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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-19

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good deal disturbed at this surrender of the
town, and showed signs of rebellion but the
commander n-chief, lsmail Pasha, assured
them that he had positive orders to give up
the town, which he must obey. lie COM
forted them, however, with the hope that
the Russian occupation would be only tenn
porary-which the peace ncgotia tions would
render probable. By the terms of the ar
mistice the civil administration of the town
remains in Turkish hands. The Turkish
post il now running to Erzeroum, and we
hope shortly to be in telegraphc communi-
cation with the town.
of the peace | hope to speak another
time.
Turning from Eastern affairs to home
politics, wish to record my profound dis
gust and modification at the silver mad
ness that has taken possession of our legis-
la,ors and people Ever since the war
have been able proudly to point foreigners
to the unsullied honor and the spotless in
tcgritv Of my country, in improving its
paper from the great depreciation of war
times to within small fraction of par with
gold. All that is passed, now reputation
mas DcHuu, anu AWtIlCu anu turkey stanu
side by side before the world-only that
Turkey is really bankrupt and cannot pay
her debts in full, while America is per
fectly able, but 80 stingy and dishonest
that she won't pay her debts. according to
agreement Why should there not be an
international law that would compel gov
ernment, as II man is compelled to do, to
pay its honest debts in full as long as it has
any property left with which to do it? The
power the government has to rcpudiate sonly
temptation to rogues To set the ball rolling,
catching enough honest people by specious
sophistries to carry their point. But the
= swindle. ~ you rightly call it. is 10 shall
low that ! am astonished that any one should
be deceived by it. Do not the people see
that they are emptying their pockets OF gold
and filling them with deprecated silver ?
Who could read the calm and convincing
argument Of Senator Morrill, without being
startled at the preeipice over which the
country was about to leap? Fifty years
cannot wholly repair the injury OF this one
false step. am proud of the delegation OF
my native State. and 1t occurs to me to ask .
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-17

Tho s. V. +. r.

The Shenandoah Valley Railroad is being
rapidly constructed. The work has somewhat
enlguned affairs in our little city, aud has al
ready enhanced the value Of the property in
the county Its influence f5r our good cannot
be oyercsiimated when it reaches connections
that will secure competition in transportation
10 and from the city markets. The annual
saving By reduced transportation will ray Of
the subscription 10 very short period Of time,
principal and interest will make our county
a more general thoroushhre aud enhance the
yalue Of our lands d; least fifty per cent
Great credit is due to the gentlemen who have
persisted in this matter until success was Sc
cured Il is cause Of surprise to ssrangers
that, situated 50 favorably as We, our almost
unequalled lands should remain 50 low in
price. This road secures that general inter
course with the balance of the country that
will induce money Investments here. There
has been % period in the history Of this beau
tiful valley when there was 50 much promise
ior uualtering prosperity in the future.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-17
A Friendly warning to little.

lie Shepherlstowu Register has at last had
the scales removed from the orifc-s in which
eyes are usually situated. and realizes the eaos-
nifty Of its pas, action 10 goJbEug portions Of
the edit0ria, columns Of this paper without
credit 10 It's las, ISSUE the editor Of the Regiser
copied entire land credited for the edifcatiou
OF lis readers al article published 10 our issue
q the 5rd Instant. We feel bound to congrat-
ulato the Rcg.S'T'S subscribers on the accession
ofJraius and eji,oriA, courtesy that this action
clearly Indicates and are glad it has re-
Fea,cd our article as we desire the sound doc
tGne auI reliable news published by us to be
repeated and circulated even through channels
as limited as cur ueighbors.
0ae ofihe established maxims Of the FREE
Pass is Co oGer helping hand to the weak
aud the humble There is 20 telling what
may resui; from IT, The Register may be in
duced TO throw OF is thrcadbare garments and
assume characteristics creditable TO its owner
and its locality, by the good writing IN
our columns, and The good example we set
t5T rs following. To connection with this We
have tie right 90 demonstrate against its too sud
den assumption q tie role Of adviser. no doubt.
developed by The perusal Of our columns We
would eShcrt our friend to 60 slow under the
inspiration, or q fate may behl him Hkeuuto
that o. the sea toad, who makes the waters Of
the Chesapeake Bay Bis home, which when
taken from It's native element partskes So
largely Of the windy element shat surrounds
II. that burst aud a s,eoch IS Che iuvariable
consequences. We quote Tie example only 10
wara our ueishbor Of a sad fate that may a.
wait him if be lets out too much sail over his
shllluw emf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-17
VOTERS.
To the Voters, and People generally
Of the End Congressional Dlstrlcr.

In announcing myself as n candidate Of the "Na-
tional Green-back, Labor Party" in this District
for Congress. !, now, briefly Law down some lead
/ ing principles and propositions | shall maintain
before them.
LIST. That money is a sovereign power Of the
people; SHOULD never have been iarmed out TO
corporations; and, in accordance with the opin-
ions Of Jefferson and Calhoun, should be prompt
Is reclaimed, and eNertcd, IN both its issue and
management, by the nation only.
2nd, That money, in its constitution and true
nature, Is not "matter of gold, or silver, or pa
per" bat is the modelled, cooperative. or ex-
ccutive power Of the people to effect the ex-
changes of labor and property, and NAV by their
stdEp-" image and supcrScription be exerted
by a currency of gold, silver, or paper, or the
three Jointly, and equally, made tui legal tenders
for all dues public and private.
SD. That an the gold. and all the silver we
have, should be coined and used A. currency. and
supplemented with greeubackS or treasurv-n9tcs,
mp % a volume Of currency adequate 10 the de-
mands OF commerce, trade, and exchanges, upon
the cash principle.
4th. That, through bureau to be established
In the Treasury department OF the national 90
Tcrnmeut and bureaus in the several States
greenbGcSs, or treasury notes, should be loaned
by the general government % the States at one
per cent. and By the States 20 the counties at two
per cent, and by the counties % the people at
three per cent, upon their securities % be deci-
ded on and declared by Congress the money to
be retained as long interest is paid. or the loan
to be returned at the option of the borrower; thus
relieving the people, and eNterminating usury,
q" without usury laws"
5th. That this relief % a suffering people can
not be obtained through either OF the old parties,
aud hcncc the necessity OF a combination Of the
masses ot the people of both parties into a pc,-
party for their own safety and relief The Re
publican party is svowedlv a hard money party,
and the democratic party. If the lth hour,
II adopts the greeuback system. is a divided
house and cannot give relief; The Northern
members of the party are all for hard money. and
many leading members. also, Of the South-as
Bdvard, Lamar, and Ben Hill OF Georgia
With the announcement Of these general prn-
ciples and propositions Tor the consideration OF the
voters and people of this District and others. and
10 be as brief as possible, viii now conclude by
saving that it is my purpose 10 visit every county
iu the District TO speak wherever | am requested,
c. there Is an opportunity, and 20 confer with and
Be questioned by the people at large upon their
vital Interests in this great and just cause and
movement.
Most respectfully, your fellow citizen.
August ,, 1878. JNO. A. THOMSON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-17
The CORNERSTONE Convention.

Though requested to publish the entire Off
cial report Of the proceedings Of the Conven-
ton held at Keyser on the 18th, we are COM
PEELED to forego the pleasu in consequence Of
limited space. The Convention was well at
tended and all its proceedings harmonious
Every county in the district, except Morgan,
was represented. The Permanent Chairman
selected was Mr. Archibald Oden, of Martins
burg. Mr. Julius c. Homes, delegate pres
,eut from arlestOwn, was member Of two
committecs-ou Basis Of representation u
aud Credentials" Hon. J. H. Grove was
upon the committee on Resolutions" and
G.. +. Cross on Permanent Organization. -
Hon. q T. Martins name ~ss presented By
Hon. d. b. Lucas and he WIS nominated by
acclamation Mr. Lucas made ringing
speech,-a thing very easy for him to do
Mr.. Martin accepted the nomination in grace
fol words, briefly and modcstly abiding tohis
service in congress. United States Senator
Henry c. Davis having retained from Europe
aud being within call responded to an invita-
tion TO Sldress the conEeution in remarks per
tineut 70 the occasion and complimentary Of
the ability and sjellty Of Mr. Martin. Hon
James II Grove was placed upon the Con-
gressioual Executive Committee.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-17

The Baltimore Gszetie thus face,iously re-
marks upon the Judicial Imbroslio referred to
By us two weeks ago:
&c \ remarkable conflict between the United
States CJur; Of West Virginia and the County
Court Of Jefferson County Is now in progress,
concerning a right TO establish ferry across
the Shenandoah River. \ Mr. Mason obtain
ed permission Of the County Court to establish
"a ferry, aud the United States Court issued an
injunction 90 proLibi, him from running his
boat, thus granting a monopoly 20 Or. o.
DJuuell who sued ont the injunction, where
upon the County Court issued a quo warranto
against ODonneN This may, perhaps. be
followed up by wri's Of mandamus, puribus
unum and de lunaticO inqairendo, aud gene
raj charge Of cavalry to put down Nullifca-
tion %"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-17
Good Work for Sharks.

The great gathering Of dry-laad sharks in
the City x New York has, doubtless through
some LAW Of affinity not ye1 understood. broaght
their brothers from tie deep sea into close
compaujonship with thea. The habits of the
land aud water saizal arc substantially the
same-both being csnibals Of high degree -
II their processes could be so governed that
they would be compelled to eat each other up,
there would be general jubilee on land among
the human beings, and, We doubt not, one cor
respondingly as great in the deep sea among
the fish beings
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-17

Our old friend, D. Smith EicheIterger Of the
Statesman, was defeated for the nomination
for Clerk of the Circuit Court Of Berkeley at
the recent nominating Convention. We don't
know but that we are glad Of it on the ground
that we don't like 10 see members Of the jour
nalisuc profession stepping down and out &"
from their hi-h estate to accept positions in
Clerks offices, the Legislature, and " sch
like Way, our friendZu,le, Of the Register,
thought something Of showing his bottom in a
race for the Assembly of West Virguia-not
Sc much, We suppose for the honor or emolu-
ment as to put himselfout Of the way Of temp
tation to use a free pass on a railroad.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-17

10 response to inquiry as to why the fret
locomotive on the S. Y. r. K. was named
" Fairfax, we state that it was because Of
the lively interest manifested by the deceased
lord Fairfax in railroads Col Boyce's efforts
to secure a railway near The Tuilleries are
not circumstance TO those Of Lord Fairfax to
have The snort Of tie iron horse reverberating
in the vicinity Of Greenway Court
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-17
To thc Voters oG Jefferson
County. VI. Va.

7 HEREBY announce myselras a Candidate for
4 the Office OF Clerk of the County Court OF this
County. for the Term to commence on the first DAY
OF January next.
Thankful for the liberal support heretofore given
20 me, and hoping to be remembered by tho peo-
pie at the Election in October. remain
Yours respectfully,
THOS. A. MOORE.
AuCust 10. lS7S-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-17
Martinsburg Matters.
Frnn The Slatesman

Ai"tA taN N.tt-SHtah
Rev. Mr. Armstrong, Of Shepherdstown and
Miss Laura Hammond Of Berkeley. who was
driving with him, made narrow escape from
serious injury last Thursday, by the horse be-
coming frightened aud running Of They
were both thrown from the vehicle and sus-
tanned some slight bruises. The buggy was
badly smashed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-17
COZ ACRES

COZ ACRES
OF Limestone land, is offered at private sale.
This is one OF the most desirable places in the
Shenandoah Valley Of Virginia, owing to loca-
ton accessibility good schools, churches of all
denominations, and in a refined and hospitable
ncighb1rhood.
The land is OF good quality aud has q warm ex-
posu-e, facing and soping gently to the East and
South.
The Mansion House is large brick one, on an
eminence overlooking the town and commanding
y magnificent and extensive view Of the surround
ing country aud OF the Blue Ridge mountains
IL has six large and two small rooms four large
ones aud large Hall on lower foor newly and
nicely paperedl; front aud long back porch two
cellars AID three basement rooms, large cistern at
door, pond and spring water for stock. good ice
house, large and excellent apple orchard, stable,
granary, corn house, &c. Pretty front yard,
large oak grove in rear OF house well set in Ken
tucly blue grass.
\ good clear title can be given-no mortgages,
liens, or contingent dover Interests to cucumber
II.
Apply in person 10 the undersigned. on the
premises or by letter to Berryvic, Clarke cOun-
ty, Virginia, as to price and terms
DANIEL G. SNYDER.
Or 20 ID. II. SNYDER,
August ), lS7S-5t. CaCinnati, Ohio.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-17
August 9Th, 1878.
Nm. Eprroa

Mn. EDIT0R;
L, HUME BUTCHER, ESQ. would
z the bin OF particulars for a wise iudicuus aud
efficient legislator. Not only has he ability. but
legislative experience and proved several sessions
ago an Invaluable member Of the leg isla;ure and
a worthy representative of the people OF this coua-
ty-iuHuential, trustworthy, &c. Now that we
need more than ever, probably, men OF statesman
ike views and with ability to express them intel
hgently and torcibly, we cannot do better than
make him our choice.
VOTERS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-17
Paint Your Houses.

WE have just received another large supply
" OF Lucas d Co.'s Justly celebrated Liqu id
Paint in all colors, neatly put up in one gallon
cans, ready mixed for use LcWis's Pure Lead,
Colors Dry and in Oil. Window Glass and Put
Is. BUTLER d AISQUITH.
CMOKERS AND CHEWERS.-A full Stock Of
- Fine Srsars, Chewing and Smoking Tobacco
ALWAYS on hand. BUTLER & AlSQUITH.
july 6, 1873.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-17
G.. w. TruSseli
Administrator's Notice.
Notice TO Teachers.

TgNHE County Board Of Examiners will meet at
Charlestown, on Tt ESDAY, The 9th int,
at . o'clock, 4. NJ, Tor the purpose OF examining
Teachers for the next School Year.
The White Teachers will meet at the Brick
School House. near the Baptist Church, and the
Colored Tea chers at the House occupied by the
Colored School, at the West end Of town.
JOHN HESS,
County Super inteudent of Jefferson County.
August II, lS7S-2t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-17

From present indications, the track Of the
5. V. r. r. will be laid as lar as the turnpike
at the west end OF town By tie time this par
agraph is perused by the readers of THE FREE
Pass As we write ION Thursday the cross
ing q the W. * 2. r. r. has been effected,
and the whistle Of the magnificent locomotive
Fairfax, within our corporate bounds, cou-
viuces skeptics Of the reality Ct the enterprise
Besides eight new cars Of the s. N.R.R. Co.,
a large number belonging to tie q. {, O. Il. r ,
laden with material, may be seen upon the
completed track between Charlcstown and
Dufields. We are informed that rails and O.
Their material ttiys excepted, aud they are rap
idly accommodating at convenient points,, sufi-
cieut 70 complete the road to the Clarke Dor
der are upon tie line Of the road, aud the con-
tractors are personally experimenting the lay
ing of the track. aud have 40 doubt Of the con-
Struction of tic road 10 Rivcrtun-40 miles
by the lst Of December, provided unnecessary
biudrarces are not put in tie way by over
careful county authorities
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-17
Public Address.

Rev J. L. N. Curry. D. d. L.L. D.. Of
Richmond College, Virginia. will deliver an
Address on Education at " Charles Washing
ton Hail. 10 Caarlestown, on Rt}ey. This
e7eningi Aayzst Is, 1873, a, s o'clock. Dr..
Curry was a distinguished member Of the L.
>. AID q. $. Congresses from Alabama, aud is
Que Of the most esteemed Orators Of the South.
All are invited. We hope the citizens Of
ChaFles,own and vicinity win honor themselves
IN a recognition Of the eminent services Of this
gentleman ia the past by a general attendance
{. Lear bin.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-17

Hon. C. J.. Faulkner AMI Hon. Win.
Flick registered at the Carter House on Tues
day. Attorney General Bobt White and Hon.
Caleb Borgess. at The City Hotel These gen
tiemeu are IN ATTENDANCE upon the Supreme
-oC5t 90 appeals.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-17
Nominated by Acclamation.

Hon. BENZ. t. Martin was re-nominatej by
acclama,iou by the Convention 81 Keyser on
the 18th iustaut. lie had earned this mark
Of popular appreciation by his faithful services
10 the first session Of the present Congress. -
May his shadow never grow less is the earnest
wish Of THE FREE Pass lie viii be elected
by almost the unanimous vote Of his district
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-17
TRACT NO. 3,
known as the RIVERSIDE FARM" contain
ing.
27O Acres

OF Land. embracing three smaller tracts, known
and described MS follows THE Muck tract
containing So acres, principally river bottom
cfes, part Limestone and part river bottom land.
having thereon some Timber, good Spring aud
running Water, good d DWELLING HOUSE aud
Barn. aGd other necessary Out-buidin-s, also a
very tine Orchard, also the Medicinal Spring.
we'll known as " EIndale aad The " Andrews "
tract containing about co acres of land, having
thereon good Fruit a Fine Spring, some Timber,
good DIV ELLING HOUSE, StabIing and other
UutBui'dings.
Tract No. will be offered all together. or in
the separate parcels, described as the Muck, 4"
" LickEder," and Andrews Tracts, to suit
purchasers.
The above Farms contain some of the best Jsf-
terson county land, and are well worthy the at
tentiOn OF land buyers.
TERMS or SALE:
One third Cash, and the residue in two equal
payments at ore and two years from the dag of
sale. the deferred payments 10 be secured BY the
bonds Of the purchaser, bearing interest from the
day Of sale, said bonds to be secured BY deed OF
trust upon the premises sold.
Sales 70 commence at Il O'clock, noon.
For further Information call on or address,
GEO. NJ. BELTZHOOVER,
j. 5. BRAGONlER,
DANL b. LUCAS,
Special Commissioners.
August Il, ls7S-it.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-17

UNIVERSITY OF yIRGINIA.-session be-
~ gins on the First Of October, and continues
nine months. The institution is organized on the
elective system, giving tie st1dent free choice Of
studies, with fall Courses in the Schools Of the
Academica Department and in the Schools Of
Law, Medicine, Engineering and Agriculture
For catalogue apply to the Secretary OF the Fscul-
~, r. o. l University of Virginia.
JAMES T. HARRISON, N. D.,
Chairman OF the Faculty.
August Sd, lsTs.-et
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-17
Valuable Farm
Near Berry vile, Clarke CO. Va
1t Pirate Sale.

MANI IA, originally the John B. Norris farm,
M Immediately on Turnpike leading to Win
chester and only half mile above Berryvile,
the county seat Of Clarke, containing
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-17

10y virtuc Of Decree Of the Circuit Court Of
ID Jefferson County, West Virginia. rendered
on the ilth day OF Apri. 1873, in the two causes
heard together. nt David Bil,mvcr, Plaintiff. a.
gainst Oliver sherman, Defendant, and Adam
81 .rmau's Administrator. Plaintiff, against Oil
YER sherman and others Defendants, pending ia
said Court in Chanccty, the undersigned Special
Commissioners VIII On
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-17
stone Dwelling House,

Tenement House, Stabling, Corn Crib, good Or
chard, Well, Cistern, and Running Water on par
OF the land. Fences fair.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-17
Saturday,, S ptemb:g 7, '7s,

CGer in front Of the Entler Hotel, in shepherds-
town, in said county, at Public Auction, to the
highest BIDDER the Real Estate in said decree
mentioned, consisting of the following tract, OF
lard situated about two miles Southeast OF Shep-
herdstown in Jefferson county, West Va, describ-
Cd as follows
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-05-09

The Portland .Stondori of April 25th
mentions the loss of Mr.. Adams valua-
ble horse at Washougal, as follows:
We were yesterday informed that a
farmer named Adams, near the mouth
of the Washougal, met with serious
loss on Monday. He was at work
blowing in his field when he turned up
IA large snake. He dropped the lines
over one of the plow handles and
picking up stick, struck at the snake.
As he did so, a piece of the plank flew
and struck one of the horses ON his
side. Being young and spirited
animal, he splaug forward like shot
and away he went down the field and
over the fence. by the pillow coming
in contact with rail, the plow was
thrown into the air and .ierlled forward,
checking, somewhat, the headway OF
the team. As the plow descended, the
share struck one of the horses on one
of hsi legs, sevoring all the leaders and
cutting fearful cash. Mr.. Adams
came up to them at this moment and
stopped further disaster. Upon exam
nation it was found that the horse was
ruined, so to put him out Of misery,
he was shot. Mr. Adams could i'll at
ford this serious loss, as he but recently
came to this coast, and is just making
a start.