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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-22
Would Give a Dollar for q Dose.

II. r. STEVENS, ESD.
Dear Sir-l have been badly afflicted with Kid
new Complaint for ten years; have suffered
great pain in my back. hips and side with great
difficulty In passing urine, which was often and
In very small quantities frequently accompanied
with blood and eXcTucating pain. | have faith
fully tried most Of the popular remedies recon-
mended for my complaint; have been under the
treatment Of some OF the most skiliul physi-
clans in Boston. all Of whom pronounced my case
inrurtble. This was my condition when was
advised by a friend 10 try the YEGErlNE. and !
could see The good effects from the first dose
took, aud from that moment kept on improving
until | was entirely cured taking III all, should
think, about six bottles.
Il j. indeed a valuable medicine and II l
should be afflicted again in the same way would
give a dollar for a dose, II l could not get j.
without.
respectfully, j. NJ. GLE,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-22

rrpcr aud
Of lifelong and lavish outlay Of money
d
the Brute Creation from all quarters The globe and
Herewith
Male Female Artists be found in parto the world s grand aud
VIII
this Great Show there nothing presented that gentle
the most eSactus take exceptions to-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-22
Us cirCCs

The s'1re-r5am To- the Sll'er Bu.'ljng for
the use Of Mr. David Howell has bceh fitted
up very handsomely by Mr. Holmes great
deal Of uicc ornamental work has been put
upon the counters aud shelving.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-22
Church Notes.

Rev. T. B Shepherd will preach in the Bap-
tist Church on Sunday morning, 23rd Instant
at II o'clock
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-22
Life a Burden.

Boston, Nov. 2, 1873.
II r. STEVENS, Esq:
Dear Sir-From poor, emaciated sufferer, mo
NvGErfNE has restored me 10 perfect health.
have for years been terrible sufferer from
Cauker aud Dyspepsia, at times rendering me
almost "A burden TO me | am now fifteen tlG
pounds heavier than when | commenced the use
Of NEGETGNE.
I will make mention that I was also great
sufferer from Kidney Complaint, causing eGcr1-
ciating pain through the small OF tie back
nearly an If the time. This too NEGETiNE has
cured, and am now perfect picture Of health,
and will add, happiness all caused from the
use Of a few bottles Of VEGETINE. -
Respectfully, H. G.; HUGHES,
1 Union place, Boston, Mass.
YEGErGNE is composed OF Roots. Barks and
Herbs. Il is very pleasant 10 take; every child
likes it.
Vn-ntirn ;s Gid hZ al Nrr rrists.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-22
Co,ored Qua Fellows parade.

The Parade and Picnic Of the colored Odd
Fellows on Friday of last week did not IN
point Of numbers, meet expectation, but the
appearance Of those who did participate IN the
procession vas very creditable, indeed, the re-
aalias aud emblems being quite handsome
About twenty-five were in line, marshaied by
j. T. Marker, assisted by Robert Ford, botr
handsomely mounted aud the whole preceded
by drum corps from Winchester. TIE
Bands engaged did not arrive. Addresses
upon The object and benifcout workings Of Tie
order were male by Rev Henry Sellers and
others. The iuclemoucy Of TIC weather some
what marred the enjoyment Of the occasion.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-22

Roses bloom in summer only, but DR..
Scale,'s Family Cough Syrup will keep the
roses ut health ever on your cheeks. ltpever
fails. Grandest remedy for all Coughs and
CHls. No pay il 40 relief. For sale here by
C. T.. Bcllcr. and by Gilbert Bros, Harper S
Ferry. Ouly % cts. for sure cure.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-22

Lines on sabbath Eve by Miss Minnie
Mo.ber. &C Baltimore, who won the hearts Of
SD many of our County people during The
Temperance Encampmeut by her incomnar-
able Rotations, Will appear IN our next issue.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-22
Foreign Flashes.

After bloody struggle Of seven hours on
the 18th. the Turks abandoned Fort St Mich.
oas. in Shipka Pass. which they had so gal
laully captured. \ desperate engagement waS
loushtin the Valley Of the LON on the 18th
The Russians were driven back with great
slaughter
President NacMahon Of France mas issued a
manifesto, appealing to The people to support
the government by electiug moderate men. II
breathes all the Spiri, Of a comp d et1i
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-22

LAND SAIE.-CoL r. p Chew and Robert
EuI Esq, heirs of Roger Chew, decd, sold, a
few days ago, their interest in the late Benj'-
min Beclcr tract Of land lmoro recently the
Abraham Isler tract about four miles South
Of Chrlestown, for IS dollars per acre. The
land lies on the eastern shore ofthe Charlestown
~ Kabletown McAdlmizei road, and embraces
the dwelling Of the late Abraham Isler. Nj
Frank Myers, Of Kobletown, The purchaser.
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Saventy-one Years Of Age.
EAST MARSuFIELD, Aug. %, 1870.

Mr.. STEVENS;
Dear Sir-I am seventy-onc years Of age have
suffered many years with Kidney Complaint,
weakness i'm my back and stomach. ! was in
dured by friends 10 try your NEGErINE, and
think il the best medicine for weakness OF the
kidneys ever used. ! have tried many RENE
dies Tor this complaint, and never found So much
relief as from The NEGErINE. II strengthens anu
inyi crates tLe whole system. Many OF my &C
quaintances have taken il, and believe II TO loo
good for all the complaints for which it Is re-
commended. ...
Yours truly, JOSIAH II. SHERIDAN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-22

Mr. Jno. II. Clacett, an aged citizen Of
Washington County, Maryland, was drowned
in Antietam Creek. whilst fishing, on Wedues-
day. llr. Peter Middlekauff, another aged
gentleman Of that County, died suddenly at
his residence on Friday night
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-22

We are indebted to Nj W. T Aisquiih, Of
Raymond, Mississippi for New Orleans and
other Southern newspapers. Also to W. y.
Cmiebill, Esq. Of this place, for The Lerant
Haad. an eigLt-page newspaper printed in
Constantinople.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-22

The large Furniture Ware-room Of the Sad
Ter Bros, with its rich curtained windows and
handsome display Of furuiture-a great vari-
ety-attrac,s The attention Of all nassers BY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-22

Mr Tbos X. Starry Is engaged enclosing
the uarket.lous. ot with a substantial board
fence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-11-06
9uocr 10 Advertisements.

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p.NsfN. AN FfNANtTAf-9tf i0gc-si CoIlH0'
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-11-06
TuE SITTER RLLL PISSED.

We ask every voter who is in favor Of an
honest, stable currency, to look ut the action
of the House yesterday. Without word of
debate, the Bland Silver Bill, enacting in eff
feet that % cents shall he dollar, was
rushed through by a suspension of the rules.
Bear in mind that this is a Democratic
House, and that the bill Is a Democrat
c measure. We know it got a good
deal Of Republican support. Many Republic
cans are unsound upon all questions affecting
the currency, but the Republican party is not
As long as it controlled the House no
such measure as this could be passed. All
attacks upon the public credit were beaten
Oft; all schemes for partial reputation
came to grief; all projects for enabling
the Government or the people to pay dollar
of debt with less than dollar OF money were
defeated. Quack tnancicrs rantcd in vain.
Advocates Of all forms Of dishonest money
found they were beating against solid rock
That rock was the will of the Republican par
". Now look at the difference. The
Democrats have the House. They thrust
aside the important legislation for which the
extra session was called, in their haste to do
something to unset,le tho finances of the
county, nv hiII b'lNi0 VI H'tiOII.ti HuIioI, on
which the Republicans had placed the ma
tonal finances, and kept them ever since the
rebellion ended, is shaken by the passage of
the Silver Bill, and is threatened with to-
tai destruction by the repeal of the Resump-
ton Act, which will follow close upon the
heels Of yesterdays work.
We viii not now discuss the Silver Bill or
the probabilities Of its passing the Senate
What we desire is that Republicans should re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-11-06

State knows why the Tilden men were re-
iccted and these men chosen, and knows who
stand behind them and what influences VIII
govern them if they are elected. The New
York Democracy tried reform for one term
and did not like it; this time ii has agreed to
take in the old set and condone theft.
In the city the purpose of Tammany llalI Is
unmistakable Mr.. John Kelly has ruled the
disordorly mob that looks up to linn perhaps
as we'll as anybody could il his situation, and
we have no doubt that he is personally very
honest man. But the principle upon Whlch
Tammany is managed Is absolutely fatal to
the prosperity Of the city il is leading us iast
to bankruptcy. 1t is the deliberate policy Oh
Tammany to purchase power by distributing
the proceeds Of crushing taxation ana al
augmcnting debt IN high salaries to an army
of political ollicc-holdcTs and wages to unncc-
essary laborers; to strip the property owners
for the benefit Of the Democratic pr0leiancj
to assert for the tramp the drunkard, the
idle. the dissoutc, the ignorant, and the crIm-
iual n right to live on the industry OF the Ylr-
tuous and intelligent Hence Tammany re-
fuses to let the people vote on the question
of creating n Board of Finance for the care OF
orr pecuniary interests, or on the question OF
adopting any Of the other Constitutional
Amendments by which we hope to place the
government of cities on a business basis. The
great object of Tammany, openly protested, Is
to increase taxation that there may be the more
money to divide. Tweed distributed the
plumber by the agency of theft and forgery:
Kelly disburscs it in the form Of long pay
rolls and prcpostcrous salaries. The dcstina-
ton of the money is the same in either case !;
the burden upon the taxpayer is the same :;
and in the end the city will come to ruin all
the same.
Here then we have a truthful statement Of
the issues of the day Are there any respect
able citizens of New-York who believe that
they can afford to throw away their votes
when such questions are at stake
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-11-06

feuing somewhat to rapidly increasing pub
lie sentiment in favor Of higher grade OF
Intelligence and character in the men who are
to represent this great city in the Legsla-
ture Of the State. There is enough Of reckless
disregard of this sentiment in most OF the
other nominations, TO be sure but here, at
lea.t, is ore Senate District where the " Boss'
did not dare alfrOnt tho public sense with the
average Tammany candidate, and the old
sueer of defiance, "What are you going
"to do about it?p Here is so much gained.
On the other hand, in spite Of all that
may be brought up against Mr. Mouisseys
personal record, there has been in the actYe
canvass he and his friends have made, a con-
slant recognition Of the fact that public sentl-
ment demands as essential qualifications
in a candidate, personal integrity ana
the support of measures of retrench-
ment and reform in municipal affairs.
Mr.. MOuissey has made his canvass almost
solely upon the ground that he favOrs
economy and rctrenchmcnt in municipal ex-
penditures, and that his character as a man Of
his word is a sufficient guarantee that he will,
in this respect, faithfully represent the tax
payers.
II Is bNiltlilHR Edlitt III ~ Wy Nf'i NA''i'
an arrogant political organization has 50 long
held almost undisputcd sway, that direct Is
sue of this kind is raised, and made the dis
tinctive feature Of canvass. 1t brings
us back to questions which are entirely
pertinent and legitimate, and properly
relate to the business in hand. If any
one shall say both these men are dcmagogues,
we shall have 10 argument upon that point.
What we do say is that when dem
aeoeucs begin to recognize a pOpu-
lar demand for rcspcctability Of char
acter and personal integrity in candidates,
and for specific measures Of reform in legisa-
ton, it is sign Of the growth and in
crease Of a wholesome public sentiment
Something good is certainly accomplished
when We have brought the Democratic
party Of this city to a realizing sense
Of the fact that it is no longer strong enough
to ride rough-shod over decent citizens and
taxpayers. The situation is not without
encouragement, when that party divides into
factions upon practical questions Of municipal
reform. The dcmagogucs themselves may care
very little about such matters, but it betOkens
n wholesome sentiment which they dare not
ignore.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-11-06
THE MoRRlssEY AND scuELL CONTEST

TIE .NORRISSEY AND SCHELL CONTEST.
The contest in the With Senate District,
upon which the public interest appears to have
centred, seems at first blush not to offer much
encouragement to the thoughtful citizen
who is looking for improved politics,
and sincerely desires reform in the meth
DDS of legislation, and a higher standard
of character for legislators. Between Mr.. Au-
gustus Schcll, the devoted adhcrcnt of Tam
many Hall and blind partisan of the "Boss -
system in politics, which has worked so much
evil in the past, and Mr.. John MorriSscy, the
ex-prizc-fghter and gambling-house pro-
prctor. there seems but little choice. If
Mr. Schell is respectable person, of
good intelligence and considerable expert
ence in political affairs it still stands
against him that he represents the worst pos
sible system in our politics, and an Organiza-
ton whose control Of the municipal govern
ment has loaded the city with debt and dis
grace. If it be claimed for Mr.. Morrissey that
he at least represents a wholesome and yigOr-
GUS opposition to Tammany msgovcrnment
and the "BosSr system, and appears as
the advocate Of retrenchment in expenditures
and economy in Administration, it must also
be admitted that with all the good qualities
which his friends claim FOR him, he is not such
a man as an intelligent constituency seek
ing representative qualified by cdu-
cation, experience and training for the func-
tons of the legislator, would select. Applying
the simple tests Of ability, capacity and fitness,
it is not at all likely that he would stand the
remotest chance of being chosen for lcsis-
latIye Office.
So, at first blush the situation does not looI,
encouraging. But we may as well take things
as they are; and 50 long rs we cannot
put orr fine theories in practice and
have our ideal candidates, let us get what
comfort we can out OF practical politics
and the actual condition. And really,
when we consider the circumstances of this
contest little more seriously, it is not by any
means devoid of encouraging signs. The
With District, with all its rosppctabity,
wealth, and intelligence, reduced to "a choice
between Mr. Schel and Mr.. Morrissey as
its representative in the State Senate.
is not by any means cucumber
We can get no sun-bcams from. Tammany
Hall might have done worse than 10 nominate
SO respectable person AS Mr. Schell. 1t seems
to us that in making this selection Tammany
Hall, or Mr.. John Kelly, which il the Same
thing, has recognized the necessity of de-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-11-06


Turkev's power Of resistance has been cyertcd
to the utmost. Although it was brilliantly
successful so long as Russia miscacuated Its
strength, and directly aided it by the blundcr-
ing tactics of her generals it cannot prevail
against the immense force which she has at
last brought into the field. The fortune OF
the war has changed since caution has been
substituted for carcloSsucss respect for con-
tempt of the foe, and vast numerical prcpOn-
dcrance for detached and unsupported move
mcnts From the beginning 1t has been a
question OF mathematics Russia has lost not
less than 10000 men 10y battle alone; but
She has filed their places, and added at
least 100000 more TO her fighting strength.
Her defeats, moreover, have involved
but little loss Of munitions Of war, and she
has succeeded IN maintaining communication
with her bases Of supply. Turkey, on the con-
trary, has nearly exhausted her resources.
Her generals have not venturcd TO follow up
their bloody repulses of the enemy by bold
attacks in the open fcd they have won re-
nown but no great material advantage. Now
that Mukhtar Pasha, flushed with his first
brilliant success, has ra-hly initiated the blum
der Of General McIilon, and met with the
same fate, Armenia will probably be lost to
Turkey; and it is also tolcrably evident that
Osman Pasha cannot hold Pevna and keep
open his communications.
The situation, at present, is one in which
the weather plays the most important part.
1t is already reported that the Russian col
umn advancing from OH toward EIZerum
has been stopped by snow-storms, and the
only chance of saving the capital rests upon
the wintry heights of Deve-Boyun, before
which the Russian cavalry have already ap-
pcarcl We have 10 information in regard to
the weather in Bulgaria, and can only infer
from the activity of the Russians in the rear
of Pleyna, that the first dismal season of rain
and cold is over. The investment of OSman
Pasha's stronghold appears to be very
nearly. if not quite complete; the Russians
are now terrifying as they advance, and care
fully selecting their positions. Their cavalry
should be sufficient TO protect their rear from
attacks from the direction Of Orchanie and
Widdin. and thus enable them to surround
Osman Pasha as Prince Frederick Charles SIR
rounded Bazainc, in Metz. The inactivity of
the Turkish General, at such a crisis,
is not easily explained. If he cannot
hold his communications, he should lose
no time in saving the bulk of his
army; for the capture of the latter
opens the road to Sophia and Adrianope
to the Russians. His situation is becoming
more critical from day to day, especially since
Chcyket Pashas inability to rctake Telischc,
or even to hold Tctewen, has become evident.
Tie Russians have, at last, perceived the wis
dom Of cntrcnchng themselves, and compel
ling attacks, instead of rccl,lessly making
them. In a few weeks more they will have
surrounded Pcvna with Gordon Of earth
works, and then the capture of the place will
be only a question of time. When Plevna
falls Turkey is virtually conquered
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-11-06
PERSONAL.

Mr.. George Macdonald, the writer, has gone
to Italy to spend least part OF the Winter lie is writ
ing new noyelt may be that It VIII have an Italian
cO.oring.
The Emperor Of Germany suffers much from
an unpicturcsque compiaint-the earache-and has
lately presented in public the unusual spectacle OF
crowned head tied up m a black band'ge.
This appears TO be an example OF what the
ay.age sentmeutast would call the irony OF lie; Colo
mel Robert ugcrso is lecture under the auspices OF
the Young Mems Christian Association at Burlington TINS
winter
Mr.. William Black is about to begin the
publication OF a story-eydenty Scotch one Tor
IL is called Macleod OF Dare" IL will be honored o.
illustrations drawn by Miilas, Faed, Boughton' ana
other distinguished artists.
The wedding dress of Maria de las Mercedes,
future Queen OF SPAIN has already been ordered and TIC
feminine portion Of the world VIII doubtless cal 1t beau
tiiu lis to be OF white satin entirely covered Win
Aleucon point lace which Will be worked the arms OF
all the realms into winch Spain formerly divided
ri recalls the dress OF Queen Adelaide, Of England,
which was a pretty piece OF imaglnalon-it was ems
broidered with flowers, the initials u when formed le
name.
Doctor Gardner, the old head master Of the
Bnsfon Latin school, was exceedingly proud OF his
economy in matters OF dress, and often lectured his p
nils ON extravaganza IN the same one morning he en-
tered his classroom, which filled with boys just ar
rived at their teens, and strous his venerable oycrcoat
,ryelv. :" D'ye this coats How many OF you boys
there you have worn coat Tor Crty years as
have tAlsf ~
The cagraphy of Henry Irving, the actor,
"a described as original and arstOcc, neat small ana
neryous-a sort OF wild imitation OF German letters. MI
Too.e's handwriting is big and uut.dy, aud MI Barry
suuyaus words take strides his paper, something
like the actors strides the stage As rule aco'
are said 10 write excccuty clear hands. MI W. Oil
bert, writing +. neat and regular. but not 20 plain as -
Nr II J. Byion's while Mr Tom I8} Tors Is Oi 80 sihAi
llry craW ling uuu iuderrulldte sort thar hl' ll'o
viii have IL that he writes NIth bt Oi WoOd ~ e '"P
OF his pen.
The Baroness Catcrce, daughter of the great
I,l,rle lately visited The theatre OF san Carlo ia Ma
niles. a,colnuunitd by her children After admrn, ire
mn -7laceut interior. she expressed wish 20 see Tie
also. but no sooner had she sot foot ON She boards
u,o, which her father had 80 many artistic III
,rs than overcome by the remembrance OF them SIZE
ana tn nave "A splendid soprano voice "litA 49,
make her one OF tho great l!I.ra Stars, were SIG ~ ~
she ranks ~ singers.
Colonel T. w. IIigginson tells a story, WhicA
he hoard lately concerning Professor Clrsco the as
tiperl shed German clergyman, who came 10 'A' m'''
inc OF tho Evangelical Alliance In this city. AyouN-
American student called It IL related, upon lhe I'''
sor not long ago. with note OF introduction ana VS.
cordially received by the Germnn, who' "hie ne pa'sN
this country expressed much solicude ABOUT iS 'U'