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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-22

Photographer Our atten ton has been direct
ed to some fine photographs at the Sky-Light Gal
lery of Mr.. A. +. SMITH. We we're not aware that
the Art had been brought to such perfection, until
we were specially directed to some work executed
at this establishment Copies of large size can now
be made from miniature Daguerreotypes, &c, G.
quail to those taken from life. The need to go or
send off to the cities for such things no longer ex
lists. See the advertisement of Mr.. Smith,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-22
Brutal Murder by Negroes.-V

understand that few nights since Mr.. Jen-
try, keeping store at Hungary Station, on the
line of the Richmond and Fredericksburg rail-
road, was brutality murdered by three negroes.
The rufians called at Mr.. Jentry's and asked
for some liquor, and while that gentleman was
drawing it from barrel, they struck him sew
eral blows over the head with an axe, killing
him almost instantly. After committing the
diabolical deed, the fiends went to work and
rifled the store of everything that was valuable
in it.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-22
No Reunion.-It is now evident that tn

NO HsCUHiUtts-II Is HOW eVlueul lHattIIe
dominant party in Congress do not mean to ad
NIT any of the Southern States to representa-
ton during the present session, nor perhaps,
until after the Presidential election in 1868,
except Tennessee and Arkansas. Tennessee
must be admitted, because it willnot doto have
President from territory outside of the u
nion--a State whose vote was counted in the
last election. ----.s.------~'
The party mean to use all the advantages Of
the situation to perpetuate power, and this can
only be done by keeping the majority Of the
Southern States out of the Union.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-22

We have received from our friend, Col l.. w.
Washington, of Bell-Air, in this county, copy
of the "Cosmopolitd, printed in London and Paris.
One of the editors was formerly editor of the New
York Mirror, with whom Col. w. became acquain-
ted whilst in Paris We will next week give an
extract from it the subject of President johnson
and the Disunionists
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-22

Natf0n0i ExPrcs3s-MaJor F1ckiln mas
taken in the sail Of the National Express Com
pany. He has diminished great number Of
clerks, abolished number Of non-payingroutes,
SC. The salary Of the president is reduced
from $4,000 to $4,000. Gen. Malone is
president Of the Southside railroad. and gets :
salary of $4,000 He is also president and SUI
perintendent of the Petersburg and Norfolk
road, for which he receives S5,0oo.-Alezan-
drid Gazette.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-22

OiI,--The well known as the Smith well, at
Burning Springs, opened about AGO feet, com
menced flowing on Monday night, and is esti-
mated by our reporter as the largest now known.
They have been compelled to dam the hollow
to save what oil they can.-Parkersbury Ga
zette.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-22
The Richmend GoId.--The reported

return Of the gold belonging to the banks of
this city was altogether premature, as it still
remains in the treasury vaults at Washington.
Its return at all is an undecided question, be-
cause the Freedmen's Bureau is pressing its
claims for it as abandoned property. The a.
mount thus retained amounts to 100000
Richmond Wing 40
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-22

Z The Trnnsfcr-H is understood that
The President has signed the Joint Resolution
the Counties Of Jefferson and Berke-
lev to West Virginia. Surely be had no time
10 examine the facts in this case, else he never
would have sanctioned such fragrant enormi-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-22

Lamp ExplosiOn.--On Thursday night last,
just as the Congregation was leaving the Presbyte-
ran Church in this place, one of the Kerosene Oil
Lampsin the gallery exploded with loud report,
and the glass aud burning oil scattered in every d-
rection. No damage done beyond the slight burn
ing a colo~ad s;-l- The affair created consider
able CONSERVATION. The explosion is supposed to
have been produced by the Earring of the-lamp.
which was, doubtless, too full of Oil.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-22
nra Daily inquiries are made of us by pei

BM. Daily inquiries are made of us by per-
sons from other States about the sale of lands
in this County. Those having land for sale
would consult their own interests by making it
known through the columns Of the Free
Press, as the sold Family Journal circu-
lates in every State of the Union.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-22
rreedmen,s Bureau Agent Dis

w. Edwards, Esq. Of
Ioudoun county, Virginia, having been charged
five dollars and fifty cents by the bureau agent
who handed him the order restoring his prop
erty, General Howard relieved the gentleman
from duty.-National hteRigencer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-22

E. W. RECTOR, r. S. sLAYaAKgR, c. J. cHALYANr.
Farmers and Mill Owners,
ATTENTION
THE VALLEY MACHINE SHOP,
Londoun Street, South Of the Court House,

THE VALLEY MACHINE SHOP,
Londoun Street, South Of the Court Ho"se,
WINCHESTER, Va.
rI,IIE undersigned will be ready after the FIRST
week in February, 1866, to furnish Threzhing
Machines, Horse Poccrs, Seed Drills, Steel and
Cast Pio1ghs, Corn Planters, Corn Shelters, Reap
ers aud Wogers, Pin,' Separator, lin 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.
Millers' and Mill Owners Attention isparticnar-
w called to Tylers Isprored TarJine Water Wheel.
This wheel is entirely of Iron for chcapness, dura
bility simplicity and power it cannot be excelled.
1t is adapted to high head well as low. II is not
effected by ice back water. 1t requires less and
lighter gearing than other wheels. Call and sec it.
and get 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 ~, lS66-6m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-22

Clarke Journal.-We have heretofore omit
ted to mention the revival of this Journal, under
the conduct of Messrs. McGurRE 0'BAssos. 1t
is printed with type, and is of the dimensions
of the Free Press We wish the proprietors all the
success due the enterprise.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-22

Dead.-Captain John c. Ward, of the late
Confederate army, died at his home, in Bedford
county, Va. on the 9th instant. Hecommand-
ed the Lynchburg Rifles from the spring of
1862 till the close of the war.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-22

Godey.- The April No. is at hand 1t contains
the Spring Fashions, and a score of interesting
things We know our sanctum will be besieged
by crowds of pretty girls for the next two weeks
to see the beauties contained in-this exquisite
number of Godey's Lady's Book.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-22

VA meeting of the citizens of the county of
Berkeley was held in Martnsburg, on the sth inst,
endorsing the policy of President johnson, and
expressing thanks to the Hon. George r. Latham,
Representative in Congress from this district, in
supporting President johnson in his policy of re-
sisting further innovations upon the Constitution
We regret that We have not room to publish the
proceedings of the meeting
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-22
The Petersburg Express says -

The bones of many soldiers-nota few of them
Confederates-lie bleaching on the lines south
west of the city. The late heavy rains washed
away the shallow covering of earth that hid
them from view, and skulls and other bones of
the dead lie scattered, here and there. This
should not be. A human bone is too sacred to
be thus thrown about the fields.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-22

Fine Parsnips.--Mr. BENJAMIN ToMLISsoS
hassuppied us with some Parsnips of an extra size
and quality, for which he will please accept our
thanks. The largest of these Parsnips measured
two feet in length, and eleven inches in crcumfer-
ence.
Fanny of our neiehbors or anybodyelse's neigh
bors think they can excel in this any other veg
etabe, let them send in their specimens
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-22

Professionally invite the attention of
such of our readers as have Claims for collection
in Baltimore, Conveyancing, or business before the
Courts of that city, to the Card in this paper of
Messrs. WILSON LIPscoMB, No. IA Law Buildings,
Baltimore. rtt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-22

A NEGRO woman has sued the proprietors of
the Indianapolis Gazette for libel, laying the
damages at ten thousand dollars. More than
the worth of a negro-in other times.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-22
STOCK
FARMING IMPLEMENTS,


Consisting, in part, Of
Five Head of GOOD HORSESHOE Of which
are young Mares;
Ten Head Of Young Cattle and szeauH
Cows Three Brood Sows; Twenty WA
one head of Stock Hogs;
Two Farm Wagons-one horse new.
One Wagon Bed, Grain Ladders, NEARLY new J
One Cart and Cart Harness,
Two irst-rate Barshear Ploughs,
One and two-horse Mccormick Double and
Single Shovel Ploughs,
Two Corn Harrows, and
Two four-square Harrows,
Two Corn Coverers, Wire Rakes,
Double and Single Trees, Stretchers,
Breast Chains and Traces,
Four sets Breeching, Four sets fore Gear,
One set of Sleigh Harness,
Three Grain Cradles, (Otts Ihake,)
One Horse Rake, Forks, Rakes,
One set Blacksmith Tools,
One Thousand pounds of BACON, and
Fifty Bis. of Corn,-for which the Cash will be
required.
Six hundred feet Of Pine Plank,
One hundred Locust Posts,
One Good Grind Stone. ~
TERMS OF A credit of six months
will be given ON all sums over SO, the pur-
chaser giving bond and approved security all
sums of so, and under, the cash will be re-
quired. Any person buying above Sl0, and
wishing to pay cash, can have per cent. Ia
ken off, No property to be removed till the
terms are complied with.
"a Sale to commence at 10 o'clock.
JOHN G. SHIRLEY.
JOHN W. MoGISNIs, 4uc.
March ~, 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-22
TAillnfl

Aiiied.-Dr. Henry Maupin, formerly
member of the Virginia Legislature from Cabell
county, was killed short time since at Guyan-
dotte. by being crushed between two boats,
from one of which he had accidentally fallen.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-22
sale OF Innd.--That portion of the Ian

belonging to the heirs of SAML BoNHAM decd,
known as the {" Home Tract" containing 425
acres, was sold at public sale on Wednesday
week, for Ss5 per acre. Mr.. CHRISTOPHER
EaB, of Carroll County, Md. purchaser Clarke
Ldinnal.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-22

The winchester IL p. r.. II. will be finished
to Winchester in very short time. The track is
now made within two miles of that place, and en-
ployees are busy at work. The work is substan-
tally done, and the traveller the road viii find
speed safety and comfort.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-22
The Eight Hour System.--On tn

18th Instant, Mr. NEhaley, of West Virginia,
asked, but failed to obtain, leave to introduce
a bin constituting eight hours days labor for
workmen employed in the government printing
Office.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-22
Public Sale.

HAvING rented my farm, will sell to the
Ill highest bidder,
On Friday, March 80, 1860,
At my residence, two and half miles east Of
Smithfeld, one mile from the turnpike leading
to Charlcstown, my
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-22

Assess0r.--At a meeting Of the Board OF Su
pervsors Of this county, on Monday last, Mr.. JoHs
KooscE, of Harpers-Ferry was appointed to Re-as
sess the Real Estate of jefferson County.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-22
HenHY Payment.-The Souther

Heavy Payment.-The Southern Ex-
press Company has just paid $3.50, 900 to the
First National Bank of Memphis, for money
lost on the steamer W. R. Carter, which explo-
d,d Rear yieksburs; Mis-.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-22

II Wisconsin everybody is for, j ohnson, the
democrats and republicans cordially uniting in
his support
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-22

Coal has been discovered at the Roanoke
tVa.l Red Sulphur Springs of an excellent
quality. e lzs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-22

a-We are gratifrd to announce that our far
ners srepreparing for Z. large crop Of corn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-22

To NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. who intend
making change of residence on the LIST Of April
will please notify Us, so that we may give proper
address to the'.Old Family Journal"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-22

The nomination of John r. Kenly as Bre-
vet Major General has been confirmed by the
Senate.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-22
S12s,42s.s s5.91.

OF which sum nearly twenty-five millions
IRE en- deposit in national banks.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-22
MARRIED.

On the 22nd day of February, at the residence Of
the brides father, in Page County, by the Rev. Mr..
Locke, Mr. JOSEPH MALE, of Atlanta, Ga, to
Miss SALLIEJ. KEYSER, daughter of Col. An
drew Keyser.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-22
Negro CavaIry.--In the bin to inc

Negro Cavalry.--In the bill to increase
and fix the military peace establishment Of the
United States, passed by the Senate on the 18th
instant. there is provision that there shall be
eight regiments Of colored troops, aud, on me-
ton Of Mr. Wade, it was provided that two Ct
the regiments Of cavalry shall be composed Of
colored troops All this is evidently done with
the studied purpose Of humihating the South
II is to be hoped that the President will order
these troops to duty nsthe eonsenial spirits
who favor such measure. The bill was passed
by vote of27 to 5. Sixteen Senators absent.
M The Great Valley Railroad Convention will
be held in stanton, Virginia, on the 9Th OF April
next. Enthusiastic meetings have been held IN Sc
vsrsl Of the upper Valley counties and delegates
sf rronipcnee sPPointsa.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-22

Na- A SUPERIOR REMEDY.--We can conscien-
tiously recommend TO those suffering from dig
tressing cough. DIR. Stricklands Mellifuous Cough
Balsan. 1t gives relief almost ilstantancous, aud
is withal not disagreese3e To the taste. There Ia
no doubt but the MclliHnoss CongA Balsam is one
of the best preparations in use, and Is all that s
proprietor claims for it. We have tried il during
the past week, and found relief from most distress
sing cough. II isprepsred oy DR.. Strickland, No.
1879 Sycamore ST, Cincinnati 0hio. ~
Va For sale by CAMPBELL MASON, Cha's-
town, and druggists everywhere
March Is, lS66.-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-22
PUBLIC MEETING.

TUNHERE will be Meeting Of the Conservative
~, Thwsday, 22nd init, TO select Delegates 70
attend Convention n be held at Clirksburg, West
Virginia, the 18th Of April. The object Of said
Convention is the organization Of a Party oppossd
to radicalism- MANY CITIZENS.
March Is 1866. .,.... ~ 81 4, ....t -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-22

,GD-DYSPEPSIA.-w everybody says must
be true. We have heard DR. SrRIckLASp's TosIc
spoken of frequently BY those who have been ben
Gifted by it, that at last we compelled TO make
it known TO the public that we really believe it ef-
fects cure in every case therefore, we say TO
Debility, to go to their druggists and get bottle
of DIR. Strckland's Tonic. For sale by CAMP
BELL 4 MASON, Cbarlestown, and druggists eve
rywhere. March Is, lS66--ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-22

Ne-TwO BAD CASES OF PILES CURED
BY DIR. srRIcKLASD's PILE RExEDY.-Mr. Glass, OF
GAINESVILLE, Wisconsin, writes for the benefit Of all
who suffer with the Piles, that he has been troubled
for eight years with an aggravated case OF Piles,
and his brother was discharged from the army a.
incurabIe he being quite paralyzed with the piles)
Both these distressing cases we're cured with ono
bottle Of DIR. Strickand's Pile Remedy. The re-
commenaation of these gentlemen, beside the daily
testimonials received by DR.. Strickland, ought "
chronic cases Of Piles are cured by DR.. Strieklands
Pile Remedy. SQ-For sale by CAMPBELL 4
MASON, Charlestown, and druggists everywhere.
March U.s. lS66-ly. rfttsf
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-12-06
Schenck's seaweed Tonic.

This medicine, invented by DR.. J. II. ScHENcK,
of Philadelphia, is intended to dissolve the food
and make it into chyme, the first process OF d.
gestion BY cleansing the stomach with
Schencks Mandrake Pills, the Tonic soon re-
stores the appetite, and food that could not be
eaten before using it will be easily digested.
Consumption cannot be cured by Schencks
Pulmonic Syrup unless the stomach and liver is
made healthy and the appetite restored, hence the
Tonic and Pills are required in nearly every case
of consumption. 4 half dozen bottles OF the
SEAWEED TONIC and three or four boxes OF
the MANDRAKE PILLS will cure any ordinary
case of dyspepsia.
DIR. ScHEyCK makes professional visits in New
York, Boston, and at his principal Office in
Philadelphia every week. See daily papers OF
each place, or his pamphlet on consumption, for
his days of visitation.
Please observe, when purchasing that the two
likenesses of the Doctor-onc when in the last
stage of Consumption, and the other as he now
il. in perfect health-are on the Government
stamp.
Sold by all Druggists and Dealers. Price si.5o
per bottle. or 1888 the half dozen. All letters for
advice should be addressed to Dr. Schenck $
PRINCIPAL Office. No. 10 North 9th ST., Philada.,
Pa. General Wholesale Agents: Demas Barnes
& Co y. Y; 5. ). Hancc, Baltimore, Md: john
ID. Park. Cincinnati. Ohio; Walker & Taylor,
Chicago. H.; Collins Bros, st. Louis Mo-
LIST W. ca. mo. yr.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-12-06
A Sad Sight.

The purer portion of humanity have
no idea of the sin, the wickedness that
is passing on, even within 4 stones
throw of their peaceful dwellings. They
go to sleep at night thinking that as
darkness has fallen upon earth, all
should sink into quietness and peaceful
slumber; but men whose duty it is to
walk the streets after the clock has
sounded the hour of twelve, oft times
see sights that would chill hearts not
accustomed to them. Going to the po-
lice station we see brought i'll there,
the young girl but lately from the coun-
try, fresh from her rural home, de-
bauched by some vile wretch, and who
has sought to drown her false step in
the flowing bowl. The young man,
who, in moment of doubt between
good and evil, had chosen the latter,
and sacrificed his honor for the sake of
paltry gain. The old man, trembling,
with one foot almost in the grave,
struggling with hunger, poverty and
distress, throwing away the balance of
life by taking to the cup. The married
woman, whose husband has deserted
her for some faircr one, and left her
alone; she wanders through the street
with no one to care for her, unprotected,
until she is picked up by some kind pO-
liceman. Such are some of the scenes
witnessed by a habitue of the police
station.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-12-06
The "Lunch Demon

Dchno"'
There is an individual around town
Of whom we hear occasionally, that has
gained for himself the soubriquet of the
'Iunch Demon" His face can be seen
ut most of the free lunches i'll town,
where he scatters destruction among
the hash and cold potatoes. His appetite
is said TO be almost beyond belief, and,
il we were to believe our informants,
exceeds that of the ostrich. He isabOut
six feet high, gaunt and sinewy, and
looks rs if he had the tapeworm. Sa-
loon and restaurant keepers look aghast
when he approaches their lunch board,
as he cleans the dishes on each side OF
himself, rs far as he can reach, almost
in the twinkling ofan eye. Its good
thing for some of the cheap boarding
house keepers that he has not yet got to
boarding, as he would soon produce a
crisis in some of their culinary depart
mentS.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-12-06
An Eagles Nest.

Bayard Taylor, in crossing the Rocky
Mountains found nest ofyoung eagles.
He writes: We rode forward over what
is called the Second bottom" a low ia
BILE land rising into hills mile from
the river, covered with uniform
growth of silvery sage, and dotted with
grazing antelope. We heard the cry of
an eagle circling in the air over our
heads, and had not proceeded half a
mile further before we discovered an
eagles nest in the top of cottonwood
Just under the edge of the bluff. We
were able to ride within one hundred
feet and look into it. Three eagles
awkward, owlish creatures, completely
covered with thick gray down-sat on
the edge of the nest, which was huge
structure of sticks, and yelped pitcous-
ly. 1t was rare piece of good fortune
for all of us, none of whom had ever
seen (and probably will never see again.
an eagles nest with the brood in il.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-12-06
B. u. B. p.
Bookings UnrivaIed Baking
Powder.

The superior excellence of this Baking Powder
is acknowledged by all who have used it.
1t is prepared from strictly pure materials, ex
pressly for family use. .-
1t makes all kinds Of Light Bread, Mullins
Hot Rolls, waffies, Buckwheat Cakes, Griddl'
and Sweet Cakes.
You can bake Immediately after mixing thu
materials.
The principal Hotels and Boarding Houses
and the first families in Wheeling all use it.
Try it if you have not already done so.
Manufactured by EDMUND BOOKING, No
Odd Fellows Hall Sold by grocers and DEALER
generally.