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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-10
No Extra Session.

public meeting at Huntingdon, in this
State, recently favored an extra session Of the
legislature. Speaker Gibson was present aud
advocated the proposition The Wheeling
Register thinks it unJeniable tha, there is
plenty Of work 90 DO, bu, admits that the pub
Tic sentiment Of the State is adverse to any such
extra converting of that body and in the lat
Ter it is undoubtedly correct Let the gaps"
left open last winter remain 50 unit, the reyu-
lar session rather than by an extra convention
in attempting 30 repair them run the risk Of
throwing the whole field open 30 wildcat
schemes. Recalling the legislation Of last
winter we are reminded Of a little story. \
boarjer reflected upon the quality and quauti-
~ Of butter upon the table by helping him
self sparingly. politely remarking Il will
10, wha, there is Of it, and there is plenty of
i, such as il is.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-10
Death oil senator Morton.


Senator O T Morton, Of Iudiana, died at his
home, in Indianapolis, on Thursday, NOvem-
Der lst.
The funeral obsequies took place on Mon
day, and were numerouSly attended by distin-
guished persons from abroad, whilst there was
a general outpouring Of the citizens of Indian
apolis and the immediate country around that
city. The floral tribstes are represented as
magnificent, and all the arrangements for the
final ceremonies on a splendid scale. The SER
mon was a panegyric--proaounced with pa
thos and in all the rhetorical elegancies at the
command OF the preacher. Among other
things be said;
Senator Morton, in common with ali pub
lie men, lived two lives, one Of them WAS be-
fore the public eye, the other was not. 1t oc-
Cured also in his case, as is not uncommon,
that the life he lived i9 public became so con-
spicuous that men almost forgot he was living
any other life. lie was 50 large a figure In the
Senate that il was not remembered that he was
ANYTHING in his own home. His observed life
was crowded with such vast affairs that few
ever inquired whether he ever kissed his chill
dren or whether he had any children. The
world saw in him 50 much power that it did
not ask whether he had tenderness as well. Ii
charged him with ambition, but did not credit
him with love
The prominence he gave in bis public acts
of undissuised hatred Of the South aud South
rous obscured all that might have been or pos
sibly was noble 10 him, and whilst We do not
exult in his death we do not deplore him as we
should if be had dealt justly and kindly with
Us as a people, nor regard his demise a nation
al calamity. 10 say that We did would be
sheer hypocrisy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-10
Heaping Honors.

Rev Dr. John Poisal, the recently elected
Chaplain Of the House Of Representatives, has
been appointed Private Secretary to Col. Kane,
the newly elected Mayor of Baltimore, and has
sisnj6,l his acceptance by a letter. The ten
Der of this position is in terms highly ccmpli-
mentary to Dr. Poisal aud eredisable to CJl.
Kane. His letter says:
You must not imagine that in asking you
90 reGnqniSh the distinguished position you
now 6,l-chaphiu to Congress Of the United
States am in the slightest degree inappre-
ciative of the high honor attaching to it, eSpe-
cially in view of the manner in which YOU
were called 70 it, 50 complimentary TO your
self and so extremely gratifying to your hosts
Of Maryland friends, with whom you had been
50 long and may say in such afectouate &C
cord in general Sympathes. Indeed, II = the
very fact Of my knowledge Of the existence Of
such SympathieS between yourself and the
great bulk OF our people, and the belief that
the desire is a mutual one that these relations
should as far rs possible, be peTpetuated, and
the further belief that your acceptance Of the
position referred % would greatly conduce TO
that end by euarging the sphere Of your use
fulness thar have prompted the to this action. ~
The acceptance Of this position by Dr. Poi
sal uecessitates his relinquishment OF his post
as chaplain, bu; we are not informed whether
or not it will sever his pastoral relations with
his congregation at Martnsburg.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-10
Planetary Display.

4 remarkably beautiful planetary display
Was visible in the heavens Saturday night,
Mars ADD Saturn being 10 conjunction, ap-
parenty so close together that one seemed al
most blended ia the other. Though to the
naked eye apparently 50 close, Saturn being
nine hundred millions miles from the sun, and
Mars on'y about one hundred and for'y-tsree
millions, they were really apart the moderate
distance Of seven huudreJ aud City seven mil
lions Of miles Mars is moving Al the spCei Of
sIty-three thousaud miles an hour, and Saturn
travelling IN bis orbit twen,y-one thousand
ni!esiu tbssane time. Thus Mars being nearest
% the earth makes him gain IN bis progress
upon Saturn a1d widen the distance nightly.
Whilst this phenomenon was visible, early 10
the evening, Venus aud Jupiter could be seen
sinking 10 Che west, also apparently prox,mst-
ing each otter Many persons viewed tie
celestial display ,sitl great apparent interest.
This Friday. evening these hstt two named
y'auc's r.,l l9 .a c..i1-,i.o.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-10
Warm Commentator.

To restore fraternity fellowship and conf
dcnce between the different sections Of the
Uuiou will 20 far towards reviving that pros
perity 10 business for which the whole country
pants, and that seems to be the mission Of
President HAYES, aud thus far he has, in prac-
teal wisdom. surpassed all the politicians Of
the day. From the start he took brave, in
dependent, patriotic course. He blazed bis
way through all the prejudices and rancors Of
the mere politicians, aud the people $, once
discerning the difference between him aud the
POLITICAL hacks, gave him their confidence
says the Richmond Wing.
We sincerely trust it has not been misplaced
To be on the safe side, however, the people in
several Of the Northern States on Tuesday
placed and retained the power in the hands of
the Democratic party, whose policy Mr.. Hayes
has, 10 a measure, been pursuing.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-10
Delinquent Lands.

Lands are advertised ior sale in numerous
sounlies Of this State Cor the payment Of taxes.
n this county no other notice is given than by
posting a, the door d toe C0ur, House If
there were 20 newspapers in the county this
x'cads method Of notice migLs be excusable
We Will state for the public information, that
the lands described in the lists made ont are
% be sold Cor Tie taxes of 1875, aud Spur
chased By private individuals will be decided
% them after the expiration Of one year, Uu-
less sooner redeemed. Ii not purchased by
private parties they will be bid 10 fOr the State
by the sberitfs, and after a year has elapsed
will be sold absolutely for the benefit Of the
school fund. To other counties Of the st te
these lists are published in TIE uevspaPers-
Are the lands in Jefferson less valuable to
owners than those elsewhere, that a simple no.
tice at the courthouse door, not likely to be
seen by parties most interested and liable to
be mu.ilated OF destroyed altogether, 5 DEEM
oi sufficient? Ow0ers Of some Of these lands
exposed for sale or .be payment Of delinquent
taxes may be nou-resiIeuts, aud under the i'm
preston that they are not in arrears for taxes.
Unhitbful agents may have neglected to pay,
or by accident or otherwise payment may have
been overlooked Is il Just 20 sci! such prop
er:y upon inadequate notice
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-10

The elections on Tuesday are decidedly ia
vorable to those who desire good government
and consequent public tranquility and general
prosperity The things that tended to peace
have long been id from the eyes of the peo-
pie Of some Of the Northern States. Another
of the great States Of the Union, Pennsylva-
MIA, has followed the example of Ohio, and
wheeled into the Democratic line. Virginia
has the proud distinction Of elcctiug, without
opposition, a state ticket composed Of men Of
high order of ability, men Of uutarniShed
public aud private character, men distinguish
ell for valor in the field aud integrity under all
circumstances. With Gov. Holiday, 1t. Gov.
Walker, and Attorney General Field, the hon
or Of the Old Commonwealth is secure.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-10
VALUABLE PROPERTY
IN CHARLESTON
For sale Privately.

THE BRICK DWELLING HOUSE on the cor
/ 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 a large and Excellent Cistern.
Commodious Stable and Wood Yard. Choice
Fruit Trees upon the premises. consisting of NJ
teen PEACH TREES, best varieties; four APPLE
TREES-Goden Pippin, Rambo, Sweet and
Dwarf, and extra early June Apples Gooseber-
rcs, Currnuts; six Green Gage and two Siberian
Crab Apple Trees-whte and yellow; No.
Hart Cherry Tree, two Morello do. 4; Hops, As.
paragus and large Hot Bed. The Garden Lot OF
= acre-rich and productive.
Porches to Brick Structure and TO the Wing
ali In good repair. The lot under good fence, con-
tains about = of acre.
Price 81 800 Cash or 81, 6OO-one-third Cash,
and balance in two years, the deferred payments
to be secured by Deed of Trust on the premises
JOSEPH h. YESTERDAY.
Oct. 20. 1877.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-10

Edward Shelley writes to the american
Manufacturer, Pittsburgh, glowing account
OF the mineral wealth of Southwestern Virginia.
Iron, copper, lead and zinc ores are found in
abundance. Gold aud silver quartz mines OF
great richness are also found. aud some of the
most valuable mica mines are found in the
same region. Had be continued his investi-
cations westward. he would have found all
these minerals, in inexhaustible quantities. in
West Virginia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-10

Some of our contemporaries who have been
charging Mr.. Tilden with cowardice, and de-
nouncing him unsparingly for not conteSting
the decision Of the Electoral Commission, can
put the following in their pipes and smoke it:
Ex-Governor Hendricks was one Of the
counsel in an important litigation before an
indianapolis court recently, aud one of the OPP
posing lawyers twitted him with not acqnies-
cling in the decision Of the electoral tribunal.
The governor was on his feet in an instant,
saying: There is nothing which have sad
either in public or private which authorizes
what the gentleman has Just said. did not
believe the commission did its duty, according
to the law. but never favored resistance to
lis authority, and that was known to the gen.
tleman himself" When asked il he was not
10 favor of contesting the decision he replied :
Never, | had no thought Of a lawsuit
thought the decision when made must stand
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-10

A bill was introduced in the House Of Rep
rcsentatives on Monday to establish postal
savings banks. Il authorizes every postmast-
er whose salary is $1,000, on application, to
open a savings bank. Deposits as low as %
cents 10 be received aud each account is not to
excel 5000. When S25 is deposited it shall
bear per cent. interest when placed subject
% 90 DAYS notice before call
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-10

Doctors are to guard human life aud bring
relief 90 the sick. ;, does Dr. Bulls Baby
syrup 10 contains nothing iuiuriou, aud is al
WAYS reliable To be had at all drug stores
il our city Price . cents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-10

Mr. Buckner. Of Missouri, introduced on
Monday in the House Of Representatives a
bill for the national education Of women, aud
proposes the establishment in the District Of
Columbia Of university for the education OF
women in the liberal arts and sciences, under
The mans Of the "Women's National Uuiyer-
sity. and appropria,ss $500 600 for that
purpose
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-10
PatrOnize the Blind !!

TCHE highest Cash price paid for Calves. Per-
sons having them for sale will lind sale by
addressing the undersigned at DufielC's Depot,
Jefferson County, W. Va.
Nov. 10, ls7T-ly. GEO. B. PENSE
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-10

Hon. Daniel W Voorhees, has been appoint
ed United States Senator by Gov Williams.
OF Indiana, to I'll the vacancy made by the
death of Senator Morton.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-10
The Synod of Virginia.

TbeSynoi Of Virginia convened in its nineti-
eth session at the Union Presbyterian Chur,h,
Alexandra, on Tuesday evening. The open
ing sermon was preached by the moderator,
Rev. II. C Alexander, D. D., Of Union Theo-
logical Seminary. After the election Of Rev.
". T. Richardson moderator the Synod adj
Jourued to meet Wednesday morning. Rev.
\. C. Hopkins and Ruling Elder Cleon Moore
r.nresent the Church Of this place
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-10
First National Bank Of Jefferson
nj CharlestOWm.

THIS Bank will be closed on November 10th,
Thanksgiving dsv.) All persons having
paper maturing on tat dav will please attend to
the same on the day previous.
SAML HOWELL,
Nov. G, 1871 Cashier.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-10

President Hayes has issued his Proclamation
for an observance of the Goth of November as
a day of Thanksgiving.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-10

The Baltimore Sun refers 10 recent discus
sion of the public debt question in Virginia,
aud says the following noble utterance of
Peachy r. Grattan, Esq, is worthy to be writ
ten in letters Of gold, and hopes the sentiment
viii prevail in Virginia aud all other States
which have an honest debt:
However proper and becoming it is in
men to sympatbze with their fellows in their
distress, sympathy is not the highest virtue #
States or statesmen Justice is The oRlu toun
ddhon Of cise legislation, as II is the essential
element Of all sound morality To do justly
aud love mercy is the divine rule
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-10

Early Saturday morning the body Of man
was found lying across the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad track at Weyerton, miles East Of
Iarpers Ferry. Tie was nearly cut in two,
the body having been run over by several
trains during the night His name has since
been learned to be Elias Lewis, middle-aged
man. a canal boat cAntain from Cumberland.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-10

Rev. Adam Ettiuger, minister of the Evan
geical Association, died at his residence in
York, Pa, Wednesday week, in his 9lst year.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-10

Congenial goddess glee " is what Rev DR..
Addison, 40 Episcopal clergyman Of WASH
iuston City, calls modern dancing
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-10

The Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias Of
West Virginia will meet 10 Keyser on Tuesday,
November 18th.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-10

Young Cattle Estray.

4 Steer and Heifer twin Calves, yearhngs in
~ May, both red and muley the steer rked
with crop off right ear and overbit; the heifer
has white face, not marked-left the premises Of
the subscriber about harvest. liberal reward
will be given for information that will restore the
property to me. Information may be sent to
FHBE Pass Office.
Oct. q, 1877. WIN. G. RAMEl.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-10

Ioha M1rrisscy. the pusili't sporting man
and politician Of New York City. has just
been elected to represent one Of the Districts
Of tina; City in the Senate. lie says he was
wild young man. guilty Of many unseemly
acts, bpt congratulates himself on never hav-
ing stolen anytLing or broken bis word.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-10

Probably the largest landholder in America
is ex Governor Abner Coburn, of Maine lu-
credible as it may seem, he i, the owner Of not
less than sos, 900 acres, divided mp as follows A.:
Maine. $50. 900 acres Canada, $4,000 Wis
cousin, $4,000; Dakota. 50 900 Michigan,
20 900 Minnesota, $4,000
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-10
Boot and Shoe Making.

TIVE undersigned has established himself in
THE BOOT AND SHOE-MAEING BUSINESS,
in Charlestown, occupying, in part, the Harness
making shop OF Mr.. Lawrence A. Osbourn, on
Main street The very best material will be used ,
and the best care taken n make neat fits and sub
stantial work. If desired, will take measures for
Ladies' shoes at private residences.
REPAIRING will be done with prompitude,
and neatly. The charges will be moderate.
JOHN J. WOODY.
Nov. 5, lS77-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-10
To the Public.
Oysters, Wines, Ale, sc.

r1NHE Oyster Season has commenced. and the
undersigned is prepared to supply The Beet
that the City markets afford, by the Plate, or in
quantities to suit purchasers for ami other use
Also choice stock of Wines Philadelphia
Ale on Draught, and other liquors A superior
stock of genuine Champagne at Cost.
FAYETTE Il. SOUDERS,
Basement of jefferson Building.
Sept Is, 1877.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-10

Cold. piercing winds aud driving rains sell
dom tail to briOg on a cough, cold or hoarSe-
ness at this season, and Dr. Bulls Cough Syr-
mp should be kept in every house. For sale
hv al lrucgists
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-10
TAKE NOTICE.!

DY order of the President Of the Smithfed,
ID Charlestown and Harpers Ferry Turnpike
Company. the Calvert at Toll Gate East Of
Charlestown will be removed and replaced BY a
bridge. The work will be done on the l4th and
18th of this month. if the weather permits. and
on those days wagons heavily laden or with high
loads cannot pass safely.
5. HOWELL BROWN. Sec'y.
Nov. 10. 1871
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-10
TRUSTEES SALE
OF
Valuable Timber Land.

DY virtue ola Deed Of Trust executed bv Thos.
ID Hite to the undersigned Trustee. for the ben
Ct Of jefferson County Building Association No. 2
said Deed recorded in the County Clerks Office
of Jefferson County, West Virginia Deed Book C.
Page $50, the undersigned Trustee. will offer at
public sale in front of the Court House in Charles
town West Virginia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-10
ariOuS Kinds
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 much lower price than
those usually obtained from the cities. Any car
penter can make one. The price We charge for
lining them with zinc, together with the painting
affords good, substantial article within the means
OF very family.
OLD BRASS. LEAD, COPPER AND RAGS
taken in exchange for goods or work
DUKE Il GALLAHER
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-10

Powder and Shot,
y W. EBY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-10
Lime.

TRESH Burned Washing Lime, justre-
ceived and for sale by
Nov. 10. 1877. GEO. W. 7. kEARSLEY.
HtRACKERS.-Fr Water, Soda Lemon and
4 Ginger Crackers. just received by
Nov. 10, 1877. GEO. W. I. KEARSLLY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-10
THE
OLD TIN, SHEET-IRON
AID
ST0uE HOUSE.
Merit Door 10 the Ooings House, Market House

Owing to the low price now ruling for Tin
" plate Sheet-IroD, Zinc, Galvanized Iron and
Copper we will from and after this date, greatly
reduce the retail price all goods manufactured
by u.s. and will allow the usual discount from our
retail prices to the trade.
ROOFING ~ SPOC
we make a speciality. and at prices IoTer than The
same la. been furnished for many years.
The very many thousand feet. both OF Roofing
and Spouting furnished by our house since its
organization, must be a sufficient guarantee that
We have worked good material and done good
work.
stoves of Various Kinds
on hand and any Stove manufactured will be
furnished on short notice, at a small cost over
Factory prices. Our facilities for furnishing any
piece needed to repair bali worn-out Stoves are
such that parties calling us can have the stoves
repaired at a small cost, and save the expense,
for time Of buying new ones.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-02-24

Celia Logan says that her father, like
most actors of the olden time, had a
mania for management, and usually it
took an itnnerant form. In Il wagon,
with the company and scenery packed
inside, he would travel through State
after State. The fastest walker was
sent ahead to "bill' the town day or
two previous to a performance, the bills
being rs often written as printed One
winter had been very severe and the
heavy snow storms had greatly impoded
the actors After several weeks Of bad
business, the old wagon was unloaded
at Auburn There had been a snow
storm during the day; but still the
company hoped that the powerful
attraction offered THE Merchant of
Venice (cut to suit the small company
and roaring farce, would tempt the
citizens from their iresides. The hall
was lighted by half dozen tallow can
dies, and their light disclosed when
the curtain was rung up, one man in
the room, Mr., Logan informed him
that it would be impossible for the per.
Torrance to take place; whereupen the
audience arose and replied: Sir, !
live ten miles back in the country,
which ten miles have this day walked
in the snow storm to witness this per.
torrance | have honestly paid fifty
cents to come in, on your representa-
ton that the entertainment was worth
seeing, and think the show ought to
go on just the same as if the house was
full, " 1T shall, sir was the rejoindeL
and il did.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-02-24

Marshall Herald The party that
went after Rothschild, Messrs. Vines,
Guthridge and Turner who left Jcncr-
son en- Sunday, reached Cincinnati ON
Tuesday, Dr. Turner recognized Roths,
child at once The prisoner will he
brought back as soon as the tormalilics
OF the law are complied with. The re.
QUESTION OF the governor of Texas was
sent from Austin ON Tuesday. 1t ought
to reach Cincinnati to-day. A day
more will be required to get the order
of the governor of Ohio. We presume,
then, they will start back ON Saturday,
and reach Jefferson ON Tuesday, at p.
m. Nothing yet is known of the woman,
or the motive that impelled Rothschild
to commit tho crime. The case is still
involved in mystery
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-02-24

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