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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18
Death of Edmund I. Lee, Esq.

EDMUND l. LEE, Esq, died suddenly at bis
residence, Iceland near Shepherdstown, on
Friday night, August 10th. He was the
eldest son Of the late Edmund Lee, of Alex
andria, and a grandson Of Richard Henry Lee,
who in the Continental Congress moved the
famous resolution for American independence
Mr.. Lee was lawyer by profession, and at
the time of bis death the oldest practitioner in
Jefferson county. His former residence, Bed
ford also near Shepherlstown, was one Of
the houses burned by Gen Hunter during the
war. Nlr. Lee, though in his S3rd year, re-
tanned bis mental aud physical powers almost
intact, and on the morning Of the 10th attend
ed the confirmation service held in the Episco-
pal Church of Shepherdstown by Bishop
White. He was the brother of Cassius f.
Lee, of Alexandria, Col. Richard Il. Lee,
Of Clarke and Charles Lee, of Loudouu coun-
ty, Va, all lawyers.
We append the Tribute of his brethren of
the Bar:
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18

Supreme Court of Appeals.


Since OUT last the following causes were con-
sijered:
Carskadon and others rs. Torreyson and
others, from Mineral county; a Consent order
was entered, submitting the matters in dispute
70 three arbtrators.
State rs. b. & or. r. Co, from Mineral
county; motion to dismiss was fled and case
continued.
Mcclure rs. johnson; PendIeton county 5
continued.
C,a,ncy rs. Hopkins PendletOn county )
continued.
Phares rs Saunders; Pendleton cornty
continued.
William French rs Florence French Hamp-
shire county; argued aud submitted Hon. j..
J. jacob for Appellant, and Holmes Conrad
for Appellee.
A writ Of error was allowed in the case Of
Crumbacker cs. Seabrisht, from Wheeling.
Gates & Bro rs Cragg and Smoot, Kanaw-
ha county submitted.
keystone Bridge Co ts Lewis Summers and
others, Kanawha county submitted.
Appeals were allowed in cases of Bradford
Is. McConihay and others, Kanawha county,
aud Yeattr rs. Allen. Doddridse county.
Rowland rs Rowland, Mercer county; ar
suei and submitted.
Blwyer VS.. Knapp aud Martin, Greenbrier
county; submitted.
johnson rs. jarrett, Greeubrier county, sub
mjtted.
d. T. Johnston Of Mercer, and J. D. John
ston and J b Peck, Of Giles county, Virginia,
were admitted to practice.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18
A Correspondent Oft the Baltimore Sun, wri.

a Correspondent Of the Baltimore Ssn wri-
ting from Shepherdstown on the 18th, says
John Williams, formerly a member of Ash
by's cavalry, met his death few days since,
near Shcpherdstown. He had gone in compa-
ny with some other men who were threshing a.
a farm near Swan Pond, in Jefferson county, to
the home Of a man by the name Of Bowers,
who had made himself obnoxious to the peo-
pie Of the neishborhool by living with the
wife Of another man aud conducting himsclfin
a disreputable manner, for the purpose Of dri-
wing him away. The party undertook to stone
his house, and Williams was fatally shot by
Bowers and died a few days afterwards. Will
liams was wounded in the war eight different
tirros
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18
Flashes from the Foreign Fight.

The Russians have been driven from all To-
calities South of the Balkans.
Sulieman Pashas advance has been impeded
by bad weather.
The Turks claim to have inflicted loss Of
10000 upon the Russians by the last military
operation South Of the Balkans
On the Asiatic side fighting is reported at
Bltonm and a great exodus of Circassaus
from the Caucasus in going on in view Of the
withdrawal Of the Turkish expedition.
The Greek cabinet has decided to under
take certain naval preparations, and will ask
for a special credit of 10000 900 drachmas.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18
40IIC& STRENGTHENING PlBFEl7IS

are unsurpassed BY any other native Wine. Being
the pure juice Of the grape, produced under N',
Speer's own personal supervision, H. purity aL!
genuneness are guaranteed. The yOuugest cha
may partake Of it, generous qualities, and tl'
weakest invalid use II u advantage. b pafue.
ularly beneficial To the aged and debtaied. srd
suited u the various ailments that ali.ct u
weaker sex. Its, in every respect, WlNE ~
BE RELIED on.
INyALTD's USE sPEER's PORT CRAZE
WINE. FEMALES USE sPEEg'S POST
GRAPE WINE. WEAKLY PERSONS FlsD
A BENEFIT BY ITS USE.
Speer's Wines in Hospitals are preferred 70
other wines.
Sold BY Druggists generally, who also ssIi
Spcer's standard Wine Biitcrs. Trade supphea
by all wholesale dealers. See that the signature
Of Alfred Speer, Pasaic, y. j., Is over the cork
Of each bottle.
ALFRED SPEER'S Mount Prospect YineyaroJ
New Jersey. Office, No. 81, Warren St, y. J.
For Sale By c. L. BELIEF.
July IL, 1917.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18
4 dispatch from Charleston saws.

Monday evening. while cannonading on the
pubic levee over the result of the election in
favor of Charleston, one of the cannon burst
and threw one piece, weighing 233 pounds,
over a four story block, which lighted on Vir-
giuia street. Some small pieces were thrown
in every direction. One weighing sixteen
pounds was thrown the distance of three
squares, lighting back of Court street-several
pieces FILLING into the river. Although there
were hundreds on the street, fortunately no
one was hurt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18

The Willoughby Drill has been greatly improv-
ed for this year. Farmers in want of Firstcass
Drill should see il before buying any Of the other
drills offered by Agents. Ii has extra wide
Wheels an improvement over the narrow wheels
heretofore used.
1t has gum feeders working in such manner
that it will not choke, break the grains, nor feed
in an irregular manner.
II has gum springs that allow it to sow over all
distinctions, without stoppage or breaking, put
ting in the grains close up to the obstruction.
Itsows readily, Wheat, Rye, Oats, Grass Seed,
and all kinds of Fertilizers
1t can be thrown in and out Of gear without
stopping the team.
1t can be regulated in an instant 20 sow great
or lees quantity, even whilst the Drill is in mo-
ton.
1t sows up hill, down hill, or side hill, with the
same regularity and precision.
Ii has a surveyor. which shows exactly the a.
mount sown. When the Drill has the hose hoist
ed, the surveyor does not turn.
The Drill has been greatly improved in the past
year. and the many hundred farmers who have
bought and used the Drill say il is PERFECT.
Among the different styles made to suit all
counties, the Manuiacturersare building this wear
in addition to their regular Drill, one with Shafts
like cart, so that three horses may be worked
abreast, thus suitng farmers having sandy and
yielding soil, very billy ground. The
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18
Five Cents Reward

TINE abovc reward will be paid for any informa
ton leading TO the exposuere OF the party who
cut the name OF W. H. n. Roper from the notice
of the Clerk of the Court Of Jefferson County,
and posted at the front door OF the Court House
in Charlestown. The said notice was to the eject
that W. IL. H. Roper had given a deed to Logan
0sburn on certain property.
Aug. Is, IS77-lt. HENRY F. SCHULTZ.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18
The Nomination of Col. Holiday.

\ better man. a purer patriot. truer \'r-
ginian than Holiday could not have been Sc
lccteL Throughout, the State be is known as
a man of spot,ess integrity, exalted talllts,
and an honor that Scorus the arts Of the poatl-
elan aud the suJ,eriuges Of The demagosue,-
Virginia can boast Of many gallant and TALENT
cd sons, bu, T. WI. Holiday would lose
nothing by comparison with the loit!est soul IN
rhe Commonwealth says the Norfolk IW-
yn.Gn, aud our sentiments are expressed to a
dot.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18

On Thursday morning Of last week the Sher-
iff Of Washington county, Md, aided by L. S.
Troops arrested eight Of the boatsnen on the
canal charged with arson in burning boat
some two weeks since. The men were taken
to Hagerstown. A company of regulars, off
GERS and privates, waded the Potomac at Sir
Johns Run to make the arrests. Others have
since been arrested.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18

Mrs Constance G. Peterkin, wife of Rev.
Geo. w. Peterkin, Of Alexandria, died in that
city Friday night. She was the daughter Of
Cassius F. Lee, Esq, of Seminary Hill, and,
had many relatives and friends who will be
panied to hear of her early death
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18
VIRGINIA FEMALETNsTaTUTE
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA,

DEV. r. II. PHILLIPS, Rector, assisted by a
IL full corps of experienced officers. The SD
annual session will commence Sept 18th, 1871
Buildings spacious, with gas and hot and cold
water Heated by steam. Extensive grounds
Patronage from 10 States. School first class
Terms moderate. Seven churches within 3 min
utes' walk For catalogue address the Rector.
July %, lST7-4t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18

The Baltimore ana Ohio Railroad Company
denies the charge that it has preseutad a bill
to the general government for transportation
Of United States troops over its road for the
protection Of its property.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18

The Wheeling Register ia referring to tie
relative prco Of dour and wheat, speaks Of
some Of the fancy brands at fancy prices mot
only as making biscuits as white as The crystal
flakes Of snow whileon their rambling descent
from tie realms above and before they have
an opportunity forever the miautest speck to
taraish their immaculate garb, but as sweet as
well we VIII put it mild and say the nectar
r Joyc AMI as light rs elder down.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18

There is a great famine in India. Five
hundred thousand people have died. and a
million and a half are being fel 10y public
charity. Il is thought the famine will rage
with intensity for six months longer. The
famine area contains Is OOo, 600 people. and a
large proportion are dependent for their daily
bread on the exertious aud activity Of those
who transport grain % the country.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18

GGNCLAIR'S Propellors- hay, straw and fod-
y der Cutters, ranging in price from Sl7 t, S5j,
for sale by DUKE h GALLAHLK.
HRAIN BAGS, Half Bushels. Brooms, Irvine
N Rope, Bath Brick. for sale by
DUKE h GALLAlIER.
TE7IN Cans and Can Wax for sale by
DUKE h GALLAHER.
NUAN0 Drill Spouts for sale by
II DUKE q GALLAHER.
G0LUBLE Sea Island Guano-a splendid Wheat
} ) manure. for sale by
Aug. Is, 1877. DUKE d GALLAllER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18
THE ADVANTAGES
of the
HDHg HILL

OYEG BROADCAST SOWING
are so generally known by our farmers-as to the
yield aud saving OF grain-that it is hardly neces-
sary 10 mention this point.
BY recent invention. an Attachment can be
made at cost of about i've dollars, which will
enable the driver, sitting upon the machine, 70
hoist the shovels without stopping or getting of,
thus doing away with the extra hand usually
used in Drilling.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18
FRANK BECKwITH,
Secretary.

Every effect must have a cause; so Boils,
Pimplcs, etc, are the result of poor blood
Purify the blood by using Dr. Bulls Blood
Mixture aud bauish such eruptions as those
named.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18
SCHOOL NOTICE.

TIME County Board of Examiners viii meet In
the Stone School House at Charlestown, on
MONDAY, THE 10Th INSTANT, and at the 70
tomac District School House at Shepherdstown,
on WEDNESDAY, THE 22nd INSTANT, Tor the
purpose of examining applicants for certlhca,es
~ teach in the Public Schools of the county, for
next school year. Hour of meeting. 8 o'clock 4. N.
JOHN HESS,
County Superintendent of Schools;
Aug. Is, 1871. Jeh. Go. W. va
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18
PROFESSOR WILSON says of thi, Guano:

II
"The 9Oi per cent. Of anhydrous sulPhuric
acid, nearly one-hith OF the whole mixture IN ITS
dilute form as found 20 be most effective for ag-
ricultural purposes, is controlling evidence OF
the solubility and the activity Of the Guano. The
percentage of this important constituent must, IN
great measure, determine the value Of all ierti-
lizcrs when as in your case it is only used to de-
compose the phosphate of lime, and not added as
salt cake.
81 agree with Prof IIusford that beyond the
ANALYSIS of a fertilizer, the best evidence OF its
value is the continued of it in sections, and by
the same farmers through number OF years
This should be gratifying to you to know that
from year 20 year YOU have succeeded by close
scrutiny of your works and judicious selection OF
material, after long experience to have been
able 20 attain this eminence.
This fertilizer has all the value YOU claim for
il. !is perfect in every respect, and you have
kept the standard to what it has been in former
years."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18
FOR SALE.

JHAvE for sale MULE of fine size, that WORKS
fbresbing Machine. HORSEPOWER, for or
horses; aCHAMpION REAPER AND NOW tn,
and lot of Seasoned White Oak WAuoH
STIFF, OATS and TIMOTHY HAY, on reason
able terms, JAMES NJ DIV
August Is, 1877.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18

The Richmond E'qairer remarks that
General James y. Walker uttered a uobley
ealogy Of himself,han we could expect to frame
when he expressed the sentiment that Repu-
dniion is theit-compulsory re-adjustmeut
highway robbery"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18
G o n V EN- 10 \
or THE
YlIIG MEIS GHlIS7IAJ ASSOCIATION.
AT
KERNEYSVILLE, B. e O. RAILROAD,
AUGUST 24-2G, 1877.
PROGRAMME:
FRIDAY. 24h.

Friday 24h.
M: Devotional Exercises and Organization
Of Convention. Z. NJ. Devotional EXERCISE
SATURDAY, 25h.
a. NJ: Half hour Devotional Exercises and
Discussion Of the following topics: What is the
work Of the Young Mems Christian Association ?
How best conduct our meetings 10 make them al
tractive to the Young? How shall the Bible be
used in Association? PIP NJ Devotional
Exercises and further discussion OF topics s p.
NJ. Religious Exercises.
SUNDAY, 2Gh.
A. NJ: Prayer Meeting 1917 A. NJ: Ser
mon. 219 =. NJ. Sunday School Mass Meeting
~ p. NJ: Young Mems Mass Meeting. sP. :
Platform Services.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18
EOR SALE.

4 TWO-STORY FRAME DWELLING, WITH
a STORE ROOM on first floor, together with
Stable aud other Out Buildings: also a one-story
Frame Building suitable for a Shop. Excellent
Garden attached. Situated on Main street, in
Charlestown. For price and terms apply to
DUKE Il GALLAHER.
August IS, 1877.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18

To Mothers Should the Baby BE suffering
with any Of the disorders of Babyhood use Dr.
Bulls Baby Syrap at once for the trouble %
cents per bottle
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18

SwEET POTATOES just received and for sale
> by PHIL. T. R0HR.
Aug. Is, 1871.
ERESH Oranges and Lemons. just received and
1 for sale by GUSTAV BROWN.
'ENHE cheapest and best Walking Canes eyer
4 brought to town, for sale by
August Is, 1871. GUSTAV BT0WN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18

The superior merits of this Guano is attested by
scores OF those who have used it and are well
satisfied it repays all who use it,
For Sale by
DUKE & GALLARER,
Charcs;own.
Agents for Jefferson County, West Va.
August Ii, 1871.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18

rJ'HIS Justly celebrated native Wine !. naos
from the juice Of the Oporto Grape, raised 10
this country. Its invaluable
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18
STONEWARE.
1000 Jars and Churn :.

H,1G,1,2, 4, 8, G, l. s, Q and 10 Gallons
1,9l5 MILK PANS AND POTS, for sale by
Liberal discount to Merchants.
August Is, 1871. W. EBY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18
Tho virginia Nominattons.

The grand final result Of the Convention at
Ri, hmond was the nomination Of Col. T. W.
NJ, Holiday, Of Winchester, for Governor;
Gen. james \. Walker Of Pulaski, for 1t. CO.
vernon; and Hon. L. T. Daniel for Attorney
General aud the adoption, without opposi-
The Arizona sentinel., 1877-07-14
A San Diego paper says

For new animal on this coast, the editor of the Yuma SENTINEL bucks quite well, and bucks all the time.
 It refers to our efforts to get a telegraph line from here to Mo- have. Candor enough to admit that anything is done well at Yu- ma is a new feature in San Diego journalism. Don't know what is considered neWn over there, but we have raised a family of boys on this coast, the youngest of whom has already forgotten more than the News man ever knew. We havese sheep herd ed where snew" San Diego stands, and expect to see it done again if her people keep on leav- ing for Arizona and elsewhere in search of grub.
The Arizona sentinel., 1877-07-14

The Atlanta, (Ga.) Constitution is veIy much disturbed by a ru- nor that the army headquarters of the department of the South are to be removed from that city to Louisville. 1t refers, in so many words, 10 the money value" of their presence.
 Northern bayOnets" have some attraction for our southern friends after all. When dnring the war there was too much northern despotism" in California for some of the Knights of the Golden Cir cle, they sought freedom in Ari- zona and went to filling army con- tracts for Carleton's column. In Los Angeles County it was noto riOus that TO one got a chance to make any money out of army business unless he was consp1c- uous for denouncing "coershin" and "Linkum's hireIins." Prin- ciple is big thing to blow about, but interest is what they all act unnn
The Arizona sentinel., 1877-07-14
YUMA A. T. SATURDAY, JULY A. 1877

IT is a real pleasure to read a copy of a live newspaper. Such a one is the San Francisco "PoSt." :" Started some three or four years ago, with little capital but a good deal of brains, it was partly lifted on to it's feet by it's own printers, who subscribed literally for it's stock. It took an active and fear less political stand, and to-day is a power in the land. For all of which much credit is due it's edi- torial and local staff.
The Arizona sentinel., 1877-07-14
Rastlesnakes in Arizona.

We have heard much talk about the snakes in this Territory, but most of it comes from men who either have never been here or have never seen a snake here. During eight years residence in the country we have only heard Of one human being having been injured by rattlesnakes; that was an Indian who was bitten in the forehead by one at Castle Dome Landing and died from inc effects.
 Wm. Ford, a blacksmith at PhOe- nix, was bitten in the hand by one with which he was playing, but recovered. A rattlesnake five or six feet long attracts attention enough to be talked about ali along the road. The venomous little "side-wiperS" are said to have been numero US around Yuma un. til cleaned out by the hogs. We have not seen one here for five years and have heard of very few. Last summer we travelled on foot over two months in Yavapai county and on the Gila. During the whole time we saw not one rattlesnake. Meeting Dud More land in July, up in the Bradshaw mountains, we found his experi- ence corr0borated ours. He at. tributed their disappearance to the fires which have swept thro' those mountains for several years. Along the Gila old residents say they used to be numerous, now they are rare. In fact there are more rattlesnakes to-day in Yolo county, Cal, than in all Arizona. There is snake in this county which we have never seen else where. It rarely exceeds four feet in length, is slender and of dull brown color. It is very gentle and perfectly harmless to man, though a very destroying angel" on rat tlesnakes. We have heard both Indian and Mexican names for it, but can not give them. It is a welcome guest am ong the Yuma Indians, who actually grieve over the death of one, They say that in the long ago years the river bottoms were scarcely habitable during the summer months on account of rattlesnakes. Then came these others and have al- most eXterminated them. The destroyer is not venomous, but overcomes the rattler by superior strength and activity. Out of eight years here we have passed more time than would make two full years, travelling on foot and horse, prospecting, hunting and
The Arizona sentinel., 1877-07-14

GRAND OPENING. Lord & Williams, Tucson, Arizona. Will display for public inspection one
 of the Largest and Most Attractive Stocks Ever brought to this market. They have arranged to have arrive Monthly complete assortment of such goods as the people of Arizona may want
 and they can sell them at Wholesale and Retail, CHEAPER than they can be afforded from any other market, not excepting
 the much extolled Guaymas
 Route. Wo haUa fsL-an ocrao;a1 ,,o;ns {o ir,ro~f fine goods. such as we can warrant, and in the line of
 NICE THINGS TO EAT. We have endeavored to cater to the tastes
 of all.
 We have complete stock of Dress Goods, Gents' Furnishing Goods, Clothing
 Hats, Hardware,
 Carpets, Gum Goods, Drugs and Medicines, Boots and Shoes, Crockery, Groceries and
 Provisions,
 and a complete assortment of 5uElerS' Goods. Close buyers will find it to their advan- tage to examine our goods and prices before purchasing elsewhere.
 LORD & WILLIAMS.
The Arizona sentinel., 1877-07-14

A TEXAS DEsPERADO SHOT TIC PIECEs.-Bill Posey, long time Texas desperado, has passed in his checks. The following thrill ing account of his taking off is a good picture of the hellish nature of this class of men. Lately he went to Okmulgee, Indian Terri tory, to have a finger amputated. and left for home in the evening Captain Thearpee was ordered to follow and take him alive or dead. As he SWOre he would never be taken alive, this was no easy task, and the result shows it was no idle boast of POsey. The Captain followed his trail with two picked assistants, and came up with him on Pulecat creek, near the Arkan- sas river, and ordered him to sur render. Posey was armed with a sixteen-shooting Henry rifle and two revolvers. He informed the officer that he would never sur render and drew down his rife. A lucky shot broke his right arm, and it dropped by bis side. Draw ing @ revolver with his left he fired two shots, when a charge of buckshot tore off his left shoulder, completely disabling him. He charged on the captains horse at full speed, knocking the captain and horse over the bluff. Another charge of buckshot struck Posey in the thigh. and his nose was shot off, and still he refused to surrender, till bullet struck his lower jaw and went up, crushing through his brain, and he fell dead from his horse. He lay where he fell till the next day, when he was buried on Sunday last by the citizens.
The Arizona sentinel., 1877-07-14
Wholesale and Retail,

CHEAPER than they can be afforded from any other market, not excepting the much eXtoIed Guaymas
 Route.