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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-06
PUBLIC SALE.

on FRIDAY, the 7h day Of DECEMBER
~ next, in pursuance of Deed Of Trust, eIecu.
ted by John A. Brooks 10 Joseph A. Brua.
Trustee, for the benefit Of Philip Coons, now
deceased will sell to the highest bidder for
Cash, on the premises, the
House and Lot.
situated on the Mountain Side, near 10 Har-
per's Ferry, conveyed in said deed Of Trust
The House is comfortable one, and the lot OF
ground attached is in good tlable condition.
Such title as is vested by said Deed, believed to
be entirely good, will be conveyed TO the pur-
chaser.
Sale to take place at IL o'clock, N.
a. NJ KITZMiLLER,
Substituted Trustee by the Grcui. Court
Of Jefferson County, in place Of
Joseph A. Bria, Trustee.
Harper's Ferry, Nov. %, 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-06

@-TwO BAD CASES OF PILES CURED.
ny DIR. srRIcKLAYDs PILE RENEDY.-Mn Glass, OF
GAINESVILLE, Wisconsin, writes for the benefit Of all
who suffer with the Piles, that he has been troubled
for eight years with an aggravated case oil Plie',
and his brother was discharged from the army as
incurable Che being quite paralyzed with the Piles
Both these distressing cases were cured with one
bottle of DR.. Stricklant's Pile Remedy. The re-
commentator of these gentlemen, beside the daily
testimonials received by DR.. Strickland, ought to
convince those suffering that the most aggravated
Pile Remedy. Nsa-For sale by CAMPBELL d
MASON, Chariestown, and druggists everywhere.
March Is lS66-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-06

Calls DECLINED.-Rev. DR.. Handy has de-
clned the call to the paStorate Of the LOudoun
Street Presbyterian Church at Winchester, Va.
The Rev. Henry A. Wise has declined the call
rendered him by the Episcopal congregation OF
CharlestOwn, Va
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-06

n~DYSPEPSIA.-What everybody says must
be true. We have heard DR. SrRIcKLASD's Toxic
spoken Of so frequently BY those who have been BEN
Gifted by it, that at last are compelled to make
it known to the public that we really believe 1t ef
those who are suffering with Dyspepsia or Nervous
Debility, to go to their druggists and get bottle
of DR.. Strickland's Tonic. For sale BY CAMP
BELL 4 MASON, Charlestown, and druggists eve
rywhere. March ID, lso6-iy.
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Acknowledgements.

For present of Sausage and Padding we are
under obligations to Miss EMILY WELSH, daughter
of Capt B. B. Welsh. Also, for similar generous
houghtfulness In our behalf we give thanks TO Miss
HELEN SHEErz daughter Of Mr.. Daniel NJ. Sheetz.
In an appreciative remembrance of the printer, the
Clir women, as in all other good works, are ever
f,r amOst.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-06
Lyceu,u.

LyCeuIN'
The deb, &c at the Christian Association Rooms,
will take place on Monday night, the 10th instant,
N which the laa;es and gentlemen are invited
QUESTION: ash nuld Ancient Languages be en-
brsced in Course of Female Education?"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-06

ITO work and manage on Farm, man Of sober
and Industrious habits, and of good moral
character. single man preferred, or one with
small family. Good recommendations reqnired,-
none others need apply. Services needed for tie
next year. GEo. II. TALE.
December G. 1868,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-06

@-A SUPERIOR REMEDY.-We can ccnscien-
tiously recommend to those suffering from dis
tressng cough, Dr. Strickland's Mellifuous Cough,
Balsam. 1t gives relief almost instantaneous, and
is withal not disagreeable to the taste. There is
no doubt but the Meifluous Cough Basam is one
of the best preparations in use and is all that its
proprietor claims for it. We have tried it during
the past week. and found relief from most distress
sing cough. II is prepared BY DR.. Strickland, No.
l39 Sycamore ST.. Cincinnati, Ohio.
No For sale by CAMPBELL MASON, Cha's-
town, and druggists everywhere
March Is lS66-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-06
NEW SUPPLY.

WE are just receiving and opening new sup
w ply of Ladies' Dress Goods, such as French
Merinos, 1oplns, Alpaccas, Delaines, Bleached
and Brown Muslins, Cloths, Cassimeres, Cassinets,
Shawls, Ribbons, Velvet Embroidery, Hosiery,
Gloves, Linen and Paper Collars, Silk and Linen
Hdkfs., Neck Ties, Boots, Shoes, Hats. Caps, &C.
Having made these purchases under advanta-
geous circumstances we have no hesitation in say
ing that we can please all who will call and exam
inc our stock. E. GRADY co.
Halltown, Nov. 90, 1866.
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DIED.

In Shepherdstown, on the 24th u't, HELM NJ,
daughter of Alexander r. Boteler, Jr.,-aged IL
months.
In Berkeley County, on the 23d ult., ROBERT
CAMPBELL, in the S7th year of his age.
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Resigned.

ReSIgned-
T. W, GGEES Justice of the Peace in Bolivar
Towaship, has resigned. He was good, conseien-
,ious officer and discharged his duties faithfully.
W.B. CuAMBEGs has been appointed to fill the
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-06
DAVID III. COCKRILL,

ArcnltGCU ana bulloeI,
CHARtEsTowN, JEFFERSON COUNTY; VA.
DOR the very liberal patronage extended to me
L since nv release from Imprisonment at the
"0ld Capitol" tender my sincere thanks.
Having had an experience of years in the CAR
PEWTER AND HOUSE JOINING BtSi
NESS, and now in command OF corps oil compe-
tent workmen; and having on hand supply of
valuable building material, am fully prepared TO
execute all work entrusted 10 me, speedily, in the
best manner. and to the entire satisfaction of all
who patronize me.
Particular attention given to the drawing ofpans
and specifications.
Nov. s. lS66-tf. DAVID Ii. COCKR1LL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-06

=. \ writer IN the Danville Register dominates
G, : 4, +. Lee for Governor of Virginia, as the
',',-,' .,''1'' ABOVE all others, who would be
So g., acceptable 70 the people Of the entire
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In Conjunction.

IN NUHJ UUNIAUHs -
An interesting astronomical event VIII occur To-
dav, vir:-the Sun, Mercury, venus ana the
Earth, will be in conjunction, fact that as'rono-
mers tell Us will not occur again in sew erai cen'u
| rio
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-06
STRAY HOGS.

O,AME to the subscribers farm about A
I the last of October, or the Isl of No ~'Tls1.Yt
vember last, two large Black Hogs EzSxasH
The owners are requested to come forward, prove
property, pay charges, and take them away.
Dec 6-3t. Is. Is. WELSH. .
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-06
MARRIED

Or TUESDAY, Nov. 27dh, by Rev. =. l.. Kregel,
Mr.. WM. D. BRISCOE, of Jefferson County, to
Miss EVE GOODLOE, only daughter of Geo. p.
Goodloe, Esq, of Spots lvania County, Virginia
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-06
SITUATION WANTED.

4 SITUATION wanted as Foreman on farm
~ by msn eff small family, who can furnish
satisfactory testimonials of character, and capacity
for business Inquire at the
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS OFFICE.
Nov. %, lS66.-3t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-06
PUBLIC SALE.


+ WILL offer, at public sale, at my residence In
i Middlewsy, on Tuesday the 25th December nsxf.
My House and Lot
In said town. The Lot contains 221 square
feet. The House is two story, well finished,
and rough-cast There is also on the lot ano-
Their D YELLING HOUSE, which, at small
cost, can be made very commodious for good
sized family. There are also on the lot good
Stable, Carriage House, and Cow House.
will, at the same time, sell one fine Marc.
two Cows-a lot of Hogs-Farming Utensils !;
one Spring Wagon--togcther with several ar
tices of Household and Kitchen Furniture.
Terms The Real Property will be sold re-
curing one-fourth in hand, the residue in one,
two and three years, bearing interest from date
of sale & secured by a lien on the premises
The Terms for the personal property will be
made known on the day Of sale.
VAN D0REN BUTT.
Nov Is 1866
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-06
BIacksmith Wanted.

rJ,HE undersigned wishes TO employ JOUR.
NEYUAy BLACKSMITH A good work
mana single man, Of steady and indutrious habit,
will receive employment by making application IN
the subscriber at Cat Tail Run, ~ miles east Of
Charlcstown. NATHAN II. COPELAND.
November 8, lsC6-tf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-06
NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given to all persons indebt-
~ ed to the Estate of Joel Clip, deceased. ina,
they must CO ne forward and settle Immediately, and
save costs, az onget Indulgence Will not De given;
bring them forward properly authenticated: The
papers of the Estate are in the hands of j. l. Nc
Kevittin Shepherdstown. ,,
Sheriff and Administrator.
Shepherdstown, W. Va.
November 30 ls66-tf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-06
DUFFIELD'S DEPOT.


r TAKE pleasure in calling the attention Of the
4 Ladies to my Large Stock of
DRESS GOODS,
BLEACHED and BROWN MUSLINS,
FLANNELS, PRINTS, HOSIERY,
GLOVES,
And my large assortment of SHOES.
To the Gentlemen, would say that have the
LARGEST STOCK OF CASSIHERES
In the County; and as | am determined to sell
them, look out for bargains Stick pin there.
In order, therefore, TO reduce business to its true
system, viz: "Cash or Trade" will pledge my
self not to be undersold BY any House outside Of
the CITY; and all ask is an examination of my
Goods that the public can decide.
FIFTY THOUSAND FEET Of SEASONED
LUMBER for sale.
rel am constantly purchasing Wheat. Corn,
Rye and Oats. ). H. l.. HUNTER.
November l, lsG6.-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-06
TRUSTEE'S SALE.

ny virtue Of Deed of Trust bearing date the
Il 9th day &c November, lsso, executed BY Bar
tholomcw Shaul. to secure certain Debts there
in named. will offer, at public sale, at the
residence of said Shsul, one-half mile South
east of Smithfeld
On TUESDAY,, DECEMBER ffh fs6o,
the following
PROPERTY
One GRAY Horse, two Sorrcl Mares;
Two Mich Cows, One Steer;
Two Calves, Stock Hogs;
Fat,ening Hogs, Sheep;
One two-horsc Carriage;
Two sets Carriage Harness.
One good four-horse Wagon and Bed
One Sleigh. One Cart and Gears.
-Four sets Wagon Gears and Halters,
Two Barshear Flows, three double Shovel
Flows, three single Plows;
Wheat Fan, Grind Stone, Cutting Boz.
Jack Screw
Wheat In the Ground;
Corn If mH he Crib
Also,
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN
FURNITURE,
And many other articles too tedious to men,
ton.
TERMS made known on the day Of SALE
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, A. Nj.
G. NJ. d. l.. SMITH.
Trustee.
Ef5-P. S. All persons interested in the a.
bove SALE are requested to be present before
the sale commences.
IN. d. L. SMITH, Trustes.
The above sale is made BY my consent.
BARTHOLOMEW SHAUL.
November %, 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-06

Oysters for Christmas.
DERSONS desiring Oysters for Christmas and
the Holidays, viii please send in their orders
a few DAYS in advance. Oysters Of the best quality
supplied in any quantity.
JOHN s. YESTERDAY,
Basement Of Jefferson Bv'yi;rg.
Chs,le,tcrn, Nov. 20, 1858
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-06

THIRD SUPPLY of Hale's Meat Cutters-th'
Dec, s. D. HUMPHREYS 3 co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-06
PUBLIC SALE
OF
ORDNANCE
AND

ORDNA STORIES
AT HARPER'S FERRY, WEST VIRGINIA,
ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER II, 1866.
DY authority cf the Chief OF Ordnance, will Of
ID fer to the highest bidder AZ public auction, at
the above time ard place, large quantity Of
ORDNANCE STORES,
Consisting of
Artillery Harness, Saddles, Brides,
Hallers, Horse Brushes,
Curry Combs, Blankets,
Tarpaulns, Shovels,
Infantry and Cavalry Accoutremcnu,
Blacksmiths' and Sadders' Tools,
Grindstones,
One Lot Of CMBER,
Scrap Iron, Dressed Stone,
Lead Pipe, Desks, Book Cases, sc.
ALSO,
One Fire Proof Safe, inerl
100000 BRICK,
more or less)
One Eight-day Clock,
One Horse, and many other articles not
deemed necessary IN enumerate.
Hs-TERMS Cash in United State. funds
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, A. NJ.
ID. J. YOUNG,
" s. X. of Ordnance, U. g. A.
JoHs KooscE, Auctioneer.
November %, 1866.
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SHERIFF's SALE.

WILL BE SOLD AT PrBLIC SALE, IN
w CHARLESTOWN, commencing on
N0NDAY DECEMBER 1eA 1866,
In the Jefferson Building"
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LOOK AT THIS!
GREAT RED UC7ION IN PRICES!
Nippon Ahead!

rINifE subscribers being determined to do all in
their power to accommodate their customers
and the community generally, have concluded to
sell, during he next THIRTY DA Us, goods OF
every description, at reduction OF from ~ 10 ~
per cent for CASH or PRODUCE.
Their stock consists of full line of goods usually
kept in country store. Cell, crumine, aud De
coarinced! nm
Nippon, Nov 10Th, lSG6-lm.
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Administrator's Notice.

A LII persons having claims against the Estate
Y of the late George Lock, will present them at
once we'll authenticated, for settlement A prompt
payment of all debts due the estate will be required
JOHN w. LOCKE,
Nov. Is, ls66-tf. Admir-.
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Christmas "Eixins,
Another Chance!

4 PRESS Of business will detsin me here until
~ the lst Of January. Persons desiring Photo
graphs are urged TO cell promptly.
Nov. 70, 1856. A, p. SMITH.
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ELECTION.

ORDERED, That an Election be held in Charles
~ town Township on the End Monday in Deem
Der, for the purpose of electing three (Sl School
Commissioners.
By order of the Board of Supervisors.
II. c. ENTLER, Clerk.
Nov %, 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-06
ESTRAY.

CtAME to nv residence about the LIST Of August,
I ! four Estray Shoats, black, brown and white,
without marks. The owner can have them by pro-
wing property, paying charges, and taking them a.
way. UEo. H. lAiE.
December G, lS66-3t-
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CLOAKS.

LOT of nice Cucumber Pickles for sale low by
y Dec 6. J. 5. YESTERDAY.
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WANTED,

December G, lS66-lt
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-01-03
PRIVATE HOSPITAL
vIncm AND
MEDICAL DISPENsARY.
UNEoRTUNATES. READ /!

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General News.
Shot.

|r .rN. h SnOL- F
NEW YoRK, January 2-Yesterday Hugh
Worcester, a bar-keeper in williamsburg,
was shot while standing IN his own door, BY
a party of rufians.1 He almost immedi-
ately expired. The party, numbering eight,
were arrested and lodged in the station
house.
Presents.
New Years presents were served up to-the
prisoners in the Toombs yesterday +
p a[f d Free Fight. rf.4.f ~ E
In a free fight yesterday on Thirty eighth
street Casper Hour stabbed Bernard Nc
Eihoue dangerously. The would-be muir
derer and six others were arrested.
Court.
The January term of the Court of Sessions
opened yesterday morning, but Immediately
adjourned until to-day. hs-
Fenian Congress.
The o'Mahoney Fenian Congress com
mences its session at ten o'clock this morn
ing at Clinton Hall.
los f Discharged. t-c.ts -t-
Judge Dawling discharged two hundred
of the denizens Of Blackwell Island on sun
day, -- 10 o.
Negroes Quiet. %.
MOBILE, December 3I.-The negroes are
quiet and exceedingly friendly. There is
no danger of a disturbance in the city.
Inauguration.
P~HILADELPHIA. January 1.-The inaugu-
ration of MayorM ortonM cMiehael took place
to-day at noon, in the hall of the Common
Council, in Independence Hall. n es7esJ
Nomination. z- fr---
ALBANY, January L-At the Union AS
sembly caucus to-day Geo. G. HOsmer de-
clined being a candidate for Speaker, and
moved the unanimous nomination of Lyman
Tremain, which was carried Calls were
made for Tremain. who responded by ex-
pressing his warmest thanks for this evil
denee of confidence in nominating him for
Speaker. He accepted the compliment as
an expression of good will and approval of
his conduct that during the dark hours Of
the country he had preferred country to
party. If elected Speaker, it would be his
aim to uphold the honor and dignity of the
State and promote the interests of the party
with which he was identified. He con-
CIRCULATED those before him on the improved
condition of the country and the abolition of
slavery. --rL 9a-lrI CClfr
The country was burdened with a heavy
debt, and honesty and economy in legisIa-
ton was absolutely necessary. There must
be no abandonment of doctrines involved in
the late contest and settled by its result.
The supremacy of the Federal government
must be sacredly maintained, and as MEM
bers of the great and patriotic party which
to-day exists triumphant in every State in
the Union, we must see to it that in all
proper and constitutional ways we seek to
educate and protect, elevate and improve
every American citizen without distinction
on account of class or race condition or
color. (Cheers.) No backward steps should
be taken in the cause of Republic liberty
and human right, He again thanked those
before him for the compliment. conveyed in
his nomination.
At the Democratic Assembly Caucus but
twenty-seven members answered. 'iIa boa
On motion of Mr., Lyons, of New York, the
Caucus adjourned until tomorrow morning
in order to secure a larger attendance.
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Organization Of the State Leg
& iSlature. =.
THE CAUCUS NOMINEES ELECTED.
Col. E. A. PARROT, Speaker.
From Columbus.


COLUMBUS, January 2, 1866
Both Houses of the State Legislature were
organized yesterday by the election of the
Union caucus nominees. Col. E. A. Parrott,
of Montgomery, was elected Speaker of the
House, and B.. J. Loomis, of Cuyahoga,
Clerk. The Governors Message was not
read yesterday, but will be read tomorrow.
Mr. Kellogg, of A~shtabula, introduced
into the Senate a joint resolution to amend
the State Constitution by striking out all
distinctions of color.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-01-03
THERE IS NO SUCH WORD AS FAIL9
TkRRANT's, COMPOUND EXTRACT OF
CuBEBS AND COPAIBA.

the Bladder, Kidneys and Urinary organs, either
ourein the short space Of three or -Four days, and
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the use dfsTARRANf'S COMPOUND EXTRACT
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confinement OF pfIRngp Ofidiet. In it'd approved
form Of spaste, it is entirely tasteless, and causes
no unpIeasant sensatfOht TO the patient, and no ex-
p0sure. It u now acknowledged by the most learn
cd in the Profession that it the above Glass Of
diseases, '0UBEBS and oC0PIABA are the only
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