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aTell the traitors all around you, "::etc., etc.

"Icil the traitors all arouhu you, .etc-, cse'
Another drunken scamp has just started out
OF the window for John b. Cough, or stomach
pump. A worse-bchaved Sc. of bummers we
never saw. They have acted feafful. About
two thousand lie about dead, but sadness SEEM
ci not to break in upon their hilarious rioting
upon blood and wliskey: Half dozen of
them set on our new hat playing draw poker,
using worm lozengcrs for checks, while one of
the party got clean busted by making fifty
dollar blind good on four flush, which didn't
gil He will be opt to wear cotton socks next
winter and keep away from church collection
days. Another one sat on top of brandy bot
tie, reading Baxters Call to the tnconvertcd,
while his partner lies dead at his feet, evidently
forced to close doors by the failure Of Ketchum
& Son; of New York SlA others were trying
to hang one that looked like a Copperhead to
the corner OF match SAFE but as they were
drunk and he sober it is not safe to bet on his
being dangled. They have eaten the beef
drank the blood and whiskey-drilled the plate
full of holes-and on the center table organized
son of Malta lodge using five cent shinplas-
ter for blanket in the act entitled The Ele-
vation of Man."
Another red belied leader OF the Miss kccter
family had battalion of drunken bummers
on the edge of spittoon watching him jam
fur overcoat into his left ear. lie was foolish
foolish enough for Bfigadicr general or
member of Congress: A little cuss with black
legs. crimson stomach and double jointed bill,
was vomiting in satin slipper, while his wife,
a sickly looking lady of her tribe, was gnawing
at the bed post, thinking it a bologna Anoth-
er one evidently an old maid, sat under thesofa
milking the cat, while her sister was crowding
pair of woolen drawers into her waterfall
singing in a subducd strain:
"Come rest in this bosom"
We have applied for season ticket-front
seat.
Another one, with certificate Of marriage
oyer his head in the shape Of welt the size of
candle mould, was dancing fandango with
two mosquito virgins on watch crystal, while
deacon in one Of their churches sat playing
old sedge with acorkscrew, to see which should
go for gin cock tail. An artistic delegate
was standing on his head in champagne tum-
bier, one hind leg run through his under jaw,
while with the other he was pointing out the
road to Bichmoud 70 a lot Of skcets still drnnker
than himself which were sitting dog fashion
on the pillow. We should say it was gay
party-quietly so!
Talk about shows, concerts, dog fights, am,
putations, circuses, negro funerals, draw poker,
sparkling, or other amusement, there is nothing
to be compared to flock of mosquitoes on a
bender. If you don't believe it, fix them up
with piece of beef steak soaked in whiskey,
and laugh your sides sore at the antics the
drunken warblers cut.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-05-17
Recipe for Cheap Paint.

Eleven pounds of dry lime, sfted fine, 1 gal
lon OF water, gallons Of linsccd oil-raw or
boiled; onc-fourth ID. Of potash dissolved in
pint of water which can be easiest done by
heating in kettle over the fre. First mix
your lime and water, which will appear much
ike thick hasty pudding then add your oil
and potash water Mix thoroughly, and ifths
oil and water unites, it is ready for use if not,
a little more potash water must be added tc
cut the oil. Use no more potash than Is nc
cessary Cor this purpose. Put on with paint
brush. as other paint. 1t will appear much
,hscLcr than ordinary oil paint, but It viii lay
g..v IN this condition. The writer Of this has
.aiuted for twenty years, and for tkelast three
years has used this preparation on first class
honscs, and but few persons can see any def
ciency in it. 1t wears well, and costs less than
half as much as ali oil paint. J.. L. PIERCE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-05-17
A Reformed Man.

Old Billy Smith kept small store IN one oil
the interior towns of Massachusetts. 1t was
tho rendcvouz of all the loafers in the village
These fellows used 10 be there every night,
playing poker, generally with the old mans
clerk. and besides drinking the old mans liquor,
spent his money, furnished by the confidential
clerk. Old Billy suspected what was going on,
and came down on them suddenly one night;
Nemiah got Jessie" but was forgiven, promis-
ing to sin no more.
"Nemiah," said Billy "ncver lot a soul IN
after eight o'clock"
Nemiah promised obedience. Next night
the crowd was at work as usual, and Billy
thought he would 60 down and see how things
went on.
Accordingly down he went, and knocked
the door!
"Who's there p cried Nemiah,
ats me, Mr., open the door
"No: Billy told me never to let any one in
after eight o'clock, and amt going to do 1t.
"But. Nemiah, its me-open the door IN one
moment"
"No, none Of your CANNON; you sound
NIGHTLY like him, but it won't go down, 50
travel. or dod 70. your head if don't give you
a shot with this old blunderbus, you old hum
bug
Billy waited to hear no more, but started of
like the wind, confident that Nemiah was arc
formed man. and the next day doubled hi'
salary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-05-17
Remedy for Cholera.

Rev. DIR. Hamlin, Of Constantinoplc, saved
hundreds OLIVES by the following simple propa-
ration during the terrible raging OF cholera in
that city few years since. In no case did tho
remedy fail where the disease could be reached
in season. It's no less effective in cholera NOR
bus and ordinary diarbac: One part lauda-
mum; one part camphoraied spirit; two parts
tincture of ginger two parts capsicum. Dose.
One teaspoon full in wine-slass of water
II thc case is obstinate, repeat the dose in three
ar four hours
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-05-17
POETICAL.
THERE COMES A TIME.

There comes time when we grow old,
And like sunset down the sea.
Slope gradual, and the. night winds cold
Come whispering sad and chillingly;
And locks are gray
AS winters day;
And ewes of saddcst blue behold
The leaves all weary drift away
Tie lips of faded coral say,
There comes time when we grow old.
There comes a time when JOYOUS hearts,
Which lcaped as leaps the laughing main,
Are dead to all save memory,
A prisoner in his dungeon chainI
And dawn Of day
Has passed away,
The moon hath into darkness rolled,
And by the embers wan and gray,
hear voice in whisper say,
There comes time when we grow old'
There comes time when msnhood's prime
Is shrouded in the midst of years,
And beauty, fading like dream,
Hath passed away in silent tears;
And then how darkl
But oh the spark
That kindled youth to hues OF gold
Still burns with clear and steady ray,
And fond affections, lingering. say.
There comes q time when We grow old:
There comes time when laughing spring
And golden summer cease to be,
And we put on the autumn robe
To tread the last declivityj
But now the slope,
With rosy hope,
Beyond the sunset we behold
Another dawn with fairer light,
While watches whisper through the night,
There is time when we grow old.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-05-17
CAMPBELL * MASON
Ap0TUECARIES,


South side Main Street, Charlestoen. N
fIIHE undersigned having recently re6tted "
their Store-room. and received a full ID
stock of fresh and reliable.
DRUGS. MEDICINES,
CHEMICALS, PERFUMER y,
PAINTS, d YE-STUFFS, de-, de-,
VIII supply friends and customers at aceommoda-
ting prices. .i.ai IL.
been selected with great care, are
Ayers Cherry Pectoral,
Wistar's Balsam Wild Cherry,
Wistar's Lozenges-Jaynes' Expectorant,
Browns Bronchial Troches,
Plantation Bitter's,-HOstetter's Bitter-,
Backsley's Wine Bitters-Cannon's Bitters,
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup,
Bulls Sarsaparilla-McIiane's Vermifrge,
HOlloway's Worm Confection,
ThOmpson's Eye Water,
Browns Essence of Ginger,
Railways Ready Relief,
Davies Pain Killer;
Larabees Pain Killer,
Barry's Tricopherous-Lyon'sK Kathairose,
Mrs. Aliens Zylobalsamum,
Burnett's Cocoaine-JOnes' Hair Dye,
des--Extracts-COlogne Water,
Verbena Water=Soaps,
Sozodont for the Teeth, -,
Uar, Tooth. Cloth. Nail and Shaving Brushes,
Fine Combs-Ridding Combs,
School Books. Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books,
Stationery-TObacco and Segars,
Concentrated 1--we for making soap,
Flavoring Extracts-N Nanilla Beans-ueletine
SPANISH LEECHES.
We are prepared to fill physicians prescriptions,
and compound medicines according TO the latest
and strictest rules of Pharmacy.
The public can confidently rely on having. Pre-
scriptidns carefully prepared at all hours OF day
and night.
August 24, 1868.
1.ss-Our customers will bear in mind that we
sell exclusively for CASH. -S.&
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Acquitted.

Acquitted.
Mrs. Rebecca Spots had hearing before
Justice Fleming on Thursday week, for the
killing Of Henry Z. Unseld, in this place, du-
ring the fall of 1853, and was acquitted upon
the grounds Of justifable homicide
josiah Watson, James Watson, and John
II. Smith, arrested for perjury, also had bear
ing before Justice Fleming. and were acquitted
the charges Dot being siisiaincd. -ShfP-
kcrlsioVR Re9,sicr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-05-17
The Washington

Fire Insurance Company
OF BALTIM0RE.
No. 81 Sorru SrREEr, OVER THIRD NATIONAL BANK.
TUUIS Company insures Buildings, Merchandise,
Personal Property generally, Vessels IN fort,
&c. against Loss or Damage by Fire, on the most
favorable terms. ,.
Aiiosscs win be Immediately adjusted and prompt
ly paid.
DIRECTORS.
THOMAS Y. CANDY, of Candy. Gilpin Co..
WN. WHITELOCK. Pres't of Sd National Bank
O. A. PARKER Of +. J.. Parker Go.
W. II. CRAWFORD, of W. IL. Crawford Co.
p. :. CHAPPELL, Manufacturing Chemist.
e.. H. REESE, ef G, II, Reese Bros.
J. II. MASON, of J. ID. Mason \ Go.
J. TOME. President of the Cecil Bank
J. 5, BEACHAM. Of J. :. Beacham Bro
JF DIN, of Dix Steiner.
JLEARY, Of j. Leary Co.
A. y PERRY, Commission Merchant.
II. G. SMITH. of Tucker Smith.
II. NJ. SPl4.LER, of SpiIier AlcocS.
E. KIMBERLY. of Kimberly Bros.
J. HARTMAN. South Gay street
$. p. TOWNSEND. of Vim. Chesnut Go.
B.F. PARLETT, Off. F. Parlett Go.
J. :. FORBES, Builder.
4. W. HUMRICHOUSE. Of c. ". Humrichouse
s Co. VHOS. CANbl' Tres l.
FRANcrs J. McGINSIsS, Sec'y.
f. NJ. AISQUITH, Agent at ChariestoWn.
Nov. 2 1855.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-05-17
STOVESi STOVES!i
Cook Stoves, and Cumberland Coal
STOVES. TEMPLATE STOVES, IRON
- oE.

STOVES, TEMPLATE STOVES, IRON
KETTLES and POTS of all sizes,
&C., &c, dc
DEING the only maker of STOVES in Freder-
ID ick, Maryland, | can sell Stoves from 10 to 20
per cent cheaper than any other dealers here, and
furnish heavier, and warrant as good Stoves as
can be bought anywhere.
EzC~All parts of my Stoves can be renewed at
any time as have all the necessary patterns thus
those purchasing ofme always have their Stoves
as good as new.
fsS-Cal and see for yourselves ct nv Store, on
the West side of Market street, few doors South
of Patrick street, and adjoining /. W. Suman's
Cloth House, or at my Foundry, at the East end of
Patrick street. McC. YOUNG,
Vulcan Works, Frederick, Nd.
October Il, ls65.-ly.
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TO the Public

TJNTE undersigned has established himself IN
Charlestown, and is prepared to Repair
WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY &C,
at short notice, upon reasonable terms andn asub-
stantal manner
On hand a fine, large Stock Of SPECTACLES,
EYE GLASSES, &C, of superior quality.
Oct. -, 'G5-ly W. ". BURTON.
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PATENT BROOM HEADS.
u II. H AIN E - N q o.,

in Tobacco, Snuffs and Cigars,
4 LSO, viii keep constantly on hand fine as
Y sortment Of ChsSiHg Tobacco, Pipes and
N'tEts.
Just received, and for sale. fne lot Of the gen
uine old Gravely Brand, CHEWING TOBACCO.
Also. lot Of the choicest brands Of VIRGINIA
SMOKING TOBACCO.
Persons dealing in our line will find K 20 their
advantage TO call and examine our stock before pur-
chasing elsewhere. lz0- Wiolesdlc and Retail
~ Nsc, door 70 Aisgpih g. Bro. ~
Charlestown, Va, Oct. 2G. 1865.
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L. =. Clingan,
SADDLE. BRIDLE,
HARNESS. COLLAR AND TRUNK MANCFAC-
TURER,

TURER,
No Il y. Market Street
FREDERICK CITY, MARYLAND.
4 LSo keeps constantly on hand the largest and
n best assorted stock Of Bits, Whips, Spurs,
Horse Brushes, Saddles, Brides, Harness and Col
lars outside Of Baltimore.
IA All work warranted as represented. and a:
prices 70 suit the timCS.
October l.. ely
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TO THE PUBLIC.
Fritz Dabcr.

Basenea' Of SoPpiHgtoH Hotel, Cbarle,fo,cn,
A NNOUNCES to the public that he has for sale
n BY Wh0ie-ais e. Rstad the purest LIQCORS
ofered 70 the people Of this Valley His stock con
sists Of
BRANDIES, WHISKENS,
WINES, ALE, PORTER, &c, &c
Al his BAR NAV be foand the most delightful and
refreshing summer beverages JSisps. Cob
lers, SmosAe., lemonade. AZ Aie. Porter, Brora
Stout, or WAisksy and BroRdies plain.
Also prime Cigars and Tobacco always on hand
In addition to the attractions Of his Saloon may
be found Reading Room which viii be found cool
IN summer, and warm and cheerful in winter.
Ills object is % keep his House well supplied with
the best the market affords in his line and he hopes
by attention 20 business, and having everything
1giet ard in good order. 70 merit large share Of
tbe public patronage.
Nav 10. 1850
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-05-17
WNI. II. TRANERS,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,

CIarlestO,rn, JEFFERSON County, Tirgia'a,
JXvIII. practice in the Courts Of this County and
w the adjoining Counties.
OyyIcg next door to the residence Of MAJ " f. =.
Hawks, andnearly opposite the " Carter House.
Nov %, 1865.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-05-17
DR.. ]. A. STRAITH,

DR.. ]. A. STRAITH;
Medical Examiner for Jefferson County
FS- No charge for Policies, Stamps or Mealcal
Examination. For tables of Rates, &c, apply "a
the Omcc of the Company, Is South Street. over
Franklin Bank, or to ,,
E. ", AISQUITH, Agent.
O., 10 1873 CharlestOwn, Va.
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THE MARYLAND
Iif6 InSurance Company
OF BALTIMORE.

PoLIcY UoLDkRs Participate rS THE PROFITS
Losrest Rates Of Best Companies.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-05-17
TLNHARB
LIVERY STABLE.

THAvE erected very large and commodious
| lLIFERHSTABLE, and am prepared TO accom-
modate Horses with Food and Shelter, and up
on reasonable terms.
HORSES AND TEHICLES F0R HIRE.
Harper's Ferry, JAMES McGRAW.
November 8, 1865.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-05-17

POLICY HOLDERS fARTlClFAlh ~ ihE "
Lo,ees, Rates Of Best Companies.
VNHE Charter of this Company requires deposit
ofnot less than SlOO, 600 with the Treasurer 9i
the State Us guarantee OF faith with poley hoiu-
ers. S.. nc,
This Company Is prepared to issue ordinary NE NE
poIicies for term of years and ten years non-ior-
fciture life policies.
OFFICERS:
GEORGE p. THOMAS, President.
BosRD OF DREcroEs:
Hamilton Easter, of Hamilton Easter, Co.
Allen A. Chapman, of Kirkland, Chase Co.
Geo. p. Thomas, of Helm, Nieodemus Co.
Hnph Sissrn. Steam Marble Works. :.
Hiram Woods. Jr., Of DOughertY, Woods Co
George II. Miller of Coifroth. Miller Go.
Thomas Cassard, of Gilbert Cassard Son.
William Devries. ofWilliam Deyries Co.
Charles Webb, of Thomas Go.
JOHN W. DAVIS, Sec,y
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-05-17
"Oh, Mol Oh, Noi!''
w. II. FOREMAN,

ACCTlONEERJ
CHARLEsTows, Va.
References ~. s. White. II. n Gallaher, B. F..
Beall, Dr. ]. ]. II. Straith, and DR.. G.. +. Mason.
Jan. IL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-27

POETICAL.
ASHES OF ROSES.

0 wild November wind, blow back to me
The withered leaves that drift adown the past;
Watt me some murmnr Of that Summer sea
On which youths fairy feet of dreams was cast
Return to Inc the beautiful No More,
0 wild November wind restore, restore!
November.wind in what Gin, lonesome cave
Languish the tender, pllmed gales of Spring?
No more their dances dimp!c DER the wave.
Nor freighted pinions song and perfume bring;
Those gales are fed, that dimpling sea is dark,
And cloudy ghosts clutch 1T each mist-like bark
wild, wild wind, where are the Summer airs
That kissed the roses Of the Long Ago
Taking them captive, sNOoned in bisffu snares,
TIE let them perish?, Now no roses blow
In the waste gardens thou art laying bare
Where are my beartsbright roses, where, oh wherei
Hast thou no answer; thou Implying gale,
No gentle whisper from the past TO me
No snatches of sweet song no tender tale,
No melting murmur of that Summer sea?
Are all my dreams wrecked on the Nevermore?
Vain is thy taunt. destroyer Spring once more
Thy mad and ruthless ruin shall restore!
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-27

NO. 10.

rapidly, but stood his ground well, and recov-
ering himself he proceeded
'J-J-o-o B-B-o-wers, do y-you take Nancy
H-Harkens for your wife, so help you Cod
This was tolerable effort, and Joe nodded
assent.
''N-Nancy Harkens, it now remains for this
C-court to-
Here the sheriff again interrupted the Judge,
reminding him Of the real business Of the eve
ming.
Miss INFANCY" resumed the Judge, after
being set right, dido y-yon t-take Joe l'-Bow-
ers for husband tito the best Of your knowl-
edge and belief, OF do YOU not
'.You can bet | will, softly answered ito
light hearted Nancy.
The Judge then took the hands Of the hap
py couple aud joining them, wound up as fol-
lows:
at now remains for this court to pronounce
you J-Joe B-Bowers, and you Nancy Harkens,
man and wife, and-here the Judge paused to
9ipe the perspiration from his facet may God
have mercy ON your souls Sheriff, remove
The culprits"
The company roarcd. Joe and Nancy weak
ened The sheriff was taken with a leaving
The Judgefe himself out loose with a glass OF
apple jack. 1t was the greatest wedding ever
witnessed.
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VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
TERMS.

cs-The FREr Pass is published weekly at Too
psror, and Fiay Cents per ennum IN O6rUnes
~ Oas Dollar and Fifty Cents for sir uOrtAs.
rs-The terms Of advertising are, for square,
f,s, lines, or less, Oas Dsllar and Fty Csats for
,h-e, ipsertions-larger ones in the same proper
ti,n Each continuance T6irty.sps Ces;s
Ee-No advertisement to be considered BY the
month Or YEAR unless specified en- the Manuscript,
- previously sgrced upon between the parties.
Es-An advertisement not marked on the copy
Cor .pecicd number ofinseytons will be continued
until ordered ont. and paymentexacted accordingly.
cs-RrsrtAs AovEErIsENrSrs.-To avoid any
Misunderstanding On the psrt Of the Annual Adver-
ti.ers II is proper to state dine'y that their pri-
vi,.ys only extends 70 their immediate business
Real Estate Legal and al other advertisements sent
by them 70 be an additional charge, and no va7ia-
lioa
M Obituary Notices ofmcre than s7elnes VIII
be chlrgediCr.
JOB WORK--Pos,ers, Sale Bills CiFenlars,
cards. DC, executed promptly, neatly, ana st fair
r-icss.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-27

A solemn and beautiful thought is expressed
in the following:
1t was related of well-known divine, who,
when living, was called "the Prince of Di-
vines" that, when on his death bed, he was dc
tating words to an amanucnsis, who had writ
ten:
al am still in the land of the living"
"Stop said the dying man, correct that
Say:
q am yet in the land of the dying, but hope
soon to be in the land OF the living"
Beautiful thought, and it is so.
In his closing scene, the Christian is enabled
to contrast this passing, dying world, with
that which is to come.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-27
NOW OPEN!
EPICUREANS CALL---YOU CAN.
BE ACCOMMODATED!

TIME Rooms of the Restaurant of j. Z. AVIS, a.
hove the Drug Store of Aisquith d Bro, in
Cbarlestown, have been handsomely reftted and
especially arranged for the accommodation of the
Oysterlovng public, during the present season.
Constantly on hand and prepared by the Plate in
stye 10 suit all tastes Also furnished by the pint
osrt or gallon, as low original cost will admit
10 accommodate Country friends with this rare
dehcacy for consumption at home. the Proprietor
will receive in exchange for any quantity desired
s.SgST6e BAR at all times supplied with the best
choice LIQUORS that can be obtained. The bev..
erage Of the season mixed in the most spproved
style.
December 6, 1866
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-27
Let me Sing Song of the olden Time

Let me sing song OF the olden time,
Let me dream dream of the past,
While the stars CLEAN bright in their golden light
And the night shades are gathering fast.
wodld wreathe chaplet of cypress leaves,
And gem it with cypress flowers.
And crown the grave where the wild flowers wave
O'er the friend of my happier hours.
am sad tonight, though the stars are bright
And my checks have lost their hue;
For memory brings on her raven wings
SAD dreams of my fallen true.
Sad echoes at floating Upon the air;
The wind is sobbing aloud
and the daisy and violet blooming sweet,
Aremy brave soldiers only shroud.
But III sing a song of the olden time,
IN dream dream of the past;
While the stars are bright in their golden light,
And my tears are falling fast.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-27

MAN is designed for an active being, andhis
spirit, ever restless, if not employed upon wor-
thy and dignifed objects, will often rather en-
gage in mean and low pursuits than suffer the
tedious and listless feelings connected with in
dolence; and knowledge is no less necessary
in strengthening the mind than in preserving
the purity OF the affections and the heart
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-27

PAPER.--The quantity of paper used every
year in England represents weight Of two
hundred and twenty millions of pounds
France uses one hundred and ninety-fve mil
lions Of pounds; while the United States, with
a much Smaller population, consumes more pa
Per than England and France put together
namely, fous hundred and forty MILLIONS OF
pounds.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-27
A tall Eastern girl, named Short, long love

A tall Eastern girl, named Short, long loved
a certain big Mr. Little, while Little, littlo
thinking of Short, loved little lass named
Long. To make long story short, Little pro-
posed to Long, and Short longed to be even
with Titles shortcomings. So Short, meet
ing Long, threatened to marry Little before
long, which caused Little in short time to
marry Long. Query-Did tai! Short love big
Little less, because Little loved Long
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-27

PRAfEg.-1t is communion with Cod
Oh, brethren, prayer is not an, apostrophe to
yvoods and w;Ids and ,uaiars. IT'S not a moan
cast forth into the viewless winds, nor boot
less behcst expended on passing cloud. 1t
is not plaintive cry directed to an empty c.
cho, that can send back nothing but another
cry Prayer is living heart that speaks in
living ear, the ear of living God.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-27

An Irishnian, who found on the street bill
Of fare of a recent dinner at the Kirkwood
House, Washington, discovered therein infor-
nation of "oysters cooked in champagne" as
one of the dishes served "Bedad," says Pat,
drawing his sleeves across his thirsty mouth, I
wish was an oyster"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-27

"Woaderful things are done now-a-days,'
said Mr. Timmins; "the doctor has given
Flack's boy new lip from his cheek" "Ab,"
said his lady, "many's the time have known
pair taken from mine, and no very painful
operation either