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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-30
The Fseodmsn's Bank swindle.

We have heretofore alluded to the fraud up
on the colorcd people by the managers Of the
Freelnen's Savings Bank, whereby 10000 OF
these coa6ling people were robbed-systemat-
ically feeced Of their hard earnings by men
then and now prominent leaders in the Repub-
lican party. Wm. Cullen Bryant says Of this
robbery;
"It is 70 be regretted that there is not some new
and unique term % describe this meanest Of swim
dies, and some special and exquisite punishment
for the rascls who are guilty OF 1t.
That it was prcmeliatei plan FOR robbing
the credulous and confling blacks Of the Dis
trict Of Columbia and Of the South is patent
to every intelligent person who has given the
matter consideration. In the act of incorpo-
ration Of the Freedmen's Bank, fifty men Of
supposed irreproacbable character and integ-
rity and known business capacity were named
as Trustees for the purpose Of commencing the
institution to the colored people, the names Of
these eminent business men apparently afford
ing perfect guarantee for a safe, prudent, and
lucrative management Off But the extraor-
binary provision was Inserted, that HiRe ofthe
I City shall mrm a quorum for the transaction
of business at any regular or adjourned meet
ing Of che board Of trustees, and the afirma-
tive vote Of seven members was declared sufi-
cientt 90 make any order iO', or authorizing
the Investment Of any moneys, or the sale or
transfer Of any stock or securities, belonging
to the corporation, or the appointment Of any
officer receiving any salary therelrom." This
was a crafty device, which looked to the for
nation Of an inscriptions ring tina. could fat
ten upon the small earnings Of the coufiing
col0roi people Agents were sent among
them pToclaiming themselves as tie Geliyerers
Of the bonimen, and teaching the latter " to toll
aud to save, TO gather in their little savings,
50 shat the ring might have immense sums up
on which Go speculate and grow rich Thirty
four branch banks were established in the
South, csiensibly for the convenience Of the
freedmen in making their deposits, but in re-
alIty for the convenience Of the managers in
collecting the money lJr transmission to Wash
ington. These trusting colored people were
induced to believe that the Government Of the
United States would be responsible for their
deposits if lost by mismanagemeut, or acci-
dent, or fraud Aud among those thus dupei
/ by designing men-men whose eyes stand ont
with iainess and whose bloated caTcasses arc
/ protected from sunshine or storm by Palatial
| residences and surfeited with the luxuries OBJ
iained by their ill-gotteu riches-we have one
/ poor col0rei woman 10 our own town who feels
the absence Of SIOO-hard earned savings de-
posted in this huge nis-named Trust and Sa-
wings Bank instituted by white Republicans to
swiudle the colored man and brother"
Aud we say TO tho colored people now, tina,
you continue TO listen 10 the siren song OF
| the scallawlg and carpet-bagger-scamPs who
profess 70 be your devoted hieuds, you'll be
Geeced as certainly as are sheep in spring time.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-30

Gen. Braxtou Bragg dr,pped.dcad at Gal
vas,on, Texas. while crossing the street in front
of The Post office, on Wednesday morning
The cause Of his death syncope, produced by
organic disease Of the heart.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-30
" est Virginia.

J. Rufus Smith, formerly OF this county,
is the nominee Of The Republicans Of Morgan
County for the Legislature.
It Is said the Davis Mills at Deer Park have
received an order for 100000 feet Of lumber
to be used BY the Baltimore 81 Ohio Railroad
Company 10 the construction Of ~ additional
pier for the use of the European steamers
running in connection with this road.
A Morgan County man is reported to have
been robbed in Baltimore Of $3.50 whilst in
4 state Of iutoxication. We should think that
would sober him.
Twenty thousand saw logs and seven nil
lions railroad ties were lost from the Elk river,
Kanawha county, during the late fresbet
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-30
Farmers, Attention

HAVING leased Capt Hunter's Warehouse at
II the Old Furnace, for the purpose Of doing
General Grain Business.
l will BOAT Wheat, Corn, Rye and Oats, for the
low price Of Six Cents per busbel, in order to in
dGce our farmers to ship their grain to George
town, where they can obtain Baltimore price, for
N cir produce Grain of all kinds and Hay, viii be
received at any point on the Canal or River HaF-
ing had Canal experience of 20 years boating,
fa.ter myself the farmers will find mine reliable
channel to ship their produce by. full supply
of Plaster and Sal; On hand to exchange FOR Pro
duce.
SAM'L u. KNOTT.
Charlesiown, Sept. 30, 1876.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-30
Corporation Ordinance.

A Ia meeting OF the Council Of the Corpora
n tion OF CharestOwn, held on the 5th Of Sep
tember 1876, IL was ordered that III Hogs running
at large within the corporation limits after the
18th Of September, 1876. be taken up By tho Ser
geant and confined in suitable place until the
owner calls and pays for keeping OF the same, and
fine of Fifty Cents for each Hog for the first
violation, add One Dollar on each for the second
violation.
By Order Of the Council,
HIRAM 0'BANN0N,
Sept 80 IST6-3t. Recorder.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-30

Rev. Dr.. Bittlc, President Of Roanoke COL
lcge, died Of appoplexy on Tuesday last.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-30

Capt Jno F. Smith and Jno. E. Erwin,
by tie Republicans at Harper's
Ferry, decline TO accept said nomination.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-30

Use Lamot's Botanic Bi.ters for Dyspepsia,
loss OF appetite, arrangement Of the liver, In
digestion, &c. For sale a. Gilbert's Drug
Store, IIarper's Ferry.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-30

Ten Brock at louisville, Ky. on Welnos-
day. against time, made four miles in 7.I58-
the fastest time on record.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-30
Saturday, September 50, 1876.

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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-30

The wholesale notion house Of Brosjus &
Co., and some other houses in Baltimore were
destroyed or injured by FIRE on Friday night
last-loss 100000
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-30

P. S.-Capt Hunter is authorized 70 make ar
Engagements to ship Produce, unload Hay and
Straw, By applying TO him. S. Nh.
Sent 30 ls76-iBl.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-30

SCHOOL aud Blank Books, Box Papers,
Chalk Crayons and all kinds Of writing ma
terial at Gilbcrt's Drug Store, Harper's Ferry.
FINE Pocket Cutlery. R,zors, Scissors, Car
ponters' Rules and Pencils. Rcvolvers, Car
tridges, Fishing Tackle. Violin aud Guitar
Strings, oil at low prices at Gilbert's Drug
Store, Harper's Ferry.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-30

Tfyou have been drinking too much, which
however you should never do, dose of Dr.
Bulls Vegetable Pills will place you in a good
condition again.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-30

tnoiHDiS Oh
Bore - {" .. 3 OF
The most concentrated, universal and durable
fertilizer ever offered to the farmer combining
all the stimulating qualities Of Peruvian Guano,
and the ever durable fertiiizing properties Of
Bones. In fine dry powder, prepared expressly
for drilling.
After Eighteen Years experience By the Farm
er's OF Nd, and Va, in the use OF =" EXCELSIOR"
on their wheat crops it is their opinion that an ap-
pieation Of 100 pounds is equal to from 200 to 300
pounds iany other fertilizer or g0an0 and there
fore fully 100 per cent. cheaper
UNIFORMITY OF QUALITY GUARANTEED
BY THE MANUFACTURERS
,5ss'- Faners should see thar esery Baqi.Jraaa-
ed az obore, nth the ANAL YSIS and OUR
HAHRin RED LETTERS. Al other, are com
terfeib. Price $50 per Ton.
J. J. TURNER &CU.
AZ PaATT ST., BALrIaoRE, 80.
For sale BY
JAS. LAW. HOOP q co.
Aug ,, lo'9-sm. Challestow1, W Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-30
State Of West Virginia,

Ctate Oh w CSt fTgiuld,
Jefferson County, to-wit:
A Rules held in the Clerks Office o. The Cir
"A cult Court Of jefferson County, September
9Th, 1876.
SALLIE J. AVIS, PiaiHfD,
AgriaH
JOHN Il. AVIS, DEFENDANT
IN CHA YCERY.
The object OF this Suit is to obtain an absolute
divorce from the bond Of ma;rimony, in favor OF
the Plaintiff.
II appearing. on affidavit filed in this suit. that
the Defendant is not resident Of the state Of West
Virginia. he ia hereby required to appear within
four weeks after the date OF the first publication
Of this order, and do what Is necessary 10 protect
his interests 10 this matter
And IL is further ordered iha. a copy Of this or
der shall be published once a week. FOR four sue
cpssiye weeks. in the NfsGfSIA FREE PgEss,-a
newspaper published in this Courtyard also post
cd the front door Of the Court House Of the said
County, atleast twenty days before Decree is rem
dered. ROBERT i. BROWN,
G. rox MoOaE, p. Q. Clerk, c. @.
September Q, ls76-4w.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-30
notice.

JyAVIYG completed my contracts abroad
which have occupied my sole attention for
nearly year past ain now prepared for orders
in all the departments of House Building. Ad-
dress tic at CharlestoNn.
Sept. 10, 1876. j. G. HOLMES.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1876-07-13
FROM LOUDEN.

You perhaps did not know that it WAS
resolved to have \ Fourth of July cele
bration at Louden, but such was never
thcless the case. The morning was not
pleasant on account of the rain, but at
sunrise a salute was fired and by ten
o'clock there was large crowd in town
At 1890 they formed in line and march
ed to the place prepared for the speak.
ing-north of b. G. kimball's old resi-
dence.
The exercises were opened by singing
they forgot to pray, after which Rev.
A. NJ. Smith read the Declaration of
Independence. DIR. VIM. II. Andrews
and DR. Richter then addressed the audi
ence-the latter in German-and VIM
F. Hahn read the history of Louden.
At three o'clock the Whangdoodles
paraded in good style. In the evening
we had a fine display of fireworks and
the night was spent in dancing. In the
afternoon the old mortar got mad and
kicked back across the yard and into
the old school house, planting itself by
the rostrum.
No serieus accidents during the time
except the runaway of Mr.. McCartney's
team by which the wagon and harness
were damaged $50. The storm the
night folio wing did considerable dam.
age. ~
Louden, July 9th, 1876.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1876-07-13

NORMAL INsTITUTE.-The Cedar
county Teachers Normal opened this
week at the school building with
every indication of an interesting and
profitable session. Tuesday, the first
full day, there we're thirty-six teach
ers enrolled; and the efforts Of the
conductor, Prof. Wernli, to get into
the serious work Of the Institute are
seconded by the members.
Prof. Gibney, the elocutionist, is
also present, and last evening gave
one OF his inimitablc entertainments
at the Congregational church, which
will be repeated this evening with an
entire change of programme.
Any teacher in Cedar county who
fails to attend this Institute loses an
opportunity for Improvement which
may never return to him upon the
same easy terms. Prof. Wernli, the
conductor, is not only thoroughly at
home in all that pertains to newest
and most successful methods in teach.
ing, but also has large experience in
the management of these schools fol
teachers, and makes them lively and
interesting at the same time they
are in the highest degree useful and
instructive. Other competent in
structors will take charge of certain
branches--and, altogether, it seems
certain to us that no person who ex'
poets to teach and who has ambition
enough to care for success, will 81
absent. kr.sE
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ana, Orange Free State, Bermuda,
Bahamas, Jamaica and others. Other
countries are fully represented.
cannot pretend to be well read
in universal history, but there are,
doubtless, very few persons who do
not gather some knowledge Of the
countries here represented by study
of their products. We certainly
have learned much with regard to
some lands and their people, espec-
tally China, Japan, Russia and some
smaller States, and have never before
been able to Judge of their attain
mcnts.
1t is easy to distinguish between
those countries which have inventive
genius and those which do not by
the character Of their exhibits. Some
show wonderful development in
invention, Of which our own country
undoubtedly leads all others, while
again the half enslavcd condition of
the inhabitants of other countries,
and continual contribution Of the Ia
Dor OF the many to the luxury AMI
aggrandsement of the few are clearly
perceptible. To illustrate this latter
characteristic of the Chinese let me
mention a single article among the
many thousands that are there. A
bedstead from that country is exhib-
tied which is marvel of beauty and
workmanship. 1t is large with high
frame and cover over the top. The
frame is quite heavy, made of rare
wood, and is inlaid all over in all
conceivable styles and characters,
temples, animals, flowers, &C., in
ivory, shells, gold and precious stones.
Then at all the angles and along all
the edges of the frame work is a cor
nice of carved work in the most elab-
crate and fantastic designs. The
whole is work of wonderful beauty,
and is said by those in attendance, to
have taken the time Of fifty men three
years to construct it. The costly
garments of the high officials Of China,
wrought in pure gold in curious de-
signes, while the attendants here are
going around in loose cotton froeks,
also illustrates the principle.
But | cannot particularize in this
letter, though | may partly describe
some articles which have attracted
my attention in time for your next
issue. The weather has been quite
favorable this week-not exceeding
ly hot. There were some over 3d.
600 paying visitors on Wednesday
on the grounds, aud near $4,000 yes
terday. CENTENNIAL.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1876-07-13
FROM INLAND.

Last evening we had the pleasure Of
attending a grand entertainment given
by the Good Templars at the nj. l..
Church. 1t was OF literary nature,
consisting of addresses, essays, declama-
tions, reading paper, music, etc, Some
of the efforts were noticably good, cs-
pccially those by Joseph Moore and Al.
bert Blair-the latter being one of the
best temperance addresses we ever
heard. Some of the music was also very
excellent. The house was well filled
with old and young, some coming from
a considerable distance-quite large
delegation being present from Big Rock
Upon the whole We pronounce the en-
tertalnment success, and hope this will
not be the last OF the kind.
July LIST, 1876. w.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1876-07-13

MCCLEILAND & INGALLS, is the name
of a new law firm just started upon
the east side of the river Both
members of the firm are young men
graduated the present year in the law
department of the State University.
Mr.. George +. McClelland, the senior
member, was the Democratic candi-
date for Representative from Cedar
county last fall, and a young man OF
promise. Mr.. Joseph ingalls,, the
other member, is we'll known here.
He is the son of Rev. p. P. ingalls,,
who was the popular pastor of the
Fifth street NJ. L. Church in this
city for years. Mr.. Ingalls, as law
student developed great aptitude for
his profession, and will no doubt meet
with large success in the practice
State Register.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1876-07-13
Al dclpllia-.-'Ehe Great Gel
cbraii0n and Independence
Naii-~-ite,ns from the Exhibi-
lion.
PHILADELPHIA July ath, re.

lIIILADELPIiIA July 'th, 70.
In my former letter some reference
was made to probable mention of
other objects Of interest in Wash
ington, and especially Of a visit to
Nj. Vernon, but as | have now been
on the Centennial Grounds several
DAYS and have sufficient data to
supply you with few notes, | must
omit that account.
Our party arrived in this city on
the Sd inst, just in time to witness
the Inauguration of the new century
at the place where its predecessor
had its birth. OF the military and
other street display | need not speak
as the papers have already made
your readers acquainted with those
things, but | cannot omit mention of
my visit to old independence Hall
on that day. a great many relics Of
our early history are stored there
and not one but brings up fresh some
recollection Of those events. The old
bell that rang out the first peals Of
genuine liberty the world ever heard
is there in one of the front rooms
on the first floor, hanging in its frame
of oak, the wide crack in its side
having destroyed the harmony of its
tones; but still its notes rang the
kncll Of the dying century, as if to
admonish and caution the actors in
the new, as would the broken voice
OF an aged father son full of life
and spirit The portraits OF the
signers of the Declaration hang on
the walls ard the chairs they sat in
during that memorable session are
there below them. The original draft
of the instrument was there on that
day, and many articles associated with
the event, all uniting to fill the vast
crowd there assembled with patri-
otism that was sacred, veneration
that was awe, and a resolution of filial
devotion as strong as life.
But to the "show''-from senti-
ment to fact. First let me say to
those who are thinking of coming
here, you may dispel your fears OF
being "humbugged," if you have any.
| believe the world has never before
seen such collection of productions
as this, and that is the expression of
judges. The spaces occupied, as
| you know, are larger than in any
former exposition, and every place |
have seen is literally crowded. The
display is not only large but it is
general. The world is represented
not only by its productions but by its
people as well. For instance, in the
colonies of Great Britain, a well filed
department is allotted to Victoria
(Australia) Queensland, New Soutl
Wales, New Zealand, British Gut
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1876-07-13

CAMP MEErING.--The camp meet
inc commenced in Red Oak on the
9th inst. according to announcement.
The grove is a most beautiful one
and, with the large tent, or "taber-
nacle," the arrangements were excel.
lent--for dry weather. Not large
number we're in attendance during
the week, but at an early hour on the
Sabbath the number present had
passed the second thousand, and
would have doubled again before
night had it not been for the threat.
ening weather.
The Northwestern company kindly
responded to the request of the citl-
zens Of this vicinity, and sent con
ductor Bangs two extra coaches with
which he made trips morning, noon
and night. lad the day been pleas
ant, he would have been crowded
every trip; rs it was he carried NJ
near $50 in the morning. The drcnch-
ing rain which fell in the afternoon
flooded the grounds and made q
rather sorry spectacle Of those who
we're obliged to stay it through.
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PERSONAL ITEMs.-Capt Sanford
was up town Monday. His shattcr-
cred thumb is painful, and though it
seems to be doing well, he is not yet
sure of saving it.
Since writing the above on Monday,
we are panied to learn that NORTH
cation set in and amputation became
necessary. This was performed yes
terday by DIR. Focht, and the Captain
will have to now make new start
towards recovery.
Frank Clark, the young man SO
badly injured on the Fourth, is doing
quite as we'll as could be expected;
and, should no unforeseen trouble or
complication arise, will be pretty
certain to recover.
Mr.. S. w. Names (''big Names"
as the "boys" called him in contradis
tinction to his brother) aud wife
spent the Fourth in Upton. Fort
Dodge is his present home.
Messrs Basquin and Thomas with
their wives, the Misses Snyder that
were, were in Upton last week.
Capt. Sam. Wetzell surprised his
many friends and acquaintance here
by putting in an appearance last
Friday-as direct from his rancho in
the hills near Denver as the washed
out state OF the railroads would admit.
The Captain looks brown and hearty,
feels just as jovial as ever, and ac-
counts for three years in the Texas
cattle business at the rate of pretty
nearly the Dutchman's one per cent.
each year. He left here yesterday
on the way to join his family and
take in the Centennial.
Mr.. John Dorcas returned Friday
from Philadelphia where he had been
spending couple of weeks. The
Fourth was a big one, and warm
one.
A request comes to "send the AID
s.vERrIsER to J. Horace Swincford,
+" Go. c. Centennial Guards, Phila.,
'Pa.," Horace says he is putting in
his time on the Centennial Grounds,
and will always be pleased to see,
and assist so far as he may be able,
any of the Cedar Co. friends.
Hon. VIM. II. Tuthill and wife
started for Philadelphia, yesterday.
Matt Grace vegetables in Glidden,
Carroll Co.
Hon. w. P. Wolf was here yes
terday on his way from Iowa City to
Mayesville, Wisconsin, where he is
now staying. Mr.. VOLTS health con-
tinues to improve--in a climate which
promises tbirty-five bushels of wheat
to the acre.
A. NJ. Kirk sighted Upton Mon.
day.
Mr.. Jacob Geiger is another Cen.
tennial veteran, being now prepared
to tell you all about the great show