
waited Pinch at The depo, aud escorted him to
place Of public entertainment, where grand
banquet had been prepared. II was subse-
ouensly discovered that all this parade and
festive spread bad been ordered beforehand by
Pinch. and paid for out Of his cwu pocket, to
give. perforce, to bisarrival, what We cali :s'af!
eclqt. SIR Nevertheless, the fuss and feather
pleased Pinch particularly. st the banquet,
eftsr wine had begun flowing rather freely, our
sable solon arose, glass in hand, and proceeded
70 air bis political opinions. As was to have
been expected these opinions revolved around
one common centre,-his rejection by the Sc
nate. For this insult. be bames Kellogg and
no one else. The Governor, We are told, be-
coming tired Of his guberuatOrial hOnors, seeks
20 get back into the Senate, and intends 70
sacrifice even the patient Pinch in accomplish
ing this end. Waxing belligerent at the bare
idea Of such thing Pinch told his dussy
friends that il this is accomplished he intends
TO head a split in the Republican ranks that
will break down kellogg, Grant, Williams and
everybody else. II his interests are sacrificed,
and the much-vaunted love Of the Radicals for
the negro fails in the test which it is now IN
dergoing in his case, he viii tell oil be knows,
and " bust the whole concern -
Pinch declared land in Doing so, only echoed
the voice Of all sensible colored mem that be
found out during his recent stay 10 Washing
ton that the Republicans simply loved the ne
GRO as a voter and not as a man. He had not
the slightest doubt that several leading RePub-
Hcans would have voted against bis admission,
not because they cared about the legality or
alegality Of the Legislature that elected him,
but they feared that be might put their Repu0-
Hcan theories 70 the test by demanding social
as well as political recognition. The post Of
fee has been again offered him, with guar
antee that he shall remain 10 undis!urbed pos
session for the remainder Of Grants term, II
he will resign his claims to the Senate. But
this bis friends advised him to decline, and he
will follow their advice, aud at the same time,
his own inclination.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-17
DIR. eree,sFavoritc Prescription

Is very strongly recommended by the Medical
Faculty and is largely prescribed anon their
Female Patients. 1t is worthy Of all conf
dence, as may be seen from the following tes-
timonials:
DIR. G. B. Chapman, Plattsmouth, Nebraska,
writes have under treatment lady, who,
for the past seven years has been afflicted, and
after trying several physicians without receiv-
ing benefit. is gaining rapidly on your Faro
rite Prescription.
DR.. II. V. Pierce Buffalo, \. y: Dear SIR :;
have not words to express my gratitude to
you for your advice and assistance in my case
There is not one who has used your medicine
since they have been brought here. but that
can say with me they have been greatly bene-
fitted. Since have been SO helped by its use,
six or seven around me left of all doctors and
other medicines, and now use it in their faml-
lies. after being cured Of the same disease as
mine You do not know what wonder il
created in our city, by its restoring my sister
| wrote you about, for she had been under the
care Of three Of our best doctors, but could not
sit up but for few minutes at one time. |
begged of her to try your medicines, and be-
fore she had used half the bottles she could 60
all around the yard, and has now Just come
home from visit five miles away.
MRs. THOS MCFARLAND.
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is sold by
dealers 10 medicines generally.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-17
A Great Victory Predicted.

An immense crowd Of the jubiant democra-
cy of Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday evening
of last week celebrated the victory in the
municipal elections in that State and the VIC
tory in Connecticut. Speech es were made by
Governor Allen, Senator Thurman, Mr.. S. h.
Donaviu, clerk of the Ohio Senate, formerly
Of this place, and others. Senator Thurman
predicted victory 10 the Ohio election in
October, by which the way would be opened
up Coz the great victory beyond"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-17
John A. Thomson's Bridge.
From The (Chicago) Industrial Age.

The following extract from private letter
of Mr.. Thomson is kindly furnished us by
the gentleman TO whom it was addressed, and
we commend it to the careful consideration OF
our readers. Mr.. L. says in closing q long
letter:
Il only wish was more free from all per-
sonal business, that might devote myself en-
tirely to the great questions OF public nature
that in my opinion, are destined, in short
time, to shake not only our country to Its Gen.
ire but the planet itself. When men arouse
themselves from their slumber OF ages, and
find how they have been cheated, and wrong
ed. aud kept back in ignorance and want,
there will be fearful reckoning, in the future,
for their oppressorS aud robbers. will close
this letter Ly presenting to your eye my bridge,
which like the fifth proposition OF Euclid,
call the " Pons Assinorum Of such political
economists as Bonamy Price. Well, here 1t
is and with one thousand dollars of wheat at
one end and one thousand dollars Of manuiac-
lures at the other:
Money the Bridge.
A renresents: ............. represents
Il 600 81 600 of
of wheat. manufactures
An ass ought 10 see that tue "he'''' a' o"V
end. and the manufactures at the other end OF
the bridge mutually pay for each other, and
that the bridge is mere convenience for
for respective owners to cross them over
and exchange them.
The bridge, too, is made by the people and
belongs to them. Their consent to money as
legal tender for debt and taxes, constitutes the
bridge Why not by greenbacks, take the
toll of their own bridge at two per cent, and
that to 90 in their own treasury to lessen
taxes, instead of gratuitouSly presenting the
bridge to Wall street and National baLks, to
toll both wheat and manufactures at ten per
cent. The bridge 10 the hands of the people,
toll both ways, at two per cent, forty dollars
The bridge in the hands of the banks, the
toll, two hundred dollars so that both these
laborers, the wheat growers and the manuiac-
turers are chiselled out Of Ell. hty dollars each,
in the exchange of one thousand dollars OF
wheat or manufacturers.
We must retdke that bride ut all hazards,
peaceaJly if we can, .forcibly if we must. 1t
is our property the peoples property, and
Thomas Jefferson, in his Epps letter, says we
should reclaim IL. Yours truly,
JOHN A. THOMSON.
Summit Point, w. Va, Jan. 1873.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-17
From NeighbOring Counties.

A primary election was lcld by the conser-
day last, for the purpose of nominating candi-
dates for the various county offices TO be filled
at the election on the fourth Thursday IN
May. The election resulted IN the nomination
of the present incumbents, as follows: Cir
cult clerk, James B. Burgess; County clerk,
James p. Riley Commonwealth'S attorney,
+. p. cambridge Sheriff, Charles b. Han
cock; Treasurer, j. Vance Bell The nomina-
ton Of these gentlemen is equivalent to cleo
ton.
The Mmtinsburg Statesman learned from
reliable source that a ripe was attempted up
on the person of Mrs. Mary Daft, wife OF Jno
Daft, on last Tuesday, who resides near Gran
tham's Ford on Blckcrcek, Berke ley county.
Although the party white man,
who attcmpts! the outrage is not certainly
known, yet her description may lead to his
detection.
On last Welnesl,y evening, says the Sta
tssman, as Mr.. Geo. I. Legg was returning
home from the city in his carriage, with his
wife aud Miss Mary Payne, Lis horse was
frightened by a kite on West King street,
causing it to wheel suddenly around, and
smashing the front of the vehicle. Fortunately
the animal was checked aud the ladies, though
very much frightened, got out without injury.
J. Frank Snod grass, Tom Page, A. f. Gar
rot and B iker Tibb left Mlrtinsburs on Tues
day week for Colorado Our friend and patron,
Mr.. CARROT, has requested US to forward the
FsEE Pass to him-he says like the
PREE PsEss and would not like to do without
it." lie has our b,st wishes for prosperity
and health.
Capt. Jno. Fellers has male quite an i'm
provemeLt to his building on the corner #
Queen and Race streets, Martinsbnrg. by fit
ting up a comm ,lious store room with neat
glass front.
A County Grange was formed for Berkeley
county, at Grantham Hall, Martinsburs, on
Saturday April 10Th
Lycurgus Little, tried in Winchester, for
the murder of his brother, has been found
guilty of murder in the second degree and
sentenced to the penitentiary for five years.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-17
Hon. A. R. BOteler at Winchester.

The Hon. Alex r. Boteler delivered lee
ture before the Y ~ C. A, Of Winchester. on
Thursday night OF last week. upon the Cen
teuial." The Tines gives an admirable edito-
rial reference to tie performance aud we regret
1.-The Times reaching Us At a late hourl We have
not space Tor the whole Of /, in compliment to
our FREUD aud county man. We append a
paragraph only:
" Mr. Boteler is a great t,vorite in Winches-
ter. aud Oh, appearance upon the platform a.
Weakened pleasant memories Of the Old Virgin
ia-as she was before the separatiOu-When
Lis eloquent voice was often heard at our pub
he gatherings Perhaps, the highest compli-
,sert that eau be paid Is 70 say las can be said
ir, trgih-that IL changed opinions, uproo,ed
prriudicvs aud disposed persons, who have
heretofore booked with az uufriendly eve upon
III Cclt.a.I' tcr,garl Il With favor
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-17

HANS VEGETABLE SicItIAN HAIR REyEwER now
stands among the first, and at the head Of all ar
ticlcs for similar purpose. The testimony of our
physicians is conclusive as to its value; and we
are personally acquainted with scores OF cases
where il has been used with the best Of results
1t will restore gray hair to its original color, and
leaves it glossy, and in healthy condition; while,
for heads troubled with dandruf, or any disease
of the scalp, it acts like charm in cleansing them.
Try it, and you will not be disappointed. -LoreIl
Courier, Hay ,, 1868.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-17
The State of West Virginia,
Jefferson County. Set.

IN the County Court, April Rules, 1875.
At RULES held in the Clerks Office Of said
Court the First Monday in April, 1875,
DANIEL OFT, Plaintiff,
Against Action Of Debt and Attachment.
GEORGE Z. CORDELL, Defendant.
The object OF this suit Is IN obtain a Judgment
against the Defendant for $3.50. 20 with interest
from March 9th, 1875, till paid, il being balance
on two Bonds executed by Defendant 70 Plaintiff
for money loaned to Defendant by Plaintiff, and
10 attach the Estate Of Defendant for payment Of
the same, and costs Of suit.
1t appearing by affidavit fled that the Defen-
dant in this suit Is 4 nonresident of this State
be il hereby required 10 appear within four
weeks after the date OF the first publication OF
this order, and do what Is necessary 10 protect
his interest herein.
And it is ordered that a copy Of this order be
published once week for four successive weeks
in the V1EGrSIA FREE PEEss, Newspaper pub
lished 10 Charlestown, in this County, aud posted
az the Front Door Of the Court House OF this
County as the Law provides
A Copy-Teste,
I. A. MOORE, Clerk.
CLEoS MooRE, P.o.
April 10, lsT5-lt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-17

"The Lord never meant for us to bile over
with religion this cold weather" said Duluth
deacon as be dismissed church and wen. home
&c ing .le stcYe
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-17

Speaking of the Shen. Val. Railroad, the
W nchestcr Times pertinently says: Fewer
presidents aud directors and more road is what
the people along the line want.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-17
NOTICE.
u. S. INTERNAL REVENUE
SPECIAL TAXES.
May l, 1875, to April 80, 1876.

TINIIE Revised Statutes OF the United States,
Sections 1922, 3237, 323s, and $685. require
every person engaged in any business, avocation,
or employment which renders him liable 10
SPECIAL TAX, TO PROCURE AND PLACE
CONSCIOUSLY IN HIS ESTABLISHMENT
OR PLACE OF BUSINESS STA NJ II denoting
the payment of said SPECIAL TAN for the Spe-
cial-Tsx Year beginning May j, 1873, before
commencing or continuing business after April
80. 1875.
The Taxes embraced within the Provisions OF
the Law ahnye nunfed are the following. viz.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-17

GARDEN Rakes, Hoes, Spades and other Gar
VI den Tools. for sale by
April 10, 1875. DUKE GALLAHER.
THOICE Seed Potatoes, and all kinds of Garden
\ Seeds, for sale by
April 10, 1875. DUKE GALLAHEB.
100 KEGS Nails just received, aud for sale,
lOtD low by
April 10, 1875. DUKE GALLAHER.
WE have just received Stock Of Goods Of all
w kinds in our line, which will be sold low.
April 10, 1875 DUKE 4 GALLAHER.
4 LARGE stock Of all kinds of Baskets, for
n sale by
April 10, 1875. DUKE GALLAHER.
UIHITEwASH Brushes, Halters, Rope and
w Irvine, for sale by
April 10, 1875 DUKE GALLAHER
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-17

the Law above quoted are the following, viz.
Rectifiers. ....................... 5000 90
Dealers. retail liquor........ rs 90
Dealers wholesale liauor......... 100 90
Dealers in malt liquors, wholesale so 90
Dealers in malt liquors, retail...... 20 90
Dealers in leaftobacco.--...". % 90
Retail dealers in leaf tobacco..... 500 90
And on sales OF over 1000, fif-
ty cents for every dollar in excess Of
81 900.
Dealers in manufactured tobacco, 90
Manufacturers Of stills........... so 90
And for each still manufactured 20 90
And for each worm manufactured 20 90
Manufacturers Of tobacco............ 10 90
Manufacturers Of cigars.......... 10 90
Pedders Of tobacco, first class
more than two horses or other ami
malsl so 90
Pedders Of tobacco, second class
1.-TWO horses or other animalsl......... Is 90
Pedders Of tobacco third class,
Zone horse or other animal ....-...... Is 90
Peddlers of tobacco, fourth class
ION foot or public conveyance) ......... 10 90
Brewers of less than 500 barrels so 90
Brewers Of 500 or more.............. 100 90
ANY person, so liable who shall fail to comply
with the foregoing requirements will be subject TO
severe penalties.
Persons or firms liable TO pay any Of the Special
Taxes named above must apply 10 GEORGE w.
BROWN Collector Of Internal Revenue at Graf
ton, and pay for and procure the Special-Tax
Stamp or Stamps they need, prior 70 Nay ], 1873,
and WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE.
J. W. DOUGLASS,
Commissioner of Internal Revenue.
0FFicE OF INTERNAL REvEsuy,
WAsBiSGTox, ID. c.
March q. ls75-4t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-17
Home Ground Plaster.

WE have on hand and are grinding the Best
w Blue Windsor Plaster-for sale low for
Cash Call at Weirick 4 Weller's new Mill and
examine WASHINGTON & LIPPITT
April II, 1875.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-17
Largo stone Dwelling,


the farm
Large stone Dwelling,
Barn and Stabling, Double Corn Crib, and
other necessary Out Buildings A neYer-ail-
ing Spring of Water, a large Orchard Of Apple,
Peach and Cherry Trees, about 30 Acres Of
Timber Land
Persons desiring further Information Of this
farm will call on Joseph ID HOLMES of Har-
per's Ferry, or at the law office Of ii. II.
Blackburn. in Mariinsburg, w. Va.
THE TERMS OF SALE are one-third Cash
on the day of sale, aud the balance in two e.
quail payments in one and two years respect
lively, with interest from day Of sale The
purchaser will be required to execute bonds
with good personal security for the deferred
payments.
Upon confirmation Of sale, Deed with
Covenants Of special warranty will be made.
reserving lien thereof for the deferred pay
ments
Said Sale to be made at the cost Of John w.
Nisewanner. the purchaser at a former sale, be
having failed to comply with the terms and
conditions Of former sale.
II. II. BLACKBURN.
JOSEPH d. HOLMES.
Special Commissioners.
March 90, 1s75-5t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-17
New Goods! New Goods
NEW GOODS.

HAVE lust received a general stock Of Fresh
l Family Groceries, and invite purchasers and
consumers to examine and price before buying
They will find it to their advantage to do so.
Respectfully,
April II, 1875. W. EBf.
NIFTY Kegs Nails assorted sizes, for sale by
i April II, 1875. W. EBi.
WHITE Granite Ware, the largest stock and
w and best assortment embracing Plain White
and Decorated Chamber Sets, for sale by
April IL, 1875. w. EBf.
"ARDWARE.-Table and Pocket Cutlery,
Casters, Shears and Scissors, Razors and
Strans for sale by w. EDY.
T ONG Handle Shovels, Forks. Garden Spades,
Hoes and Rakes; also, Floral Hoes. for sale by
April II, 1875. w. EBf.
MILK Crooks, assorted sizes, just received and
wi for sale by
April IL, 1875. w. EBl.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-17
On Monday, April 10Th, 1875,
atIP. NJ, the following described
REAL ESTATE,

Situated on the South side Of the Shenandoah
river, about one mile from Harper's Ferry, and
known as the Nisewanner Farm, adjoining the
lands recently owned by the United States,
aud containing about