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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
WHY people go to Church.

The motives which induce different people
to 60 to church on Sunday, or any other day,
are diverse, and in any particular case rather
difficult to determine. In the words of poetic
correspondent, some go to spend an hour of idle
time some to hear the new organ, and some to
criticisc the preacher. Some go to show their
bonnets, some to see their friends, some to fiirt:
Some go to gossip with their neighbors, and
some as respite from their labors; some go
from an inward sense Of duty, and some from
an outward sense Of beauty. Some go to church
because they're made to, and some go there be-
cause they're 'fraid to lido otherwise, we sup
pose.1 Some 60 to sing, some go to sleep. some
90 to gaze, and some to weep. But of all this
mixed and thronging crowd, Joining in the re-
sponscs loud, how many Of them, on Sabbath
day, go there to hear, to heed and pray7 Echo
answers. How many ?"gst irah i'a
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
A Faithful Negro.

When the Federal forces were about to take
possession Of Lynchburg, Immediately after the
surrender Of General Lee, Mr.. j. j. Irby, of
that city, entrusted to his colored man, York,
$500 in gold to hide forhim. York dug hole
and hid it in the ground. After the Yankees
had been in the city sometime, and all fear CT
rapine had vanished, Mr. Irby called on York
for the money Upon searching where he sup
posed he had hid it, it was nowhere to be found,
and after a long search it was given up for lost.
But few days since, while hoeing in his gar
den the faithful negro was delighted to find that
he had stumbled upon the long lost treasure,
every dollar of it being found.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
Dust.

A few Sabbaths since, Eda was, at her own
request, allowed to 60 to Sabbath school for
the first time. and there she learned the start
ling intelligence that she was made of dust
Little Eda's mind was fully impressed with the
importance of the great truth, as was cvinced
by her frequent reference to the subject in the
shape Of questions answerable and unanswera-
bic. This morning, however, she propounded
a stunnsr which " brought down the house. =
Intently watching her mother sweeping, as II
to learn the art she must finally practice, say
inc not word her eyes rested upon the little
pilc of dirt accumulated by the mothers broom.
Just as the dirt was to be swept into the street,
the little philosopher burst forth: Ma ma
WHY don't YOU save the dust to make some more
little girls?"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
VIRGTNTA FREE PRESS.
TERMS.

EJ-The FREz Pass is psblished weekly at T,oo
Doi'nrs aHd F9fy Cents per aEnaH "a adranee.
lzs- Ope Dollar and fyfty Cents for ear months.
ss- The terms Of advertising are. for square,
(tea liucsl or lsss One DoEar and Fifty Cents for
three insertions--larger ones in the same proper
zion Each continuance Thiry.ere Cents.
cS~No advertisement to be considered by the
N0lih or year unless specified on the Manuscript,
or previously agreed upon between the parties.
r5- An advertisement not marked on the copy
Tor specified number ofnsertons viii be continued
zat.l ordered out and payment exacted accordingly
G-3- RuGrLAR ADyEErIsEN-Nrs.-TO To avoid any
Misunderstanding on the part of the Annual Adver
tser it is proper 20 state distinctly that their pri
v.iegs only extends to their Immediate business
Real Estate Legal and all other advertisements sent
by thc1a to be additional charge, and no varia-
Ul2.
a-a- Obituary Notices of more than five lines win
De charged tor.
JOB WORK--Posters, Sale Bills, Circulars,
cards. &C., executed promptly, neatly, and at fair
prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
Home Life.

Home Life.
Even as the sunbeam Is composed Of milli-
ons of minute rays, the home light must DO
constituted Of little tenderncsses, kindly looks,
sweet laughter, gentle words, loving counsels;
IL must not be like the torch blaze Of unnat-
ural excitement, which is easily quenched, but
like the serene light which burns as safely IN
the dry east wind as in the stillest atmosphere.
Let each bear tho others burden the while !;
let each cultivate the mutual confidence which
is a gift capable Of increase and improvement,
aud soon it will be found that kindness will
spring up on every side, displacing constitution
al unsuit.bilty, want Of mutual knowledge
even as we have seen sweet violets and prim-
roses dispelling the gloom of the gray sea
rocks
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08

Cows
Give more or less milk, according TO tho
prussian Agricultural animals in proportion
to the quantity Of water taken by them.-
A COW which produces little or no milk is sat
isfcd with eight or ten quarts Of water, or less,
per day as soon, however, as she begins to
give milk, she will consume twenty or moro
quarts per day. Tie quantity Of milk produ-
ced is said to be in proportion to the quantity
of water swallowed BY the COW. When cows
are kept in the open air, pasturing, it has been
observed that those which most frequently 60
to the water are those which yield the most
milk. Stall-fed COWS produce nearly twenty
five per cent. less milk than others, because
dry forage contains not the same large propor-
tions OF water as pasture feed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
Woman.

woman.
In every situation woman has more cause OF
grief than man, and suffers more than he
Man has his strength and the exercise of his
power he is busy, goes about, occupies his at
tention thinks, looks forward TO the future, and
finds consolation in il but the woman stays at
home, remains face to face with her sorrow,
from which nothing distracts her; she descends
to the very depths Of the abyss it has opened,
measures It. and often fills it with her VOWS and
tears. To feel, to love, to suffer, to devote her
self will always be the text Of the life Of wo-
man
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
High Cultivation.

The Maine Farmer, alluding to the subject
of "high cultivation" so much talked Of and
written about, says that there is much moro
talk than improvement. A man looks over his
farm, of many acres, and finds tho whole needs
aid, but not being able, at once, to render it to
all portions, makes no particular effort 10 i'm
prove any part. The right way-rght because
alone practicable-is to commence with few
acres at time Get these in good heart the
first year, and the increased product from them
will aid in experimenting on another section
the succeeding year. In this way the farm
will soon become renovated, and, properly car
ed for, will not run down again rs ''long as
grass grows and water runs"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08

6 The Boys In Blue"

In two ways the radicals are heaping gross
insults upon the soldiers who faithfully dis
charged their duties in the field. First, by as
serting that the negroes won the final battles
and saved the Union. Second, by dressing up
a set of Plug Uglies, drilling them for the pur-
pose of resisting the laws and enforcing mob
DEGREES in the regulation Of municipal affairs
andcalling them ''the boys in blue" ."-Hartford
Times.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
rhe virginia. Tobacco CROP.

The Richmond Wing says that the Virginia
tobacco crop has turned ont well, the quantity
being considerable and Inequality good. Near
ly every farmer whose land admitted of it has
raised tobacco, and as this is the great money
crop of Virginia, the Whig anticipates that by
the sale of their tobacco the farmers will be
placed in good financial position, and can be-
gin their agricultural labors next year under
better prospects.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08

A BEAUTIFUL ANswER.--A little girl In
Yorkshire once, when water was scarce, saved
as much rain water as she could and sold it TO
the washerwomen for cent bucket, and in
this way cleared nearly five dollars for the mis-
sionary society When she brought it to tho
secretary she was not willing TO tell her name.
"But must put down where it comes from"
said he .'Call it, thcn," said the little girl,
.rain from Heaven"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
POETICA l..
WHO SHALL JUDGE3

Who shall Judge man from manners!
Who shall know him by his dress?
Paupers may be fit for princes,
Princes fit for something less.
Crumpled shirt and dirty jacket
Maybe clothe the golden ore
OF the deepest thoughts and feelings
Satin vests could do no more.
There are springs of crystal nectar
Ever yelling out Of stone,
There are purple buds and golden
Hidden, crushed, and oyergrown:
God, who counts by souls, not dresses,
Loves and prospers you and me,
While he values thrones the highest,
But as pebbles in the sea.
Man upraised aboveshis fellows,
Oft forgets his fellows then;
Masters, rulers, lords remember
That your meanest hinds are men;
Men by labor, men by feeling,
Men by thought, men by fame,
Claiming equal rights TO sunshine,
In mans ennobling name.
There are foam-embroidered oceans,
There are little weed-clad rills;
There are feeble inch-high saplings,
There are cedars on the hills.
God, who counts by souls, not stations,
Loves and prospers YOU ana me
For, TO Him, all vain distinctions
Lie as pebbles in the sea.
Toiling hands alone are builders
OF nations wealth or fame;
Titled laziness is pensioned,
Fed and fattened on the same;
BY the sweat of others foreheads,
Living only to rejoice.
While the poor mans outraged freedom
Yainly lifted up its voice.
Truth and justice are eternal,
Born with loveliness and light,
Secret wrongs shall never prosper
While there is a sunny right;
God, whose world-heard voice Is singing
Boundless love TO you and me,
Sinks oppression with its titles,
As pebbles in the sea.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08

Governor Humphreys of Mississippi, in view
Of the precarious health of Mr.. Davis, has re-
commended the legislature to appoint one or
more commissioners to proceed to Washington,
TO solicit President johnson to release Mr. Davis
on parole or bail
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
s.,t and Ashcs for Horses.

Those keeping horses should, twice-a-week,
throw in handful to each ofsalt and ashes. Mix
them by putting in three parts Of salt to ono
Of ashes. Horses relish this, and it viii keep
their hair soft and fine. 1t will prevent bots,
collie. etc. A little ground sulphur mixed with
salt and ashes, and given once in two or three
weeks, is also beneficial. All domestic animals
will be thus benefited,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
Suffrage.

Forney has letter over the signature Of
" Occasional" announcing that on the reassem-
bling of Congress the bill conferring the right
of suffrage on the negroes in the District of
Columbia will be Immediately passed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08

1t is not work that kills men; it is worry.
Work is healthy; you cannot put more on a
man than he can bear. 1t is not the revolu-
ton that destroys the machinery, but the fric'
ton. Fear creates acids; but love and trust
are sweet juices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08

A Petersburg tobacco merchant advertises
largely in the South his ' Carolina Bello Scotch
snuff" with an engraving representinga beau
tifu young lady indulging in the pleasant habit
of +" "dipping."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
OIL YESy

HAVING taken out AuctiOneers License, viii
attend 10 selling Real and Personal Property
anywhere in the County, on reasonable terms. In
my absence call on John kOonee. Please give me
a call Satisfaction guaranteed.
j. ID. POTTERFIELD.
Harner,s Ferry. W. Va. October 4, '66-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08

ely loo," is played by any number OF per-
sons. The players names are written near to-
gether on sheet of paper, and small lump
of sugar is laid on each. The owner OF the
lump on which the fly first lights loses or wins
AS has been FIRST agreed on.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
MEMS WEAR.

OUR stock Of CLOTHS, CASSDIERES, and
I J SATTINETS, and Goods suitable for Boys,
Homade CaSSimereS, Grey and DTab Linsey, is lar
ger than we have heretofore had. and viii be sold
to suit the times. kEARSLEl 4 SHEEREk.
Ssnt. 81.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
A Card

Mr. R. H. Henderson publishes card in the
Baltimore Evening Transcript, announcing him
self as a joint editor and proprietor Of that pa
per with Wm. II. Nelson, Esq, the former
sole proprietor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
THE SCHOOL FOR YOUNG
LADIES,
Ia CharlestOWm,

TNDER the care Of the undersigned, will be re-
1 sumed on Monday the 10th day of September
next.
COURSE or STUDIES, AND TERMS:
Primary CLAsS.-Spelhng, Reading. Wri-
ting, Primary Arithmetic, Geography and
History, per session, w
JUNIOR Class Reading Definitions, Arith-
metie. Geography and Atlas, Common
School History, Grammar, Composition,
and Writing, w
SENIOR CLAss.-Arithmetic, Reading, WTi-
ting, Grammar, Composition, Ancient and
Modern Geography and History, Univer-
sal History, Natural Philosophy, AstronO-
my. Chemistry, Mythology, Mental Phi
losophv, History of English Literature,
Evidences of Christianity, ..................S20 90
The course embraces Latin,
Music on the Piano.
An extra charge for fuel for each session Of rs
Boarding will be provided on application 10 the
subscriber. Payment one half in advance.
The second session will commence February lst,
1867 and close the last Friday in june
ROBERT T. BROWN.
Charlestown, July II, 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08

John Freedom, a colored man of New Bed
ford, has been drawn as juror of the Supreme
Court of Massachusetts,.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08

Sawdust pills would effectually cure many
of the diseases with which mankind are afaict-
ed, if every individual would make his own
sawdust.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
THE RICHMOND WHIG.

This old and popular journal is advertised
for sale by the proprietors. They announce
that the sale is with the view of terminating
the existing partnership in the paper, the num-
Der of partners to which is very much increas-
ed by the death of the late Thomas NJ. Bondu-
rant. Of Duokiugham, whose heirs became
owners of his interest The Wing is offered
at private sale until Thursday, the 22d of No
vember, when, if not previously sold, it will be
sold at public auction to the highest bidder, at
the Whig Office.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
TAX NOTICE

TJNIIE Books of the Assessor have been made out,
and are now in the hands of the Sheriff for
collection Prompt payment Of the Taxes due Will
be required wM. RUSH, Sheriff
I viii be in kABLETowN on WedResday, at Rip
PON on Thur.ddp, and at CHSRLESrOwN on Friday,
of each week, for the collection of the above.
I W. P0TTERFIELD,
Oct. II, lS66-5t Deputy Sheriff
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08

1t was very misery old woman, who, with
her last breath, blew out an inch. Of candle,
saving as she did so, 81 can see to die in the
dark"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08

We know girl, says Punch, 50 industrious
that when she has nothing else to do she knits
her brows. 7-r 9 -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
j. ~. HAINES,

cNnOO A YEAR made by any one with
SZUUU Sl5-Stencil Tools. No experience
necessary. The Presidents, Cashiers, and Treasu-
rers Of Banks indorse the circular. Sent free
with samples. Address the American Stencil Tool
Works, Springfield. Vermont
August g. lS66-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
JEFFERSON
Young Ladies' Institute.

YTIHE next Session Of my School for Young La
dies will commence on Wednesday seP'e"'-
Der u, 1866.
Being provided with competent Assistants, every
advantage for thorough course in English, Music,
and lhe Languages will be afforded. The course OF
study embraces Latin.
Particular attention will be paid to Music, and
Pupils will be required to play at the Musical Sol
rees which will be given once in two months, when
the friends of the Pupils can have an opportunity
to Judge of their progress
Address
MRS A. NJ FORREST,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08

TTNDER the care of the undersigned, viii be re-
sumed on Monday the 10th day of September
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08

tE8-The FsEz Pass is pablished weekly at T'O
Doi,,rs and Fifiy Cenis per aHnaH' "a G6raaee.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1866-07-19

To prepare for such cvcntuali,ies, non
Austrian Germany would be forced to
seek new p1iats Rdppui, and then
would disappear the last vestige of the
influence which Austria exercises in the
Confederation.
The political and national Importance
Of Eenctis, when viewed in the line of
Napoleon's ambition. is just what makes
his ultimate interference in the present
struggle the more probable. The ma
tionaliiy Of Italy is never secure while
Austria shelters her power within the
qnadrilatcral. France may at any mo.
mcnt be called upon to make GOOD her
guarantees of 1859 Austria expelled
from Vcnetia, French influence is not
only paramount in all Italy, but middle
Germany and Switzerland would be in
some measure united with the " Grand
Empire" The stakes 20 he won are
tcuiptiug alike TO an,hl'iar aud the nc
mories OF tho rcst aud N-r"lao- viii
scarce have the sublime v.r:ue TO de
clire entering the lists. wh-, he -rrner
time rrivcs-PhT" 4
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1866-07-19
/ D,

On July 10th, Mrs. RACHEL HYATT,
consort of the late Nathaniel Hyatt of
Fox township, aged S6 years, s months
aud 10 days.
Mrs. Hyatt was born in Cheshire,
Mass, but came with her parents when
quite young to Albany county n, Y.
Her father was brave soldier in the
Revolutionary war, aud was one who
ferried across the river, the wounded of
Bunker Hill. After her marriage she
aud her husband emigated from Mont,
Somery county n. Y. to Elk county Pa.
and lived since they came, on the same
spot where they died. She was a con.
sistant member Of the Baptist church
aud died enjoying a bright hope Of
heaven, She leaves four children who
deeply appreciate their loss, and can
fully sympathize with the writer of
Mount Vernon;
Dearest mother thou hast left us,
Here thy loss We deeply feel,
But It's God that hath berefs us,
He can all our sorrow heal.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1866-07-19
10 Bods';::E.

| There arc hundreds OF good mc II in
the party Of the opposition who Joined
1t tor no other reason than Lrcause they
thought it necessary IL hold up the
hands of the government in time Of
civil war, Though we doubt the lusic
which took them into the r,.uks OF the
abUlitionistS, there can be uo doubt Of
the patriotic rlotiye which governed
them. Such men, who saw IA the late
wal a supreme effort ior The restoration
Of umiun. now stsnd ashast at ,he roii,i.
cai Programme OF the Icvoiutionisls.-
Too late, they iiud cut the true cLaIac.
ter ot their be6.it,lo"s. Th,y are ask.
ed tO Suiroit m,s>u!.S n;,Il,d to
indefinitely roSPcIe Ini,u. Now
that the South ha, submi;lcl to
the conditions cxac,ci at the clos. If
the war, i. is sought to ic,ce upon her
at the point Of thc Layonet the crack.
Drained aucica of the madmeu who arc
determined 10 turn her onc half tue
territory Of the couulry 10 the DONNA.
ton Of the lack race.
When by the votes of the people Of
Northern States the present Congress
and Legislatures were chosen the ques.
tons of to day were in embryo. They
were in the course of abolition CESSATION,
but not made manifest Now, all dis
guise has been thrown of. Mr. Sum-
ner has been delivered. Negro equal.
ty aud negro suffrage are proclaimed
from the housetops. Il does not lie in
the mouth Of any moa to sag thGt he can
rO'e tie Republican ticket 0md not cote
directly J1r these mcaSUreS. There can
be no dodging. Every man in his in,
divlaual capacity, every State officer and
every State. aud every Federal officer
elected by the people or the States, are
now brought to that verge where argu.
ment ends in action. 1t is Yes or No
and nothing else will answer
We think that the abolitionists. in
stoking all upon this single throw, have
made fatal venture, We are bound
to believe that in every State, where tho
people have an opportunity to vote, the
whole fabric u abolition frenzy win m.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1866-07-19
.fddreSS TO the People.

TO the People Of tie United States -
Dangers threaten. The Constitution
the citadcl-.ot our libertieS-is directly
assailed. Tie future is dark, unless
the people will comc to the rescue.
In this hour Of peril, National Union
should be tie watchword of every true
man.
As csscktial TO National Union We
must maintain unimpaired the rights,
the dignity, and the equality of the
States, including the rights of represeL-
tation in Congress, and the exclusive
right Of each State to govern its own
domestic concerns, subject only to the
Constitution of the United States.
After a uniform construction of the
Constitution for more than half centu-
-, the assumption Of new and arbitrary
powers in the Federal Government is
sub'ersive of Of our system and destruo,
tive ofliberty.
A free Interchange Of opinion aud
Lind feeling between the citizens of the
States is necessary to the perpetuity of
the Union. At present eleven States
aresexcludod from the National Couu
Ill. For seven long months the present
congress as...porsistcatly denied. any
Arsht ofrepresentation to the people of
these Estates. Laws affecting their
highest and dearest interests, have been
T,~Sal without their consent, aud in
al re.Ard Of the fInl,msutal' principle
o' G'c Government tn denial "f Up
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1866-07-19

all a tasted sour arter that. Ef Sails
daddy hadn't hollered out its time for
all 'onest folks to be in bed, / do believe
I'd staid all mite. Ye orter seed me
when l got hum. 1 pulled dad outer
bed and bugged him. / pulled marm
outer bed and hugged her. l pulled
ant Jane outer bed and hugged her.
l pulled the nigger servant outer bed
and hugged her. I roared and holler-
cd. L danced about and cut up more
capers. than you ever heard tell ov. till
dad thot | wns crazy and got rope to
tie me with. Dad" sez I, "Pm
cwinc to go for to get married" "Mar.
ried." bailed dad. Married /" souaI-
led, marin. Married! :" squeaked ant
Jane. Yes, married :" sez 7. Mar.
ried all over jined in wedlock; hooked
on for worser or for better, for life and
for death, TO Sal 1 am that very thing !;
me, Peter Sporum, Esquire" With
that up and telled them all about it
from Alpher to Omegar. They were
all mighty pleased and mighty willin',
aud | went to bed as proud as a young
rooster with his 6rst spurs. o, jekosi-
fat! didn't I feel tremendous govd, and
kept getting that way all mite. 1
didn't sleep wink, but kept rollin'
about and thiukin' till my cup ov hap
pincss was full, pressed down and run
ming over.
BENEZETTE.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1866-07-19
AD q r RE d.
BENEZETTE.

AT Centreville, June 4th, by Rev. l..
Little Mr.. RoBERT STEELE to MISS.
RACHEL WHITMILL, both of Shawmut,
Elk county Pa.
On Sunday, the 18th inst, at the
residence of the brides father, by tho
Rev. Sterrett, Mr.. JAMES HAaLRrY
to Miss. ALBINA Z. THAYER, both Of
RidgWay, Pa.
THUS have stepped off from the
path Of single blesseduess another
couple. They have the congratulations
and good wishes of the Printer.