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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-10
The First News Of Washin gton's
Death.

Therl never was m)r3 striking or sp)n-
taneous tribute paid to man than here in
Boston when the news came Of .Washington's
death iI799j. II was a little before noon !;
and cften heard persons say at The time, that
one could kno@ how FAR The news had spread
by the closing Of tie shops. Each man,
when be beard that Washington was dead,
shut bis store. as a matter Of course, without
consultation, and in two hours all business
was stopped. Ny father came home and
could no. speak, be was SO overcome; my
mother was alarmed to see hin 10 such a state,
until be recovered enough 10 tell her the sad
news. For sometime every one, even the
children, wore Grape on their arm; no boy
could 20 into the street without il. wore it.,
though only eight years old.-LVe Of George
7ickHor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-10
POETICAL
LINZ ES.

II Il be sin to love thee.
Then, indeed, my soul Is died
with n stain more deep than crimson,
That hath all the world detied;-
For il holds thy image dearer
Than all else this world hath given,
And rcgard.th ;hce as dcarer,
Almost, than its hopes OF heaven
If it be sin to worship
Deeply at an earthly shrine
With iervent alteration,
Then that sin is truly mine;
For thou TO me art true perfection,
And nv image IS laid down
With far more alteration
Than If thou didst wear a crown.
il il be a sin, this yearniug-
This mad, passionate desire,
Ever on Loves altar burning
With fierce and constant fire
That oft reaches out towards thee,
More than reason can control
have sinned past all forgiveness,
And have perilled my fond soul.
If it be a sin to shrine thee
In nv mind each waking hour,
And in Dreemland to be near thee
Ever, by Loves magic power;
If 10 grieve for absent moments,
And 10 look for future joy
Only in thy hoped-for presence
Life is sin without alloy.
II il be a sin 20 love thee,
must sin still more and more
For nv helpless at clings TO thee
Even as il hath before.
But draw aside the curtain
Ofmy soul, and look within -
Faith aud conscience make me certain,
Love ike mine cannot be sin.
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= m R FSTOWN JEFFERSON COUNTY, w VA, SATURDAY JUl

wandered down the list of unclaimed letters
and paused near the end "F. r., lie said
that is certainly intended for me-lN go
down there tonight" aud hastily rising, he
donned his coat and hat, and strobe away TO
the postoffice. The letter irds for him, aud 1t
read as follows
"The Autumn gale brought your message to a
friend. Nav not Violet try and tighten that
wealth OF woe and renew your " nimles: li,eg
"wednesday, Nov. 20, lsI-".
Then and there did Ruthven write his reply
on his own card. 1t twas simply three words
"May / Gomez"
This. he enclosed in a stamped envelope, ad-
dressed it to the given initials and was on the
point of mailing his missivc, when young Ia
dy, accompanied by little boy-apparentIy
her brother-entered and approached the WIN
dow. Ruthven caught her question ere he
dropped his letter." Have you nothing yet
for Y. H?" With dCxterous movement, he
purposely let it miss the broad trough below
the aperture, and his sealed note fell at the
feet of the attending clerk. Then, Ruthven
fastened from his conspicuous position, and
silently made his way home. The clerk mean
while had searched the letters, and was shak-
ing his head negatively to the fair enquirer,
when his eyes caught the envelope on the floor.
{" Here is one AS lie read the address" Tor
YOU, believe, Miss, but it has only this mo-
ment been mailed. But may not receive
it now ?" she asked, wearily. Extremely
sorry. Miss, but it is against the rules. IL
must be stamped and recorded by the proper
clerk before ] have any control in the matter
and he threw the letter into the trough be-
fore him. Tired and hea,t-sick my lady
turned away. Be:imes, in the morning She
had visited the office aud taken out her lover S
missive; and later in the day, a servant man
brought 10 Mr. Francis l,uthven' s door dainty
lite note, scaled in purple wax, and which
read
Miss Harmons compliments TO Mr. Ruthven.
and will be happy to see him this afternoon at }
o'clock.
'No.- - Street,
Nov. 80, ls7-."
Need | say my hero called? lie did, and
found Miss Violet Harmon-his lated love
to be a sweet, loyable girl He was presented
to her parents, and became a regular visitor
on their daughter
Just at this time too, his fortune, in other
respects, seemed to turn. He obtained H.
crative position on a iourshing Virginia pa
per and, on the death of an old relative which
happened soon after aud by whom lie was left
a goodly sum, he moved TO Il. And yet, not
alone. Accompanying my hero-the firm be-
lever in Romance-and becoming the angel
spirit of Ruthven Cottage, was his beautiful
6ride-a Violet, transplauted without injury
to It's Southern home.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-10

Twenty-seven sheep Of Mr. Michael Sen
sendiver, near Dsrkesvile, were killed by
lightning on Sunday week, the 8ock having
tlken shelter under tree.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-10
LOCK Box s26,
Washing I on, y. G.
Mathers & 90.
Merchant TaiIoTS.

80 NoETu CHARLES STREET, baltimore.
4 LWAYS on hand choice assortment Of
\ GOODS, which will be made up in the most
substantial aud fashionable manner to order, and
at moderate prices.
80 North Charles Street, Y. W. corner Of Lex
ington Street Baltimore.
March 10, lS12--ly.
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ROBINSON SALOON.

MARTIYSBURG, WEST VA.
TEIIE BAR is at all times supplied with the very
best Liquors lIaunisyille Pure Rye, Ken
lucky Bourbon, and other brands. Farmers, Mer-
chants, and others supplied by the pint, quart,
gallon and larger quantities at low rates. Mixed
and other Drinks supplied at the Bar in first class
STYLE. Ale. Wine, Gin. Braudies, &c, TO suit Gus
toners. Cigars OF all brands. Give me a call.
Sept. 10, 1874. JOHN ). ROBINSON.
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AuctioncCr.

rT,HE undersigned having taken out license as
Auctiaueer, offers IBIS services 'u ihAt caPae-
a. -rd y,fI erdeavor o. obtain tbo best prices
fI- I'm property placed under his hammer. q,
N,s. La solicit, thc patronage of those persons so
fortunate as ta have anything and want % dispose
ofit ID the highest bidder. Orders addressed 20
he subscriber 80 Chlriestovn ~ al receive prompt
,,,.rti.r. GEO. ". HENSON.
March l-. i-I5-tm.
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Shannondalc Factory,

ShannOndalC Factory,
and win there manufacture Woolcn Goods on an
increased scale-haviug greater facilities sand more
Improved Machinery, beside a full corps OF com
pet.nt workmeu. Every article heretofore man
ufacturcd under my supervision will, in my pres
emit establishments be produced in greater pertcc-
tjon. aud will compare favorably with the best
fabrics.
lam in the market for Wool, and willpurchase
al the Factory, and through my Agents in Charles
town. Nessrs. Duke u Ga.lahCr-alloWing the
highest market price. lfmorc convenient for my
old customers who NAV desire TO exchange Wool
for Goods 10 deliver the Wool in Charlcstown,
Ncsssrs. Duke 4 Gallaher are authorized to re-
ceiyc aud receipt for the same.
Information as to prices, &c, nav be had by
addressing me at Habletown, or my Agents at
Charlcstowu.
Thankful ror the very liberal patronage hereto
fore extended me- trust TO merit by careful at
teution to business, the manufacture OF superior
goods and bv moderate charges, a continuance OF
the good will and custom O! old friends and atrial
by new ones. ,
\. McCARRELL, Jr.
Nav %. 1874. Spirit com.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-10

NOAH WALK EEFS ~ Co,
Celebrated ClOthiers or Baltimore, Nd,
Announce thc introduction Of plan Of ordering
Clothing and UndcrTvcar
BY LETTER,
To which they call your special attention. They
viii send on application their improved and accu-
rate
RULES FOR SELF MEASUREMENT,
and a G1u line OF samples from their immense
stock Of CLOTHS. CASSlMERES, COATlNGS,
SulRTINGS. &C.. thus enabling parties in any
part of the country % order their Clothing aud
Shirts djrcc; from them, with the certainty OF re
ce.ying garments ot
The Ic,y Latest S57s
Ind jiost Perfect III At,aiaalle.
Good. ordered viii be sent by Express to any
part ot ,he country.
As is wen known throughout the southern
States they have .rr Forty Three ears
ENCELLED
in all departments of their business, which is a
substantial guarantee as % the character Of the
Goods they win send out.
A large and we'll assorted stock 2f
EEABY-WADE CLOTHING
alwavs oa hand. together with full line OF
Furnishing Goods,
including all the latest Novelties in Design, and al
POPULAR PRICES.
Whcn Goods are sent per Express c. o. ID.
there will be no collection charge on amounts o
so aud over.
Eulssf1r ~gl-N .l,urement Samples of Goods
agt puc. List sent Gree on application.
Vt. attention of taa Trade is invited to on
Wha,.saI. Department. which is always kept ~
tl tlc highest standard.
NOAH WALKER n CO..
Nanulctur.rs and Dealers ia Mems and BOYS
CutLiu- and Furnishing Goods, either readl
mad. nr mad. t1 order.
los and 10Y Baltimore street, BALTIMORE,
May l5, lo,j-yu. MI
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VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
|. 1. IN. v. B. GlLLAHBl. EDITORS
Jefferson Co., w. Va
Saturday, June 10, 1876.

nfrlcr ~ . JEFFERSON Building"
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May %, 1874, Sriri'eoqy.
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February ,, 1876.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-10
PERSONAL!

NOAH WALKER - CO..
Celebrated ClOthiers or Baltimore, Nd,
Announce the Introduction Of plan Of ordering
CIOtbfrto- and TTndcI.XvcaI'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-14
!C1VE THE PARKS.

The CORPORATION Counsel has given his opinion
that the Commissioners of Parks have power
to authorize the laying Of rails for rapid
transit road i'll the public pleasure grounds,
and the directors of one of the companies now
call upon them for permission to build their
tracks across the Battery; The request ought
to be unhcsitatingly refused. Little by little
the breathing spaces which the common sense
of former generations established in the lower
part Of the city have been encroached
upon, until only fragments of them re-
main. The City Hall Park is almost
destroyed. The Battery, once one Of the
most beautiful spots i'll New-York, has
been hOpelessly disigured. Even in the up
town parks a strong tendency toward the
same sort Of vandalism has already been mani
tested. 1t was with great difficulty that the
building of an armory was prevented in Res
ervoir square, and q small part of the Central
Park itself has been sacrificed for building
purposes The Commissioners must set them
selves sturdily against another inch Of en-
cr0achment.
II will be urged by the railroad men that
the Battery is not of much importance as "A
pleasure ground, but this is not true. The poor
people in the lower wards stand in greater
need of a place like this than the well-to-do
inhabitants up town. For thousands of over
worked men and women and sickly children
tho Battery affords the only glimpse OF grass
and trees, the only breath of pure air, We may
almost say the only view of sunshine and
the open sky. A day in the country, n
stroll in the Central Park, nights rest
in health giving atmosphere. Sunday
=. o1o nj Inv zoe
beyond their reach But there is fragment
of the City Hall Park left them, and there is
the remnant of the Battery, with the splendid
panorama of the harbor and the salt air with
healing and refreshment in its breath The
value of these spots in sanitary point of view
cannot be overestmated and it is our duty
to keep them sacred for the poor. Yet it is
not the poor alone who will reap the advan-
tage of them Since the rubbish and dirt which
used to dis6gure the. half-ruined Battery have
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-14
DRAMATIC NOTES.

We read that the real name of the late Ed
ward Eddy was Edward OFerocker.
1t is mentioned that the diamonds owed by
the late Edwin Forrest are valued at $4,000.
Mr.. ByrOns comedy of "Our BOys' las had
run of moro than year, at the Yaude vile iheater,
London.
"Helcn; or, One Hundred Years Ago." by
Henry Peterson will be produced at the Chestnut Street
TheaIer Philadelphia.
Mile. Juliette Clarence, the leading actress
in the French company At tho Lycoun, named 10
a cousin Of Alexandra Dumas.
The managers of the Chestnut Street The
atcr announce that they will produce a new comedy
called Young Wives ana Ola Bachcl0rs BY Lucy Haui-
lton Hooper.
4 collection of the plays of W. s. Gilbert
has been pub shed London. IL includes Ply gmali.
ana Gaiatea," Tho Wicked World" THE Palace VI
Truth" Broken Hearts," Trial BY jury" etc.
Mr.. Arthur Cheney, manager of the Boston
The boston Museum, among tho spectators at wax
lacks Tneater the first night Of Married In Haste"
A play will be made on the basis of DR.. j.
c. Hoilands move. Of SeyeuOaks." and Mr.. John /.
RAYMOND will act IN il as Jim f,ltOn. DR.. Holland AID
Miss Glider cooperate in making the pay and II Will,
proDaLly be produced next spring.
The silly statement is circulated that only
the stars are discussed, in cOtempOrary articles on
Tie acted drama This is not true All actors who de-
serve IL get attention aud, 10 discussion, men and
women In pubic life who worth It always cause
their worth.
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PERSONAL.

The report comes from Washington that Cen.
Butler has sent nephew. Col George H. Butor, to an
incbtiate asylum.
Mr.. Andrew j. Houston, a descendant OF the
famous Houston OF Texas protests against the cree
ton OF a monument 10 h ancestor by means OF lottery
scheme. as has been proposed
jefferson Davis has just lost suit for
$4,000 in a court at vcksburg Miss. The exPresden
put In claim for that amount against his brothers
estate, but the court decided against him.
Mrs Emily Tubman of Frankfort, KY, has
presented the Christian Campbe'e congregation NJ
Augusta Ga, with completely furnished church and
parsonage which She had erected at cost OF SlOlo0O
President Gilman has arranged for the cree
ton of temporary buildings, and expects TO open the
John, HOPKINS University Baltimore the 9Th OF Dc
tObor. No permanent buildings can De erected TIL III
terest on tho building fund has accumulated
The Rev. DR.. John Lord has written as fol-
low, to The Christian UHion On my return from Cn-
cmnati where have been giving long course OF lee
lures paragraph in your paper was pointed out to me-
with severe structures tho report Of my lecture on
Daniel Webster forge the exact expressions but they
implied was on the Southern side in my sympathies
during the late war Now. this ia not Just. deprecated
the war and Indignant with those who favored IL,
both North and south but never wished the SOutn 10
win. / was Union in my sentiments, as Taught me ny
Daniel Webster himself who, IN distant times, may be re
gred as far-seeing patriOtfar inadyance or MS age
A man swayed by and ntellieenoe moro than Dy
passiDus aud who lost his popularity more from persona
drfts than political hercses You may call me an old
l{ourlon.' III by this that am, aud AWAY $
was ryayc both IN politics and religion, accept
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been cleared away, that place has become a
pleasant lounging ground in Summer for
great many citizens of the better class, attracted
by the charming view and the invigOrating air.
To curtail its modest proportions or injure it
any further would be an act of vandalism.
Even if none Of these considerations pre-
scented themselves however, the proposed
action of the Park Commissioners would
establish precedent of the most dangerous
character 1t would unquestionaby be cited
before long as an excellent reason why some
other road should also have a slice of the
Battery, and third take piece of the City
Hall Park, and a fourth and fifth and sixth
cross Union, and Madison, and Tompkins
squares, and depots be established Oh the
public grounds instead of on purchased prop
erty. Let us once begin this dOwn-hill course
and no one can say where it will lead us. SO
we say, Stop right here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-14
THE ACTORS ARE COME HITLER.

Messrs Jarrett s. Palmer and Messrs Bar
rett Davenport and Bangs nave invited the dramatic
profession in NewYOrk and Brooklyn, TO witness tho
performance Of julius Caesar, Thursday afternoon,
Jan 90 at Booths Theatcr. Tickets will be sent TO
every several member Of the theatrical companies In the
two cities, and extra morning performance Of the
tragedy will b. gwen for the pleasure and profit OF these
ladies and gentlemen OF the stage. very interesting
of spectators may BIO expected to assemble,
upon this occa5ioan occasion which has been devised
a moment of happy thoughtful. and generous inyen>
As the players engaged in the several theaters
occupied every evening and every Saturday afternoon,
they would have opportunity Of seeing the hne 70.
yyal OF julius Cesar" Booths Theater, except at
extra morning performance 1t was both wise and lib
eral thus put the privilege within their reach for In
structive and helpful influences sprung out OF the best
school of tragic acting flow from the representation Of
Shakespeare now current at Booths Theater and what
ever mpels the players to think and study must tend to
the good Of tho stage and future qualification
uZAtenmeut OF the public mind.
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demanded and what must ultimately be granted IA tho
organisation OF National Democratic Committees and
h upon me basis OF Democratc votes inst
states are The wall OF tho hapess rag baby is dstin
guslable In that cry.
The Southern press keeps its temper in dis.
cussing Mr. Blanes revival OF the war Instead OF raw
ing at him and defending Mr. Davis they speak OF bi.
course as weak and misguided. The Richmond gAio
says 1t believes that Mfr. Blaine mistakes public sent
ment when he attempts to make Presidential capital Inv
stirring up old animOstes. As for Mr. Davis II saws,
The great body Of the Southern people mean South
in SENTIMENT can but respect Mr. Davis integrity Of
character and his devotion to his section but peyerbe
less 1t is undenabe that he is longer favorite with
the Masses no longer representative man Of his stats
and section Yet, despite all this an amnesty that does
not embrace him virtually condemns every souther,
man." The Richmond Dispatch rdicules Mr. Blaine's All
tempt TO head of Senator Morton by snatching tho
bloody shirt from him. says 1t would prefer third term
to either one Of those asprants and adds: Mr. Blaine
has yexed the naonhe has rudoy shaken the bloom OF
peace and bruised the buds Of harmony and Cancellation
II he has not invoked upon his head the censure OF the
nation entirely misunderstood the temperof people
have oyerestmated the strong desire OF all pass the
anniversary OF independence with entire forgiveness
and entire peace in the land" The Wilmington Star OF
North Carolina says: "Blaine, Jim Blaine miserable
trickser small potato statesman, do you think you are
writing your name fmong tine Presidents by any such
act that stab at Jec Davis Blaine you weay.
ing crown or mOOnshine to place on the head OF man
of straw. That way no President ever Is made" III,
Atlanta Herald says: We have rendered the oliva
branch in good faith AMI when handouts offered in
return, cannot but regard II most IN sraoous
and unparioic response. Is this to have an
endl We appeal TO the men OF the North who persist n
sending s1cn Dgots as Blame ana hls associates 70 WASH
ngton to lsgisate for great people who would DO To-
united aud happy"