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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-28
A Snake Story.

During the Florida wal" said one Of par
ty of non-commisioncd officers, 81 was in the
American army. One day, | shouldered my
gun, and went in search Of game. passing
through swamp saw something few feet
ahead of me lying upon the ground, which had
every appearance of a log, it being forty feetin
length, and about foot in diameter. Sopos-
tive was | that it was nothing but log, that
paid no attention to it; the fact is, | would
have sworn before court of justice that 1t was
a log and nothing else. You see | had never
heard of snakes growing TO such huge dimen-
sons aud the fact is, never should have be-
lieved it if had. Well, between me and tho
log, as took it to be- was miry place, which
it was necessary to avoid. therefore placed
the butt of my gun on the ground before me.
aud springing upon it, lit right on top of-what
90 you supposeY
"a boa-constrictor," said one.
"No."
"What then could it have tecn? ?" asked
third
Just what I supposed it to be--a log said
the wag.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-28
NO. %.
NIISCELLANY.
The LORDS PRAYER.

A maiden knet in the twilight hour, and,
clasping her hands, fervently breathed forth.
"Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed bs
Thy name.'
A mother, in deep agony Of grief gascd on
her child, sleeping her long last sleep; smile
wreathed her soft lips and white hands folded
across that still aud pulseless heart, and kneel-
ling there, the living beside the dead, she pray
ed "Thy will be done"
AS the early beams Of the orient gilds the
sleepir~ land, widow with her suffering little
ones, chilled by poverty and woe, bows at the
throne of grace and fervently prays: "Givs
us this day our daily bread"
An aged father, as his loved and loving boy
goes forth from his parental care to brave tho
cold frowns of life, kncels beside him, on the
eve of his departure, and pleads: lead him
not into temptation, but deliver him from evil.
for thine is the Kingdom, the power, and the
glory, forever and ever, Amen"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-28

TIE WITNESS AGAINST SURRATT.- Henry
St. Marie, the witness by whose evidence the
identity Of Surratt, the alleged accomplice OF
Booth, Atzerott and Paine was determined, ar
rived at New York on Friday, on steamer St
Laurctte, and went direct to Washington by
the evening train. st. Marie is French Ca
madam of appearance, quick, keen black eye
and general look of intelligence. When Sur
ratt was taken on hoard the Swatara in irons
he recognized St Marie, who stood among the
spectators. He was taken at once to cabin
prepared expressly for him, and although guar
ded day and night, is allowed such food and
personal necessities rs he demands. and may
make him comfortable. The Swatara will 60
direct to Warrington, and again st. Marie and
Surratt will meet
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-28
Girls.

There are wokinds OF girls One is the kind
that appears best abroad-thc girls that arc
g lod for parties, rides, visits, balls, &C., and
whose chief delight is in such things. The
other is tie kind that appears best at home
the girls that are useful and cheerful in tie di-
ni,g-room, sick room and all the precincts Of
home. They differ widely in character. One
is often torment at home, the other blessing.
One is moth consuming everything about
her: the other is a sunbeam, inspiring light and
gladness all around her pathway. The right
education will modify both little, and thus
unite the good qualities Of both in one.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-28
Excellent Advice.

No better advice to the Southern people can
he given than that urged by the Charlottesville
Chronicle =" Lei us always he mindful that
Pride and Poverty make the worst company IN
the world-let Us teach our former adversaries
that neither otr dignity, nor refinement, nor
energy depend upon the possession of slaves
let us teach those who were once slaves that
whilst we can he kind and just, that we mean
TO he ee ourselves al-o--let Us light the torch
of HoI e at the lamp Of Experience, and the fu-
ture will no longer he darkling before u.s."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-28
yIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
TERMS.
~g-Ths FSrE Pass is published weekly at T.co
-, AL FiSty Ccu,s per anpuu, IN Gdraace.

~g-The FSEE Pass is published weekly at Tco
D .t,-, oal Fifty Ccu;s per aHHUH IN odr0ace.
~s-C.s Dollar 0aa FVty Cents for sir rontks.
-,7-Th, terms Of advertising are. for a square.
,.. r--s. or less. Oas Daliav aHd Fifty Cents for
49,, i,srrtions-larger ones in the same proper
ISL, Each continuance Ttir'g.fss Csats.
-s-No Advertisement % be considered by the
nh .r YEAR unless specified on the Manuscript.
,-r-.ri,a,,r agreed up0n between the parties.
-a-Ar advertisement not marked on the copy
.,,,.s p number ofiasertious viii De continued
.,..a-l.rsdout, and payment ntexactcd accordingly.
-.-grsrrls A1srEg,SgNENrs.--To avoid any
,,s--,.-..s-5.us oa the part Of the Annual Adyer-
,.-, ,f. ~-arey @, ,ltt ditige,'y that their pri-
- .. .-,s extends 90 thejr immediate business
r5 r.r,,. ..sl and eli other advertisements sent
b., rlsu 90 D. aa sJ5iaonal charge, and no var;a-
E~
s-- Obituary Notice. Of more than vslines vii
bstlrl-.r.tr-
JOB WORK POSTERS. Sale Bills. Circulars,
Cards &C.. executed promptly, neatly, and a; fair
prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-28

DISTRESSING AcctDENT.-A tleboy, about
seven years old, an orphan, residing in the
family of Mr. Bernard Hammill, near Fairfax
Station. fell into tub of hot water, which had
been prepared for scalding hogs, on Tuesday
morning, and was so badly scalded that after
lingering in great agony about u hours he
died.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-28
"Eing Of the West"

Shannoudale Factory, December, 1866.
Messrs. d. HuMPuREYs Co.
Gentlemen: 1t
= with Measure can recommend the Washing
Machine, The King OF the West think it is the
best Machine in use. washed out 30 large pieces
ON Monday last, besides some small pieces, IN less
tban two hours-dOnc splendidly.
Every family would save labour and time IL they
would get one. ours hesPeenHrEr P13uWd,rov
Dec. q, 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-28
BALTIMORE PRICE
STORE.
OPPOSITE BANK RUEEDENG,
CHARLESTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA.

A
MAJORITY of those who read newspapers give
VI the business advertisements careful peru
sal, and ifa
MAN
actually has choice variety Of grodS, which he is
selling the lowestR atim prices it always pays
him to publish the fact. Therefore, have
FOUND
best in this way to invite everybody to call and
cxa nine my stock and prices before purchasing else
where, and to say but little in regard to my ability
and determination to make it advantageous to those
who are not
DEAD
to their own interests to buy their Dry Goods, Fan
cy Cords. Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps and Ready
Made Clothing
IN CHARIESTOWN
at the BALTIMORE PRICE STORE, opposite the
Bank Building. would respectfully request my
friends to give me call.
Nov 30, 1896. J. GOLDSMITH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-28
J II. IGAINIGS,

MANUFACTURER AND DEALER
in Tobacco, Snuf1s and Cigars,
A LSO. Will keep constantly on hand fine as
y sortmynt OF Cie,riay Tobacco, Pipes d"d
Stems.
Just received and for sale, fine lot OF the gen
ain. old Grav,lv Brand, CHEWING TOBACCO.
also. a lot os the choicest brands of VIRGINIA
SMOKING TOBGCU.
Persons dealing I'm our line will find It TO their
advantage t1 cail and examine eur stock before pur
chasing elsewhere I-J~ Who'c oie ant Ke"".
,-- N,ri d,or 20 Aj,qrih t Bro
Chailust1wu. Va, Oct &c, lsG5.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-28

WORLDLY SUccEss.-There is glare about
worldly success which is apt 10 dazzle mems
eyes. When we see a man rising in the world,
a foolishly high opinion is formed Of his merits.
II is said "What awonderful man this must
be to rise 50 rapidly !" forgetting that dust and
straw and feathers, things with neither weight
nor value in them, rise the soonest and the
easiest. 1t is not always the good and greas
s-zz ~lfo risss rsyid'y ins, vrz'tA sr-rl r1fsts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-28

A MODEST PRoPosAL.-The Jackson Clar-
ion says that few days ago the Governor Of
Mississippi received letter from Peora, Hi
nois, informing him that the writer had in his
possession the sword presented by the State OF
Mississippi to General VAN DoRN. and which
stolen property he proposed to restore to the
State for the sum Of FIVE hundred dollars. He
alsoinformed the Governor that this price could
be obtained from other parties. bat that he
preferred giving the first chance to tie State.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-28

Col. Alex G. Taliaferro has sold five hun
dred and seventy-fve acres of his land, near
Rapid Ann Station, Va, without improvement,
for $50 dollars per acre. Mr.. James AioAsn--
der; of P.nur7l-snis. purchsse-,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-28
NEW SUPPLY.

WE are just receiving and opening new sup
w ply Of Ladies' Dress Goods, such as French
Merinos, Poplins, Alpaccas. Dcialnes' BIeacheu
and Brown Muslins. Cloths, CassimereS, .Cassncts,
Shaw!s. Ribbons. Velvet Embroidery, Hosiery,
Gloves, Linen aud Paper Collars. silk and Linen
Idkcs.. Neck Ties. Boots Shoes, Hats, Caps, &C.
Having made these purchases under advanta-
reous circumstances we have no hesitation IN say
jng that we can please all who will call ana exam
ini. stock. Z. GRADY co.
HalltOwn, NOT. %, 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-28
GRADY & CO..
Commission ;.id Forwarding
MERCHANTS,
EILLTOUN. u. TRGNLL,

TIILIUT y VI. TIHiTINLI,
TvEEP for safe an kinds of DRY GOODS, Gro
- csri--. Liquors, Hardware, Quecrswa etc.
Wi.l buy all kinds of GRAIN. or forward the SAM
U0aI. Eaasr, EgJs ant Hidcs, rcce'rcd H ffd"e'
rs,-IIlrir.- purchased ,h, interest OF Mr. John
H. Strid.- ir the Mercantile establishment at Hail
town. solicit the patronage ot my friends and the
-rbri. o.n.ra'Iv. EDWARD GRADY.
The st,le Of the firm will hereafter be Grady y
O., Sept 20, 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-28

A GooD PosTMAsTER.-The Postmaster at
Br.dgewater, we are inclined to think, is a good
Postmaster. We had occasion. recently, to
look into his office, and found the following
notice, in large letters, prominently posted up:
"No papers loaned at this oGfceP If every
Postmaster would do his duty to the Press in
this regard as fully as the Postmaster at Bridge
water is doing his, we are sure the improper
and reprehcnsible practice of borrowing
newspapers from Postmasters, who have no
right in the world to loan them, would be broken
up. We commend the efficient plan Of the
Bridgewater Postmaster to kill of newspaper
borrowers" Ia majority of whom are better able
to pay for papers than are the persons whose
papers they borrow to the attention OF all
Postmasters elsewhere. Rockingham Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-28
FALL AND WINTER TRADE.
New Goods! New Goods


EORGEW. LEISENRING & CO., respectfully
4 beg leave to inform their customers and the
public generally, that they are receiving their
Fail and Winter Goods. consisting in part as
Dress Material, composed of the
following desirable and latest patterns, tO-wit-
WOOL DELAINES:
ORIENTAL LUSTRE;
PLAID POPLiNS;
PLAID VALENCIAS;
and large and well selected stock of Fancy Dress
Goods and Trimmings.
GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS,
REAOY-MADE CLOTHING:
BOOTS. SHOES. HATS and CAPS;
Notions of all kinds, WOodan-ware, Queensware,
Hardware and Tiuware.
Groceries
such as Coffee Tea, Sugars, Syrups, Molasses and
Sriccs of all kinds; Ground Alum and Fine Salt
Whiskcy. Brandy, Gin and Wine, Pure Old Rye
Whiskry in Bottles. for Medicinal purposes. Come
and examine our stock, as are determined to sell
as cheap as anv other house in the Valley.
COUNTRY PRODUCE
taken in exchange for goods and the highest mar
ket price allowed. We also want to exchange Goods
for Cotton Rags. Country-made Soap, Beeswax DC
lzS~OUR MOTTO" Quick Sales and Small
Profits" GEO. W. LElSENRlNG d co.
Rippon, Va, Oct 4, 1866
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-28
EHANNONDALE
FACTORY.
WHEAT'S
NJ All - L a @ l.

I EAyES BerrvviIe. Dolly Sundays excepted
1 arriving IN Cblrlcstown in time to connect
Tith the traiu for Harper's Perry, and all parts
EAST and WEST
Ecturuiu--Leave Charl-St0wu after the arrival
% the Cars, arriving in Berryviile at O'Clock i.
"
Passengers by ,bis line will be carried 20 any part
of Clark county, without trouble or Inconvenience
t0 thrws ives.
Jan. 4, I,JG.--H
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-28
DAVID II. COCKRILL,

Architect and Builder,
CHARLESTOWN, JEFFERSON COUNTY, VA.
yVOR the very liberal patronage extended to me
4 since nv release from imprisonment at the
.tCld Capitul." tender my sincere thanks.
Having had an experience Of years in the ca
PEWTER AND house JOINING BtSL
.YESS. and now in command of corps of compe-
tent workmen: and having on hand a supply of
valuable building material. am fully prepared to
execute all work entrusted to me, speedily, IN the
best manner, aud to the entire satisfaction of all
who patroniLe me.
Particular attention given to the drawing of plans
and specifications. -
Nov. ;, lsGG-tf. DAVID Ii. COChRlLh.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-28
Dec. q. 1896
COAL.

CUMBERLAND AND ANTHRACITE COAL.
] WILL keep on hand, at the Charlestown Depot;
| COAL of the dillerentkinds which Will be sold
by the Ton or Car Load at the lowest prices;
August 30, 1866. j. u. SlAhhl'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-28
TO THE FARMERS,
Millers and Others

COUNTIES or JEFFERSON & CLARKE.
"AVING associated ourselves in business for
the purposes of the above Card, We will pay
for Wheat, Flour, Corn and all other kinds of Pro-
duce the highest market prices in CASH, or will
Receive and Forwa on Commission, making sales
and returns in the short st time.
STARRY LOCK.
Charlestowu Depot, Jan. 10, 1867.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-28
Notice

TT is publicly known that the Judgements,
! Notes and Accounts OF my late business at Har-
Irr's Ferry. Virginia a, also the judgements,
Notes and Accounts Of the Estate Of Arnold :.
stephens. deceased, are in the hands OF Isaac
Fouke, Esq, for collection. Some twenty
months indulgence has been given on those
Claims since the close of the war; longer in
dulsence must not be expected. ldonot wish
to coercc payment, but those failing to give
this notice early attention, must blame them
selves if put to costs. My business and that
of my brother must he closed. SAID claims
have been transferred by me for the use Of
Noah II. Swayne, S Y. Yantis, Mrs Louisa
\. Stephens aud her daughter Mary c. A.
stephens. wife and daughter of Arnold 5. Ste
phcuS, deceased.
WILLIAM j. STEPHENS.
January 81, l8G7-5t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-28
Druggists' Fancy Goods.

DTu gGISUS ~ anc.y ~OOdS.
They are prepared to furnish everything pertain
ing to their business upon the mostreasonable terms.
They would specially call the attention of Country
Physician to their large and select stock of NED
ClNES suitable to their practice, which will be
sold as low a they can be obtained anywhere. Eve
rs article warrant d purc.
! They will have constantly on hand full stock OF
Oil Lead Colors, Dye Stufs. Narnishes, Window
Glass, Putty Paint Brushes Sash-Tools and every
thing in the line of PAINTERS MATERIAL.
All the popular PATENT MEDICINES together
with large and complete stock of PERFCNERl J,
P0MADES, HAIR OILS, SOAPS, Tooth, Hair
ard Nail Brushes, and every variety of FANCY
GOODS.
carefully selected assortment of STATlONE-
Rl-FOolscap, Letter, Commercial Note, and Bill
let Paper. Envelopes. Pens, Pencils, &c. &c
E,5~ PHYSICIANS PRESCRIPTIONS accu-
ratcly and neatly compounded at oH hours.
GzS- After indulging in the Credit business for
twelve months, they are convinced that it is not
profitable. They cannot afford to, nor will they
sg their goods on credit; their stock is purchased
for CASH, and will be sold only for the money.
.CharlestOWn Dec l3 lS66.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-28


TSNIIE undersigned have on hand and are constant
1 ly manufacturing at their Tnware, Stove, and
Sheet Iron Establishment. in Charlestown, every
description of CULINARY WARE, usually found
in their line Of busineSs-madc of the best material
and by experienced workmen. The stock now in
their Ware Room, comprises every useful article
known to the housekeeper, and any article called
for any amount of Goods desired can be furnished
with dispatch
Among their stock Of Tin Ware may be found
BUCKETS of all sizes, COFFEE POTS of the most
approved patterns, Cucnders Spits Steamers
Cake Screws, Cake Cutters, Flour Boxes, Patty
Pans of various patterns, Basins, Chamber Ware,
Pitchers Measures of all sizes, and Painted Toilet
Ware. Their stock of
SHEET IRON WARE,
comprises every article in the Culinary and House
keeping department. Their stock of
STOVES
embraces every variety of WOOD and COAL
STO YES among which may be found the follow
Virginia Star, sizes, for Coal; Old Dominion,
sizes. for Wood; Noble Cook, 3 sizes. for Coal or
Wood; EXtcnsiun-top Mt. Vernon; Winona 81
ses for Wood; Nine Plate Stoves for Woud-pain
and boiler top; Defiance King, 4 sizes; Scotchman
Cook, sizes; CoItager, ) sizes, Coal; NesPer
Star, sizes Coal; Grcc'an Capital. ) sizes, Coal
Radiator 1 sizes Coal; Marie Temple. sizes. for
Wood; Laura. sizes, Wood. Also, PariOr, Star
Cottagcr. and Franklin. all sizes.
Possessing every facility known to the business,
they are p eparod 20 execute with the utmost
promptncSs, all kinds of
Building and job Work.
Tin Roofing, linking and Spouting done to order
and in the best manner.
Merchants desirous of rcplenishing their stock of
Tin or Sheet Iron Ware, will find it TO their advan-
tage to deal with them. They will make liberal
discount to merchants when articles are boughtby
the quantity. They will also take in exchange for
Tin Ware. Rags, Beeswax. Wool, Sheeps&inS, Beef
Hides, Old Copper, Old Brass and Pewter
Thankful for past iavors and with determine
ton to merit the increasing patronage of the
muuity, we respectfully solicit call from all who
desire purchasing any article in our line OF bust
ness. Terms are such as cannot lail to please.
Sept -, 1866. MILLER SMITH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-28
COMPREHENSIVE.

rJNIIE undersigned have entered into a Co-Part-
nership under the firm of STARRY & LOCK,
for the purpose of conducting the Produce Com
mission and Forwarding Business at the Charles
town Depot. j. ID. STARRY,
Ian. 10. 1867. JN0. J. LOCK.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-28
NOTICE.

Wcd.,irc to return our thanks to our friends and
the public frr th.it liberal encouragemcnts since w
have been iu business. And while soliciting their
further patronage, we pledge ourselves TO sell them
Hardware cheaper than they can buy ei,erhHe
We shall couijue ourselves 20 Hardware cXciu-
,ivgIv and will keep a complete stock Of the most
improved and durable goods in our trade, whether
Foreign or Domestic and a , We buy from factories
where no credit {. civgu We shall in all cases re
quirc cash Tor our goods.
d. HUMPHREYS C co.
December 20. 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-28
LGCk TO Y0UR INTERESTS!
SCOT & SHOE-MAKING AT FAIR
RATES IN CHARLESTOWN.

yOSEpH J. EIORRAN, respectfully informs
- the citizens Of CharlcstOwn. and surrounding
country, that hc still continues TO manufacture
3 O D rs AND SHOES,
and has opened a shop on Lawrence Street, in the
law uG.c, OF the lat.' Thomas Griggs Esq.
Keeping always ON hand a good stock OF mateTi-
ais his old customers and the public generally NAV
RELY upon being satisfactorily accommodated bv
giving him n call lie promises good work and
Nasouab.c charges; and he solicits the patronage
OF those who may be in want Of anything in his line
of business.
Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore be
stuwed upon him. he would ask a continuance Of
the fayors of his old friends and trial of his work
by the public generally. efforts will DC spared
upon his part to please and accommodate.
August % 1866
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-28
STOVES! STOVES.
-%a TINwA RE, 80
STOVES,
f AND
CIrEI3m IpOM TCmA IcrrN L,n1rn
IEET IRON ESTABLISHMENT

On Main Street, CAa7esto,cn.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1867-01-25

A MODEL TEMPERANCE HoTEL.-A
few years AGO. when the Maine liquor
law was ia full force in Vermont,
Judge c.. of - was on a journey.
He stopped at a tavern in the town
Of -- for the night. After supper
the Judge asked the worthy landlord
"for a glass of gin" The landlord
said che was sorry he could not ac-
commodate him I am obliged by
law TO keep a temperance house, 1t
was late. 50 the Judge could not 90
on that night, but told the landlord
he would leave early the next morn
inc before breakfast. Very well; |
will carry your valiSe and show you
to your room" The Judge was taken
to fine room; the landlord said, 81
hope YOU will be comfortable" There
was an open stove in the room, where
/ Judge c., found a bottle of brandy,
He then went to his washstand and
opened it; he found a bottle of gin
water, glasses, etc. The Judge, after
helping himself, went down and told
the landlord he would not leave early
After breakfast the next morning
Judge c. paid his bill, and said to the
landlord Il have been great opposcl
of temperance houses and [ have
always refused to stop at one, but
like the hang of yours, and will cal
whenever | come this way" Th'
landlord said, "Tm sorry | could no
let you have some gin last evening
but the law is so strict and my neigh
bors keep close watch, SO | am oblige'
to keep "a temperance house"