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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-05-17
PAN killer.
DYSPEPSIA BITTERs
LIVER LyHG OR4TORi

THE GREAT REMEDY Fe3
Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint. Bilious Attacks,
Sick Headache, Sour Stomach, Flatulency,
Loss of Appetite, Costiyeness, Jsun-
dice, Cholera Morbus, and Fema'e
Weakness, Dropsy, Depressionof
Spirits, Sallow Complexion.
and all Derangements ofthc
Digestive Functions.
This being an entire Vegetable Compound, Is
warranted safe and efcctual remedy, not or
" for Liver Complaint and Dyspepsia, but Tor
all those diseases resulting from dsordercd
condition Of the Stomach and Liver, derange-
ment of the digestive functions, such as tlatu-
lency, Loss of Appetite, Debility or Weakness.
Acdties of the Stomach, Headache, Coshve-
ness Dropsy, &c.
IL is particularly recommended to these who
are suffering under debility and depression. OF
spirits, soothing and renovating powers being
particularly adapted to all such cases
Price One Dollar per Bottle
Sold by Aisquith& Bro. Druggists, Charles
town, and by Country Dealers generally.
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o SMITH vonld respectfully announce to
"A a. Iadies aud Gentlemen Of ChRnestown
ASSa Vicinity, that he has just completed q New
Skv-lirht Gallery on Main street. opposite the
Carter House, where he is prepared to execute
Style Of Picture
known TO the art. Satisfaction guaranteed III
every instance.
OidDaguerreotypes and OtherpietureS COPIED
and enlarged to any size desired, ana h l,
in q manner to make them as good as Il '''Ae'i
from lfe al. % ar
RSy~ Rosewood and Gilt Frames uia1e 70 . on
der. The public are cordially invited 10 can
and examine specimens.
Cbarlestown, May II, lSCG.-Sm
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FURNACE FARM
IN MARKET.


IN pursuance Of the provisions Of deed OF trust
bearing date on the LIST day Of July, 1907 ek-
ecuted by Joseph L. Russell, and duly admit
ted 10 record on the 9Th day Of July, 1868, IN
the County Court of Jefferson, to secure deot
Of Sc 600, bearing interest from the LIST OF July
1s61 all of which will more fully appear by
reference to said deed, we will offer, at public
sale, to the highest bidder,
Thursday the 10th day Of Nay. 1866,
Before the Courthouse door in Charlestown,
jefferson County, West Virginia, the
TRACT OF LAND
On the Potomac River, known as the Furnace
Farm, and formerly the property OF Samuel
Strider, decd, containing
266 Acres, 4 Rood and 23 Perches.
Theimproyements on the land are
DWELLING HOUSE, BARN AND CORN
HOUSE.
But as the purchaser is expected to examine
for himself. no further description OF the land,
buildings or condition of the fences or other I'M
provementS. is deemed necessary.
TERMS of the Sale, CASH-the amount OF
the lien now on the land, $4,000, with interest
from the lSt of July, 1861, and the costs and
expenses of sale. For the residue credit Of
twelve months, with interest on the deferred
payment, and a deed of trust to secure such
deferred payment.
RICHARD IL. LEE,
Nav 3, 1866.
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THE GREATEST EMINENT IN USE.
BELLS WHITE OIL.

TIME Bandest, Cleanest, Most Penetrating and
most Economical Linment in use.
A Powerful Oleaginus Compound for the speedy
Cureof
Rheumatism, Strains, Sprains, Wounds, Numb
ness of the Limbs, Frosted Feet g. 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
fled 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.
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REMOVED

To Rooa OPPOSITE "CABIEn HorsI.s'
Harness, Saddles G. Brides,
MiSur.cEcAED OK REPAIRED
NJ Char;esto,cn, Jefferson County.
rTNHE undersigned respectfully announces N the
il citizens Of Charlcstown and vicinity, that DO
is constantly making and repairing Carriage, Gig,
Buggy, Coach and Wagon, Harness. Saddles,
Brides, HaIters, &C., in the most durable manner.
and the most modern style OF workmanship, and a.
short notice and upon living" terms. Ny work
commeuds itself. AL ask Is share Of the public
patronage.
Ia Shop opposite Carter House"
April 10, '66. HENRY D. NIDDLEKAUFF.
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E. ". rrcror, RS. srarnAkss, 0. I-cnAtsaEr.
Farmers and Mill Owners,
ATTENTION.
THE VALLEY MACHINE SHOP.

THE VALLEY MACHINE SHOP.
Loudoun Street, South Of the Court House,
WINCHESTER, Va.
THE undersigned win be ready after the hrst
1 week in February, 1866, to furnish Threshing
Machines, Horse Poiscrs, Seed DriHs, Steel and
Cast Pioughs Corn Planters, Corn Shelters, Reap
ers and Horers, Pits SEPARATOR fact
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS
of every description, and Of the most improved
kinds. Also, Bark Mills, Smut Machines, Cane
Crushers, Single Machines, &c.
They will be ready TO do all kinds of repairing
BY the first of April.
Miers' and Mill Owners Attention isparticular-
" called to 7ylers Improved Turbine Water Wheel.
This wheel entirely of from for cheapness, dura-
bility simplicity and power it cannot be excelled
1t is adapted to high head well as low. 1t is not
effected by ice or back water 1t requires less and
lighter gearing than other wheels. Call and see it,
and get a circular.
We are prepared to furnish gearing suitable for
this wheel at reasonable rates. All orders Will re-
ceiye prompt attention.
RECTOR, SLAYMAKER d. CHALFANT.
March o. lS66-6m.
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T0HN L. H00FF has just received another sup
81 ply of Merchandise purchased since the decline
in prices, and invites call from his customers and
the public generally. He offers very general as
Call and examine. He pledges himself that no one
shall 60 away dissatisfied.
May 10, 1866.
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TO THE PUBLIC.

u WOULD most respectfully invite attention TO
the fact that l am now prepared 70 take
Life Size photographs
either from life or small pictures.
PHOTOGRAPHS taken from the smallest 10 the
largest size and finished in INE or CoLoRs on moo
crate terms -
By giving me 4 call and allowing me TO DO your
work In the manner above stated, you will confer
favor on one who viii appreciate your Kindness
FRAMES Of all kinds and sizes gotten up 10
- L. DINKLE.
May 10, 1866.
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To Housekeepers and those intend
ing to become such.

To Housekeepers and those intend
ing to become such.
WE invite those persons intending TO furnish or
w reft their dwellings, 20 call and examine oug
large and weil-selected assortment OF
Cabinet Furniture
Now on hand, and which we are daily receiving,
consisting in part of
Fine Parlor Suites-fne Walnut Chamber Sets,
Fine Oak and Imitation Oak Chamber Sets,
Marble and Wood-top Sideboards,
Extension Tables,
Dining Chairs, Lounges, Spring Beds,
Feather Beds, Bolstefs. and Pillows,
Together with !alge assortment Of FURNITURE
usually four3 in first class Furniture Establish
ment AL we ask is a call, and we feel confident
that our prices and furniture will give satisfaction.
&S-FURNITURE shipped to the Valley eithor
by Canal or Railroad.
Ii. F. ZIMMERMAN & CO.,
No. $50 Seventh street,
Between Louisiana Avenue and ID street.
Washington City, October IL, ls65.-ly
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NOTICE.

4 Ii persons having claims against the County
"A are hereby notified to leave them with the
Clerk Of the Board of Supervisors, on or before
the first day Of June next. so as 20 enable him
to make report Of the Indebtedness of the
County, TO the Board at thsir annual meeting
June Goth, 1866.
By order of the Bard,
il. c. ENTLER, Clerk.
May 3, 1866.
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BELLS CONCENTRATED

FLAVORING EXTRACTS
Es- Equal to any in the market and superior to
many, in large bottles and at old prices.
Wholesale Agents for Baltimore
BURR0tGH BROS,
Wholesale Druggists.
LIST:
Lemon, Orange, Vanilla, Rose,
Peach, Nutmeg, Allspice, Celery,
Cinnamon. Cloves, Mulberry, Birch,
Raspberry, Pine Apple, Banana, Apple,
Strawberry, Bitter Almond, Mace, Pear,
Parsley, Pepper, Ginger, & Savory spi-
cei
The great d Sicuty heretofore experienced in pro-
curing true F,avGring Extracts, has induced the
proprietor to spare no Pains or expense in giving
to the public an article whic will be found true to
its name, and which will in no instance to be n
source Of disappointment.
1t will be observed that our extract Us Lemon and
Orange is prepared extract from the Peel, which
any one may be convinced Of by merely smelling
them.
The price of Vanilla Beans, too, has caused more
useless Extract of Vanilla to be manufactured and
sold than any other essence; being either made
from Tonka Beans, or some other fictitious COM
pound In our Extract we
WILL GUARANTEE 4 PURE ARTICLE!
Made from the true Bean, without any foreign sub
stance whatever.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-05-17

Ns-DYSPEPSIA.-Wha everybody says must
be true We have heard Dr.. SrRrcKLASD's ToSIc
spoken Of so frequently by those who have been ben
Gifted by it, that at last are compelled to make
it known to the public that We really believe 1t ef
fects cure in every case therefore, we say to
those who are suffering with Dyspepsia or Nervous
Debility, to go to their druggists and get bottle
of DR.. Strickland's Tonic For sale by CAMP
BELL MASON, Chariessown, and druggists eve
rywhere. March Is, ls66-ly.
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Household Furniture,

CONSISTING OF
Bedsteads, Beds and Bedding,
Stoves, Chairs, Tables Bureaux,
Carpeting and Mating,
Sofa and Wardrobe.
Also-A two-horSe Carriage and Harness,
Two Wagons, Plough Gears,
Wheat Fan and Reaper-COrn Shelter,
Five ShoatS; Sow and Pigs,
-Four head of Cattle-seven Sheep.
Terms "A credit of nine months will be
given on all sums Of FIVE dollars and upwards,
the purchaser giving bond and approved secu-
rity. Under that sum the cash will be requir-
ed. EVELINE M0LER.
May 3, 1866
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SADDLE & HARNES,, T.UsIyEss

in all its various branches, AMI is prepared 10 exc
cute all orders in the best ST. e AT short notice. and
at reasonable prices He mi, snds TO work none but
the best material that can De procured, and as he
personally superintenrs sery piece Of work exccu-
ted in his Shop, thos. no favor him with their
rabie work DONE
He has now on land, for sale, fine lot Of SAD
DIES, Of excl .ent material.
de will repIir Wagon, Carriage or Buggy Har-
ness, at saort notice..
Va :Ev cry description Of HIDES, Green or Dry.
take.I 10 exchange for work, or bought for CASH
at the Highest market rates.
He solicits call, assured OF bis ability 70 gTc
tire. satisfaction.
April 49, le66-tf
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PRIVATE ENTERTAINMENT.

rTNHE undersigned gives notice that he has leased
for a term of years the property at the West
end of Charlestown, known as the HOLL
PROPERTY" and designs keeping in plain
and genteel manner, a house of
PRIVATE ENTERTAINMENT
am now prepared to furnish Board by the
Month, Week, or Day.
This property has attached to it fine STA
BILE, and can supply food and shelter for
Horses on very reasonable terms.
|. w. WALTERS.
March 15 1866.
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William Knabe DC Co.
MANUFACTURERS OF
First Premium Gold Medal,
GRAND. bSs77 SQUARE,
AND
Upright Pianos,
ptITINORF MARYLAND

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND.
THHESE instruments having been before the pub
lie for the past thirty years, have, upon their
excellence alone, attained an unpurchdsed Pre-emi-
nenee that prcnounces them unequalled. Their
TONE
combines great power, richness, sweetness and hne
singing quality, as well great purity OF intona-
ton and harmoniousness throughout the entire
scale. Their
is plant and elastic and is entirely free from the
stiffness found in so many pianos, which causes the
performer to so easily tire. In
WORKMANSHIP
they cannot be exceled. Their action is construct
ed with care and attention to every part therein
that characterizes the finest mechanism. None but
the best seasoned material is used in their manu-
facture and they will accept the hard usages OF the
concertroom with that of the paror upon an equal
ity-unaffected in their melody; in fact, they are
constructed
"yor FOR YEAR-DUT FOREVER"
All of our Square Pianos have our new improved
Grand Scale and the Agraffe Treble.
Every Piano fully warranted for FIVE EAkS.
Sole AGENCY FOR
CARHART, NEEDHAM cos
UNRIvALLED
Parlor Organs, Melodeons & Church
Harmonious.
Warerooms No. $50, W. Baltimore St,
Feb. %, lS66-ly. BALIlMohE, MD.
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wa TWO Bad CASES OF PILES CURED.
BY DIR. sraIoKLAYD's PILE RENEDY.-Mr. Glass, OF
Janesville Wisconsin, writes for the benefit of all
who suffer with the Piles tbathe has been troubled
for eight years with an aggea!ated case OF Piles,
and his brother was discharged from the army as
incurable he being quite paralyzed with the Piles.
Both these distressing cases were cured with one
bottle of DR.. Strickland's Pile Remedy. The re-
commentator of these gentlemen, beside the daily
testimonials received by DR.. Strickland, ought to
convince those suffering that the most aggravated
chronic cases of Piles are cured by Dr. Strickands
Pile Remedy. Nss-For sale by CAMPBELL d
MASON, Charlestown, and druggists everywhere.
March l5 ls66-ly.
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@-A SUPERIOR REMEDY.-we can conscien-
tio1sly recommend TO those suffering from dis
tressing cough, DIR. Strickland's Mellifuous Cough
Balsam. 1t gives relief almost instantaneous, and
is withal not disagreeabe to the TASTE There is
no doubt but the Mellifuous Cough Bslsam is one
of the best preparations in use and is all that its
proprietor claims Tor 1t. We have tried it during
the past Week, and found relief from most distress
sing cough. 1t prepared by DR.. Strickland, No.
l39 Sycamore ST., Cincinnati, Ohio.
Ma For sale by CAMPBELL MASON, Cha's-
town, and druggists everywhere.
March Is, lS66.-ly.
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RAYS REAPER AND MOWER.

TS- THE Cheapest and Best REAPER and
MOWER ever offered to the Citizens of this Coun-
ty is now on exhibition in Berryville, at the Old
Tavern, by Mr.. J. E. Norris of Baltimore, former
" of Clarke county. This Machine is a Southern
invention and is offered for sale by Southern gen.
tlemen. The advantages of this Machine consistin
its simplicity and notwithstanding no Cog-wheei,
and therefore not liable to get out of repair as
the other Reapers and Mowers which have been
formerly sold in this section of Virginia. This Ma
chine has been tested by large number of Far
mers throughout Maryland and Pennsylvania, all
of whom testify to its superiority over all others
Mr. n. is the State Agent, and has established sub
Agents at Charlestown, Winchester and Strasburg,
where these Machines can alwaysbe seen and if de-
sired their merits fully tested.
Mr.. A. r. ii. Ransom is the Agent for the
counties of Jefferson and Clarke, and has now one
of the Machines on exhibition.
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Aisquith & Bro.
SOLE AGENTS AT CHARLEST0wN, OF
STONEBRAKlIR's
GREAT REMEDY FOR SORE THKoAI oi'
DIPrHERfA.
rJ,IrE attention OF the public. and cfpceiany uc
sufferers from that dreadful disesse, Dip'heiiA
or Sore Throat. &c, is called 10 that great rem
cdy known as
S.cneIraEfr's HaisaM
OF
PAIN KILLER.
For the rapid cure of Sore Throsi or Dipi.'r-
ria. Croap Scarlet Fever, &c. and MI othcf
diseases Of the throat. and also Tor ilarri'r'
Dyscntery. and all Bowel Complaints. II mas
no equal. his Medicine has been used IA
hundreds of cases. and has never failed 70 cure
if used in time and according to directions.
A great amount of suffering might often "a
saved by having few bottles OF this valuao.s
medicine in tie housc. Try it and u w'n
sneak wonders for itself. Every bottle war
ranted or the money refunded. Sold by Ais-
ouith & Bro, and country dealers generally.
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re- IT is proposed by the agents of the various
REAPERS and MOWERS, that are or may be
brought into Jefferson and Clarke, or the adjacent
counties to have test or trial of the merits otheir
respective Machines in the vicinity of Berryville,
as soon as the grass becomes sufficiently high, of
which due notice will be given to the public.
April &C. lS66tf.
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REMOVAL.

u EZIN SHUGERf avails himself Of this msdi-
II um Of informing the people Of Jeffer,on and
Clarke counties, that having removed from lis Oh
stand 10 the shop adjoining his rcsidenc, arly OPP
posite the Valley Bank building, be ,,ill there
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-05-17

Ask for Bells Preparations. Prepared ex-
clusivey by w. d. BELL, Apothecary,
Graduate of the Philadelphia College of Phar-
Macy West Washington Street, Hagerstown,
Nav 10. 1s66-6m. Maryland.
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LIME FOR SALE.

T,HE subscriber has now on hand, and Offers for
sale, in quantities 10 suit purchasers, about 500
BUSHELS OF EXCELLENT LINE. Those who
need tbis article, viii please leave their ordsrs at
once. JOHN W. HURST.
Chzriestovn, May 3, 1ses.-3t.
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CHEESE, Crackers, Tea Cakes, fresh and nice.
= Sugar House Syrup, Sugars, Coffee, Tea, &C.,
of best quality, and as low as can be bought any
where. JOHN l.. HOOFF.
April 10.
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II AIDES DRESS GOODS. beautiful assort-
/ 4 ment of Ladies' and Misses Dress Goods of
every style just received and for sale very cheap by
May s.. CHARLES JOHNSON.
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HATS Shoes fpu sseortueat Of sse,
II 'tylss. CHARLES JcEycoy.
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NEW STYLE Hoop skirts, Spring Balmorals,
~ Gloves, Hosiery, Ladies' Collars, Handker-
chiefs. JOHN L. HOOFF.
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NTERCER POTATOES. Pure Maine White
NI Mercer Potatoes just received from Balti-
more, and for sale by
April 10, 1856. KEARSLEY SHEERER.
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TAKE NOTICE.

TAKE NOTlCE.
VOUR Indebtedness to me is of long standing,
Il and if early payment is not made VIII trans
fer your paper without regard to persons
April &c, 1866. w. EB1.
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CtUTLERY.-A beautiful assortment of Table
I and Pocket Cutlery, also Emb. Scissors and
Silver Plated Forks, for sale by
d. HUMPHREYS 4 co.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-05-10
stonewau Jackson Monument.

In response to inquiries made of Colonel
Bassett French, Treasurer of the Jackson
Statue Association, he states that, sat the
overthrow of the Confederate Govern
ment / had collected for the jackson
(StonewalD Statue twenty EIGHT thou
sand dollars in Confederate money,
which | had so invested as to yield
five thousand dollars in gold, which was
paid to Mr.. Volck, the artist. Upon
the completion of the model, Mr.. Volck
visited this country, and urged upon me the
necessity of supplying him with further
funds to enable him TO have the cast made.
By address through such Of the papers as
thought it prudent to publish it, appealed
to all the admirers of the great warrior
to furnish me with the requisite means;
and by private letters addressed to indi-
viduals of wealth l endeavored TO enlist
their aid and influence. Not dollar has
been received in response to these efforts,
and after six months sojourn inthe United
States, Mr.. Volck informed me that he
felt at liberty to negotiate with other
parties Tor the purchase of the statue.
Deeply mortified at the necessity thus
imposed upon me, and fully recognizing
the patient forbearance of Mr.. Volck, |
could but yield to his claim, insisting, how
ever, that If the statue were disposed otto
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-05-10

.sa-..,s - 10 erected outside Of the limits
If the late .Confederacy, that ne snouio re-
turn ~ me. for the future disposal OF tne
Executive Committee, the sum aus ',.a',,a
him by me but If sold TO parties wiz wo an
erect the same tcithtt the limits ,nus uc-
sirnated, then these parties might nav ' ~,
benefit of this payment. Cast down py
nv III success, but not despairing, ] na,e
been irving to enlist the aid OF our nope
women. and through them to secure 10 tne
statpe The original design OF location ~ tue
canital of the Confederate States. Anu !
indulge the hope that the matrons anu
maidens of the South, never more glorious
than in their grief, will take Immediate steps
to secure the speedy completion OF the
labor of love- The good and the generous
wherever TO be found, are earnestly soiici-
ted to give their aid, and | know that re.
echo the wish of the gifted Folck, that
nothing will give him more real pleasure
than to see his work.-pronounced ny
Europeans of taste and Judgment TO DE one
of great art-preseryed to its original pur-
pose and design. -. ,ro
"Twenty thousand dollars IN golu are q
needed to complete the payment, ana II
orr women will earnestly set their 'iiands
and hearts to the task, there will be neither
difiiculty nor delay in securing the re-
CURED sum. ,,,as
uNo man deserves more at orr hands
,oro moro fnIIy possessed the admiration
~ tho enemy and the world than Stone
wall Jackson. His fame, his herolsm, MS
life. his death, illustrate the honor OF the
,rhole country, and go very far to ill up the
glory of the United States Of America
st his shrine all may worship who can APP
nreciate the qualities that constitute the
accomplished soldier and the Christian