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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01
100000 Copies of St. Nicholas
FOR TEE
Christmas Holidays.
Only % Gents Copy.

GONE idea of the attractions offered in the
y Christmas Holiday Number Of Sr. NICHOLAS,
OF which Ice eco copies will be issued, may be
gained from the following: There are poems by
Henry ". Longfelow and VIM. Cullen Bryant;
a nae hitherto unpublished sketch OF Bog Life by
the late Theodore Winthrop; and short story by
the author oi Alice in Wonderland" a new
fsirv story, Sweet Majuram DAY." By Frank x.
Stockton " The Peterkins' Charades," By Lucre-
tia ?. Hale poetic riddle by DR.. J. G.. Holland,
and a comparison between the manners OF young
folks in old times and nowadays, by Gail Hamilton.
OF ibe story element, the brightest feature is the
beginning oi the serial " Under the Lilacs," by
Miss Alcoti, illustrated by Nary Hallock Foote.-
The Christmas Number contains also the opening
Of a new serial story for Boys, tale of tropical
life, by GustaVus Frsnkeostein, entitled Tower
Mosusaio," admirably Illustrated BY Moran aud
Kelly Portrait Of Miss AlcOtt, with a sketch of
her life poems, music, and half dozen complete
short stories. &c. The New Cover is by the ing
lsh Artist, Walter Craus,-the famous designer
of The Bahy's Opera"
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r E!~3S5-~cTvFIE OLD IA MITIY JOURNAL.
per, 0rnDe wtnc.

This Wine is made in New jersey, and Is
said to surpnss anything in the way OF wine
ever made. Il is called Speer's Wine, pro-
duced by Mr.. Speer. Since the true analysis
ofits properties has been published by JAMES
r. Chiffon & Co. those who can afford it are
adapting It's use in preference to foreign wines.
Prof Chiffon used il in his own family, and
has written to the public tie following card
Laboratory J 4. Chiffon Il CO.,
New York, March II.
We have recently made careful analysis of
The Port Grape Wine produced by Mr. Alfred
Speer, aud do not hesitate i'll pronouncing it
pure; it contains all ihe properties Of the 0por-
to grape, and therefore, for medicinal uses. il
is superior to other wines Its principal effects
upon the system are mildly stimulating, diu-
retic, sudortic and tonic Il will prove bene-
fetal in affections Of the Kidneys aud chronic
diseases, with general debility of the consiilu-
tion. Physicians may safely recommend il to
their patients, in place Of the many doubtful
mixtures too often sold as pure wine.
j. Il Chiffon & Co, Anal tical Chemists.
This Wine eau be had of druggists and is a
most excellent. article for weakly persons, es-
pecGlly females. II is a very superior table
wine, and the most healthy drink now in use.
1t is not spirited or manufactured article,
like most ussive wines -PortlGnd Transcript.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01

NTlTH0UT recalling the eyccllonoe OF the
w past. the publishers Of SCBGaNEa's MONTH
LY announce, for Iae year 30 ooas, EAe following
papers:
The Picia,e.qe eide of american farm life
This subject will De treated IN a series 90 separate
papers engaged from writer's VINO stsni ~ the
from, ranE atoong Americans, in qaalSic, OF - j.
and In keen insizh, Of nssure. hr. Hceu,ou, al
thor Of = delightful paper On " Fox Hnntin; ia
New England in the January Hunber, an rep
resent the came section in this sSries. Joha Bar
rough, will write OF Farm Life ia Nv YORK
Maurice Thompson, the poetnaturaiiss, will de-
scribe the ohsractsr'ties o. Western farming. II
is expected that the iustrAsion Of this series viii
be Of reEned and typical character.
"Rory,"-by Ed,-ord Eggle.fon. ('Gthor Of
" The hoosier Seho0lmastcr," de.). This neR
novel will doub,l.ss be the most important Aneri-
manuscript declare Roxy to b. mach the most
striking and remarkable story this author has ev-
er written. 1t i. illustrated by one of the ablcsl
OF the younger American painters.
american Spo5ts.-sose Of the most novel and
entertaining OF these papers are yet 30 appear the
scenes Of which will be in the West. the MIDI le
States, the South, New England and Canada.
ont Of Door Pdpsr.,-by John Burroughs, will
contain not only articles on Birds, but on Tramp
ing" Camping Ont and Kindred topics.
Architecture Of Biyd,-Dr. Thomas NJ Brewer
will contribute four e1qusitely illustrated articles
on birds nests. He has probably abe nnest col
lection of brd.'-eggs in the world 90 draw upon
for the Illustration Of these papers.
The Saddle Hor.e.-Col. Geo. F.. Yaring con-
tributes two ilustra ted articles the horse. He
treats specially OF sadde-horses and their for
pleasure and for sport, including road-riding, fox
hunting and racing.
Sqre Holm.-New storicsby this popular writer
will De given in early numbers, beginning with
" Joe Hse's Red Stockings" 10 appear in JanuA-
~. This novelette, chronicles an episode Of the
late war for the Union.
liz Inheritance BY Adeline Trsft0n, will
be continued nearly through the year-of in
creasing interest 90 the end.
" / Knight Of Fortune '-Hjslmar Hjorth Boy
esen's new novel-wil be begun at the conclusion
Of " His Inheritance
The Editorial Department, will continue to en-
ploy the aolcst pens in America. and will include
the present admirable summary of English publ
cations. Besides the special articles above emu
merated, the magazine viii contain Poems, Sketch
cs Essays, Reviews and shorter Stories Of the
highest character. A large practical reduction
in price is made By an increase in the number Of
pages.
The Tvrrofion', in variety and excellence OF
design and in typographical execution, will con-
tiuue 20 be in advance of those ofany other popu-
lar magazine at home or abroad.
Subscription price, $500 wear, payable in ad-
vance % us or TO any bookseller.
The Magazine is worth all it costs, and its circu-
from year 70 year.
SCRIBNER q CO.,
7iJ Broadway, New York.
Dec. !, 1877.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01
Death Of Bishop Marvin.

bishop Z. VI. MARVIN Of the NJ. E. Church,
South. died az his residence in st. Louis, Mis-
souri, on the 2sth Of November lie had but
few weeks since returned from his Episcopal
tour Of the world. aud WAS resting for the time
from It's fatigues with bis family preparatory
70 resumins the arduous duties Of his high Of
fee. when he was stricken with pleuro-pnc u
monia and death claimed him for its victim
He was a man Of pre-eminent picty and deyo-
ton to the cause of bis Great Master; eloquent
feryjI. entirely absorbed in the word which be
preached, Le had no superior in the pulpit
his power over his hearers has scarcely had a
precedent since the days Of Wesley aud White
field. lie was IN his prime, not over 6fy-fge
years Of age; the third "shiuins mark % in
bis church at which the king Of terrors has
aimed his f.,a, shaft within the past few weeks
Duncan, Munsey, M,rvinl The charch is
almost staggered by this repetition Of caland-
ties and goes bowed down with grief; person.
al friends, who have caspol hands with him,
anl hung cutaucci on his torrents Of burn
ing words ia the pulpit, shed teaFs Of bitter re-
greet at ,ho thought that be is gone from them
and his mourning brokeu hearth-stoue, ds-
prived Of us noble heal, the most afectiouate
aud selisacriciug husband aud father, re-
maius desola,e, darkeued. But through all
the gloom is the blessed consolation tia, be
sleeps in Jesus What DO thou knowest
not now, but .hou sbal. know hereafter"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01
Our Representative.

The uon b. E Martin, our representative
10 Congress. has already established an enviA-
Die reputation in Washington. He is essen
italy a working man and his constituents will
be as efficiently served as any 10 the United
States. We are informed By one now 40 en-
forced soi1uSner here-nos in jail bat wafer
bouad-who knows, that he has already male
hosts q friends among the democratic leaders
of ,he House. and that he has the practical
sense T. utilize it for tbe benefit Of his friends
Like all new members he is a little bewi.dsrcd
by the continued flow Of cards from the bloom
irg beauties Of Washington, bat while it paay
hurt him some for a while, he vjl. soon reach
c0nva'esceuce.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01
ST. Mlcn0LAS F0R iS70,

Besides Miss Aeots serial for Girls and the three
serials for BOYS, will contain short serial story
by the Author Of the Sch0nberg- Gotta Family !;
and an article, " Around the World in a Yacht,
Boysw has been promised by a brilliant writer.
There will De contributions By daughter Of the
famous Peter Farley. and a Letter ~ Young A
-aereans By George Macdonald. The How
series Of instructive papers. by various authors.
There will be also a series of stories and sketches
Of Foreign Lite, Travel and Adventure, such as
Old NicOlai, 4 Day among the Welsh Castles,
Easter in Germany. The Indians Of the Amazon,
&c. "Jack-in-the-P Pulpit, %" Ioung Contributors
Department " Letter-Box," d" Riddle-Box," and
" For Very Young Folks" will be continued.
The four bound volumes Of ST. NICHOLAs already
published are the most wonderful, beautiful and
attractive Christmas PRESENT. Young People
Each volume complete in itself. Vols. and ?, So
each vols. , aud 4 81 each. Subscription price
50 year. postage paid. SINGLE copies. Is cents.
Sold BY all Book Sellers aud News Dealers.
SCRIBNER i CO., 743 Broadway, y. Y.
Nov 81 1877.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01
Our Senator Davis.

Our Senator, Hyu Henry c. Davis, has at
last secured Committee 10 investigate the
discrepancies appearing from the Reports Of
tue Secretaries II ,he Treasury, aud au oPPor-
tuui;y viii De given the people 70 know 'be de-
sails of Rlljc4, manipulation Of our finances.
There is no man better qualified TO shresd tie
iu.ricacics aud details Of financial manage
meut than Senator Davis Of West Virginia.
HIS great ia ljyilull success in life has been
long atlribu.ab 70 the highest order Of busi-
ness qualifications coupled with almost uaplr-
allelei persistence aud Industry. Whether
the investigation resu,is in exhibiting 4 colos-
sal steal or 10 correcting bluudcrs made by
treasury officials from which the discrepancies
spring, IL either event tie people will have
thorough exposition OF ths whole matter. The
reason we say "Our Seua,or Davis Is that
David Davis, pouderous Is be is in body, brain
aud heart, sometimes ec,psss our senator
but there is room enough in The SeuAse for
many more Of TIE name if they cao render
themselves as useful to the c0latry as she two
90 whom Ne refer.
Our Senator's identified with all our yalua-
Die industries, and is al acsivs agent 10 devel-
opias cur gIsls mineral wealsb, and, pFoba-
by, has a more practical and general kuo"l-
edge Of tAs bouudlessness Of abe wealth hidden
under our hills shan any other man in ihe
State. Ills position enables him 20 bring us
more prominently % the attention Of capital
lnd emigration. bcih Of which are needed to
.t,fi-. -.,r rss,r--,aa
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01

Thanksgiving Day WAS observed in our
town with an unaninisy that has not hereto
fore characterized Our people with respect
thereto. All the stores were closed, the
Methodist, Episcopal and Baptist churches
were open and sermons preached therein
The Presbyterian Church WAS closed, Rev. A.
C. Hopkins bong in attendance upon the flu
neral OF a msmbor thereof. The Banking
Houses were closed and business generally
suspended
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01

The question before the Senate 20 discharge the
Committee On privileges and elections from the
further consideration OF the credentials Of Hon.
NJ. C.. Butler, Seuatar-elect from South Carolina,
has been the occasion Of a struggle between the
parties iu that body almost without precedent.
Monday session was not concluded until O'Clock
Tuesday a.,eruo0n-a continuous session Of TWEEN
weight hours, when the Resolution was adopted
by VOC, ot 90 o. 21-Mossrs. Conlver and Pat
tarsan, Republicans, and Judge Davis, indePend-
enc, voting With the Democrats. On Tuesday
the struggle began again by the Senate deciding,
5y the help OF the Vice Presidents vote. 20 take
up the Kellogg case before admitting Mr.. Butler.
Nh salisbury offered a substitute to the resolu-
ton Co admit Kellogg, and pending its considera-
zion ats o'clock the Senate adjourned % Thurs
dav.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01
Have Your Cl5ver Seed
THREsHED.

rT'HE undersigned has just received one Of the
ashland Combined Double Cylinder Glover
Huller and Cleauers"-the best the world has
ever produced. With it he can hull and clean
more clover seed out Of the same amount Of straw
than any other machine. lie is therefore prepar-
ed to thresh clover seed for the farmers Of JEFF
terson aud adjoining counties upon reasonable
terms. and to DO his work satisfactorily TO all par
ties Send in your orders at once.
JAS. II. C0NKLYN.
p. o. Ksbletown, Jefferson Co., W. Va.
October 81 IS77-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01
Executors Notice.

A Ii PERSONS indebted to the estate Of Sam
N uel Fitz, deceased, are hereby notified that
they must settle their accounts By toe LIST OF Janu
uary, 1875 as all accounts not settled by that time
will be placed in an officers hands for collection.
No further notice will be given. All persons
having claims against said estate will present
them, properly authenticated, for settlemen
JOHN FITZ,
Ex'r of Samuel Fitz, deed.
December l. 1915
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01
CHEST REFRIGERATORS.

The demand for this article has greatly increased
the past two or three years, for the reason that
they can be furnished at a much lower price than
those usually obtained from the cities. Any car
p.nter can make one. The price we charge for
lining them with zinc, together with the paintng,
affords good substantial article within the means
OF very family.
OLD BRASS, LEAD, COPPER AND RAGS
taken in exchange Tor goods or work
DUKE e GALLAHER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01
House-Painting, Papering, sc.

TJNHE undersigned respectfully informs the pub
lie that he will execute promptly, in good
style and WE'LL
HOUSE-PAINTING, PAPER1YG, GLAZING,
and all things pertaining to his aTocation, upon
easy terms and reasonable charges. Will re-Yar-
ni-h Furniture and for this purpose. II desired
will 60 10 homes Of patrons in town or country.
WA. W. JOHNSON.
Charlestovu, November a ls77-y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01

Baby shows are the fashion now, but rs long
IS mothers c0otinGe 70 nnrse their lille ones
with Aulanum or other opiltes, they cannot
expect their Babies tc loak bright. II your
Baby needs medicine get good and harmless
one such as Dr. Bulls Baby Syrup. % cents
q, f.st's
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01
VALUABLE PROPERTY
IN CHARLESIOWN
For sale Privately.

VI'HE BRICK DWELLING HOUSE on the cor
ner of Congress and Water street in Charles
town, is for sale low and upon easy terms. 1t IL
Brick House. with Frame Wing under new Roof,
containing Nine Rooms and Kitchen, and best
Cellar in town. The other improvements on the
lot are Stable, capacity for four horses and two
cows; eating Room, Corn House, Carriage
House and Hog Penal nuder one Roof; Brick
Smoke House. and large and Excellent Cistern.
Commodious Stable and Wood Yard. Choice
Fruit Trees SpoA the premises, consisting OF III
teen PEACH TREES, best varietiesl four APPLE
TREES-Golden Pippin, Rambo, Sweet and
Dwarf, and extra early June Apples; Gooseber-
49,, 49,, % Too l;haria n
Crab Apple Trees-whiie and yellow No.
Hart Cherry Tree, two hOrelo do. Hops As.
psragus aud large Hot Bed. The Garden Lot OF
\ Here-rieh and productive.
Porohes 70 Brick Structure and 20 the Wing
sl in good repair. The lot under good fence, con-
tainS abost p Of acre.
Price : 500 Cash or si.eOO-one-third Cash,
and balance in two years, the deferred payments
10 be seesred by Deed Of Trust 90 M premises.
JOSEPH H. YESTERDAY.
Oct On 1877
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01
Houses and Lots For Sale.

YyIIiE undersigned will sell privately the Dwell
LING HOUSE AND LOT, in CharlAstown,
lately occapied by Capt John Reed, and also the
two. adjoining Houses and Lots. A small cash
payment will be expected, and credit Of three to
Ave years on the residue Apply to the under
signed By letter addressed 90 summit Point.
Nov. IL 1877. EMMA REED.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01
Notice.

DERSONS having dry cows which they desire
TO have Wintered, can be accommodated by
calling upon the undersigned.
W. c. 4 A. X. SELDEN.
November II, Is77-3t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01
Notice to Trespassers.

persons in any manner. by hunting or other
wise, trespassing upon the land Of the under
signed, will be prosecuted according and 20 the
extent Of the law. JOSHUA Ny EkS.
Nov. II, l5T7-3t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01

TO not believe one word they say. The Old
Family Grocery Store Of Warren Eby, es-
tablished in 1850. is the place after all. Call,
examine Stock, and be convinced. All goods sold
by him warranted to give satisfaction.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01
Boot and Shoe Making.

rg1HE undersigned has ESTABLISHED himself in
THE BOOT AND sHOE-MAKTNG BUSINESS,
In Charestown. at the corner OF Main and
West streets. The Very best material will be used,
and the best care taken TO make neat fits and sub
stantial work II desired will take measures for
Ladies' shoes at private residences.
REPAIRING will be done with prompitude,
and neatly. The charges viii be moderate.
JAMES W. WOODY.
Nov. 3, l57T-3rn.
I IGHTSING Stove Polish, best and cheapest
1 in the market for sale by
Nov. II. DUKE 4 GALLAHER.
H7Ehave JUS. received our Stock OF Stamped
w aud Pressed Misunderstanding Of Dish
Pans, Sauce Pans, Wash Basins Pie Plates, Jel-
" lates, dc, de-, which will be sold lower than
ever. DUKE n GALLAhER.
BEAUTIFUL Tin Chamber Sets. very low. for
} sale by DUKE / GALLAHER.
TNAMELED Ssseo Pans for ssle BY
IL DUKE q GALLAHER.
MOOT TUBS, painted in al colors, for sale BY
DUKE Il GALLAHER.
NTICA, for Coal Stoves, fo- sale By
wi DUKE a GALLAHER.
NEW Mouse Trsps-best ever used. for sale BY
~ Nov. II, TT DUKE GALLAHER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01
Notice.

IF the citizens o. the town will save the ashes and
I on Saturday mornings place them in front Of
their houses, they vii. b. carted away.
W. II. SIMPSON,
Nov. II, 1877. Torn Sergeant.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01

The legislature ol Virginia VIII assemble ia
l.cfr Fl. e,s. We.a- iav.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01
V,HE undersigned offer. at private sale II
ScRlBRER'S MONTHLY FOR
f877|78.
suspended

NITH0UT recalling the ezcellonos Of the
w past, the publishers Of ScblaNEa's MONTH
LY announce, Tor tne year to come, tse following
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-01

Oct. 20, 1871
, 1877-09-24
MYERS BANK,


Following Ia the document, dated last Tues
day, the day ot the suspension. by which sgd
ncy Myers assigns TO Receiver Ward for the
benefit OF the deposItors Of tho bank I'll the
real estatc not otherwise disposed Of which may
bo owned by Mr.. aiycrs In Illinois:
.Hnuw Ill men BY these presents that ], Sydney
Nyera. for and In consideration Of the sum VI 81
~ mt tn hand paid. lhs receipt Of which u hereby
acknowledged. do hereby fsmtaS. rgltals. Rn0
9uttclRbn unto samuel .. Wsfd, nectivef 0f the
Nsset4sah'. faEmefs' Mechanics Savings bank,
~ my right. ttts. aud iutssr&t In ANY
and AL real cstats owned By mo os
6f ~ a,,,ra,. ~ mr.. ,ayy nams,. IN IT, State
Farmers l. Axchsuies' Eaylngs uaal and IL credit.
County. '+7' =
IN testimony whereof I have bessunto set u,y
ha1a q and seal this 18th day of September. 4. b,
1t Is scknowledred BY Joseph KTkian4 ia the
usual WY, aud WIS fled ior record Sept l9,
1877. At Va. u.
Ar. Henry sieKtrted, tho old Cashier Of The
bank, returned from Colorado SATURDAY, snd At
once volunteered bis services In possinz 10 and
explaintng the books lie Il thosuu9h biz !ainiIiar
with them. knows - much Of every srtry d sle
up 20 tbs time Of bis leaving u Alyers does, anl
viii be Of much assistance TO the Receiver.
, 1877-09-24
HYDE PARK BONDS.

To tA Ea4sof 81 1s$ 7fi6ahfs
HyDs PARk, Sept. 2l.-In your Issue Of
Tuesday last note, Ia report Of proceedings Of
Trustees Of hyde Park, q paragraph which
reads thus:
Ths Traders lDsurincs Company, In Answer TO
the advertisement OF tbs Baafd Tor $40 600 bonds,
Tbs Finance Committee was authorized 10 accept
Iho pfopusltson, and tbs prs4.deut was auih0r,zei
10 eonunoe tho adyelttaement 1us The purchase Of
SdditiohAa houds The Doads suld ;aat yenF for 20
cent? on thu dollas Thsts MAS only ons offer 20
sell. =.
Tho bonded debt OF Hyde Park /. now saaa..
600, about double the constitutional limit. To
be explicit, tho Assessors valuation fur la77 of
real estate IL $5,a}0,t1l, sud prrsOnll property,
sG9,No. an aggregate OF 5,t39.511. TN the
suppoalt!ou that tbs State EoarI OF EGualIxa-
iion will not LIT up any Oh Chicago, aud III add
Apt less than lxst Year, viz: 81 pcr cent, 1t
would make the grand total &7,e7b, III. The
constitutional limt VI bonded indebtedness l. s
pes cent u valuation, wllich you'd bu ln this
case $3o3.s07. Taking this alpuut from
tho amount o1 bonla now out, %GtAl, ,U0O,
thoTs ~ excess beyond the power ot the con
st!tutton Of $zi5 a2sA On tAis hasIa the village
owes, according To State valuation, per cent,
Mud aAaoEuiuK 70 thelS own Assessor, II Der tcut
Now, Il the people hsYc LII power 10 ex:eei i
given boundary, how CAL tlelr representatives.,
the Boasd Of Trustees, legally " Leyondi Per-
hapS TIE TRlUuSE NAV pussitly enxh.eu tue
tax.Hlden people upou this subject, ~ newxpa-
pef nen are supposed to hayp the laCts psrtuin.
!nx to public stfAlfs, irun the President VI lLe
United States down " tie Town. Constable Vi
uydc ts1k. @korlAKn.