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Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1866-01-18
SHMPTOMS :

The symptoms of Catarrh they generally
appear are ut first very slight. Persons find
they have cold, that they have frequent at
tncl<s, and are more sensitive tpthe changes OF
Temperature. In this condition. the nose may
be dry, or slight discharge, thin and acrid, al
terwards becoming thick aud adhesive. As the
disease becomes chronic, the discharges are in
crcaSed in quantity and changed in Duality;
they are now thick and heavy, and are hawked
or coughed of. The SecretiOns are offensive,
causing bad breath the voice is thick and ma
sal; the eyes are weak; the sense of the smell is
lessened or destroyed deafness frequently takes
place. Another common and important symp-
tom of Catarrh Is, that the person is obliged 10
clear his throat in the morning of 81 thick OF
Shiny mucus, which has fallen down from the
head during the night. When this takes place
the person may be sure that his disease ls on
its way to the lungs, and should loose no tirno
in urresting IL.
JrJ' The abore are 6ut ye,v orthe many Ctaturh
| Syiipt0nS.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1866-01-18

and only Machine that will do all kinds of fam
ily sewing. 1t makes the intcrluckcd stitch
will sew on all kinds ofcloth and with all kinds
of thread. II can Hem, Fell, Bind, Braid, cord,
Gcther, Tuck and Quit, and has capacity for II
great variety of Ornamental work. This Is not
the only machine that can hem, fell, &C., but it
will do SO better than any other. The Letter
A." Family sewing Machine Is easily adjusted
for sewing either heavy or light tcXtures-any
thing from the running of n tuck in tarlitan, to
the making Ofun ONCrCOat-unN thing from Pilot
or Beaver CLOTH down to the sOftcSt GauZcs or
Gossainar Tissues, with ease and rapidity.
This machine Isl simple in its struction that
n child can learn to use 1t, ana having no liu-
biity to get out of ordcr--it Is ever ready to do
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-18
DIED.

On the 9Th instant. at 'Rch Woods near Charles
town. HERBERT LEE ALEXANDER, son Of the
late w. p, and Hannah Lee Alexander, in the 10th
year Of his age.
On Wednesday week in this place, DAVID LEE,
infant son of David and Martha L. Heck, aged
months and days.
On Sunday night last, in this town, EYELlNA 4,
daughter of Jonathan ii. and Mary A. Haines, aged
years and IA days.
"Called early, ere the ruthless hand oftime
Had stained thy spirit with shade Of crime;
Cannot thy spirit even now impart
Sweet consolation to the bleeding hearth
Cannot thy infant spirit from above
Say to thy parents, God afiiicts in lover
On the 18th instant, at Washington City, after a
severe illness Of several weeks, Mrs. JULIA 4.
BUSEY, wife Of Mr.. Isaac W. Buscy, formerly OF
Harper's Ferry-seed 40 years. months and ID
DAYS. Cut Off 10 the prime Of life, an exemplary
and devoted wife and mother, how sad and serious
the bereavement to the aectionate husband, TO the
grown sons and daughters, but especially 10 the
children of tender years to whom mothers love
and care are the chief charms Of light
and life of the household and Of the social circle.
The consoling reflection, however, is left to
the mourners, that the loved one is not lost-that
She died triumphant Christian death, with the
full assurance Of that reward which follows we'll.
spent life,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-18


Mr.. Benjamin Noyes, a correspondent of the
New York Times, who has been on a tour of
observation through aportion of Virginia, gives
favorable account of the tone of public sen
timent in the State He says:
Between Washington and Richmond and
afterwards, we omitted no opportunity to hear
political discussion, but from the beginning to
the end, the people were silent on those subjects,
unless we introduced them ourselves, and when
we did, they were amiable and reasonable in
language and sentiment.
awhile in Richmond | endeavored to find
out where to go to hear Southern talk, and |
expected to find all could listen to, but to my
surprise, though l visited stores, warehouses,
hotels, and roved around among the laborers
employed on the new buildings; | did not once
hear political subjects discussed"
He says, in conclusion after stating his efforts
to gather correct information:
"To my senses the evidence is irresistible
that could we shut the mouths of Northern
Radicals, Il have extended my Investigations
as far as Texas neither of whom, with few eX-
ceptions, periled personally much in the war,
and induce kind brotherly feeling in Con-
gresS so that they could legislate with the olive
branch, that the whole country, North and
South, would soon be bound together by ties
of confidence and kindred feeling. Until this
state of things is brought about, the political
commercial manufacturing and educational
interests of both sections will suffer"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-18
Fatal Shooting AFFAIR in Virginia.

We regret to announce that on last Monday
week, difficulty occurred at Oak Hill, in the
upper part of this county, which resulted in
the killing of one of our most worthy citizens,
Mr.. James L. Jones, formerly one of the JUS
tees of the county, by Mr.. NJ Buckncr Bayly,
commonly known as I" Buck" Bayly, mer-
chant at the above named place. The difficult
ty grew out of charge, on the part of Mr..
Jones, that Mr.. Bayly had been disloyal to the
South, and that he had, during the war, piloted
the Yankees tohis lAIr. Jones' house. ltseems
after a slight scutile between the parties Mr.
Bayly retrcated into his store, returned with a
pistol, with which he fired upon Mr.. Jones, the
ball entering his neck, ranged downware, and
lodged in his lungs, from the effects of which
he died in few hours. Owing to the high So
cial position of Mr.. Jones, who leaves wife
and nine small children, his death is universally
regretted in this community. Mr.. Bayy is
also a married man. He hasnot been arrested,
for we learn that he has fed to parts unknown
-Harrenion Va Sentinel.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-18
The Late Elections.

While the elections have gone against the
Conservatives, as we expected. the aggregate
maiorities have been considerably reduced In
1864, Lincoln carried Pennsylvania by ma
iority of 20,075, and in the vote last year for
Auditor General the Republican candidate had
a majority of 22,66O Geary's majority now
will not, it is supposed, exceed $4,000, perhaps
not 10000.
Iowa gave Lincoln majority of SS,071 in
1864, and last year, in test vote for Supreme
Judge the majority was 21,022 for the Repub-
lican candidate. The returns of the late cleo
ton indicate Radical majority of 1000 to g.
600. Quite a falling off
Indiana gave Lincoln in ga a majority of
20, 1S9, and the Republican candidate for Go
vernon 2O,SS3. The late majority will not, it
is supposed, exceed $4,000.
Ohio gave Lincoln SO, $50 majority, and in
the election for Governor last year gave Cox,
Republican, over Morgan, Democrat, MAORI
ty of 1896.
The present Republican majority will be, it
is thought, 45000-an extravagant estimate.
though short of Lincoln's majority.
If any comfort can be derived from this ex-
hibit our people are entitled to it. We should
be thankful for small favOrs, and, when the
smoke of battle clears away we may be the bet
ter able to see what has been accomplished
At present, however, the prospect is not very
MISUNDERSTANDING Virginidn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-18
THE AMENDMENT.

Since the disastrous result Of the late cleo
tons, some timid politicians and editors are
advising the Southern States to adopt the pro-
posed Constitutional amendments. We can
see nothing to be accomplished by this but de
graduation, and an incentive to further con-
tumely on the part of the Radicals
We should rather see the Southern States
unrepresented forever than 10 find them guilty
Of the meanness Of DISTINGUISHING their promi-
nent men and elevating the negroes in the way
proposed
The true course for the Southern States to
pursue is to recall such representatives as can
not take the oath, and send those whocan. In
that way they viii place the Radicals so deci-
dedly in the wrong that returning sense Of
justice on the part of the North must cventu-
ally bring mattersrght. No people ever gain
cd anything by establishment. The threat of
con6scation is idle; it is one which the maliS-
nants like Butler and Stevens viii never un-
dersake to carry into effect.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-18
County Convention.

We re-publish the following proceedings of the
Conservative County Convention, as the names of
the nominees are contained therein:
The Delegates to the County Convention assem-
bled in Charlest0wn Saturday last The meeting
was called to order BY Judge Kennedy, Chairman
of the State Executive Committee, who nominated
Mai. QUINN, as Chairman, and WALTER H. HER
RISGTON, Secretary.
A Committee on Organization and Credentials
was appointed, which reported: ROBT. II. Blk a,
President and WALTER L.HERRINGroS, Secretary.
The Convention then proceeded to ballot Tor can
didates, with the following result:
For Sheriff, JOSEPH WELSLANS,
"a CPk TRENT CT. GIDEON LEISENRlNG,
90 Recorder, THOMAS W. GREEN,
Assessor, JOHN L. ERWIN,
" Pros. Arorney. JOHN 0C0NNELL,
Treasurer, HIRAM SHAULL,
g Legislature, SOLOMON V. YANTIS,
CHARLES II. McCURDY
Mai Ouinn moved that the Executive Committee
appoint a Finance COmmittee-carried.
Judge Keunedy-the candidate for Secretary OF
State. was invited to address the Convention. The
Judge appeared and spoke earnestly and ably in be,
half of the Union, and the success of the National
Union party of West Virginia.
The Convention then adjourned.
X. II. BRUA, President.
W. l.. HERRrSGroS, Sec'y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-18
MARRIED.

In this place. on Tuesday morning last. by the
Rev. G. f. Amber, Capt. w. G. SHEERER and
Miss LIZZIE N. pow Frs, both Of this town.
On Tuesday, the 10th, by the Rev. VIM. Meredith,
f. HOLMES BOYD to Miss LILLE GOLDSBO-
ROUGH, daughter of Philip ?. cambridge, both OF
Winchester.
On Wednesday, October 10th. at Grace Church,
Berryville, by Rev. Henderson Suter, X. ROLLINS
FOWLE. of Alexandria, to BARBARA W SAUA-
DERS daughter of the late DIR. Addison Ii. Saun-
ders. formerly of 0ccoquan, Prince William Coun-
ty, Va.
On the 10Th instant, BY Rev. f. j.. Kreglo, Mr.
J. NJ. KEPHART, to Miss SUSAN i. RIDER,
daughter of Mr. William Rider, of this County.
On the 10th instant by Rev. II. Suter, Mr.. Al
FRED MARSHALL to Mrs. MOLLlE PRITCH-
ARD-both Of Clarke County.
On the 9th inst. Mt Berkeley Mills, by Rev. Ro.
Smith. Mr. FRANCIS OGDEN of Wood County,
to Miss RACHEL p. CHAPMAN, of Berkeley Co.
On the 9th instant. at Winchester, by Rev. w.
G.. Eggleston, JOHN w. SHIRLEY and Miss RE-
BECCA +. NAGLEY-both of Frederick County.
On the 18th Of September, at the Warm Springs,
by Rev. VIM. W. Houston, VIM NJ. KREMER, Of
Winchester, and Miss ELIZABETH A. KELLY,
of Highland County.
On the I'd instant by the Rev. Mr.. Wilson. Mr..
GEO. S. R0USH and Miss ANNIE Z. MONG, all
of Martinsburg
On the I'd instant by the Rev, Mr.. Hanson, Mr.
GEO. SHOWERS and Miss MAMIE ALBURTlS,
all of Martinsburg.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-18
THE BALTIMORE ELECTION.

II is believed the late municipal election in
Baltimore will be set aside because it was stu
pendous fraud. The Radicals had calculated
on a riot, and are sorely disappointed at the
peaceful conduct of so outraged community.
The National brteHigencer says the Radicals
" anticipated disturbance of the public peace
and hoped for its occurrence as pretext for
raising an outcry against the Conservative men
of Baltimore for ousting them by such means
from their places. But these same Conserva-
tives, composed in great part of the solid citi-
zens of Baltimore, who have the welfare of the
city at heart, were not willing to be inveiged
into any such arrangement. They knew that
the municipal election, as conducted on We'd
nesday, was a mere fraud, and would be so de-
clared by the coHrts and by the Legislature,
and they preferred this peaceful and quite as
eficacious mode of settling the matter. They
were unwilling for so small stake to imperil
the reputation of the city, and drive from it the
commerce and trade and industry that would
have been lost to it by another election riot
This is sore disappointment to the Radicals.
They are fully aware that their triumph will
be short-lived, and will, ere its fruition, be
snatched from them by the law. They would
rather have had defeat and riot than the vic
tory without riot
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-18
The ElectlOnS.

Very few in the South had ventured to nope
for any other result than that which has attend
ed the elections in the North, and so very few
are disappointed The fever has not yet burn
ed itself out in the body polite, and nothing is
left us but still to await in patience the return
of that saner temper and better disposition
which we have so long looked for in vain.-
Certain it is, there is no room at present in the
field of national politics for the people and
States Of the South, and they viii act wisely
if, not stopping to lament their exclusion. they
devote themselves with all possible zeal and
energy TO those practical concerns on which
their social and industrial resuscitation depends
Let US do this, and ten to one it will prove
blessing that we have not had an opportunity
of becoming engagedin general politics.
moRd Wig
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-18
New Confec tionery.

Mr.. GusrAvE BRowS now occupies the stand of
Mr.. Blessing, and promises, in few days, to open
a large stock of Confectionery. He intends-hav-
ing the mcans--to conduct business on a more ex-
tended scale than heretofore has been done in our
town. He is said to be experienced in his business
Beginning afresh, he has thought pr oper to renew
the paper and paint and otherwise renovate his
establishment in anticipation of his new supplies.
With Mr.. Brown on one side of the street, and
Mr.. DUNN on the other, we have no fears thatany
shall be deprived of the luxuries of the coming
Christmas season-if they have the money to buy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-18
rHE LATE ELECTIONS.

]
The Radicals have maintained their ascen-
dancy in the greatStates of Pennsylvania, oh'o'
Indiana and Iowa, and will send to the next
Congress about the same number OF members
as to the last. Their vengeance on the South
is unappeased, and the leaders assume new
boldncss and develop new projects as Their pow
er for mischief expands.
It is now evident that the game ofexclusloh
or the South is to be maintained until after the
Presidential election, so that they can haveiull
swing and pcrpetuate the Cnormity oftaxatlon
without reprcsentation-an cnormty winch
was the chief cause Of the war of the Revolu-
ton against Great Britain.
The zeal Of the Democratic leaders outran
their prudence. No sooner did the breach be-
tween the President and Congress occur than
all the old party hacks rushed to tue forefront
- manage and control the canvass. They
wore not content with the effort to rally the
conservative elements of the country, but must
faunt the Democratic flag, and proclaim the
matchless perfection Of Democratic principles
and thus thousands of old Wings and moderate
Republicans were driven off who saw no adj
vantage in brushing up the old toggery.
All this played into the hands OF the Kadi-
Gals. 1t gave them, las has been truly remark
ed by an observer of the phases of party for for
ty years past the very advantage in declama-
ton, if not in argument, which they desired.
1t enabled them to awaken old prejudices and
distrust, and create repugnancc where there
should have been concord and hearty cooper
alton. We have not doubt that there is now
A decided conservative majority in the country,
which would have triumphed, if it had been
marshalled and consolidated under judicious
leaders.
The President himself was embarrassed and
placed in false position by the alacrity and
warmth with which the fraternal hug was Civ
en- him by the old stagers, and it soon became
a vain labor to plead the Constitution against
Congressional usurpation. The slang about
copperheadS and traitors was more potent than
logic or eloquence, and the country is doomed
to undergo another era of misrule before reason
can assert its sway.
We still have some hope Of better results in
New York. Mr.. Hoffman, the conservative
candidate for Governor, is carrying on the can
vass like a man of sense and judgment His
speeches are models of good temper and sound
argument.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-18
The Heavy Rains.

The continued and heavy rains of last week re-
suited in little damage in our immediate vicinity,
so far as we have been able to learn. The Potomac
and Shenandoah Rivers and tributary streams were
much swollen. To the east, and along the line OF
the d. & o. Il. Road serious losses incurred,
and some lives lost. There were immense losses by
the destruction of bridges and the demolition ofhe
track for miles, thereby stopping through trains
for the past week. The w. & p. Road was more
fortunate, sustaining no damage.
The detention of trains and the mails has proved
a serious inconvenience to the general public.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-18
REV. A. c. HOPKINS.

With pleasure we transfer to our columns the
following paragraphs in reference to the Rev,
A. c. Hopkins, Pastor of the Presbyterian
Church in this town. The editor of the Clarke
Journal says:
Rer. A. c. Hopkins.-What soldier of the
a." Stonewall Brigade" who allowed its illuStri-
Gus leader in his wondrous rounds, does not re-
member with pleasure this truly good and pious
man. The writer Of this paragraph had the
good fortune to be associated with him as an
officer in the same regiment, during our late
unfortunate struggle for independence, and we
can truthfully say we never knew him to fail
in his duty Often have We been called upon
to admire his christian virtues as displayed in
his patient attention to the sick and wounded,
rs well as his peerless courage upon the field
of battle. We observe with pleasure that he
has accepted a call to the Presbyterian Church
in Charlestown, and will soon enter upon his
ministerial duties. His proximity to our town
induces us to hope that he may be frequently
prevailed upon to lend US the light of his
countenance and his earnest efforts towards
the furtherance of christianity in our midst.
4 Nec Pastors Helcome.-A correspon-
dent Of the Richmond Presbyterian, writing
from CharleStown, Virginia, under date of Octo-
Der 5th, gives an account of the pleasant way
in which their new pastor was received
"The Rev. A. C. Hopkins reached here yes
terday to enter upon his duties as pastor of the
Presbyterian Church Of this place, made vacant
by the resignation Of Rev. DIR. Dutton, on ac-
count of i'll health. Upon the arrival of Mr..
Hopkins and family, they found that the ladies
of his congregation with that energy which
characterizeS the daughters of Virginia. had
put the church and parsonage in complete or
der by fresh paint and otherwise and also filled
the pantry with all necessary subsistence for
some time.
The gentlemen not wishing to be behind
hand, presented their pastor with a substantial
horse. All gave him hearty and heartfelt re-
ception, and their prayer is, that the Lord will
bless his labors TO the building up of His cause
in their church and community"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-18
A CARD.

rTHE generous manner in which my proposition
10 re-estabiish the ''IHDEPENDENT DEMO
GRAFT" has been responded 10 warrants the belief
that BY the lstday OF December, ensuing, the whole
Of the subscription will be taken. Should this be
the case it will enable TO issue the paper stimuli
taneOusly with the allotment Of the property, viz,
the lst day Of January next As a large edition Of
the first number will be printed for general distri-
button, advertisers will find il to their advantage
to avail themselves Of the columns Of the paper.
The first issue will contain the rolls OF the inn
mortal "a Stonewall Brigade The heroic few who
survive and the friends Of the slain, should each
possess a copy OF the paper.
All subscriptions paid in previous to the LIST DAY
of January will be deposited in the hands Of y. D
WHITE, Esq.,, of Charlestown, gentleman OF the
highest integrity Of character, who has kindly con-
sented to hold the same subject to the faithful COM
pletion of the whole enterprise. Agents will remit
all subscriptions direct 10 Mr.. w. The deed for
property will be executed at once and placed in bis
hands 10 be delivered u the subscriber adjudged en-
titled. ID. SMITH ElCHELBEhGEh,
0ct ia. Editor.
Papers publishing my Prospectu. will copy tho
above and send bill.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-18
More Taxes!

The taxes piled upon the people of this coun-
ty, by the reckless legislation aud prodigal ex-
travagance Of the party which now control its
public affairs, are the most burdensome ever
borne by thepeople. Hundreds and thousands
of dollars have been uselessly squandered, every
cent of which the people have to pay Ivy in
creased taxation. Just compare your tax re-
ceipts of last year with those of the present
year, and see how the burden is being increased.
But perhaps you like this thing of paying out
your hard earnings for the support of radical
extravaganza and prodigality. If so we have
no objection, If you will dance to radical mu-
sic, why you ought tc pay the fiddler Hand
in your Notwithstanding Ner Era.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-18
LOCAL SUMMARY
oil Paintings.


The handsome portrait of Gen. 'StonewalR JACK
soy-5 feet BY feet inches, which was recently
sold in Baltimore for One Thousand Dollars, and
an oil painting of Gen. R. E. LEE by Mr.. e. C.
Bruce, of Winchester, having been presented the
Executive Committee of the 'Stonewall Cemetery
at Winchester, win be disposed of by rattle, in few
DAYS A few of the tickets have been placed at the
Drug store of Messrs. Aisquith Bro for sale, and
an opportunity is presented our citizens of becom
ing possibly possessed of these rare works of art
Price Of tickets for the portrait of Gen. jackson,
So and for that of Gen. Lee, 81. As only few of
these tickets can be procured here calls should be
Immediately made for them or the chance of obtain
ing these valuable paintings and at the same time
making contributions to a worthy object, will be