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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-01-29
"The Biggest Man on the Floor"


As an exempli6cation Of the effect OF Hon
Jol Rudolph fuckers presence aud great
speech in the House Of Representatives, it may
be stated that one of the most prominent Rad
icals 10 that body, in eonsraiulating Mr.. T.,
said to him that when he looked around and
saw The men now in Congress from the South,
and heard such speeches as the one delivered
by him Tucker, and then remembered the
class Of men that had been representing the
South since the war, be was not surprised that
the people Of that section had been FESTIVE and
desired dclverauee, and wondered that they
had 50 long and patiently borne the yoke.
Oae Of the new deofkeepers, upon being APP
piled to 10y party Of persons from the North
TO know if Mr.. Blaine was in the House, re-
piled that he ala cot know. "Not know Mr..
Blaiae exclaimed several. NO" said the
dooIkeePer bat Mr. Tucker is in, if you'd
Ike to see him; he's the biggest man on the
floor now"
The proprietors Of the New York Graphic
have written Tor Mr.. fuckers photograph for
publication, such renown has he woa by his
sDeech.-Aler. Gazette.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-01-29
The A. C. L.


The Atlantic Coast Line-an ANA gamating
of several railroads traversing the Southern
country-is indeed most happy combination.
Unlike too many of these railroad and other
partnerships, there is no hrring here between
the different routes forming the one Line
Each is worked on a well calculated time
schedule which brings il in close connection
with the other branches. Not only this adj
vantage, but each company strives, as well as
may be, TO render the road pleasant for the
traveller \ well aii track, rapid speed,
comfortable car appointments, attentive wal
ters-thcse are some of the pleasing features
anent each, and where several roads, possess
Ing these advantages, are combined in one, not
merely an harmonious, but decidedly pleas
ant network of routes is tie result.
The Atlantic Coast Lire is composed, chief
", of four Roads The Richmond. Fredericks-
burg and Potomac, The Wilmington and We'll
don, the Wilmington; Columbia and Augusta,
and the Northeastern this latter comprising
one OF the railway entrances into Charleston,
S. c., its line extending from that city to
Florence, S. c., distance of one hundred and
two miles, north. These four are the leading
partners in the Coast Line formation, but they
Of course have their minor connections branch
ING of at various points. The Northeastern
Railroad, rs was said above, runs between
Charleston and Florence; at this latter point,
the Wilmington, Columbia and Augusta Road
takes up the connection, carrying the passen-
ger Into Wilmington, n. c., which is two hun
drcd and ten miles distant from Charleston
Here, the Wilmington aud Weldon Road car
ries on the railway thread, landing the travel
Ter in Weldon, n. c., three hundred and sew
ensy-two miles from Charleston. At Weldon,
through communication, without change, is
made with Washington City which is distant
from Charleston fge hundred and seventy-fo
miles. At both these latter named points, i'm
mediate connection is made with vet farther
places; at Washington, the Baltimore and
Potomac railroad ,iu which depot the through
traveller from the South is landed takes up
the Coast Line to PHILADELPHIA New York and
other points; while at Charleston, the Savan-
nah railroad, with its Southern connections in
the Forest City, ensures the traveller speedy
transit to Florida and intermediate points
To enhance, still more, the com Portable fea-
lures or The combined roads, the Atlantic Coast
Line Journal is issued mouthly and scattered
broadcast along the routes. OF this new rail-
way journal we spoke at short length two
weeks ago, and shall not enlarge further on the
subject. Suffice it only to say that as faith
ful record of schedule time and other railway
intelligence, and varied reading matter it meets
with great success, and acceptably fills gap
long existent in this regard.
Finally the invalid, the tourist, the man of
businesS-eyery one, who meiitates Southern
trip, can in no better way accomplish it than
by taking the Atlantic Coast Line-a syno-
nym, indeed, for Comfort, Speed and
Safety" J.B.R.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-01-29

The huge, drastic, gripping, sckening pills,
constructed Of crude, coarse and bulky iugrc-
dents, are fast being superseded by Dr. Pierces
Pleasant Purgative Pellets, or Sugar-C Coated I,
Concentrated Root and Herbal Juice, Anti
Bilious Granules-the Little Giant" Ca
thartic OF Multun, IA PGrdo Physic Modern
Chemical Science enables DR.. Pierce 10 extract
from the juices Of the most valuable roots and
herbs their active medicinal principles. which /,
when worked into little Pellets or Granuler,
scarcely larger than mustard seed, rendsrs
each little Pellet as active and powerful as a
large pill, while they ARE much more palata-
bic and pleasant 10 effect.
DR.. Ira A. Thayer, Of Bacohburg Ohio.
writes % regard your Pellets MS tho bes,
remedy for the conditions for which you pre-
scribe them Of anything | have ever us =
mild and certain in effect aud leaving the
bowels in an excellent condition. IL seeus ~
me they must take the place Of all other ca
thartic pills and medicines"
Lyon & Maconber, druggists, vermllion.
ID. T., say We think they are going 10 sell
like hot cakes as soon as people get acquainte Il
with them and will spoil the pin trade, as those
that have used them like them much better
than large pills
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-01-29
Book Notices.

PErERsoS's for February con tains tean,i.
ful engraving, large colored fashion plate ard
splendid colorcd pattern for Berlin wool work
together with many other at tracious-- all %.
ing to make mp irst-elass FIRMLY magazine
Try it.
ST. NICHOLAS for February has already an.
peared, a welcome guest to young aud old. II
sustaihs its fair promises fully, and il always
holding out some special incentive to extra cx-
ertion on the par. of the little pcople-as puz.
zles, trans htioLs, &c, for which rewards are
offered 1t is une qualed as juvenile maca-
zine.
GoDEY's LADY's Book for February is a rich
number, full Of good reading and finely gotten
up fashion plates, colored and engraved. all Of
the best This long and favorably known
magazine holds its own admirably-itisane-
cessty 10 many families.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-01-29
West Virginia.


The Insane Asylum has been insured for
Sll2,50e.
A letter from Brooke County suggests Hon.
c. j. Faulkner for the Goveruorship.
At the Centennial this State is TO have a
building built entirely of West Virginia wood,
in which will be displayed our State products.
Miss Maggie Mitchell, "The Peerless" has
bees charming Wbeelings theatre-goers; on
the 26th Mr.. NJ. d. Conway lectured there on
the Devil.
New Richmond is shipping walnut logs d.
rectly to London, where better prices are OBJ
tanned than in this country.
John A. Erwin of Greeubrier county, has o
rifle which was used by his ancestors at Lex
ington, the first battle of the Revolution. He
still uses it in deer-hunting.
A fine bell for the use Of ,he Episcopal
Church at farmont, was received last week.
1t weighs, with its hangings, S75 pounds and
came fiom the bell foundry at Cincinnati.
Wm Blue OF Grafton, has small box made
of copper and brass, which is over one hundred
years old. 1tseems from emblems upon it to
have been made in Austria, aud bears date,
August goth, IVA.
Hon. Chas. J Faulkner was among the eu-
I'logiSts of Ex-Presideut johnson, when his
death was officially announced in the National
House of Representatives last week lie paid
a glowing tribute to the intellect, energy and
honesty Of Mr.. johnson.
The numerous Wheeling friends Of two OF
Charleston's most distinguished legal lights,
Prosecuting Attorney John E. Kenna aud Col.
Thomas B. Swami, will be edited to learn that
these gentlemen recently INDUCED In a person
al difficulty during the trial of SANDER suit
in Kanawba Court House kenna Famed the
Colonel with his fist at full arms length, and
both are said to have gone down together
The disputed point was instantly compromised
and the gentlemen shook hands before arising
from Tie floor STANDARD,
On June so. 1876 the post offices in the
State numbered TAG, being an increase Of thir-
ty-two offices established since the preceding
June. During the fiscal year ended June 80,
1870 the total letter postage used in the State
amounted to $73,96l; postage on printed
matter, 81, 1879. Tie money orders issued
numbered 80 206, representing cash value
of S492, 357.S8. OF the miscellaneous pay
ments made by the Postoaice Department dur
ing the year, the following are credited to West
| Virginia February II, 1875, II. Slack, Uni
ted States Marshal, Kanawha Court House, fee
in post-ofice case 50 so; March 20, 1875. j.
| y. Hoke, Attorney -at-Law, New Creek, ditto
| 500.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-01-29
Martinsburg Matters.


We coudcuse the following paragraphs from
tue Salesman:
The organization of volunteer companies
Infantry aud Cavalry, is suggested.
DR.. johnson aud Capt. Rutlege have renew
ed their leases OF the " Steward and Ever
EFT Houses, and will continue to conduct their
respective establishments in a man ncr agreea-
lie to the public.
\ little daughter Of Or. \ R. Long, aged
about eight years. some month ago got fall,
but did not complain Of it at the time. Re-
Gently she has grown quite lame. 4 physician
was called in aud foaud that the injury had
produced disease Of the hip.
Last Wednesday, a little daughter, aged
nine years, Of Mr.. Geo P Walters, who re-
sides about a mile west Of this city, while
playing on a straw rick near the house, fell
from the top to the ground, receiving very Sc
we're Commissions about the breast and neck
She remained unconscious for two hours after
the accident, aud is still in critical condition.
Daisy. an Interesting little daughter of DR..
- II Aluu't'- "-I'' siN lSdiSs tSNetNGI very
severe burn last Thursday morning. She was
at the residence of her aunt Mrs Capt Coils
ton. had Just arisen from bed, and was stand
Ing near the stove, when by some means the
stove which had defective foot, was thrown
over, and the lower section fell on the little
Girl Her screams brought Miss Anna Colston
INTO the room, who found the
little unfortunate pinned 70 the Goor by por-
ton Of the hot Stove. When released, it was
found that the lower limbs ha! been badly
Burned. Although her Injuries arc very paja-
1 vet ll-E are Llt se.Ll-..
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-01-29
News and Times about Winchester
We cOndensc from the Nelcs and Times

We condensc from the Neics and Times:
At meeting Of the Executive Board of II
$. V. Agricultural Society on Monday, it was
determined to hold a Fair in the Fall-not-
wiihstanding the all-absorbng Centennial
Jim Thompson. colored, who for Thirty
years or more has been an aHdche e the 1ay-
Tor Hotel, died on Sunday He was an accom-
plished aud polite hotel servant
Rev. DR.. Rodgers will deliver a lecture in
the basement Of the NJ f. Church, South.
Tuesday evening February lst, at 7.30 o'clock
Subject Wesey and bis Times"
A spirited horse ran with Mr. J. W. Smelo
and wife, Of Meadow Mills, on Monday morn
ing. on the Valley pike, throwing them out
OF the vehicle and breaking il. Fortunately
they escaped unhurt.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-01-29
Shepherdstown Summary.
We condense from the Register;
Ice harvest plenteous.

We condense from the Register;
Ice harvest plenteous.
DR.. Tanner is suggested for State Treasurer
by Charlestown correspondent.
A cinnamon bear rolled and tumblel in the
public streets to the astonisment of the natives.
He was female"
The revival in the N. E. Church continues
Already eighty have professed conversion and
fifty of them added to the church.
Dir. Billings having erected a stable on the
lot of Mr.. Beltzhoover, they will occupy it in
cahoot. Are they to be groomed for the Fall
races q
"Ben Yates" twenty years old, Mr.. Wise S
-" Good old steed,
You meier shall see him more
He's gone and now we feel his need
To haul goods 20 the store"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-01-29
More Murder and Lynching.

4 special to the Wheeling Register from
Charleston. kanawha county, reports the muir
der Of Wm. Dooley by ole Hines on Tues lay.
At The time The trial Of Estep and Dawson,
for the murder Of Ihos. Lee at Campbell's
Creek, was progressing. A mob Of several
hundred n en- lynched all three Of the murder
ers anG hung tbo71 near the scene Of the muir
der at Campbells Creck-three miles above
CLar,cstor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-01-29
Gran ger Gleanings.

Al meeting of the County Council Of
Patrons of Husbandry at Halltown, on the
18th instant, after tie transaction Of matters
of interest, the question of the adoption Of a
Meetings was earnestly discussed and will 10
resumed at the meeting in March at Fores,
Grange KNOTS MILL An election Of officers
for theCouncil for the ensuing year resulted
as follows:
C. Il. Batter, Pres't Vim. Lewis. Vice
Pres't; Jno II. Strider, Sec Danl II, Gle.
bower, Steward, aud Lee II. DIoler, G.. X.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-01-29
q" Oh Uad some power the yiftic gle Us,
To see oursels as others see us.
Centennial Appropriation.


The bill aPProPriatiag million and q half
of dollars 90 aid yi the Philadelphia Ceu,ca-
usil Exposition, was passed on Tuesday last 10
Ue House @! Representatives by majority Of
l5. 7, was strongly resisted 10y the great mass
Of the democratic party upon the grounds Of
10. uncoosG,utioua'jty, rs being mere subsi-
dy to aint stock company incorporated by
the State Of Pennsylvania. aud because there
was no evidence b1+9rs the body that this fund
was at all necessary 20 the successful compile
ton q the enterprise During the las, Con-
gross when tie Republicans were in the maj'r-
j,y, they voted tie bin down with1utany GER
,emory; ba. now that the democrats have the
responsibility Of the action Of the House Of
Representatives, they are found 70 a man sup
porting IL, and with the aid Of small minor
i,y Of The democrats, :le bin has passed. It
Is almost unnecessary 20 say that Mr. Faslk
ucr, the representative from this District, vo-
tel asaius;thc J,,I We see from the Cores
r1aIeucc Of toe Wheeling Standard that be
would have spoken against tie Jj.l. Jut Tor
the severe attack ofc5,l and h3aJsc1css under
which be was llboriog for the las, ten days.
IN examination Of the vote shows that the
States ofMaiuc, Massachusetts,, Rhode Island,
South Carolina. Louisiana, California, Mime
sofa, Oregon, Nevada and Nebraska voted SOL
il'v fr the apnr0urAtila West Virginia IS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-01-29

INCUR Cattle, portion Of those from the stock
4 train wrecked near Charestown o the 23rd
Instant, are AT large, and a reward Five Dollars
will be paid for their return to the Cbarlcslown
Depot
Z. o. RYAN,
Jan. 80, 1876. Agt b. 4. U. h. r.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-01-29
FRESH GARREN SEED.

WE have 6ne supply Of Gar den Seed from
w the celebrated Nursery Of Briggs Bro,
which ire not surpassed by any seeds in the csgn-
try. and are warranted fresh seed.
jan ~, 1876. JAS. LAW. H00FF 4CO.
LL0WER SRgD.-Wnl keep on hand fns
II selection Of Flower Seed in illustrated pack
ages. JAS. LAW. HOOFF a co.
January %, 1916.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-01-29
Pcl.SOnaI.

| HAVE established mysc'f at the stand former
j ly occupied by Albert Miller for the purpose
OF conducting the Cabinet Business in ali ~
branches. and will work low for tie cash or pune
tual customer. Country Trade taken 10 exchange
for work. Bill Hanging executed at shortes. no
tice
Jan. 80, 1876. Pc. holland.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-01-29

A party Of Indiana editors with their wives
made an excursion to Washington last week
aud were handsomely entertained at the Ar
lington Hotel Mr. President Grant fairly out
did himself 10 q tremendous welcoming pcecb
E eight words.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-01-29

Hs expected SIR. Simps7a s. D-ulvio, for
morly Of this town. aud for ,s pass two years
Ca.ofCluk &c tie Senate Of Ohio, viii be sp-
pointed Reading Clerk oftae House Of Repre-
zenatfycs at Washington. Sir. pooayin we
know % O. sa a--mp'i-hel reader, and IS
..a said Oh o. sci, r.rc' l1 parliamentary
-....r .e " stru o.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-01-29
Attention Firemen !

THERE will be meeting Of the CharlestoWn
L Fire Department, for Training, on
SATURDAY JANUARY 10Th, 1876,
At4 o'clock, p. ~. at which time the Roll will
be called. A fall attendance is expected.
By Order OF
c. HOUGB,
L. J. WILLIAMS, Chief Engineer.
Secretary,
January %, ls7G-2t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-01-29
Berkeley Items.

Col. Juo W. Stewart, residing near Bunker
Hill, has been i'll, bat is improving.
The Barn Of James w. Kilmor, on Tusca-
rora, including his hay, fodder, &c, was burn.
cd on Tuesday week No insurance.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-01-29
The Martinsburg Independent.

The Mar,iasburg Independent has ventured
90 real u' lecture upon The conduct Of our
paper. This, from such . source is, indeed, a
rich joke. We are sorry 70 have disturbed
the very delicate AMI hs,ijiogs seasibIjties Of
two such remarkable m)le,s Of editorial pro-
rriety, and we hope before this time they have
been able 20 obtain from Dorsey or Baker some
auodyuc to relieve their uplclyins s,omacbs.
There is some LITTLE difference IN their respec-
tive positions and ours. We publish a demo-
cgatic-conscrvative press. and feel it a pleasant
duty to yiuiicate aad defend when they de-
serve it, democratic men. The Independent
Processes neutrality, but is the expression Of
All the republican sentiment Of Berkeley coun-
o.. How could it be otherwise with J Mel
son Wisaer, formerly conductor Of the Berte-
JJ Ctioa. as its leading aal controlling eli
tor? Any article viudicating a democrat
might wei, be uauscati1g 10 The stomach Of
such an editor. We beg leave 10 assure the
editors Of ,he hlpWlni that we have been
!5ag enough at the business to know how to
conduct orr owa paper, and we further tell
them thatif We were disposed to seek advice,
they are among the very last persons to whom
we should apply f,s i;. Their pre,ens.ous to
fairness and dignity as editors axe quite laugh
able
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-01-29

CRibEa 4 DsorHER, Of York, Pa, will send a
box containing one gross o their 5 uPERioK BLrE
BU.ISEss Pass, by mail repaid, on receipt Of Is
cents they will send one dozen Of their sort
ed Pens, on receipt Of 10 cents Send immediate
ly. Address CRIDER e. BRO,
PaJii.hers, Bostseliers and lS,a,ioRe,..
YORK, PA.
Ian fc-, O.,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-01-29
TO the Ladies'.

NNE are in receipt Of another supply Of those
w fashionable is thread Las ting Kid-foxed
Button Caters.
Jan. 90, 1876. TRUSSELL LUCAS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-01-29

This IL beautiful Journal, finely illustrated,
and containing an elegant c0lored Frontispiece
with the first number. Price only % cents fnr tho
year. The first No. for 1876 just issgsd. Yick's
Flower and Vegetable Garden 80 cents; With
cloth covers 65 cents. Address
JAMES WICK, Rochester, n. 7.
January %, IS7G-2t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-01-29

Vim. C. Magee, aged Z years, Of George
town, d. c., is dead Dir. Magee was born
in Prince George county, Nd, but had resided
in Georgetown for the last fifty years. lie
was gentleman of the old school, Of the
strictest integrity, and widely Known and re-
spected During his entire life he was a great
friend to tue public schools, aud the schools Of
Georgetown probal owe as much. if not
more to bin, for their present prosperity than
TO any other man who ever identified himself
with them. He was for twenty-five years
trustee Of the Georgetown schools.
Alter six months search, John PlatDer, Of
HedgesyiIle, Berkeley County, w. Va, has
found bis daughter. Mary who ran away from
home on the l4th Of last July, with Frederick
LaDehart. She and T.anebart were living to-
gether in board shanty near the Urbanna
Camp-meeting Grounds, in a destitute condi-
ton. She has two babies, five weeks Old
She was married to Lauehart at Harrisburg
the day after she eloped Her father has been
very active in his searches, and has discovered
that Banehart has two other wives, one 10
Pennsylvania and one in Virginia, and upon
Ii affidavit Lanehart was ar ct on a ch re
of Bigamy, and upon coniessing to have been
married at least once before Platner and lbs
daughter will return to ". Virginia CRciL-
matt Enquirer.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-10-11

SENATOR ALLISON and Gov. Stone
spoke to full hoiaes ut this place on
"Wednesday of last week, the former
gentleman occupying the Court
House hall In the afternoon and the
latter In the evening. Both speeches
were listened to with great deal Of
attention, and both produced good ef-
fech on he minds Of hearers. Sena-
tor Allsson 10 very earnest and calm
In manner, but his arguments are
made plain and incontrovertible. He
pleaess instructs and convinces. He
has the bearing OF an honest man,
and impressed hts opinions and
thoughts deeply upon the minds Of
his auditors with great force.
Numbers who heard Gov. stones
address, even many Of hts political
remarked that il was the
best and most powerful speech OF the
many they had heard from his lips.
Lack Of space forbids our giving
even = synopeis of either OF the
speeches. Our readers In the country
who did not hear 1t will have an
to hear Gov. Stone yet at
some Of the appointments published
on this page.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-10-11
Original Notice.
TO Casper Bo,oer.

TO Casper Bo,oer::
You are hereby notified, that on or
before the 25th day of October A. D.,
1876, petition OF Golf q Campbell
will be filed in the Office OF the Clerk
Of the Circuit Court Of the State OF
Iowa, in and for Marion county, claim
ing of you the sum Of forty-six and 81.
100 dollars on promissory note given
by You to them on the 18th day oil
March, 1875. and also on forty six and
$500 dollars balance on book account
for merchandise furnished on the 2Sth
day OF March, 1876, and since that
time. You are also notified that :
writ Of attachment has issued herein
against your goods and property.
rights and credits, situated in Marion
county. Iowa, to satisfy said claims Of
plaintiffs.
And that unless you appear thereto
and defend before noon OF the second
day OF the November Term, A, d.
1876, OF said Court, which will com.
mence on the 9Th day of November
A. d., 1876, default will be rendered
against You and Judgment aud Decree
rendered thereon.
Il. II. a l.. n. HAYS.
is-22 Plaintiffs Attorneys.