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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-10-27
Martinsburg Matters.
From the Statesman I:

I rom the OtuicSNtiN.
Arrangements are being made By Col. c. j.
Faulkner, Jr., TO have the militia Of this State
enter into a competitive drill near Deer Park
next summer.
Some of the farmers have adopted summary
treatment of those who steal corn from their
fields. Mr.. David Stewart, Jr., treated a rogue
to a load of shot few nights ago.
Last Wednesday night a week. as a freight
train was nearing Turkey Foot Curve on the
B. & 0. R. R, at a rapid rate, it ran into a
slide, completely wrecking fourteen hoppers,
and badly damaging the engine. The enGi-
neer, Mr.. Peter Souders, bravely stuck to his
engine, and was covered up by the debris, and
his escape from terrible death was most re-
markable. Three hoppers loaded with coal
shot over the engine aud the others were all
piled upon him, and it took three honrs hard
work to relieve him. Strange to say he es-
capped with only bruised ankle.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-10-27
Shepherdstown Summary.
Ie condense from the Reqisier:

We condense from the Register:
The streets are being graded and otherwise
improved. Sheetz Hill is being cut down.
A young man named John Butts, residing
at " Terrapin Neck" in this county, shot him
self in the left hand on Saturday night last
Amputation Of the fore finger was necessary
Mr. Nimrod McMullen, an old and respect
ed citizen Of Berkeley, died last Saturday, at
his residence one-and-a-half miles west of Ker-
ueysvlle. He was buried at Mt Zion on the
Sabbath afternoon succeeding his death, large
concourse Of citizens being present to pay the
last tribute Of respect to the deceased. Mr.
NJ. was about 60 years old.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-10-27
Port Grape Wine for sickness

Decidedly one Of the incest and most credit
able Of any article of Wine we have ever seen,
is the Wine bearing the above name made from
the Portugal Port Grape cultivated by Mr..
Alfred Speer, of Passaic, n j. This Wine
under the hand of Mr. Speer, has been brought
to a state of great perfection. 1t possesses the
very highest medicinal virtues, and certainly
as an article of beverage it is not, in our judg-
meut to be surpassed in color, taste, or any of
the qualities which constitute pure, mild and
agreeable wine Boston Transcript.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-10-27

The Frederick ma Valley Register says
that the body of the late Rev. J. NJ. Friday,
who was found drowned in the canal near
Harper's Ferry, on the first day Of June last,
was exhumed At Jefferson on Monday last
under the supervision Of Z Stake, States at
toruey for Washington county. Dr.J Nc
Phcrson Scott, Of IIIsertstown, made an ex-
animation Of the body. and it is rumored that
additional evidence was obtained which will
tend TO greatly strengthen the prosecution Of
Grove and his accessories, now under arrest
charged with bis murder
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-10-27

There f. a Reaper whose name is Death,
And. with his sickle keen,
Uc reaps the bearded grain az breath,
And the flowers that grow between.
Mr. JAMES ". BEILER died al his residence
in this town at noon on Monday last, October
22ud. iu the 59Jh year of his age. More than
forty years ago be entered our household, and
for SIX years and upwards served a faithful
apprenticeship and shared every comfort Of
our home and merited every kindness that we
could bestow. 10 1874 he founded the SPIRIT
Of Jefferson. and edited it with ability and
published it successfully fora number Of years.
lie was answering 10 his fidelity TO the priu-
c;ples Of his party, which he advocated with
zeal lie was popular as a party leader, and
the influence Of his journal extended beyond
the limits Of his State lie differed with us in
politics. aud during the excitement and warmth
Of political campaigns almost bitterness some
times edged our controversies, but journalistic
amenities were well observed and our discus
sions never deseneratei into oifeusiyeness, nor
disturbed the pleasant personal relations that
existed then and until the day OF his Death
NJ. Beier was euleared to his friends 10y the
geuUeucss Of bis demeanor, aud in the days Of
his health aud strength and prosperity 70 the
community by lis energy aud public spirit,
and a generosity that verged on prodigality.
His last illness was long and seyere-his sui-
ferinss most intense, but all were endured with
patience and f5rttuje So quiet and peace
ful were bis last moments that
eve thought him dying when be slept,
And sleeping when DE died
Many friends mingled their tears with those
Of his devoted wife aud children over bis re-
mains as they were deposited in their last rest
ing place at Edge Hill Cemetery on the az
teruoou Of Wednesday, the Oath instant.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-10-27
III Forever, Fare Thee Wei"

To crafty parlouable curiosity on the
part Of some Of our readers, we again refer to
q. Laborer." whose vehicle for offensive COM
municatious is the Shepherjstown Register
aad at the same time we humbly ask pardon
for the recurrence. Ia one Of his articles, per-
Laps not fancying the iutimatiOn that he was
probably, a son Of Erin's Isle, he announced
himself a " Dutch aborer, and to impress the
idea that he was, truly, q laborer aud had the
interests, temporal aud spiritual, of that class
o.; heart, makes the novel suggestion that
church be erected On the cana, bank al George
town for the erclGsjcs use Of canal boatmen
To be a Dutch ab0rer is not at all, in our es-
timatiou, discreditable to him, but-a little
hard on the Teutons. And 10 another place
he alluies, with a good deal Of satisfaction, to
his having gotten through the war without
a scratch We believe he did steer through,
was not even gorel by his own OK aud we
DO not hesitate 90 DO him the Justice 70 attest
that his deeds in peace are not less renowned
and glorious than his achievements in war
Not SO much TO excite sympathy in lis own
bebalf-because he is masked behind a nom de
plme-as to prejudice a class against us, be
publishes his lack Of ingenuoUsuess-to putt
mldly-by styling himself a Laborer,"
which be is not, in the common acceptatiou of
the term. but, in reality, Capitalist CO.
partner 10 a large manufacturing establish
meut from which he receives his proportion
Of the profits, besides a competency in the way
Of salary f5r procuring that without which the
children Of Israel were compelled TO make
bricks. " Laborer is not wLa, he processes
TO be. In divers AMI devious ways be tried
70 conceal bis authorship Of unproyoked and
offensive attacks upon Us. That we have his
scalp dangling NJ our grille may be cause for
his " sore-healeiness, but not matter ofsur-
prise 10 the friends Of Mr.. JouN II. SrErpEa.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-10-27

Senator Hereford Tuesday introduced a
bill in the United States Senate for the repeal
Of the two principal clauses of the resumption
act, those which provide for the resumption Of
United States notes in excess Of $500 600 600,
and for the redemption of outstanding legal
tenders on and after January LIST, 1879.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-10-27

when the Democratic party gets posses
sion Of the Governmeut-and God speed the
day thorough Reform will be possible I'm
til then neither the hypocrites who cry reform.
but continue the old practices, nor the machine
men who hold and manage the offices and laugh
at eform, will accomplish any substantial
good"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-10-27
1NalSa min

Tn every respect superior to ony other prepara-
/ tiOn-can be mixed in two minutes with the
brush; will not rub or, scale or crack-One pack
age will cover from $50 to $50 square feet accord
ing to condition of wall preparation of walls
necessary. Saves time and temper. No skill re-
CURED in applying. For sale by
JAS. LAW. H00FF co.
4 NTI-RATTLERS. for carriages and buggies,
n for sale by JAS. LAW. H00FF co.
UTILITY and other Dust Pans, for saleby
l JAS. LAW. H00FF co.
WAL Protectors, Walters. Tea Trays Wine
w or Pitcher Trays. Crumb Trays and Brushes
for sale by JAS. LAW. H00FF & co,
GOAL Holds. all patterns, Coal Shovels, Fire
Y Carriers, Stove Polish. for sale by
JAS. LAW. H00FF 4 CO.
CAUSAGE Cutters and Filters. for sale by
= JAS. LAW. HO0FF co.
CUUSTER Onion Sets. for sale by
u JAS LAW. lI00FF CO.
DOCK Salt for sale by
X JAS. LAW. H0OFF d co.
T0DDER Irvine for sale by
Il JAS. LAW. H00FF co.
D0WDER, Shot. Caps. Wads, &c. for sale by
JAS. LAW. HOOFF & co.
HAMPER Baskets. for sale by
III JAS. LAW. fIOO0F co.
Oct q, 1877.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-10-27
VALUABLE PROPERTY
IN CHARLES1OWN
For Sale Privately.

HNHE BRICK DWELLING HOUSE on the cor
i ner of Congress and Water street in Charles
town, is for sale low and upon easy terms. 1t is a
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; Cutting Room, Corn House, Carriage
House and Hog Penal under one Roof; Brick
Smoke House. and large and Excellent Cistern.
Commodious Stable and Wood Yard. Choice
Fruit Trees upon the premises, consisting of BIT.
teen PEACH TREES, best yarietiesj four APPLE
TREES-Goden Pippin, Rambo, Sweet and
Dwarf, and extra early June Apples; Gooseber-
ries, Currants; six Green Gage and two Siberian
Crab Apple Trees-whte and Yellow No.
Hart Cherry Tree, two Morello do. Hops, AS.
paragus and large Hot Bed. The Garden Lot OF
Is acre-rich and productive.
Porches to Brick Structure and to the Wing
all in good repair. The lot under good fence, con-
tains about q of acre.
Price 81, 500 Cash or 81 ,600-One-third Cash,
and balance In two years, the deferred payments
to be secured by Deed Of Trust on the premises.
JOSEPH Ii. YESTERDAY.
Oct. 90, 1877.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-10-27

We thank Hon B. F. Martin for a hand
somely printed aud bound copy Of the Memo
rial Addresses delivered in the Senate and
House Of representatives. last December on
the Life aud Character Of the late Senator Al
len 7. Caperton Of West Virginia, published
by order Of Congress.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-10-27
Young Cattle Estray.

4 Steer and Heifer, twin Calves, yearlings in
y May, both red and muley,-the steer marked
with crop off right ear and overbt; the heiter
has white face, not marked-leit the premises OF
the subscriber about harvest. A liberal reward
will be given for information that will restore the
property to me. Information may be sent to
FREE Press Office
Oct. q. 1877. WM. c. RAMEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-10-27

Dispatches from London announce that Cleo
patra's Needle was abandoned during storm.
Is that sew?
Sew it seams the Cleopatra Needle, above
noticed as having been abandoned, was recov-
cred by an English ship.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-10-27
Loudoun County Items.
From the HaShingtomiGn {:

From the UdShingtOniGn
Mr. Thos F. Burch sold his " Cool Spring
farm, at private sale for $4,000, to Mr. Joseph
Reed, of England.
The Fair closed on Thursday, and was the
largest aud most interesting ever held in the
county.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-10-27

There Is a striking contrast, not at all favo-
rabe to the Republicans. in the action of the
Dem Gratis in the House of Representatives in
contested cases, and the conduct Of RcpubH-
can Senators regarding Democratic claimants
for seats in that body The revival of the
" bloody shirt programme ia not at all i'm
probable
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-10-27

Senator II c. Davis, of this State, has re-
neWed bis war upon the system of book-keep-
ius at the Treasury Department. lie is con-
WINGED 10 bis own mind, and hopes to convert
the country, if not the Republican Senate, to
the belief that wrongs have been committed,
and that false balances have been made by
Treasury officials.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-10-27

Charles w Button, Esq, e the Lynch
burg JvgHjln, has been quite IN for several
weeks. but we are pleased 90 see by late is
sue Of his paper that be Is very far removed
from iucomPeteucy to defend himself against
the assaults Of meudacious persons who would
rob him Of bis fair name. Mr. Button is the
conservative candidate for a seat in the Lesjs-
4ture 20 represent the city Of Lynchburs -
We hope be viii be triumphautly elected lie
IS an honor % Virginia and viii be wise il the
councils q tLe Ola Commonwealth.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-10-27

Miss Alice Blaine, the daughter of Senator
Blaine, was wounded on Saturday by the pre-
mature discharge Of toy pistol. Senator
Blaine has been i'll, partly in consequence of
the above
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-10-27

Rev. Dr. VIM E. Mur,ey, Of the N. T..
Church, South, great pulpit orator ana
prominent as Lecturer. died at Jouesbor5
Tennessee, suddenly, on Tuesday morning
His last appointment was Carondolet street
Church, New Orleans which he was Obliged
o. re,irlu.sL Oh account of ~ health.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-10-27

\ bite from rattleSuake is sometimes not
more dangerous than severe cough or cold.
A weIl-merited reputation has DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup, and this remedy is sold by all drug
gists. Price % cents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-10-27

The Baltimore City election on Wednesday
after an unusually active and excited contest,
resulted 10 the election Of Cl. Kane, the Dem
ocratc nominee fr Mayor, md IN the triumph
Of all the Democratic candidates fr the City
Council Col Kanes majority 1881 over
Mr. Joseph Thompson, the workingmeus can
dilate The total vote Of the city was ST.
O9l, Of which C.l Kane received SO. lsS, Mr..
Thompson 1867. aad Mr.. Warte,i $50
The election was characterized Jy good order.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-10-27
LOST.

SMALL box containing Grey Hair and a
~ Letter was lost on the Leetown road on We'd
nesdav. The finder will be rewarded upon its de-
liver at the FREE PRESS OFFICE.
Oct 81, 1871
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-10-27

Rev. f. T, Baird, late Secretary Of the Presby-
terrain Committee of Publication was put on trial
at Richmond on the 18th and acquitted pros
ecution abandoned the case.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-10-27

Hon. H. G. Davis Of the United States SEN
ate viii please accept our acknowledgment
Of the receipt Of, and thanks for, public docu-
ments, among them bound copy of the Ad-
dresses delivered in Congress in memory Of Hon.
Allen I. Caperton, late Senator from this State.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-10-27

President Hayes will visit the Richmond
Fair on the 3Oth A State Dinner will be Civ
en- him at the Executive Mansion on Wednes-
day.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-10-27
Good Templars.

VNHERE will be a Special Meeting of Shenan-
andoah Lodge. No. 80, !. o. G. T., on MON
DAY NIGHT 10Th inst, at o'clock, 7. NJ. \
full attendance is desired.
GEO. b. H00FF,
Oct. q, 1877. Secretary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-10-27

The whole delegation to the Virginia House
Of Delegates nominated by the primary on
Tuesday, in Richmond, favor the Moffett liquor
tax law. The successful candidates are Gen.
Joseph Il. Anderson, B. C. Gray, Vim. Writ
Henry, ). II Pullian and G. X. Crutchfeld.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-10-27
Cook Stove For Sale.

A SECONDHAND No. Cook Stove, with
n fixtures, for sale very low. Apply at the
Oct II, 1877. FREE PRESS OFFICE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-10-27

Silas Morris and Louisa Lawson. convicted
Of participating in the murder Of David Law
son, in Rockingham County, who were to have
been hanged on the 23rd and 30th of this
month, have been respited until tie Dist Of
December.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-10-27

West Nirginia's quota Of the Peabody school
fund for this year will be only $4,000. Last
year :, QOc was received.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-10-27

Rev W w. Duncan has declined the prcs-
deucy of Randolph Macon College, Va, to
which he was recently elected.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-10-27
WEST VA. UNIVERSITY.
House for Rent.

HNHE Dwelling 10 the Eastern suburb Of Chaf'e''
town lately occupied by Mr. V. N. fif9I'. 4.
for rent from the present time until April J. ~,
Good Lot attached, upon which is Stable ~
tern, DC.
Apply to .,,,
JOSEPH TRAPNELL,
J. NJ MASON,
June ., 1871. Trustees Of \. W haNA'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-10-27
n l. w BAKERY
AND
CONFECTIONERY.

I'M undersigned has opened new Bakery and
Confectionery on Main street one door West
of the PRESBYTERIAN Church, and will furnish the
citizens of Charlestown with
FRESH BREAD AND ROLLS DAILY,
serving the same to customers at their doors He
will also keep for sale all kinds of Cakes Pies,
&C., of his own production, together with a choice
line of Confectionery Goods. Being experienced
in the business, he has no hesitancy in pronounc-
ing his ability TO please the most iastdous. and
therefore respectfully solicts portion of the pa
tronage OF the community.
GEO. r. KELLER.
October 81, IST7-v
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-10-27

The pastoral relation of Rev ! II Moore
and the Presbyterian Church, Washington,
Kentucky, has been dissolved.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-10-27
b. st Family Flour.

WILL be delivered in paper sacks to persons
w in Cbarestown, at the rate Of Seven Dol
lars per barrel during present quotations of wheat:
and the price will be diminished or increased on
according to the changes in wheat quotations
hope to be able to give entire satisfaction TO all
who patronize me.
JAMES ". ROWLAND.
Oct 20, ISL. Charlestown Mil.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-10-27
MANTU A-DIAKING

conducted in all its branches. The bes. Of the
Fashion Books kept for the inspection of custom
crs. In addition, she has on hand and is con-
stantly receiving all the LATE STYLES, and is
ready to do work in her zine in the most approved
style.
October 81, lS77-2m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-10-27
Lessons In Music.
Powder and Shot,
WanSutta Shirts

CUSTOM Made. 2lOO thread Linen Fronts
y all complete, and a perfect fit guaranteed,
for sale by c. W. RUSSELL.
Oct. 5, 1877.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-10-27

By coal mine explosion near Glasgow over
two hundred miners, it is believed, were killed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-10-27
Flashes from the Foreign Fight.

The London Daily Ne,rs states that Is 900
men and forty cannon were captured 10y the
Russians in their recent victory over Ghazi
Moukhtar.
The Russian loss in carrying Alaiia Dash
on the 18th instant is officially reported to be
l.44l killed aud wounded. The losses on
other parts Of the battle field are not stated
IL You want your Baby to look bright do
not put it 20 sleep with Auianum when rest
less, but use Dr.. Bulls Baby Syrup. % cents
a bottle.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-10-27
saturday, october 81, 1877.
Dearh Of Mr. James w. Beller.

g. There is a Reaper whose name is Death,
And. with his sickle keen,
Nc reaps the bearded grain az a breath,
And the flowers that grow between.
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-16
Punch and Richard Ill.

When we last saw this great drama, melo-
drama, comedy or farce of "Punch"-for it con-
tains in itself the elements of all these kinds
we had lately been to see "Richard ILL.," and
could not help being vastly struck with the re
semblance between the two Productions
In the heroes of both pieces we find the same
qualities of deformity, xuberant animal spirits,
daring, craft, command, remorselessness. want
of conscience. and capah,lity, nevertheless, of
being overcome by the terrors of the superb at
ural world The drama of Punch opens mo re-
suddenly than that of Richard, for the hero is
already not only husband, but a father, and
the first of his crimes is his throwing his infant
out at window, with every appearance OF reck-
less mirth.
But this is triflipg difference compared with
the resemblance IN the following incident of
wife murder, an incident trest-d with greater
holiness in Punch than in Richard, For
Pouch, instead OF going about 10 set it forth
that Judy his wife is sick and like TO die strikes
her down at once, and so makes speedy eud
of the business. Then comes the slayipg Of the
Beadle, which clearly answers 10 that of Hast
'ngs in kichard, and, like that indicates the
supreme resolve of the hero to reject all author
ity but his own.
The death of neighbor Brown may be sup
posed to correspond to that of Rivers, while
the disposal of joey, the light, shallow scoffer,
evidently answers to that of Buckinp ba a.
Tue foreigner who is got rid of in the same ex-
pedtious way, by the use of a staff, which
Punch has evidently chosen as being s'soupd
and not too heavy" is less easily accounted for
and the same reason which has prevented rs
from hiding the murder of Puncb's infant
imsged in that of Richards nephews, fear of
seeming to make discoveries at any cost stops
us from searching here for a com parison. This
We can the more easily give up as the awaken
ing OF terror, if not conscience, in the hero by
the same,
The final catastrophe is, it is true, different,
but the desperate combat preceding it is found
in either instance; and there are, we fancy.
many people who would like toI see Richard
end Ike Punch With the triumph of one figure
who has kept the stage secure tbroupb ali the
play.-London Erdnainer