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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-01-25
HO- FOR CHRISTMAS


WE have in Store nice assortment OF Fancy
w Articles. suitable for Christmas Presents,
consisting in part of
Colognes, Extracts, Pomades, Soaps, Hair Brushes,
Infant Brushes and Combs, Nail Brushes, Tooth
Brushes. Puff Boxes, Gum Balls, Port Fo-
los Pocket Pencils, also. Bibles, Fray
er Books, Psalm and Hymn Books,
Methodist Hymns, Testament
and Psalms, Pocket Books,
Chdrens' Books, and
Diaries for 1866.
Photograph Albums, Letter, Foolscap and Note
Paper, Envelopes, Pens, Ink. Also, an assort'
ment Of School Books.
FRENCH CANDIES, de-, de-,
Which we are determined to sell cheap.
Dec. 81, 1865.
LIQUORS! LIQUORS!!
TUST received and for sale, direct from the City
sD of New York,
!" Vines Bsandies and Liquors;
+, Choice Old Cogniac & Champagne Brandies,
Old Madeira, Sherry and Port Wines
SUPERIOR
BORDEAUX, CLARET d BURGUNDY
WI N e =,
Choice Brands Champagne Wines,
Holland Gin, Scotch Whiskey,
London Brown Stout, Porter,
And Scotch Ale,
and
Jamaica Rum Old Rye, &c.
JAMES McGRAW.
Harpcr's Ferry, Va,
Dec. 81, 1865.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-01-25
Valuable Land for sale,
NEAR CHARLESTOWN.

FFHAT handsome Farm, known as the Haines
Tract, situated one mile southeast of Charles
town. Is now offered for sale. The land con-
ssts of about
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-01-25
THE GREATEST LINIMENTINU USE. {
BELLS WHITE OIL.

BELL - wv HlIE OIL.
TTNHE Blandest, Cleanest, Most Penetrating and
most Economical Liniment in use.
A PowertM Neaginus Compound for the speedy
Care Of ~
Rheumatism, Strains, Sprains, Wounds, Numb
ness of the Limbs, Frosted Feet & Hands,
SPAWN, Saddle Calls, Poll-Evil, Ring
Bone, Bruises, Swellings of all ~
kinds, and in fact every
disease
for which an Embrocation is applicable either
in Man or Beast.
PRICE-25 cents bottle
This preparation which is original with us,
will be found to be one of the incest and at the
same time one of the most reliable applications
extant. Having been employed very extern
sively since its introduction and feeling salts
fed of its remedial properties, we recommend
it with the utmost confidence, knowing that no
one will be disappointed in its use.
1t is, as its name implies, White Liniment
of the consistency of cream, containing nothing
offensive but on thecontrary will be found more
pleasant than otherwise.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-01-25
PUBLIC
sale of Jefferson Land.

DY virtue of authority vested in me as Executor
} Of the last viii of Eliza Jewett, deceased, |
will offer at public sale to the highest bidder,
On Saturday, 24tA day Of February, 1866,
in frontof Entler's Hotel, in Shepherdstown,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-01-25
Public Sale
OF
Valuable Personal Pro-
perry.

OAAAO
OF
Valuable Personal Pro-
perry.
the request Of D. Smith Eiehelberger, only
Y heir of Mrs. Amelia Eichelberger, deceased
viii sell at public sale, on
Friday, January 90, 1866,
for the benefit Of the judgement creditors
Of said deceased, large and valuable asSort-
mCnt Of
HOUSEHOLD & KITCHEN FURNITURE
consisting Of
Beds. BedSteads, Coverlets and Bedding, &c.,
40 vds. of Parlor and Chamber Carpctlng; ;
Mahogany Sofa, Sideboard, Book-rack, sett
Mahogany Cane Seat Chairs, Mahogany
Secretary. Parlor Mirrors, Rocking and other
Chairs. One Sett Window Curtains, Centre K
Dining Tables, WaShStands, and Glassware
Of every description.
A large and miscellaneous assortment Of
Books. Pictures, SC.
STOVES, &C., with many other articles not
Necessary to enumerate.
TERMS:
Nine Months credit will be given on all sums
Of and above Ten Dollars, with interest from
date. the purchaser giving bond and approved
security; for all sums under ten dollars the
Cash will he required. No property to be
removed until the terms of sale are complied
with. Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, A. NJ.
] W. CAMPBELL.
Charlestown, Jan. IL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-01-25
PATRoNIzE HOME INsTITU-
TTONSt

lIoN -
MIR. BENTLEY C. BIBB, formerly of Virginia,
informs his friends from the Old Dominion
that he has the largest and most complete stock Oh
Cooking and Heating Stores, Partor Stores,
and Crates, Hot dir Furnaces
and agricultural
Boilers
to be found in the city. He desires to call particular
attention to that universal favorite throughout the
South the Re Improved OLD DOWfNIONC COON
STOVE, for sale only wholesale and retail, at the
BALTIMORE T0VEH0USE,
BIBB & CO., Proprietors,
No. 80, Light ST., Baltimore Md.
Dec 81, 1S65.-tf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-01-25
FALL ~ WINTER
GOODS.

GOODS.
HAVING Just returned from the Eastern Cities,
am now prepared 70 offer 70 the public gen
orally as large and carefully selected Stock as
was ever before brought to this market, including
FINE DRESS GOODS;
French and English Mcrino, all eolors, Irish Pop
Inns. Scotch Plaids MouseIine de LANES, Barathea
new article Black and Colored Alpacas. Mohair
Delages, Drab and Grey Luster, for Travelling
Dresses, CalcOes, and Ginghams.
Shaker Flannels Cotton Flannels, Plaid LinSeys,
Ticking. Brown and Bleached CottonS
WHITE GOODS AND NOTIONS:
Plain Cambria, Swiss Muslins, Figured and Dotted
Ditto, Swiss and Cambria Edgings and lnsertings
Magic and Coventry Rulings, Fleece Lined, and
Lambs Wool Hose, Buck Gauntlets and Md Gloves,
Nu1es and Twilight Hoods, Plaid Shawls-long
and square.
Trimmings Of all STYLES and qualities.
desire particularly 20 call attention 20 my stock Of
GENTLEMEN'S WEAR:
Cloths, Cassimeres, Yestings, Neglges, MerinO
ShlrtS' Drawers, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes.
GROCERIES, QUEENSwARE, GLASSWARE.
Hardware, Wooden Ware, Coal Oil Lamps and OIL
Oct-o' II. l.. HEISkELL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-01-25
SIBERT HOUSE,
NEW MARKET, SHENANDOAH CO., VA.

NEW MARKET, SHENANDOAH CO., VA.
T RESPECTFULLY notify my friends In the Val
i lev, and the public generally that j have leasep
the SIBERT HOUSE, and will spare neither labor
nor expense in making il one Of the most comforta-
bic pleasant Houses in the Valley for Travellers.
The TABLE will be provided with the best the
country can afford. The BEDS shall be clean and
comfortable.
The BAR will always be supplied with the best
and purest LTQUORSthat can be procured in tho
markets. The STABLE will be attended BY care
general LIVERY BUSINESS will be DONE
Horses, Hacks and Buggies will awaysbe kept on
hand for the accommodation Of travellers who mag
wish to visit the surrounding country.
Terms moderate. Is. i. ESGLE,
Sep. q, ls65.-tf Proprietor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-01-25
LOOK OUT FOR CHRISTMAS !

WE have on hand a Good Article of all kinds
w of Liquors which We will sell low at whole
said or retail, such as
Good Old Rye and Bourbon Hhiskey.
Also superior Article of SCOTCH WHISKEY,
Apple Brandy, Peach Brandy, French Brandy,
Blackberry Brandy and Ginger Brandy.
PORT, MADEIRA, SHERRY,
and all kinds of Wines. All OLD and good
for immediate use. Also splendid article of
New England Rum,
suitable for Mince pies,
FINE XIX ALE,
If you want
CHRISTMAS LIQUORS
give us a call and you will get bargains.
Next door to Aisquith & Bros Drug Store.
j. Ii. YESTERDAY & BRO.
S. Oysters by the PLATE or otherwise.
Dec. 81, 1865.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-01-25
PAIN killer.

For the rapid cure Of Sore Throat or Dipthc-
ria. Group. Scarlet Fever, &C., and all other
diseases of the throat, and also for Diarrha.
Dysentery, and all Bowel Complaints, it has
no equal. This Medicine has been used ia
hundreds Of cases, and has never failed to cure
if used in time, and according to directions
A great amount Of suffering might often DO
saved by having few bottles Of this valuable
medicine in the house. Try it and it Will
speak wonders for itself. Every bottle war
ranted or the money refunded. Sold by Ais
quith & Bro, and country dcalersgenerally.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-01-25
Two Hundred and Ten
Acres

more or less, of the best quality of Limestone
Land, situated in Jefferson County, West Vir-
cinia. and adjoining Kearneysville-a depot on
the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road-at which
there is a large business transacted, and where
the crops can be sold or shipped to some other
market-and some twelve miles west of Har-
per's Ferry, and about four hours ride on the
cars from Baltimore. There is fine Turnpike
road leading from the farm to ShephcrdStown-
the Coun;y-seat-ab five miles distant.
The land is rich-having been in grass for
the last four yearS-no portion of it having
been cultivated. The improvements are only
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-01-25

.ssSEA. tolerable There is a never failing
;s Well ofpure water near the house,
e9Ssss and an Apple Orchard Of choice
- FRUIT
Keaneysville and the neighborhood having
been occupied by troops during the four years
Of the War, the fencing on the land has all
been destroyed. There is, however, timber
sufficient on the farm TO fence it, BY means
Of the b. 4 o. r. Road, coal for fuel and lum
Der for fencing and forany other Improvements,
can at all times be had at comparatively low
prices.
The society in the neighborhood is equal to
any in West Virginia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-01-25

One half the purchase money may remain
unpaid for Nine Years from the day of sale
to be secured by Deed Of Trust ON the land,
and the prompt payment of the interest
Semi-annually OF annually The other half of
the purchase money to be paid in Cash, but, if
satisfactorily arranged, l would have no Objec
ton to give a reasonable credit for portion of
the cash payment, with interest from day of
sale. The purchaser can have possession as
soon as the terms Of sale are complied with.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1866-04-05

at the madness of the hour, and the ma
lignity of embittered hate, will leave the
world to despotism and misrule. Go forth
then to your people in view of the mighty
interests at stake, with words of counsel
upon your lips. Teach them the neces-
sity of commendable, patience, a for
giving spirit, q. manly loyalty, an active
cooperation with the authorities of the
Government in restoring peace, order and
civil government to our distracted coun-
try. Tell them-though they are sojourn-
ing in the wilderness of Shur, with its
dark shadows, its mantling gloom, its
forest shades, it's dangerous mazes they
shall not yet be given over to destruc-
tion. tits true if they drink none of Ma
rah's waters, embittered by the sad re-
collections of the past and the evils of the
present-and are true to themselves, they
may yet rcposc beneath the balm trees OF
Elm and in peaceful security encamp by
her wells of waters"
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1866-04-05
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

Advertisements inserted at the rates of One Dol
lar per square oftwelve lines for the first insertion
and Fifty Cents for each subsequent insertion.
Obituaries and Marriage Notices charged for at
these rates.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1866-04-05

WILL PEEP Our.-The Memphis Aual-
anche likens the Southern people to a
hen.pecked husband, who was invariably
thrust under his wife's bed when visited
by good looking men. On one occasion
she was serving up refreshments for her
guests, and her husband could not resist
the temptation to peep out. She per-
ceived it, and by sly mods and shakes OF
the head, was warning him to be quiet.
q You may wink and blink as much as
you please" said he, ':but so long as l
have the spirit of o man within me, l
will peep" The Southern people have
been driven to the wall. The soldier has
laid down his arms in good faith. While
the radicals are proposing their infamog
schemes of opposition, we cannot -N'ss
the temptation to "peep out" IS
Don't mistake arrogance. ,'s~,ssS@;sS 3 < /.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1866-04-05

nifty to send me letter. Herbert ar
rived home all wright, and was well
pleased with relations in Alabama.
Your affectionate nephew,
, 1866-09-17

We do not belong to tho party Of .4croak-
crs," but the fact etnrcs us In tho face. that
the corn crop Ii in very dangerous prcdica-
mcnt, and the chances arc adverse to good
crop. Tic season Is now late, aud owing to
tho extremely unfavorable weather Of the
past two or three weeks, the ripening process
has been very backward. We learn from the
Bloomington Fantagraqh Of Friday, which is
published in the centre Of the corn growing
section OF the State, that the great bulk Of
the crop Is barely out Of the milk, and that
1t will take at least two or three weeks of
warm dry weather to harden It sufficiently
to Withstand bard frost. The indications
OF such weather arc at present very small. as
heavy rain is falling while We write, and
should dry spell succeed, frost Is not i'm
probable, In which case we should
meet with disaster, AZ Wide
spread "a that which took place In
August 1868. A slight frost, light enough
to nip the leaves, wonld, If followed by hot
weather, have no injurious effect on the
crop On Friday night there was light
frost, but not sufficient 10 do any BARN. At
present the prospects are gloomy, but It is
TO be hoped that the weather will adapt
itself to the ripenfng ear, as the loss of the
corn crop at this jnncture would be very dis
nstrons to the West.
The speculative interests are watching the
weather very closely, and the market Il in d
fevcrish and unsettled condition. The
appearance Of rain causes IN advance Of 10
&c per hushcl, while Indications Of dry
spell cause n decline to the same amount,
though In the aggregate the market has been
gradually stiffenfng during the week. and
, 1866-09-17

Sas e, 3. sae eea
oble-lt wa. dream winch Tho rally: By 10
Means :esenhled: An sn.ite s..anzer 10 that s1ip-
re3 Xronnd hEown = ths dt..t~ t~moad:: md eonse- e
misfortune q, n1iius Ia With charming wornan.
neither wife DOT widow, accompanied By young
IT, &c nie
wbose beauty my learned friend ha.. dweis
%ppa. Tp1n Ti5n "a .a,x 80 much ~ elogasnee De
Of Malle: Lnnte. ! must now say sone,hing
Ct Mdl1e- Ianfe's mamma. Her nams q Mdme.
Godeitoy. sha has hseu, nay she ia ttiil, sufpas-
daughters t!drnt sister. TGe court Will pnder-
stand how eaeils these two fascinating creatures
mnst have oye1eono ,his reprcsentaii!a Of unfor-
Ct, en- every neld. Unfortunately Mdme. .Goifrey
belonged % he most corrupt fection Of corrupt
sat qaass see ass saea M' e
which myself uss ensaaed, whero abe figured IL
,nsnnes bnt q; t9o e'R1teaat d. Tolos knew
an orphan Of noble hifth. and it was On this con
Mt.h 6es. Aadsms GedetEoy I'D lid hlrn !hat
simply s ss| Sc yas yonns
lady has never been acknowledged either By
5f5 snaass. osI sRs tsea d. g0 m e
s & aeaaS sssa Rtsss q =:
pc. u. d. Tolna, Win Gern,snlc candor. and
another "Lostc p be soon found - Lotie :" who
told him II was wstte OF time 10 try sud ind the
way to her hcart--R WOMAN Tedo1eut Of demt-
monde e.1lnvtum. Hc exhausted al the means
that patience could suggcst, bnt his Kindness
and tenderness had 10 cdect on bis wife ;
She wished to become Madcmo1se}le dc
Wins once more in order 10 lead lie
Of adventures. md dazzle by her eplendor her
former associntes IT for that purpose that she
bsargs eni! for judicial teparatlon. u. de Tolns
BY bis wife excessive. Tho couFt will decide.
The court decided TINT the wifc should be
admitted to PROVE the facts set forth In her
allegation, allowed her to retain the child
psovfsfoDaflY and dcctecd aliInony ptndente
lite at the rate Of 400f per month.
, 1866-09-17

In the cntire circle which johnson has
swung around, being distance Of three
thousand miles, by land and water, railroad
and steamboat. be has visited but two places
where majority Of the people have mani
Tested by acts or words that they endorsed
his "policy" Of prccipitating ten unrcpept-
ant rebel States into Congress Immediately
and Internationally" viz. New York aud
Louisville. There was considerable noise mud
fuss made at St. Louis by the Coppcrhcals
and returned rebels; but 1t WIS observed
that more cheers were given for Gsaut than
for "aloscs'' and his policy" And the
election In st. Louis this fall will return
more votes against "my policy" than for it.
johnson has stopped at perhaps two hun
dred places in his stumpiug tour, md made
speeches and "handed over the Constitution
ard tho flag" to at least one hundred and
fifty crowds; but in all that circular peram-
bnlation he and Ills policy have been cor.
daily endorsed but twice by the million or
men who hare seen and heard him expound
isis coppcr-rcbel programme. Yet such lis
the density and magnitude of Lis monstrous
cgotism that he returns TO the White House
lully convinced and confirmed in bis opinion
Tint the masses of the people Of the loyal
States heartily endorse and sustain ssmy pol
Icy" Perhaps the popular verdict ut the
polls this fall-bcgsnnlpg with Vermont and
Slaine-mny partially open his eyes TO the
opinions Of the people. mud tle1r condemna-
Hon ot Ills incendtary und Infamous courac.
, 1866-09-17
SEVENTH CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICT.::> :,
The johnson Candidate for: Con-
gress in a Singular Role.
His Proposition 70 Suppress the Chlcu@e
ssTtmesss In 1863.

His Proposition TO Suppress the Ch1cnEo
*Ttmes,s In 1861
Colonel Black e the johnson candidate for
Congress In the Seventh Congressional Dis
trict. The Chicago Timer supports him
warmly. Colonel Black made speech to the
Chicago Board Of Trade on the 18th Of March,
1868, In which he urged the people to sup
prcsa the 1ioses by throwing It into Lake
Michigan. The following Is an extract from
his speech:
and yet after our ba.t,es painful rrmor came 10
rs WHO in the far Southwest stood battling the
oeg "a osa Il ns asf e b.a 81
thsy 9 L. hss faas;Ss e. -
peace on the prona condition Of no eompfpmiso
Fl ~ 81 "a = s'sSt ia ss@siy sdS e as9s i
tsons.
THIS runner has tecome holder and builder, TIL
come tS ns o al psr,s sa q ths eoun
papsrs. In The nruy such thinge reach certain
Pitch, and then must be stopped, ar Ill Is lost
excE e. masa b H Ind 20 VIC
Generals placed their strong hands upon the
foundations OF dtscord and rooted ifom up.
neet and hee Out of ts s army as ias, s:
veil Why did not ycu tacn Of the Board Of
1H0e coWpIt1c l19 good work and bundle tho
tFntor ahcet, neck and heels, TO the bottom Of the
lake. Unused 10 snch poltEtion, the waters might
have sIswcd the al'hy carrion. Incah llie, upon
otJ leno. ana Elsen : second Wentworth police
newer ana diztier work upon the sands Nature
works to her ruler, and might have eagcd tho
drowning for the hangtnan' 3 band.
lat why do l. soldier, drawing a sword fpfavor
of1aw, ad<tee Jon to brcak ~ recognize trra-
son In this city soon Al In an oppoai1y foc who
meets nc like man, and treason Of q neAuer
caet-thc1treason Of the onward End the kns.c-
and when couafd and knavc sa.;es up tho shield
OF 1hw 'shoHc eplzit b. constantly derides md
t1ssnples doHp. Gaget all hubietcs snatch sls de.
tence from the pollution Of bis touch and pin the
villain to the earth,
Who thinhs n 1sss # &, 1ohn Hancock, Of Boston,
,ss ,ss drets ef '.sssc and cast The 1sa ,s.s ato
& ,i ,ae ei.izsa = et5ssgo 'ri i fs ss
duty to the country. and as savage or ciuzan cast
your shame and pollution from among yon! Not
oEe man Of tho army but will sanction you IN
yonE e9nfee, and. II necessary. prop the pillars
o. thc government and TIC acts Of lts loJal men
with TIC bsyonet.
thank you, brethren, for your aulIenee. Twill
hear words OF good cheer 10 teach TO my meu
when reioin them fn Tho he1d-uords 10 strength
en- their strong armT and raae their gallant epir-
it,. The great heart Of tho North sti1t heats re-
Epons}vt % the cali OF The Unlon, and tsa,tors-
uncican b!Eds-ean have no rest Ia tbe temple Of
our iil,eFties. And We viii promise thai while
shall bear sworda 10 IT, defence, nor sheaih them
Till returning Peace smiles united land, or till
on Its ruins lhe last fa!th!ul seu'iDel 1ks 10 rio.
rtons death, So
, 1866-09-17

Pcrilous Rope Fn1kln: Fcat-Probable
Fatal Result.

Fatal Result.
tcur. or The Detroit Advertiser and T1ibene.]
ConuxSA, Mich, September II, 1866
III. T. Vas rs announced some days go by hand: T.
this county, would walk rope on Wedncs-
day, stretched from the base Of the Court
Honse steerle to the top Of McA1thur's
block. The distance between the two points
Is abont 200 feet. and the average height
from the street 50, Joseph Gorman Is SOU
Of Mr.. German, Of Sewbury, and formerly
Of Byron, a gentleman well Gnown through
out the county. The boy has had Tor
yca5s n singuiar1y ps7aehdas for rope-walk-
Ing. and It has been the source Of much
all sorts of means to put stop to It, but hare
been unable to succeed. At last his father,
finding that he was determined upon this line
Of lie, and fearing that he might 60 off and
attach himself to some circus, purchased him
a rope and commenced to travel with him.
the route of his expedition. Although the
roads were muddy there Was quite nu at
tendance from the surrounding country,
and about an hour before sun-dowa the
an hoEp xcnmed On The top Of
The wind at the time was blowing In
severe gusts from the west, and many ex.
pressed their astonishment that the young
man should attempt the pcrilous feat. HIS
father, who stood In the street below, ex-
VfGSkGu ul1HSNQ VllSH Ill tNlllS WllGu 4u0W&Q
him extremely solicitous, and, indeed, be ad-
yiscd his sou not to 20 out more than half
way. All this was unheeded, however, aud
he walked out to point about midway Of
the rope and Immediately over the centre Of
the street, where he sat down md CON-
menced series Of performances, such as
lying Oh hts back, hanging by his toes, etc
As he was about to swing under the rope
while holding on TO 1t with bis limbs doubled
up, he a1l at once became faint md EaIling. to
get the grasp he desired, he fell from his ter
Tible altitude, striking the earth upon his
back, witt. concussIon which was heard all
over the street: Wildly breaking On the
silent horror Of the multitude came the
aeonized cries Of the father, "Oh, Joseph,
my eonl Oh, Joseph, my eon!''
The body was carried Into the office Of DR..
Armstrong, and he, together with DR.. John
/. Hewitt, were in Immediate attendance.
They found that the young, man vas ret
| Of the yertebra, followed 6y complete dcad-
ncss and paralysas Of NIL the lower portion
OF the body, BE is still sllye this lThuTs'