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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-04
Natures Barometer.

A venerable gentleman, with whom we re-
Gently conversed, assured us that spiders were
the best barometors yet produced. The barom-
etor invented by the scientific, he affirmed, only
indicated the kind of weather we are to have
Immediately; while the spider uncrringly told
the character Of the weather for several days in
advance. For instance, if the weather is likely
to become rainy, windy, or in other respects
disagreeabIe, the spiders make very short and
firm the terminating filaments on which their
webs are suspended. II, on the contrary, the
spiders make the terminating filaments or fas-
teninas uncommonly long, the weather Will
continue severe from ten to dozen days.
Spiders usually make alterations in their
webs once in twenty-four hours. If they are
totally indoent, and do not even watch for flies,
rain will speedily ensue. If the spiders stay
upon their nests during shower, and seem
actively engaged in putting affairs in good
condition, it is certain proof that the rain will
be of short duration, and that it will be cleaI
weather for some time. II, during stormy
weather, the spiders are seen fixing their dam
aged nets in the evening, it certainly indicates
that the night will be pleasant, and that tho
rain is over for the present. Our Informant
has often witnessed this result when the SKY
looked most threatening, and he has neye
known the sign to fail.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-04
AGRICULTURAL.
Tho Road to Poor Farming.

/. Invest all your capital in land and run in
debt for more.
3. Hire money to stock your farm.
g. Have no faith in your own business, and
be always ready to sell out.
4. Buy mean cows, spawned horses, poor
oxen and cheap tools.
5. Feed poor hay and mouldy cornstalks ex-
clusvely, in order to keep your stock tame 5
fiery cattle are terribly hard ON rickety wagons
and ploughs.
G. Use the oil Of hickory freely whenever
your oxen need strength it is cheaper than
hay or meal, and keeps the hair lively, and
pounds out all the grubs.
Z. Select such calves for stock as the butch
ers shun-beauties of runts, thin in the hams,
and pot-bellied; but be sure and keep their
blood thin by scanty herbage; animals are
safest to breed from that haven't strength to
herd.
8. Be cautiousabou manufacturing manure;
it makes the fields look black and mournfnl a.
bout planting time besides it is a deal Of work
to haul it.
9. Never waste time by setting out fruit and
shade trees fruit and leaves rotting around
place make it unhealthy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-04
MISCELLANY.
The Maine and Vermont Elections

In view of the fact that the radicals have
been jubilating quite extensively over the result
of the recent elections in Maine and Vermont,
the ST. Louis Republican calls attention to the
fact that the elections in those States have ne
yer heretofore afforded any reliable indication
of the drift of public sentiment in the nation at
large. In 1856, during the progress OF the
Buchanan and Fremont campaign, the Sep
tember elections in Maine and Vermont showed
large Republican gains. Then, as now, the
Republicans were jubilant, and shouted them
selves hoarse over what they considered indica-
tons of increasing popular sentiment in their
favor. But despite these indications, the De-
mocracy swept all before them in the October
and November elections in the great Middle and
Western States. Again, in 1862, the Septem-
Der elections exhibited Republican gains, but
again the opposition party carried all before 1t
in the States that voted later in the fall. The
truth is Maine and Vermont cannot be taken
as political guides; their elections afford no IN
dication of the tide that is sweeping over the
other States. Let the radicals be as jubilant
as they can over the elections already held
they will have no other occasion for rejoicing
this fall
There is another fact in connection with these
elections which should not be lost sight OIL
The radical vote is largely increased over that
cast last year, Jut the Opposition rote IS also
increased. The increase in the Republican vote
is due to the increased aggregate, of which as-
gregate the Democratic candidates received
their full proportion. The result is not owing
to the conversion of the people to radicalism,
but simply to the fact that larger vote has
been poled on both sides than for several years
heretofore
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-04
Winter Management for sheep.

The winter management OF sheep depends
much upon the object Of remote or immediate
profit. If for increasing the stock and depend
ing upon the annual increase, and the wool.
sheep should be kept in good store condition.
If fed with hay no grain is needed until two
months before the lambing season, when half
bushel of corn fed daily to the hundred, in ono
feed, usually the midday meal, will be found
of great value. If wethers for spring sale, they
should have an abundance Of straw and bu-
shell of corn to the hundred, daily, at the noon
meal. Shear as early as the season will per-
init, and turned on to good fresh pasture, they
will be fitted to go into the market early for fat
sheep. Their places can then be supplied with
ewes and lambs.- Farmer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-04
Josh Billings on Mosquitoes.

Josh Billings thus expresses himself on the
MOSQUITOES: {" We are told that there want
ANYTHING made in vain; this is sum so, but ]
have thought the time spent in manufacturing
musketoze must have been wasted, if the mus
ketoze want. How they were put together i
never could tell and there is one cominershail
peculiarity about the musketer trade, and that
is, the supply always exceeds the demand, and
vet the production is not diminished Kant
understand this, no how. They are born ol
poor but industrious parents, and are brought
up with great care under the auspices Oh some
Of our best families. They also have consum'
mate courage. / have known single muskee-
Ter 10 fite a man and his wife awl night long
and draw the first blood. 1t is very easy to xii
musketoze, when you can. But, in striking
them, you are very apt to bit the exact plac
WHARF they recently was. They are cheerful
little cusses, singing as they toll
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-04
CHARI IESTOWN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1866.
Spare Moments.

A lean, awkward boy came one morning tt
the door Of the principal of celebrated school
and asked to see him. The servant eyed his
shabby clothes, and taking him for a beggar
sent him round to the kitchen. The boy did
as he was told, and soon appeared at the back
door.
81 / should like to see Dr. -, said he, ;,
You want breakfast, more like" said the
servant, "and can give you that without
troubling him." "Thank You" said the boy
I" I've no objection to bit of bread. but should
like to see Dr., if he can see me. y
g Some old clothes, maybe, you want said
the servant again, cycling the boys patched
trousers. g expect he has none to spare; he
gives them all away" and without minding
the boys request she went about her work.
"Can see DR.. -?' asked the boy a
gain, after eating his bread and butter.
"Well he's in the library, if he must be
spoken to- but he does like some time to HIM
self" said the girl in peevish tone. She SEEM
ed to think it very foolish to admit such an i'll
looking fellow into the doctors presence; how
ever, she wiped her hands and told him to fol-
low her. Opening the library door, she said
" Here is somebody, sir, who is very anxious to
see you, and so let him in"
do not know how the boy introduced HIM
sell, orhow he opened his business; but know
that after awhile the principal put by the book
he was reading, took up some Greek books,
and began to examine the new conner. The
examination lasted for some time. Every ques-
ton which the doctor asked was readily an
swered
"Upon my word," said the principal, "you
certainly do well /" looking at the boy from head
to foot over his spectacles; Why, my boy,
where did you pick up so much ?"
In my spare moments" answered the boy.
Here was poor, hard-working boy, with few
chances for schooling, yet nearly fitted for col
lege by simply improving his spare moments.
Truly, are not spare moments the gold dust
of time?"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-04
The Honey Moon.

Those of our readers who are on the eve oi
dropping into matrimony had better read and
make note. Passing over the first, we come
to the second day of the moon, which is char
acterized by speechless ecstacy and bliss impos-
sible to be expressed Fifth day-bliss in the
ascendant-appette begins to :" look up
Ninth day-Lady eats her dinner without being
kissed between every mouthful. Twelfth day
-"Oh, you naughty, naughty boy" not said
quite so frequently. Fifteenth day-Gentle,
man fancies walk solus-comes home and
discovers his charmer in tears. Sixteenth day
Gentleman and lady have returned to the
world of sighs, and gentle chidings and prom
ises never to go alone in future" Are inyls-
ibe all day. Eighteenth day-Lady is pre-
sented with magnificent breast-pin; gentle
man consults her about the details of their do
mestic arrangements. Twenty-frst day-Gen-
tleman aud lady fancy " little change" and
90 to church. Twenty-fifth day--Lady be-
gins to "pack up" preparatory to returning
from her wedding tour; gentleman assists her,
and only kisses her once during the operation.
Twenty-eighth day-On the journey, gentle
man keeps his Z" lady bird very snug. Twen-
ty-ninth day-Commt the dreadful faux pas
of falling asleep in each others company. =
Thirtieth day-Arrive at home; greeted by
mother-inlaw hugs her dear son, and van
ishes aloft with her daughter; husband dancing
attendance in the sitting-room for two hours
already feels savage because the dinner is get
ting cold, and spirit begins to rebel against the
ma for OBTAINING Amelia. Amelia presently
deccnds, looking very charming; husband
brighten up, dinner put on the table; mother
in-law drinks wine and is affected to tears.
Amelia consoles her " ma evening wears on;
mother-in-law leaves Augustus returns IN
ward thanks, and goes to bed, determined to
be at the store very early in the morning and
wake up the clerks.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-04
Early Rising.

Early rising gives long days, invigorating
light in abundance, and healthy cheeks. This
beautiful passage from Bulwcr's Caxtons, is
worthy of perpetual remembrance: =" i was
always an early riser. Happy the man who is!
Every morning comes to him with Virgins
love, full Of bloom and purity and freshness
The gladness of happy child. Idoubt ifany
man can be called "old' as long as he is an
early riser and an early walker. And youth
take my word forit-youth in dressing gown
and slippers, dawdling over breakfast at noon,
is very decrepit, CHASTITY image Of the youth
which sees the sun blush over the mountains
and the dews sparkle upon blossoming hedge
rows"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-04
Prescription.

. The Radicals seem to have great horror OF
prescription, yet one of their dignitaries has
set the example. Gov. Cony, of Maine, has
displaced COL Thos, H. Garnsey, one oil his
aids, though particular friend, because of
difference of opinion, and because it is impos-
sible for his Excelency to allow himself to be
compromised by the announcement that "
member of Gov. Conys staff is engaged in ac-
tive hostility to the principles, policy, and par
ty supported by himself.
We think it probable Col. Garnsey will bear
this blow quite as we'll as some of the National
Government officials who are now trembling
in their shoes.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-04
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
TERMS.

Es-The FREE Pass is published weekly at I'eo
DoHars and Fifty Cspts per aHREm "a Gdranee.
re- One Dollar and Fifty Cents for sir months.
5rs0-The terms Of advertising are, for square,
ten Hnes) or less, One Dallor and Fyty Cents for
three insertions-larger ones in the same proper
sion Each continuance TAirty.fre Cent?.
r5>No advertisement to be considered by the
month or year unless specified on the Manuscript,
or previously agreed upon between the parties.
re- An advertisement not marked on the copy
for specified number ofinsertons viii be continued
until ordered out and payment exacted accordingly.
ns-REsULAR ADvEErISENESTs.-TO avoid any
misunderstanding on the part Of the Annual Adver-
tsers it is proper to state distinctly that their pri-
yileee only extends to their immediate business
Real Estate Legal and all other advertisements sent
by them to be an additional charge, and no varia-
tiOn.
@e- Obituary Notices Of more than ivelines viii
be charged for.
JOB WORK--Posters. Sale Bills, Circulars,
Cards, 6e, executed promptly, neatly, and at fair
prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-04
Salt for Hogs.

Hogs during the process of fattening, should
be supplied with salt as often as once week.
1t is no less advantageous to them than to tho
OK, the COW, or the sheep, and when literally
given, is preventive ofmany diseases to which,
from their continual confinement, and the ef-
fects of hearty food, they are inevitably ex-
posed. Stock hogs are also greatly benefited
by a liberal provision of salt, and will general
ly partake OF it once or twice week as eager
ly, and to all appearance with as much zest as
they do of corn or meal. Charcoal isalso high
ly salutary in its influence upon the health Of
swine
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-04
A Blessing.

I" May the blessings Of God await thee, and
the sun of glory shine round thy bed and may
the gate of plenty, honor, and happiness ever
be open 10 thee may no sorrow distress thy
days; may no grief disturb thy nights may
the pillow of peace kiss thy check, and tho
pleasures of Imagination attend thy Dreams
And when length of years makes thee tired Of
earthly joys aud the curtain Of death gently
closes around thy last sleep of human existence
may the Angel of God attend thy bed, and
take care that the expiring lamp Of life shall
not receive one rude blast, to hasten on its cx-
tinction"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-04

mother view by crusty old bachelor who lives II
family where they stake 40 other boarders."
Toiling all day like galley slave,
Teaching the little brats to behave,
Hearing the older ones quarrel and fight
Slapping and cutting with all her might;
Washing and brushing and blowing their noses
Such is the mothers work till the day closes.
Sowing up rents in their best pants torn,
Patching on new cloth over the worn;
Never once pausing to count the stitches,
Darning alike the boys and the breeches;
Thankful in heart when they're out of the way,
Such is the mothers life day by day.
Sending each night-gowned urchin to bed,
Longing to hear the last word said;
Wishing them happy in Heaven above,
With all the warmth ofa mothers love;
Now, may good angels be thankful Away,
That they never work like mothers all day.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-04
Top-Dressing.

OBJECTIONS TO LoEa MANURE As Top
DREssING.-Top dressing with manure has
this one disadvantage-that, when in long or
unfermented condition, it will SOW the soil with
weeds. We have seen this in many cases, pro-
baby in consequence of the most farms being
infested with weeds, the seeds Of which get into
the manure and without fermentation, remain
active. There are other objections to green
manure as top dressing, especially when ap-
piled to meadows, namely, the inconvenience
of moving, and the acrid effect which the raw
manure has upon vegetation. But beware Of
the weeds.-Rmdl World.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-04
Vol. 3. NEW SERIES. CHARLE
APOTHECARIES,

South side Main Street, ChdriestoUH. ..y2
TTNIE undersigned having recently re6tted ~
their StOre-rOOm, and received ful 2-A
stock of fresh and reliable
DRUGS, MEDICINES,
CHEMICALS, PERFUAERY,
PAINTS, d YE-STUFfiS, de-, de-,
Will 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 Peetoral,
Wistar's BalSam Wild Cherry,
Wistar's Lozenges-Jaynes' Expectorant,
Browns Bronchial Troches,
Plantation Bitter's,-HOstetter's Btters,
Backsley's Wine Bitter's-CannOn's Bitters,
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup,
Bulls Sarsaparilla-McLane's Nermifuge,
HollOway's Worm COnfectiOn,
Thomps0n's Eye Water,
Browns Essence Of Ginger,
Radway's Ready Relief,
Davies Pain Killer,
Larabee's Pain Killer,
Parry's Tricopherous-Lyon's Kathairose,
Mrs. Aliens ZylObalsamum,
Burnett's COcoaine-JOnes' Hair Dye,
s-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-Tobaeco and Segars,
Concentrated 1--we for making soap,
Flavoring Extracts-V Vanilla Beans-Geletine.
SPANISH LEECHES.
We are prepared to fill physicians prescriptions,
and compound medicines according 10 the latest
and ssrictest rules of Pharmacy.
The public can confidently rely on having pre-
scriptions carefully prepared at all hours of day
and night
August "a, 1865.
Es~Our customers will bear in mind that we
sell erclusiVely for CASH. ~eEN
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-04
Sheep i'm Orchards.

A correspondent of the Maine Farmer, says
81 have an old orchard in pieceof moving
land which was entirely run OUT have for
several years turned my sheep into this or
chard soon after haying, and it now cuts dou-
BILE the hay that it did at the commencement,
and my orchard has improved very much
So you see get more than double profit from
this piece of land"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-04

DEcL1NED.-Wendell Phillips has declined
the nomination of the workingmen for Congress.
1t is understood that the Republican Conven-
ton would not have endorsed the nomination.
Mr.. Phillips assigns as his reason for declining
that he can serve the radicals better out OF Con-
gresS than in it.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-04
Faithful.

Sarah Jennings, widow of Marlborough;
wrote to the Duke of Somerset when he offered
her marriage: IF were young and hand
some as was, instead of old and faded as am,
and you could lay the empire of the world at
my feet, you should never share the heart and
hand that once belonged to John, the Duke OF
Marlborough"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-04
And Old Maxim.

He is fool that grumbles at mischance.-
Put the best foot forward is an old maxim.-
Don't run about and tell acquaintance that you
have been unfortunate. People don't like to
have unfortunate people for acquaintances.-
Add to vigorous determination, a cheerful spir-
It: if rcverses come, bear them like philoso-
pher, and get nd of them as soon as you can.
Poverty is like panther, look it earnestly in
the face and it will turn from you.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-04

DIsMrssEp.-A despatch from Louisville says
that on Thursday there were three hundred and
seventy-fve cases for treason before the United
States Court, but the District Attorney Gene
raj entered a nolle proseqni, and the cases were
dismissed
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-04

A FARMER should never depcndon his neigh
Dor for what he can by care and good manage
ment produce on his own farm should never
beg fruit while he can plant trees, or borrow
tools when he can make or buy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-04
Strawberries.

StraWDerr1cS.
invariably plant in rows and never in beds.
hold that the objection to planting IN beds rs
so great and so palpable, that il will admit OF
no discussion whatever. My standard rule Is
to plant in rows three feet apart, and plants
two feet in the row.-Horf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-04

MARsHAL.-The President of the United
States has appointed SAMUEL WALKER, Esq.
Marshal for West Virginia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-04

TUE POPULAR
CLOTHING HOUSE.
BOYS JACKETS,
BOYS PANTS,
MEMS EINE 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 Rates!
AT
SMITH BROS. L cos,
M4RBLE NAIL CLOTHING HOUSE,
40 WEST BALTIMORE STREET,
BALTIMORE.
October u. ls65-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-04
MoTHFR,S WORK.

" Toiling at noon like busy bee.
Teaching the little ones A, b, c.;
Hearing the older ones read and spell,
Smiling and praisng when all goes we'll;
Washing and brushing 'twixt work and play
Such is the mothers work, day by day!
" Sowing good seed in their path along,
Sowing BY action, by word and song;
Never once pausing to count the cost,
Knowing that much that is sown is lost;
Bearing prayer in her heart away
Such is the mothers life, day by day.
"Robing each form for its nightly rest,
Hearing the faults of the day confessed;
Thus at her knee, as her fowery-buds nod,
Sealing and giving the day of God.
Now, may good angels watch her essay,
Angels have watched Ger her work all day."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-04

STOVES! STOVES!!

Cook Stoves, and Cumberland Coal
STOVES. TEMPLATE STOVES, IRON
KETTLES and POTS Of al sizes,
&c, &c, &c
DEING the only maker Of STOVES in Freder-
} lex, Maryland. I can sell Stoves from 10 to 20
rcr ceus- cheaper than any other dealers here and
furnish a heavier, and warrant as good Stoves As
can be bought anywhere
J-H- All parts OF my stoves can oe renewed ~
a1y time. as have an the necessary patterns, thus
those purchasing fine always have their Stoves
AS good as new.
ES-C Call and see fer yourselves at my Store, on
the West side of Market street, a few doors south
of Patrick street. and adjoining /. W. SUmau's
Cloth House or az my Foundry, at the East end OF
Patrick street. MCC. 1OONG,
TglcaR Works, Frederick, I'D.
October l2, ls65-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-04
THE SCHOOL FOR YOUNG
LADIES',

LADIES',
In CharleStOWn,
TTNDER the care of the undersigned, will be re-
I sumed on Monday the 10th day of September
next.
COURSE OF STUDIES, AND TERMS:
PRIMARY CLAss.-Spelling, Reading, Wri-
ting, Primary Arithmetic, Geography and ~
History, per session, Uo
JUNIOR CLAss.-Reading Definitions, Arith-
metic. Geography and Atlas, Common
School History, Grammar, Composition,
and Writing, Oo
SENIOR CLAss.-Arithmetic, Reading, Wri-
ting, Grammar, Composition, Ancientand
Modern Geography and History, Univer-
sal History. Natural Philosophy, Astrono-
nv, Chemistry, Mythology, Mental Phi
losophy, History of English Literature,
Evidences of Christianity, ................s2O w
The course embraces Latin,
French, 30 OV
Music on the Piano.
An extra charge for fuel for each session of IS
Boarding will be provided on application to tie
subscriber. Payment one half in advance.
The second session viii commence February lst,
1867, and close the last Friday in June.
ROBERT Il. BROWN.
Charlestown, July II, 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-04
COAL.

CUMBERLAND AND ANTHRACITE COAL.
/ WILL keep on hand at the Charlestown Depot
1 COAL Of the different kinds, which viii be sold
by the Ton or Car Load at the lowest prices.
August 30, lsSe, J. d. STARRY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-04
SCHOOL BOOKS.

CtPECIAL NOTICE.-An persons knowing them
- selves indebted TO us, viii please come forward
and settle as longer time cannot be given.
Sent g lS66 CAMPBELL 4 MASON.