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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-05-20
Political Points.

Judge Jere Black heartily endorses Han
cock.
The hall prepared for the Democratic Con-
venton at ST. Louis will seat twenty thousaad
people.
The Democratic delegations Of Maryland
and Virginia 10 st. Louis will, it is said, cast
their votes for Hendricks, and probably for
Tilleu as second choice.
The contest for the Connecticut senatorship
has finally been settled by the election Of
Vim. II. Barnum, the present representative
in Congress from the fourth district Of "the
land Of steady habits"
Tie New York Herald, in figuring out the
result Of the next presidential election, gives
the Democrats l72 electoral votes, aud the Re-
puJlcans lG2, with the thirty-fye votes Of
New York in doubt. Necessary TO choice
1855.
Speaker Kerr declining reelection to Con-
gress on account of his health, remarks
cherish a strong hope that, before the great
political contests OfthiS year are decided, wild
be able to render some useful service in behalf
of our suffering country and looking to the
restoration to the people Of good and honest
government"
There is possibility that after March 4,
1877, the democrats may have majority in
the Senate. Ga that date the terms Of TWEEN
ty-six Senator's expire, AID Of this number
seventeen are republicans, and nine arc demo-
Gratis,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-05-20
The following paragraph has been taking
the rounds Of the papers of this State:

the rounds Of the papers Of this State:
The EOrse Appropriation bill including the re-
ductiOn Of salaries of members Of Congress passed
that body on last Friday by a vote OF POS ayes TO
y nays. Mr.. Hereford voted aye; Mes;rs.
Faulkner and Wilson not voting.
Now we are Informed that Mr.. Faulkner vo-
ted probably more than thirty times in COM
mittee ofthe whole upon the provisions of that
bill, and especially those reducing the salaries
of the members, which were there test ques-
tons, in every instance sustaining the retrench-
ments Of tie Committee on Appropriations
When the final vote was taken upon the whole
bill, which from the vote it is apparent pre-
sented no test question, he was. under the or
ders of the House. engaged in the Committee
on Foreign Affairs.
Babiss-so says the London Sanitary Record
ought not to be Jumped, and tossed into the
air, and whistled at, and poked endearingly in
tie ribs, aud lain on the bed to be ruthlessly
tickled by enrapturel relatives. All this is
wrong. The bones and nerves aud other parts
Of iafAntile organization are not hardy like
ours, and should be treated gently. \ very
little violent exercise goes long way with ba-
bies, and although res. and quiet are the chief
things they need, it is these very wants they
never get-solely because afTectionate parents,
sisters, aunts, ETC., let an exuberant love for
the "pessus little sing carry of their com
mon sense. The rough wheeling of baby scar
rage is also commented upon.
The late DR.. Hlll-in bis valued Journal Of
Hsalh-inveighs strongly against the too COM
mon practice Of eating our meals in silence
d" Talking at table, he says, " is one Of the We
ry best digesters; there is no tonic known to
equal it." And yet, there are certain restric-
tions attached. We should permit no subject,
lat the board Of controversial nature, such
as politics or igion nor censures Of children
or servants; nor uakini remarks about absent
ones; nor any bad news; nor should the mind
be allowed to run on business dsappointments.
Finally, the little ones ought to be let talk and
laugh-yes, as much as they will, for it is this
which promotes healthy digestion, and parents
who forbid childish prattle at table are lack
ing in true maternal tenderness.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-05-20
GleaningS.

When an dler enters the sanctum of busy
editor, and the editor says: " Glad to see
you're back" what does it mean asks the
Philadelphia Times.
Gasparin has found, after several minute
tests 2Ol per cent Of iron in the grain OF
wheat, aud II per cent. in the straw. There
fore in every pound Of wheaton bread there
is IL grains of ;roa.
1t is perhaps but just to Hon. C. J. Faulk-
uCr aad Judge j. B Hoge, both Of whom
have been furtively charged with leading the
Statesman "by the nose" to say that the cdi-
tor of the Statesman has had no conversation
with either touching State politics, nor pos
sible candidatures within the last six mouths,
certainly not since the claims of certain dcno-
Gratis have been canvcsSed regarding the gu
beruatOrial nomination. We say further, we
are entirely sure that although we might have
held daily and hourly conference with both
Mr.. Faulkner and Judge Uoge concerning the
coming political canvass. neither of them
would essay to influence or control the course
of the Statesman We are always thankful
for edvice-olten seek it--but we permit no
man to dictate the position Of the Statesman
When we descend TO that it viii be time to
"step down md out"
We make this statement IN justice TO the
two gentlemen to whom we are forced to re-
fer by the malignant insinuation of small
contributor to one OF our contemporaries In
regard TO Judge Hoge it may be proper to
add that siuce his election TO the bench we are
aware of no act ofhiS, 10 any sense, connected
with party organization or party politics, ex-
cept the jealous, and as we happen TO know,
intelligent and influential discharge Of his du-
ties as the member Of the National Democratic
Committee from West Virginia. We trust
that this statement will satisfy everybody that
we alone are responsible for all the utterances
Of the Statesman. That responsibility We
willingly bear and are ready at all times TO
meet all consequences that may result from Il
bold and independent expression Of our opin-
ions upon all questions, whether National or
State Mdr.insbwg Statesman.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-05-20
West Virginia.

The trial Of the case of James ". Sweeney
against Lewis Baker & Co, former proprie-
tors and publishers of the Wheeling Register,
for libel, was concluded Tuesday, in the Cir
chit Court of Ohio county, the jury returning
a verdict against the defendants for $4,000
damages.
The President has nom mated Nathan Goh
TO be United States Attorney for the District
of West Virginia also, Hedgeman Slack to
be United States Marshal for the sane district.
ex-governor f. H. Pierrepoint, and J. w.
Bennett Esq.-both Of West Virginia arc
among those selected for American Judges at
the Centennial The former is cast with the
Leather interest, aud Mr. Bennett with Tim
Der aud Forestry.
The Moorefeld Courier and Adrertiser says
the West Virginia University has been pre-
sented with a cabinet of miueralogical, geolog-
ical and geological specimens, to cost $685.
600, and the means TO build building Of the
value of S22 900. for the cabinet The gen
erous donor declines to PERM. his n=me to he
known.
In the bill recently reported from the com
mittee on war claims, making appropriations
for the payment Of claims reported allowed
by the claims commissioners at Washington,
are the following TO citizens o. West Virginia /:
John II. Boltz, Ss1240; John w. Hill S2l7 !;
Dangerfeld Lloyd, $3.50; Logan 0sburn, exc
cutor of the estate Of Mary Osburn deceased,
SIS; Anthony Turner, S240.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-05-20
Harper's Ferry Property.

Oar readers viii perceive BY an advertise
meut in the FEss Pass Of to-day, that this
valuable property with its magnificent water
power Will be offered ~ 'A.e % the 10th OF
July. This vi,. aa1fi ample time 20 invite
the attention Of the capitalists Of tie United
=ts,as A. WIN, cannot fail q, DO r,-ft,bl, In
~,
'19''''--' i'o1 '--" t-''' i"- o'1e' VI '"e
Attorney General Tor the sale o. this property
fully establishes the confidence which Mr.
1-.r,t-., ,s.,,--....t ;-. -, a.,
l,'''.' ~ D''A s'--' '"V 'l'" % december I4s'
MI. tleTr7Poat has exhibited no change or
modification Of opj-.9u upon the subject of the
s.lcof tflt uroperty from ,le date OF his lettoY
...t;,,. a.. ol,,. - l,..-.-.t,- 49,.
Wv
ems 'l'''--'-'' "'-,i9 nay nave ul'sulls's'ood
90 miSrcprcseaie- ham, but his declarations 20
AR Faulkner have been clear. distinct. con-
.,s,s7t and ,,-ir,-r, f-.,, tt,, l,, anil , nor.
''-4''| 0''-' VI ''- "-''- nave V-e" gwen
90 any time within Che last thee months, had
% been cXpel.e-t q lg.a. 10 iut0 market al an
emilio,
I'll -s"''7',- i'i,'' '.'-''''s 70 'ne pTo-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-05-20
Maryland.

Dom Ted.o visited Baltimore and Annapolis
last week.
Hammond and Bentley. the Washington
evangelists, closed their meetings in Baltimore
last week
A line Of steamers between Baltimore and
Elkton is talked Of, in which Baltimore parties
are interested
Johnnie Whitley and Eddie Todd aged
twelve and ten years, were drowned in Hunt
ing Creek mill pond, Caroline County. last
week.
The Maryland State Fish Commissioners are
about to establish shad Matching camp on
the Susquehanna, between HayTe de Grace
and Lapidum.
The Methodist Conference in Baltimore will
tomorrow, celebrate with commemorative ser
vices, the Centennial of the Methodist COnvo-
cation in Baltimore, May 81, l77G.
Sister Agnes Mcdonald, sister superior in
charge Of the Maryland University Hospital,
diel last Sunday morning. She was native
Of Philadelphia, where she entered the order.
The Rev. Wilbur F. Watkins, rector Of the
Church of the Epiphany, Washington, has re-
ceiyed a unanimous and urgent call to Christ
Church, Baltimore. The parish is a very i'm
portaut one and offers many attractions.
A Baltimore woman boldly adyertises me-
dical Tendance by Or. Benz Rush, who died
in tie city several years ago. She is profess
ed Spiritual medium, acting as the earthly
spokesman for the dead physician; aud she
collects the pay, too.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-05-20
A Suggestion.

In connection with the coming convention
Of our brother quil-drivers Of West Virginia,
we have suggestion to make involving, it
has seemed to us, a remarkably bright idea.
The exquisite conceit, which is SO very patent
in the above, orr fellow ink-slngers will try
and pardon Well, this grand conception is
as follows: Assuming it to be fact, that
each State in the Union has its press associa-
citation, might it not be feasible to band them
all together during this memorable year, into
one body--each association, Of course, re-
tanning its State organization? Delegates
from each might meet in Philadelphia, say
on the Fourth Of July, and there complete
The formation Of Centennial Editorial As
ISOLATION Of the United States" Cannot
West Virginia be the pioneer in this under
taking What say you, gentlemen Of the
oui'l
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-05-20
Shepherdstown Summary.


The following is condensed milk from The
Registers cocoanut.
The Jefferson Savings Bank pays out silver.
The Floral Decoration will take place on
Saturday, June 10th.
Saturday the Governor appointed J S. Bra
gouier notary public for jefferson County,
with his residence in Shepherdstown.
Through the influence of Hon. A. t. Bote-
Ter, Lawrence Rentch son ofMr. D. S. Rentch,
of this place received a position as a member
of the Centennial Guard, at the Centennial
grounds, Philadelphia.
The Examination of the pupils of Shop
herd College will begin with the Senior Nor
nal Glass, June 3, proximo, and will be con-
tinued from day to day until the classes are
heard in all their studies. Wednesday night
June Il, the Junior Glass will give literary
entertainment Thursday night, June Is, the
address before the Literary Societies will be
delivered by Danl B. Lucas, Esq. Friday,
June &C. the commencement exercises will
take place.
Something novel in Photography may be
seen In this town. On the pane of a window,
looking North and catching the obhque rays
of the morning sun, can be seen as distict and
complete Hegdtire Of the face of a young
lady as the most skillful photographer could
make. The likeness can be recognized across
the street when the door opposite the window
is closed. In another part Of the town, on a
window looking west, is the likeness of
young man and IN still another part of the
town, on wi ndow facing east, is the whole
form of cat, taken while basking in the
morning sun. Repeated efforts have been
made to remove thefe impressions by the use
OF soap and water, but il vain. They still
remain as curiesities.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-05-20
superintendent of Public Schools.
To rHE EDITORS OF The FREE Pass:


The Public mind is now intently directed to
the selections for public office which will be
made by our State Convention which Will as
sembe in Charleston on the Sth of June. |
have no suggestion to make as to any OF the
high political offices which that body may be
called upon to fill. But there is one Office
which partakes very little of political char
acter, but which nevertheless exercises an i'm
portaut influence over the dearest interests Of
the people, mean that of SUPERINTENDENT
OF OUR PUBLIC Schools. Many very respec-
table names have been presented for that posi-
ton but have heard Of none who possesses
higher qualifications for the place, than Rev.
John Johnson, Of Petersburg, Grant County,
West Virgins.
Mr. Johas5n Is a ripe and accomplished
scholar, writer Of extraordinary force Gnd
ability, and speaker OF very high order Of
merit He is one Of the best educated men in
our State, and has given much Of his time aud
attention to the subject. of popular education.
He is systematic in all his habits, remarkable
for his energy and activity, and thoroughly
conversant with all the systems OF public IN
struction both 10 this country and 10 Europe.
| know of no man in our State, whose seiec-
tion for that important position would give
more satisfaction to the people than the gen.
tleman Just named. lie would not be six
months 10 that position before he would be
recognized by the whole State as the right man
in the right place. He is well known in Berke-
ley, where he resided some years. Heisknown
to many persons in the County of jefferson,
and in oil the other counties Of our State east
of the Allegheny Mountains; md | am sure
the mere announcement of his name will at
once secure to him the support Of the undivi-
ded delegation of that section of our State, l
hope TO see his name brought before the Con-
vention, and bold and decided movement
made to press his merits upon the attention OF
that body,
: FRIEND To POPULAR EDUCATION.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-05-20
Whispers from Washington.
,ulation of Washipgtop. 900.

Population of Washington lSo, 900.
Congress has at length passed the bill to al
low Mrs. Minnie Sherman Fitch to receive her
diamond present from the khedive of Egypt
without payment of customs duty.
Mr.. George II. Page!s, for several years
ticket agent Of the Baltimore aud Ohio rail-
road, at the depot in that city, has been APP
pointed superintendent. of the Union Transfer
Company, headquarters Washington
A young man named Garses few days ago
having made wager Of 500 to run six miles
in IS minrtes, made that distance, running
from AdtS brewery, corner OF Pennsylvania
avenue and l4th street east, TO the Washing
ton House in Blldensburg, 10 43 minutes, thus
having minutes to spare.-Ers,,ing Star.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-05-20
Is DANKRUPTCY.
DrrRlcr or W. YrrerzlA s

A WARRANT in Bankruptcy has been issued
n by said Court against the estate Of Eyster &
Son, Of the County of Jefferson and State Of West
Virginia, in said District. who have been ad1 dyed
Bankrupts upon the petition OF their Creditors,
and that the payment Of any debts and the delive-
r. Of any property belonging 70 said bankfupts,
20 then, for their use, and the transfer Of an
property By them are forbidden by Law and that
a meeting Of the Creditors Of said bankrupt, 20
prove their debts, and to choose one or more as
sgnees Of their estate, will be held at Court Of
bankruptcy, 70 be holden at Martinsbarg in the
Office Of II. II. Blackburn. before II. II. Blackburn
one Of the Registers in Bankruptcy for said Dis
trict, on the 9Th day Of May, 4. D., 1876, a, II
o'clock, A. NJ.
GEO. KO0NCE,
Deputy U. S. Marsha as Messenger.
Nav 10. lS76-2tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-05-20
BankruDt Notice.

District Court Of the United States for the Dis
trict OF West Virginia.
In the matter Of J. Allison Eystcr and George s.
Eyster, trading under the firm name Of Eyster d
Son, Bankrupts,
IL nANERTpTCY
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-05-20

cBND IVte k4A
Package Sent Free and Gsaronfeed.-We viii
send small packages By Nail, and tho larger BIZ
Express, prepay charges, and guarantee their fafe
delivery. Parties ordering by Express viii please
state III is convenient TO receive packages by Ii
press, and give their nearest Express Office.
order BIZ NHmJer.-It will be noticed that The
Flower Seeds are Numbered at the left Of the
columns Ct tie Catalogue. IL will be much easier
for those who order simply 10 give the numbers
Of the y2risties they require, instead Of writing
out the names Of the flowers, and more convenient
20 US in filing orders. in ordering by NUMBER t
Is absolutely necessary 10 give the dofe year IN
which the Catalogue was published from which
the order is taken.
Reliability Of Seeds.-Tt is almost unnecessary,
in view Of the many evidences already presented,
10 assert the reliability Of our Seeds. But We can
re-assure our friends that we have 10 stock the
largest variety and quantity Of exclusively First
Glass Seeds and Bulbs nos held by any house IN
the world.
Hoe to S.nd Noney.-By Post. Office Money Or,
dcrs, Drafts on New York, by Express, or small
amounts in Registered Letters. The eod Of The
L. q. Order, Drafts or Of Registering Letters, &C.
may be- deducted from the remittance on orders
amounting 10 Two Dollars and upwards. sums
less than Two Dollars may be sent az our risk
without registering. Please send the pay al the
time Of ordering, a. DO not keep any book ac-
counts in the Mail Department Of our business
Na-We do the heaviest bufiness in our line OF
any house in the world. Address all communiea-
tons 10 .,o
Rochester, n. y or Chicago, w
Nav r. 1876
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-05-20

As a valuable remedy for Dyspepsia, Sick Head
ache, Torpid Liver, and such like diseases, we
can recommend DR.. Bulls Vegetable Pills They
are for sale by all druggists, at 25 ceats per box.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-05-20
answers 20 Correspondents.

In answer to " Alphabetical" in your last
issue, for remedy for consumption 10 its FIRST
stages, | can recommend DR.. Pierce's :" Golden
Medical Discovery if taken according 20
directions, for it has bean thoroughly tried in
my family, and the results were glorious
" Alphabetical must not expect one bottle
to do the work-my wife took three bottles
before she could discover any change, but az
ter the third bottle every dose seemed to
strengthen the lungs, aud now she is we'll and
hearty. If alphabetical" will write to nee
| will get witnesses 10 the above.
HENRY II. NJ. PATTON.
Lawrence, Marion County, Ind.
= CHciaaai Times, Feb. 4, 1876.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-05-20

ADY-MADECLoTHING

for Gentlemen, Youths, and Children, Of Foreign
and Domestic Cassimeros is truly immense and
embraces everything in that line from 81 80 per
suite $40; but the reputation Of the proprietor
Of the Twin Fronts, as a Clothier, is sufficient 10
satisfy the public that be has left nothing To be
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-05-20
81 Brother
Secdsncu and Florists,
sEXD FOR CATALOGUR.

Rochester, n. y, and Chicago, Illinois,
Do NE Heartfelt Bpsiness ~ their liaeof any Hog
IN he World.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-05-20
G;;dsmith's Tw'1 Fronts.

The public are cordially invited to call and ex-
anime this large aud rare stock.
May 20, 2s7G. J. GOLDSMITH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-05-20
Afflicted or Diseased Ewes.

an now offering the Plan aud Cure Of DR. 7
i Ball Co., Occulists, Of New York, 10 res,or,
and relieve Failing Eyesight, and will be plea.ss
to serve the afflicted Of Jefferson county With M.
excellent remedy. Call on me at the store of NJ
Geo. w. 7. Eesrsley, in Chsrlestoun.
May 20, ls76-im. JOHN HUMPHREYS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-05-20
II A T 8

Gloves, Scarfs, Tics, Collars, Cufs-in fact every
thing essential to 4 complete Furnishing House
can be found at
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-05-20

BY authority conferred on me as commissioner.
by virtue Of DEGREES passed by the District Court
of the United States for the District VI Wet Viz
GINA, at Wheeling, In the above three several
chancery causes, | shall proceed ON
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1876-03-23

PascagoulA-Per schooner Shamrock-120O bbls Of
charcoal to master
Bavou Lacombe-Per schooner Ellen 800 bbls of
charcoal to master
RECRUITS Ar THE OLD Basic.
Gov nRton- Per steamer Mare..1O bbls tar and
sundres to order
Pascagoula-Per schooner O.ivia-140O bbls char
coal to master
Blind liver Per schooner Alciope-3o cords wood
10 master
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1876-03-23
TOWING AND wREcKrNG no.w.

- = HaEb0r and Coast Job Boat-Tho
lstt powerful steamer
Painter No. 3,
M. liver, n1aeter.
Has Seven No. barges and is prepared to do ALI
KINDS OF towing to either the Upper Lower Coas.
90 the most reasonable terms Has every facility for
the rapid handling of wood bricks cotton seed or ms
chinery will drop coal boats at any point Is pro-
vided with complete diving and wrecking apparatus
under the management of experienced men, and liz
ready for service at moments notice. For further
information inquire ON board or to
NICHOLAS THEODORE. Manager,
G0 70 ~ .lDelta streek
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1876-03-23
VgslKN3U MG

VgNKN3UMu
SATURDAY vICKSBUR4 UNITED STATS
MAIL PACKET.
Leaves every SATURDAY, ut 5 p. N.
~ = For vlckshurg, Davis's Bcnds
la111kRk1 Natchez all in termsdiate landings
The passenger steamer
Natchez,
T. P. Leathers MASTER JF Muse clerk.
connecting 1t Vicksburg with the Parisot Line for
Ya10o Tallahatcbie and Sunhower rivers and with
Anchor Line for Memphis Cairo and st. Louis.
Fsf freight or passage apply on board, or to
JOHN JANNEY, lit Common IT.,
Or to HrTE CARLIN, Tch0npitOulas q.
Freight taken and through bills of lading signed to
Tallulah and stations east of Tauah on the Vicks-
burg Sh eveport and Texas Railroad, via Delta by
W. B. BROCKETT, Agent, 50 Magazine q.
s14 6m
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1876-03-23

NEW YORK-Per steamship KnckeTb0ckef-
1903 bales cotton 1876 bales ESQ bbls oil bbls
noe hhds tobacco $50 bdls hides 36 bags waOl 81
pkgs mdse 1900 empty barrels
CETTE AND GENOA-Per bark Dominica La
nata For c. tie. $3.50 pcs slaves. For Genoa, 80
bales cotton 70 hhds tobacco 10 baskets oil boxes of
merchandise
LIVERPOQL-Per bark Granville Belle 1858 bis
cotton 1900 pcs slaves
PROVIDENCE. Per brig Helen M Rowley-
5000 bbls oil 60 tons oilcake meal
PROVIDENCE r L. Per schooner d III Ingra
ham-300 tons oilcake meal