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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-08

Fhe Sunday law of Louisville, Ken
lucky, which makes all con pensated Sunday
labor public misdemeanor, was enforced a
week or two ago. and the first victims were
the Organist and Sexton Of Or. Stuart Robin
sons church. This was a decidedly strict
construction Of the statute. Cold Sunday
dinners viii necessarily come into vogue a.
mong the Louisvillians. Cold potatoes =
Ugh =
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-08

10 his speech at Winchester Gen. Cor
don Hkenel the carpet-bagger to the wind;
The wind b,oweth where it listeth; We hear
,he sound thereof hut cannot tell wheoce it
ccue;h or whittier it goeth.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-08
IN CH4NCERY.

The ol ice; Of the above suit is to have Partition
of 4 certain house ard lot in CharlestOwn, among
the heirs al law Of Mrs. L. b. Lakeland deceas-
ed, and Charlotte Griggs, deceased, and if such
partition be found impiacticable, a sale Of said
among said heiro.
1t appearing, on affidavit fled in this suit, that
the Defendant, Samuel w. Lakeland, is Dot a
resident of the State Of West Virginia, he is
hereby required to appear OF the next Rule Day,
VIZ the first Monday in June, 1880, and do what
Is necessary to protect his interests In this matter
And it Is further ordered that a copy of this
order shall be published once week for four sue
cessive weeks, in the VIRGINIA FREE PREss-a
newspaper published IN this county and also
posted at the front door OF the Court House of
the said County, ut least twenty days before De-
cree Il rendered.
THOMAS A. MOORE,
Clerk of the County Court
Dayior & Wilson, Z, e.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-08

Capt. Jim Burgess a leading re-adjus-
Ger ia Winchester, during The dinner :Oteryal
"a Monday helped the Democratic boom by
lis Compary-,he Manchester Light Infant
~" At night under command Of 1t. Mutton,
the Company paid its respects to Gen. Gordon
at tie residence Of Maj. r. W. Hunter.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-08

The fair inmates of the'Baltimore nor
NAL school have, after bravely swearing off
from eurls. bangs. frizzes. rats. mice and the
other vain phases Of hair garri,ure, gone
square back Ga their records aud removed
these urhsllowel tokens Of frivolous world
illness.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-08

The Wayue>boro' correspondent Of the
S,aunton i,rgiaiaR in referring to the visit
there of Hon VIM II Tuyers, Attorney Of
me s. v. r. r.. makes this announcement:-
" Mr. Travis A. Hocney for the ;. V. r. Il.
was here during last week settleing up the land
DAMAGE &c.
Who would limit the capabilities Of type
setter ff possible error?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-08

ES-Gcrernor Alex. II. Shepherd, the
whiion uasuato Of The reclaimed aud mod
yrp.zed national capital was given a farewell
dinner in that city last week and left on Sat
urlay for Mexico where lie has large mining
ilicrests
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-08

The special deficiency bill was vetoed
by 'Presidcut Hayes on Tuesday. l'isaotim-
probable, therefore, tlst tie ai.l ais may go
without their pay another year
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-08

Senator Thurman, in a recent speech
ia Ohio said Ia NY Judgment the great
question which is to be solved is whether or
uot The strength of cur government in the fu-
tGrc shall come from The affections Of the peo-
pl.. or whether il shall be that strength that
de>po,s and despo,s alone employ"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-08

AS against the digui6ed blooms of
more proaiceat candidates, the efforts in be-
half5i lesser presidential lights are known SIS
"bo0mlets. We live and learn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-08

Gen. Gordon in his Winchester speech
tmnlored Tie Democracy Of Virginia not to let
differences q opiu;ou on mere State matters di-
vide them upon National issues; d:7is;oowould
inevitably elect Grant, and again the black
winged larpics-,he carpet-basgers-wouM
taucn upon tie substance Of lie people Of
Virginia aud Georgia aud other Southern COM
muuitics as did tie Angels Of Death upon tie
Hgcr Of Oh Prouethcus as he lay chaiued to
The r,ek.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-08

Postmaster Gtnoral Key having been
appointed to United States Judesship, Gen.
Lougstreet is mentioned as his probable sue
cessor
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-08
Rsady-made Clothing.
NOTICE.

TIVE Co. partnership existing under tbs Bamo
ard styie Of Child, MeCTeight & CompanJ,
posed Of Jonathan e. Child, John a Ne
Cfeieh., Solomon Y. YAntis and II. Y. Riddle
mas, by mutual consent, been dissolTed-the said
Jonathan G. Child and II. Il. Riddle having re
tired ihereffom The affairs Of the said partner
ship will be settled By John A. hcCreigbs ana
solomon v. Yanis, who have catered into Co.
partnership. under ths name and style Of Nc
Crell ht q Naniis, and viii continue The milling
business Of the old firm at Iiarper's Ferry, WeH
Virginia.
JONATHAN g. CHILD.
JOHN A. NcCREIGHT,
n. H. RIDDLE.
SOLOMON V. YANTIS.
MAY !, IssO-3,.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-08

General Ben Butler informed Senator
Hereford Saturday that if Field is the candi-
date he viii 60 ior bin and carry Massaehu-
sclis s.r Ism 10 November.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-08

Samuel NJ Janney, of Doudoun county,
a prominent minister Of The Quaker Church,
and one Of the Indian peace commissioners,
died April 30th at bis home, near Purcellviile.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-08
saturday, May s, 1880.

The third termagants are working like
Beavers saj will gain their point at Chicago
10 spite Of the pro;es, Of West irginia's to
Ne instructed deIegales
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-08

Gen. Gordon in his Winchester speech
ran a parallel between the sore distresses Of
Job and te troubles Of the Southern people
during Tie Is;gn q the caEPst-tascers. A.
mons other ;hiass he said job lest bis ser
esn,s. and so did We lose our servants, but
jobs were never put over him as ours were
put over Us. The devil never thought Of that
such exquisite texture was aud could only
have leen devised by tie ingenuity Of tie Re-
publican party The radicals beat the devil ,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-08

,u transferring TO IT'S columns a para
graph from. last weeks FaEE Pass annoou-
eng tss 3D., iricoJs Of Hon. Juo Blair Hoge
would certainly present his name to the Con-
.,,ssioual C.u,eut.a for nomination, the
Ssl4 SAYS:
"Itislifely the Honorable Judge viii not
le O. candidate for reelection O. his present
judicial osice AS Dis friends desire for him Con-
.ressiolai leues- How abgat ;ho Juige-
chip
ThcJudse hipis matter about which
ve have nat yet lal any information. As
soon as ss ED any on that subject We wiil rc-
ieye tbc mied ct ,bc editor Heueed no; fcar
tlat the Judicial ci.ar viii De vacant f5r long.
The counties of Jefferson. Berkeley aud Nor
gao base able men 10 The ranks Of the legal
profession. aad we 90 not presume that an will
10 einaa .u 2 state 90 decline when Gle " Drs
The people feel tie pulse. So dcsirallc-
,o e.al,el "a position as that &C tho Judceship
IT. theue Il.rl Circuit w} net long be lctt
without ae occupant il Judge Hoge should
r.;re from s, NC could uame one eminent
y qualified s,i Mo would keep tLs judicial
Imirs pure
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-08
The sale of the Greenbrier White Sui

pbnr Springs properly to- ". A. Strart was
confirmed by the court on Tuesday. Mr.
Stuart has associated with him members of
the Camden Consolidated Oil Company and
Col. Geo. l.. Peyton. the former manager of
the property. who will again take charge as
manager. Five hundred 'wotkmen are engag-
ed in making Improvements. and the property
will soon be reopeued.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-08

The colored men employed by Messrs.
Satterlee & Co. in laying tie rails on the S.
V. r. R. on their section in tie vicinity Of
Bentouyille, struck for higher wages. few
days ago, aud 10y noisy and threatening dem
orstrations attempted to prevent the progress
Of HE work. They knew, it is presumed,
that il was desirable to have tie read finished
by a certain time ard efforts to tia, end were
heipg made by tie contractors. aud they
thought to take advantage Of tie situation and
demand higher per diem. We ale Informed
Col Sends has afforded relief by dispa,clirg
tie white track bands unde, bis control to the
point aud TIC work progressCs. Tie white
men toilirg away ard Tie colorCd turbulent
element reduced to lazy, IDLE lockers on.
Since putting the foregoing in type We learn
it was found necessary to read tie rio, act to
the negroes, aud On Wednesday the Sheriff
took an armed posse OF twenty-five to protect
the men at their work.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-08

Gen. Gordon IN his Winchester speech
referred 10 the carpet bagge, in strong
:crms, graphically described him-deuouuced
him as a blaok-wiuged harry. hkeoed unto
tie Angel Of Death. The carret-baeger, he
said, was net the good Northern man who
came here aid Identified himself with the peo-
ple-mating their interests bis OVID. Hecor-
daily welcomed such uen By the carpet
Dagger be did not mean the ox Federal soldier
who, fascinated by the beauty and fertility Of
our sunny South and its salubrious climate.
makes bis homo here lie honored the man
who took his life in bis hand and was ready
70 sacrifice it for principle he honored tie
msn-tho' he confronted him npon tie field
Of carnage-who battled according to lis con
yic:;cus ofrisht. lie would help raise monu-
merts TO toe heroic Federal dead-he woald
rejoice 70 see them mount high and higher
and The more lofty their SUBMITS the more
glory reflected on the halis,arved, ragged, foot
sore. bu, devoted southern heroes who kept
thcm at bay for four long years.
of course we would not attempt to re
port the speeches Of Senators voorhees,, Gordon
and Pendlcton a, Winchester on Monday last.
Ia culogy Of them We might exhaust The adj
iec,ives and not be fulsomc. They had much
to inspire then before them a splendid array
Of representative nen Of the county Of Freder-
lex ard Of the adiacer; counties Of Virginia
aud West Virginia, and even Mary and a
bevy Of beauty. rarely seen on such occasions.
10 llc presence Of hundred school girls and
many ladies Of the towo, country and even
If Washington city. The speeches aero wor-
thy Of the occasion- worthy Of the great men
who delivered them. and their good effects will
De f,i, tLroochou, the canvass and seen in the
grand summing up on election day These
great men came % exhort % unity-to inspire
with hope. aud to bid the democracy Of Viz
GINA march in solid, unbrokcu column 10 the
front aud % victory Forward. Virginiars."
was Tie thrilling, the commanding word Of
Gen Gordon-aud there viii be few among
The multitude Of voters who heard that faml-
ar voice who will lie found as stragglers and
deserters in the supreme hour. Diverse opin- (
ions CO State policy will lie swallowed up Of
the grea; duty Of presenting an nubroken pba-
iaux in opposition to The ccntfaliciDg teuden- 4
,es Of those third termagants who are howl /
ns foF Grant ard a strong government, -
4 control Of all this great country and govern
neui aud people by the viii Of one man en-
forced ty bayoosts at bis command aad pleas
lre
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-08

We u8lc-s,and from a gentleman who
has recently teen among The people Of the 2od
Congressional District, with opportunities to
giec os tie prevailins sentiment concerning
che Guberuato-ia, nomination. that there is a
boom not simply a boomle, fer
Hon C. j Faulkner and there is now little
aoubt Cha; te people Of West Virginia have
je;craiu,d o. avail themselves Of bis splendid
ajai;ics Aud TO- bis election we predic; 'or
this State, magnificent IN its resources Ct
vcalth-deve.oped partially bu, principally
imLcddcd iu lcr mountains-a progress that
vii, astouish-a glory tia; viii attract world
side observation aud admiration
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-08

In the reply Of ore of the editors Of the
Mr,iasjurg S;atesaaR to Col. c. J. Faux
Ter. Jr.. with reiereuce to primary meetings,
primary elections &c, question Ike this ap-
polrel we have not the paper before usl
" How would the eicnided Judge Hoge loos
shinnvins 10 around the District before the meet
irc 20 the nominating convention, &c.
Oh, cruel N0te,mq8'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-08
FOR SALE.

~ VOLUMES Of APPLETOS'S AMERICAN
~ CYCLOPEDIA--iatest edition-new aId
unused. Will be sold al greatly less than cost.
Purchaser can obtain the remaining volumes a.
all at once, OF every one, two, three or mole
months. as desired. Inquire AZ
Nav / 1850 FREE PRESS OFFICE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-08

II viii be a surprise to the acquaintan-
ccs Of the late Gen. Carlos Buttetteid, and Of
his es,imable widow in Clarke coGniy to learn
that a person in New York City SETS up
claim 90 te his widow aud objects 10 ATTY adj
miuistraiion upon his estate until tae legal
heirs can prove tLeir claim" Gen. Butter
field S estate, it appears, consists principally,
in Just claim Of nearly three hundred thou
sand dollars upon The government of Del
N k--a claim that ought long ago 10 have
been paid. 1t is a sum sufficient, in these
days. 20 induce numerous bogus widows to
put 10 an appearance. We have the eonsoia-
ton Of knowing that our calling insures rs
against a multiplicity Of contestants for our
estate when We have departed hence.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-08

During the debate On the Allison a-
menjmeut, Friday week, Senator Hereford
created a sensation ly declaring hat mot
single Republican senator believed in social
equality Of the races, aud that not one Of them
would allow his daughter to marry coloTed
man" The Republicans preach good many
things hey are Slow 10 practice.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-08

Hon. ]. \. Camden, 1t Is said, will be
a candidate for the United States Senate from
West Virginia, to succeed Senator Hereford
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-08

An anonymous writer IN the Wheeling
hc6gencer questions tie cousistercy OF Mr..
Charles Davies. Of this county, who recently
opposed in an exceedingly well written and
readable letter in tie same paper theproposed
and pow matter Of fact Republican Greeutack
Coalition. aud plies Mr. d. with several inter
rcga;ories concerning bis votes in the past and
in he future Mr Davies responds III the FOL-
lowing brief aud courteous note:
HAuSza's fERRY, May /, 1850.
EDir0Rs lNrEILIGiNcIH: It "Refotm" had
signed bis name 20 lis communication published
Ia the intcllieeucer q April SOth, a did to mine,
published few DAYS earlier, all proper questions
~ bis would receive az M hands respectful con
sideraton aud prompt replies. | must DO par
GUuCd. however, if decline answering questions,
OF even entering into any kind Of controversy with
az anonymous writer have no objection what
ever 20 receiving fair thrust from an open foe,
but insist on the privilege OF returning the com
pHuent-G privilege that Is cut @. the question
Whca your opponent is 10 ambuscadc
Your obedien; servant,
CUARLHs DAVIS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-08
Co-Parternership Notice.

THE undersigned have entered at Ripon, West
Virginia, into partnership under the name
and style of " Berry Bros. and Hefebower," at
Rippon Station as Dealers in Grain, Fertilizer,
Plaster, ETC., and also transact a GENERAL
COMMISSION BUSINESS. The patronage cf
the public is respectfully solicited.
cHAS- J. BERRY,
r. w. BERRY,
DANIEL HEFLEB0NER.
April l, 1888 mo.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-08

Would it no, be a rich thing, IS it Is a
very likely thing, if The Greeutaekers scratch
an tie Republican names on the fusion ticket
And rice rTsa. We predict it, Leaders CO.
pablc Of making a bargain fer the sake Of the
spells and At tie expense # principle deserve
to te deserted by The masses.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-08
EAST r0tND TR AINs.

Train C33 daily. Train G3l TacsdIys, Thurs
days apd SATURDAYS. Al other trains daily er-
cept Sunday.
November 30 1879.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-08
IInrpcr's Ferry, West va

DY virtue of section $40 Revised Statutes,
! } also Of the Act of Congress ct June IA, 1878,
the undersigned will Offer Mt public auction, on
the premises at narper's Ferry, Yves, Virginia,
commencing at one O'Clock p. NJ,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-08
Phoenix Carriage Works
May S, 1850.
The State of West Virginia,

Jefferson County, to-wit:
At RULES held in he Clerks Office Of HE
County Court Of Jefferson County, Moy 5h,
1880.
E. NJ. LAKELAND and Charlotte E. Sublclte,
RUS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-08

1850 the following described property Of the
United States as designated on a map Of Harper :
Ferry, made In the year 1860 by ). Howell Brown,
Surveyor, to Wit:
LOT ONE. embracing toe Water Power entire
Of the Potomac River the Can1l and Locks, and
a strip of land and bluff bordering on that river.
living between the same and the streets and lots
as laid down on the map aforesaid beginning az
Shenandoah street and extending to the Western
line Of the United States property. The wall OF
two large buildings, the John Brown Engine
House aud the foundations OF several other build
ings are Standing, and large quantities Of dressed
building, higstUg aud other stone are upon ia c
ground. The Machinery consists OF three FUR
bine Wheels and four Cast Iron Wheels of large
Dimensions, with Gearing, Fumes, &c.
LOT TWO, embracing tn, Water-Power OF
the Shed andoah River as held bv the United
States, and the site of the old lil. Factory with
all the sppcrtenanecs
LOT -FOUR, the perpetual right to cut and re-
move wood from a tract OF 1865 acres of Noun
tain Land lying on the South side of the ShehaG-
doah River adjoining the Ferry tract.
Block " F." on shenandoah, Lot !, with brick
house and lot ..
Lot with Stone Building AID Lots ? 3, 4, 3, =
S, North of Shenandoah Street.
Block. "ll," on Shenlndth Street, Lots l, ?,
Block ~" on Shenandoah Street, Lots y ?, ),
Wager six acre reservation, Lot p with Stone
House.
Block "a A." on Washington and Potomac
Streets, Lots 4, 5, G.
Block ''B B." on Washington and Ridge Streets,
Block C C, on Washington a nd Clay Streets
Lots 1 &
Block . D D." between Fillmore and Clay Sts
Lots ,, ,, !, 6.
Bloc. :" B." between South Cliff and Clay
Streets, Lots J. ..
Block " G g." Camp Hill, Lots ard G.
Block " II H." Camp Hill, Lots c, 7, s.
Block 81 j." Camp Hill, Lots /, 1, 5, G, :, 6,
10, IL, II.
Block &" X X" Camp Hill, Lots /, ?, 3,4.
Block oil, Camp Hill, Lots ?, ), 5, 6, :, s,
Block M NJ" Camp Hill, Lots ,, 80.
Block II, Camp lIill, Lott.
Block T." Camp Hill, Lots t. Is.
Block az" Union Square, Lots 6, 10, II, Y,
Block a." South side of Ridge Street, Lots )
and 6.
Block ~" between Ridge and Putnam sts. ,
Lots ADDS
Block " o" same, 10, %.
Block same, Lots C. H. Is.
Block 90" same, Lots l, ,, 3, 4, 5, S, Is,
II, Is, 20.
Block {" R." North Of Ridge Street, lots l, 2,
3, rs, C,7s.
Block " s." same, Lots .. 3, 4, SC.
Block Z" T." same, lot !.
Block " L" same, Lots , 4.
Block "N,'' between Putnam and Van Vert
Streets, Lots !, ?, 3, 4, ).
Block Two between Van Vert and North Clif
Streets, Lots and 8.
,r-,,,r- or, q. ~
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-08

against
SAMUEL W. LAKELAND. Fannie Wash
iuston and Lawrtnte Washington, her
husband, Nelly Iackapd, Willis Lack
land, minor, Mamie Lack land, also
niuor, and IhcmasE Subleite,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-08

QUEENS and GLAs SNARE Of all kinds for
~ sale So II. II. COOKE.
UTHITE-aash, Shoe and Scrubbing Brushes
w for sale by II. II. COOKE.
CTOyE MILK PANS and Pots. for sale bye
II. II. COOKE
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-08

VNHE attention Of my friends and customers is
especially invited to my general Stock OF
Goods now open. Every line is especially full
and complete. All are assured OF the best attcn-
ton and the lowest prices.
Respectfully,
April "a, lsSc. W. c. CARRELL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-08
TERMS OF sALE.-0n purchase

nnder Fifty Dollars, Cash on purchases exceed
Ing that sum one-third the purchase money in
cash, balance in one and two years, with six
per cent. interest, 2 lien being reserved on the
property to secure payment of same. or ell cash
OF the option Of the purchaser, 20 be complied
with within ten days. 4 deposit of $500 on ac-
count of lots ore or two, will be required at time
of sale A conveyance viii be made on behal! OF
the United States TO the purchaser Of all its righ.
and title to the property, which is believed to be
perfect in every case. A map showing the metes
and bounds Of the seFeral lots will be exhibited
at the time OF sale.
The Government reserves the right 70 with
draw any OF the lots to prevent unusual sacrifice
II he bids are unsatisfactory.
X. RAYNER,
Solicitor OF the Treasury.
Appropriations SHERMAN, Secretary OF the
Treasury.
April 10, lss0-ts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-08
On Tuesday, the 25th Of May.

1850, the following described property Of the
United States a. designated on map Of Harper
Ferry, made In the year 1869 byS. Howell Brown.
Surveyor to wit;
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-08

! body that they can hld a fresh line Of ht0-
riies, Dry Goods, NoGoas, Gents Furnishing
Goods and