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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-08
Relief Meeting.

On Monday afternoon, at ; O'Clock y. IN, the
citizens of Lexington met at the Courthouse for
the purpose of taking steps for the relief OF our
ncighboring city of Richmond. Hon. II. c.
Wallace WAS elected chairman and Xenophon
Ryiand secretary of the meeting. Mr.. Wallace
spoke very frelingly Of the occasion which called
our people together. and called upon Capt. a. 4.
Lesueur. who had in person visited the city OF
Richmond and viewed II in It's desolatIOn. to
give such as might guide the meet
ms IN lis action. Capt. Lcsueur eloquently,
though briefly. pictured the scene Of distress,
and urged immediate and constant efforts TO be
male IN obtaining donations in money, provIs-
ions and clothing for the sufferers. DR.. J. 6.
Russell. Thos. Shelby Milton +. Royle. John r..
Ityland anu Mr.. DeMasters, oil Richmond, also
addressed the meeting.
On motion of Capt. Lrsueur, "a was
appointed 10 take w collections and solicit dona-
tons.
The chairman appointed A. A. Lesu-ur, II.
NJ. Sparks, q. Al. Mounijoy. II. +. Roylc, j.
D.. Conner, WIN Is. steele. Frank Iriss. IL. W.
Wineor, VIM. Morrison. and on notion. Mr..
Wallace and XenOphou Rylani were added TO
the committee. The committee were author
lied to appoint any subcommittee necessary,
and the meeting adjourned.
AFTER the Adjournment the committee met and
elected Mr.. Wallace chairman, XenUph0n Ry-
land corresponding secretary, and George II.
Mountjoy, treasurer.
Capt. Lesueur and J. d. Conner were directed
to address Il circular to the Citizens of the county
urging prompt action upon the people of our
county in coming to the relief of the richmond
sufferers. Collections from the following sources
were reported:
Presbyterian Church ............... Sl0s -
Christian Church 80 30
Baptist Church. go. - ~
Lexington lnteiiIgepcer......... 10 10
Other Collections. .-..--............ 2fi 80
Amount OF Cash Collected. ......... $40 10
The secretary WAS instructed to forward the
money 10 y. J. Menefee, Esq, treasurer of the
Richmond Relief and committee
adjourned to meet again at call of chairman.
The receipt Oithe money forwardel YVES acknowl-
edged as follows:
RICHMOND, No, jane 5, Isis.
XEs RYLAsD:-ACcepi thanks for noble work
OF Lexington. Drafts for -Four Hundred and
Forty Nine Dollars.
u. j. MENEFEE. Treas.
The committee are also in receipt OF other
donations of money and -four, which will he
forwarded in iu. time.
II. I. WALLACE, Chairman.
MEN. RYLAND. SECRETARY.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-08

1t will pay any one who wants Cheap Goods
to look through our stock. We are selling manv
things, especially in Dress Goods, for less than
half their cost.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-08
THE TONH.

Died-In San Sabas, Texas. May 24:h. Of can
Ger, .Mr. }. B. GORDON. aged ~ years, u former
resident of this county. and 4 brother of DIR. w.
A. and Linn Il, Gordon,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-08

We invite the careful attention of our CHS
to the following goods, which we are
far under value:
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-08

We are selling Keeps Partly-Made Shirts at
81 10, and will order any size that we do not have
in stock.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-24

The skaters are at work upon the Mansard-
rooted building Of Mr.. Goldsmithi aud the
irou-workers upon the National Bank build
ing. Mr.. Goljsmi,hs is handsome enough
for John Waunanaker, aud the galvanized
iron coruices and window trimmings have done
much for the Bank building, and give it the
appearance Of what it really is ; an establish
mcut doing business on metallic basis. MIR.
Slfer viii now be constrained to expeud few
thousands Of his hundred or more thousands
to give lie Bank Of Charlestown City out
look aud all the necessary conveniences inside
appropriate to au ius,itotion Of its substance
auj respectabiIity.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-24
Church Notes.

We are requested to announce that Rev. Mr..
Crist will preaA in the Baptist Church IN
Charlestown on Sunday afternoon, September
list, at half past two o'clock.
Rev. DR.. Huntington, of Columbian Univer-
si,y. preached in the Presbyterian Church, IN
this place, on last Sabbath morning, and at
night participated in the services. DR.. Hun
tingion is a splendid preacher and here always
secures the attentive ear.
Services will be resumed in the Baptist
Church REV. Charles G. Fisher, PASTOR at
Smitlfeld, this County, on Sunday, Sept LIST,
at II o'clock, A. NJ. Ordination and install
lation of lately elected Officers, and sermon
appropriate to the occasion at that time. Pub
e invited
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-24
Musical Entertainment.

Professor and Mrs. Charles Clary. assisted
by Mrs Capt Kabe aud Messrs. August
Schultz ana shannon Gallaher, gave a mu-
seal entertainment at Charles Washington
Hall % on Tuesday evening, which met the
high expectations Of the audience. Prof Clary
appeared before a Charlestosu audience sew
eral years ago, and his capabilities as an ac-
complished musician were known aud appre-
ciated. Mrs. Clary is beautiful singer-in
more than one sense. The audience was
charmed by her grace, beauty, sweet voice and
musical culture. The imperiections the Pr
ano rsed on the occasion marred in some .mea-
sore tho performances Of Mrs Keble. whose
execution 90 that instrument under more ia
goratle circumstances is splendid, Mr.
Schnltes tenor was remarkably sweet, and,
our nearneSs to the other gentleman named a
bove iorbils that we should sag more of his
singing than that we believe the aa Hence was
well pleased with it,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-24

We invite the attention OF our readers, that
they mag communicate With the afflicted with
Cancer and like diseases, to the advertisement
OF Or \. G. Wollard. He has, from the NJ
merous certificates Of reputable people, been
emiueutly successful in the treatment of Can
ce7-curng cases of years standing, without
the use Of kuile or other dangerous and dis
tressfil appliances. In some Of the Richmond
papers are columns Of certificates of Virgin
iaas known for integrity Of character. See
advertisement on 4th page.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-24
U1GG--T7HE OF ID F,A MILY JOURNAL.
An Uudeniahle Truth.

You deserve to suffer, and il You lead mises-
able, unsatisfactory life in this beautiful woiin,
it is entirely your own fault and there IS only one
excuse for you.-your unreasonable prejudice anu
skeptieisn which has Killed thousands. Personal
knowledge and common sense reasoning will soon
show YOU that Green's August Flower will cure
yoa OF Liver Complaint, or Dyspepsia win ai us
miserable effects such as sick headache, palpita-
zion OF the heart soar stomach, habituai eestiYe-
ness. dizziness OF the head, nervous prostrAt'on'
Tow spirits 6c. Its sales now reach every i1Nh
ON tie Western Continent. and not Druggist but
viii tell YOU of its wonderful cures. You can
buy Sample Bottle for 10 cents. Three doses
will relieve You.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-24

Writing Of the Improvements recently male
or in progress ia Charlestown, The NariHs-
burg Salesman says
c. The town generally presents a clean and
attractive appearance aud being the capital
and center of business OF one Of the most Ter
tile counties in the great Valley, there Is a
bright future before II
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-24

Mr Geo. H. Hagley has gone 20 Bati@ore
go lay ia a stock Of B OTIS, Shoes, t-c-for the
Fall trade; and will effect arrangements for
supplies Of leathcr-alI kinds aud grades
that he olay make goods To order, or furnish
other boot and Shoe manufacturers with the
best material.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-24
y CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and
iudiscreions Of youth. nervous weakness early de-
cav, loss of manhood, &c, will send recipe
that will cure YOU. FREE OF CHARGE. This
great remedy was discovered BY 4 missionary IN
South America Send a self addressed envelope
10 the Rev.JOSEPH T. lNMAN,
Sqiion D, Bible House, Nei0 York C.'y.
Oct 26 1877
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-24

KEP YOUR ilvER HEALrHY, and thus ward Oh
many distressing complaints, by using "Swa< mes
Tar and Sarsaparilla Pals" Cure sick or ner-
y1us headache dizziness biliousness, bad taste in
mouth. dyspepsia. inward piles. all complaints Of
the stomach and bowels hey act gently, with
ort anv pain or gripping, and do cot leave the
bowels costive, as is the case with many other
purgltivcs Prepared only By DR.. Swayne q
Son. Philadelphia and sud at % cents bottle
bv IN leading druggists. la Charlcstown by
RrtIer Il Aisqoith. feb LEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-24

Miss A. Dlyne Smith. fr several years past
A co-partuer with Miss $. Il Brown IN the
Charlestown Female Seminary. has concluded
to open a School for Girls q. her own residence.
See advertisement
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-24

The SPIRIT says Douglass B4rulhaw, Of this
place, i1 treadiug upon a loose tie on one of
tire DRESSINGS Of the 5 Y. K Il near town, a
few days ago, was precipitated upon a bed Of
rocks ten or Twelve feet below, aud severely
injured.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-24

The Spirit says Maurice Kavenangh, Thos
Eavrnan.b. John Collins. Melvin Toliver and
Wm. Mcnamara, track-layers on the S. Y. K.
Il, were eighty shocked by lightning whilst
at work Ihlrsday afternoon, of last week.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-24
DIED D,

In this place on Friday August 10th. DELLA
infant daughter Of David l.. and Caroline Whit
tington, aged year and months.
On Saturday, August l7lh, 1873, in Washing
ton city, at the residence Of her father, George
Mattinglv, Esa., after long and painful illness,
MARY MARTINA BOWLING, wife OF Edward
y. Bowling.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-24

We are informed that Mr.. Humphrey En-
Gle, 10 the Dufield's Depot neishbor5ood, died
suddenly on Monday. lie went into the house
complaining Of inIisp,sitioa and WAS advised
by bis wife 10 re dowa Re lid SO, md in
few moments died whilst his wife was absent
from the room. Mr. Eng'e.was quite advanced
in yelrs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-24

We invite attention to the advertisement Of
Miss Sarah II. Brown. 1t viii be seen that
she will reopen her school at Maj. Kearsley 5
ia the same rooms heretofore occupied by
H.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-24

Trains pnssjng Charlestawn at IL oil r. N. run
only On Mondays. Wednesdays aud Saturday.
all other trains daily except sunday.
June Is. 1873
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-24

Bg,UriFUL HAlR.-From j. A. Tyues, a we'll
known citizen of Wilson, y. C.:-My wife bad
suffered Cor ten or twelve wears with a kind OF
dry letter which KEEP: the scsip covered with dan
druh, and caused the HAIR to .a'l nUt1ud get very
thin and turn gray, but a',cr using three bottles
"Luud1n Uiir Color ke>turer' al, letter was
cured and On. gray hl'r restored 90 It's original
color. hehlir stopped falling out aud d, growing
beautifully. By telling ot the effect IL has on the
head ot my wife { have induced a number 90 Try
% and want vou O. send me one dozen bottles
bv express. I cuclose post cthce order ior 5 90
pay for it. h1nd1n Hair Color ReStorer' Is
sold az 10 cents b'ttIe by al leading druggists.
DR.. Swayne & Son, Philadelphia, sole proPrie-
tors. Sold in Cbarlestown by Butler r. AisQuith.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-24
ATTENTION, READ THIS!
Finy Carriages BuggieS, Jaggcrs and
" agc-s Ca Hand.
MEAN TO SELL THEN!

desire o. call the attention Of the citizens OF
Berkeley md surrounding counties 10 the fact
chat Save on hand a large and elegant supply
1t Family Carriages Buggies, x ckaways. jcary
Limbs. aud other sty les 90 vehicles, also Wagons
ot an Kinds aud descriptions. which ! am selling
lower than other dealers IN my line. either for
cash. ou time. or In exchange for horses, country
produce. or second hand carriages. ask atten-
tiou t1 thase terms as they are more liberal than
carriage makers usually Oder. Times are hard
and money scarce, buj I want my friends and Gus
TONERS tn know that nevertheless, they can sup
ply themselves with carriages.
Persons is want o., old carriage wheels % fix
01 their market wagons, or o. make temporary
wagons, win End no my factory any Kind they
NAV desire, slne %. them very good, and VIII last
long 'tec for stch purposes
G.nauiuE promptly dIuc rs usuah Give me
CALI 90 Won want tNthir- iu my line, IL will not
bee uy fault ID wc dom, deal
WN. r. GEYER.
MartiusStrr Juue %. lS-S-tC
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-24

UNIVERSITY or YIRGINIA.-Ses.ion be-
| gins on the First Of October, and continues
nine months. The institution Is organized on the
elective system, giving the student free choice OF
studies. With full courses in the Schools Of the
Academical Department and in the Schools Of
Law, Medicine, Engineering and Agriculture
For catalogue apply to the Secretary Of the Fscul-
~, r. U. 6 University Of Virginia.
JAMES +. HARRISON, ". D.,
Chairman OF tie Faculty.
August Sd, ls7s,-et
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-24
schedule of Trains
Harper's Fersy& Valley Branch
IL. ~ O. IL. II.
T.l,;rr cgart Mandy Jrnc 10Th 1873
WESTWARD BOUND.
EASTWARD BOUND.

The Z clock A. ". train arriving at Charles
town runs only on MONDAYS, Wednesdays and Sat
other trains daily except sundays.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-24

We regretted To learn upon calling at the
Statesman Office in M'rtiusburs, On Monday,
that the Senior Of that paper was con-
fined 90 his home by indisposition. We had
the pleasure Of seeing the Junior Junior Of the
who is ar accomplished young
printer aud bright as a button.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-24
FOR SALE.

1.-TWO GOOD WORK AND DRAUGHT
4 HORSES
One Two Horse Wagon;
One Guod Cart;
One Pair Large Platform Scales, in good
order;
One Good Cutting Boxj
One Corn Shellerj
One Fine Hog.
The above property viii be sold low at Private
Sale For information apply at
June 20. ISIS. FREE PRESS OFFICE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-24

Medical suth,sitiesassertthat more than one
half Of tine annual mortality is due To pulmona-
nv complaints Why, then, neglect so great
An earthly salvation when DR.. Schley'S FAM
~ Cough Syrup is guaranteed TO afford relief?
Il is no patent humbug, but Is prescribed by
the faculty. Try it and be convinced. Price
only 25s. For sale in Charlestown by c. f.
Bsller. and at Harper's Ferry by Gilbert Bros.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-24

The 8. V t. r. track is now laid beyond
Chuie>towu, and viii be to Bullskin when
You read this, aud speeding on 10 The Luray
vallcy-crcat activity pt'vajaas among the
railroad builders As We have elsewhere in
dicated, Berkeley county will have TO speak
quickly or the golden opportunity for Mar
uusbarg will Be lost We q, net desire this
for the COOL oil town that gave our Senior
birth aud Of whose stony places be has recol-
lections IN connection herewith Of
Stunned toes
And blood. nose.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-24

DR.. 'HomlinS sons Dental
ONCE.
CORNER Of CuAELEsAND LIBERTY STREET
CharleStOWn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-24
NEW GOODS.

I HAVE received ny SPRING STOCK of
| GOODS, which we're bought and viii be sold
AT the lowest market rates.
Nav IS, '7s. GEO. W. T. KEARSLEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-24
Stunned toes
And bio0dy nose.

We ere s1nel,nts pIstIclI IN sp'ic o. oui
selves.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-24

ever offered to the citi zens Of Jefferson county.
The supply embraces the best quality Of Framing
Lumber and Plank, Plastcring Laths, &c, all Of
which viii be disposed ofat the lowest market rates
Nav Is, 1878. WM. PHILLIPS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-24

ITO The tax PAYERS Of Charlcstown District, who
have not paid their taxes for the years 1873,
1914. 1875 and 1876, will find their bills IN the
hands Of NJ. G. Zlmbro, Constable'io be collected
at once. No further indulg ence will be given.
EDWARD TEARNEl.
April q, l87e-n Late Sheriff.
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bookseller. supplies real palms
THE COURTS.


CIRCUIT COURT-Jttdge Carter
Yesterday, Waggaman agt Sardo: on trial.
To-day, number of judgments were entered
and orders made.
EQUITY CoURT-Judge MacArthur.
Yesterday, BOlden VS.. Bolden: exceptions to
auditors report sustained. Callahan VS..
C Ca partition report by commissioners
GLENwooD CEMETERY.
The case of the GlenwOod Cemetery com
pany against Clendennin ct al; demurrer
Drought TO enforce the defendants to comply
with the act of Congress and turn over to the
company possession of the cemetery, books
and papers connected with its management
and carry out the instructions that the law
made obligatory upon them. The defendants
MED nled demurrer that the law was unconstitu
mentS set forth in the bill, After argument
Judge Mae Arthur overruled the demurrer
and gave them leave to answer or carry the
ns se tb 10 t me- Genesa Term fer review remark
was NO part OF the proceedings taken into con
sideration by himself.
PROBATE COURT-Jud0e Me- arthur.
Yesterday, the will of Thomas Triplet was
proven and admitted to probate. Mary 4
1rlplet qualified as eXecutrix and gave bonds
IN IN f1O. Estate OF Louis F, Barber inventory
tflA, ana the usual order OF sale granted.
POLICE COURT-Judge SreH
1, Yesterday, after our report closed, George
scott, larceny of rope. &c. from John Douglas:
lamp from Davis & Co.: three months addi-
tiOnal
GLEASON GETS CLEAR.
IN the case of Sylvanus Gleason charged
with sprung witness out of the way a n0lIe
pros. was entered, it being shown that GleasOn
was friend of BemOS, the robbed Indian
and at his own request aided BemO to obtain
transportation to Rockville. Gleason was a
guest at the Washington House, and. it ap
pears acted in perfect good faith in his part
OF the transaction.
To-day, Jeremiah Costello, charged with
selling liquor by the small without license.
was was tined tne $l95 Appeal taken. Albert Bur
dine forfeited collateral Richard Borden was
sent down for vagrant. Henry Gibson car
fylng pistol, $50 or 80 days. Geo. W. Steph-
ems was sent down for vagrancy. Morris Nc
Mahon, defOrmed drunken fellow, was sent
down to the WOrkhOuse. Four colored men
were fined S. each for walking over the park.
Eliza FILLMORE, owner Of fierce and danger
Gus dog which bit Michael Cronin. was Or
deTed to have the animal killed. VIM Cahill
selling rum without license, $l05. Appeal
Henry kengla forfeited collateral for main
tanning nuisance. ChaS. Brashears a col
cred boy, larceny of some books from Mary
sent to the reform school. Tie books stolen
by this col0red boy were sold by him to Mr.. J.
Il. AShDy, Keeper OF second hand bookstore,
NO: i!5l pennsylvania avenue, who was ar
rested on the charge of receiving stolen goods,
and the court imposed a fine of $5O.fYGm which
an appeal was taken.
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GEORGETOWN.

dredging the Potomac channel has been
awarded to MessrS. Morgan & Reinhart. The
work will be begun Monday and rapidly push
ed forward as no large vessel can come to this
port IN the present condition of the channel.
THE CANAL-The work upon dam No. i
where the most considerable damage to the
canal was done during the late freshet-iS
nearly finished, and it is stated that it viii be
ready for the water on the 10th inst, at which
time 1t is expected that the water will be let
on from Cumberland to Georgetown.
800 bushels corn and 500 bushels wheat to IF
~ Talbot; also, 200 bushels corn to Hartley
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District Government Affairs.

A large crowd Of labOrerS met at the Column
work ON the canal and their rpf names we're ere
taken, some ninety altogether, and work
promised them on Monday next, under direc-
ton of Chief Engineer HoXie.
|. SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENTS.
The District Commissioners have received a
note from Senator Dorsey, chairman of the
prepare substitute for Senate bill No. CO., In
relation to certificates of assessments for
special improvement S, which, without attempt
the Commissioners with the power to adjust
any assessments that have heretofore been
made for special improvements in the District
of Columbia, upon the application of any per
son who claims his or her property to have
been assessed Illegally or excessively, reserv-
ing to such persons the right to appeal from
trict. and requiring said court to advance upon
its docket all such cases. in such a way that
they may be decided without unnecessary
REPORT ON THE QUARTERMAsTER GENERALS
BUILDING.
The commission of experts-Messrs John
fraser, CharieS EdmOnStOn and Robert /
Fleming-apIointed to examine into the safe
ty OF the building occupied by the quarter
master generals Office made a report to the
iDlstIlct c9mmlssioners Yesterday afternoon,
OF the building and fully agree with MI. Emf
WlSle as to- the necessity of STRENGTHENING il ;"
With a view to that end the experts make
seven separate suggestions as to what they
deem necessary changes, and say in cOnclu-
sion: while we do not consider the con
structiOn OF the building first,class for a
structure. of its size and height, we are of
opinion that If our suggestions are followed.
and the strengthening ordered by the Quar-
termaster General, the building will answer
its purpose
Quartermaster General Meigs on the eth of
February last requested of the inspector of
buildings an examination of this building as
to its safety, upon which report was made
by Inspector EntWistle and forwarded to Gen
criticised through the press in a series OF
articles by Mr.. j. c. Hardness the architect of
the building, and then Inspector Entwisle re-
missioners for commission as provided in
the building regulations to investigate the
report. Above is the substance of the report
which bears out Inspector EntwisIe's original
| report.