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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-10-19
BRANDIES. wHIsKEYs.

WINES, ALE, PORTER, &c, &c.
At his BAR may be found the most delightful and
refreshing Summer beverages Mint J9icps, COB
icrs, Smashcs. Lemonade, Ak Ale, Porter, Broncn
Stout, or Whiskey and BreRdie' plain.
Also, prime Cigars and Tobacco ALWAYS on hand.
In addition to the attractions of his Saloon NAV
De found Reading Room which will be found cool
IN summer, and warm and cheerful in winter
His object is IA keep his House well supplied with
the best the market affords in his line, and be hopes.
oy attention to business, and having everything
quiet and in good order, to merit laree share Of
the public patronage.
August 2l, lS65.--
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-10-19
NL0REACEl
\ FLORENCEl
FLoRENCEi
"LAST BUT NOT LEAST"


WE had supposed that Sewing Machines had
w come to perfection some time ago, but new
one has arisen greater than all before IT, surprising
in every point of excellence all its predecessors, do
ing all the old ones ever could do with greater case
and having improvements that none in existence APP
aroach No matter what may be said in favor Of
the various Machines in use, the only proper and
certain way of deciding upon their relative merits
is by actual comparison. Thisis the test which the
Florence Sewing Machine Company invites
The FLORENCE is a wonderful Machine, and all
will think so when they have it, with its
perfect tension reversible feed four different stitch
es, &C., &C., preparing its own work without bast-
ing and fastening off its own seam like thing of
life" Persons thinking of buying will ever regret
it if they do not see it before purchasing. The A
gent in exhibiting this Machine, viii perform work
never before attempted on any other Machine, some
of which will be to sew from the heaviest woolens
on to the ghtest tissue paper 'rifhom stopping the
Machine. changing tension or anything aboutit, do
ing perfect work on both. BY simply touching a
little lever to change from stitch to any of the
four different stitches rihom stopping the Machine
To change the length of the stitch rihom stopping
or any way interfering with the work. To reverse
the feed and sew either way fasten off the ends of
seams Uifhom stopping or any way interfering with
the work. To turn hem of any width cifhout bdst-
ing or in any way preparing the work. And NTH
out stopping the Machine to change instantly from
running up straight seam TO making the mostper-
fectrufling, gathering and sewing on any degree
of funess, and all SO simple that child ten years
old can do it.
Ithems, fells binds, gathers, braids, quilts, and
gathers and sews on a rufiie at the same time,
Call and see it,
155 BALTIMORE ST., NEAR CALVERT.
Sept. q, '65. ID. w. CLARK, AGENT.
Family Sewing of all kinds done at short notice.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-10-19
BALTIMoRE ADvERTIsEMENTs
Pancatharticonized Old Rye whiskey

IMPLICATED or Depurated for medical or so
cial uses. by the " Pancatharticon," invented
and patented June IL, 1852, by
JOHN E. WILSON, Baltimore, Nd,
In barrels demjohns, bottles, &c. For sale by the
Agent, on the Northwest corner of Howard and
Camden streets, nearly opposite Camden Station of
Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road. gc3- None genuine
each LABEL
JOHN E. WILSON.
lS~Its purity has been fully tested as per the
annexed certificates of analysis:
CERTIFICATES.
From careful Chemical Analysis of Superior Old
Rye Whisky, Pdmcdlhartieonized by
JOHN f. WILSON of
baltimore.
This Whiskey is characterized by the absence OF
heavy Fusil Oil, Sugar, End Poisonous Metallic COM
pounds, and by retaining its ethereal oderous oil
untainted 1t has the chemical composition of
pure, carefully defeated Rye Whiskey.
Respectfully, A. A. HAYES NJ D.,
State Assdyer, 10 BoytsfoR street.
Boston, Mass, 2Sd August, 1852.
Having made careful chemical ANALYSIS of the
Pancatharticonzed Old Rye Whiskey of Mr. John
E. WILSON, Baltimore, am pleased to state that it is
entirely free from fusl OIL metallic salts or other
matters in any way detrimental to health. In aro-
ma, richness and delicacy OF flavor, IL cannot be
surpassed Respectfully yours,
G. A. LIEBIG, M. D.,
analytical Chemist.
Baltimore, July &c, 1862
Careful chemical analysis of four kinds Of Whis-
kevs-Superior Old Rye Whiskey, Superior Old
Bourbon Whiskey, Superior Old Wheat Whisky,
Superior Old Corn Observation-Disclosures
by means Of the patent apparatus invented by John
Z. Wilson, of Baltimore, Nd, have shown them to
be entirely free from the heavy fus oils and from
the poisonous metallic compounds often found in
Whiskeys.
They retain the ETHEREAL Products, entirely free
from any faint produced by injured grain, or care
less fermentation, and being unmodifed by the use
of sugar, are remarkably pure products of delicate
chemical operations. Respectfully,
A. A. HAYES, NJ. D.,
State Assayer, l6 Boylston street
Boston, Mass, 23d August, 1862.
TT ORDERS SOLICITED-RN
%S- Dealers and Druggists allowed liberal dis
count. For prices and particulars address sole A
gent Of the United States.
JOHN +. WILSON,
W. Corner Holrard d. Camden streets.
Baltimore, August "a, lS65.-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-10-19

A grcenhou standing by a sowing machine
at which young lady was work, looking al
teuately at the machine and its fair operator,
at length gave vent G, his admiration with-'By
golly it's purity specially the part covered with
caliker."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-10-19

There is a man out west whose memory is so
short it only reaches to his knees, consequently
he never pays for his boots.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-10-19

A few days since fellow was tried for steal
ing a wood saw. The culprit slidhe only took
Sin Joke The justice asked how far he had
carriedit, and was answered, about twomiles -
"That is carrying the joke too far said the
magistrate, and committed the prisoner.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-10-19
Piano Fortes.

CHARLES M. STEIFF,
MANUFACTURER of GRAND and SQUARE
wi PIANO F0RTES. Factory at 81 & SO Cam
den Street. near Howard Ware-rooms No. n.
Liberty Street. above Baltimore, Baltimore, Md
Has constantly ON hand large number of Pianos
of his own manufacture, with Full Iron Frame and
over strung. Every Instrument warranted for five
years. with the privilege of exchange within twelve
months if not entirely satisfactory to the purchasers
SECOND HAND PIANOS always on hand-from $50
to $500. MELODIANs and PARLOR ORGANS from the
best makers
We have permission to refer TO the following per-
sons who have our Pianos in use d. ). Rentch,
William Rush, w. G. Butler, Richard c. Williams,
in jefferson County, and Benz Harrison, James H..
Cunningham, 5. c. Cunningham, Jacob Sibert,
Benz. Speck, Andrew Bowman, George Hoke, Lem
uel Campbell and others in Berkeley County.
~ All orders left with p. II. Strobe, Shepherds
town, will be promptly attended to.
Sept. %, lS65-ly.
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Jefferson Machine shop.
The Old Family Grocery.

The Old Family Grocery.
TNfE undersigned is pleased to inform his old
I friends, and the citizens of the county generally.
that he has again re-opened, with
Ne'r Stock and Full Supply, his Grocery Store,
At the old stand of H. L. Eby Son, Charlestown.
To partienarize the numerous articles in store for
the necessities and general convenience of families
Is unnecessary, as every article in his line that is
needed svill either be found hand or obtained at
the earliest day. The motto in trade now being
"quick sales and short profits" it is his intention
to sell all articles as cheap they be procured
elsewhere. He therefore appeals with confidence
to old customers and the public generally for rea
sonable share of their support.
Aug. "a, 1865. W. EBY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-10-19

"Rlly," slid benevolent vender Of npd for
stoves, as with cheerful visage he sat down to
his matutipal repast, lis tcold?' VERY cold,
father, was the reply, Is the cutters froze,
Blly?' reioined the parent. VERY hard
father, they is, was the response. 'Ah Tsigh-
ell the old gentleman. ''pVt up the coal two
pence pail. Billy. God help the poW!"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-10-19

An old bachelors definition Of love A little
signing, a little crying, little dying, and
great deal Of lying.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-10-19
NEW STORE AT SUM-
NIT POINT.

"lA FO1IN Il.
TTNHE subscribers have taken the large Store
House, atSummit Point recently repaired, nd
are receiving very large and carefully select
ed supply of Goods for FALL and WINTER.
Everything usually found in country store
will be kept constantly on hand.
Ladies' and Gentlemens DRESS GOODS,
GROCERIES,, GUEENSWARE, HARDWARE,
and host of things necessary for family pur-
poses.
The Styles are late and beautiful, and we
invite an examination. We purpose to sell
at short profits, thereby making quick sales
HOMSEER & DRAWBAUGH
Summit Point, Sept 90, '65.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-10-19
Wholesale and Retail Liquor Store.

u EROSENE CRATER, for heating purposes on
N Lamp Chimneys, very superior article for
lhe sick room, for sale be ". EBY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-10-19
BALTIMORE APPROPRIATENESS

1'HE POPULAR
CLOTHING HOUSE.
BOYS JACKETS,
BOYS PANTS,
MEMS ETNE CLOTH COATS,
MEMS SACK COATS,
MEMS ENGLISH WALKING COATS,
MEMS FRENCH SACK COATS,
MEMS SPRING OvERCoATs,
MEMS BLACK PANTS,
MEMS FANCY PANTS.
WE HAVE
THE BEST
AND FINEST STOCK
OF
MEMS
AND
BOYS CLOTHING
IN THE CITY.
All at less than Gold Ratesl
AT
SMITH BROS. & cos,
MARBLE HALL CLOTHING HOUSE,
40 WEST BALTIMORE STREET,
BALTIMORE.
October II, ls65-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-10-19
T.. RODBERG,
@. @. CAMERON.

General Produce and CommissiOn Merchant,
nor the sale of Butter, Eggs, Lard, Poultry,
Wool, and all other Produce. Will also attend
to the purchase of any kind of Goods, at a small
commission. Would ask the attention of Country
Merchants. No. so South Howard Street, Balti-
more, Md. August "a, 1865.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-10-19
TO THE PUBLIC.
G. YON RLrCHER

u w DIIN Z HEh,
Bq@ment Of SoppiHg'on Hotel, Cborlesto,en,
A NNOUNCES to the public that he has fur sale
"A by Wholesale 4 Retail the purest LTOUORS
offered to the people Of this Valley. His stock con
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-10-19

From a careful Chemical Analysis Of Superior Old
Rye Whisky, Pancaiharfieonized by
JOHN Z. WILSON Of
baltimore.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-10-19
AISOUITH &c BRO,

C. W. AlsourrH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-10-19

re- It's purity has been fully tested as per the
annexed certificates of analysis:
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-07-20

ToRRINeToN. The New Haven Palladium ia its account of the reception of the old 18th in that city, pays the following just tribute to Lieut. Fyler of this town: r.. ....
 "An Incident of the reception that evening, noticed by many was the meeting in the State House, after the collation., between It. Fyler of Torrington, and members of his company and regiment. It. Fyler labored very eff ciently in this city in the winter of 1863 4, to recruit the regiment, snd when the regiment was filled up, went on to the field, where he was always in the fore front. He was wounded in one of the Valley fights, ,and from the effects of the wound he will never recover, his leg having been badly shattered. His old com rades seemed overjoyed to see his we'll known face once more, and the hearty hand -shakings and almost boisterous friendship greetings be- tween the crippled officer and those old vets. rans formed 8 scene which those who witnessed it will not soon forget
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-07-20
Barnum's Museum

To day week, the American Museum of New York city was burned 70 the ground For more than half century it had been a place of resort and of public interest. Curious country people had gazed at lhe animals, and autes, and funny things. and wondered that any one man could collect so many uriosi- ties. Hundreds of people went to Barnum' 8 purposely to get humbugged. They had heard of the great showman- of his joking and i'm positions, and they were anxious to be taken ln + a+ -+' E iS
 Every person who visited the museum, how ever, was sure to find something very wonder full and very funny, to repay them for their time and money. Mir. Barnum has spent years in accommodating rare and valuable collection ofall strange things. He had succeeded SC far as to make his museum the resort of men of science as we'll as of the great crowds of curiosity-seekers. Its geological collection was never rivalledi in America,its aquaria were unequalled, and contained the curious aquatic inhabitants of all zones, while the thousand and one odd and absurd creatures that met one's eye, made the entertainment complete. Barnum's Museum had become one of the in stitutions of America. But his magnificent collectiona the result of years of trial and re- search, and the price of over million of dol lars. was destroyed in an hour.
 But Mir. Barnum is determined that the public shall not long be without a !" curiosity shop" like the one which he has kept open for so many years. He has already published his intention to erect . more magnificent mu- scum than the former one, which he promises to fill wi.h even more rare and valuable curi- osities. He has sent his agent to Europe, with one hundred thousand dollars, to purchase a collection of queer things from the museums of the old world; and we may soon expect to see another popular place of amusement and instruction, like the old one--only more so.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-07-20
WING & sHUMwAY- Propr;eto,
I.itohfield. Conn, Thursday, July 20, 1863
The old Nineteenth.

A meeting of our citizens, holden at the Court House. on Monday evening. instituted arrangements for a. reception of the old Nine teenth, in this town on Tuesday, August first. We had hoped that the boys would be sent to their old camp on Chestnut hill to be paid off i; but the Secretary of War. who moves in a mysterious way. decided otherwise, and the members of this, our pet county Regiment, have dispersed from New Haven to their homes Beside those who escaped the martyrs fate in battle to be mustered out after assisting in the crowning. triumph of the war. there are doubt less hundreds who had previously been dis charged on account of wounds or sickness. The reunion of all these brave men who have mingled so many times in the bivouac and up- on the battlefield, will be an occasion of thrill ling interest. Among them are our noblest brothers and sons. They are the embodiment of our patriotism and our valer. They nave carved out fame for us that shall be as eter- nal as these mountains that echo our rejoicing and welcome. They have fought, and many of their companions have fallen, to establish the government upon the sure foundation of freedom, and into their hands in the future will be placed our offices of public trust. The time will never come, while one of these brave men remain, that a grateful people will not honor and support them.
 Every soldier who has served his country in this struggle is an object of admiration but these, whom we propose to make our guests on i the first of August have been the special rep resentatives of our devotion to the govern ment, and are the special objects of our pride How we'll they have sustained the honor of the Mountain County their record of fearful battles, their torn banners and thinned ranks tell. Their decorum in the camp, their pa. tience on the march, and their unflnching val or in battle, won for them the admiration of the whole Division iu which they fought. The brave aud lamented Gen. Russell, who led them through some of the most fiery struggles, often spoke of them. to the writer, in unqualified praise. Not a regiment Tn our whole Union army, has achived more lofty renown, has l aennirad n mnre we'll deserved fama Ru their bravery they have identified our country with some Of the most heroic deeds of the war. Let us celebrate their return with more than Ro man Triumph.
 The committee in whose hands are the pre- parations for this reception, will. with the CO., operation of other generous and patriotic citi zens. make every possible preparation for the entertainment of the soldiers. The whole pro- gramme will probably be announced in next weeks Enquirer. s...s,s
 The boys must all come. We want to see them all together. We want to grasp the hands of our defenders. to tell them how proud we are of them, and to give them good square meal at the county Seat.
 If the day is pleasant we will have the big gest time Litch6eld ever saw.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-07-20
Literary Notices.

The Lady's Friend. This fa4erite of the ladies leads of it's August number with beau tifni steel engraving called Granpas Darling -the face of the old man, with its deep, thoughtful eyes, strikes us as particularly fine. Among the figures of the coiored Steel Fashion Plate. we note Bridal Dress, very chaste and pretty. The Music for this nun Der is the fine piece. Rest Noble Chieftain Among the literary contributions are, What I Looked for, and What Saw. by Francis Lees Ghostly Glyeines.' by Miss Donneilyl; My Dilemma by Leslie Walter.
 Price $2 50 a year; two copies $f. To those desirous of making up clubs, specimen numbers will be sent for 15 cts. Address Deacon & Peterson, 3l9 Walnut street, Phila- delphia With Enquirer one year $4 50.
 Richardson's thrilling narrative of his war experiences. entitled The Field, the Dungeon, and the Escape from which we have already given extracts, is now published by the Ameri- can Publishing Company of Hartford, answers all our expectations, The volume is a large and fine one, in printing, paper and binding highly creditable to the enterpIising firm who issue it, and contains several spirited illus trations and portraits of distinguished army correspondents. But the book is one that every one will desire 10 read. with or without these desirable accessories. Its peculiar charms, the authors fresh easy style, vivid descriptive powers, and acute habits of obser- vation, entrance you from the first chapter We have read only part of it, but have seen enough to'prove that the volume will not only be of interest, but of great value, as giving by far the most reliable. life-like and minute ac- count of the origin of the great rebellion that we have yet seen, with pictures of its battles and sieges and of Southern prisons and the perils of escape that surpass in wonderful in cident and variety the most romantic novel, and yet have all the worth of veritable history. MT. Edmund Thompson is canvassing this community for their sale.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-07-20

BsA The New York Tribune having posi- lively stated that Secretary Stanton interfered with the spiritual advisers of Mrs. Suratt, and required that they should not proclaim from the scaffold their belief in he' innocence, the assertion is as positively cont Indicted by the New York Times. The Secrstary did not in- terfere at all the priests had fne access to her cell whenever they pleased they were not re- quired to say or to refrain from saying any thing. The whole matter was under the direc. tion of Gen. Hartrautt, who neither consulted the Secretary nor received special direc tions from him.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-07-20

HeA- It has been proposed to exhibit on the first of August, the likenesses of those soldiers from this county who have been killed in the late war. Persons who have ambrotYpes, phe. tographs, or other likenesses of fallen heroes, and who, will send them to Riyerius Marsh, with g memoranda of the name, age, regiment, date of death, &c.,, will confer great favor on the committee. MT. Marsh will be responsi- ble for their safety, and for their return: ls
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-07-20


 NEW HARTFoRD.-Miss Clara Louise Kellogg, one of the sweetest and lmost successful of American opera singers, arrived here last week, to rusticate, as usual. during the heated term. Her father is native of this town. Her. mother, a sprightly, intelligent and amable woman is constantly with her, acting the part not only of fond mother, but that also of an agreeable companion.
 The Hon. H G Stebbins of New York is Miss kellogg's broker, and has, we understand, invested for her about twenty thousand dollars. the net receipts for her singing, the past season Sue. with her parents, are the guests of E Gar ter, Esq.
 Mir Eggestou, assisted by Mrs Egglcs- ton and W K Adams of Winsted, Mrs. How'd of Pleasant Valley and Miss Bailey of Salem. Mass, game an amateur vocal and instrament al concert here in Academy Hall, last week. on Thursday evening. MT. Eggeston is noted autist, and plays most charmingly upon an in strument of sold silver. for which he gave one hundred and sixty dollars. Mr. Adams, skill ful pianist, is the organist of Rev. Mir. Eddy's church. Miss Bailey has clarion voice of great range and sweetness. The concert as a whole, gave entire satisfaction to large and appreciative audience.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-07-20

THoMAsroN.-Alice, daughter of Samuel Bassford, aged lO3 years. was drowned on Sat urday, about o'clock. She, with a number of companions was bathing in stream, which smpties into the Naugatuck, in the middle of which was large shelving rock. the water shallow on one side and deep on the other While playing, she slipped over the deep side, and sank before assistance arrived to rescue her. She was a bright girl and much be. loved
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-07-20

neA- All enlisted men wlo have been pris- oners of war, and have endured the hardships of Andersonville, Florence, Salisbury and other rebel prisons, and who were honorably discharg- ed after May 30th, 1865, are entitled to three months extra pay. Application for the same may be made through the office of the Adju- tant General. where all assistance requisite for procuring the same will be rendered discharged Connecticut soldiers.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-07-20

pD We would call the attention of our readers to the. advertisement of coal by Thomp- son < O., of Bridgeport They have opeuedl quite large trade with the people of this. community. and have gained the confidence of all. Now is the time to lay in. the win.sr,a supply.
 A coIoRED boy named Richard Murray was drowned in Bridgsport, Monday week. while bathing.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-07-20

A6~ A convention of the principals and
 teachers of Bryant, Stratton X Co.'s Interna. tional Chain of Commercial Colleges, is now in
 session at Chicago. The Hartford College is represented by Mir. George L. Remington and the Bridgeport College by A. Corbin.-.
 These conventions are held yearly for the pur- pose of conterring together and giving and re- ceiving suggestions upon important matters pertaining to the perfection of the course of instruction in the colleges, and other matters of mutual interest. The superiority of these colleges over other similar institutions is due in . great measure to the stimulating effect of these yearly gatherings They are all enjoying a high degree of prosperity. Those in our State have been crowded. and have every pros. pect of a still greater rush of patronage.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-07-20

n@- The following is the allotment of Judges for the years lS65-6. for this county: 2d Tuesday in Sept. Pardee,J.
 lst Tuesday in Nov. Phelps, J.
 4th Tuesday in Jan. '66, Loomis, J. 2d Tuesday in April, '66, McCmdY,J J.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-07-20

sar The House of Representatives, on " Wednesday week, elected the Hon. Gideon Hall, of Winsted, Judge of the Superior Court for eight years. MT. Hall is a well read lawyer. . thorough gentleman. and a man of nndoubted integrity.