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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-08-02
.CANrPBEIL s. MASON,


Soaih side Main. Street, CAGrlesfoeH. ~
TTNHE undersigned having recently reftted ~
their Store-room, and received full IA
stock Of fresh and reliable
DIR UGS MEDICINES,
CHEMICALS, PERFUMERR
PAINTS, DTE-STUFFS, de-, DE-,
win supply friends and customers at accommoda-
ting prices.
Included in our Stock (the whole Of which has
been selected with great care, are
Ayers Cherry Pectoral,
Wistar's Balsam Wild Cherry,
Wistar's Lozenges-Jaynes' Expectorant,
Browns Bronchial Troches,
Plantation Bitters.-Hostetter's Bitters,
Backsley's Wine Bitter's-Cannon's Bitters,
Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup,
Bulls Observation-Disclosures Yermifuge,
Holloway's Worm CONNECTION,
Thomps0n's Eye Water,
Browns Essence Of Ginger,
Railways Ready Relief,
Davies Pain Killer,
Larabee's Pain Killer,
Barrys TricOpherOus-Lyon hathalrose,
Mrs. Aliens Zylobalsamum,
Burnett's Cocoaine-Jones' Hair Dye,
s-Extracts-COlogne Water,
Verbena Water-SOaps,
Sozodont for the Teeth,
Hair, Tooth, Cloth, Nail and Shaving Brushes,
Fine Combs-Ridding Combs,
School Books, Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books,
Stationery-Tobacco and Segars,
Concentrated 1--we for making soap,
FlavOring Extracts--V anilla Beans-Geletine.
SPANISH LEECHES.
We are prepared to Gil physicians prescriptions,
and compound medicines according to the latest
and strietest rules Of Pharmacy.
The public can confidently rely on having pre-
scriptions carefully prepared at all hours OF day
and night.
August "a, 1865.
S-S-Our customers viii bear in mind that we
sell Exclusively for CASH. ~EsN
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-08-02

HAPPISEsS.-A few years ago, in the back
woods of Indiana, there was revival among
the United Brethren. Their class leader, Wind
sett, and a member by the name Of Jones, get
ting very happy during one Of their meetings,
embraced each other, when Windset, overflow
ing with happiness, shouted: feel as hap
Ply as a coon in a fodder-sbock' Says the O.
Their Brother Windsett, / feel as happy as
forty coons in a fodder-shock."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-08-02

" Madam, your boy cannot pass at half fare;
he is too large" said the conductor Of arail-way
train, which had been detained on the road by
snow. " Hc may be too large now replied
the matron, but he was small enough when
we started" The conductor gave in, and the
boy passed for half fare \ good joke on Bar
lev.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-08-02

"DADDY," said hopeful urchin to his pa
ternal relative, why don't our schoolmaster
send the editor of the newspaper an account of
the hckings he gives the boys?'
g / don't know, my son, replied the fond pa
rent; but why do you ask such a question %
"Why, this paper says that Mr.. B. has tan
ned three thousand hides at his establishment
during the past year, and know old Grimes
has tanned our hides morn twice that often I''
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-08-02

THE late Judge P. was a noted wag A
young lawyer was one day making his first eff
fort before him, had thrown himselfon the wings
Of imagination into the seventh heaven, and
was preparing for higher ascent, when the
Judge struck his rule on the desk once or twice.
and exclaimed to the astonished orator: Hold
on, my dear sir; don't 60 any higher; you are
already out Of the jurisdiction of this court.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-08-02

A HARD HT.-Said a preacher once, Fell
low-sinners, if you were told that by going to
the top of those stairs yonder pointing to a
ricketty pair at one end of the church, you
might secure your eternal salvation, really be-
lieye hardly any of you would try it. But let
any man proclaim that there were five hundred
dollars in gold there for you, and III be bound
there would be such getting up stairs as you
never did see."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-08-02

a PRINTERnot longsince, having been flung
by his sweetheart, went to the Office to commit
suicide with the 'shooting-stick.' The thing
wouldn't 60 of. The devil, wishing to pac-
ify him, ted him to 60 into the sanctum, where
the editor was writing duns to delinquent sub
seribers. He says that picture of despair re-
conciled him to his fate.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-08-02
TO THE PUBLIC.

r WOULD most respectfully invite attention 70
i the fact that am now prepared to take
Life Size Photographs
either from life or small pictures.
PHOTOGRAPHS taken from the smallest TO tho
largest size, and finished in IsK or CoLoRs on mod
crate terms.
BY giving me call and allowing me 70 do your
work in the manner above stated, you will confer
favor on one who will appreciate your kindness.
FRAMES Of all kinds and sizes gotten up 10
l.. DINKLE.
May 10, 1855.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-08-02

An old minister enforced the necessity of
difference Of opinion by argument -" Now, If
everybody had been Of my opinion, they would
all have wanted my old woman" One Of the
deacons, who sat just behind him, responded
g Yes, and if everybody was Of my opinion, no
body would have her
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-08-02

a." Vegetable pills!' exclaimed an old lady
" Don't talk to meof such stuff. The best veg
etable pill ever made is an apple dumping
for destroying gnawing in the stomach there.
Is nothing like it; it can always be relied on. 3"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-08-02

The latest case of Incidence is related of a
man named John Hole, who was so lazy that
in writing his name he used simply the letter
J and then punched hole through ire paper
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-08-02
An Incident.

An Incident.
A REB, who had long languished on the
sweets Of forced idleness, consequent upon
his occupation having terminated with Lees
surrender, began to look about him for sOme-
thing to be, to DO, or to suffer Thinking him.
self sufficiently reconstructed, he applied for
work at one Of the Departments, presided over
by a Federal officer.
"Have you been in the rebel service ?" he
asked.
Yes, sir, was the reply.
" In any battles %
About eighteen pitched battles, sir"
Ever kill any Yankees ~
No, sir; never killed any"
How do you know that p
"Well, couldn't kill any of them
"Why was that %
Because they were all in the rear specula-
ting; but guess I Stayed about a thousand
Dutch and Irish"
We did not learn whether the candor Of this
reb secured him place or not, but it certain
ly was deserving Of some recognition.
INorfo,k TirgiHioa.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-08-02

IF young man spends two hours with a
young lady every night, and her old folks don't
make any fuss about it, and his old folks don't
make any fuss about it, the two young folks
may be said to be engaged.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-08-02
PuO1CGRAPHs,

4 F. SMITH would respectfully announce
n the Ladies and Gentlemen cf Vnariestown
and vicinity, that he has just completed New
Sky-light Gallery on Main street, opposite inc
Carter House, where he Is prepared 10 execute
every
Style Of Picture
known to the art Satisfaction guaranteed IN
every instance.
Old Daguerreotypes and otherpictures copied.
and enlarged to any size desired, and finished
in manner-to make them as good as If taken
from life.
Rosewood and Gilt Frames made to or
der. The public are cordially invited to call
and examine specimens.
Charlestown, May II, 1866.-3m
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-08-02

Adams Express Agency.
II. L. HEISKELL has been appointed Agent
for Adams Express Company at Charlestown,
and gives attention to the forwarding and re-
ceiving of Goods, Packages, Money, &c, &c.
The Express Office is at my Store-room three
doors West of Sapington Hotel.
Special attention given to this branch of bus
mess.
November Q, 1865.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-08-02

Coakley Brothers,
IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN
Leather s. Shoe Findings.
No. 1s g. Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland
WE HAVE on hand good selection of SHOE
w FINDINGS and LEATHER, such as
Spanish, Slaughter and Hemlock Sole,
Skrting French and American Calf-Skins,
Kips, Splits, Buff Patent Leather, Morocco,
Sheep Skins, Kid Skins, Enamelled
Leather, Hastings Gallons, Webbs, Laces; also
Shoe Tools, Lasts, Sewing Machines, &C.,
which we will sell at the lowest marketprices. All
orders from the Country promptly attended to-
C0AKLEY BROTHERS,
Nov 80, '65.-1y. l6 S. Calvert st. BALTIC.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-08-02
NATIONAL EXPRESS
AND
TRANSFORMATION Company.

HAyIyG been appointed agent for the S.tional
II Express and transportation Company at this
point respectfully solicit for Il the patronage OF
the business community. The Office is at the store
room Of d. Humphreys Go:
Mr.. JAMES w. CAMPBELL viii be In resdi-
ness to receive goods and give information Of rsks
&c. DAVID hCHEnhL'S'
May 10, lsse-tf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-08-02
pancathartioonized oldRye whiskey,

Papcatharticonized Old Rye Whiskey,
IMPLICATED or Depurated for medical or So
i J cial uses by the Pancatharficon," invented
and patented June II, 1862, by
JOHN E. WILSON, baltimore, Nd,
In barrels demijohns bottles, DC. For sale BY the
Agent, on the Northwest corner of Howard and
Camden streets, nearly opposite Camden Station of
Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road. @zD- None genuine
that has not the Patentee and Agents signature on
each label.
JOHN E. WILSON.
gs-Its purity has been fully tested as per the
annexed certificates of analysis:
CERTIFICATES.
From careful Chemical Analysis of Superior Old
Rye Whiskey, Paneatharticoni=edI By
JOHN E.. WILSON of
baltimore.
This Whiskey is characterized by the absence of
heavy Fusil Oil, Sugar, end Poisonous Metallic COM
pounds, and by retaining its ethereal oderous oil
untainted. 1t has the chemical composition of a
pure, carefully defeated Rye Whisky. !.
State Assayer, Is Boylston street.
Boston, Mass, 23d August 1862.
Having made careful chemical ANALYSIS of the
Pancatharticonzed Old Rye Whskey of Mr. John
f. WILSON, Baltimore am pleased to state that ii is
entirely free from fus oil, metallic salts or other
matters in any way detrimental to health In aro-
ma, richness and deicacy of flavor, il cannot be
surpassed Respectfully yours,
G.. A. LIEBIG, N. D.,
analytical Chemist.
Baltimore, July &c, 1862.
Careful chemical analysis of four kinds of Wits
keys-Superior Old Rye Whiskey. Superior Old
Bourbon Whiskey, Superior Old Wheat Whiskey,
Superior Old Corn Observation-Disclosures
by means of the patent apparatus invented by John
f. Wilson, Of Baltimore, Nd, have shown them to
be entirely free from the heavy fusil oils and from
the poisonous metallic compounds often found in
Whiskeys.
They retain the ETHEREAL Products, entirely free
from any faint produced by injured gram or care
less fermentation, and being unmodifed by the use
of sugar, are remarkably pure products of delicate
chemical operations. Respectfully.
A. A. HAYES, NJ. D.,
State Assayer l6 Boylston street.
Boston, Mass, 23d August, 1862.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-08-02
RE4DEM4DE CLOTHING,
NOTIONS.

These goods have been purchased in Philadelphia
for Cash, and will be sold at short profits. We ex-
tend general invitation to all to examine stock.
b. $. MCINTYRE,
June IA, 1866. A. RALST0N.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-08-02
John j. SANBORN,

COMMISSIONER of Recorders Court Of Jefer-
\ son County, w. Va, will attend TO the exam
inaiion and statement Of accounts Of hduciaries,
brought before him for settlement, at his Once In
ton Hotel.
June Il, 186s-lm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-08-02

Stove Store and Tin Shop.
TTNHE undersigned keeps constantly on hand an
assortment of the most approved
STOVES, TIN WARE, DC,
At his Shop on Main Street, Charlestown Every
thing usually manufactured and kept in a Tin Shop
can be had by giving me call, and at the most
reasonable prices.
10 House Spouting, Jobbing and Repairing,
done on short notice. ALBERT MILLER.
August 81, 1865.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-08-02

From careful Chemical analysis Of Superior OLE
Rye Whiskey, Paneafhorficoni.ed bv
JOHN E.. WILSON of
baltimore
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-08-02

GPAINS PATENT BARREL CHURN. This is
- an improvement on the old Barrel Churn.-
Inc dash can be taken out as to scour and clean
the ehurn. sizes sold by
June IL. RANSOM & DUKE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-08-02

CHAkLkSIOWN, VIRGINIA.
DEL1EvING that we have one Of the largest
I'D and best selected ssoFtments of this class ever
in this vaf1ey-and that we possess advantages
which enable rs to sell - lon ~ the Wzolssals
Houses Of Baltimore We therefore respectfully so
lcit your orders, and hope, by diligent attention
to the requirements Of the Trade 10 merit eontin
uance of your patronage.
Our Stock consists, in part Of
Imported q American Cutlery.
Door Plate, Screw Chest, Trunk and Pad Locks.
Strap, Hook, Butt, Shutter and 7 Hinges. Screws;
Screw Spring and Chain Bolts. Files, Rasps, Bra
ces and Bits; Augurs, Chisels Levels, Planes, Be.
wells, Rules; Cross-Cut, Hand, Wood, Compass and
Whip Saws; Hatchets, Hammers, AIDES, Axess
Compasses, and Boring Machine. Anvils, Sledges,
Bellows, Screw Plates, vises Tire Blenders, Screw
Wrenches, Drawing Knives, Jack Screws, Forks,
Shovels, Chains, Hamee, Rakes, Briar and Grain
Scythes, Mill Scoops, Mattoeks, Picks, Hoes, Bril-
die Bits, Buckles, Rings, Pad Trees, Turrets, Post
Hooks, Ornaments, Spurs, Curbs. Coffin Trim
mings, and Cabinet Hardware. Trowels, Pulleys,
Tape Lines, Punches, Lasts and Shoe Findings.-
Nails, Spikes, Horse and Mule Shoes and Nails;
also Iron of all kinds. Brooms, Brushes and Cor
dage.
Thankful for past favors, we respectfully solicit
orders for the above named goods
DAVID HUMPHREYS co.
March 90, 1850.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-08-02

FINHE fastest styles of Hoop Skirts at manufac-
4 turers' prices, at
April2s. NJ BEHREND BRO 4 co,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-08-02
JOHN E. WILSON
CERTIFICATES.

Gss-Its purity has been fully tested as per tn
annexed certificates of analysis:
Des Arc citizen., 1866-08-25
But as a desert courser

But as desert courser
 Bears his master from the fray, So the pillows bore their hero
 On their foaming crest that day, Forth plunged the gallant Deerhound To snatch him from the wave, For the hand that ruled the tempest Was stretched above the brave. BEECHMoRE, 1866.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-08-25

nGG-The number of languages spoken is 3,064. The number of men is about equal td women. The average of human life is thirty three years. One-quarter die before the age ofseven. One-halfbefcre the age of ofseventeen. To every one thousand perhaps, one only reaches one hundred years. To every ono hundred only nine reach sixty-6ve years; and not more than one in five hundred reaches the age of eighty years. There are on earth 1000, ,000,0 900 of inhabitants. Of these 33,- 333, ,333 die every year, 7,780 every hour, and sixty every minute--or one every second.-- These losses are about balanced by an equal number of births. The married are longer lived than the single; and above all thosc W ho observe a sober conduct. Tall men live lon- ger than short ones. Women have moro chances of life previous to the age of fifty years than men,. fewer after The number of marriages is in proportion of seventy-five td one-hundred. Marriages are more frequent after the equinoxes--t that is, during the months of June and December. Those born in spring are generally more robust than others = Births and deaths are more frequent by night than by day. Number of men capable of bear ing arms is calculated at one-fourth of tho population.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-08-25
NUMBER 26.
LUCK
BY JOSH BILLINGS.

I don't believe in 'good luck" or '.bad luck" being branded on mans brow at his borning. that he haz got tew wear, az dogg dug collar, without knowing whi.
 Thare iz sich a thing, (in words,) az good luck, so thare iE sich thing, az energy, pluck, and endurance, that prompts man tew pom toon swamp, rather than git stuck in it and thare iz sich thing az bad luck that prompts aman to git his house insured, for 2b hundred and 50 dollars, the next day after it gifts burnt up
 never hay herd enny boldly who waz prog porous in their enterprises giv tho credit ov it tew good luck; but have known thousands ov men tew spend awl the day long, in a cor ner grosery, bragging about their bad luck
 Good luck iz like virtue, something tew be gained, and bad lux izsumething tew be gain ed too, but it iz like bad kold, that man must expekt tew gain, if he iz careless enuff to sleep Gin cleudy night,) in 10 aker lot that aint fenced in.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-08-25

| 7hc Gable Medium of Pedce.--It is pleas ant now, after all the fever and uncertainty of the undertaking have merged themselves in the quiet satisfaction of complete success, to sit down and estimate the precousness of the thing we have gained The long, long battle has been fought, and we are now at liberty to survey the fair dominions which have been won. It is true the noble band who have gained this victory for us are just about to re- new their toll, designing to fetch up the bro- ken cable of last year. and carry in state of completion to the farther shore. But the pub l lie are satisfied to know that the Atlantic is no l longer fatal barrier to the electric inter change of thought. The gulf is bridged over whether it is by one bridge or two. That which past generations only dreamed of in the idle tales of magic and romance--that which for twenty years has been but an idea, is at length an accomplished fact. Ofthe manifold results to be accomplished it were hard to speak. This is more than the mere connec- tion oftwo countries. Such is the distribution of land and water on the surface of the globe that the wires which now traverse the Atlantic may be said to place all the nations of the world in electric communication with each | other. How great is the charm, as well as 1 the practical value, of this instantaneous com munication! Our readers may soon reckon on the pleasure of seeing on their breakfast table every morning an epitome ofthe leading events which transpired on the previous day throughout the globe. The telegraph office will become the great brain of the world, to which will be ransmittedby by an instantaneous influence, intelligence of that which takes | place at the remetest extremities It is al- most impossible to think of these results as 1 being in the nature of mere commercial speculation. And yet we cannot but rej oice that those who have incurred large pecuniary responsibilities in this matter are now about 10 reap a rich reward They we'll deserve it. Happily the terrible financial embarrassments of the last few months hayenot prevented the carrying out of this cosmopolitan enterprise. year of commercial disaster is in some sense redeemed by this brilliant conclusion of q long pending adventure The electric squadron has won its. s.yctory the ''click, click of the telegraph instrument tells us that Britain and Columbia are whispering to each other across | the dark, deep waters, and that the daily tele- grams of Canning 10 Glass; have pioneered the way for messages of peace and goodwill to distant continents. Let us hope that as nations thus become more and more united in the bonds ofmutual intercourse, they will un- derstand each other better and quarrel less. 4 couId De cruel peruersson of he Attontie cable that HShoula eDer GetAe medium ofa decldrutioa of 1 ,odr
Des Arc citizen., 1866-08-25

THE Coop WIFE -How much ofths world $ happiness and prosperity is contained in the compass of these two short words! Her inhu- ence is immense The power of wife for good or evil is altogether irresistible. Home must be the seat of happiness or it must be forever unknown. good wife is to q man wisdom and endurance A bad one is confu- sion, weakness, discontinue and despair. No condition is hopeless when Q wife possesses frmness, decision, energy and economy There is no outward prosperity that can eoun- teract indolence, folly and extravaganza at home. No spirit can long resist bad domes- tic influences. Man is strong but his heart is not adamant. He delights in enterprise and action, but to sustain him he needs tranquil mind and whole heart. He expends his whole moral force in the conflicts ofthe world. His feelings daily lacerated to the utmost point of endurance by perpetual collisions, ir- ritation and disappointment To recover his equanimity and composure, home must be.to him Q place of repose, ofpeace, of cheerful ness, of comfort; and his soul reuews it's strength, and again goes forth with fresh wig or to encounter the labor and troubles of the world But if at home he finds no rest, and is there met by a bad temper, sullenness, or gloom; or is assailcd by discontent, complaint and reproach, the heart breaks, the spirits are crushed, hope yanishes, and the man sinks into total despair.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-08-25
The noble Alabama

AHe uOUle AlaDdrnG
 Was sinking as he stood, Her cross end stars still hying,* Her bulwarks stained with blood, Down with her band of martyrs, She settled to her doom, While the coward cannon thundered+ Above her living tomb.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-08-25

Uorse-cleaaiag 6y Machinery At the works of the Manchester Carriage Company, ut Pendle- ton, there is now in operation novel system of cleaning horses by steam brushing ma- chine, invented by Mir. Haworth. The idea is derived from the revolving brush which many hair-dressers have had in use. In the lower stable-yard at Pendleton there ia large shed, where dozen horses can be cleaned at one time. Along the centre of the roof is D long shaft, from which hang several endless straps. Each strap gives motion to q horizon tai pole, at one end of which is a conical brush that rotates rapidly. On q horse being bro t into the stable, after his three hours work he is taken to this shed and man applies to him tho machine brush In about halfan hour the animal is thoroughly cleaned and only the head requires finishing ny hand. The clean ing effected by the machine is much more searching and eifectual than the most diligent hand-currying can possibly be, and to the ma .jority of animals the greater cleanliness of thcir skins, as well as the improved circulation of the blood which is produced by the machine brush, appear to be acceptable. Most horses undergo the operation quietly and patiently, but in some animals timidity is produced by the rattle of the machinery. In a large es- tablishment the result of the adoption of this invention is the economy of labor which re- suits from it. Under the old system man was thought to have done fair day s work if he cleaned ten or dozen horses, but by the machine he can clean thirty in the same time and with considerable less bodily labor. When it is remembered that from Pendeton several hundred horses are daily sent out to work, it will be seen an important saving in money is effected by the employment of this new pro cess.--Manchester Englana) Examiner.