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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-10-09
OFFICE COMD'T OF LIBBY PRIsoN,l
October 8, 1865,
Settlement of PubIicL Lands.

New York, Oct. IA special to the Her.
aid from Washington says: The activity of
the demand for public lands continues with
remarkable increase throughout all the
West. Reports from local land agents to
the General Land office of the business
transacted during the month of ofSeptember,
indicate the extent of sales The office at
Bonneville, Mo-, reports % 900 acres of Gov
ernment land taken up and actually settled
upon, besides the net cash sales, which
amounted during the same month toineariy
$3O0O0s. The lands boughtsfor casho are
mostly alternate reserved railroad sections;
which sell at$2 so peracre. AT Fort Dodge,
Iowa, nearly 5000 acres are reported en-
tered and SETTLED upon, and at Menasha,
Wis.,, $4,000 from cash sales is reported. a,i
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-10-09
'V't 't,oere done, sOhen It's done.

70 7Aes twere Soeu 'taOere done quickly" rs
Why suffer on for weeks and months,
The horror of DyspepticpaBgs, rr-g
Or live martyr unto Headache dire,
Or fight with Ague, Dulness, Vertigo,
And all the pains the human stomach bears,
When PLANTATION BITTERs will afford relief
Speedy and permanent. And more. t'i,
They are the pleasantest medicine n.
That suffering man hath ever swallowed. ",
Their cures are quick, and permanent as quick.
Then suffer not, but instantly procure
A bottle Of PLANTATION BITTERs; and thy cheek
Shall bear again the rosy tint of health, & ~
" And life be merry as marriage bell.
oct4-d&wlw. saI1Hi' s
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-10-09
Nature,s Furnituro

Of the mouth, is tar preferable to any that
art can supply. Therefore, keep your teeth
clean, and in good repair, with that toilet
gem, Fragrant ZozoDoNT. Brush them
daily with this delicious vegetable prepara-
tion, and they will not be likely to crumble
or decay. ,a oct9-1weod
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-10-09
Srr. Dimitry Released ON Parole.

New YORK, Oct. 1.-THE Times Rich
mond special has the following: Mr.. C. j.
p. Dimitry, who was arrested and consign.
ed to the city Jail last Saturday for an Of
fensive article in the Commercial Bulle-
tin, has been released tonight on signing
the following parole:
OFFICE CoMD'T OF LIBBY PRIsoN,,
October 8, 1865. !
!, Charles p. Dimitry, hereby give my
Solemn parole of honor that will not leave
this city of Richmond without permission
of Maj Gen. Terry, commanding Depart
ment of Virginia, or his successor to office,
and that while this parole is binding l will
not criticise, write or publish anything
concerning the administration of the Gov
ernment of the United States. This parole
to continue binding until cancelled BY the
highest military authority existing at the
time in this State. .'"-
(Signed] CHAS. j. DIMITRY.
Witness: F. L. HERIsRADT,
'"' I'd Lieut.. Doth N, Y. s. M
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-10-09
"There we're twelve peers

Like Charlemagnes -and all such peers in look
Andintellect. that neither eyes nor ears
For cemmoners had ever tnem mistook."
Still that dread disease Catarrh upon them
had fixed.itself, until nothing would PER-
MANENTLY remove it except DIR. d. H.
Seelye's LIQUID CATARRH REMEDY.
Testimonials from thousands who have
been cured by it. Call for one at your
Druggists. 'T.5 - '"" oct4
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-10-09

Has necessarily been absent from the city
for several weeks, but has returned and
may be consulted at his Office, northwest
side Of North,High street, near Gay.
Oct z
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-10-09
Opening.

Mrs. Sells & Fitzwater will open their
Fall stock Of Millinery and Fancy Goods on
Saturday, October 7. 81
No. 1S2 South High street. oct6-3t
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-10-09

!, MAYOR BULL, on, Saturday morning, fined
three individuals, for drunkenness and dis
orderly conduct, each SO and costs, and o
fourth, tor the same otense, 81 and costs.
One paid; the other three were committed.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-10-09
NOTICE..

( The Democratic County Central and Adj
visory Committees are requested to meet at
their Room, No. 227 South High street, at
precisely seven o'clock this evening. All
the, Democratic candidates in the county
are expected to be present. ioal ..s or.. Z
BY order of Committee.
SAMUEL KILE, Secretary.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-10-09

THE pews in the Congregational Church
will be rented to the highest bidder on
Monday evening, Oct. 0, at o'clock.
ncth-4t u
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-10-09

ONE gentleman in attendance at Mayor
Bulls levee on Saturday morning, whose
name is withheld from motives of extreme
delicacy, had to, pay $50 and costs, for hav-
Ing committed an assaultand battery, when
in state of intoxication, vulgarly called
drunkenness. 'so' ID" HRo9A h'' ha'' .''H no
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-10-09
Notice.
oct 9-d1v

The first Annual renting of slips in Town
street, M. E. Church, win take place at the
Church on Wednesday. October H., at
2o'clock p. NJ.
oct 9-3d ~.H- -. N'"
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-10-09

New YORK. Oct. THE Posts special,
says Garrett Davis and the Kentucky del-s
fgation called on the President to-day, PEI.
1tioning for the removal of Gen. Palmer.
Genera Thomas, - -, 80,
plying for his own pardon. . ~. 20
The American Consulat Barcalona, Spain.ss
states the cholera is increasing and Royai6a
decree has been issued suspending business %
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-10-09

THEY are opening at the Columbus Ba-
zaar of Selleck & Co., a large stock of Toys
and Gift Goods. sept29-d2w
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-10-09
CITY ITEMS.
Wanted. Pc Girls. .

At T.. Reeds Hoop Skirt Mandatory,
No. 2l East State street, opposite the
Capitol. -
oct 9-d1w 49,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-10-09

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 1.-THE victim in the
Arch street murder was colored man.
aged 40 years, instead of boy. The bur-
glars took from him the key OF the safe ana 4
plundered it of $250O in notes. 81 isF5 .9rT' m,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-10-09
SAMUEL KILE, Secretary

CHANGE OF TIME.-The following is the
new time-card on the Little Miami & Co
lumbus & Xenia Railroad ..1 ..t. ,r.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-10-09

Fort MONROE, Oct. GA Government
sale of 100 horses and 100 mules took place
o-day. They sold atvery high prices. =
.a4.RE,tr
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-10-09

OPERA HoUsE.-That distinguished ac-
tress, Emma Waller, whose merits are well
known to, AID highly appreciated by the
play-going public here, commences this
evening a brief engagement at the Opera
House. Tonight, she will appear in her
grand character, in which she is without a
rival, ,ofMeg Merrilies, in the plsy dramatic
ed from Sir Walter Scott's famous novel Of
"Guy Mannering." Nothing can exceed
the power and startling vividness with
which Mrs. Waller personates the Gipsey
Queen and Prophecies. Let every one who
has relish for the genuine drama, go and
see Emma Waller In this great character
Tonight
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-10-09
Gen. Saunders Bead.

New YORK, Oct.7.--A special dispatch
70 the Evening Post says: Brig. General
Saunders, of Wisconsin,, died here this morn
ing. His remains will be sent west this p. M.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-10-09
FROM Now OrIeans.

NEW YORK. Oct. s.--Arrived steamer
Evening Star from New Orleans, ,30th.
The San Antonio Herald learns from Gen.
Merritt 1t is the intention ofGovernfnehttI
give the citizens on the Indian border fulb
protection, Gen. Merritt will send out
strong detatchments to scour the country.
Gen. Castol,, with his divisino of Cavalrv,
would soon be ordered to Austen from
which base of Operations detatchmenta
would be sent out into the country living
Immediately north and west Of the State
Capital. 'i'i =" s"h - P1l TN Q
THE work of d re-organizing the State
government ia progressing. as rapidly al
possible, One hundred and five counties
have been completed in their organization
and thirty yet remain. iv' li' 'Hi8R lA' 47q
The universal good conduct Of the soIl
diers lis the theme of almost constant re,
mark. f.. .r ....i,......,,... -, =
The Houston Telegraph says that while
collisions take place between civil and
military authorities in other States, none
occur in Texas. Hamilton and his
appointees are very popular >, ~, 49,,
The 18th Reg't III. Cavalry arrived at
Houston on the 18th. ia 9rJ y sj99u9 sut
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-10-09
Installation orGen. Ice.

New, YoRK, Oct. 7.-1B6bert E. Lee exzA
General -in-C Chief of the rebel armies was
Installed President of the Washington Col-f
lege at Lexington, Va, on last Monday.
The ceremonies were of a very unostenta-
tous character, in compliance with Gen.
Lees request, but contrary to the wishes
OF many connected with and taking an in !,
terest in the college, who desired TO have
the installation attended with considerable ?
pOmp and disnlaY. ~ ~, -,rlLi ,n-a - ~
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-10-09

New ARRIVAL of German Work and
Travelling Baskets, Opera Glasses, Stereo-
scOpic Views, &c, at
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-10-09

SERENADE TO GENERAL MoRGAN.-On
Saturday night, after the great meeting in
Capitol Square was over, General Morgan
was serenaded at the Neil House. The fine
Band of the 18th U. S. Infantry, who, as
we have noticed elsewhere, were in attend
ance at the meeting, played some exquisite
airs in front of the Neil. The General, in
answer to call, appeared at a window, and
in afew well-timed remarks, thanked the
Band for the high compliment paid him,
which he appreciated the more, as it came
from the representatives of gallant regi-
ment that had performed heroic deeds on
the field, in their country's service. Again
thanking them tor the compliment, the
General retired amid enthusiastic cheering.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-10-09

CHICAGO, Oct. 7-The Proprietor of the
Chicago Tribune states that the William
Smith, referred to in the alleged conversa- I
tion with Judge Cation, is not the editor of ,
thatpaper. = ,GN- - -, . a
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-10-09
The Gold Market.

New YORK, Oct. 7.-Gold more steady.
The market shows less EXCITEMENT. THE.
quotations have ranged from l46 10 1863 -
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-10-09

'FxRrHER PofNr, Oct. s.LThere are no
signs of the steamship North America,
which lett liverpool on the 2Sth and Lon-
donderry on the 10Th ult- and is now due
of. this point. - ~ ~ s''''' 80
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-10-09

ace. S. SELLECK & Co.'s,
l5G and 15S South High street. corner of
Town. - 81 sept29-d2w
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-10-09

land, OF the Coxes, the Schencks and the
Blnghams, of Ohio. What says New Eng
land? That the Union shall not be restored.
Whatsays General Cox, the distinguished
standard-bearer of the Republican party?
He says that the Union shall not be re-
stored. Whatl that the Union shall not be
restored, and yet he calls himself Union
man. That the Union shall not be restored?
Why not? Because the white people of the
South declare that the negro is unfit for
citizenship. r-F#t mi
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1865-11-22
ATTENTION
g..


HEADQUARTERS.
RIVER BLOCK DRUG STORE,
Warren, o.. Nov. Is, 'sl.J
WE the undersigned take pleasure
w in announcing TO the citizens of Warren,
and vicinity. the fresh arrival of our new stock Of
Drugs. Chemicals, Paints, Oils, Dye Stubs, Dye
Wood, &c. selected with great care from rehahle
Eastern Houses, and beg leave to submit the follow
ing list. Especially do we call the attention OF Fhy-
sicians TO our new stock Of Medicines. and invite
"" M6YT d ST3ATTON.
No. :. Main Street, Warren, o.
Burustt's Bocaine for the Hair
Mrs. Aliens Dressing DO
CircasSian Oil DO
Ericorheras DO
Lyons kathariOu de
Sanford Dressing do
Prot. Woods Restorative do
Miteheu's Handkerchief Extract.
H%arrison's Toilet Soaps.
GoIrate's q" dc
Brown Windsor DO
Genuine Yankee do
Painters Diamond Cement,
Spauidings' Glue 4 Confect'ns,
Christadoros' Hair Dye,
Bachelors do do
Matthews DO Dc
Harrisons' do do
Jaynes' do do
lUU OF Suiph. 9uinine.
Merrills Eclectic Prep9rati"0>
TiIden's Fluid Extracts.
Pure Tod. Potassa,
do Nitrate Silver.
sratu,as. i catbetsr..
Glass S%yringes. Metal Syringes,
Elastic Syriuges, Breast Stamps.
Pure Chrome Green, Dry and in "l
do Chrome Yellow. DO
do Nermillion, do
do Drop Black, dc
do Venetian Red DO
do Yellow 0ckre. j.
do Red Lead.
Solution Tin.
Dye Stufs.
Nitric and Muratic Acid,
Sulphuric and Acetic Acid
Aqua AmmOnia h5,
Sweet Spirits Nitre,
Sulpburic Ether,
BenEOie or Naptha. a substitute or Turpentine.
japan Varnish,
No. l Furniture Varnish,
/ No. l Coach Narnish,
While Demar Varnisb,
| Asphsltum NaTnish.
HamIins' Wizard Oil,
Benzine for Erasing Grease.
Pure Medical Liquors,
Syrup Tod. Iron,
ChlOrifOrm,
Glycerine,
Pure Olive Oil,
Silver Glass Starch,
Pure Pearl Starch.
Bird Cages,
Carbsn Oil and Lanps.
Lanterns.
Motifs PILL.
Roback's Pills,
GT8fenburg PILLS,
MOrseis Pills,
Soule's Pills.
Hooper's Pills.
Clsrke's Pills.
Prices Pills,
CHEESEMAN'S Pills.
MOtts Iron Pills.
Wrights PiIls.
Strong Agne Pills.
McLane's Pills.
Benefits Pills,
Hib6ard's Pills,
Bsndreth Pills,
Spaulding's pills,
Jayne's Pills
Sellers Vermifuge.
MeLane's do
Van Duesen's Worm Confec'n
H H . DO 90 90
Mocsilly's Window Glass.
CrOton do do
Sand Paper,
Burning Fluid.
Druggists Furniture.
Pearl snow white Lead in Oils.
Hbnas4oct q"
Washington Metal Zine
>, Franklin Snow White
Pure dry White Lead and Zinc.
Smiths Extra Paint Brushes.
Varnish
Artists
Sash
Hair
Tooth
Flesh
Tanners Oil,
Pure Linseed Oh.
Castor Oil,
Sweet Oil,
Meats Foot Oil,
Hegca Refined Oil,
Mecca Lubricating Oil.
), Tallow Candles.
SteTipe
Sperm
Star
Pure Saleratus,
Pure Cream Tartar,
Pure Sub Crab Sopa.
Mol Nutmegs,
Mace,
Citron,
ZanteCurrsnl
CaSsia,
Gloves,
Span'shIndiG
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1865-11-22

WESTERN RESERVE
Carriage Factory
8 THE PROPRIETOR de-
se sires to say to the public. thai
there can be seen at his Repository,
on Liberty Street, a Few rods south OF the Western
Reserve Bank, the largest assortment OF
Carriages and Buggfes,
That he has ever exhibited and offered for sale in
this market. His stock consists of FAMILY CAR
RIAGES and SLIDE SEATS, of various patterns.
0ne-hozse Buggies of nearly every description, all
Of which are of the latest ana most approved East
ern styles, which for quality of material, substan-
tial workmanship and elegance OF finish, cannot be
surpassed by any other establishment in the State.
Having in successful operation a STEAM ENGINE
with all the necessary machinery Tor manufacturing
his SpOkes. hubs, Felloes, and everything that can
be done advantageously by machinery.
Being a practical mechanic himself. suPerintend-
ing and overseeing all the various branches, he is
prepared to furnish a vehicle in first rate style, for
less money than any other manufacturer in the
HACKS. PEDLER's WAGONS, COACHES AND
BARoUCHES.
If not on hand, will be made to order. on short no.
tee.
ES-Repairing. Trimming snd Painting done with
~neatness and dispatch.
In addition TO the above, / am prepared to fur
nish Carrlage-makers and Others with the best quail
ity of Turned Spokes, Bent Rims, Bows, Shafts,
Poles, Seat-aTms, Hubs. &c. at as low prices as At
ans other establishment.
Carriage-makers desiring to furnish their OVID
Sept 1852 E. K. wIsELL,
Wanted Imm diaIeIyI
ANY quantity of first rate seasoned Spokes, lick
DRY and White Oak Lumber. in exchange for WORK
or Cash E. L. WISELL-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-11-23
AncHrr II. ArsQurrH,

cs. w, ACUTE So A lp d Als'e'rH
80 uAISQUITH Sc BRO, rs
non 9il DRUGGISTS,
Aide Old StGsd Of BslIsr q Burast', 81 "a
Ckarissiosss, Jsferscs Coanty, Virgiaia, ~
I fully selected stock Of :
DRUGS. CHEMICALS, PAINTS, HARNLSHES,
S OILS, PATENT MEDICINES, DYE
STUFFS, PERFUMERLE.S, and
DRUGGISTS FANCY G00DS ead STA
TY0NERY, .si5V
At prices to snit the times; Prescriptions and all
Compounds viii receive strict and special attention
at all hours of day and night, so as to insure GER
tainty and safety We call special attention to the
following enumeration of articles:
brakes Plantation Bittcrs, E0a Ply r.
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, u eff.t Il
Hoo1and's German Bitters, - ssih 80. ID
Ayers Cherry Pectoral-Ayer's Sars1Psrilla,
Ayers que Cure-Ayer's Cathartic fiils,
Carriers Spanish Mixture, I'd
Hembold's Fluid Extract Of Buchu, lrsee
VOLTS Schnapps--BrOwn's Jamaica finger,
Radway's Ready Relief, 4s8 M
Burnetts Cod Liver Oil,
Nichols Elixer Peruvian Bark with Protoxide Of
Iron, fea 1r
Hegeman's Elixir of Calisaya Bark. htt
NcIane's Yermif1ge-F ahnestock's yermifuge,
Hollowav's Worm CONNECTIONS,
McMunns Elixer Opium,
Perry Davis Pain Killer--Larabee's Pain Killer,
Blair's Compound Syrup Phosphates,
Hubbclrs Bitter Wine of Iron,
Ellis Citrate Magnesia,
Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills,
Brandreth's Pills-Spalding' Cephalic Pills,
DIR. Shallenberger's Fever and Ague Antidote,
Spalding's Glue-0live Oil,
McAlster's 0intment-Sings Itch Ointment,
Browns Bronchial Troches, so 1
Thompson's Eye Water,-Arrow Root,
Barley, Corn Starch, Sage, Gelatine,
Tapioca, Extract Vanilla, Extract Lemon,
Extract Pine Apple, Extract Orange,
HodgsOn's Diamond Cement,
Payson's Indelible Ink,
Stonebraker's Nerve Liniment,
Stonebrakel's Pain Killer,
Stonebraker's Rat Exterminator,
Stonebraker's Horse and Cattle Powders,
Stonebraker's Vegetable Cough Syrup,
Stonebraker's Hair Restorative,
Stonebraker's Liver Pills,
Stonebraker's Dyspepsia Bitters and Liver lnvi-
gorator.
Pefumerv, Soaps, &c.-Sozodant for Teeth,
Hawley's. and Glenn's Ext. for the handkerchief,
Golden Lilly of Japan for the hair,
Sterling's Ambrosial for the hair,
Burnett's Cocoaine for the hair,
0ldham's aud Cristadora's Hair Dye,
AmbrOsial Nectar Cologne,
Glen's Rose Hair 0il-Glenn's Honey Soap,
Colgate Bath Soap, together with Soaps Of every
variety and style,
Hair, Clothes, Tooth, and Shaving Brushes,
Combs, &C..
Pens, Ink. Paper and Envelopes, &e.
August "a, 1865.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-11-23

Before and After the Battle.

ny rESNrsoE,-b s.l .r
Is il the frost that glitiers 80 whiteS
Is il the wind in yonder glenf
No. no there are tents on Ehe mountain height,
And that is the marshalling sound Of men.
Bright Ger an army the morning shines,
cleaning as Der q RULED lake;
Dark lie the cannon along the lines, -.
Like hurricane clouds before they break.
Over The Md hill and over the valley, r
Wildly the clarions call 10 the rally
Float, banner, float bright as the sunseti
Blow, bugics, blow blow for the onseti
IL "a a ruin, old and gray.
That glimmers in dusky twilight sol
A ruin whose walls and people lay
Mingled together In dusi below,
Ger which a moon at lurid red
Wanders in smoky vapors lOst?
No! no. lis the shadows 6eld Of the dead,
And the wreck Of a discounted host.
Over The hin and over the valley .t..
Never shah clarion call the rally!
DrOop, banners, droop droOp ike the willOw
Weep. angels, weep over the soldiers pillow
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-11-23
CAMPBELL s. MASON,

CAMPBELL s. MASON,
AP0THECARIES,
South nds Main Street, CAarlsstOarH. -
VSHE undersigned having recently reftted ~
their Store-room, and received a full IA
stock Of fresh and reliable
DRUGS, MEDICINES
CHEMICALS, PERFUNERH
PAINTS, DYESTt'FFS, de-, De-,
win supply friends and customers at aceommoda-
Included il our Stock the whole Of which has
been selected with great care, are
AYERS Cherry Pectoral,
Wistar's Balsam Wild Cherry, III 81
Wistars Lozenges-Jaynes Expectorant
Browns Bronchial Troches,
Plantation Bister's,-H Ossetter's Bitters,
Backsley's Wine BitteT's-Cannon's Bitters,
Mrs WinslOw's Soothing Syrup.
Bulls Sarsaparilla-McIane Fermifuge,
HollOway's Worm COnfectiOn,
ThOmpson's Eye Water, - .G.tt-
Browns Essence Of Ginger,
Railways Ready Relief,
Davies Pain Killer, AfiIf
Larabee's Pain Killer, E4
Barry's TricOpherous- Lyons KathairOSe,
Mrs Aliens Zyobalsamum,
Burpett's Cocoaine--JOnes Hair Dye,
Pomades- Extracts-Cologne Water,
verbena Water-Soaps,
SozOdOnt for the Teeth,
Hair Tooth, Cloth. Nail and Shaving Brushes,
Fine Combs-Ridding Combs,
School Books, Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books,
StatiOnery-TObacco and Segars,
Concentrated Lye for making soap,
FlavOring Extracts-V anilla Beans-Gcletine.
SPANISH LEECHES.
We are prepared to FIJI physicians prescriptions,
and compound medicines according to the latest
and strictest rules of Pharmacy.
The public can confidently rely on having pre-
seriptions carefully prepared at all hours of day
and night.
August "a, 1866.
Gs-Our customers viii bear in mind that we
sen exclusively for CASH. ~SfN t.1
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-11-23
John Voted oncel


At the November elections Of 1864 farmer
from NJ township, among the mountains
Of Pennsylvania, went 70 Y early IN the
morning for the purpose Of voting.
Hiswiie wanted some pepper and salt. Ae-
cordingly john, whose memory was treacher-
Gus. made a memorandum Of the articles on a
Slip of paper which he put in his vest pocket
At " he procured his ticket, and, folding
il. putt in his vest pocket also.
John voted, and having returned home, his
wife asked him, Why John, where's the pep
per and saltY"
Well" says John, I'm sure writ them
down"
Reaching into his pocket he discovered his
mistake Without any more words, John was
orfor AGAIN before he could hear his de-
voted spouse calling that it did not matter
now"
Arriving at u, he proceeded to the
polls to vote his ticket. when the clerk informed
him that he had voted
f" No saws John, " / haven't"
Your name is down, sir, as having voted,
said the clerk
Yes," saws John, telling how he mistook
the memorandum for the ticket wanted to
vote for Geu'ral Mcclellan, an | voted for Pep
PEI and SAT- p
The clerk and Judge, together with those at
tracted around, were conyulsed with laughter.
After a brief discussion the Judge decided that
John had voted once, therefore he could not
vote again.
The last words John was heard to utter on
leaving the polls were, {" Confound the pepper
an salt %