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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-08-31


A QUALIFICATION ~ wish to know, sir,
ifyou called me an a.s?'
''To be sure did, sir, but qualified the ex
preston"
"Aha You qualified it, sir did you; the bet
ter for you; and, pras' sir, how did you qualify
it,"
"wen, I said you were an ass, all but
the ears"
Rs-A stranger, ching with party at a no.
tel, had helped himself to the first dish of meat
that stood near hill, and being hungry, and
making no calculation as to the choicer dishes
which were to follow, began to eat his slices Of
the plain dish with great gusto and voracity.
"Och an sure" said an Irisbman, opposite,
eve don't intend &C. throw away sich a beauti-
fal appetite upon osie dish?"
BSS" John Phoeix went to the theatre once
when Mrs Smith vas advertised to appear in
fsrOPieces After the performances he demand
cd the return of lis money, for he said Mrs.
Smith appeared rhole during both perlorman-
ccs.
RS~ How long did Adam remain in Paradise
before no sinned? asked an amiable wife of her
husband
It'll he got a wife he replied.
"WeD how loag didhe remain after commit
ting that sin?' she again asked.
"Til he was naked out, to be sure, he re-
piled.
BS~ The following conundrum was brought
forth, after much travail, in Memphis: "Why is
Memphis larger than Cincinnati -
Answer. K-ze Siaes-a-gnai-eye is small,
Memphis, ofcc7rse, must be larger
RSs"A lover once wroteto a ladywbo rejected
him; saying tbst he intended to "retire to some
secluded spot and breathe away has life in
sighs" Towaichthe lady replied by nquirmg
whether they we're to be medium or large size.
The man has not been heard from since
I-A young man, member of an evangelical
church advertises in a New York paper for
board Sin a rious family where his Christian
example would be considered a compensation.
Derry modest indeed
Bs5-The Cleveland Herald addresses this to
the old bachelor
eff our Maker thought it wrong for Adam to
live single hen there was n0ta woman on earth,
how crimip9lly guilty are old bachelors, with
the world fun Of pretty girls p
B@.A wag says it is "iolly to expect girl
70 love a man whom everybody speaks well Of.
Get up persecution, and her affections will
cling so fast that dozen guardians cannot begin
to remove them
BA- Thanks muttered our bachelor friend.
no more women in Heaven-they can't get in.
Their hoops are SO wide that they VIII have to
go the broad road.
~ Husband, why do You destroy all my Sweet
Williams in the garden, and leave all the Bouncing
Bctsys3" because the Be;seys are all favorites
Of mine, and won have any Sweet Williams about
my premises"
Es>The Welsh have a saying that if woman
were asquck with her feet as with her tongue, she
would catch lightning sufficient 70 kindie fire in
The morning
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-08-31
HENRY DUMMS NEW CONCERN.
Cash Bakery and Confec

t1Onery store,
Main Street, CharlestOwn, merit door to Drug
Store Of Campbell and Mason.
TINE subscriber would respectfully inform the
citizens of Charlestown and vicinity, that he
has opened Bakery, and Confectionery Store, and
will always keep on hand
Fresh Bread, Biscuit, Bunns, Rusk, CinnamonCake,
and Pies of all kinds. Also an assortment of CAKES,
such as Pound, Sponge, Fruit, Lady, Scotch, Jubi-
lee Bunns, Rock, Wafer Jumbles, Lemon Twist,
Spice, Ginger Pound, Cup, Snow Balls, Maccaroni,
Grullers, Apeys French Ginger, French Maccaro-
nj, Pretzels, Domestic, Mazarine, Cream Puts, A
lexander, Cinnamon Maccaroon, Cocoanut, Jenny
Lady-fnger, Lemon Snaps and Dough-nut Cakes,
also Fancy Crackers. FRESH YEAST for sale at
all times. ALSO
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ARCHIE Il. ArsouIrH.
C. W. ArsQuIrH.
AISOUITH &c BRO,

UhUU0lClC,
Aths Old Stand of BelIsr d Burnett, in Charles
toOn, Jefferson County, Virginia,
OFFER to the people their large and carefully
~ selected stock of
DRUGS, CHEMICALS, PANTS, RARNLSHES,
OILS, PATENT MEDICINES, ID YE-
STUFFS, PERFUMERLES, and
DRUGGLSTS' FANCY GOODS and STA
TIONERY,
Az nr;ces 10 suit the times Prescriptions and all
Compounds will receive strict and special attention
at ali hours of day and night, so as to insure GER
tainty and safety. We call special attention 10 the
following enumeration Of articles:
brakes Plantation Bitters,
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
HooAand's German Bitters,
AYERS Cherry Pectoral-Ayer's Sarsaparilla,
Ayers Ague Cure-Ayers Cathartic Pills,
Carter'S Spanish Mixture,
Hembold's Fluid Extract OF Buchu,
VOLTS schnapps- Browns Jamaica Ginger,
Radways Ready Relief,
Burnett's Cod Liver Oil,
Nichols Elixer Peruvian Bark with Protoxide of
Iron,
Hegeman's Elixir of Calisaya Bark.
Swaims Panacea,
McLane's Vermifuge -Fahnestock's Vermifuge,
Holloway's Worm CONNECTIONS,
McMunn's Elixer Opium,
Perry Davis Pain Killer-Larabee's Pain Killer,
Blair's Compound Syrup Phosphates,
Hubbelrs Bitter Wine of Iron,
Ellis Citrate Magnesia,
Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills,
Brandreth's Pills-Spalding Cephalic Pills,
DR.. Shallenberger's Fever and Ague Antidote,
Spalding's Glue-0live Oil,
McAlister's 0intment-Sing's Itch Ointment,
Browns Bronchial Troches,
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 Indelble Ink,
Stonebraker's Nerve Liniment,
Stonebraker'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.
Pefumery, Soaps, &c-Sozodant for Teeth,
Hawley's, and Glenn's Ext. for the handkerchief,
Golden Lilly of Japan for the hair,
Sterlings Ambrosial for the hair,
Burnett's Cocoaine for the hair,
Oldham's and Cristadora's Hair Dye,
Ambrosial Nectar Cologne,
Glen's Rose Hair Oil-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, &c.
August "a, 1865.
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Confectionery, Fruits, &c.
TOHN F. BLESSING, in CHARIEsrowN, has on
y hand carefully selected Stock of
FRESH CONFECTIONERY, FRUITS, &C.,
such as CAsD1Es-F Foreign and Domestic-0RANGEs,
LEMONS, RAIsINs, FIGs, CURRANTs, DATES, CIrRoY,
PRUHEs, PEACHES, APPLES, and CANNED FRUITs of
all kinds, PICKLES, SARDIYEs, &c.
NUTS-CocoA NUrs, PALM NUrs, ALMONDS, FIJI
BERTs and PEA NUTS.
His BAKERY is in full blast, and every descrip-
ton of CAKE constantly on hand, or supplied upon
short notice.
ICE CREAM SALOON
re-itted, and Ladies and Gentlemen can be accom-
modated.
He offers his Services and Supplies Of Delcacies
for WEDDINGS, PARTIES, PIC MICS, &C., and
respectfully invites attention to his assortment and
solicits Orders for his Services.
Aug. "a, 1866.
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G.. LEIsEsRISG.
G.. W. LEIsESRING.


LEISENRING &c SON,
HARPERS-FERRY,
CHARLEST0WN,
RIPP0N,
WHERE they keep large assortment Of DRY
wv GOODS, such rs
Cloths, Cashmeres, Calcoes, Cottons, Ginghams,
Lawns, Ready Clothing, &C.
Also, Ladies' Fancy Goods, Fancy Soaps,
Perfumery Extracts for Havoring,
Boots, Shoes, Ladies' Caters,
Gentlemen's Linen and Paper Collars,
Neck Ties and Gloves, &C.,
Floor Mating, Oil Cloth, Carpeting, &C.,
Leather of all kinds, and Shoe Findings,
GROCERIES, such as
Molasscs, prime Syrup Sugars,
Oils of all kinds, Paints Fish, &c.
Hardware of all kinds,
Drugs and Medicines-Spices, Canned Fruit,
Tin and Wooden Ware--Measures of all kinds.
STATI0NERY.-Schoo Books, Writing Paper,
Envelopes, States, &C., &C., &c.
Rss- Goods specially ordered promptly attended
to-cne of the firm visiting Baltimore every week.
nss-An kinds of COUNTRY PRODUCT Ia
ken in exchange for goods.
August "a, 1865.
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TRUSTEES, SALE OF
Vaiuable Brick House and Lo-

Valuable Brick House ana Lot
On CamP-HU in The torn Of HarPors-Ferry.
DY virtue of a deed Of trust, executed by A. NJ.
ID Cridlcr, and Deborah his wife, on the 18th day
Of April. 1859, TO the undersigned, 10 secure to
Frederick A. RGder q certain sum ofmoney therein
mentioned which said decd was duly recorded in
the Clerks Office of Jefferson County Virginia, we
shall on the tccnyhird dag Of September 1865, in
front of the Shenandoah Hotel, in the town Of Har.
pers-Ferry, sell. at public vendue to the highest
bidder for cash. the HOUSE AND LOT in the
deed of trust mentioned Sale to commence at one
o'clock, p VI.
JOHN c. UNSELD,
4. H. HERR,
August q, 1865. Trustees.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-08-31
To Persons Desiring to
study Medicine.

Z WISH to form small Glass in Medicine and
Surgery to continue during. TEN MONTHS
and. if circumstances allow to the opening Oh the
Medical Colleges in the Fall of 1866.
Purposinp a systematic course of instruction-con-
dncted bv daily Lessons and Examinations, Lee
lures and demonstrations. To teach the fundamen.
tai branches Anatomy, Physiology, &C., fully; and
conduct the reading in the higher branches, extend
ed by subjects through all the best Authors OF ve-
nv complete and select Medical library, over the
whole ground comprised by the course of lectures
in the best Medical Schools, with explanatory teach
iny and all the clinical demonstration afforded by q
general Office and Country practice. have at
command good Anatomical Rooms and material
10 give each Student full course of dissecton-a
first-class Drug Store 10 which students will have
constant access for familiarizing themselves with
all Medicines, and the preparation Of compounds
and prescrptiOns-and the services ola thoroughly
educated Druggist, to demonstrated he practice Of
Pharmacy.
The use of the Microscope in Pathology and Medi-
cal Diagnosis: AuscutatiOn and Percussion, in dis
eases of the organs of the Chest the internal topical
treatment Of diseases Of the airpassages, recently
made q specially: Operative Surgery on the Ca
daver: Analysis Of the ExcretiOns; will each be
taught in set Of Lectures and by clinical and prac
teal demonstration.
Intending to undertake it as Tutor the duties of
such an engagement require enough students to
constitute a small class. Any one applying will
communicate more fully by letter. | wish to make
positive arrangements by the End week in October.
TERMS.-About 500 for the first Fen Months
Board as cheap here as anywhere in the country.
DR.. j. A. STRAITH.
Aug. q, 1865
Stanton Yin, Leesburg Mirror, Winchester
Ne,os, Warrenton paper, Fred. 3D., Eraminer and
Hagersto,cn Torch Light copy too lreeks, and send
bill for collection.
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CAMPBELL * MASON,

CAMPBELL 81 MASON,
APOTHECARIES,
South side Main Street, Caarlestown.
TTNIIE undersigned having recently reftted their
Store-rOon!, and received full stock Of fresh
and reliable
CHEMICALS, PERFUAERY
PAINTS, ID YE-STUFFS DC, De-,
viii supply friends and customers at accommoda-
ting prices.
Included in our Stock (the whole of which has
been selected with great care, are
Ayers Cherry Pectoral
Wistar's Basam Wild Cherry,
Wistar's Lozenges--Jaynes' Expectorant,
Browns Bronchial Troches,
Plantation Bitters,-Hostetters Bitters,
Backsley's Wine Bitter's-CannOn's Bitters,
Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup,
Bulls Sarsaparilla-McLane's Vermifuge,
Hoovay's Worm CONNECTION,
Thomps0n's Eye Water,
Browns Essence of Ginger,
Railways Ready Relief,
Davies Pain Killer,
Larabee's Pain Killer,
Barrys Observation-Disclosures Kathairose,
Mrs. Aliens Zylobalsamum
Burnetts Cocoaine-Joues' Hair Dye,
Pomadcs-Exracts-C0 Water,
Nerbena Water-SOaps,
SOZodOnl for the Teeth
Hair, Tooth, Cloth, Nail and Shaving Brushes,
Fine consolidating Combs,
School Books Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books,
StatiOnery-TObacco and Segars,
Concentrated Lye FOR making soap,
Favorng Extracts-Y anilla Beans-Geletine.
SPANISH LEECHES.
We are prepared to fill physicians prescriptions,
and compound medicines according to the latest
and strictest rules of Pharmacy.
The public can confidently rely on having pre-
scrptious carefully prepared at all hours of day
and night.
August q, 1865.
10 Our customers will bear in mind that we
sell exclusively for CASH. ~SN
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j. II. IEastcrdavsS
80 ZION AZ STOTE "a
Aaia Slre.,. caarIe,torn. "a,

Main Street., CAarlestowR. "a,
L EPS constantly on hand every description of
IN TIN AND SHEET IRON WARE. Also, a
the Fall trade.
JOB WORK Of every kind pertaining TO the bu-
siness made 90 order by the best workmen and best
materials, and at the lowest prices. Particular at
tenton paid 10 Tin Roofing CATERING, dc.
~ Cotton Rags, Beeswax, Old Copper, Brass,
Iron. Pewter and Lead Sheepskins, Hides Bacon,
Lard. Wool, and Country Produce in general, taken
IN exchange for Tin Ware or Tin Work.
August "A. lSeS.-y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-08-31

kABrIrsnURG, ArGrsT !. 1895.
rTNHE tar payers of the counties herein named,
are hereby notified TO pay the taxes assessed
against them respectively at The times and places
specified below.
In Berkeley County, at my Office In AariinshuIg
from the goth TO the 30th Of each month.
In Frederick County, at u. S. Asst Assessors
Office in Winchester, from the eth noon 70 the eib
noon Of each month.
from A. N. to p. NJ, on the 10th OF eeeA
month.
For Jefferson and Clarke Counties, at Z. 8. Asst
Assessors Office in Shepherdstown, from lib rooa
TO 18th noon of each month.
In Leesburg, at County Clerks Office, from 18th
noon TO 10th noon Of each MONTH
A ten per cent penalty attaches If payment ID de-
layed beyond the times above named
Revenue Stamps Of all denominations FOR sale.
N. ID. KENEASTER,
Collector Sd Dis., Ia.
August "a, 1855.
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Merchandise at HTyerstown.

Joseph MYERS has opened to the public, at
- his Store in hyerstown very general assort-
ment Of
DRY GOODS GROCERIES, LIQUORS, dc.
Embracing almost every article needed by man, wo-
man or child. The Dress Goods for ladies are su-
peJ5. and the gentlemen can be accommodated fully
IN accordance with the latest styles.
boots, Shoes. Hot, Cops, dc.--a complete assort-
ment and Groceries aud Liquors best qualities and
extraordinarily cheap Thepublic custom solicited
Aug. q, 90. JOSEPH MYERS.
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Bargains! Great Inducements |
YANTIS & COILS,

lAN ITO u OOlALlC,
Z EEP constantly on hand, at the stand of A. W.
IN Cramcr, and offer for sale for cash, or in ex-
change for Produce Of all descriptions large and
general assortment Of
DRY GOODS Of every variety,
Boots and Shoes. Hats, Groceries, Leather,
Hardware. Fish and Salt-Wooden Ware,
And al other kinds of Goods usually kept in Coun-
try Stores Receiving goods daily, they will at any
time order such articles as their friends may wish,
from Baltimore. BY close and prompt attention to
business, and moderate prices, they hope to
a full share of patronage. Give them call if you
desire great bargains.
Charestown, W. Va, August "a, 1865.
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SAPPINGTON HOTEL,
CharIesto,On, Jefferson County, Va.,
BY

Miss Sarah A. Beall,
CONTINUES open for the reception and accom-
I J mediation Of visitors. The Rooms in COM
plete order, well-furnished and comfortable, the
Parlors large and commodious, and the TABLE at
all times supplied with the choicest viands of the
Country and City Markets.
The Servants are attentive, and constantly in at
tendance for the accommodation and convenience
Of guests
The Proprietress is determined TO sustain the
well-establshed reputation of the House.
The public patronage is solicited.
Aug. "a, 1865.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-08-31
"Good Wine needs no Bush"

Nce Bar Room, nezt door TO Drug Store Of Ais-
guith q Bro, Charlesfopn, BY
]. H. YESTERDAY 4 BROTHER.
TT is an ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS that excellent drink
| can be made out Of anthing but excellent mate
rials and we conceive that are safe in asserting
that whatever may be prepared at establish
ment will be able to speak eloquently for ITSELF
Therefore, we invite all who indulge in "social
glass" to call upon u.s. and we can favor them with
the most favored and pleasan. drinks.
Punches, Toddies, Mint JuIePs, Snashes, SIings,
Cob5lers Cocktails San garees, Fires and SoHrs,
Flips, Negus and Shrub, Egg Nogs,
Apple Toddses and Hot Drink in season,
Wines, Ale, Porter, Broun Stout,
And Brandy and Whisky plain.
Also, always an assortment Of superior brand Sc
gars on hand. Call upon us-in summer-if you
would keep cool"-and winter, if you need some
thing warm and pungent.
August "a, 1865.
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August "a. 1855.
Reid Express Company.
nfg- EsfobLish,d an 1861 Esfablfshsd ia rs Ci or

Reid Express Company.
Nf- Estobished IN 1861. Esfablishsd ~ 1891. -zs
n ED EXPRESS co. have established their
IL Office at Winchester, w., and their business
at that point is in full operation.
FREIGHT, PACKAGES, PARCELS, Se.,
Can be forwarded with safety and dispatch. Coois
for the different places in the Valley will DO pro-
perly taken care Of and stored in our Warehouse
in Winchester No re-loading at Harpers-Ferry.
Freights for Stephenson Depot win be received
and forwarded. Consignees Of Freight for Ste
phensons Depot must have their teams on hand 70
receive their freight from the cara there Is no
Storage room at that point
For further information, rates, &C., apply either
at No. ll6 South Eutaw street, Baltimore; No.
Shenandoah street. Harpers-ferry; Winchester,
Virginia, corner Market Picsdilla streets, or Of
q. o. IEIGS
Sgp'f Of Western Dieis;oa, Harpers-Pery.
August "a, 1866
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Old Rye whiskey,


IMPLICATED or Depurated for. medical or so,
i cial uses, by the " Pancaihartieon, invented
and patented June IL, 1862, by
JOHN E. WILSON, baltimore, Nd,
In barrels, demohns, bottles, &c. For sale by the
Agent, ON the Northwest corner of Howard and
Camden streets, nearly opposite Camden Station oil
Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road. 5zS-None genuine
that has not the Patentee and Agents signature on
each label.
JOHN E. WILSON
la5-Its purity has been fully tested a. per the
annexed certificates Of analysis:
CERTIFICATES.
From, careful Chemical Anolysis Of Superior Or
Rye Whisky, Pancatharfieonssed ~
JOHN e. WILSON of
Baltimore.
This Whiskey is characterized by the absence Of
heavy Fusil OIL Sugar, end Poisonous Metallic CON-
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 Assayer, l6 BoyistOn srss.
Boston, Mass, Esd August, 1862
Having made careful chemical analysis Of the
Pancatharticonized Old Rye Whiskey of Dir. John
E. WILSON, Baltimore, am pleased to state that ID IL
entirely free from fusil oil, metallic salts, or other
matters in any way detrimental TO health, In sro-
ma, richness and delicacy of flavor, il cannot be
surpassed. Respectfully yours,
G. 4. LIEBIG, II. D.,
AHalytieai CheasT-
Baltimore, July rs, 1851.
Careful chemical analysis OF four kinds OF Whss-
keys-Superior Old Rye Whisky, Superior Old
Bourbon Whisky, Superior Old Wheat Whisky,
Superior Old Corn MISUNDERSTANDING
by means of the patent apparatus invented by John
E. Wilson, of Baltimore, Nd. have shown them 20
be entirely free from the heavy fus oils and from
the poisonous metallic compounds often found Ia
Whiskeys.
They retain the ETHEREAL Products, entirely free
from any faint produced by injured gra,n, or care
less fermentation, and being unmodifed by the
of sugar, are remarkably pure products Of delicae
chemical operations. Respectfully,
A. A. HAYES, ". D.,
State Assayer, l6 Boylsf0R stres,.
Boston, Mass, 2Sd August, 1852.
Eg0RDERS SOLICITED TE
GS-Dealers and Druggists allowed liberal ais
count. For prices and particulars address sole A.
gent of the United States.
JOHN r. WILSON.
w. Corner Houdrd 4 Cdndsa sireeas.
Baltimore, August "a, ls65.-ly.
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BOARDING.

MFRS. HENRY BROWN, No. % South Green
VI ST., Baltimore, Md. Persons wishing Board
can be accommodated by the day or week.
Location pleasant. and convenient to business;
within few minutes walk of Camden Station or
Howard street Terms moderate.
August %, IS65-tE
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Special Notice..

ITO enable Us to Bay, and consequently Sell,
Goods az low figures, we have adopted an err
elgsirsly Cash Systen which will be adhered to
strictly irrcsPcctiUe Of persons. BY an impartial
regard 20 this matter we expect 70 make friends of
our customers, and continue them as such.
Aug. q, 1865. AISQUITH d BRO.
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A CARD.

THE Office, Fixtures and Accounts of the ON
DEPENDENT DEMOCRAT having been de-
stroyed, appeal to all those who know themselves
indebted TO me to make some adjustment of their
accounts. Their sense of justice is my only resort.
d. SMITH EICHELBERGER.
N r. To those ofmy friends who have made en-
CURRY in relation to the republication Of my paper,
have only to say that it went down with the cause
of which it was the advocate, and like it. suppose,
viii never be resurrected
Aug. "A, 1866.
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IT L. HEISKELL, at the old stand Of Kearsley
Sheerer d Co., in Charlestown, Jefferson
County, has an assortment of
NEW GOODS
which must please all who examine them. He of
fer them to the people at the very lowest terms for
cash. His stock consists in part of
Gentlemen's Dress Goods Cassimeres,
Cloths. Cashmeretts, Doeskins, Jeans, Tweeds,
And Cottonades, &C., &c.
Ladies Dress Goods:-Cashmeres Challies,
Beregcs, Lawns, Ginghams, Delanes,
Bombazines, Alpacas,
Plain and dotted and cross-barred Muslins and
Cambrics-Nainsooks, sc. &c. Also,
Trimmings, Buttons, Ribbons, Velvets,
Cuff, Collars, Head Nets, &C., &c.
Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Bonnets,
Groceries, Queensware, Glassware, &c.
All Of these articles are offered upon cash whole
sale prices The attention OF the public is solicited
August "a, 1865.
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VARIETY.
kissing on the Sly.
coaNovrr.

- WV
His manly whiskerswept her cheek,
She uttered no reply,
how could she part her lips 70 speak,
While kissing on the sly
There's such a sum Of smackiI |oliss,
That Or 9sus could not buy
The h0neyed worth Of one sw Kiss
That's taken on the sly.
OH this kissing on the sly
This kissing on the sly
This wooing, winning style ofeinr ng,
kissing on the sly.
The maiden meek one kiss received
Demurely winked her eye
And with the air Of one bcreA ed,
She heaved a heavy sigh;
Again that maynard whisSeIrpressed
Her cheek, she breathed-eh my
Bow grateful 20 the burdeneS breast
This kissing on the sly;
Oh this kissing on the sly,
Downright delicious, cen malicious,
Kissing on the sly.
Tho rigid rule declare the 6eed
To be a crime on high,
No lover dare deny the deed
Ofkissing on the sly;
Tho Pas and Mas berate d pirate,
TIL Dulceneas CRY,
The custom don't bit abat
OF kissing on the sly.
Oh this kissing on the sly
This kissing on the sly
Intensely thrilGng-troubly killing,
kissing on the sly.
While leading thus a singl- life.
What happier lark thar /,
When OPPORTUNITY, without strife,
A glorious chance desclE;
To seize the dainty treasure which
No royalties Outvie:
Than me, NJ nabOb half @ rich,
Thus kissing on the slys
Oh this kissing on the sl+-
Ave. kissing on the slS;
This tribly tempting. care exemphng,
kissing on the sly.