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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-09-06

THE Board of Health of Cincinnati have pro-
vided at public pieces and at thei- rooms, a
cholera remedy, Of Which the following is re-
cipe:
R-Tincture cinnamon 8 ounces.
T;ncture camphor. ounces.
Tincture opium, ounce.
Chlorofnrm, ounce.
Take one teaspoonful every time the bowels
are moved. and send f,r family physician if the
diorrhea is not checked by the third or fourth
dose.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-09-06

HUMAN LIFE.-Hope writes the poetry Of
the boy, but memory that of the man. Man
looks forward with smiles, but backward with
sighs. Such is the wise providence of Heaven
The cup Of life is sweeter at the brim, the fla
vor is impaired as we drink deeper, and the
dregs are made bitter that we may not struggle
when the cup is taken from our lips
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-09-06

tomatoes, pick off the stems, put them into
basket or tub, wash clean, then mash well
and strain through linen rag; IA bushel will
make five gallons pure)-then add p to lbs.
of good sugar to each gallon, then put it into a
cask and let it ferment as for raspberry wine.
If two gallons of water be added to each
bushel of tomatoes the wine will be as good.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-09-06

AN ORDER REscINpEp.-All the regulations
that have been in force since the war, directing
that no arms or powder should be sent to the
Southern States, except under permit from
the officers of the customs, have been reScindcd
by recent order from the Treasury Depart
ment, and all The ports of the UnitedStates are
placed henceforth upon the same footing.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-09-06
To the Public
To All Concerned.

rTNHE undersigned having succeeded to the busi-
ness Of the late firm of J. II. HAINES BRO.
would respectfully invit- the attention of his old
customers and the public generally 20 bis select
stock of TOBACCO, CIGARS and SNUFF, which
is unsurpassed in this section Of the Valley Thank
ful for the patronage extended 10 the late firm he
hopes by attention to business TO deserve and re-
ceive q continuance Of the same.
May II, 1896, J. b. HAISES.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-09-06

AREMEDY AGAINST MosoUIToEs.-Atnight,
before retiring, take small quantity of brown
sugar and burn upon heated shovel in your
bedroom. This, it is said, will put the mos
quitoes to sleep, and while they sleep you may
also.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-09-06

TExAs.-Hon. o. NJ. Roberts. President Of
the Secession Convention If 1861, has been cho-
sen United States Senator from Texas. The
ultra Union men voted for Mr.. Roberts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-09-06

Major General Howard. Commissioner of the
Freedmen's 3, reau, has written aletterassuming
the responsibility of stopping the general issu-
ance Of rations in the South.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-09-06

A Paris letter states that General Beaure-
gard has declined every offer made him whilst
abroad, ard proposes to return to New Orleans
as soon as the object of his visit is accomplished
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-09-06

Speaking Of Forney, an exchange says, "lei
the slaughtered fowl rest in peace"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-09-06

saddle. IIarncSS AZ Shoe
shop.
TTNIIE u, dersigned has leased part Of the Store.
House occupied BY Mr.. John II. Strider, and
intends 20 keep on hand an manu- acture TO order
HARNESS, SADDLES, &c., and respectfully in
vites the attention OF the Fa me $. Will also have
an experienced workman on BOOTS and SHOES,
when he atters himself TO please all who may give
him call.
Repairing OF Harness, Saddles. &C., promptly at
tended TO and satisfaction guaranteed.
Oct. l9, 1865. W. A. BANTZ.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-09-06
TO CARPENTERS

TO CARPENTERS
ENOR sale. on accommodating terms. already
glaz q. { Window Sash. each 80 BY 40 inches,
out % out. and Panes II by is Glass;
Traason Sash. % by - inches, out to outs
Panes III hy is Glass;
l lpai, Sab Tor Case, each # s in. BY 2ft2ini
Ia Psnes 10 by II Glass
2pair Double Doors, upper half Glass. with
sid's. Apply 20 JAS. b. SMALL,
June Z, IctG. Fer Tie OWEer.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1866-11-01
N EW BARBER SHOP
]. DMlNISTRATOR'S SALE.

\
In probate-Iowa County Court. In the matter
of the estate of Margaret O'Neil deceased. Notice
is hereby given. that by virtue and in pursuance
of order of license made in said matter by said
court the 10Th day of October, 1866, the under
signed administrator of said estate will on the 10th
day of November, 1868, at one o'clock in the after
noon, the front door Of the court house, in the
village of Dodgey lille, offer for sale at public ven
due, the following described lands, to-wit: Lot one
ny in block five (5) in Blacks addition to the VIII
lage of Dodgevle, in the County of Iowa. and State
of Wiscons n. The terms of sale will be made know
at the time and place of sale
Dated October &c. 1866. JOHN BONNER,
6-w3 Administrator
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1866-11-01

EVEN TIE DEAD CAN WHIP THEM.-ln
abiding 20 the Comprehend canard Of the
death OF Mr.. Hubbard, the Cedar Falls
Qowa) Gazette thinks they did well up
there 10 run in corpse over Copper
head, and says fla dead Republican ran
so well, what strides live one must take !!
Sure enough, they are so radical in the
Northern part OF the State, that fla Radi-
cal candidate should really die, they would
run his empty hat into Office over any
COpperhead competitor,
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1866-11-01
TAKEN UP.

DY THE SUBSCRIBER RESIDING ON OTTER
ID Greek, about three quarters Of a mile west o.
Jones mill. about the 18th of October 1866. q
Sorrel Mare Colt either large two year old, or .
small three year old, two WHITE legs. Has been in
the neighborhood all the summer. She is breachy.
The is requested to call prove property, pay
charges, and take her away.
ANDREW ASKELSON.
Highland, October 10Th, 1885, ns-w4
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1866-11-01
PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUMS
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given. that my wife. URSULA,
without just proyocatior. ahout fourteen
months ago, left my bed and bnad. and refuses to
return. A II nersons therefore hereby war; e
not To give her cred If on my acc.unt rs viii pay
no debts of her contracting GLQ. BLAFTEk.
Highland. October s, 1888. sn5-w4
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1866-11-01

He has full and complete assortment of the
above goods, and he will SELL as cheap the cheap
est. Don't forget the stand-Frank Thomas Old
Store, Iowa Street, Dodgeyille
Dodgeville, October go 1856. n7-tf
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-08-07
BY THE ATLANTIC CABLE
The Latest from EurOpe-Commercia
and Financtal-The German War.

London, August g. P M-There is no po-
litieal news of real importance
Consols closed to-day at 873 for money.
United States Pive.twenties were quoted
at SO at the close of business to-day
Liverpool, Aug. 8. P. M--The Cotton Bro
kers' Circular reports the sales of cotton for
the week ending August I'd, at $4,000. The
sales to-day were 1000 bales Middling up
lands lad.
[NoTE.-1h his is a decline of ID from the
last quotations by the cable
New York, August 4.-The following dis
patches have been transmitted over the At
antic cable:
Hearts Content, August 2.-Yesterday at
ternoon | sent the following telegram
To Sir Alexander Milne, Admiralty, Lon
don; l should be very glad if you would al
low the Terrible, Captain Commerce. to ac-
company the Midway to lay the cable across
the Gulf of st. Lawrence Her officers and
men enter so fully into the spirst of our work
that am very DESTROYS to have them with us
Please answer by cable, Kind regards to
Lady Milne,
(Signed) aE CYRUS W FIELD.
This morning the following answer was re-
eived:
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Importance 'Of the Connections and
Advantages of the Cumberland Gap
and Bristol Railroad

anu DEAhtOA Nd1AEUdu.
On yesterday we gave condensation of
the first portion Of the report of Col. ROBERT
W. HUGHES, late acting President of the vir-
GINA and Kentucky Railroad The Lynch
burg Virginian, of the I'd instant, comes to
us with the remaining portion, which, from
the prominence given to Norfolk, will be
read with deep interest by our citizens The
length of this part, and the particular refer
snce to the position Of our city, compel US to
divide it, in order to accommodate it to our
limited space, and that all that is said of Nor
folk may be given in the language Of the
writer Indeed, it could not advantageously
be condensed, and will amply repay the
reader for the time consumed in its psrusal.
1t will be found on our outside, and to it we
call the attention of the reader, as decu.
ment Of deep interest to "our common har-
Dor" Peg l-
Tomorrow We shall give the remaining
portion, which concludes this interesting re-
port
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London, Aug. 3.-To Cyrus w. Field,
Newfoundland The Admiralty approve of
the Terrible afIordiHg assistance, by accom-
panying the Midway. to lay the st. Lawrence
cable Be kind enough to make this known
to Capt Commerce as the Admiralty's deci-
sion for his guidance.
SIR A. MILNE, Admiralty.
London, Friday, Aug. S.-Received in New
York Sunday, Aug 5.--The Peace Confer
ence is to be held at Prague. The prelimin-
aries thereto as agreed upon, are az follows:
Austria is to withdraw from the German
Confederation, and is to lose Veneta and her
part of Schleswig- Holstein. t'I
Austria also is to pay $4,000, 900 to her
adyersarles as expenses OF the war.
The German States north of the Maine
are to form a union under the guidance of
Prussia. str... . -
The German States south of the Maine are
to form an independent union
MARTIAL LAW PROCLAIMED IN AUSTRIA AND
GERMANY.
Martial law has been proclaimed in Lower
Austria, and also in Venice, Prussia and Wur-
temburg. ft tt8ftAet
MANNHEIM AND HEIDELBERG OCCUPIED BY
PRUssIAN TROOPS
London, Thursday, Aug. 2.-1he advicss
from the seat of war state that the Prussian
troops have entered Mannheim and Heidel-
berg.
On the 23rd, the Italians under General
Medici, had fight near Borgos with the
Austrians. The Italians took the village by
assault, and pursued the enemy to Loyica
Here, resistance being again offered, the Ital-
ians carried the town by assault The Aus
trian losses were heavy -
An engagement has taken place before
Presburg, which was a great success for the
Prussians. AT noon the Prussian "Boze'
Brigade was in the Austrian rear The prn-
cipal attack was in progress when the fight
ing was broken off by the arrival of intelli-
gence of the armstice. The Austrians, in
order to reach PresbuTg, had to pass the
Boze Brigade. III.
AMERICAN aEcURITiEs
five-Twenties. after touching III, closed
| at 69ba695. Illinois Central shares had de-
clined from 80 to 77a77l. Fries were quo.
| ted at Al
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-08-07
general News.

1t will be seen by the Atlantic Telegraph
the news is up to the 4th instant That by
the steamship Morayian is to the 9th ult
1t will be seen that the Peace Conference is
to be held at Prague Austria is to with
draw from the German Confederation, Venetia
is to be coded, and her interests in the Danish
Duchies is to be relinquished, and she is to
pay large portion of the war expenses in
Cured by her adversaries The river Maine
is to divide Germany into two Confederacies;
the Northern to be under the control of Prus-
STA, and the Southern by Bavaria, it is sur
missed. The Austrians were defeated in an
engagement before Presburg just before the
armistice. ..rl..f
A bill to renew the suspension of the writ
OF habeos corpus in Ireland was read second
time In the House OF Commons. Mr.. Glad
stone supported the Government
General Sheridan has issued an order con-
tinuing martial law in New Orleans, SO far as
the preservation of peace and the protection
OF life and property may require a
Two and a half miles of the Union Pacific
Railroad were laid on the Sd instant
Lightning last week struck house in West
Duxbury, Mass, rendering senseess two la
dies One of them failed to immediately re-
cover, though every effort was made to re-
store consciousness; but while the body was
being prepared for burial, the chest heaved
with Il gasp, aud efforts were renewed which
resulted in subsequent reeovary.
The statement of the public debt dated
the lst of August, shows that the total debt
is $2,770, sos, while the amount in the
Treasury is $l37 ,3l7, $50; the amount of the
debt over and above cash in the Treasury
being $2,6S3,099, 276' A decrease of $780,
562,s44 in the total debt is shown by the
statement since the last statement made on
the LIST of june
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THE COTTON GIN QUESTION AGAIN.
VsyHE COTTON GIN ADVERTISE

lFENHE COTTON GIN ADVERTISE
L MENT which appeared in yesterdays Day
Book purports to put the Cotton Gin question in
sits true light.9 1t reads:
can advertisement with the above caption in
the city papers, calculated, if not intended, to do
me injustice" &C., &C. | was the first to adver-
tse Emery's Improved Cotton Gin soon after
which, another party advertised as follows: 81
am THE authorized agent for Emery's American
Gin, &C." As this would seem to make my
claim untrue, and show that l could not supply
the Gins as advertised to do, | wrote a second
advertisement heading it, ''The Cotton Gin
Question to which exception is mace. In this
l did not intend to do any one Injustice but
only intended simple justice to myself by reas-
surfing my friends that could do as promised,
any thing else to the contrary, notwithstanding. /
believed that had right to protect my word,
and am still family impressed with the same idea
1t will be seen by H. l.. Emery 4 Sons card es-
tablishing an agent here, that they claim to be
successors of "Emery Bros" while my authority
to sell the Emery Bros, Improved Cotton Gins Is
signed by Emery Bros. themselves. These let
tiers decline to publish on account of their
length, but have read them to the Proprietor of
the Day Book, SO that ii / make any mistate-
ment, he may notify the public. Fuller details
shortly. In the mean time am willing that the
Farmers Judge for themselves between the Gins
sold by myself and other parties.
G. BILLUPS,
Farmers's Head Quarters
au4-3t No. IL Wide Water Street.
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INSURANCE.
T,HE AMERICAN INSURANCE.

FVNHE AMERICAN INSURANCE
l. COMPANY OF NORFOLK.
Authorized Capital, 81 100000
Board of Directors:
4 j. G. Deming, President.
John y; Whitehead, President Franklin Say
Gilbert 9. Walker, President Exchange Ma
tional Bank.
G. l.. Cole, President First National Bank.
G. IL. Rowland, of late Rowland l. Brothers
John D. Gordan, of J. d. Gordan Co.
Joseph R. sprstley, Director Msr. 4 Nee Say.
ings Bank.
Adpisory Board.
Charles Reid, President Mer Nee. FIX
change; ,.u....
W. It. Harrison, President Mer. aud Nee Saw
ngs Bank.
C. Burruss, of Burruss, Harrison & Co,
Bankers.
George sangster, Esq, j. E. Barry, Esq, A.
Nss~ City and Country assurances Of every
character taken at lowest current rates. and losses
promptly adjusted. .
Office Deming's Insurance Building, corner o,
Main and Commerce Streets -
EIRE, LIFE, MARINE i INLAND
II INSURANCE.
j. G. ID L MIN G AaENr.
New YORK Life Insurance COMPANY,
NEW YORK
Manhattan Fire ana Marine Insurance
Company, N. Y.
and Marine Insurance CO.,
Home Fire New Haven.
Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance
Company. n. ".
National Fire insurance COMPANY,
Baltimore.
Mutual Fire Assurance Society, va.
Ms~ Life Policies, Fire Policies on Buildings,
Merchandise, &C., and Policies on Cargoes and
Hulls of Vessels issued at this AGENCY at the
| nxsTQa cnP III IN ri faa
j. C. DEMING, Agent,
Office, Deming's Insurance Building,
au 26-6m Cor OF Main and Commerce SITS.
1 INSURANCE AND TRUST
9 Q M p "a N X,
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED, $3.50. 900
WIN. B. ROGERS, President
WILLIAM u. REYNOLDS, Vice President
Directors:
Simon Stone, W. W. Wing,
George Sangster, Cicero BurrHss,
Lewis Webb, Cyrus L. Staples.
W. II. Barry.
| s. S. DAWES, Secretary
RICHARD TAYLOR, Treasurer.
VIM. II. G. ELLIS, Esq, Counsel
FIRE, MARINE, AND LIFE INSURANCE.
COM PANY.
Risks taken on all kinds of property and at rea-
sonable rates, and with Banking privileges
will receive deposits ON the Savings Bank
principle, allowing 4 per cent. Interest on
sums remaining in the Bank less than ninety days.
and per cent. on all sums for longer periods
| Interest will be calculated on balances j UI.Y
lst., and JANUARY LIST. Interest to commence
ten days after deposit, and to cease ten days prior
to withdrawal
Will discount paper, purchase aud sell, ex-
| change and transact all and any other business
appertaining to Banking. Regular business de-
posts received and solicited.
Discount days, TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS,
Office in the building known as the Ola Savings
Bank, No. 20 Bank street. Norfolk, Va.
may3lly
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From Europe by steamer.

Farther Point, August 4-Ths steamer
Moravan, from Liverpool on the 26th via
Londonderry on the 9th of July, has passed
this point
London, July 9th. a m.--The armistice
between Prussia and Austria expires to-day.
1t will probably be renewed; but there is no
intimation as yet of 1t having been done.
The Times says that "the armistice did not
come moment too soon to savethe Austriaas
from final catastrophe. Yet one day more.
and the Italians would have found them
selves in full possession of the Southern Tyrol
and the Prussians, masters of the passes OF the
Danube, would have threatened Vienna on
on the east and west
Tho combatants are now resting, irrespec-
tive OF their positions, and there are we'll
grounded hopes that the truce may be pro-
longed into an armistice, and this again into
definite peace" 5,.
On the 18th suspension of hostilites for
eight days was concluded between the Italians
and the Austrians
The British government has announced its
intention to prolong the suspension of the ha-
beas corpus act in Ireland. ...
Liverpool, July ga notice has been is
sued that the government has agreed ~.i.i. .l~
council of the Reform League to facilitate in
every way their obtaining a speedy decision,
either in Parliament or in court of law, as
to their right to hold public meetings in the
park; and that until the question has been de-
cded no further meetings will be held, except
one on the afternoon Of the 3Oth, by arrange
ments with the government This state
ment, however, is contradicted in letter
from Mr.. Walpole, who states that no prom
Use was made and that Eo permission had
been given TO hold meetings, but that the
government merely promised to withdraw the
police and military under the express stipu-
latlon that no attempt would be mads to in
sist upon the part OF the opposition, to hold
meetings until the legal question had been de-
cided
The Star Telegraph and Advertiser repre-
sent the steps taken by the Home Secretary
as compromise; and a partial discontinue
of the government
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Analysis Of Mineral Water from III
Springs near Warrent0M, NC.
WHITE -SITTPHUR SpRINC,

VIII IL SULPHUR SPRINL,.
Specific Gravity, l000.1. Reaction Acid.
Gaseous Contents. Sulphuretted Hydrogen
and Carbonic Acid.
Solid Contents.-Sulphate of Magnesia, Sui
pnate OF Lime, Carbonate OF Magnesia, Carbonate
of Lime, with trace of Potash, Soda and Silica
Total solid contents in 1000 grains of Water
70 = One grain and 26l00, viz: Magnesa,
Ola; Salts of Lime, 0. "a; Silicfc Acid, O. %; Pot
ash, trace; Soda, trace
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10 EXCLUSIVE AGENT having

MO EXCLUSIVE AGENT having
~ been appointed in Norfolk for the sale Of
Emery's Improved American Gin, and as / lave
now, and have had tor some time past an agency
for them, desire to inform the Cotton Growers
of Virginia and North Carolina, that ] am pre-
pared to furnish them on as favorable terms as
the manufacturers themselves.
This guarantee to do or forfeit the worth of
them. have number of various sizes now on
hand, with promise from the builders that my
orders will be filed promptly.
ard this the best GIN made; but will say
to those in want, examine for yourselves.
All orders and inquiries will receive prompt
attention. G. BILLUPS,
Successor to Borum 4 MCLEAN,
No. II Wide w alter street,
aul'lm DIV Norfolk, Va
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COMMERCIAL

Liverpool, July 27.--Cotton-The sales for
the week amount to 1O2,60o bales. The
market opened buoyant and advanced Id,
which was partially lost, and closed quiet at
an advance of i'd. on the week for American,
I'd. for Egyptian, and 1a1d. for other de-
scriptions
Breadstuffs closed with downward ten
dency
Provisions are inactive.
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CHALYBEATE SPRINGS.

Reaction Acid. Specific gravity, l000s,
Gaseous Contents :-Carbonic Lcid.
Solid Contents Carbonate Of the protoxde Of
Iron, Silicates of limo, and Iron, Bicarbonate OF
Lime, with traces ofSoda and Potash.
Each Pint of Water contains: Oxide oflfon
0.49; Carbonate of Lime, OLA Silicic Acid, 0. AZ
Potash, trace; Soda trace
Total solid contents in 1000 grains OF atel;
los, Zone grain and 5-l00
DAVID STEWART, Analyst,
Vlo-inl-36D Baltimore Md.
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Rail ROADS.
RiCHMON ID a. PETERSBURG
RAILROAD COMPANY,

Richmond. Va, Jttas /, 1866
GUNNER SCHEDULE.
- TRAINS -
Leave Richmond at Is A. NJ. and 4 So r. NJ,
and arrive at Petersburg at $40 A. NJ; and
els p. NJ.
Leave Petersburg at 6 20 A. NJ. and 5.25 P. NJ,
and arrive at Richmond at $50 A. NJ and !
p. NJ.
On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays freie ht
and Accommodation Train will leave Richmond
at ii. 90 A. NJ. and arrive at Petersburg at l. 10
T. NJ. Returning will leave Petersburg at As
A. III.
On Sundays the morning train only will leave
Richmond, and the evening train only will leave
Petersburg. E. F. GILL,
junl3-tf Engineer l. Supt
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NOTICE.

.3sg AGENTS OFFICE,
N. Il 2. r. r., June %. !
AN AND AFTER MONDAY, the
burg will be received and forwarded by Express
train. Prepayment for the above not required.
jun ~ V. d. GRONER, Agent.