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VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.'
f.Uton.
C’ arlestovm, Jefferson County.
Ort'tcB is " Jirnss'K Ht iiDivu.” j
Tht d v o. 1^1*
JNtws from England.
The J.\ S. Senate'.' re;-, fl u of the treaty;
w.'.Ti Fljigland, cvocluiicdby Mr. Juinisouour
jatc Minister t > the Can t of St. James, aud the .
speeches made bv Senator'. Sumner and Ghand" ,
ler. while it was unde: dvbite iu the Senate, |
are fully and freely .iiarusst l iu the London 1
paper*. Fr m the cable teleg* mas we gather I
#. no interesting points reKlive thereto.
T! • I. nd'-u S'jr >'.ys, •* that Air. Simmerh
claim* are so rear and startling, that they
w .it he regarded as simply enormous aud with- i
a] unexpected. It deplores the rejection by
Engl uni of the early overture* male by our
cx-M;nister Adam* f.*r a settlement of this
que*ti >n.’’ It »I«oaa»rt*, that President Grant ;
is n« t so thorough a lover of peace, as Prcsi- i
dent Lincoln was-that be is intensely Ameri- 1
can, *n 1 that the entire world know* his reso- i
JulnitM of purpose.” It characterizes the es
cape of the Alabama as both deplorable and
disgraceful to England, forming the worst pro- !
cedent that she could establish for the future,
in similar contingencies.
We infer from these stricture*, that, if the i
instruction* to Minister Motley have the same |
animus as that shown in Mr. Sumner’s speech,
his mission to England will be a fruitless one, |
for if these paper* be considered as an index
of the view* of the government, these do- i
ward* of onr* are regarded as utterly untena- j
ble and ought to be resisted.
The London Times estimates Mr. Sumner's |
dama ;e* at £4‘22.000.00i>, or npward* of two '
bdli n dollars. It is worthy of notice, that
the Timet says, that althongh England is held
up a* the only f reign power persistently ho*- ;
tile to America during the rebellion, at one po- j
liod thereof, the fato of onr Union depended ,
on the influence of England, whoso sword I
i1 mrn int> the scale would have altered the i
Te»WF. anetipcncni inrcoc iiniej
now berates our statesmen for ignoring this
important fact so fivorable to its country.—
Admitting this to be true, f.r the intimation
seems to be, that France offered to nnite with
England, and acknowledge the independence
cf the C mfederacy, it yet remains a question,
v! ‘-ther F.nglan ! was not actuated by motives
c f c!f-intere>t in the course pursued.
The London Standard a Tory Organ, is ra
ther more emphatic than the other journal'
above quoted, and is of the opinion, that we
will “ keep the Alabama claims in reserve.”
We trout, notwithstanding the belligerent
attitude of certain statesmen, and the war-cries
cf certain journals on both sides of the water,
that tl e sol .’r second thought of those who
control the affairs of both nations will, even
tually, see eye t<» eye, and, avoiding the terri
b’e arbitrament of war, settle the questions in
volved, in the interests of lasting peace and
gcod-will.
The Elections in Virginia.
The Conservative Convention, lately in ses
sion at Richmond, having withdrawn its ««
<L l^tis for Governor »nJ other State officers,
the ? ntest w ill now be between the Wells car
pet-1 ag candidates and the Walker republican
candidates.
Inf rmatlon from Richmond, gathered from
a pr mi rent gentleman's conversation with j
Gen. Can by, the military commandant, gives j
t' e impression that the Tote on the constitution '
of Virginia will n t tike place at the genera! '
el Mi ’ title fourth Thursday of May, but
probably between the first and tenth of July,
so aa not to interfere with the harvest. Ho
also de-ires a thorough registration, and is aux
j U3 that citizens of all parties shall interest j
themselves in securing a full and fair vote.—
The probability is that President Grant will
be governed by General Can by'a suggestions.
Gen. Cantor is a gentleman of courteous
bearing, who has made a favorable impression
t ; on the pc. pie of Richmond and those of the j
S; ;te who have had intercourse with him, and j
a fair election may be expected.
[Ppr-ial Dt'ptnch to th* Btiti-nor* s><’< ]
Cion. Lie’s Interview with the Presi
dent.
W.ssmxoTOV, May 2.—A gentleman who
cal^d upon Gen. Lee to-day. made some in- '
quince of b:m re-pecting his interview with
uranf. wmcb tno* |J.'\ce at the Executive :
n insion yesterday, and it appears that the
President had solicited the visit f-^r the purpose 1
cf talking over Virginii affairs an ! the South
i:i general. In the matter <>f submitting the 1
constitution to a vote of the people, he (Oen.
!>e) thought that separate votes should be
taken on the disfranchising clauses and on sev
er*] clauses relating to questions of a local na
tive in which the various counties arc largely
interested. He a is dso of the opinion that it
was of the utmost importance that the several
States should be brought into practical rela
|i ns with the federal government at once, in
owl ’r to secure representation in both branches
rf C-ng**'**, and when that was accomplished 1
ho was sure all other questions would readily !
adjust themselves. He said he !.ad informevl 1
the Preside-t that he did n t look upon the
ad niton of the fifteenth amendment with such !
fearful /brrtiodinirs as had K-en done by Icad
i g tn-'t: < t the X* it'u and South. He said the
inmrvj. w tn^ an «x reed: ugly pleasant one, 1 |
ami tl at the Pr^'i-Vut assured him he would |
al ways he glad to biro. | ,
Pi.-coxtixi ii> —(\ Saturday ti 1 Richm- :i 1
••Sr, 'hern (■} min, " tL« poprr '■ 'ted by the '
hi— II. R;V«b P R.ir J. J of which he Was <
e-ii! r ard proprie* .r at tia'>htic <•! his tragic 1
death, expired for want •* y tronage. Its f
obituary," written 1 y u. c !:* r, >’k*es as f«l- *
] :»*:
• With this :»*ue t* c” -til'in <h,\ -on con- [ *
c‘i:J* i its series ; makes - < itir-t i-xpre«A '•»>»-— | «
The cais-or of the paper ha- been jia ovOv’*^ j
one. a -i in its time this s-tirnal » bad jira.‘t {j
weight With p-ilitii s aud politicians. The pru- ^
scut writer utii at«-d at tl •• birth of tl • Of,in- ,
ton. and the ta-k has now devolved up.>n him J
to pen its obituary. Wo ham dm* it. 5ew
ive rc*»t.
Oranges are clieojief by tie* i-.trrv! tliau po-1 ^
tatoe*. in New York city, i' .xts are uot st j rtJ
high ill the Countiy where they are
•• Bv tbeir f»ui'- shall ye kn>w tl i
The Odd-Fellows’ Celebration.
The recent national edebrution at Philadcl
,|,ii of the semi-centennial anniversary nf the
utr.Auction of Odd-Ftllowship in this cotin- I
ry 'remarks the National hi'eUigrn^r) is full .
,f »»igce*ti n. It was in alt itsdetailsa splen- 1
lid affair. As a demonstration it was one of j
he grandest ever witnesses! in the country, and j
n all its details was a com pletesuccess. Forty ,
hoUMUid members of the order participate!! in ’
he proceedings, while local celebrations were
>!mu!ta»*couslv held mail parts of theconntrv. j
I hc snggestivencss of this demonstration, how- ,
,.ver is in the exh.l ition ot the astounding
growth of this benevolent organization, since
n few noble-hearted citizens were first instruct
pd in the mysteries of the order, in a little
Kick r>x>m of the Patriarch Thomas Wildey,!
it f: dtimnro. just fifty years ago. From such '
i small beginning it has extended its protecting
and fostering influence to every State, city, !
hamlet, and neighborhood, even to the remotest ;
parts of the whole country, inculcating ;
every where, by precept, practice, and example,
its beautiful teachings of charity, purity and
benevolence. The success of this organization I
is one of the most sublime examples of the
irresistible might and progress of Truth, |
Justice, and true Charity among the masses of
an intelligent people, when freed from sectarian
or p liticai influences and entanglements.
Vandalism.
Oi c of the Richmond journals calls atten
tion to the mutilation of the fine marble statue
of Henry Clay, in the cnpitol square of that
city, and to the vandalism which threatens soon
to destroy it entirely. Vandalism seems to be
becoming the order of the day with more im
portant things than statues. It were well if
it confined its ravages only to works of art.—
Rut the most venerable institutions are not safe
fr m its destructive spirit. The principles a id
ideas vindicated by the great Americans to
whom the noble statues in the capitol grounds
of Richmond are erected have been more wan
tonly assailed than the mute emblems of the
men .who are identified with them. It is in
keeping with the surroundings that the statue
of Clay, which represented him in his oratori
cal attitude, and seemed, like its great original,
instinct with the fire of liberty and indepen
denc", should he defaced and mutilated, like the
rights, franchises and sensibilities of the people
of his native State. When that State, if ever,
is reconstructed, it may be well to reconstruct
tl e statue. In the present condition of Virginia,
the grand, heroic figures of the Revolution and
of Henry Clay, which have been reared in her
capital square, are like monuments in a ceme
tery ar- ! should have engraved upon them Tx
Mfmoriam, not only of men who are dead, but
of liberties which are buried with them—not
without the hope, let us trust, of a joyful resur- j
recti on.— Balt. Bun.
Virginia.
The Conservative Convention for Virginia
met in Richmond on Wednesday of last week
to deliberate upon the political situation, and
totakesnch action with regard to the approach
ing election as t1 e interests of the State and
people might demand. The Convention was I
in session two days. The Conservative candi- !
dates for State offices, nominate! in IS67. i
promprtv sent m their resignations, thus re- 1
lieving the Convention of any eml irrassment *
which the previous pledges of the party to
them might produce.
Two lines of art! a were presented for the
C •nvention's choice. One was to oppose the
Coder wood Constitution entire, to support
ntra:gbf-nnt C" creative candidates f >r State
and hval offices, ami if successful to postpone
reconstruction indefinitely. The other was to
*eoppt the resignations offered, to support the
moderate Republican ticket beaded by Walker
as against the Radical scalawag and earpet-hag '
movement represented hv Wells, to defeat the
obnoxious portions of the Constitution and
approve tho remainder of the instrument, thus
complying with the demands of Congress,
securing the approval of the Administration, ,
ami guaranteeing as far as possible, the speedy i
reconstruction of the State.
Effect of Mr. Sumner’s Speech in
England.
The cable advices whith we give to-dav I
Monday ( savs the Baltimore Sun, show that '
Mr. Sumner’s late speech in the Senate on
the Alabama claims has created quite a sen-'
sation in England. Both the press and public j
men of tho country express their astonishment j
at t’o cxr.'iit of what thev consider Mr. Sum
iter’s demands. Even tho London Stir, the,
liberal organ of Mr Bright, pronounces them
‘ merely enormous,” and it is stated that at an i
informal d:<eu«sion in the cabinet meeting Mr. j
Bright, while declaring that this embarrass- :
inert served England right, yet agreed that he i
'• »11 not consent to entertain tho terms fore- j
shadowed in Mr. Sumner’s speech. This ap- j
P^a-ed to be the general sentiment in the press j
a' 1 among the people. But Lord Clarendon was J
probably right when he expressed his belief
that the actual negotiations on the part of our
government would be far less extreme in char- 1
icter than speeches of Senators and articles in j
;hr press. Tho momentary reaction of the
English advices on this side is shown in the
irmnessof the premium on golJ, and some!
lecline in government securities iu tho New !
fork market.
Heavy Verdict.
Daniel P. Bell, a resident of tho town of
1 'Chester, Ulster County, was arrested in 1884
>y General J ilin A. Pix then commanding
he Department of the East, and wxs confined
n Fort Taifayettcf rf nr months. In I860 ho
n u t an action in the Supreme Court against
b • • r i! Pix I r damages. The suit has slept
r one time. TLo attorney for General Pix
n h av' Ti d t > have the case removed frotn the
‘tatc to the United States courts, hut failed, ] i
uJ since then has given tho matter no further 1
ttcnlion. An order w is reeentty obtained |
irccting the sheritT of Ulster eonnty to em
lamd a jury t<> assess the damages. This was i
w on Monday last, notice having bwn given <
» Mr. Pix s attorney, uud tire jury awarded *
ti. Bell £10,000 damages.—.V, Y. Herald. \
John B. Prabell. Esq., late Assessor of In- '
rnal Revenue for the Second District of West 1
i .-giniu. died at his residence in Morgantown, ‘
i Sunday of consumption. Mr. John 1
\\ agin\e, i the’ sumo place, Lxs been ap- '
a rgl i ti,; the xaCiucy.
A Negro Bluebeard.
Ijouis Line, the rejro wife-poisoner, who
was hanged in Pittsburg. Pa.,on Thursday, f r
murdering his wife, Henrietta Lane, in May,
1«C8. seems to have l een a perfect Bluebeard, J
having married six wives and gotten rid of
five. A correspondent of the New York World
says:
Louis Lane was born at Waterford, Loudoun
County, Ya., l»etwee’) fifty and sixty years ago;
there he married Rachel Lane, a relative. He
left her at Waterford in 1840, and after moving !
about for a time, he settled in Washington, Pa.,
and was joined by his wife Rachel. About
three years afterwards she diet! suddenly.—
Latio next went to Wheeling, where he mar- |
ried a woman named McKee. He took her
also to Washington, and she, too, died with
suspicions suddenness there. A third time he i
married, the wife this time beiug Ellen Bozicr.
She died io Pittsburg in 1854. Ellen’s death, i
too. was a very hasty one, but no investigation
was made. Not long afterwards Louis took a ;
fourth wife; with her he removed again to
Washington, where she soon died under very
suspicious circumstances. The day after death
he would permit no one to sec the corpse, but
stood guard all day at the door.
When the body was prepared for the grave, j
the women who had dressed it protested that
they found deep wounds on the dead woman,
evidently made with a knife. Still no invest!- j
gation was made. A fifth time did Louis in
vest in the matrimonial lottery, this time mar- ,
ryiug Emma Lewis, lie met with very in
different success in his efforts to get Emma out !
of the way, and she bids fair to survive him.
One day, in Washington, she preferred a charge
of assault, with intent to kill, against him.—
At the trial she testified that one evening at!
supper her tea and potatoes tasted hitter, and
she could not swallow them. She offered Louis
some from off her p! ate, but he refused, and
urged her to cat and drink ; and his whole de
meanor was very suspicious. She threw the
potatoes out. and a dog ate them. The poor
d g died in an hour. For days after this she
detected her husband in attempts to poison her.
It is alleged that, finding poisoning would not
Jo, Lane bound her to the bed and set fire to
the house, but she escaped and jumped out of
a window. This did n->t appear at the trial,
however. Fur this eccentric behavior Lane
went to the penitentiary for six years. In 18GG
lie came out of prison ; in I8GT he married the
wife who died in 1808. Einma, the fifth wife,
is now living at Brownsville, Pennsylvania.
Murder Trial at Cumberland.
CcUDEBtAND, Mo., April SO.—In the trial
of Mrs. Rowland, yesterday, for the murder of
her husband, (with a negro named Carroll as
an accessory,) after detailing the circumstances
immediately connected with the murder, the
State proposed to introduce testimony showing
anterior attempts of Mrs. Rowland to poison
the deceased. Tiie defense objected, on the
ground that the attempted poisoning was a
distinct substantive charge, an indictment for
which Is also pending. Mr. I’earrc made an
argument, consuming yesterday afteruoou and
a portion of to-day. The court overruled the
objection, bolding that such attempts, culmi
nating in murder, were, res gestae, tending to
show guilty inte*t.
It was held that one of the motives for the
crime was improper intimacy between the ac
cused and Ilcnry Weaver, now in Hagerstown
d! as an accomplice in the poisoning, and it
was proved that they roomed together at New
Salem, I'a., as man and wife. Letters from
Mrs. Rowland, takeu from the person of Weav
er by a detective, were read to corroborate her
conjugal infidelity. As showing another mo
tive, insurance policies on the life of R iwland
were put in evidence on which appears a re
lease of Mrs. Rowland’s claim to all interest in
the same in ease of separation. The.purchase
of chloroform by a negro about Carroll’s size
and build on the Thursday preceding the mur
der was also showu. At this stage of the pro
ceedings the court adjourned until to-morrow.
Singular Case of Suicide.
At a place called Fieldsboro’, but more com
monly known as “ Scrabble,” near Middletown,
Delaware, an old man named John Lynn, Sr.,
aged seveuty^eight, committed suicide on Wed
nesday week. He was seen by several par tie.
to go down to a mill-pond, and deliberately
take off his hat and coat and hang them, to- '
gether with his cane, on a tree near the pond.
He then sat down, and the persons watching
him supposed, from hi> actions, lie was wash
ing his feet. After sitting for some time, he
crawled forward on l.is hands and knees to the '
edge of the pond where the water was about
twelve feet deep, and plunged in. The persons i
who saw him plunge, and who, up to that time
had no idea of his intending suicide, ran to his
assistance. He was got out of the water in
about twenty miuutes, but life was extinct.
Deceased was quite infirm ; bis wife recently '
died and be was dependent on a son for sup
port. It is supposed that his intellect was
somewhat impaired, and that lie was much
given to melancholy brooding on his poverty
and the idea that ho was a useless burden.— ,
The coroner’s jury rendered a verdict of suicide !
by drowning.
Judge Chase in Virginia.—Richmond,
May 3.—Chief Justice Chase arrived here this i
morning and opened the United States Circuit
Court, assisted by Judge Underwood. The
Chief Justice briefly charged the grand jury.
The jury was composed entirely of whites, and ,
the irou-clad oath being dispensed with, many j
of the old citizens appeared in the jury box for
the first time since the close of the war. The !
rase of C. Griffin, involving the legality of |
Underwo'id s decisiou setting aside the action 1
f the State courts whose officers are ineligible j
mder the f> urteeuth amendment, was called, j1
md will be argued to-morrow.
Fatal Shooting Affray in Virgisia—
hcHROND, May 5, 1869.—Joseph Holmes, I
lured, a member of the late constitutional!
convention, was killed at Charlotte Courthouse
esterday. A j verson a 1 difficulty occurred be- ,
ween him ami Johu Marshall, a son of Judge
vlarshall, of whose family Holmes was a Tur
ner bouse servant. Doth parties drew pistols
aid firing coumicuced, which was participated
n by Marshall's friends. After being shot, :
lolmes walked into the courthouse and fell
k\i I.
Aristocratic.—It is Mid that the total an
nual rental of the pews of the new Grace Epis
copal Church, Chicago, will aggregate over
§100.000. When a delegate from this insti
tution reaches heaven, so aristocratic is it, St.
Peter will have to 1« excused till be can change
his shirt before letting them in. lie would
not be prepared for any such high-cut style.
[ Pomtroy.
A Northern Company has leased a tract of
land, some six or eight miles from Mt. Jackson,
on the Orkney Springs road in Shenandoah,
for the purpose of working what they are sat
isfied is a fine coil field. The operations will
commence immediately. The specimens of
coal found, which induced the enterprise, are
of the finest anthracite.
Public-Sale”
Of Personal Property and Real
Estate at Bolivar. Jefferson Co..
West Virginia.
TX pursuance of the provisions of Two Deeds of
Trust, executed respectively on the 20th day of
June 1866, and an the 21st day of February 1868,
by Christian XichM and Nancy bis wife, convey
ing the property described in said Deeds, and in
accordance with life provisions of the Code, in such
rases made and provided the undersigned Trustee,
named in said Deeds, will, on
SATURDAY, the 20th day of MAY, 1SC9,
sell at Public Auction, on the premises, near the
town of bolivar, at 12 o'clock, M., the
Brewery. Fixtures, and Personal
* '
Property,
of the said C. Xiebols, named in said Deeds.
This property is valuable for the improvements
made upon it, and is well ndapted for the purposes
to which it is now being devoted.
The personal property consists of
One Horse and Wagon, two Feather Beds.
Three Under bids, three Ih d t ads A bedding,
One bureau, ope Safe, three Tallies,
Ten Chairs, one Stove, one Clock,
Thirty beer Kegs, one brewer's Kettle,
One brewer’* Cooler, one Mash Tub,
Two Yeast Troughs,
TtTEI.VK
The Lind to be sold under these Deeds, to se
cure to Francis Zoll the principal sum of Eleven
Hundred Dollars, with interest from the 20th day
of June 1966, was conveyed by the United States
to Thomas Jenkins by Deed bearing date Dec. ith
1958. and afterwards conveyed to the said Chis
tian Nichol by the Raid Thomas Jenkins and Sophia
his wife bv Deeds bearing date June 18,18C6, con
sists of about
Nine Acres of Virgin Soil,
Lving Fast and North of the town of Bolivar, and
at a short distance—is improved by convenient
fences and a substantial
Tenement House. Brewer}',
And suitable buildings for a large Brewery, with
•uflicient water and adjacent to Market.
The Personal Prop rtv to b ■ gold under the deed
dated 21st February 1868, is valuable, of it.- kind,
and the attention of purchasers is invited to this
sale for investment.
The Title to bo gold is believed to be perfect:
but selling as Trustee, 1 will convey only such title
as is vested in me.
TER MS 0 E SA L E C.4 SII:
ANTHONY BUSSEY, Trustee.
Bolivar, Jeff., Co., W. Va.
.May 6, 180" •
Select 8t«tel< ol’Spritiy;
• Goods I
Vt^E *<k the attention of onr customers and the
public, to a stock of Spring Good* ju-t
opened, w hich we believe will compare favorably
w ith any in the market, both in quality and price.
Without enumerating, we pledge ourselves not to
he undersold by any one on the same cla-s of good*.
Our stock embraces LADIES’ DRESS GOODS
of the following varieties ,
MOZAMBIQUKS, CRAPE LUSTRE,
JAPANESE PRINTED FOULARDS.
BLACK ANI> WHITE ALPACAS.
We ask the attention of tbe Indie* especially to our
largestncX or .motions atui wiute Hoods, consisting
of Gloves. Hoiserr. Lace, Hemstitched and L. C.
Handkerchiefs. Ca'mbric and Swiss Edging. Cor
entrv and Britania Ruffling, Plain and Dotted
Swiss, Plain and Striped Nainsook. Plain and Plaid
Cambric. Tarlton, Brilliant, Marseilles, Pirjue, and
many other useful articles in this line. W have
also a nice assortment of Plain, Llack and Fancy
CLOTHS AND CASSIMERES,
Cottonadeg, Linen, Linen Check, Ac., for Men and
Bovs’ wear.
Oursupplv of GROCERIES is full and complete,
and at low figures.
These goods have been selected with care,
and weconfid -ntlv invito un inspection of our stock.
May 6, 1868, HOWELL BRO.
SPRING A M> SUMJIER,
1800.
I ASK the attention of my customers and the
public to the large and well selected stock of
Spring and Summer Goods just opened, wliirh I
shall sell as low as the lowest. My stock of Ladies'
Dress Goods embraces the following :
STRIPED SERGE.
JAPANESE PRINTED CAMBRIC.
GRAND DUCHESS BLACK ALPACA,
SILK WARP ALPACA,
MOZAMBIQUE?, AC.
I would ask the attention of the ladies of Charles
town and vicinity to my large stock of Notions and
White Goods, consisting in patt of Kid Gloves,
Hmtierv, Laces. Cambric and Swiss Fudging. Ruf
fling. Coventry Marseille*, Grecian Bend Fluting,
Parasols, Ribbons, Plain, Barred and S’riped Cam
bric. Barred linperatricc, and many other articles
too numerous to mention.
Riant- ...ft VVK:,.. r.AnnA Rrra^p Shawl
Shetland Shawls. Roil Lama Lace Shawls. Black
Cashuiere Shawls; Table Linen, Wool Table Co
ver*, White and Colored Honey-comb and Mar
seille! Spreads: also Calicos, Cottons, Checks and
Stripes at the lowest prices.
M v stock of Clothing, Hats, and Gents' Furnish
ing gooda consist? of the Largest and Best selected
in the county; also Cloths and Caasiiuere#, White
I,ir»en, Brow n I.inen and Calico Shirt* in great va
rieties. Call and judge for rourselve*. at
S. A- HAMBl'ItOKITS
Charlestown. May 6. Cheap Cash Store.
Jordan’N WlilU* Sulphur
M|> rln ITS*,
FREDERICK COUNTY. VIRGINIA,
Five Miles from Winchester and One a Half
Miles from Stephenson's Depot.
r|'MIIS place will be opened on the 1st day of June
for the reception of Visitors, and every exer
tion w ill be made to give entire satisfaction to ail |
the guests.
A fine BAND (>F MUSIC will be in attendance [
during the season.
The Bowling Alley, Billiard Room, Gymnasium.
Swings, Ac., w ill be in good ord'-r; new and ex- j
ccllent Coaches will run between the Springs and ,
Stephenson’s Depot, the dl.-tancC being llj miles
over a good road.
The Telegraph Liao will be extend front Stephen
son's Depot, to the Spring? without delav.
Force Pump?, with a full ?upp!y of lfo«e, have
been erected, which w ill serve to extinguish fire,
and sprinkle the walks, tree? and lawn.
S^Gu eets will be received at any time before
the regular time of opening
Zd)"Mails twice daily. Also, three Passenger
Trains daily each wav."
Teaxs. —$3 per day ; SI7 50 per week, and $60 j
per month. Children and colored servants half j
prire ; white servant* tbree-fourths price.
May 6. 1860. E. C. JORDAN. ]
NOTICK.
VLL aeeount* of the late firm of TRUSS ELL ‘
A CO. most be settled bv the 1st of June—
them ise theT will be handed over to the tender
nercics of the law.
May 6, 1869—tf.
U/EI.L'S Anomated Bone Super Phosphate, the .
f j great Com Fertilizer, for sale bv
May 6. I860. McCL’RDY A DUKE.
HORSE Collars, Wagon and Carriage Whip*, '
. for sale by MrCUKDY A- DUKE.
>~,AI.T—G. A. and Fina—a supply received and
for sal* low for Cu-b. W. EBY.
May 6, 1869.
l'l'rR0L'GHT Iroa Sh»vel Plough* for *ale bv
\\ JAS. LAW. HOOFF. [.
I kOCKET Corn Shelter for sale bv
| JAS. LAW. HOOFF. I
I^ISTOl.S WANTED.—I am now purchasing
| Colt? Arrov and Navv Pistol*.
Mav 6. I960. JA'V LAW. HOOFF.
new liquor stork !
J. Q. A. NAOENBOUSCH.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN’
PURE LIQUOR?.
GRANTHAM HALL, KING STREET,
MABTWSBl§G, W. TA.,
TITOrLP inform the public that he has opened
\\ » first-class Liquor Store, in Martinsburg,
where he will keep on band a large stock of
IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC LIQUORS
Of the Finest and Best Brands, consisting of
Pure Rye, Pure H'Aent, Pure Bourbon, and Corn
Whittle' ; French, Apple. Peach, Cherry, Ginger,
Blackberry and Cataxcba Brandiee ; Port, Sherry,
Sxceet Malaga. Blackberry, Rhine and Catawba
Wine*; Jamaica, Saner oin, and aVi» England \
Rumt, Cordiali, and be't brand' of Champagne.
BUYERS AT WHOLESALE
Will find it to their adrantage to call and examine i
mv stock before purchasing elsewhere.
J. Q. A. N’ADBN’BOUSCIJ.
Mar 6, 1869—ly. Martinsburg, W. Va.
Competition Dolled
AT
J.Goldsmith’s Cheap Store.
I HAVE just finished receiving mv supply of i
Spring and Summer Dry Goods, Notions,
Clothing, Ac. It is the most handsome in style and
lower in prices than ever before. My motto ie
44 Quick Sale• and Small ProfitI intend to sat
isfy the public in prices, style and quality. Part I
of my Dre Goods embrace the following: Poplins. |
Mousdains, Black and Colored Alpaca, Plain and
Fancv Brilliants, Scotch Plaids. Borage, Scotch
and Domestic Ginghams. Flannels, Table Cloths,
Balmorals, Crash. Ticking from 15c up; Muslin,
bleached and unbleached, from ]0c up, embracing
some of the best brands; Calicos from 10c up;
White Goods in great variety. Honey Cofnb and
MarsaHles Spreads. For Ladies I have the great
est varieties in FANCY GOODS ever offered be
fore, such as Ruffiings, Frillings, Edgings, Mar
seilles Trimmings. Chinese Parasols and Sun l in
brcllas. Kid and Lisle Thread Gloves. Collars and
Cuffs. Dress Buttons, Perfumerv. Corsets, Em
broidered and Plain Handkerchiefs, nnd many
other things too numerous to mention. Gents’
Silk and Linen Hdkfs.. Shirts of all descriptions,
Bow s and Ties in all styles, aud a great many wore
not necessary to enumerate.
1 invite special attention to my stock of Clothing.
Cassimercs and Cloths for Men. Youth and Child
ren. embracing all the latest styles ; Men’s W hole
Suits from SI to $25. Boy's Wear at the very
lowest rates. In HATS I hare all atvles, black,
brown and white—such as Alpine, Velocipede.
Planter, Diploma. Don Quixott-. Success. Atlan
tic, Boss and many others from 75 cents up.
TRUNKS, TRUNKS, TRUNKS,
Of all description?; Matting* and Oil Cloths cheap.
Thankful to n generous public for pa>t favors, I
hope to merit a continuance of the same.
Terms positively fVi*A I Don’t forget the place
—adjoining the residence of Humphrey Kevos.
May 6, 1869. J. GOLDSMITH.
PUBLIC SALK.
Jj order of the Board of Supervisors, I will sell.
On Saturday, June 5. 18(>9.
at 2 o'clock. T\ M., at Public Sale, in front of the
property sold,
The Materials contained in the
OLD JAIL.
Tin: brick as they stand in the
WALL, AND ALSO THE STONE WALL
BACK OK THE JAIL,
And THE STONE contained in the Foundation,
and all other materials contained in the Building.
AT THE SAME TIME ASH PLACE.
THE JAIL LOT
will be offered; also.
Several Iron Doors & Windows;
and the Framing for the Roof of the Court House.
SEALED PROPOSALS
will be received for any portion, or all of the ma
teiials offered, up to within one day of sale.
Terms made known at sale.
SAM CEL RIDENOUR,
May 6. TG69. Special Agent.
8h«pf». Keg;. and H|H. cop v till «*nlr.
Hardware, agrici r/ri ral impu
MKNTS, MACHINERY *c.-We hare irM
received a large st"Ck of Builders' Maidware, Me*
ehanies Tools, Cutlery, Wooden Ware. Tinware,
Cook Stoves. Agricultural Implements. Mndiinery
Ac., in addition to our already large stock, and we
have now the largest stock of goods in our line to
be found in the Valley.
May G, 1S69. McCURDY A DUKE
I VJRCELAIN Kettles—all si/e—for sale !>v
May 6. M« CURDY A DUKE.
"Ik OSES, Geraniums, Cabbage and Tomato
I \ Plants, for sale by
May 6, 1869. McCURDY A DUKE.
Commissioner’s Notice.
GEORGE II. BECKWITH, Administrator of
Samuel Scollay, deceased,
rs.
SARAH I’. SCOLLAT, dal.
UfYHIS cause came on to be heard upon the
papers formerly read in the cause, and by
counsel and by consent <>f parties it is ordered
that this cause l>c referred to a Master Com
missioner of this Court with instructions to av
wrfain and report the debts .till outstanding
and unpaid against the estate of Samuel Sc»l
luy, deceased, aud any. additional assetts l<
voiid those aTrcaily accoHiited for l»y the Ad
deemed pertinent by L»ims<*lf or which tiny of
the parties may require to have stated—and
notice of this account published f.>r four sue*
cessivc weeks in any convenient newspaper
shall he equivalent to personal service upon
the parties or any of them.
A Copy Teste—
\YM. A. CHAFLIXK, Clerk.
This is to give notice that I will proceed to
carry out the above notice on the 25th day of
June. 1869. at my oflice m Sbepherdstown.
Wert Virginia, at which timo and place all
parties interested nre required to attend.
Given tinder my hand this 28th day of
April, 1SG9.
JAS. D. FAYMAN,
May 6, J8G9. Commissioner.
VI rE are now opening a general assortment of
M Spring Goods, to which w c ask the atten
tion of buverr.
April 29, 1869. HOWELL A BRO.
SAM Hoaston’s Fire and Water-proof Cement,
^ for mending China, Glass, Ivory, Marble. Por
celain, Wood, leather or Bone, jmt rer-ived and
for sale bv W. S. MASON.
C KILBY'S Liniment—for Man or Roast—jB»t re
ly coirod and for mle by W. S. MASON.
Apt il 29, 1869.
~V’'LW HERRING W- in .la
prime article of Herrmr.
April 29. '69. KEARSLEY A SHEERER.
CtROCKERYW.vRE from Shepbei dKosrn. inst
< received by W. EB\ .
YIT’HITCW ASH BmiWs, Hand Quits Plows,
9 \ Sheep Shears, for sale bv
April 29, ls69. McCUKDY A DUKE.
IT'AMILY Floor. Evtiw Floor. Corn Meal, Offal,
* Middling;, Screening*. Oats and Torn, for i
tale by M CURDY A DUKE.
JUST received a lot of superior Cook Stove*, for
wi»»d or coal, for sale bv
April 29. 1869, McCUKDY <f DUKE.
\ LARGE stock of Pea: and Beans, all kinds; j
a foil stock of Garden Seed*, for sale bv
April 29, I860. MrCCRDY A DUKE. |
OWLET Potato Sets, for sale br
April 1. ’G9. M CURDY <f DUKE.
CJHEEP Shears, for tale bv
Aprils. McCURDY A DUKE, j
ARltDEN Tovd* of all kinds, for sale bv
IjT April 8. 1869. M(CURDY A DUKE.
U»EKI) Potatoes—Earlv Goodrich. Larlv White
^ Mercer and Early White Carter—for sale bv
March 18, 1>*69. W. EBY. j
\ fAGNOLIA Water equal to the best Cologne
for sale bv W. Jj. MASON
WALTON 8c CRAIGIIILL’S
AUCTION SALE.
*-{|| *..|l at Public Auction, at our ware*
\y room*. (Maj. Uawks* Factory,) on
SATURDAY, MAY 6/*. 1*69.
0\C GOOD BROWS HARE,
Eight vears old, works well in harness, sound and
all right;
TWO GOOD HORSES;
Three Good BugrarieK;
TWO FARM WAGONS;
Wagon and Plough Harness, Buggy Harnc**, a lot
of Store*, Table*, Chair*, aud
Furniture of Every Descriptiou,
Twopair of WAGON SPRINGS-good a* new.
,*?r*Coine every one. a* we will have goods to
suit you all.
Sale to commence at VJ o clock. F. B.
wai.ton a ckaighill.
Real Estate and Personalty Agents.
J. D. PoTTtuutto, Auctioneer.
May C. 1669. _
"new goods.
t HAVE just received a genera! assortment of
I Dry Good*, Fancy Good*. Notion*. City-made
Shoes and Hats; also a general line of Groceries.
Call and examine. JNO. H. CAMPBELL.
April 29, 1669. _
SPRING GOO I >S.
fllHE undersigned have just opened their Spring
[ Stock of Goods, which they respectfully invite
all to call and examine before purchasing.
Aril 29. K EARSLEY A SHEERER.
THE FASHIONS
For Sprint? mi«l JSumiuei*.
I HAVE the latest style* and am prepared to cut,
fit and make Ladies and Children'* Dresses.
« rapping*. Sacques, Bn-qii -. Ac., or to fnrni-h
Patterns for the same. Infant Wardrobes made
complete. Pinking and Stamping done to order.
Thankful for past favors, 1 respectfully solicit a
continuance of patronage.
Mbs. MARY C. TAYLOR.
April 29,1869—At.
K. Mlumiioii Taylor,
ATTORNEY at law,
Charlestown, Jefferson County. West Virginia,
IITILL Practice in the several Courts of Vir
'y ginia and West Virginia. Sperial atten
tion paid to the Collection <>f Claims. All business
entrusted to him w ill receive prompt attention.
April 29, lHt!9—tf. Spt. copy.
X< >TICE.
r«MIi: Supervisor* of tin1 ('hubly of Jcllerson will
I meet .it CHARLESTON \. Nest I a., on
MONDAY the 24th ot MAY. In69. for the purpose
of settling with the Township aud County Olliecrs
whose accounts .ire to be s*-ttl« d w ith said Hoard.
JOHN D. STALKY.
i'reiMett.
M. T. Inoi.ks, Clerk.
April 29. 1*69—4 w.
,1 l ST I \ TJ M E !
T GOLDSMITH has received,and i* nowopeu
, ing, a superb stock of
SPRING GOODS.
to which he invites especial attention, with a con
fidence that (lie wants of all can be fully wet. Ex
amine hi.* stock before vou purchase.
April 29, PC9.
NOTICE,
rpHK Book- of Subscription for the Shepherds
|_ lowu and Halltovvn Turnpike will be opened
on Monday, May the 3l*t. 1*69, at the following
places, under the Act of the Legislature, and un
der the supervision ni the gentlemen named at
each place:
At Slicpherdstown, at Entl-o 'sllofel, under Mes
sers David Billmyrv, James II. Shepherd, f. T.
Chapline, and J. I*. A. Kntler; L'niwuville, under
Jacob Reinhart. Samuel Knott. Sr., nnd J. S. Mel
vin. at the store of the latter ; llalltow n, under D.
if. Lucas, John II. Strider, and It. F. Kngly. at tbc
store of the latter : Harper’s Kerry, under Edmund
II. Chambers, Solomon V. Yanli*. Geo. Kooncr,
and T. W. PntlerfUld, at Yantis’ store.
A pill 20, 1*69.
.JUST OPENED*
The Cni*t«i* 11onno Bnr !
rpHK undersigned d sir. s to ::nn ••ince to fhe pub
I lie, that be loss renlc4 tics loMemt-nt of (be
Caller llous*', ami opened a bar f„r the accommo
dation of such persons a* may f , I disposed to give
their enronragernent to a uwiet and Arderlv estab
lishment, in whirh will be found
THE MOST SI TERIOR LlQOl ltS.
embracing Itrandr, Whiskey, Gin, and Wines of
elegant flavor and quality.
All the drinks ustiallv indulged in the hot season,
now approaching, vv ill be Compounded after th •
iii»»*t approved style.
lie respectfully invite* a call fr'wn hi* friend*
who feeMrko taking their potations, cither plain
or mix»d.
Jrt.rps prepared in the mn*t arti-tic aad
attractive style. CI1AS. U. S. BAXTER.
April 29, 1869—tf.
New Sfocli.
IN addition tn r.nr already extensive Slock of
Hardware and Agricultural MachiDcry.de.—
Wc have just referred n » supplies, and" offer to
the public the largest and mot! complete stock of
goods in the Valiev.
April 29, ISC9. * JTrfTRDT A DI KE.
Morning star bitters.— six . jo-t
rewived, i’eraona requiring a tonic will
tmd these Bitters very beneficial. They are sold
for a It ss price than .inv other Bitters m the mar
ket. We will mat,- n large deduction on retail
pricp to persons vtishing to put chase them by tb>
case of one dozen bottles.
xi<ni'tr;t i u- lamvoTov
1)0t'LTFRER'S FltlKN D, or Chicken Powders
—to core and prevent gaps and cholera in
poulti v, »c ofl'er at the reduced price of fifteen cts.
n rarksge. AlSQl'ITH A WASHINGTON.
AUTKarcthc s<>le Agent* for the sale of Dr.
n JAj nes* Preparati
medicines are too thoroughly known to require
comment. Jaynes'Almanack, one of the best pub
lfrh-d in America, fnmbhed Iree of rhsrge at our
store. AISQLITHd WASHINGTON.
April 22, ISM.
MOW GOODS.
IADIES’DKKSS GOODS of ererv varietv.—
A Plain and Strip' ll Marlin*, Hwis* Muriins,
bite Jaconets, Ilrilliant, Summer* Balmorals.,
Black and Colored Alpaca*. White Trimmings and
Edgings. Cotton Hose, Ladies' Glover, Ac.. Ac.
April 22, 1*M. A. W. CRAMER.
IADFES’ SHOES- La-ting, Kid and Morocco
J Gaiters, Mi*rc*’and Children's Shoe* of all
A. W. CRAMER.
(1ASSIMERES for Gentlemen: Carrimerea,
j Tweed* and Jeans for Hit*; Angola and Cot
ton Socks, Gloves, Collars and Cravats.
A. W. CRAMER.
nOMESl If GOODS—Bleached and Brown
Cotton and ,Sheetings, Bed Ticking, Apron
Checks and Ginghams, Hickory Shirting, Farmer’s ;
I.iaen Drilling, Plaid Cotton/ Ac.
A. W. CRAMER.
/ t ROGER IPS of all kinds. Flour, Corn Meal,
* T Superior Grt"i» Tea, Screening-.
A. W. CRAMER.
Ql EENSWARE, Woodenware Broom*. Ac.
A. W. '1C.'.
NEW SPUING GOODS.
T HA'£ just opened a larger and more general
| stock'd Merchandize than I have ever offered,
and to which I invite attention, i pledge luvsrdf
to sell them as heretofore for C**k ur I'rotiucc as
low as tb»v can be sold in tbe country.
April 22, mo. JOHN I,. HOOFF.
f~ 1 ALT COES and Ladi. s Dree* Good* of al] kind*
verv handsome and unusnally ch-ap. Ga-.i
merer, Cloths and Spring and Summer Good* for
gentlemen and boys—juat received a great variety
and very Jow. * 7 !
April 22. IH«9. JOHN L. HOOFF.
HATS and Shoe* of all description* and stele*
for gentlemen and Ur* as well as lor iadie*
ind Mira"*. Skirts. HorierV, Glove*. Fan* and a j
large stock of Collata, Cuffs, and other articles for
ladies, for rale by
April 22, lttfi JOHN L. TIOOFF.
(-IKOCERIES, Clara, Queecawarc and China
V J jurt received and for sale by
JOHN L. HOOFF.
^JTRAW Brooms, Whitewash Bru*he*. Shoe and
o c h'the. Brushes, Clothes Fin*. Looking GU»s
r». Wash TuU, Cedar Buckets, and a great rarie
y of houackeeping article*, for rale at the lowest '
,lek- JOHN L. HOOFF.
[AMPS, lump chimnen and wicks, and the b«tt
j Kerosene Oil. ' JOHN L. HOOFP. I
I/ISn and Neatafoot Oils, of g«-'<l quaiitv. for 1
••ieby W. g. MASON.
HAHA FEET Window Clara, juat rec'ived
vU'JyJ for sale by w. a. mason.
J. II. CAMPBELL’S
COLUMN.
another move in the
DRY GOODS MARKET!
WE DAVE A LAR«E ?TOCE OF
DRY GOODS. NOTIONS AND FANCY
GOODS,
Which wc ar<* determined to SELL, and we will
now make our Ca«h Price*
A CHOICE
LUT OF
LADIES'.
MISSES’.
AND CHILDREN’S
WALKING
SHOES,
Just Received and for sale very lew .
IT RE
CIDER
VINEGAR,
A CHOICE
ARTICLE
From tbc Country.
J. H. CAMPBELL
February 26, 18G9
JOB PRINTING!
The “Old Family Journal"
JOIIPRINTING OFFICE
0*liin*l«»Mtowtt, M • N a.
We desire to call tbc attention of Merchant*.
Mechanics anil Biimiich* Men firncmlly, to the
Vikoinia FrekI’kiws—the "Old Family Joer*
tial,”—as an Advertirinj; Medium. and to our
extensive facilities for the prompt, apeedy and
accurate execution of
FIRST CLASS JOB PRINTING!
We V ill execute in the latest style*, plain or ta
cvlors, uml at moderate price*,
Show Girth,
Business (\trds,
Circulars,
Leila'•Heads.
BtU-Hr nd*,
('kecks and Xules,
l.e^al Blanks,
Certificate*,
Busters.
Handbills,
Programmes,
Bum] thirls,
Calalttgirrs,
Si hi»J lie ports,
Xers/tajters,
Ac., Ac., Ac.
Wc invite an inspection of our specimens of
I
OFFICE SECOND PLOOK OF
The “Jefferson Building."
Another Atrocious Outrage
COMMITTED.
r|AilE people of OUT cornmnnitv bare been great
I hricitid during the paat irtil, at the freaka
of tin. Agent of i|i,* Hroarturay How He w daily
receiving laige .tappii. a of
N|* filllC faOOllM,
and has been .idling th.;m at -orh figurea that the
people artnallr think be ha- gone cra/r, or that the
good* have he. n stolen. Spragne’a, l.ancaater and
Merrimae f'alicoa- the prettiest ever brought to
llpril-ll to, ft and It rents; Spring Pop
lins, Mou lin, and Delaines, at marvelloD.fr cheap
figure.., A largv supply i*f Ri w Trimmings at !*»*•
than mar.ofaetarcr'a priee-i. Ladio', Gents’ ard
I’filfdren'i ^lioes an«f Gaiters all sti lea— at a song.
A new sf'.ek of Gent*' Spring Hats f frit) at from
.->0 rent- to $l..r>0. All other goods et eqaally a<
tonishing pricer.
Vfc-f*!l at the BROADWAY FIOCHE, and
judge lor yonrsclrcn.
Auction Saturday Nieht May 8.
* ‘ •
April 8, 1840. HEDGES. Agent.
IIoiiihIici* cV I)rii'»hniiH']it
HAVE JUST RECEIVED
\N0TIIEK full Hock of SPRING AND SUM
MER GOODS, mLith thev or* oBwing at
greatly reduc-d prir-*, FOR CASH, or in *a
change for Country Prodncc.
LADIES’ DKLNS GOODS
In Great Varieties.
BLACK AXD COLORED ALPACAS.
LAWKS, RELAXES, AC.
A full line of
WHITE GOODS, NOTIONS TRIMMINGS.
Their stork of Domestic* w foil and complete, con
»>‘ting of Calicoes, Brown and Bleached Cottons,
Gingham*. Crash, Furniture, Check*, Striped Cut
tons, Dcniou, Ac.
Men’s nnd Hoy«* Wonr,
Cassirnerri. Tweeds, Cottonadea, Ac.; Hats. Boot*
and Shoes, Grocerica, Queen, ware, Hardware, Ac
Their Groceries are cLolco, being selected with
great care. Pl-aac girc them a call, for they vir
rant satisfaction.
A® They also respectfully request those of
their old customers w ho bare failed to settle t**:r
old bills, to square up.
Kearncyaville, April 20, lbcO.
IVof ir*«*.
HAVING deposed of my interest in the Mer
cantile lirrsinem to my sons, the businesa will
hereafter be conducted by th-m. With bit oc
knon |fdljPti)f*iiti for thf*palroaa^p hitherto fiuod*
ed. a continuance of vour favor* Is rsn’set^llt to
liciu-d for the new fir'tn. DAVID HOWELl.
April 1, lb€9.
INotl«*o ofOosParfitoi’Mliipt
Al^E, the uud-'rsigned, hare formed a Co Part
M iier.-hip, and wii* conduct the Mercantile
Business at the Old Stand, nndcr the name and
style of HOWELL A RRO. Thanking you for
your past liberal patronage, %u hope by strict at
tention to merit a continuance of the name.
SAMUEL HoWELL,
April I, 1869. DAVID HOWELL, J»
THIIITY CADBIAGE8,
V’EW and Second Hand, joit received and for
vale at greatly redmvd prie-a-a variety of
patterns—price* ranging from 875 to $560.
100,000 FEET OF YELLOW PINE LUMBER,
of all size* : Dressed Flooring, and a fine lot of
Weatiier-Boarding. Gondola Stuff always oc
band.
Lime, Lime!
The best Maryland Whitewashing Lime for sale
hr the Rn«h< l. Barrel or Car-Load. I bare also
5,000 GOOD OAK SHINGLES.
A LOT OF LOCUST POSTS.
W. J. HAWKS, Agent.
April 22,1888—3m.
I TA BUSHELS Vo. 1 BEEP POTATOES fer
i ) tale by JAS LAW. LOOFE