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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-16
stonewall Jackson at West Point.

General John Palmer, in contribution 70
the Philadelphia Weekly " Times gives the
following desc ip,on Of Stonewall Jachson's
appearance when he arrived al West FONT 70
undergo examination for admission a. cades
"He was dressed in O suit Of leans-olue
trowsers and vest, and cut away coat OF
brown. lie wore a" tile and shoes. Boots
would have been expensive for him In his
town. In his long arms, his shamblins gait
and his general appearance was something so
ludicrous that a shout went up from the as
sembled "things as be appeared on the
ground for his first drill. Bot with this ouiTe
appearance he had a good, well shaped
head. q full broad forehead, large, iu!!
and expressive brown eyes. good
mouth, which, when smiling, gave an exptes-
sion Of great good-nature as well as in'e!ii-
eence. This was Thomas j. Jackson--Stone-
wall Jackson-whosc name will live and
whose memory will be cherished for many
years TO come in this country, lie WAS near
upon the age when il would have been impos-
sible for him to enter the Military Academy
He was from C!arksburg, Va, he had been
constable even at his early age. and ne was no
doubt something Of man in his deestrict.
He had been 20 O common school, knew q
little Of grammar. could odd up column o;
figures. but as 20 vulgar and decimal fractions,
il was doubtful whether be had ever heard OF
either Of them"
Col. Richard Taylor contributes to the A0rih
american Reriep ,hapter Of "reminiscences,
entitled Stonewall Jackson aud the Valley
Campaign" Of which the following is on ex-
tract:
II silence was golden, he was n BONANZA.
He sucked lemons, ate hard tack aud drank
water. and, imagine, his idea OF the whole
duty Of man was praying aud fighting
Where jackson got his lemons "no fellow
could fud." but he was rarely without one
To live twelve miles from that fruit, would
have disturbed him as much ss Il did tho VII
ty dean"
or Jackson overmasterIng ambition, Cen.
Taylor says 81 have written that he was
ambitious, aud his ambition was vast, ell ao-
sorbirg. AS the unhappy wretch from whose
shoulders spraug the foul serpent, be Ioathed
II. perhaps feared il, but he could not cscap il
it wns himself; nor rend lit was his own
flesh. lie fought il with prayer, constant and
earncst-Apollyon and Christian 10 ceaseless
combat. What lmi, to set to bis ability
know not, for be WAS ever superior 10 occasion.
Uudcr ordinary circumstances 10 was difficult
20 estimate him because Of bis peculiarIties-
peculisriiies tha, would have made lesser
man absurd, but that served 80 enhance bis
martial fame as those Of Samuel johnson bis
literary eminence.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-16
A Handy Thing.

4 woman is mighty handy thing 70 have
about the house. She doscn't cost any more 20
keep than you'll give her. aud she'll take a
great interest in you. II you 60 out at nigh,
she'll be awake when you get homo. and then
she'll tell you oil about yourself. and more. too.
OF course she will know where you've been.
and wha, kept you out so late, and viii tell
you vet, right after she gets through telling
you that. she will ask you where you have
been ond whs, kept you out so late And
after you tell her, and she won. believe you
mustn't mind thai and if, after going TO bed
she says she hasn't closed her eyes Tic wholC
night, and then keeps up the matinee twc
hours longer and won't 60 to slcep when sh'
has chance, you mustn't mind thas-ii's bet
nature.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-16
POLITICAL,
THE NEW CHURJH:.DoCTRINE.
By WILL CARLETON.

There's come a sing'lar doctrine, Sue,
Into our church to-day,
These Gurus words are what the new
Young preacher had to say:
The literal everiastin' fire
Was mostly in our eye;
That sinners dead, II they desire,
Can get another try;
H9 doubted If a warmer cline
Than ;his world could be proved;
The little snip-l fear some time
He'll get his doubts removed.
I've watch cd my duty, straight an true,
An tried 10 do 1t we'll;
Part Of the time iept heaven in view,
An part steerod clear O hell;
An now half Of this work is naught,
IfImust list to him,
An this ERE devil have fought
Was only just whim;
Vain are the dangers have brsved,
The sacrifice they cost.
For what fun is IL to be saved,
II no one else Is lost?
just think l--Suppose, when once view
The heaven I've toiled to win,
A lot Of upsaved sinners, too,
Comes walkin' grandly 10 t!
an acts 10 home, same as ii they
Had read their titles clear,
An looks at me, as If TO say,
We'er glad to see you here"
AS If to say, While you have ben
So fast to toe tho mark.
We waited till Il raIned. an then
Got tickets for the ark"
Yet there would be some In that crowd
I'd rather like 20 see;
Ny boy JGck-it must be allowed,
There was no worse than he
I've alwars felt somewhat 20 blanc,
In several different ways,
That ne lay down on thorns o. shame
To end his boyhood days;
An Id be willing TO endure,
II that the Lord thought best,
4 Minutes quite hot temperature,
To clasp him to my breast.
Old Captain Barns was evils son
With heterdoxy crsmmed;
used to think he'd be the one
II any one was damned;
Still, when saw lot o poor,
That he had clothed and fed,
Cry desola,ely round his door
As soon as he was dead,
There came thought couldn't control,
Tint ia some neutral land,
I'd like TO meet that Scorched-up soul
40 shake Thy the hand.
Poor Jennie Willis, with a crg
OF hopeless sad distress
Sank sudden down one night, 10 die,
-' Al 10 her ballroom dress;
She had n preciou. little while
To pack up an away;
She even icft hor sweet good smile
Twas on her face next day;
Her soul went on uuclothed By even
One stitch Of saving grace;
How could she hopo so 60 TO heaven,
An start from such placer
Bu, once, when lay slcs an weak,
She came, an begged 10 stsyj
She kissed my faded. wrinkled check
She soothed my pain away;
She brought me sweet bouquets of Towers
As fresh as her Touug benri--
Through many long an tedious hours
sho played Christian part;
An ere long will stand aroun'
The singin' saints among,
III try 10 take some water down
To cool poor Jcnnie's tongue.
But toars can never Quonch my creed
Nor smooth Gods righteous frown .
Though all the preachers learn 10 reed
Their Bibles upside down;
hold mine right side up with osre
To shield my eyes from sin,
An coax the Lord with daily prayer,
To call poor wanderers
But n the sinners won't draw nigh
An take savation's plan,
I'll have 10 stand an see 'em try
To dodge hell II they can.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-16
Thought he Had 'Em Again.

Snfles brought bis two weeks sprco 70 n
close on Saturday night. llo 10y on lounge
in the parlor, feeling as mean az sour lager.
when something In the corner Of the room at
trscted bis attention Rising on bis elbow
he gazed steadily At il. Rubbing bis eyes. ho
stared again, aud as be stared bis terror grew.
Calling bis wife he asked hoarsely:
Msrindy, what IS that?'
"Whnt is what, Likely -
Snfle's name was Lycurgus, and bis vito
called him Likely for short and sweet.
"Why, hat-thal-thing In the corner"
said the frightened man pointing at Il with
hand shaking like politician.
"Likey, dear, / SEQ nothing" replied tho
woman
What! you don't see q" be shrieked
mo"
Then I've got EN-. 90. heavens bring
mo the Bible. Manipulating it quick -
Hcfe-here, on this sacred book swear never
20 drink drop of whskey IL break my
VOW, may my righ. hand cleayo % the roof Of
my month, and"
Here, catching another sigh. Of the ,orrlblo
object, he clutched his wife and begged 10
piteous tones
"Dou't leave me dom, leave your own Ii
key % And buryios his face 10 the folds Of
Der dress, he sobbed aud moanel himself into
troubled sleep.
Then bis wife stole geotly 10 tho corner,
picked up the toy snake, and threw ii into the
stove.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-16
sworn Evidence.
:he following cure Is probably the most re-
markabIe ever effected by any medical
preparation for the treatment
of catarrh:

.,tlsr.en hereby certify that have had CatarTh
for Ten years and for the last six years have been
terrible Sufferer | was rendered partially DEAR had
buzzing IN the head pains across the temple dlazy
snells weak and painful eyes, swollen and liberated
ionss hard and constant cough severe pain across
the chest and every indication OF consumption. My
head ached all the time The matter accumulated SO
Tapdiy IN my head and throat that could not Keep
Them roe Frequently at night would spring out OF
bed, -t scented 10 me, at the point OF sunocatloh
yond then have recourse 10 every means In my power
TO dslod the ucus from my throat and head before
being able sleep again. For period OF ny
tonss were ucerated and so much iniamcthatl could
with difficulty swallow. finally consulted an eminent
SURGEON IN regard 10 operation them, but at his
request postponed IT,. The constant inflammation ani
liberation in my throat caused by the poisonous mat,
ter dropDng down from my head had so irrtated and
inlamedmy lungs that coughed lnceesanty, deep,
hard cough. Meanwhile my system began 10 show the
effects OF this disease, SO that grew pale
showed every symptom OF an early death By conspmp.
ton When matters had reached this stage or about
six months aCo began the use of SANFoEDs RADICAL
CURE FOR CATARRH. After using the lrst bottle be-
Gan to Improve rapidly. The first dose seemed TO clear
my head as had not known II TO be for Years. ~
seemed gradually to arrest the discharges SH stopped
s cOuJb IN three d0ys. By using IL carRle soon
reduced the Inflammation and swelling Of my tonslls,
40 that they soon ceased to trouble The soreness
across my chest Disappeared the buZzg noises IN ny
head ceased my OF seeing and OF hearing were
cOnnetely and every symptom OF disease that
had reduced me the verge OF the grave disappeared
1 have been thus explicit because, as druggist !
have seen great deal Of suffering from Cearrh, and
hone to convince many that this Is great remedy.
am familiar with the treatment of Catarrh as prao'
tIsed by the best physicians, and have consulted the
most eminent about my case. l have used every khd
OF remedy and apparatus that have appeared during
period six years past aud have while following their
use taken great care Of my general health hut OBTAINED
no relief or encouragement nom any OF them
BosroN, Feb ., 1915. GEO. +. DlNsMOHE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-16

The question Of License or"No License
to sell cpirituous liquors in Parkersburg ha7-
ing been submitted to vote of the people
was decided against The traffic BY iol for, zoo
against. No modet bell-punch or auy Other
sort Of punch IN demand there.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-16

Each package contains Dr sanfords Improved Inhal-
Ing Tube with full directions for use IN All cases Price,
SiG For sale by all Wholesale aud Retail Druggists
throughout the tIniicd States. WEEKS & POTTER,
General Agents and Wholesale Druggists, BUston Mass.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-16
JOHN NJ. COYLE &c CO.,
REAL ESTATE BRoKERs,
CHARLESTOWN, W. VA.

DCY aod Sell Real Estate, IN town and country;
in their hands. Titles examined and Convey
auces promptly prepared.
~ Business transacted in tho Law Office OF
Franck Bcckwith, on Main street, nearly oppo-
site the Carter House.
February ., ls7e-u.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-16
PERSONAL!

NOAH WALKER 81 CO.,
Celebrated CIOthiers OF Baltimore, Nd,
Announce The Introduction of plan Of ordering
Clothing and Underwear
By LETTER,
To which they call your special attention. They
Viu send on application their improved and soeu-
rate
RULES FOR SELFNEASUREhENT,
and a hlll line OF samples from their immense
st. K Of CLOTHS, CASSlMERES, COAIlNGS'
ShsRTINGS, &C, thus enabling ParueHs IN ana
part Il the country 10 order their Clothing aud
Shirts direct from them with the certainty OF re-
ceiyi0g garments OF
The Tery Latest Style
Ind Most Perfect FIf AiiaiHdbIe.
Goods ordered viii De sen, By Express to any
A. Is well known throughou, the Southern
States they have for forty-Threc Years
ENCEELED
IN all Departments ot their business, which Is a
substantial guarantee as 90 the character Of the
Goods they will send out. ,,e.
A large aud vel-assorted stoeEot
READY-glADE CLOTHING
alusvs on hand, together with a full line OF
Furnishing Goods,
inclutiug all the latest Novelties In Deslgh' eno o.
POPULAR PRICES.
when Goods are sent per Express O. o. d.
there will be no collection charge on amounts o
$50 and over.
RnIes for SclrN,asuremen, Samples Of Good
AND pric, List sent free on application.
The atteation oC the Trade is invited 20 oul
Wholesale Department, which Is always hept II
90 the highest standard.
NOAH WALKER g CO.,
Manufacturers aud Dealers in Mems and Boys
Clothing and Furnishing Goods, either read
made or made O. order.
lC5,nd l6T Baltimore street, BALTIMORE,
May IS. iS7J-yu. MI.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-16

During the fifteen years past since 1862,
$5sO.OOO 900 have been paid 10 this country
as idE on tobacco
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-16

Master ut homer" "No, sir, he's out"
" Mistress at home" No, sir. she's out"
Then III step 10 and 81. by the fire." That
is out too, sir"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-16
FEN. .. 1875.
SUFFOLK, IS.

SUFFOLK, IS. fEB -, ls'S
Then personally appeared the said George i. Dins.
more and made oath that the foregoing statement by
him subscribed IS true. Before me,
SETH !. THOMAS Justice OF the Peaco.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-16
u. u. IIENNEDX,

AIAOhNEa Al Law
GIa,ge.fo,ea, Joys-'oa cosAiy, ". Va
yzTiLL practice 10 Jefferson and adjoining
" Casutes- r..,,
J,.irg arst iolr Wcstof o. Carter House.
September 40, lsij-tt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-16

Chicago clergymcu have finally decided
that there is q he'll. That's the opinion Of
evetyboiy else who has ever been in that town.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-16
NIERCHANT TAILORS.
Albert R. Eettee & Co.,
SAD Doom WEST o9 PAPK
formerly NefAodisi Boob Dopo''toTy,)
BALTIMORE, MD.

NURStook consists of beautiful and varied
assortment of Erglish, French and American
Coatings, Suitings, Cloths, Cassimeres aud Vest
iugs. which we make up in the Best Merchant
Tailor Style. Our cutter whose reputation
is we'll known for cutting and fitting, wligiyehis
personal superintendAnee to this department.
Order. from the country promptly attendedto 20,
A'N "a METTEE d CO.
Sent s5 1876
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-16

There are 900 rooms 10 the yatican-ibe
residence u the Pope
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-16
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
I. j. N. Y. GALLlHBR. EDITORS.

CharIestown, Jefferson Co., W. Va
OFFICE IL JEFFERSON BUILDING"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-16

There IS no medical or protective appliance that wil
prove grateful and effective In Tickling Conghs,
Irritation and Soreness OF the Chest and Lungs. We
believe them capable Of preventing serious diseases OF
hasa Ort.nne
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-12

BEFORE THE MEETING OF THE LEGISLATURE
the filthy condition OF the streets and the waste
Of the public money BY the Street Cleaning
Bureau gave rise to general demand for u
change in the system OF cleaning the streets of
he city aud in the management aud control Of
the business A bill in the public interests was
prepared by Mr.. Thatcher NJ. Adams, of tho
Committee of the Municipal Reform Associn-
ton. which is by far the most complete and ac-
ccptablc Of the street cleaning measures hereto
fore proposed. Mr.. Astor, Of the Assembly. has
the bill in charge. 1t has been reported favor
ably by the Committee on Cities, but has since
been unheard of, aud as the session Is drawing
toward its close will be likely To be lost through
inaction. 1t is now on the general orders. Mr..
Astor can call it up IL lac viii, and the strength
he has shown IN the House insnrcs its passage If
he chooses to give Il his earnest advocacy and
support. 1t is very undesirable that the street
cleaning business should be lett under the pres
ent incapable management, and Mr.. Astor can
not bcstow % greater benefit on the city than by
securing the enactment OF the law prepared by
Mr.. Adams.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-12
RICHARD Ill IN COFFEE COLOR

To THE EpIroR or THE HERALp:-
1 saw inserted In your column TO day card
entitled a coiorcd ragcdians ploa In Which he
states white styling himself late Of Fords The.
,rc Baltimore Md Which 10 perfectly .correcL he ass
states that tho manager In the front part Of shs
house. Which partly true was there until ths
miduo OF Second act alter that time was on the
stage until the end OF she piece giving instruc.
tions Although In this peculiar case
might ~ well havc remained In front the
entire evening. During my managerial career
experience has taught mo that managers place .
ia front OF house and tbs back part. Had b. J.
Ford but partially carried out my instructions hts per-
torrance OF Richard Ord would have been much Dot
TOR, From the very little saw from the front no.
liced he mssod many points that had instructed him
10 and which arc very important IN Shakcsposfcs
plays. You may instruct q man In many points bus
you cannot give BRAINS and intellect "Thercin
the patient must minister W himself" You cannot
mako man an actor IN days time, a. ~ requires .
lilo study to rise 10 eminsnce About there being
one on the stage al the OF the play 10
false, placed gentleman there 70 prompt &c until
arranged my receipts. alter that time was on tho
stage until the end the performance. In justice %
myself as actor and manager and IN seli-dcfence
make this atatemcnt remain respectfully,
APRIL III, 1873 \. J.. fERANCE.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-12
An 1ncom. Tax Unconstitutional.

The Committee on Ways and Means
has decided by vote OF six yeas against
five nays in favor Of an income tax. The
committee has not yet framed bill, the
vote being merely in favor OF the expe-
diency Of imposing an income tax, but leav-
ing the details of the measure to bearranged
by the majority OF the committee. Every
one of the six who voted for the income tax
are Western or Southern members, and OF
the five who voted against the income tax
four are Eastern men and the fifth is Mr..
Garfield, of Ohio, who has never been in
fccted with the financial notions of his
section. The movement in favor Of an in
come tax is Western and Southern attempt
to shift tho burden Of taxation upon the
East
When the majority of the Ways and
Means Committee shall have reported a
definite bill we will discuss it on its merits.
An income tax is one Of the most unfair and
unequal modes of raising revenue but in
this country it is exposed to another objec-
ton, which will perhaps prove fatal when
ever the question shall be adjudi-
Gated by the Supreme Court. A tax
on incomes, being direct tax, is
unconstitutional unless apportioned among
the States in proportion to their population.
The provision of the constitution is that
Representatives and direct taxes shall be
apportioned among the States which may
be included within this Union according to
their respective numbers" Originally two
fifths were deducted for slaves, but since
the thirteenth amendment representatives
and direct taxes must be in proportion to
the whole population, excluding only I'm
dams not taxed" According to oil the
elementary writer's tax on incomes Is q
direct tax, and if SO it is uncohstitu-
tional unless distributed among all the
States in proportion to their population as
returned by the census. During the civil
war nobody chose to test the constitution
atty of the income tax by carrying the
question up to the Supreme Court lest his
loyalty should be suspected but If the
tax is reimposed this restraint will not
operate. Besides direct taxes the constitu-
ton authorizes "duties, imposts and ex-
cises" An income tax obviously falls
under none Of these three heads, and it is
clearly direct tax because levied directly
on the persons who pay it; whereas the
other enumerated taxes are collected on
commodities and are ultimately paid by the
consumers of the commodities rs part OF
their price. II tax on incomes Is not direct
it is difficult to conceive what direct tax
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-12
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

No moro miners wanted In Nevada.
Lord shafesbury ana other enthusiasts will present
tracts TO visitors 10 the Paris Exposition.
General Grant will dino with tho King and Quscn OF
Italy on Saturday and will leave Romc on MONDAY.
rho Buffalo Express thinks 10 annoying TO read In
tho Philadc Ledger "Gons. but not Tor Joseph"
A great number OF tca buyers from Europe and tho
Eastern States arc on their way IRON San francisco
TO China
When Butler and Cox GO. 70 talking at each osher
the scene Is as mixed the spokcs Of sulky behind
q two-thirty horse.
One Freuchnan was purchasing COW from another
whlo tho no,c was lying post tho COW ate Il.
Whose loss thatf
Mr.. Jacob L. Ella, Fifh Auditor Of tho Treasury, has
boon designated by the President to perform tenn
porar,ly tho duties Of tho First Auditor.
A Chicago man who has just been maltrcated In a
aeht 10 named Thomas Rooth. We suppose that
4. Rooth crusncd TO Garth will rso again.
Buffalo Express:--"rno NEw YoRx HERALD speaks
OF a person who was mot man, but a real Donkey
SO that there chance for a m,stake.r
Herr Acg,di In tho interests OF Bismarck furnishes
German correspondence 10 all but a dozen oil tho
German newspapers published IN America.
II is claimed that negro preachers In kentucky arc
in The pay OF Kansas land agents and that they In
ducc poor negroes TO cmgrate to certain desltuon.
Tho greatest artist IN Illinois Is n Cairo girl vi ninc
wears who boats every ono at checkers. She plays
with either the black whnc pieces her Cairo
oscuro Is very nne
Tho Contemporary RevieW says that Major walter
wingncd who invented the game OF lawn tcnpis, has
done more Tor the Of England than any 900
doctors have zone
The Examiner discovers that tho change OF dinner
TO a late hour has boon n great aid TO temperance
among tho upper EugIsn CLASSES by allowing litio
time tor long carouso
An Enslishman has boon sentenced 10 three
months imprisonm cnt Tor skinninga Cat alive Ac-
cord,ng TO this General Butler ought about
six months when no goes for sunset Coz.
A. tho Yale junior cxhipilon yesterday The prize
was taken by George Washington Kirchwsy, Of
Albany, N. Y, for an grafton on "Rchelieu."
Among tho speakers Chun Lung, Of Hon shans,
China.
An English vessel OF war rescued Mr.. Sands, Q
Scotch artist, from tho island Of 81 Kds, and the
authorities send him bill for board. lie objects 70
the bill because no lost one breakfast which they
charge for.
Tho centre stone Of tho Countess Of Dudloys tiara
n worth $780, 600 II found South Africa ovo'
ten years ago by black shepherd. who received
g. 200 for II and who thcreupon drank himself e
death. His master sold Il for 5000